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Carpenter and interior designer Daniel Kucan shows how wallpaper can give boring furniture a new lease on life. In this segment Daniel turns a bland filing cabinet into a stylish accent piece. Daniel's tips are a great and inexpensive way to turn practically anything from drab to fab. | 4 | 2,700 | lifestyle |
Gordie Howe through the years Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe turned 87 on March 31 and has made a remarkable recovery from an October stroke. Paralyzed on his right side by the stroke, the Detroit Red Wings legend improved after getting stem cell treatments. He attends a Feb. 6 dinner in his honor in his hometown on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A look at the NHL great's playing career and his work as an ambassador for the sport: Howe was known for his scoring and his physical play. A Gordie Howe hat trick is a goal, an assist and a fight, though he had only two in his career. Mr. Hockey holds the NHL record for games and was the longtime leader in goals, assists and points until Wayne Gretzky passed him. The Detroit Red Wings surround the Stanley Cup after beating the Montreal Canadiens in the 1955 final. Howe, right, won Stanley Cups in 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955. Ted Lindsay, left, Gordie Howe, right, and Sid Abel (not pictured) made up the famed Production Line in Detroit. Gordie Howe, center, shown being sandwiched by Montreal Canadiens Butch Bouchard, left, and Floyd Curry, right, played 25 seasons with Detroit and retired in 1971. The retirement lasted two years as his wife, Colleen, persuaded him to join sons Marty, left, and Mark, on the World Hockey Association's Houston Aeros. Howe scored 100 points in his first season. They later played for the New England Whalers. When the WHA and NHL merged in 1979, Gordie Howe (9) played one final NHL season with the Hartford Whalers. He finished his NHL career with 801 goals, 1,049 assists and 1,850 points in 1,767 games. After retiring, Gordie Howe made many appearances on and off the ice to support the sport. Here, he and Bobby Orr get tangled up during Masters of Hockey game on Feb. 4, 1983, in Boston Garden. Gordie Howe greets Los Angeles Kings star Wayne Gretzky on Oct. 15, 1989, during the game in which Gretzky moved past Howe on the all-time scoring list. Gordie Howe, right, laughs as he skates by former Boston Bruins player Ed Westfall while practicing for the NHL Heroes of Hockey Game in Boston on Jan. 18, 1996. Gordie Howe tries to get to the puck before Tim Taylor during a charity game in Detroit in 1996. Luke Didanieli, 4, of Oshawa, Ontario, gets an autograph from Gordie Howe during an NHL alumni hockey game in 1997. On Oct. 3, 1997, Gordie Howe played a shift in a game with the International Hockey League's Detroit Vipers, becoming the first person to suit up in a professional game in six different decades. Gordie Howe, left, and fellow former Production Line member Ted Lindsay hold the Stanley Cup with team members Nicklas Lidstrom, (5) Steve Yzerman (19) and Brendan Shanahan (14) in October 1997. The previous spring, the Red Wings had won the Cup for the first time since Howe did in 1955. Gordie Howe shares a light moment with New York Rangers star Wayne Gretzky during practice for the 1999 NHL All-Star Game in Tampa. Gordie Howe speaks to the media Wednesday in 2000 before the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's 27th Annual Enshrinement Dinner at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Gordie Howe joins former Red Wings greats Alex Delvecchio, Ted Lindsay, Dennis Hextall in carrying Detroit's 2007-08 Stanley Cup banner before Detroit's season opener. Former NHL hockey player Gordie Howe signs an autograph for Raylene Rhynes of Mansfield, Texas, during the 2007 NHL All-Star Trading Card and Memorabilia Show in Dallas. Gordie Howe greets Eastern Conference All-Star Martin St. Louis in the locker room during the 2008 NHL All-Star weekend in Atlanta. Gordie's wife, Colleen, known as Mrs. Hockey, died in 2009 of a form of dementia. Gordie Howe, center, signs autographs for fans while taking part in the Pro AM for Alzheimer's charity fundraiser in Toronto in 2011 to honor Colleen's memory. In a proud moment for Gordie Howe, son Mark Howe was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011. Gordie and Mark Howe show off their Hall of Fame rings during the induction ceremony in Toronto. Howe, right, poses with his son Marty during the NHL Fan Fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Jan. 27, 2012. The monthlong celebration of Gordie Howe's 85th birthday began with a March 1 ceremony before a junior hockey game in Vancouver. He joked around with minor hockey players during the day. Canadian singer Michael Buble, right, sings "Happy Birthday" to Gordie Howe during an 85th birthday ceremony at a Vancouver Giants game. Howe is minority owner of the team. On his March 31 birthday, he'll attend a Red Wings game and celebrate with 30 friends and family at a private dinner. Gordie Howe dropped the puck for the ceremonial faceoff for the outdoor alumni game at Comerica Park in December 2013. Toronto's Wendel Clark and Detroit's Steve Yzerman greet Gordie Howe. Brendan Shanahan talks to Gordie Howe after the puck drop. | 1 | 2,701 | sports |
We've been waiting more than a year since the Infiniti Q50 bowed for its two-door platform-mate to show its face. The all-new Q60 Concept, the successor to the sporty G37 Coupe, arrives in Detroit with an aggressive exterior and a welcome surprise under its curvaceous hood. Will the Q60 give Infiniti fans the potent road weapon that can hang with the best from Germany, Japan, and the U.S. that they've been waiting for? Most signs point to yes. Starting with the outer shell, the big news is the Q60 -- in concept form, at least -- is composed mostly of aluminum with a smattering of carbon fiber and chrome. Switching from steel to a mix of aluminum and carbon fiber is an obvious weight-saving ploy that should result in better straight-line performance, handling, and fuel economy. The Q60's nose is a blunt, you-looking-at-me? take on the Infiniti design language we've seen previewed on previous concepts such as the Emerg Concept and the Q80 Inspiration Concept. The massive grille sits atop two sleek vents that look to house both cold-air intakes and LED foglights. All of the exterior lighting on the Q60 is LED. The most controversial aspect of the design is the kicked-up C-pillars. They're unique for sure, as well as an homage to recent Nissan designs. Not bad per se, though they do border on design for design's sake. The rear end looks to be the Q60's most pleasing angle. It's tight, trim, and mean. Detractors will be quick to point out that the wide hips and squashed taillights are similar to recent German offerings, specifically the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. Still, the integrated duckbill spoiler and the tidy, indented tailpipes are well-wrought. The entire package is a smaller production-intent take on the Q80. The Q60 Concept is powered by an all-new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. We first heard about this engine at the Paris show when the sheets were pulled off the Q80 Inspiration Concept. However, when talking with Infiniti they hinted that the 3.0-liter twin-turbo will offer "at least 350 horsepower," which we're interpreting to mean somewhere in the 375-hp ballpark, a very competitive power output that would leapfrog the Infiniti coupe to the top of the sporty, luxury coupe pile. No word on torque. No word on an Eau Rouge version, either. The single aspect of the Q60 Concept that gives us pause is the inclusion of Infiniti's poorly received steer-by-wire system. We've sampled several Q50s outfitted with this technology and have yet to find a single car we've preferred to one with conventional mechanical steering. The upside of the technology is unknown but (according to Infiniti) high. Perhaps the Q60 will finally get it right? Taken as a whole, a lighter and more powerful coupe is exactly what the brand needs. The 3,700-pound, 330-hp G37 Coupe was no slouch in the performance department, so a trimmer, more potent version will be welcomed by fans of the brand and could win over some new converts. Watch this space. And those funky C-pillars. | 9 | 2,702 | autos |
VICTORIA, Texas (AP) The lawyer for a Texas police officer fired for using a stun gun on a 76-year-old man says there was "nothing unreasonable" about using that level of force during a traffic stop that was captured on dashboard camera video. Former Victoria police officer Nathanial Robinson was terminated last week, less than a month after the video from his patrol car on Dec. 11 garnered international attention. Robinson plans to appeal his firing, attorney Greg Cagle told the Victoria Advocate in a story published Sunday (http://bit.ly/1FHB3AP ). Cagle said Robinson, 23, acted constitutionally within the law. Robinson stopped Pete Vasquez for an expired vehicle inspection sticker, and video captured Robinson grabbing Vasquez's arm and pushing him onto the police cruiser. The footage didn't show what happened between the two after falling on the ground. Cagle said Vasquez kicked the officer, and that the level of resistance was a basis for using the stun gun and arresting Vasquez. "There's nothing unreasonable at all about that level of force," said Cagle, adding that Vasquez "wasn't injured. He scratched his elbow and hurt his feelings, but those aren't injuries in the constitutional sense." Victoria Police Chief Jeff Craig has said Robinson violated policies that included conduct and the use of force. He also personally apologized to Vasquez. A criminal investigation into the traffic stop was completed by the Texas Rangers, who turned their findings over to local prosecutors for review. Cagle is an attorney for the Texas Municipal Police Association. Kevin Lawrence, the group's executive director, said it has become more common for administrators and politicians to not stand behind police officers. "Why we're not giving them more benefit of the doubt today, I don't know," Lawrence said. "I think it's a very dangerous path we're on." Robinson had been with Victoria police for 18 months. "If you think he could have done it different or better, then that's a training issue," Cagle said. "I think he deserves his job back, and that's what we're going to try to do." | 5 | 2,703 | news |
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Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Buckle up, stargazers: This week's cosmic energy could make us feel like we're gunning our engines and slamming on the brakes at the same time. On Monday, high-octane Mars drifts into dreamy, subdued Pisces until February 19 an oddball matchup if ever there was one. For the next five weeks, we'll feel tired and wired at once, as if we just followed Phish on a 10-city tour or gulped down a 5-hour Energy shot after pulling two consecutive all-nighters. Surreal (or downright psychedelic) vibes aside, Mars in Pisces also brings the magic. Keep the door unlocked for the muse: There's momentum galore for creative projects. Many artistic legends were born under the sign of Pisces: Michelangelo, Alexander McQueen, Kurt Cobain. These guys dug deep for their genius, and Mars in Pisces will give us all a chance to do the same. Romance will have a fairy-tale quality to it, and with influence from impatient Mars we could gallop off to "happily ever after" faster than expected. Are you sick of dwelling on the same painful subject (last summer's breakup, mean girls from seventh grade…) without making progress? Like a heavenly Oprah and Dr. Phil rolled into one, Mars in Pisces can speed up emotional healing. The time has come to get over it already! Illustrated by Emily Forgot. CapricornMake it a double, Capricorn! Passionate Mars moves into Pisces and your house of dynamic duos from Monday until February 19. While you win as a solo act, it can get a little lonely at the top of the charts. The time has come to team up with other superstars, even if it's just to release a single instead of recording an entire album together (so to speak). Short-term projects are probably the best bet: There's an ephemeral quality to this Mars phase, so you won't want to be locked into any long-term deals. If you've already committed to a lasting partnership, don't despair. Just lighten up, Capricorn. Take the focus off all those practical concerns for a while and go have some fun together. Take a road trip, spend more nights out doing activities that make you laugh and let your hair down. Your relationship with a sibling, neighbor, coworker, or BFF could become strained with Mars in the picture. The issue? You need to give each other more space to "just be," instead of micromanaging one another's every move. This is also a stellar time to work on a writing project or even record your own podcast. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Aquarius Pop on the project manager's hat, Aquarius. Make-it-happen Mars moves into Pisces and your efficient second house from Monday through February 19, igniting an obsessive urge to organize your life. Slight bummer: This also means that Mars is leaving your sign, where it's been parked since December 4. While you've enjoyed the upbeat energy the red planet brought to your holiday season, there's a good chance you're feeling fatigued from taking on too many things all at once. As Mars flows through Pisces, you'll have five weeks to finally get your feet back on solid ground. Be careful that you don't go overboard with your minimalism spree, cutting out too many commitments or prematurely hauling heirlooms to Goodwill because you "just can't deal" with figuring out how to store them. A simpler life is a good thing; a bland one is not. When it comes to your career, this Mars phase puts a fire in your belly. Be proactive about making more money. What's the missing step: signing up for a training seminar, professionalizing your website, networking strategically in and out of the company? Do what it takes to get ahead but be careful not to trample on other people's turf and make enemies on your climb. Mars can make one a bit rash, too. On that note, keep impulse spending under control, but start a savings account for at least one luxe upgrade before winter is through. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Pisces Mermaid on the move! This Monday, momentum-boosting Mars makes its biannual stopover in your sign, fueling you up with premium-grade rocket fuel until February 19. The next five weeks are going to be busy, so be highly selective about what activities you place on your calendar. No mercy dates or scrap socializing, please. You'll kick yourself when better opportunities start rolling in. Be proactive about starting projects, initiating relationships, and just taking those first steps. What you start now could pay off for two whole years, Pisces. Caution! Mars can be equal parts energizing and stressful. Biting off more than you can chew is a real risk of this Mars phase. Make sure there's also some white space in your schedule, so you can relax and recharge. Get physical, too! Hitting the gym hard helps burn off the angst. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Aries Welcome to The Surreal World, Aries. Life could feel a little Cirque du Soleil for the next five weeks as your ruling planet Mars decamps to your dreamy 12th house. Your imagination will be supersized now! Make art for art's sake, critics be damned. You could develop some truly ingenious ideas during this five-week phase, but that's not the point. This is a time of deep healing, catharsis and soulful connection to the muse. In love, you'll wear rose-colored glasses, so keep a levelheaded wingwoman around to help you parse the players from the princes/princesses. Hold off on any huge new initiatives while Mars is parked here until February 19. Instead, focus on tying up loose ends with outstanding 2014 projects and getting rid of all the excess obligations and stuff from your life (and closets.) When Mars zips into Aries five weeks from now, you'll be off to the races with the lightest possible pack. Bye-bye baggage; hello, freedom. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Taurus Start recruiting! Team Taurus gets an infusion of fresh blood as energizer Mars heads into Pisces and your 11th house of collaborations until February 19. Who will be the "Machine" to your "Florence," Taurus? More can indeed be merrier and more profitable if you choose the right allies. Be discerning, though. With rash, hotheaded Mars fueling you on, it's easy to leap before you look. Don't get locked in with the wrong crew. You might actually test the waters on a short-term project to see how everyone's energy gels. Got an idea for an app, blog, or series of YouTube vids? The 11th house is the tech sector of your chart, and ambitious Mars touring through could activate some Silicon Valley dreams. A crowdfunded business idea could also hit the big time. There's just one caveat: Mercury will be retrograde from January 21 to February 11, which is NOT the time to launch any digital initiatives you might drum up. Develop away, or just make it your mission to spruce up your social media game over the next five weeks. