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Michael Klein: Three nights of Le Bec at Vetri
Marc Vetri and Jeff Benjamin know that the building that houses Vetri at 1312 Spruce St. had a storied past as the first home of Le Bec-Fin, which Georges Perrier operated on that spot from 1970 till its move to Walnut Street in 1983.
philly.com (14 minutes ago)
Council members refer to trial parking meters as ‘Big Brother’ - Thu, 20 Jun 2013 PST
It was raining, but the woman leaving the spot still popped out of her car to tell Sarah Beemer there was time left on the meter. More than enough time – 34 minutes – for Beemer to run across the street to pick up her alterations at Nordstrom. She took the spot. “People pay it forward in Spokane,” said Beemer, 51....
spokesman.com (15 minutes ago)

England captain Alastair Cook keen to end ODI hoodoo after reaching Champions Trophy final with...
Alastair Cook hopes England consign ODI trophy misery to history after clinching Champions Trophy final spot.
telegraph.co.uk (18 minutes ago)
Excellence in education no gimmick
Much of the excellence in American medicine dates to a groundbreaking 1910 study that stimulated medical schools to reshape how doctors were trained. Teacher preparation today needs a similar push; the weakness of education schools is one of the reasons that many schools are struggling and why America lost its...
sltrib.com (23 minutes ago)
Victor R. Martinez: Cyclists mix 4,265-mile ride with good works
JD Scott and the 28 cyclists in his charge are each living out of duffel bags, with limited clean changes of clothes, and sleeping on gymnasium floors or wherever else they can find a clean spot.
elpasotimes.com (1 hour ago)
Big night at the plate brings Rangers closer to top
The Rangers collected 14 hits in their 9-4 win over the A's on Wednesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and moved to within two games of the top spot in the American League West.
mlb.com (3 hours ago)
Jamie Schler: Hooked: Hook Kids on Fishing
All of a sudden, going fishing wasn't such an imposition. - Tim McGraw, Live Like You Were Dying Sofia. A tiny handful of a girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, pleasantly plump with a blazing personality to match her vibrant eyes. She expertly slips a bit of hotdog on the tip of the hook as if she had been doing this her...
huffingtonpost.com (3 hours ago)

Anne Z. Cooke: Searching for Grizzly Bears? Follow the Salmon
Images by Steve Haggerty/ColorWorld TOGIAK, Alaska- Do you want to see grizzly bears in the wild? Of course you do. This summer's trip to Alaska wouldn't be complete without photos to post on the internet and send to your Facebook friends. What's the Last Frontier all about without hard evidence to prove it? But...
huffingtonpost.com (3 hours ago)

Nets coach Kidd always loved the diamond life
Though Jason Kidd’s surefire Hall of Fame career came on the hardwood, the former point guard says he’s always had a soft spot for the national pastime. The new Nets head coach threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night in the second game of the day-night doubleheader, continuing his...
nydailynews.com (3 hours ago)
Sports Briefing | Soccer: Italy Bests Japan at Confederations Cup
Italy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan on Wednesday and earn a spot in the Confederations Cup semifinals.
nytimes.com (4 hours ago)

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Tops Home Entertainment Charts
"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" snagged the No. 2 spot, while Dwayne Johnson's "Snitch" took No. 3.
hollywoodreporter.com (5 hours ago)
Flyers could pursue Brad Richards if he's on market
Will center Danny Briere's spot in the Flyers' lineup be taken by Brad Richards? The Flyers plan to buy out Briere, who has a $6.5 million salary-cap hit and two years left on his deal. A club source said the Flyers would "absolutely" be interested in Richards if the New York Rangers use a buyout to get his annual...
philly.com (5 hours ago)
Judge dismisses Springdale cash-for-tickets case
SPRINGDALE - For more than six years, police outside Zion National Park pushed foreign tourists to pay traffic and parking tickets in cash - even following them to an ATM to demand on-the-spot payments. read more
standard.net (6 hours ago)

Man tattoos picture of wife on his bald spot (Video)
Many couples get tattoos in honor of their spouse. It may be a name, portrait, or some symbol of their relationship. Or, if you are Bob Baker of Hemel Hempstead, UK then you may get a cartoon of your wife...
examiner.com (6 hours ago)

