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A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Houston, Thursday, May 19, 2016.

A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Houston, Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Photo: Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian uses just about anything to stay dry against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian uses just about anything to stay dry against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and Walker downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles to hold his umbrella against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

A pedestrian struggles against driving rain and strong winds at San Jacinto and McKinney downtown Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle

The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.

The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.

The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.

The National Weather Service will issue a regional flash flood watch beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, as weather experts tell residents to be prepared for possible high water.

Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These are some of the worst spots in Houston for high water and flooded roadways.

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Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don"t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

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Telge Road near Spring Cypress Road

Raymond Valenta, left, and his mother Koran Kaptchinskie phone for help after their car was stranded in high water on Telge Rd. near Spring Cypress Rd. in northwest Houston, Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Houston. ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Telge Road near Spring Cypress Road

Raymond Valenta, left, and his mother Koran Kaptchinskie phone for help after their car was stranded in high water on Telge Rd. near Spring Cypress Rd. in northwest Houston, ... more Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

Vehicles move past a stalled car in the high water along the I-45 northbound feeder near Crosstimbers Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle )

Interstate 45 near Crosstimbers

Vehicles move past a stalled car in the high water along the I-45 northbound feeder near Crosstimbers Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle File

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street

A car sits in high water along White Oak Drive near Beauchamp Street, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Fondren Road and Southwest Freeway

Vehicles make their way through high water along Fondren near the Southwest Freeway, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle )

Clinton Drive and McCarthy Street

High water on Clinton Drive at McCarthy as rain fell on the greater Houston area Thursday, April 11, 2013. ( Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle File

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

North Freeway near N. Main Street exit

Vehicles make their way through high water along the North Freeway near N. Main, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Quitman Street

A car sits in high water along Quitman Street, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Little Cypress Creek area (Cypress)

A man rides on the side of a truck in two feet of flood water on Longwood Trace Drive in the Longwood neighborhood as floodwaters from the Little Cypress Creek flowed over its banks Friday, July 13, 2012, in Cypress. less

Little Cypress Creek area (Cypress)

A man rides on the side of a truck in two feet of flood water on Longwood Trace Drive in the Longwood neighborhood as floodwaters from the Little Cypress Creek flowed over its ... more Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle File

Polk Street near Cullen Boulevard

A Lexus drove into high water along Polk St. near Cullen Blvd. east of Downtown Houston during the heavy rain this morning on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle ) less

Polk Street near Cullen Boulevard

A Lexus drove into high water along Polk St. near Cullen Blvd. east of Downtown Houston during the heavy rain this morning on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Mayra Beltran ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle File

West 43rd and Oak Forest

Cars drive by a stranded vehicle in the high water at the intersection of West 43rd and Oak Forest after a downpour Monday May 26, 2014.(Dave Rossman photo)

West 43rd and Oak Forest

Cars drive by a stranded vehicle in the high water at the intersection of West 43rd and Oak Forest after a downpour Monday May 26, 2014.(Dave Rossman photo) Photo: Dave Rossman, Houston Chronicle File

South Mayde Creek area (Katy)

Cutter Urban, an oil and gas worker, helps police direct traffic out of high-water at the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Saums Road on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Katy. The flooding was caused by South Mayde Creek overflowing from its banks. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle ) less

South Mayde Creek area (Katy)

Cutter Urban, an oil and gas worker, helps police direct traffic out of high-water at the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Saums Road on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Katy. The ... more Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle File

Travis Street and Interstate 45

A METRO officer walks in the flooded Travis St. entrance to I-45 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Houston. Authorities turned cars around and prohibited passage through the flooded area. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Travis Street and Interstate 45

A METRO officer walks in the flooded Travis St. entrance to I-45 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Houston. Authorities turned cars around and prohibited passage through the flooded ... more Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

A man pushes his car after it stalled out in high water along Studewood, North of Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Studewood Street near Washington Avenue

A man pushes his car after it stalled out in high water along Studewood, North of Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 10 entrance from Louisiana Street in downtown

A police car blocks off the Interstate 10 west on ramp where Louisiana street intersects with I-10 due to high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Interstate 10 entrance from Louisiana Street in downtown

A police car blocks off the Interstate 10 west on ramp where Louisiana street intersects with I-10 due to high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, ... more Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Farm-to-Market 1488 (Conroe)

Traffic makes its way through high water north of Farm-to-Market 1488 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Conroe. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle File

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

The Interstate 45 north on ramp where Travis street intersects with I-45 is closed by high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Interstate 45 and Travis Street

The Interstate 45 north on ramp where Travis street intersects with I-45 is closed by high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston ... more Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