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Gemini Drop your blazers off at the dry cleaners. This Monday, ambitious Mars speeds into your success sector for five weeks, gearing you up for some major career moves. You could score a glamorous client, position yourself for a promotion, or fast-track plans to become your own boss. Fortune favors the bold when Mars is in town. Err on the side of being "pushy" or "too much" rather than being polite and losing the deal. By February 19, you could have some serious bragging rights. On Tuesday, the quarter moon in Libra brightens your romantic forecast for the week. If you've been on the fence about a love situation, clarity will come. Perhaps you've been expecting too much of your amour du jour or letting him/her get away with murder. A more balanced approach is warranted. And, while it can't be fireworks 24/7, what can you do to turn up the heat a little? Oh baby, it's cold outside but, another night of Netflix is probably not what the two of you need. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Cancer Sunning in South Beach…or maybe Sao Paolo? This week you can give the homebody label the heave-ho, Cancer. Passionate Mars blazes a trail through your ninth house of travel until February 20, awakening your gypsy nature. Plan a getaway and, be open to spontaneous ones as well. While your sign requires material security, the entrepreneurial wheels may start a-turning. Who knows? What starts off as a side job now could turn into a steady gig that gives you the freedom you crave. If you're ready to work as an independent contractor instead of a hired gun, you might make the switch over the coming five weeks. Truth bombs, ahoy! You'll be quite the candid one with Mars here, but some of your "I'm just being honest" riffs could hit people's sensitive spots. Deliver your words with compassion instead of the pinch of your crab claws. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Leo Now they see you, now they don't. You may be the zodiac's shameless attention whore, but for the next five weeks, you could pull a disappearing act. With lusty Mars retreating to your eighth house of seduction until February 19, the best, er, performances happen behind closed doors. Hang the Do-Not-Disturb sign and enjoy. Whether you're cozying up to a warming, winter cocktail or furiously pounding out the pages of your forthcoming novel (or both), a head count greater than two will be a crowd. A relationship could heat up big time, and you'll be eager to make it official. Easy now. With aggro Mars in the frame, you might not realize how much pressure you're actually applying to a situation. This Mars cycle may also herald an "extreme makeover." Get obsessed with having a breakthrough, even if that means spending every day at the gym, studio, or rehearsal room. Your big reveal with stun them all before the groundhog raises his head! Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Virgo Come and get your love, Virgo. This Monday, lusty, make-it-happen Mars moves into Pisces and your seventh house of relationships until February 19. If you've been waiting for that legendary royal to gallop to your castle door, it's time to rewrite the fairy tale. Mars favors action, so you have to at least meet the universe halfway. Climb out of the tower and make an effort to meet people who light your fire. Partnerships of every variety are blessed and stressed by Mars' beams. You may actually find yourself bickering more often with the people you love most. The reason? Your relationships are evolving, and it's time to update the way you connect to each other. In some cases, you'll crave more closeness; in others, you definitely need space. Warning: You could find yourself attracted to the troubled types and rescue missions. Resist the urge to play savior for the next five weeks. It will only wind up bringing you down. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Libra Are your scales a little off-balance, Libra? This Tuesday, a quarter moon in Libra helps you restore a healthy equilibrium to your life. Rest those social-butterfly wings for a few days and focus on self-care. Some alone time (or comfortable silence, at least) will restore you to whole. If a personal project got sidelined over the holidays, you can pick up the reins on it again this week. You'll get some help from motivational Mars, too. From Monday through February 20, the red planet will pulse through your sixth house of efficiency and healthy routines. You could spend a good part of this week clearing away clutter, setting up systems, and getting overdue paperwork filed. Make time for Pilates or that boot camp exercise class. A five-week fitness challenge will keep you energized and out of winter-hibernation mode. Be more ambitious and proactive at work, too. The squeaky wheel gets the oil…AND the promotion. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Scorpio Are you ready for your close-up, Scorpio? Five fame-filled weeks unfold as white-hot Mars moves into Pisces and your flamboyant fifth house until February 19. Step One: assemble your glam squad. A bold style makeover is in the stars and, you'll want to handle anything involving scissors, ink, or dye before Mercury turns retrograde from January 21 to February 11. Maybe it's just a wardrobe upgrade you're in for. If so, you'll want to trade some of your signature noir numbers for pops of bright color and even a pattern or two. Forget about waiting for Cupid to roll into town on February 14. The fifth house is also your love zone, and with lusty Mars here, you will be in demand. Existing relationships could heat up fast you might even put a ring on it. This is the time to put your talents on display and get your long-overdue street cred. Rock the mic, hang your art at a gallery, submit your poetry for publication your brand of originality is what the world needs now. The only pitfall? Drama could heat up, too, so put yourself in the time-out chair when you feel your temper flare. Illustrated by Emily Forgot. Sagittarius Put a leaf in the table, Archer. Chateau Sagittarius could soon be a lively hub of social activity. This Monday, passion planet Mars decamps to Pisces and your domestic fourth house until February 19. You'll thrill at the opportunity to play host: from dinner parties and game nights to sleepovers with your childhood pals. Mars here may prompt a manic furniture shuffle and decorating spree or, in some cases, a long-overdue move. Heed the warning label: Do not bite off more than you can chew with your Jonathan Adler ambitions. Map out a project plan and take careful measurements before you start swinging sledgehammers or plunk down a month's rent on a non-returnable antique armoire that doesn't even fit through your apartment door (yikes!). If you've been butting heads with a relative or roomie, that tension will reach a fever pitch. Clear the air ASAP, so you don't burn an important bridge in a moment of "I'm so over you!" aggravation. Working with ambitious women will be lively and inspiring now. Bring on the sister acts! | 4 | 2,705 | lifestyle |
Although fewer young people are getting married today than ever before , research suggests that getting and staying married is one of the best things you can do for yourself. As The New York Times recently concluded , "being married makes people happier and more satisfied with their lives than those who remain single particularly during the most stressful periods, like midlife crises." But how do you know if you should get hitched in the first place? We asked Peter Pearson, couples therapist and cofounder of the Couples Institute of Menlo Park, California. Chemistry was his first answer. "Chemistry is not everything," he said, "but if the chemistry is not there, that's a tough thing to overcome. If the chemistry is more there for one person than the other, that's tough to overcome. It's hard to build passion if it's low at the beginning. If I could find a way to build passion where passion was low, I'd be richer than Bill Gates." But it's not just sexual chemistry, Pearson said. What you might call social chemistry plays a crucial role the way you feel when you're with the other person. In his experience, when people have affairs, it's more than simple lust it's also about the way they feel when they're around the other person. That sense of "how I feel" can be investigated further by looking at the work of Canadian psychologist Eric Berne. Back in the 1950s and '60s, Berne developed "transactional analysis," a model that tried to provide an account of how two people in a relationship interact, or transact. His popular books about the model became bestsellers, namely " The Games People Play ." Drawing somewhat on Sigmund Freud, his theory argued that every person has three " ego states ": • The parent: What you've been taught • The child: What you have felt • The adult: What you have learned When two people are really compatible, they connect along each tier. Pearson gave us a few questions for figuring out compatibility at each level: • The parent: Do you have similar values and beliefs about the world? • The child: Do you have fun together? Can you be spontaneous? Do you think your partner's hot? Do you like to travel together? • The adult: Does each person think the other is bright? Are you good at solving problems together? While having symmetry across all three is ideal, Pearson said that people often "get together to balance each other." One person might identify as fun-loving and adventurous, while the other takes on the role of nurturing and responsible. While that divvying up of roles makes for good odd-couple romantic comedies, it's not ultimately sustainable. "That works until someone gets tired," Pearson said until one partner is shouting, "I'm tired of being the responsible person here!" When that happens (or ideally, before that happens), a couple has to go through the "differentiation" process. In another interview, Pearson's wife and Couples Institute cofounder Ellyn Bader described how the high-tension phase of differentiation works: People have to come to terms with the reality that "we really are different people. You are different from who I thought you were or wanted you to be. We have different ideas, different feelings, different interests." Differentiation has two components. There is self-differentiation: "This is who I am and what I want." This refers to the development of an independent sense of self: to know what I want, think, feel, desire... The second involves differentiation from the other. When this is successful, the members of the couple have the capacity to be separate from each other and involved at the same time. For couples to survive that differentiation process and maintain their compatibility, the real secret sauce is effort. But despite all these theoretical models, Pearson said the clues about what predicts true compatibility are much more of a felt sense than something you reason out. He provided a litmus test. "If you're living together and your partner is away for a couple days and you see a favorite scarf, a pair of shoes, or another article of clothing that's important to them, how do you feel?" Pearson asked. "Do you feel annoyed that you have to pick up the clutter, or does it bring up happy memories?" The answer can tell you a lot about how your parent, child, and adult are getting along with theirs. | 4 | 2,706 | lifestyle |
DALLAS -- No coach in college football has dealt with as much adversity at the quarterback position in a single season than Ohio State's Urban Meyer, but he has no doubt his third-stringer Cardale Jones can get the job done in the national championship game against Oregon on Monday. Not even the transfer rumors of his three-year starter Braxton Miller were on his mind. "I do expect Braxton to return," Meyer said on Sunday. The only signal-caller he's worried about is Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota on the other side of the field. "Our No. 1 concern is their quarterback," Meyer said. "I think he's one of the finest that's ever played the game, and that's our biggest issue." While it's a remarkable how well Jones has played in just two starts, it really hasn't been a surprise to Meyer. J.T. Barrett led Ohio State to a perfect regular season, but Jones could have easily been the guy to fill in for Miller instead. "He actually won the job in the spring," Meyer said. "Then August came over, summer training, and J.T. beat him out. "Cardale has always had talent, but really something happened in the last couple months. Not many people on a grand stage like Cardale has and he pushed the restart and hit the right button, and that's called selfless approach and a serious approach of how he handles business on and off the field." When Barrett went out with an injury against Michigan, the Buckeyes just reloaded at quarterback, again. After Jones put to rest any doubts about Ohio State's worthiness of a playoff spot following the Big Ten Championship Game, he shocked the world and his coach in the Sugar Bowl. "Before the Alabama Wednesday practice, I remember him walking off the field again, look at Tom [Herman] and just saying, 'my goodness, that's one of the best practices I've ever seen a player have,'" Meyer said. "He's got the keys to the car, and the way he handles his business is just extraordinary, the change he's made in his approach to the game. "That's one of the greatest stories I've witnessed. Like I've told people, of all the things that my children learn in school, I want them to read about the case study of Cardale Jones because it's a great one." And if Jones outplays the Heisman Trophy winner on Monday, it might be one of the greatest college football stories ever told. Follow me on Twitter @LouisOjedaJr MORE FROM FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST: - Highest paid coaches in college football - Ranking NFL quarterback salaries - Oldest player on every NBA team - Famous Dallas Cowboys fans | 1 | 2,707 | sports |
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Not only is this laundry solution seriously smart, it is also awesomely eco-friendly. For only pennies, you'll have dryer sheets that can be used over and over and over again. What makes these dryer sheets better than their store-bought counterparts is they can be personalized with your favorite scent and are free of any toxic additives. Along with leaving your clothes feeling soft and fresh, they'll smell clean and ready for wear. And once you try them, you'll wonder why you never made them from scratch in the first place.What You'll Need:1/2 cup of vinegar8 drops tea tree or other essential oilSealable containerCotton clothsDirections:Start by cutting your cotton cloths into smaller sections. I used inexpensive dish towels from the dollar store, but old tee shirts or linens would work wonderfully too.Mix together the vinegar and essential oil in a small bowl. Vinegar is a natural softener, and the essential oil gives your clothes a gentle, natural scent. Pour the mixture over the cloths until they are dampened but not soaked. Keep in a securely closed container.To use, simply remove a sheet from the container, squeezing any excess liquid back into the jar, and toss into the dryer. To reduce static cling in clothes, reduce the heat temperature of your dryer. When clothes are dry, simply place the sheet back in the jar for use later.Here's a list of other fun DIY cleaning products you can try! | 4 | 2,709 | lifestyle |
Thigh-high boots are right on trend for Winter, which is why we've created some helpful guidelines so you can rock them all season long! Shop our favorite boots here, and start wearing your sexy over-the-knee boots now. On Allison: Mango vest, Forever 21 top, Vince Camuto skirt | 8 | 2,710 | video |
