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Comic Con International strikes again, fans invade San Diego

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The annual 4-day convention officially opened Thursday to a ridiculous number of attendees, professionals and press members. Comic International is a world-renowned event with people travelling from all over the world to jump head first into the mecca of all things nerd. San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) has exponentially expanded its' guest-list over the years and with that has … [Read more...] about Comic Con International strikes again, fans invade San Diego

Pippen, Deng, Outkast’s Big Boi highlight World Basketball Festival

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LONDON, ENGLAND— To say basketball “isn’t a big deal” in London is an understatement. A few weeks ago, my friend and I went on a mission to find a court to play on. The nearest one was indoors, but charged a hefty $67 fee per hour. The nearest free one? —A 30-minute Tube ride away. We arrived to four baskets. Only one hoop had a net—well, half a net hanging off. Two local kids … [Read more...] about Pippen, Deng, Outkast’s Big Boi highlight World Basketball Festival

NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations

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MALIBU, Calif. – The NCAA Committee on Infractions released its final report today on self-reported violations by Pepperdine, according to a press release from the University. Of the penalties issued, many were proposed by the University and then agreed to by the Committee on Infractions. One area of violation was the over-awarding of financial aid to the baseball, men's … [Read more...] about NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations

A Band Called Death: Los Angeles Film Festival

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A black punk rock band. In the 70’s. Wait, what? That’s right.  Around before the Ramones, The Sex Pistols and The Clash, A Band Called Death, made Motown cool and jammed to punk rock before punk rock even existed. The documentary, A Band Called Death, directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Covino debuted recently at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival and moviegoers were not … [Read more...] about A Band Called Death: Los Angeles Film Festival