Commerce Street downtown

Water gushes from a manhole on Commerce street high water due to heavy rains Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle File

Highway 288 near Holly Hall Street

Highway 288 near Holly Hall Street

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Fannin Street in Midtown

Fannin Street in Midtown

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Memorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive

Memorial Drive passing under Shepherd Drive

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Walker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown

Walker Street near BBVA Compass Stadium downtown

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Interstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus

Interstate 45 exits near University of Houston Campus

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Milam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown

Milam exit of Interstate 45 south near downtown

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Main Street near the Medical Center

Main Street near the Medical Center

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9200 block Lake Park

9200 block Lake Park

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5300 block Willow Glen

5300 block Willow Glen

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2200 block Des Jardines

2200 block Des Jardines

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Shepherd"s Ridge

Shepherd"s Ridge

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About 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.

About 150 flooding incidents were reported on Houston streets between January-March 2015.

Photo: Google Maps

Source: http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/article/Flash-flood-watch-issued-for-Houston-area-7700739.php

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NFL Notes: Jaguars Rookie Jalen Ramsey Tears Meniscus in Workouts

Ultimate Jalen Ramsey Highlights HD "Game Changer"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey could be sidelined for offseason workouts and maybe more because of a knee injury.

The team said Thursday that Ramsey, the fifth overall selection in the NFL draft, sustained a "small tear to the meniscus" in his right knee during on-field workouts earlier this week. The former Florida State standout will get a second opinion next week before deciding the next course of action.

It"s the second time in as many years that Jacksonville"s top draft pick was hurt long before training camp. Defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., the third overall pick in 2015, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the first hour of a rookie minicamp last year and missed his entire rookie season (see full recap).

NFL: League returns money used to honor troopsWASHINGTON -- Two Republican senators said Thursday that they"ve scored a touchdown for taxpayers after the National Football League informed them that it is refunding more than $700,000 paid by the Defense Department to NFL clubs to honor military service members at league games and events.

Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake had complained that the Pentagon spent more than $10 million in marketing and advertising contracts with professional sports teams between 2012 and 2015 for what the senators dubbed "paid patriotism."

Flake and McCain called for an end to the taxpayer-funded practice of sponsoring such military celebrations at games, an effort that is often used for recruiting efforts and community outreach. A report they issued last year found 72 contracts in which the Pentagon paid for patriotic tributes at professional sports games.

The senators said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell notified them that an external audit to evaluate contracts between NFL clubs and the Pentagon identified $723,734 over four seasons that may have been mistakenly applied to appreciation activities rather than recruitment efforts. That amount is being returned in full to taxpayers, Goodell told the senators this week (see full recap).

Redskins: 9 out of 10 Native Americans OK with team nameNEW YORK -- A recent national poll finds that nine of 10 Native Americans aren"t offended by the Washington Redskins name.

The poll conducted by the Washington Post indicated more than eight in 10 say they wouldn"t be offended if someone who was not a Native American called them that name.

A federal judge ordered the cancellation of the Washington Redskins" trademark registration in July, ruling that their name may be disparaging to Native Americans. The club is appealing.

Ninety percent of the random national sample of 504 Native Americans says the name doesn"t bother them; 9 percent say it is offensive.

Native Americans make up about 2 percent of the U.S. population

Interviews were conducted from December through April on landline and cellphones, with a margin of error of plus or minus 5.5 percentage points (see full recap).

Jets: Revis parts with longtime agentsNEW YORK -- New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, one of the NFL"s highest-paid players among non-quarterbacks the past several years, has fired his longtime agents.

ESPN first reported Thursday that Revis had parted ways with Neil Schwartz and Jonathan Feinsod, the cornerback"s agents since his rookie year in 2007.

Schwartz and Feinsod negotiated a few huge deals for Revis, who has made $101 million in his career, according to Spotrac.com. He is due to make $17 million in guaranteed money this season.

Both agents confirmed the split in emails to The Associated Press, but the reasons for Revis" move was not immediately certain. "Jonathan and I wish him the best of luck," Schwartz wrote in an email.

Revis returned to the Jets last year after two seasons away, and signed a five-year, $70 million deal that included $39 million in guarantees.

Published at 11:10 PM EDT on May 19, 2016

Source: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/csn/eagles/NFL_Notes__Jaguars_rookie_Jalen_Ramsey_tears_meniscus_in_workouts-380209881.html

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WATCH: Stephen Curry Torches the OKC Thunder in Game 2

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors - Game 2 - 1st Half Highlights - May 18, 2016 NBA Playoffs

That was funfor the Golden State Warriors, anyhow.