It's not always possible to eat your meals and snacks at the dinner table, but when you eat on the run or while doing something else, you're more likely to consume extra calories. To prevent weight gain, avoid munching in these five places. Standing in the Kitchen When you meander into the kitchen for a quick bite, you're surrounded by food, so no wonder you end up eating way more than you anticipated. The worst is eating while standing in front of an open fridge or cupboard, or chomping straight out of the package since it's difficult to keep track of just how many chips you've eaten. If you're hungry for a snack or meal, prepare an appropriate portion size in a bowl or on a plate, and sit down at the table to enjoy it. In the Car Eating on the run is never a good idea. Quick food that is made to "grab and go" tends to be high in calories; and, when you eat while driving, you often inhale food quickly to avoid having a hand off of the steering wheel. You're also so busy watching the road that you don't watch how much food you're actually eating. If you must eat in the car, pack healthy snacks and meals so you know exactly how many calories you're consuming. In Front of the TV Television commercials are brutal when it comes to your appetite. All those ads for cheesy pizzas, hamburgers, nachos, wings, and desserts really do inspire late-night snacks. No wonder you head to the kitchen and bring back bags of chips, pints of ice cream, and chocolate bars. There's nothing wrong with a snack in front of the boob tube, just make sure you're not mindlessly munching on endless calories. Measure out a serving and keep the rest in the kitchen. At Your Desk This is such a tough habit to break, especially if you have a demanding nine-to-fiver and need to work through your lunch break. This is similar to eating in the car or in front of the TV. You're busy working and aren't paying attention to what you're eating, and before you know it, you've devoured an entire plate of food within minutes. When you eat quickly and don't pay attention to each bite, your brain doesn't register how much you've actually eaten, so you end up feeling hungry instead of satiated, which translates to reaching for more food. If you can, take at least 15 minutes away from your desk to eat your meal or snack, and be sure not to tempt yourself by keeping packages of food and treats in your desk drawer. In Bed There's a few reasons people eat in bed, but, whether you're feeling sick, are being pampered, or are just feeling a little lazy, eating in bed isn't always a good thing. It encourages mindless eating and creates a less-than-hygienic sleep area. Avoid eating in bed by having a satisfying dinner at the table, and if need be, eat a small bowl of fresh fruit a couple hours before you hit the hay to ward off late-night hunger pangs. | 7 | 2,711 | health |
Jay Glazer has the latest on the NFL coaching carousel. | 1 | 2,712 | sports |
Idaho police say they found five guns and a laptop computer in the vehicle of a man suspected of killing three people in a shooting spree Saturday. John Lee was arrested following a high-speed chase in nearby Washington state. Police believe he killed his landlord, his adoptive mother and a manager at a restaurant his parents frequented. A Seattle man was also critically injured in the shootings. Moscow, Idaho, Police Chief David Duke says investigators searched the 29-year-old's car and apartment late Saturday night. They found three handguns, a shotgun and a rifle in the vehicle, along with a laptop. Duke says police still don't know what prompted the rampage, but authorities are seeking a warrant to search the computer. Lee was booked in Whitman County Jail in Washington. Idaho authorities will seek his return for investigation of first-degree murder and attempted murder. | 5 | 2,713 | news |
Ever show up to a party to find that you're dressed just like your best friend? In some cases, this might be one's worst nightmare, but if you're anything like Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson or Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, this closet conundrum is not only welcomed - it's intentional! We've rounded up our favorite celebrity twinning moments ever. Take a look! | 8 | 2,714 | video |
After a few off-the-clock months spent with your brand-new baby, the day many mommies dread, or look forward to (hey, it's all a matter of perspective) is often the day when she has to head back to work after her maternity leave. It is one that is full of emotions, logistics, excitement, and most notably, anxiety. And like your maternity leave, all these unsettling feelings will eventually pass and you'll slip into the new normal, but until then, ticking a few of these things off your list while you're still at home could help ease the transition. Snuggle and Cuddle Round the Clock Snuggle with your baby. Cuddle with your baby. Smell your baby. Kiss her sweet little baby feet. Stroke that baby-fine hair. Repeat. Take Afternoon Strolls Walking is good for the brain, good for the bod, and might not be something that you'll get to do as much on weekdays once you head back to work. Assess Your Clothing Situation The fact is that the postpartum is a different body - and your work clothes might need an assessment and/or update given the new changes. Prepare Some Freezer Meals Stock up the freezer with meals for the upcoming weeks that you're back at work - instead of cooking, you'll be maximizing your time at home with your babe.S Go to the Park If you're office bound, be sure to spend some precious time with your baby in the great outdoors. Baby might not be old enough to appreciate it, but you will. Do Absolutely Nothing I know, new moms do not have the leisure of doing absolutely nothing - but savor those down, quiet moments. Stock Up Your Breast Milk Stash If you are breastfeeding, now is the time to stock up that breast milk stash. Make sure your breast pump is in good working order and plan out what your pumping situation will be at work. Organize Your Home Now is a great time to get your home organized. The transition is likely to go much smoother if everything is neat and tidy - and will really come in handy when your nanny calls to ask where something is. Join a Playgroup Baby playgroups are just as much for the mama as they are the babe. Joining one, specifically a working-mom playgroup, will help connect you with women who are going through the same issues - and could even provide lifelong friendships for both you and your baby. Nap Sleeping when the baby sleeps is much easier said than done, but since napping is generally frowned upon at work, take advantage of the "day nap" while you are still on leave. Take a Mommy-and-Me Class (or Two) They are not for everyone, but mommy-and-me classes are a bit of a rite of passage. Generally speaking they are during the week, so take the opportunity while you're on maternity leave to see what they are all about. Heck, you might even enjoy it. Send Out Snail Mail If you're planning on doing a birth announcement, or if you've got any thank you notes left to pen, now is the time. The last thing you're going to want to do when you get home from work, at least in the beginning, is address envelopes. Prepare For the Emotions If you're not already emotional, you will be. It's perfectly normal - and downright healthy. Expecting emotions and having a support system in place can help you through it. Make a Baby Book Take it from someone who has two kids and no baby books - get it done. If you wait, it may never get done because the task just gets more and more daunting as time passes. Trust me. Go on Outings Once you are back on the clock, outings like the zoo or botanical garden are still an option, but the weekends tend to get a little more crowded. So take as many crowd-free outings with your babe as you can and enjoy these special days together. Get Your Childcare Ducks in a Row Arranging childcare for your tot is a no-brainer. I'm sure you did that ages ago. So do yourself a favor and make sure you've got all your ducks in a row there. Many mamas even do a dry run either with their nanny or daycare provider just to make sure everything is ready for the big day. Take a Family Trip Your first family trip with an infant will not, I repeat, will not be the most relaxing trip of your life - but it's also one that you'll always remember and cherish. And not having to take off work is a great way to squeeze in a little vacation with your new bundle of joy. And heck, a few days in a hotel with your baby might just be the push you need to say, "Yup, I'm ready to go back to work." | 4 | 2,715 | lifestyle |
Cara Delevingne owns the tomboy-chic genre, thanks to her affinity for high-tops, muscle tees, and slogan beanies. And when she wants to do glam, she does it with her own boyish flair - enter the sexy blazer/pants combo, without a shirt underneath! Here are eight times we were envious of Cara's sexy shirtless looks. On Allison: Cynthia Vincent skirt and Dune London boots | 8 | 2,716 | video |
Mike Pereira on the reversal of Dez Bryant's catch in the Packers-Cowboys playoff game. | 1 | 2,717 | sports |
NC State's Beejay Anya comes flying through the lane for the thunderous putback dunk in NC State's win against #2 Duke. | 1 | 2,718 | sports |
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Hobbled but happy, Aaron Rodgers might have felt a bit lucky, too. BOX SCORE: Packers 26, Cowboys 21 RELATED: Wording of NFL rule applied to Dez Bryant's overturned catch NFL playoff winners and losers: A tale of Kam and Cam Lions send condolences to Cowboys after tough call No matter: The All-Pro quarterback and his Green Bay Packers are one step away from the Super Bowl. More stationary than usual because of a left calf injury, Rodgers rallied the Packers from an 8-point deficit with two second-half touchdowns passes to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday. The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with 4:06 remaining, went undefeated at Lambeau Field this season. They head to Seattle next weekend for the NFC title game. The Seahawks (13-4) beat Green Bay in the season opener, 36-16. "I think I got 120 minutes left in me," Rodgers said. Green Bay might not have had any time left in its season if not for referee Gene Steratore's decision. Dez Bryant's leaping, bobbling 31-yard catch at the Packers 1 on a fourth-and-2 play was challenged by Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy. Instead of first-and-goal for Dallas (13-5), the ball went over to the Packers. "Some people think throwing the red flag is fun," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "It was such an impactful play, you had to challenge. It was a confident challenge. And a hopeful one, too." One packed with controversy, as well. "Look, I'll tell you this, I've never seen that a day in my life," Bryant said. "I want to know why it wasn't a catch." Because Bryant didn't maintain control all the way to the ground, as the rule states. Replays showed Bryant bobbling the ball as he rolled into the end zone, with part of it touching the field. "By rule he must hold onto it throughout entire process of contacting the ground," tweeted Dean Blandino, the league's director of officiating. "He didn't, so it is incomplete." An impassioned Bryant didn't buy it. "All I know is I had possession, I had possession of the ball coming down," Bryant said. "That's possession, right? One, two, reach. Bam, that's possession." Green Bay closed it out before a Lambeau-record 79,704 on Randall Cobb's diving 12-yard reception of a deflected pass on third-and-11. That gave Cobb eight catches for 116 yards and set off a raucous celebration at the iconic venue. "It's unbelievable," Cobb said. "For the ball to get tipped and magically appear in my area, you can't tell me there's not a God. That was a crazy play." One of many. The Cowboys' first postseason trip to Green Bay since the 1967 Ice Bowl for the NFL championship resulted in their first road defeat of the season after eight victories. Dallas got 123 yards rushing from league leader DeMarco Murray and a courageous effort from Tony Romo, who hurt his left leg in the third quarter. That meant there were two hobbling quarterbacks. All-Pro Rodgers, bothered by a left calf he injured in Game 15, lost much of his trademark elusiveness as the game wore on. "A little bit worse, yeah," Rodgers said of how his calf felt as the game progressed. "Hard to say, see how it feels in the morning." Regardless, he was on-target for a short pass to Davante Adams that turned into the 41-yard score to make it 21-20. Then he sharply guided the Packers 80 yards to the winning points, a 13-yard bullet to backup tight end Richard Rodgers in the back of the end zone. Murray atoned in style for a third-quarter fumble, gaining 32 yards on the Cowboys' ensuing possession, including a 29-yard sprint one play after Romo hurt his leg. The hobbling Romo handed to Murray for the 1-yard plunge that made it 21-13, then limped to the bench for treatment on the leg. When he came back in, Romo was sacked on consecutive plays, the first ending the third period, the second forcing a punt. Rodgers had stood firm in firing over the middle to Adams, who cut right, shrugged off a weak tackle by J.J. Wilcox and sped into the end zone. The 90-yard drive got the Lambeau faithful back into it. Then came the decisive fourth-quarter series on which Rodgers went 7 for 7. He finished 24 for 35 for 316 yards and extended his record string without a home interception to 442 attempts. He has 39 TD passes in that span. On Green Bay's opening possession, Rodgers mostly handed to Eddie Lacy, who rushed for 45 yards on the 60-yard drive. But Rodgers had to step up away from the rush and did so spryly before hitting Andrew Quarless in the back of the end zone. Back came Dallas with just as efficient a possession that took 7:25. Tyler Clutts was wide open at the goal line for his 1-yard TD catch. Rodgers got Green Bay close on its next drive, but was clapping his hands when rookie Corey Linsley snapped the ball. Rodgers dropped it, recovered, but then was hit by Jerome Mincey, who grabbed the loose ball. It was a rare turnover for the Packers, who tied for the league lead with only 13 giveaways. Cornerback Tramon Williams' botched tackle attempt on a short pass to Terrance Williams turned into a 38-yard TD and the Cowboys led 14-7. The Packers drew closer at halftime thanks to a 31-yard completion to Cobb that set up Mason Crosby's 40-yard field goal. Crosby added a 30-yarder in the third quarter, making him the franchise's career points leader. But Green Bay could have had more. After recovering Murray's fumble at the Dallas 44 and getting to the 13, a 15-yard personal foul on guard T.J. Lang set the Packers back. But not for long. NOTES: Adams had seven catches for 117 yards and Lacy rushed for 101. ... Green Bay had not trailed at Lambeau since Week 2 against the Jets. ... Bryant finished with only three catches for 38 yards. ... Romo was 15 for 19, but for just 191 yards. | 1 | 2,719 | sports |
Oregon insider A.J. Jacobson and Ohio State insider Beanie Wells join Campus Insiders' Bonnie Bernstein for a spirited debate about Monday night's title game matchup. | 1 | 2,720 | sports |
Russell Wilson joins FOX NFL Sunday to talk about Kam Chancellor and the Seahawks playoff run. | 1 | 2,721 | sports |
Doc Rivers explains what went wrong for the Clippers in the loss to Miami. | 1 | 2,722 | sports |
Despite the recent woes, does Phil Jackson have the Knicks on the right track going forward? Brian Geltzeiler joins the crew to discuss. | 1 | 2,723 | sports |
Glittery sequins and white gowns dominate the Golden Globes red carpet. Rough cut (no reporter narration). | 8 | 2,724 | video |
Tomas Kopecky reacts after the 4-2 win over the Oilers. | 1 | 2,725 | sports |
Kings rookie Tanner Pearson is out indefinitely with a broken leg. How will the Kings survive without their second-leading scorer? | 1 | 2,726 | sports |