Italy survives scare vs. Japan to book semi berth
Italy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan and countryman Alberto Zaccheroni 4-3 Wednesday, earning a spot in the Confederations Cup semifinals. First-half substitute Sebastian Giovinco scored the winner in the 86th minute of an entertaining match at the Arena Pernambuco.
nydailynews.com (6 hours ago)
Italy rallies to beat Japan, advances to semis
Italy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan 4-3 Wednesday and earn a spot in the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinals.
cbc.ca (7 hours ago)
Wanted: Mets Leadoff Hitter
Newly acquired Eric Young Jr. is the tenth different player the Mets have batted leadoff-a spot where their hitters rank last in the National League in batting average and on-base percentage.
wsj.com (7 hours ago)

Italy 4 Japan 3 - match report: Penalty king Balotelli scores AGAIN from the spot as Azzurri hold...
Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved victory from a pulsating game in Recife to dump Japan out of the Confederations Cup.
dailymail.co.uk (7 hours ago)
New addition Young slots in leadoff for Mets
Still searching for a reliable leadoff hitter, manager Terry Collins inserted Eric Young Jr. immediately into that spot Wednesday against the Braves, playing him in center field.
mlb.com (7 hours ago)
Italy rallies to defeat Japan in Confed Cup thriller
Italy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan 4-3 Wednesday and earn a spot in the Confederations Cup semifinals.
si.com (7 hours ago)
Maine manufacturing gets poor marks in national study; workforce the sole bright spot
Maine’s manufacturing industry received lukewarm marks in an annual scorecard that uses several metrics, including productivity, workforce, tax climate and worker benefit costs. The state’s logistics sector fared even worse. The overall health of Maine’s manufacturing industry received a “C”, while the logistics...
bangordailynews.com (7 hours ago)

Instagram... For Drones
Social media has long been a tool for web-savvy artists, but there's something about James Bridle's ability to turn an Instagram snapshot into a powerful political statement that makes his artwork truly unique. His cleverly named project, Dronestagram, has been making the internet rounds since late 2012, using...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)

The World's Best Airlines
Travellers looking for the world's best airlines won't have any luck in North America according to this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards, an annual ranking of all things aviation. Skytrax, a travel consultancy that touts itself as the "world's largest review site", announced Emirates as the world's best airline...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)

#PaulasBestDishes Pokes Fun At Paula Deen's Unsavory (And Racist?) Side
As accusations of racism by Paula Deen make their way around the web, Black Twitter made its indictment of the Southern chef clear with responses to the trending topic "Paula's Best Dishes." Riffing off of her TV show of the same name, Twitter user Pope Jeffuhz I and TheRoot.com editor and humorist Tracy Clayton,...
huffingtonpost.com (8 hours ago)
Young immediately takes spot in Mets lineup (Yahoo! Sports)
ATLANTA (AP) -- Eric Young Jr. caught a flight to Atlanta in time to bat leadoff for the New York Mets.
yahoo.com (8 hours ago)

Chicago Public Library's New 'Maker Space' Will Blow Your Mind
Libraries have long been the haven of readers, but now the Chicago Public Library is making their main branch a haven for makers. As part of the CPL's innovation lab, the Harold Washington branch will open its free "maker space" July 8. Crain's Chicago Business describes it as a "pop-up fabrication lab will offer...
huffingtonpost.com (8 hours ago)

Josh Hamilton dropped to seventh in Angels batting order
One night after he accounted for eight outs, with three double-play grounders and two strikeouts in a 3-2 loss to Seattle, Josh Hamilton was dropped from the second spot in the order to seventh for Wednesday night’s game against the Mariners.
latimes.com (8 hours ago)
Loveland receives grant to work on Downtown Historic District
With recently awarded state funding, Loveland will move forward in seeking a spot for its historic downtown on the National Register of Historic Places.
reporterherald.com (8 hours ago)
Manuel will be challenged to find spot for Frandsen
Manager Charlie Manuel likes to say that if you can hit, he will find a spot for you in his lineup. But will Manuel really find a place for Kevin Frandsen with Chase Utley expected back from the disabled list before the end of the weekend?
mlb.com (8 hours ago)

WATCH: CHP Copter Saves Teens From Cliff In Unbelievable Rescue
SIERRA CITY, Calif. -- Two stranded teenage boys were plucked off a peak at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet by a California Highway Patrol helicopter amid gusty winds. The boys had been climbing along a steep ridge before becoming stuck on a tiny plateau in the Sierra Nevada. Austin Deschler, 16, said he and a...
huffingtonpost.com (8 hours ago)