Stephen Curry and the defending NBA champions bounced back in Game 2 Wednesday night, evening up the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a convincing 118-91 beatdown of the OKC Thunder.

The MVP shook off an elbow injury after chasing a loose ball into the stands, detonating in the third quarter for 17 of his team-high 28 points.

Per the AP:

The elbows fine, said Curry, who hit it first on a metal platform then later bonked it again. It looks like it has a tennis ball on top of it. I should be all right. [] He seemed more than fine, scoring 15 straight points in less than 2 minutes during one dazzling third-quarter stretch to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Wednesday night to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

Business as usual. This is what he does, coach Steve Kerr said, before being asked how he feels during such a Curry onslaught and responding with a chuckle: I feel great joy. Its true.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points but just six after halftime. Russell Westbrook had 16 points and 12 assists for the Thunder, who were outrebounded for the first time in five meetings with the Warriors this season. [] They were sending three guys. I was trying to make the right pass, Durant said. Maybe Ive just got to shoot over three people.

Source: http://www.slamonline.com/media/slam-tv/watch-stephen-curry-torches-the-okc-thunder-in-game-2/

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Google I/O 2016: That"s a lot of things we can"t have yet

Schannel - Tổng hợp Google IO 2016: Nhàm chán & thiếu sáng tạo nhất trong lịch sử!!!

This year"s Google I/O conference was one of the company"s best in terms of presentation (it was never boring) and the sheer volume of news we"ve seen. Assistant, Home, Daydream... by the time Google showed off its chat apps Allo and Duo, I started writing bullet points down as I was sure I wouldn"t be able to remember all that.

And then, I started counting how many of these cool new features and products are available now, or in the immediate future.

The answer is you guessed it very close to zero.

Google Home will be available in the fall. The gadget is based on a new, smarter-than-ever AI called Google Assistant, which is also not available yet, and Google hasn"t even announced a clear timeline for its launch.

The company"s VR platform, Daydreamis also coming in the fall. The widely rumored new VR headset from Google turned out to be a reference design for other manufacturers and not an actual product. All we saw at this stage was a pencil drawing of a generic-looking headset and remote.

And there goes the dream of a buffed up Google Cardboard.

I know this is a long, sad list, but bear with me. Chat apps Allo and Duo will be available on iOS and Android later this summer. Android Instant Apps, a nifty feature which lets you use Android apps without installing them on your phone, is coming later this year.Some people expected new Nexus phones, but that didn"t happen (yet). Android Wear 2.0 is coming in the fall.

Very few of the products are even at the conference as early demos. Home, Allo and Duo, Instant Apps not even attendees of Google I/O can get their hands on them (the Android Wear and Android Auto updates being the exceptions).

So is there anything that Google showed on Wednesday that"s actually available to users now? Only one thing by my count: The Android N beta. And that"s just a beta, not a full product; Google (or Mashable, for that matter) does not recommend anyone should install it unless you"re a developer or one of the most advanced and curious of users. While Android N is likely coming sometime during the summer, it doesn"t even have a name yet.

So is there anything that Google showed on Wednesday that"s actually available to users now? Only one thing by my count: The Android N beta. And that"s just a beta, not a full product.

There are two caveats to this. First, this was only the first day of the conference; it"s still possible for Google to launch something (or many things) cool that we"ll actually be able to buy or use soon.

And yes, Google I/O is primarily a developer conference; by design, it"s looking forward. Its format is similar every year: Google drops a lot of info about the next version of Android, which is typically still in development, announces a ton of software and possibly shows off one or two hardware gadgets.Project development schedules don"t always line up with events, and it"s better to announce a product for later than to launch a half-baked one now.

But Google I/O is also Google"s biggest event of the year; the time when the company announces its most important new products. One would expect at least some of this stuff to be available now or soon. At least last year, we got the new Google Photos and wide access to Inbox right away.

I"ve seen some chatter on social media about this, with a few unhappy users calling the products "vaporware." Since this is Google we"re talking about, that"s a vastly unfair assessment; the company will certianly follow through on the products announced (though that hand-drawn VR headset does look mighty suspicious).

And let"s face it, Google can afford to shower us with a dozen products that aren"t ready for prime time yet; the company is that big, its ecosystem that strong. You won"t see angry users switching to Apple products because Home is not yet available at least not significantly above the usual rate at which users jump from one camp to another.

But for a regular user who was watching the keynote and expected to actually try out something new from Google today, the I/O 2016 was a letdown.

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Source: http://mashable.com/2016/05/19/google-io-2016-things-we-cant-have/

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