There were a lot of speeches made in a span of 93 minutes, but at the end, the entire crowd was rendered speechless. As he stood on the Honda Center ice with his family, watching the No. 8 banner be lifted to the ceiling, Teemu Selanne was forever lifted into history as he became the first Anaheim Duck to ever have his number retired. It was the culmination of weeks of planning by the Ducks and his wife, Sirpa. A star-studded ceremony that perfectly captured the essence of Selanne himself: Exciting, exuberant, humorous and of course, classy. But what the ceremony really celebrated was the reach that Selanne had in hockey. From Finland to Winnipeg, down through San Jose and Colorado and of course, Orange County, Selanne became more than just a franchise icon, but an icon for an entire sport. Where Wayne Gretzky left off helping grow the sport of hockey on the West Coast, Teemu Selanne picked up. "I have no doubt that hockey in Southern California, especially in Orange County, wouldn't be where it's at today without Teemu Selanne," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Selanne was recognized by Luc Robitaille and fellow Finn Jari Kurri for being a hockey ambassador. When he was finally introduced to the Honda Center faithful, Ducks' color analyst Brian Hayward joked that he probably knew all of the fans already. But for many, it wasn't really a joke, as Selanne was one of the most fan friendly athletes that any sport has ever seen. "The professional athlete that we wish all athletes are more like," Hayward said. And it couldn't be more true. Selanne began practicing his autograph when he was in second grade, sitting in class doodling the name Teemu Selanne over and over again, never knowing how many more he would have to sign in the future. There were nights where Selanne estimated signing a thousand autographs. He posed for every picture, he attended every charity event. It was never a chore for him. And he appreciated every fan that made the trek to Anaheim Sunday night - even thanking the zamboni drivers and the janitors. "People ask me all the time, 'Was the Stanley Cup the biggest win of your career?'" he said. "And I say, 'The biggest thing is that we won it right here.'" A hero to so many in Orange County and beyond, his own childhood hero, Kurri, beamed with pride when he talked about what Selanne meant to hockey in Finland. Steve Rucchin, who centered the legendary line with Selanne and Paul Kariya in 2003 Stanley Cup Final, is still in awe of the person and player that Selanne is. "I'm just very fortunate that I was in that position and I had that opportunity to play with a guy like that," Rucchin said. "An amazing person." "You couldn't think of anybody else to be the first," said former teammate Jean-Sebastien Giguere. "He's deserving in everything that he's done for the organization and the career that he had." A video narrated by former teammate George Parros didn't leave a dry eye in the house. His former teammates came out in droves to celebrate his career and roast him a little as well (Giguere said he had a "muffin of a shot"). And in case you're keeping track at home, his 93 minutes topped Mark Messier's now infamous retirement ceremony at Madison Square Garden. But even 93 minutes might not be enough time to show all of Selanne's highlight reel plays. The "Finnish Flash" led tied for the league lead with 76 goals in his rookie season with the original Winnipeg Jets, brought the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to a Stanley Cup Final and finally won that Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks. It's difficult to put into words what Selanne means to hockey and to Orange County, but to steal a phrase from him, watching the celebration of Selanne as a winger, a teammate, and a hockey ambassador, and finally, the banner being raised in to the rafters was, "Unbelievable". | 1 | 2,727 | sports |
As Denver failed to win a playoff game for 2nd time in P. Manning's 3 seasons, it looks like we could be at the end of the road. | 1 | 2,728 | sports |
Check out the best moments from this year's Golden Globe Awards. | 8 | 2,729 | video |
The Ravens, Panthers, Broncos and Cowboys all lost in the Divisional Round. Which of these teams was the most disappointing? | 1 | 2,730 | sports |
Derek Jeter has long been rumored to give gift baskets full of memorabilia to women who have "stayed the night." For the first time, one seems to be for sale. | 1 | 2,731 | sports |
Some 73,000 of what marketing director Steve Majoros describes as "the happiest owners on Earth" have already racked up 650 million electric miles on their Chevy Volts, and the 2011 model currently ranks tops in class on J.D. Power's Dependability index. One might therefore expect a steady-as-she-goes evolutionary redesign for the 2016 Volt. But instead the Gen II Volt is far more radically redesigned than was the Gen II Prius. All-new styling looks sleeker and more sporting, and the entire drivetrain, power controller, battery, and virtually everything connecting the above has been re-engineered. (The only carryover powertrain part is a little yellow shipping cap used to cover the attachment point for the shift linkage -- and it gets thrown away at the factory). These new bits are getting bolted into sleeker-looking and more aerodynamic bodywork, too. The second-gen Delta platform provides a 0.4-inch longer wheelbase. The body grows 3.3 inches longer and 0.8 inch wider, and the roofline drops 0.2 inch, but an aluminum hood and hatch plus additional use of high-strength steel help reduce weight. Aero considerations stretched the tail, just preserving the same 10.6 cubic feet of luggage space under the more swooping hatch. Interior dimensions are all identical, except for a 0.1-inch increase in rear legroom. A third rear seatbelt now allows someone to straddle the T-shaped battery pack for short trips. The interior looks more upscale, featuring two-tone color schemes; larger, higher-resolution 8.0-inch instrument cluster and infotainment screens (both of which are reconfigurable for myriad eco-coaching displays); and optional heating for the steering wheel and rear seats. Ergonomics are improved by moving HVAC controls out of the touchscreen to dedicated buttons. But providing more content at similar pricing prompted some cost cutting, and most of the plastic is rock-hard. The basic suspension setup carries over except for the addition of electric parking brake actuators to each rear caliper. We're also promised the transition from regenerative to hydraulic braking will feel less noticeable than before. New Michelin Energy Saver tires are slightly lower profile, too (215/50R17 down from 215/55R17). Powertrain revisions are aimed at increasing performance and range at reduced cost. Despite the fact that most customers do their level dangdest to never fire the current iron-block 1.4-liter engine, it's replaced by an all-aluminum Atkinson-cycle 1.5-liter I-4 EcoTec engine featuring direct injection, 12.5:1 compression, and cooled exhaust-gas recirculation. This more powerful and torquier engine is refined enough to run at up to 5,600 rpm. (The old one was capped at 4,800 rpm for noise abatement.) Peak power output in the Volt's driving cycle is listed at 101 hp at 5,600 rpm. Torque is still not quoted, but it's listed as 104 lb-ft in other applications of this engine (up from the old one's 84 hp and guesstimated 92 lb-ft), and the engine now runs on regular gas. Oh, and it will be built in Flint, Michigan. But the real kicker is the complete redesign of this transmission's guts. Instead of having one big honking electric machine propelling the car through a single planetary gearset, there are now two separate motors of slightly different designs with different peak operating ranges. This allows them to work alone or together depending on the driver's demands in different modes to better optimize efficiency. They combine to produce the same 149 hp with 21 lb-ft of additional twist (294 total). The smaller motor uses a ferrite material in lieu of pricey and scarce rare-earth metals, and the other one uses 60-percent less rare-earth metals than did the old single motor. There's 10-percent less steel in the two motors for a 33-pound weight savings. Two planetary gearsets now manage five operating modes, up from four (as reflected by the transmission's official nomenclature, 5ET50, replacing 4ET50), though only four modes are driver selectable -- Normal, Sport, Mountain, and Hold. Mountain builds up some additional battery capacity in anticipation of a long grade, and Hold preserves the current battery state of charge to allow EV motoring later in a journey. The battery shares only nine parts with its predecessor and still uses prismatic pouch-style cells and similar lithium-ion chemistry, but the various binders, separators, anode coatings, and such are altered, tipping the power/energy balance more toward the energy side. A total of 192 cells now do the work of 288, system efficiency is up 20 percent on a volume basis, and the normal operating range now utilizes more of the total battery capacity than even the Cadillac ELR's battery does (no percentages were offered), resulting in a total usable capacity of 18.4 kW-hrs (up from 17.1). That's good for a claimed EV range of 50 miles on the EPA city cycle, up from 38. Best of all, the pack weighs 30 pounds less, it has lower internal resistance, and its direct liquid cooling system is configured with about a third fewer seals (403 versus 602) for improved reliability. Further packaging improvements and mass reductions are being achieved by integrating the traction power inverter module and controller electronics onto the housing for the electric motors and transmission. This eliminates the big orange cables that used to connect the body-mounted controller to the transmission. This change, combined with the nature of ever-shrinking microelectronics, brings a 60-percent volume reduction in the power electronics and helps the powertrain shed an impressive 100 pounds. Altogether, this radical redesign of the 2016 Volt results in a weight savings of nearly 250 pounds, and Chevy claims it'll sprint to 60 mph a half-second quicker, in just 8.4 seconds. Of course jack-rabbiting around like that would only erode the 50-mile EV range and typical 1,000-mile commuting distance between fill-ups -- two bragging points that bring immeasurable joy to all drivers who've paid the hefty premium for a car that plugs in. 2016 Chevrolet Volt BASE PRICE $36,000 (est) VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan ENGINE 1.5L/101-hp/104-lb-ft (est) Atkinson cycle MDOHC 16-valve I-4 plus 149-hp/294-lb-ft front electric motors; 149 hp/294 lb-ft comb CURB WEIGHT 3550 lb (mfr) WHEELBASE 106.1 in LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 180.4 x 71.2 x 56.4 in 0-60 MPH 8.4 sec (mfr est) EPA COMB FUEL ECON 41 mpg/102 mpg-e (est) ON SALE IN U.S. Fourth quarter 2015 | 9 | 2,732 | autos |
George Clooney, Kathy Bates, Helen Mirren are among celebrities to show solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo attack at the Golden Globe Awards. Rough cut (no reporter narration). | 6 | 2,733 | entertainment |
By Benjamin Bornstein Former Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is interested in buying the Atlanta Hawks as part of a group bidding on them. The Hawks just went on sale this past week and should sell for a pretty penny. Aaron was the home run king for 33 years after his retirement (thanks a lot, Barry Bonds) and is trying to team up with a group of potential owners led by Memphis Grizzlies minority owner and vice chairman Steve Kaplan, Indonesian media magnates Erick Thohir and Handy Poernomo Soetedjo and former Grizzlies CEO Jason Levien, the current managing general partner of MLS club DC United. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the group also reportedly includes "a select and diverse group of prominent investors." The consortium with Aaron is the second known group to be interested in buying the Hawks. David Aldridge of TNT reported earlier this week that a group led by former NBA players Grant Hill and Junior Bridgeman has put together a bid with a group including former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo and his son, former Suns and Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo. Aaron also has ties to the Atlanta area having been in the Braves front office since 1976 and he owns several different businesses to give him quite the impressive business portfolio. | 1 | 2,734 | sports |
Donovan McNabb thinks this could end up being the final chapter in Peyton Manning's historic career. | 1 | 2,735 | sports |
Freya Beamish, Economist at Lombard Street Research, explains why China's competitiveness in many markets, including the auto sector, is in a "difficult situation." | 3 | 2,736 | finance |
120 gets you caught up on the Divisional round's action, Dez's non-catch, a day of upsets in college basketball and a busy NBA slate as well. | 1 | 2,737 | sports |
David Blatt gives his take on the 103-84 loss to the Kings. | 1 | 2,738 | sports |
The army school in Peshawar, Pakistan that was attacked by the Pakistani Taliban reopens on today. CNN's Michelle Stockman reports. | 8 | 2,739 | video |
Rutgers basketball gets 120 Seconds of Glory for earning their first win over a top five team in school history. | 1 | 2,740 | sports |
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 103-84 drubbing at the hands of the host Sacramento Kings on Sunday: 1. Man, LeBron James or not, this just can't happen. I don't want to say the Cavs mailed it in, because I'm not sure that's what happened. It just looks like without LeBron James, young stars such as Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love don't yet know how to win. 2. Granted, it takes time for teams to gel, and after a whole lot of newcomers in the offseason, the Cavs started two more Sunday: J.R. Smith and Timofey Movgoz. Nor did they have James, who remained sidelined with back and knee strains. But fans are getting tired of the excuses and empty promises. Just win a darn game. At the very least, give yourself a chance against a so-so opponent. Instead, this thing got ugly quickly. 3. Interestingly, Mozgov and Smith looked like the Cavs' two best defenders -- and they've been Cavs for less than a week. What's that say about the other guys? Somehow, someway this team needs to be better defensively. I don't know if it is a lack of effort or what. I don't have the answers. But I see the problems, and Sunday was one of them. 4. I just get the sense that something is not right here. The Kings committed just four turnovers. And while Darren Collison is a nice point guard, we're not talking Bob Cousy here. The Cavs simply applied no pressure. 5. And that was just the defense. Offensively, the Cavs attempted 78 field goals. Thirty-two of them were 3-pointers. Do the math, and you'll see that 41 percent of the Cavs' shots were from way, way out. Is that really the offense? 6. Now, I didn't expect the Cavs to be super awesome right now. There are just too many new players, too many guys who've never won anything playing key roles, and a first-time NBA coach in David Blatt. I suspected it would be a little rocky, even with LeBron. But I sure thought they'd be better than 19-19, even without LeBron. He's missed nine games. The Cavs have won one. 7. That means the Cavs are 18-11 with James. I suspect he alone will get them to 45 wins. In the East ... oh, forget it. I'm getting way ahead of myself. The bottom line is the Cavs SHOULD be a better-than-50-win team. They SHOULD be a major threat in the playoffs. And they SHOULD be better than ever with the additions of Smith, Mozgov, Iman Shumpert and a healthy LeBron. I still think they'll finish in the top four in the conference. I still believe they can win the Central Division. I still believe there is a lot of basketball to be played and a lot of time to make up ground. And I'm right. I just don't believe it as much as I used to, and nights like Sunday are a big reason why. 8. Both Blatt and Irving talked about a lack of energy and intensity. Hey, it happens. This is an 82-game season. But I'd think not having LeBron would motivate guys to play harder. Instead, it too often looks as if some are just killing time until he returns. 9. Blatt said: "We are going through a lot of stuff right now. A lot of trials and tribulations, a lot of changes, a lot of adjustments on the fly." 10. The coach speaks the truth, but it's his job to make it work. That's why the Cavs brought him here. That's not unfair or harsh. That's just the reality of being a coach in this league. If his team doesn't play with energy, he takes the blame. Right, wrong, whatever. That's just the way it always works in sports. 11. Love finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Mozgov went for 14 and 12, respectively. Kyrie scored 21 and passed for seven assists. Those are all good numbers. But the Cavs need to learn how to turn them into winning numbers. Clearly, they have not yet. 12. There's a possibility James could return for Tuesday's game at Phoenix. I'm not sure he's completely ready, but I'm not sure how much more the poor guy can bear to watch. Last thing this team needs is to be 20-23 or whatever in a week. Without LeBron, that's entirely possible. 13. The Kings (16-21) shot 49 percent from the floor. DeMarcus Cousins (26 points, 13 rebounds) and Rudy Gay (23 points) were outstanding. Collison scored 16 and played Irving at least even. I think Kyrie has made huge strides in terms of team play and defense this season, but this was far from a banner night from him. It was too easy for Collison to get the Kings into their offense and drive to the basket. 14. As usual, I've probably rambled on long enough without really offering any solutions. I just know that fans deserve better in terms of effort. They've been through a lot the past four years. They shouldn't have to watch their team just go in the tank time and time again. The Cavs need LeBron, and they need him fast. And that may be the most disappointing thing about all of this. They were supposed to be deeper and stronger and better. And they are. And they deserve more time -- without a doubt. But it can't continue to be put on hold. Eventually, and soon, things need to start to take shape, or this season might just slip away. | 1 | 2,741 | sports |
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Another undefeated team went down in college basketball on Sunday. Duke couldn't handle the NC State big men as the Wolfpack won, 87-75. NC State was lead by Trevor Lacey's 21 points. | 1 | 2,744 | sports |
In order to boost the fuel economy of a couple of its luxury SUVs, Land Rover is adding a pair of diesel-powered options to its lineup. The British SUV-maker revealed the 2016 Range Rover HSE Td6 and 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 at the 2015 Detroit auto show this week. The new Td6 models will be powered by a 3.0-liter Td6 turbodiesel V-6 making 254 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque at just 1750 rpm. In comparison, the gasoline 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 makes 340 hp and 332 lb-ft at 3500 rpm, while the gasoline 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 makes 510 hp and 461 lb-ft at 2500 rpm. Like the gas engines, the new Td6 engine is backed by a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Estimated fuel economy for the new diesel-powered rigs is expected to be 22/28/25 mpg city/highway/combined -- a 32-percent improvement over the supercharged V-6 engine's 19-mpg combined rating. The gasoline V-6 is EPA-rated 17/23/19 mpg in the Range Rover Sport and 17/22/19 mpg in the Range Rover. Land Rover says the Td6 increases overall range to 658 miles: gains of 8 percent for the Ranger Rover Sport and 3.3 percent for the Range Rover. Land Rover claims the diesel-powered 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 and 2016 Range Rover HSE Td6 models can reach 60 mph in 7.1 and 7.4 seconds, respectively. The automaker also says the same models with the gasoline V-6 can reach 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and 7.1-7.4 seconds, depending on wheelbase. In testing, our long-term 2014 Range Rover with the 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 reached 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The diesel's low-end torque is ideal for towing and off-road driving, according to Land Rover. The 3.0-liter Td6 turbodiesel V-6 is built around a Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) engine block for high strength and low weight. The block features deep skirts, a cross-bolted design, and one-piece structural aluminum oil pump to help with refinement and low combustion noise. Land Rover updated U.S.-spec engines with a water-cooled turbocharger with ball bearings and new vanes and nozzles. The updates improve overall efficiency by 8 percent as well as durability in high-temperature environments. Other features include a two-stage oil pump to improve efficiency and a revised two-stage fuel-injection system for reduced hydrocarbon emissions and knock reduction. Dual-isolation engine mounts further add refinement. As with most modern diesel engines, the Td6 injects Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) via a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce NOx emissions to meet U.S. LEV 3 standards. Additionally, the Low Pressure EGR system recirculates exhaust air after the DPF filter and routes it back to the turbocharger inlet where it travels through the intercooler for a lower peak combustion temperature. The EGR system in turn lowers NOx emissions. The new Td6-powered SUVs have been tested in the U.S. in the most extreme conditions and terrains from sea level to 14,000-feet elevation and from the coldest winter days in the North to the hottest summer days in the Southwest. Land Rover says the test fleet will accumulate more than 1 million miles before the SUV goes on sale in fall 2015 as 2016 model-year vehicles. Source: Land Rover | 9 | 2,745 | autos |
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The new MacBook will be Apple's latest statement on minimalism. At least that's the case that 9to5Mac Senior Editor Mark Gurman made this week . Because it may be even thinner than the already-thin MacBook Air , connectors and ports will vanish, according to Gurman, citing sources within Apple. "Apple has a history of ditching ports ahead of other manufacturers," he said in a brief phone interview. "They got rid of the floppy drive and replaced that with the optical CD drive [and] ditched their own standard charger on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod pretty early on too so it's in Apple's history," he said. Indeed, the move to a new power connector was critical, allowing Apple to make devices thinner. And thinner always means jettisoning excess baggage that often means connectors. If Gurman's story is accurate, then (excluding the headphone jack) it comes down to essentially one USB Type-C port . What is a Type-C port? It's a big (or should I say small) departure from the USB connectors used today on laptops. It is small enough to use with even the thinnest peripheral devices. And both ends are the same. Also, you don't have to worry about how to plug it in, i.e., which side is up. But is that one connector enough? "Based on the technology available for the USB Type C port, it can do a lot," Gurman said. That includes (in addition to attaching peripherals) charging the MacBook (not unlike the micro USB connector used to power phones and tablets). Will PC makers follow suit? We'll have to see but, for now, it's almost a badge of honor to squeeze in as many ports as possible, even in the thinnest designs. Hewlett-Packard for example, recently came out with the Elitebook Folio 1020 Special Edition, a very thin/light laptop (a mere 2.2 pounds) with a 12.5-inch display. But it sports an array of connectors, including two USB 3.0 ports, a MicroSD slot, and HDMI video output. And Dell's gorgeous 2.6-pound update to its XPS 13 laptop is also brimming with ports, including two USB 3.0, a mini DisplayPort, and an SD card reader. My guess: until corporate America says it no longer needs all those ports, PC makers will toe the line. | 3 | 2,747 | finance |
Aaron Rodgers may have been playing with a torn calf, but he was able to hold off a late surge by the Cowboys and lead the Packers to the NFC Championship. | 1 | 2,748 | sports |
War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served...nothing lasts forever. These cities may be lost, but you can find them today and get a fascinating glimpse into a time that is long gone. You don't have to travel the world to get lost in their magnificence. Discover the intrigue of these ten ancient cites. Skara Brae, Scotland More a village than a city, this prehistoric set of ruins in Orkney is of a small farming settlement over 5000 years old. It was discovered in 1850 after a wild storm revealed the stone remnants. Excavations (and more storms) showed the village had at least eight stone cottages, complete with beds, hearths and shelves. It seems erosion brought the village closer to the sea, until it was abandoned and left to the enshrouding sands for four millennia. Today, erosion continues to threaten the site, and visits in winter depend on weather conditions. Babylon, Iraq Babylon, settled around 2500 BC, became a great centre of the Mesopotamian world 500 years later, when Hammurabi, the king of the Babylon empire, made it his capital. It was destroyed in the 6th century BC by the Assyrians, and then left to fall into ruin in the 2nd century BC, following the death of Alexander the Great. The ruins of Babylon conjure images of a biblical past: the tower of Babel; the beautiful hanging gardens...and there's that certain disco song that just won't leave your head. Taxila, Pakistan Founded by an ancient Indian King sometime around the 7th century BC, Taxila (or Takshashila) is a tale of three lost cities. The first was built on a hill, later known as Bhir Mound. In an Old Testament-style confusion of begats and political intrigue, the city was lost to a new Taxila, known as Sirkap, built by Greek invaders. It enjoyed a period of significance in the world of philosophy and the arts, which continued under the Kushans, who took over and refounded Taxil as Sirsukh. Eventually, the city was lost to the Huns in the 6th century, who destroyed it and left it in ruins. Visit the site today, about 30km northwest of Islamabad. The Taxila Museum houses all manner of artifacts, which help you get a feel for the complex history of this once-great city. Dunwich, England Here was a town basking in glory, a major seaport and one of the largest cities in medieval Britain, said to have been the capital of East Anglia - but all built on sand. In the late 13th century a storm blew in, demolishing a good part of the town. Coastal erosion chipped in and before you could say 'cursed city', only a few cottages remained. Tales of haunted beaches abound, and at low tide you might well hear the muted tolling of church bells beneath the waves. Palenque, Mexico At the foot of the Chiapas mountains in southwestern Mexico, Palenque is an archaeologist's treasure trove. The city appears to have existed at least since 100 years BC. Five hundred years later it became a major population centre of Classic Mayan civilisation, complete with myth and legend: child kings, invasions, decapitations, court intrigue and finally the abandonment of the city. Angkor, Cambodia Crumbling stone temples in the python grip of jungle vines, a flash of turmeric-colored robes disappearing into the alcoves of ancient temples. Angkor has its fair share of tourists, but its size means you'll easily find a place to get lost in the distant past. The great city was enormous, new research suggesting it covered 3000 sq km. Built by a succession of Khmer god-kings from AD 900 to 1200, it had a population close to one million, and was the capital of the Khmer empire. It's been suggested that climate change caused the city to be abandoned some 500 years ago. Wittenoom, Australia Way out west, in the desert-dominated state of Western Australia, you'll find a town if not fully lost, so close to being a ghost as makes no difference. Officially no longer a town, and not receiving government services, this place supported an asbestos-mining industry until the mid-1960s, when health concerns over the lung-clogging stuff spelt its demise. To fully experience it, take a long drive north from the state's capital, Perth. A lonely drive to a lonely place! Bodie, California In the Sierra Nevada mountains east of Yosemite National Park, California's largest ghost town, Bodie, stands in an intentional state of arrested decay. As you walk down the empty main streets past the skeletal remains of banks, boarding houses and brothels, you might get the impression that the hurly-burly gold miners and red-light madams just packed up and caught the last stagecoach out yesterday. A national historic landmark, Bodie now harbors over 200 buildings and historic structures that could take you all day to explore. Herculaneum, Italy Like nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum was lost to a river of Vesuvian lava and ash in AD 79. An upper-class town, home to members of the imperial family, it was uncovered about 250 years ago and remains a treasure trove for archaeologists. The pyroclastic flow that enveloped the city carbonised organic matter, preserving structures and human bodies. Most enticing, though, are the hundreds of scrolls found in the Valley of the Papyri, text from the only ancient library to have survived into modern times. Carthage, Tunisia It's never enough for a great city to be destroyed only once. After 900 years exerting power in North Africa and southern Europe, Carthage succumbed to the wrath of the Roman Empire (needled for so long by the elephant-led armies of Hannibal). Later rebuilt by the Romans and raised to new glory, it once again found itself at the nexus of conflict and was destroyed by Arab Muslims expanding their own sphere of control. Today, on the outskirts of Tunis, you can visit the crumbling remains of Roman baths, temples, and villas being absorbed by the sprawl of the city. | 2 | 2,749 | travel |
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Campus Insiders' Shae Peppler, Pete Fiutak and Doug Chapman are ready to crown a winner for Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship. | 1 | 2,751 | sports |
Marc Gasol sounds off after the double overtime victory over the Suns. | 1 | 2,752 | sports |
The NBA All-Star Game is nearing, and Rick picks his starting five for the Eastern Conference. Who would you go with? | 1 | 2,753 | sports |
Trevor Cooney scored 28 points, shooting 7-for-11 on 3-pt field goals, to lead Syracuse to a 70-57 win against Florida State. Xavier Rathan-Mayes scored 14 points for the Seminoles in the loss. Rakeem Christmas added 14 points and 11 rebounds as Syracuse improves to 3-0 in the ACC. | 1 | 2,754 | sports |
Peyton Manning's loss to the Colts dropped him to 11-13 in the postseason and he now has nine playoffs where his teams were "one and done." What does this mean? | 1 | 2,755 | sports |
UCLA won its second straight, defeating Cal 73-54 behind 15 points and seven rebounds from Kevon Looney. | 1 | 2,756 | sports |
Though Volkswagen is taking its sweet time readying the seven-passenger crossover first shown in the form of the CrossBlue concept in early 2013, the automaker is inching closer to the launch of that important model. At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen is showing off yet another variation of the CrossBlue, the five-passenger Cross Coupe GTE. Like the Golf GTE released for Europe, the Cross Coupe GTE concept is a sporty plug-in hybrid. Unlike the Golf GTE, however, the Cross Coupe GTE uses a 3.6-liter VR6 narrow-angle V-6 producing 276 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The concept's internal combustion engine is joined by two electric motors, making 54 hp and 162 lb-ft in the front; and 114 hp and 199 lb-ft in the rear. Combined system output is 355 hp and 280 lb-ft, which VW estimates is enough for acceleration to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.0 seconds, and on to a top speed of 130 mph. Instead of housing a driveshaft, the center tunnel holds a compact 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery. However, Volkswagen maintains that the concept still utilizes an "electric driveshaft" thanks to the rear-motor all-wheel-drive setup. VW estimates fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Cross Coupe GTE is the third concept from Volkswagen previewing its upcoming production crossover, and as such it bears a resemblance to the original CrossBlue and the CrossBlue Coupe shown at the 2013 Los Angeles show. However, VW says the Cross Coupe "marks a break with the previous concept cars and thus increases the momentum toward series production." The automaker also stresses that this concept's front end gives us a better idea of what to expect from the production seven-seater when it hits production at VW's Chattanooga plant by the end of 2016. That front end features headlights, turn signals, and a grille that are integrated seamlessly. The grille is framed by two aluminum bars, which are polished at the front and brushed on the top. The concept's overhangs give it off-road-worthy ramp breakover, approach, and departure angles. In back are horizontal taillights and a skidplate with an integrated diffuser. The crossover rides on 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 285/40-size tires. The Cross Coupe GTE concept's interior also previews VW's future design language, and draws inspiration from the German Bauhaus movement, according to the automaker. Front and center is a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, which is flanked by two sets of vertical HVAC vents. The gesture control functionality VW recently debuted at CES is put to work in the Cross Coupe, with proximity sensors placed in the cabin to pick up specific movements. For example, passengers can swipe through the air to browse and play songs. Depending on the driving profile selected (Snow, Sport, On-Road, or Off-Road), the look of the screen and graphics will change. Navigation can be displayed in two or three dimensions. With the 3D view selected, three or more maps can float above one another, each showing something different -- from Points of Interest to directions to altitude. The instrument display is a 12.3-inch screen with 1440x540 pixel resolution, and graphics that change depending on mode selected. Those modes include Hybrid, E-Mode, Off-Road, Battery Charge/Hold, and a performance-oriented GTE setting. In the all-electric E-Mode, the Cross Coupe concept has a range of up to 20 miles. GTE mode increases throttle, transmission, and steering response, and coaxes the full output out of the gas engine and electric motors. Off-Road mode puts the crossover in full-time all-wheel drive, with the front electric motor acting as a generator to provide power to the rear. Because of the MQB platform's modular nature, Volkswagen says that a wide range of drivetrain options -- including the Cross Coupe GTE's plug-in hybrid setup -- is possible. It also hints that a production version of this concept could be built, possibly with other available drivetrains. That will have to wait until after the seven-seater arrives late next year, but things are looking good for VW fans in the market for a more-entertaining plug-in crossover. | 9 | 2,757 | autos |
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By Vincent Frank After this weekend's slate of NFL Divisional Playoff matchups, the final four has been decided. From Russell Wilson and the Legion of Boom laying the hammer down against the Carolina Panthers to Andrew Luck's Indianapolis Colts going into Denver and defeating the Broncos, there were some great overall performances. Meanwhile, both the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers held serve at home against what were pretty darn good football teams. Here are 10 takeaways from the NFL Divisional Playoffs. 1. Inconsistent NFL Rules and Bad Officiating Marring the Playoffs Thus Far Following the controversial end to the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday afternoon, we have seen either horrible officiating or some shoddy rules help decide the outcome of football games in each of the past two weeks. This time it came in the form of the "Calvin Johnson Rule," in which Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant seemingly made a potential game-winning catch of a Tony Romo pass down to the Packers one-yard line with his team down by five towards the end of final quarter. After initially ruling it a catch, officials overturned the call on review. That essentially ended Dallas' hopes of winning the game. This comes on the heals of a controversial call at the end of the Cowboys-Lions wild card game last weekend. A play that helped send Dallas to this weekend's playoff action. No matter who you are rooting for, no one wants to see officiating help dictate the outcomes of football games. While we can't assess what would have happened at the end of each game, playoff matchups should be decided by players, not officials. It's that simple. 2. The Seattle Seahawks are the Odds-On Favorites to Repeat as Champions Now prepared to host a Packers team that it beat by 20 points at home in Week 1, Pete Carroll's squad has to be considered the favorites to become the first repeat Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004. In an outcome that most people predicted, Seattle absolutely laid the wood against Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night. Russell Wilson accounted for 290 yards and three scores while avoiding a single turnover. Meanwhile, Seattle's defense forced three turnovers on the night. It really is simple. If Seattle continues to avoid turnovers on offense and is able to make some big plays on that side of the ball, its defense will do the rest. There is not a team remaining in the playoffs that can beat the Seahawks if they play like we have seen over the past two months. 3. Aaron Rodgers' Gritty Performance Was One for the Ages The injury to Rodgers' calf was more than noticeable during the Packers game against Dallas on Sunday. Unable to really do anything outside of hang in the pocket and improvise when pressure came his way, Rodgers struggled a great deal out of the gate. Writing another chapter in what has been a storybook career, Rodgers was able to shake off the rust (and the injury) to lead Green Bay to its first NFC Championship game in four seasons. It appears that he was moving better in the second half, but was still unable to run down the field with his teammates after the Packers earned a first down. This didn't stop Rodgers from leading two impressive touchdown-scoring drives in the final 20 minutes of regulation to lead his team back from an eight-point deficit. Overall, Rodgers completed 24-of-36 passes for over 300 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Postseason included, the MVP candidate has now thrown 28 touchdowns compared to zero interceptions in his last nine home starts. Now prepared to lead his team on the road against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game, Rodgers will look to write yet another chapter in what has been an already Hall of Fame worthy career. 4. Andrew Luck's Career-Defining Moment . Luck may not have played great football on Sunday in Denver. The Colts defense may have bailed them out big time against what was a struggling Broncos offense. But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that Indianapolis is making its first trip to the conference title with Luck under center. It is doing so after beating the best quarterback in its franchise history in potentially the final game of his career. Talk about things going full circle. As it is, Luck matured from a talented regular season quarterback to someone that showed he can lead his team deep into the playoffs with the odds stacked against him. No one really gave the Colts a chance in this one, but the team was able to dominate the trenches in a performance that rivals what the franchise had done early in Manning's career with the team. For that, Sunday's performance may very well be the first of many career-defining moments for Luck and his Colts. 5. Thoughts of Tom Brady's Demise Were Greatly Exaggerated New England put up a total 14 rushing yards in its game against the Baltimore Ravens, which represents the lowest figure for a winning team in the history of the playoffs. Continually bailing the rest of his team out and showing he was the best player in the field, Brady was still able to lead the Patriots to five touchdown-scoring drives of 60-plus yards. When the clock struck zero on the Ravens season, the future Hall of Famer finished with 367 passing yards and three scores in an impressive 35-31 victory. Remember earlier in the season when Brady and the Patriots were struggling? There was a ton of talk about that being the end of the road for what has been one of the most successful stretches for a franchise in the history of the league. The defining moment during that time came following a 41-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs back in Week 4. That game saw Brady put up just 159 yards and two interceptions. From that point on, the Patriots have won 11 of 13 games with Brady himself accounting for 33 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions. They will now host Andrew Luck and the Colts for a chance to earn a sixth Super Bowl appearance with Brady under center. 6. Thoughts of Peyton Manning's Demise Were Not Manning simply isn't the same football player that we have seen for the past 15-plus seasons. Whether it's the thigh injury that has limited him in practice or just father time catching up, Manning looks like a shell of his former self. In Denver's uninspiring performance against Baltimore on Sunday, the veteran looked completely lost out there. He had no zip on the ball, struggled maintaining fluidity in the pocket and lacked the accuracy that has come to define his career. Sunday's game, which could very well have been Manning's swan song, saw him complete just 26-of-46 passes for just 211 yards in the 24-13 loss. Now left to contemplate his future in the coming weeks, Manning's next decision will be the biggest of his career. No one wants to see him go out on the bad note we saw Sunday, but no one would blame him for hanging those cleats up. 7. Russell Wilson's Imminent Extension It is being reported that within the next few months, Wilson will become the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL with an annual average salary north of $20 million. No matter what happens moving forward in the playoffs, this is money that he's earned. Maybe not the most flashy signal caller in the NFL right now, Wilson's leadership on the field and improvisational skills are undoubtedly the best in the league. What he has done thus far in his career, especially after entering the league as a third-round pick with questions about his height, is something out of Hollywood. Now on the verge of a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance in just three NFL seasons, Wilson has a chance to show everyone why his early-career success is something we can expect to continue moving forward. Seattle's front office has built a juggernaut and Wilson is just the guy to lead that franchise in the years to come. The only real drama as it relates to his first veteran contract is whether the dynamic youngster will take a shorter-term deal in order to hopefully cash in later on when the television revenue comes in and the salary cap increases. 8. Davante Adams' Breakout Performance is a Sign of Things to Come Those of us who were on the Adams bandwagon leading up to the 2014 NFL draft are currently feeling some sort of vindication. Naysayers indicated that he was a product of Fresno State's scheme and benefited from having Derek Carr at quarterback while playing in a lesser conference. Those skeptics obviously didn't recognize the talent that was apparent on tape throughout his college career. After an up-and-down regular season that saw him become an important part of the Packers offense, Adams broke out big time against the Cowboys on Sunday. Acting the part of a slippery receiver and doing a tremendous job dropping down between coverage, Adams put up seven receptions for 117 yards and a score. With Randall Cobb slated to become a free agent, there is a good chance that the Packers will decide to move on from him and insert Adams in the lineup opposite Jordy Nelson next season. After all, that had to be one of the reasons the team exhausted a second-round pick on him this past May. More than that, Adams figures to play an important role if the Packers are going to go into CenturyLink next weekend and upset Seattle. Barring a matchup against Richard Sherman, which seems unlikely at this point, Adams could very well end up putting in a similar performance in the NFC Championship game. 9. Joe Flacco and Tony Romo Prove Their Worth in Defeat Flacco may have thrown two crucial interceptions in Baltimore's narrow 35-31 loss to New England on Saturday, but his performance leading up to that game and actually within the confines of the game itself has turned the veteran into a quarterback opposing teams will be fearing in January for years to come. He still put up four touchdown passes and led the Ravens to a ridiculous 428 total yards against a Patriots defense that has been among the best in the NFL in recent months. That in and of itself should tell us what we need to know about Flacco moving forward. As it relates to Romo, he didn't necessarily stand out against the Packers on Sunday. Instead, it was nothing more than a workmanlike performance from the much-maligned signal caller. He ended the afternoon completing 15-of-19 passes for 191 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. It was yet another solid effort from a quarterback that has drawn unfair criticism throughout his career. It also represented a transformation of sorts for Romo. Outside of a select few skeptics, most around the football world now view him as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. The simple fact that he could go into Lambeau Field and almost lead his team to the NFC Championship game should tell us volumes about where Romo is in his career right now. 10. Conference Championship Game Matchups Decided And then there were four. Seattle will host Green Bay in the early game on Sunday, while New England will play host to Indianapolis in the evening game. It promises to be a great day for fans of playoff football, but there aren't a whole heck of a lot of stories to follow here. Sure, Green Bay will look to avenge its blowout loss against Seattle back in Week 1. Andrew Luck will also attempt to lead his Colts to the Super Bowl against a quarterback in Tom Brady who has been to five. Outside of that, there aren't the rivalry games that we saw during conference championship weekend last season. Remember when San Francisco went into Seattle to play for the NFC Championship game? What about Tom Brady and Peyton Manning lining up against one another for what was likely the last time in the postseason? Also, there isn't a ton of drama here. Barring an upset of epic proportions, Seattle is likely going to be hoisting a second consecutive Lombardi Trophy. It's heads and shoulders above the other three teams remaining in the playoffs. That takes some of the fun away from it, especially for those of us who don't have a rooting interest one way or another. | 1 | 2,761 | sports |
The Golden Globes just might be our favorite award show - all our favorite movie stars and television actors strut their gorgeous stuff on the same night. While the jury's still out on who will receive the prestigious honor of being worthy of our best Golden Globes looks gallery (and our worst looks gallery), the night is young! Lorde has already shocked us by completely switching up her look, and Rosamund Pike has debuted a asymmetrical new crop. Above all, the celebrities look effortlessly gorgeous . . . even though host Tina Fey stated it took her "three hours for [her] to prepare for [her] role as human woman." Keep checking back - we'll be updating the looks live so you never miss a smoky eye or gorgeous updo. Jennifer Lopez Jennifer was her supersexy self with a matte plum smoky eye and dewy nude lip. Lupita Nyong'o Lupita's glittery purple and blue pastel eye shadow and floral gown had us dreaming of Spring. Reese Witherspoon Reese kept her sideswept waves from looking too fussy by keeping the ends of her strands straight. Viola Davis Viola glittered on the red carpet with sparkly mauve shadow and pearly body luminizer. Amy Adams Amy went matchy-matchy on the red carpet, coordinating her eye shadow to her hair and gown to her eyes. Keira Knightley The reportedly pregnant Keira was simply glowing, only accenting her natural beauty with soft brown eye shadow and strawberry lips. Keira Knightley Keira's messy bun was accented with a stunning diamond feather hairpiece. Jessica Chastain Jessica's smoky bronze shadow complemented the hue of her sexy gown. Jessica Chastain Here's a side view of Jessica's stunning look - talk about smoky eye shadow inspiration! Tina Fey Host Tina wore her strands in an elegant ponytail with lots of volume at the crown. Kerry Washington Kerry's look was both sweet and sensual thanks to inky eyeliner and a soft rose pout. Emma Stone Emma elongated her gorgeous feline eyes with a smoky cat eye, while her tousled wob lent a casual feel to her chic look. Emily Blunt Emily's crown of braids and white ruched gown made her look like a Grecian goddess. Emily Blunt Emily's french braid crown was equally elegant and fun (perfect for an award show or music festival alike). Diane Kruger Diane showed off flawless skin on the red carpet, reiterating that she is the perfect choice for Chanel's latest skin care campaigns. Kate Hudson Kate's tight, slicked-back strands showed off her frosty white shadow and simple rose-gold lip gloss. Kate Hudson Kate's knotted bun allowed her to flaunt her flawless shoulders. Lorde Lorde looked simply radiant with a luminous smoky eye, fresh skin, and a bright orange-red lip. Lorde Lorde's long straight hair was swept back into a low, taut ponytail. Amal Clooney Amal looked as elegant as always with her thick, glossy mane and perfectly groomed brows. Anna Kendrick Anna looked romantic with pink-accented cheeks, lips, and eyes. Katie Holmes Katie wore an amethyst liner on her lower lash line (the perfect contrast to her green eyes) and a superlong, sleek ponytail. Allison Williams Allison's look - glossy sculpted waves and a bold smoky eye - epitomized vintage glamour. Dakota Johnson Dakota's subtle gray liner was definitely a nod to her upcoming role in Fifty Shades of Grey. Catherine Zeta-Jones Can you believe Catherine is 45?! Her sultry purple gaze was accentuated by a lush, graduated set of false lashes. Taylor Schilling Taylor's low chignon showed off her strong brows and bright red lips. Salma Hayek Salma accented her gorgeous loose curls with cream flowers. Amy Poehler Amy wore champagne shadow on the inner corners of her eyes, which made them look extrabright. Kate Mara Kate styled her bob into one of her signature creative pulled-back styles. Cindy Crawford Cindy let her supermodel good looks shine with contoured cheekbones and a glossy blowout. Leslie Mann Leslie's glossy sombré strands warmed up her complexion on the red carpet. Gina Rodriguez Jane the Virgin star Gina's soft, wavy strands evoked a retro Hollywood feel. Rosamund Pike Rosamund added edge to her elegant look with an asymmetrical bob. Lena Dunham Lena evoked '20s glamour with a dark smoky eye and a bright red lip. Laura Prepon Laura wore purple smudgy shadow on her lower lash line to make her green eyes pop. Zosia Mamet Zosia wore her greige strands in a textured, sideswept bob. Danielle Brooks Orange Is the New Black star Danielle rocked shades of metallic maroon on her lips and eyes for a bold beauty look. Michelle Monaghan Michelle made her green eyes pop with a red-toned shadow. Heidi Klum Heidi was all va-va-voom with sculpted glossy waves and a creamy red lip. Conchita Wurst Conchita gave us a serious smize on the red carpet thanks to a dramatic set of false lashes. Kate Beckinsale With shimmery gold shadow, glossy lips, and an extra dose of highlighter, Kate sparkled on the red carpet. Melissa McCarthy Though lilac shadow and cranberry lipstick may sound like a bizarre combination, Melissa proved that it is nothing but gorgeous. Anna Faris Anna made her big blue eyes look even huger by wearing black eyeliner on her top lid and smudgy brown pencil on her lower lash line. Quvenzhané Wallis Quvenzhané's glossy curls and subtle glitter shadow rivaled her beaded gown for shine. Chrissy Teigen Chrissy's caramel bronde hair and neutral makeup made for a sporty yet glamorous look. Lana Del Rey Lana's voluminous glossy waves and dramatic cat eye evoked '70s beauty on the red carpet. Maria Menounos Maria's slicked-back strands gave off a surfer girl vibe. Louise Roe Louise hit the red carpet with a textured headband braid. Kelly Osbourne Kelly sure loves lilac! Check out her soft lilac shadow and funky pompadour. | 4 | 2,762 | lifestyle |
Watch Florida State's Jarquez Smith crash the boards and go up and get the putback dunk with one hand in the Seminoles' game at Syracuse. | 1 | 2,763 | sports |
Syracuse won its sixth straight and stayed undefeated in the ACC with Sunday's 70-57 win over Florida State. Trevor Cooney scored 28 points and hit seven threes, both of which were season highs. | 1 | 2,764 | sports |
DENVER (AP) -- Andrew Luck has his signature NFL win, and it came against his predecessor, of all people. Hardly pressured all afternoon, Luck threw two touchdown passes and outplayed Peyton Manning in leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Denver Broncos 24-13 Sunday. BOX SCORE: COLTS 24, BRONCOS 13 The Colts (13-5) advanced to the AFC championship game at New England (13-4), where they lost 42-20 on Nov. 16. "I'd like to think I am a better quarterback and would like to think we're a better team" now, Luck said. "We are well equipped to handle the unknown, the unforeseen." They sure were Sunday night in the Rockies, where Denver had gone 8-0 this season and averaged 35 points a game. "I think we're playing good team ball," said Luck, who improved to 3-2 in the playoffs with his first road win. "We're feeding off each other. Offensively we're making enough plays to put some points on the board. Great night. So proud to be a part of the Colts in this victory." The Broncos (12-5) are left to deal with the hangover of yet another playoff debacle -- and, more importantly, questions about Manning's future. After saying on Christmas Eve that he planned on coming back for an 18th season, the five-time MVP wasn't so certain after his latest playoff fiasco. Asked point blank if he planned on playing next season, Manning said, "Uh, yeah, I guess I just can't give that simple answer, I'm processing it. So, I can't say that. I could not say that." It was the first time Manning had been ambiguous about his future since spinal fusion surgery on his neck cost him all of the 2011 season and led Colts owner Jim Irsay to release him in 2012 so he could use the top pick to draft Luck. "I knew it was the right thing to do for the Colts," Irsay said outside his jubilant locker room. "I saw Archie (Manning) last night. We had a nice conversation. Happened to be at Elway's Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton. It was a decision that it was the right move to make. Peyton and I had talked about it. He said it best in the press conference, I didn't decide. He didn't decide. The football gods laid the cards out. We both knew it as best for him and us." There's sure to be questions about John Fox's future, as well. He's won four straight AFC West titles, but keeps coming up short in what he calls the "real season." "I'm the head coach, the buck stops here," Fox said. The Broncos were the AFC's only unbeaten team at home and the only team in the NFL with a top-five offense and a top-five defense. "We picked a bad day to have a bad game," said Terrance Knighton, who had guaranteed these Broncos, with an NFL-high nine Pro Bowlers, would hoist the Lombardi Trophy next month. Manning has gone one-and-done in the playoffs a record nine times in his otherwise stellar career. That includes twice in Denver, where he's 38-10 in the regular season but just 2-3 in the playoffs. Overall, he's 11-13 in the postseason and this was one of his worst playoff performances ever. He never found a rhythm, constantly overthrew his receivers and finished 26 of 46 for 111 yards, one TD and no interceptions. "It's just disappointing. Everyone would like to win their last game of the season," Manning said after guiding Denver to a TD on its opening possession and just two field goals on his final 11 drives. Each of his three seasons in Denver has ended in humbling losses, to the Ravens and Colts at home after first-round byes, and to Seattle in last year's Super Bowl. These Broncos were better balanced with a grinding ground game and star-studded defense bolstered by John Elway's signings of Aqib Talib, DeMarcus Ware and T.J. Ward to a guaranteed $60 million in free agency. But none of them came up big Sunday and the Broncos were left to deal with yet another wrenching playoff loss. Luck completed 27 of 43 passes for 265 yards with two TDs and two interceptions that were the equivalent of punts and no sacks. "We needed to win the game for us. It wasn't about Peyton or Andrew or anything like that," Irsay said. "It was about just us trying to beat the Broncos. Again, this was the Colts vs. the Broncos, even though the quarterbacks mean so much." The Colts stretched a four-point halftime lead to 21-10 when Luck drove the Colts 72 yards in 11 plays, hitting Hakeem Nicks from 15 yards midway through the third quarter. On fourth-and-1 from the Colts 36, C.J. Anderson eluded three tacklers in the backfield and gained 7 yards. But once again, the Broncos stalled and had to settle for Connor Barth's 41-yard field goal that made it 21-13 with 13:50 remaining. Luck then drove the Colts 54 yards in 13 plays, chewing up more than 8 minutes before Adam Vinatieri's 30-yard field goal made it 24-13 with four minutes remaining in the half-empty Sports Authority Field. Denver's only lead was 7-0 on Manning's 1-yard fade pass to Demaryius Thomas on the Broncos' first drive. Daniel Herron's 6-yard TD run tied it. After a Manning fumble, Luck hit tight end Dwayne Allen with a 3-yard strike to put the Colts ahead for good 14-7. "It was an unbelievable performance by the guys on the road," Irsay said. "Onward we go. We know the trails even get tougher." Notes: There were no significant injuries. ... Luck improved to 5-1 in temperatures 40 or below. ... Manning fell to 2-4 following a divisional bye. ... The Colts were 0-4 against Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Tony Romo and Tom Brady in the regular season. | 1 | 2,765 | sports |
Dez Bryant has taken to Twitter to react to the referee's decision to overturn his catch that could have won the Cowboys the game in Green Bay. | 1 | 2,766 | sports |
The NBA All-Star Game is nearing, and B-Mac picks his starting five for the Western Conference. Who would you go with? | 1 | 2,767 | sports |
The Colts shocked the Broncos and now head to Foxboro for the AFC title. Can Andrew Luck top Brady's Pats and make his first Super Bowl? | 1 | 2,768 | sports |
Paul Ryan threw a little shade in Chris Christie's direction after his Packers topped Christie's Cowboys in the Divisional round. | 1 | 2,769 | sports |
The NBA All-Star Game is just a month way. What five guards do you think will be selected from the Eastern Conference? | 1 | 2,770 | sports |
The NBA All-Star Game is just a month way. What five guards do you think will be selected from the Western Conference? | 1 | 2,771 | sports |
Martin Brodeur is currently the third-string goalie for the Blues, and several teams are in need of some goalie help. Do you see Brodeur taking on a bigger role with another NHL team? | 1 | 2,772 | sports |
I was no stranger to the freshman 15 in college - in fact, I experienced something closer to the freshman 30. It wasn't until I saw a photo of myself heading into my sophomore year that I realized I was carrying quite a few extra pounds and that it was time to do something about it. It took me a very long time to lose the weight (we're talking not until after graduation), all because I thought I knew what I was doing. Boy, was I wrong. Here are four things I wish I'd known at the start of my weight-loss journey. Get That Spoon Out of the Jar! While peanut butter is full of heart-healthy fats, it's not void of calories - one tablespoon contains 105 . I found myself spooning it straight out of the jar, wondering why my jeans weren't any looser. This is important to remember with all healthy foods: just because they aren't considered junky doesn't mean you can eat as much as you want. Be aware of portion sizes when it comes to whole grains, nuts, seeds, and health-food-store snacks. No Meat, No Dairy My two roommates in college were tall, skinny, and vegan, so I thought eating a plant-based diet was the key to dropping pounds. I may have ditched animal products, but I ended up eating tons of pasta, bread, french fries, dairy-free ice cream, and vegan chocolate cupcakes instead. Had I focused on fresh fruits, veggies, legumes, and whole grains, a vegan diet might have helped me reach my weight-loss goal, but my junk-food vegan diet actually caused me to gain weight . Related: I Had No Idea What Giving Up Dairy Would Do to My Body How About a Walk? Walking is definitely a better workout than just sitting on the couch, so I thought strolling through the mall and walking to class would do the trick. But walking isn't a major calorie burner like running. When it comes to losing weight, you need to burn or cut out 3,500 calories a week to lose a pound. A 30-minute walk only burns around 122 calories , which is well under the 500 it takes to affect a weekly weigh-in. If you want to lose weight, you'll need to kick up the intensity and the length of your workouts. Related: The Lazy Girl's Guide to Losing Weight Time to Dig In After hitting a Step class with my college roommate, we'd hit the dining hall and fuel up. We worked out, so we deserved it, right? Little did I know I was undoing all the good I had done and actually eating way more than I had burned, which was making the scale numbers go even higher. If you need a little workout reward, don't do it with food. Download some new songs on iTunes, pick up a fitness mag, or buy yourself a new top to motivate you to get to the gym. | 7 | 2,773 | health |
THEY say a dog is a man's best friend but Zion the lion begs to differ. The big cat, which is known for being a fearsome predator prowling the plains of Africa, has an unusual bond with his caretaker Frikkie Von Solns. The 69-year-old has taken care of the friendly lion since birth after he was removed from his mother's care. The cub needed constant feeding every four hours and the pair even shared the same bed. Eleven years later and the bond between the surrogate father and son is stronger than ever. Videographer / Director: Martin Harvey Producer: Nick Johnson Editor: Jack Stevens | 8 | 2,774 | video |
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Although Mercedes introduced the X6-rivaling GLE coupe last month, it decided to save the prize of the lineup for a special occasion. That would be the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 S Coupe 4Matic, which is making its first appearance at the Detroit auto show . We've seen the base GLE 400 , which makes 333 hp, as well as the pseudo-AMG GLE 450 AMG Sport Line model with its 362 ponies. But the GLE63 S takes things up a notch by pumping out 577 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque from its 5.5-liter V-8 engine. Unlike its siblings that get a nine-speed automatic, the GLE63 utilizes a seven-speed auto. Mercedes estimates that the GLE63 S Coupe should only take 4.2 seconds to hit 60 mph, putting it in the neighborhood of BMW's 4.0-second estimate for the X6 M . Complementing the powerful engine is Mercedes' AMG Ride Control sport suspension, paired with the Airmatic package, which consists of an air suspension, special damper struts, and infinitely variable damping. Unique on the model is an AMG high-performance braking system with red-painted calipers. Thanks to the coupe's Sports Direct-Steer system, power assistance to the steering wheel varies with vehicle speed and the transmission mode selected by the driver. Five different modes -- from Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, Slippery, and Individual -- make the GLE Coupe prepared for a variety of driving situations. But before we notice any of these features, the GLE63 S can be easily distinguished by its sheetmetal. For the first time on an SUV from Mercedes, the GLE63 S gets an "A-wing" in the front apron. This three-dimensional interpretation of AMG's characteristic design feature brings a fresh yet familiar look to the SUV. Also look for a bold hood with large powerdomes and new radiator grille, as well as upgraded 22-inch wheels and standard three-dimensional LED headlamps. Inside the cabin, the high-powered GLE is covered in Nappa leather and AMG badging. A three-spoke performance steering wheel, sports seats, and aluminum paddle shifters integrate form and function. The model is also loaded with other standard equipment, including a power liftgate, heated and ventilated front seats, sport pedals, Harman Kardon surround sound system, start/stop engine, and surround view camera. Standard safety systems include adaptive braking, collision prevention systems, and Pre-Safe. Options include carbon fiber trim and a performance exhaust system. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 S Coupe 4Matic hits dealerships in August, and pricing will be announced closer to launch. Source: Mercedes-Benz | 9 | 2,776 | autos |
Dan Rubenstein & Ryan Nanni are looking ahead to 2015 NFL Draft & sizing up some players that should fly off the board early. | 1 | 2,777 | sports |
All eyes in the hockey world will turn towards Columbus beginning Jan. 22 leading up to the 2015 NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 25. Not only were three Blue Jackets players selected to represent the team for this event, it's the first selection to an All-Star roster for all three. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and forwards Nick Foligno and Ryan Johansen have the added benefit of playing in front of a partisan crowd that weekend. For all three players, this is validation of where their career is at as they develop. Bobrovsky is in his fifth year in the NHL, Johansen is in his fourth and Foligno is in his eighth. "It's a tremendous honor," Johansen said. "I remember looking back when I was on the Young Stars (2012) and looking at the Ottawa guys and how much they enjoyed it. It was really cool to watch. I'm really excited for that to come." Foligno (18-22-40) leads the team with 18 goals (tying his career high and 12th in NHL) and 40 points (16th in NHL). Johansen (15-24-39) leads the team in assists with 24 (21st in NHL). Bobrovsky has 15 wins (18th in NHL) with a .914 save percentage (35th) and 2.88 goals against average (56th). While the majority of NHL players will take the four days as a much-needed break, the three Blue Jackets do not have to travel and can sleep in their own beds each night. Despite having a hectic schedule for the All-Star Game festivities that weekend, they are very excited to play in front of their fans. "That's going to be the biggest thing that I'm looking forward to, with it being my first one, having the comforts of home and being in front of our fans," said Foligno. "I'm excited for the city of Columbus to show what kind of hockey town it is. I know it is because I see it first-hand. "I think once the hockey world comes in and shines a light on Columbus and sees what type of place it is for hockey, they'll be really impressed. In talking with Ryan (Johansen) and Bob (Sergei Bobrovsky), we're excited to showcase that for the city and be the guys here and representing our team. It's a huge honor. We're really excited about that." All three players had a glint in their eye when talking about playing their first All-Star game in front of their fans on home ice. They understand how important having the NHL descend on Columbus is for the team and the city. The team has never had more than one player represented since the inception of the franchise. Espen Knutsen (2002), Ray Whitney (2003) and Rick Nash (2004, '07, '08, '09, '11) were the Blue Jackets players selected. To have three players chosen to participate on the ice of Nationwide Arena is just one more example of the franchise heading in the right direction. "Yes, it's definitely great, you know? It's a huge honor to play in this game," Bobrovsky said. Other than the Chicago Blackhawks (five players selected by fan vote), the Blue Jackets are the only other team to have more than two players selected to represent their club. The captains of the two All-Star teams will be named later this week. The possibilities are myriad, but imagine if any of the three were named as captain. Or even better, might we see "THE HUG" occur at the conclusion of the All-Star Game on Jan. 25? And even though Bobrovsky, Foligno and Johansen are all excited and honored to participate in the NHL All-Star Game, they know they still have to stay focused with five games still on the schedule before that weekend rolls around. They are still attempting to claw their way into the playoffs and all three said they'll relax a bit and start to soak-in the atmosphere when they get back from Winnipeg (Jan. 21). There is a buzz swelling within the city of Columbus as it prepares for its four days in the spotlight of the hockey world. This buzz will only getting louder as the days tick down to this fantastic NHL weekend. | 1 | 2,778 | sports |
The Boston Red Sox had the second-worst record by a defending World Series champion this past season, so what is Boston doing to bounce back? We take a look at the Red Sox's offseason. | 1 | 2,779 | sports |
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DETROIT It has been a long time coming, but Buick appears ready to return to its near-Cadillac, rear-wheel-drive premium car roots with the Avenir concept it sprung on media after showing off its version of the Opel Cascada convertible . The Buick Avenir is said to have General Motors' next-generation 3.6-liter V-6 under its block-long hood and the new nine-speed automatic transmission under development for RWD cars. The sedan has a four-door coupe-like C-pillar. It's about 205 inches in overall length, with a 75-inch width, and appears to preview GM's new Omega platform, which will underpin the 2016 Cadillac CT6 . Buick is unwilling to describe the Avenir is anything but a concept car, however. To us, it looks like the long-awaited RWD Buick flagship. Last fall, Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen told AUTOMOBILE that his brand would have to share platforms and engines (there will be a V-8 based off the new V-6s/four-cylinder family) with other divisions. The upcoming 2016 Cadillac CT6 will be the first car to be underpinned by the Omega platform. The Avenir, like the Buick Cascada convertible also unveiled here, does not have the "waterfall" grille used on production Buicks since at least the introduction of the Enclave, the SUV that has defined the brand recently. Its vertical-bar grille is more upright, and has a horizontal bar that helps give the car a wider look from the front, plus a badge with red, white and blue highlights, like Buicks of yore. The rear deck has a bit of boattail in it, referencing the third-generation, 1971 Riviera. There's a deep, inverse draw inside the rear of the C-pillar to create a very subtle "flying buttress" look to the rear deck, as well. The exterior design gives this Buick, believe it or not, the same sort of presence as the Cadillac El Miraj concept. The interior is clean and elegant, with a "flying bridge" center console extending to the rear to create 2+2 seating, and is designed to emphasize long, flowing lines, like the exterior. Designers have updated the modern "sweepspear" side surfacing, and there are subtle character lines in the hood. So what are the prospects for production? The Avenir is the big, RWD sedan Buick needs to help justify premium prices (over well-equipped Chevrolet variants, for example), in its mainstream lines like LaCrosse, Enclave, Encore and Verano. It seems a very likely candidate for production not only because of the positive reception from journalists at its unveiling, but also because GM needs to find volume in the Cadillac Omega platform. From any point of view, producing the Buick Avenir could only be a good thing. | 9 | 2,781 | autos |
The Baltimore Ravens were upset with the Patriots because of their substitution patterns on Saturday. Jason McIntyre lets us know what people were saying about the Pats on social media. | 1 | 2,782 | sports |
Choosing hair products can be overwhelming especially when you live in the Windy City. And, while it's fun to bounce around and try different spritzes and suds, it's good to always have that go-to product or tool to cut time, save money, or maintain the integrity of your tresses. So, to help you out, we asked five Chicago hair pros for their must-have secret weapons, ranging from budget to splurge-worthy. Read on for their picks, plus tips on how to use them for an all-around flawless look. Here's hoping you commit to that New Year's resolution to streamline your beauty routine! Choosing hair products can be overwhelming especially when you live in the Windy City. And, while it's fun to bounce around and try different spritzes and suds, it's good to always have that go-to product or tool to cut time, save money, or maintain the integrity of your tresses. So, to help you out, we asked five Chicago hair pros for their must-have secret weapons, ranging from budget to splurge-worthy. Read on for their picks, plus tips on how to use them for an all-around flawless look. Here's hoping you commit to that New Year's resolution to streamline your beauty routine! Photo: Courtesy of John Gialluisi. John Gialluisi: Creative Director of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day SpasHow long he's been a pro: DecadesArea of expertise: Precise, gorgeous haircuts and also managing the creative at all 15 Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. Bargain: Luxor Pro's The Wet Brush"I love this brush because it glides right through the hair, no matter what length or hair type. It really prepares hair for styling after shampooing." Photo: Courtesy of Rene Furterer. Mid-Range: Rene Furterer Dry Shampoo "This product is not only a huge timesaver, but it also absorbs oil and provides great volume to refresh and extend the life of any hairstyle. It's perfect to bring to the gym or office to spruce up before heading out!" Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. Splurge: Ergo Professional Round Brush"The brush is ionic ceramic, so it heats up really well, which makes the hair shiny and prevents static. If you want to make your hair smooth, pull the hair off of your head straight down with the brush and apply heat. If you want a strong curl, use the round brush like you would use a roller set. Create a curl with the brush when the hair is hot. Set it with a bobby pin and then let the hair down when it cools to reveal beautiful curls." Michael Davis: Expert Stylist and Co-Owner of Smith & Davis Salon How long he's been a pro: Over 25 yearsArea of expertise: Haircuts with an emphasis on suitability. Photo: Courtesy of Folica. Bargain: Solano Universal Diffuser"The diffuser uses heat rather than air flow to dry hair, thus producing a natural soft finish. Many people are challenged by their natural texture and the diffuser gives them the frizz-free sculpted curls they desire. Lean into the diffuser, drying roots first. Avoid overhandling the hair and allow the 'fingers' of the diffuser to hold the hair instead." Photo: Courtesy of Malin + Goetz. Mid-Range: Malin + Goetz Sage Styling Cream"This amazing-smelling cream gives the perfect amount of control and hold for all hair types and textures without the stiffness of gel or mousse, and it can be used on both wet and dry hair for ultimate versatility. It gives short hair a great lift and definition, minimizes flyaways, and leaves hair touchable and soft when used before air drying or diffusing curly locks." Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. Splurge: Solano SuperSolano 3500 Lite Professional Hair Dryer "This dryer has a three-temperature setting (including a cold button for added control) and a gyroscopically balanced motor, making it comfortable and easy to handle. It's durable and will last many years because it is a professional tool. For diffuse drying curly hair, use high heat and a low air flow. For straightening, use height and a high air flow with the included concentrator attachment." Photo: Courtesy of Renee Pelc. Renee Pelc: Expert Colorist & Owner of Gloss Hair SalonHow long she's been a pro: 20 yearsArea of expertise: Balayage highlights Photo: Courtesy of Nature's Way. Bargain: Nature's Way Coconut Oil "Coconut oil is all-natural and free of any harsh chemicals or other synthetic additives. Furthermore, it's one of the least expensive yet best things you can do for your hair! Some of the many benefits include preventing hair loss, repairing hair damage, cooling of the scalp, moisture retention, and even lice protection. "Take a tablespoon of oil and mix it with warm water to emulsify it. Add more if needed. Shampoo and towel dry your tresses, then apply to hair and scalp. Massage and comb through before putting a shower cap or Saran Wrap to keep the moisture in. Leave on for as little as 20 minutes, or overnight for a deeper conditioning treatment. Next, shampoo, condition, and style as usual. If hair is really dry, apply coconut oil sparingly to the ends of hair to protect and keep hair smooth before you blowdry." Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. Mid-Range: Colour Stylist Pureology Fortifying Heat Spray"This is one of my favorite products that I recommend for all of my clients who complain about their hair not growing, and have constant split ends due to heat damage. I've actually seen many clients get stronger, healthier-looking hair from using this product. Towel dry hair and spray evenly. Comb through and add any other styling products you like. Blow-dry and style as usual." Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Splurge: Leonor Greyl Masque Quintessence"This is the creme-de-la-creme of all deep repairing masks for damaged hair. Cupuacu and maketti nut oils deeply moisturize and regenerate even the driest, most damaged hair without weighing it down. What makes these oils special is that they absorb into the hair instead of just coating the surface. This mask also creates a natural sunblock and increases the natural moisture and elasticity of the hair. Apply sparingly to dry hair before shampooing. Work through the length to the ends of hair and leave on for 10 minutes or overnight. Shampoo and condition as usual." Photo: Courtesy of Stevie Smith. Stevie Smith: Color Expert and Co-Owner of Smith & Davis Salon How long she's been a pro: 20-plus yearsArea of expertise: Along with being a killer colorist, she rocks at creative, non-prom-y updos. Photo: Courtesy of Folica. Bargain: Scunci Color Match Bobby Pins"These pins are an inexpensive way to totally change your look, whether your hair is short or long or curly or straight. You can use them to simply twist overgrown bangs out of the way, create elaborate-looking yet easily achieved updos, and even pin-curl set hair for bouncy, long-lasting curls!"Bobby pins should not be 'opened,' rather, they should be woven into the hair for maximum hold and control. Twisting sections of the hair or teasing/backcombing helps to give slippery hair a grip for the pins to weave into." Photo: Courtesy of Barneys New York. Mid-Range: Sachajuan Volume Powder"My favorite product of all time! It smells divine and is truly a life-saver for limp, lifeless hair. The travel size is always in my bag. Shake it really well until you hear the ball inside like spray paint; it has a potato starch that settles. Spray at roots after a blowout for maximum volume and added longevity, or use as a dry shampoo to freshen dirty hair." Photo: Courtesy of Beauty.com. Splurge: Mason Pearson Boar Bristle and Nylon Hair Brush"This is a fantastic brush for hair and scalp health, as well as smoothing an updo. The brand was created 100 years ago and is still handmade today hence the steep price tag. I still have and use the one I bought 18 years ago!"Remove hair regularly using the cleaning brush that is included. Never apply hairspray or other products directly to brush. Periodically rinse with warm water and a gentle cleanser such as a sulfate-free shampoo." Photo: Courtesy of Susan Hurley. Susan Hurley: Colorist and Color Director for Art + Science Salon How long she's been a pro: 15 yearsArea of expertise: Corrective color and consulting with clients to help them achieve the color of their dreams. She also loves handling blondes since she's used to taking care of her own icy tresses. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon. Bargain: ColorProof SuperRich Moisture Shampoo "All of the ColorProof lines are incredible, but the one designed to help with moisture is my favorite. It is completely sulfate-free and contains protein from potatoes and soy beans to strengthen and repair the hair. It's particularly helpful after a color service to keep the hair shiny and healthy." Photo: Courtesy of Bumble and bumble. Mid-Range: Bumble and bumble Spray Chalk"Spray chalks are a fun way you can temporarily (washes out in one shampoo) achieve 'pure tones' on your hair. They are perfect for those who want an avant-garde look but don't want to commit to a permanent change. Simply spray on your dry hair until you get the desired affect." Photo: Courtesy of Shu Uemura. Splurge: Shu Uemura Color Lustre Brilliant Glaze Conditioner"I love using this conditioner to enhance a hair color! It helps to maintain a rich, shiny blonde at an exceptional level. 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CHEAP PATHS TO A YOGA RETREAT Yoga retreats in destinations like Italy and the Caribbean conjure up visions of rest and repose amidst rolling hills and sandy beaches. They could also cost a fortune and revive the stress that the yoga and meditation are meant to vanquish. Relax. There are cheaper alternatives that offer as many amenities and activities. Whether you're looking for intense daily yoga practice, morning group satsangs (chanting and meditation), or outdoor activities, here are nine noteworthy yoga centers and ranches with budget-friendly rates. SIVANANDA ASHRAM YOGA RANCH (MONTICELLO, N.Y.) Fill the day at Sivananda Ashram in upstate New York with morning and afternoon hatha yoga classes, vegetarian meals, and group satsangs composed of a meditation session, chanting, and spiritual lectures. The ashram is nestled in the Catskill Mountains, with sweeping views and nearby hiking trails. There's also a Russian sauna if your idea of relaxation involves a vigorous sweat. Rates (including organic vegetarian meals) start at $60 a night with your own tent; $80 a night for a shared dorm room; and $95 a night for a private double room. SIVANANDA ASHRAM YOGA RETREAT (PARADISE ISLAND, NASSAU) If you're attracted to Sivananda Ashram's schedule of twice-daily satsangs and two-hour hatha yoga classes but would rather practice on a beach, hop a plane to the Bahamas. (Cheap flights from Miami cost $300 or less if you plan ahead.) The Sivananda sister retreat on Paradise Island is just a ferry ride across the bay from the port of Nassau. Nightly rates at Sivananda vary by season, type of room, and length of stay. Available accommodations include self-pitched tents, beachfront cabins, and private suites; a shared dormitory room goes for $83 (summer) and $94 (winter). Day rates (not included with accommodation rates) for the Yoga Vacation Program are $18 (summer) and $32 (winter). YOGAVILLE SATCHIDANANDA ASHRAM (BUCKINGHAM, VA.) A craving for fresh mountain air will lead you to Yogaville Satchidananda Ashram, with its 600-plus acres near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Indulge in three vegetarian meals a day and participate in group meditations (offered three times daily) and hatha yoga classes (offered twice daily). There are tours of the ashram's LOTUS (Light of Truth Universal Shrine) Shrine, spiritual gatherings (satsangs), evening programs, and guest instructor classes (additional tuition). Unlike other ashrams, Yogaville also features a cozy cafe and experienced mentors for guests seeking advice or someone to talk to. Nightly rates start at $50 for a tent; $75 for a shared room; and $110 for a private room with bath. KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA & HEALTH (STOCKBRIDGE, MASS.) Kripalu Center is one of the best-known names in the universe of yoga retreats and studios. With its vast array of workshops, classes, and activities, Kripalu mounts program themes for just about anyone -- Families and Kids, Fitness and Outdoors, Just for Women, Science and Spirituality, etc. Fees include lodging, daily yoga classes, organic meals, as well as guided outdoor activities, amenities (sauna, fitness room, lakefront beach, hiking trails, etc.), and the center's trademarked YogaDance classes. Rates start at $166 a night for a shared dorm room during the week and $184 a night on the weekend. At the time of writing, Kripalu was running a special that offered one free night with a stay of two nights or more. RETREAT IN THE PINES (MINEOLA, TEXAS) This women-only retreat is the spot for a weekend detox. It offers programs at least twice a month that comprise yoga classes and/or workshops. The March 2015 "Spring Detox and Yoga Retreat" teaches stress management and healthy eating through four yoga classes and three workshops. Yogis can take advantage of the retreat's fire circle, hammocks, and 30 acres of piney forest. Prices vary, with three day/two nights starting at $369. All-inclusive workshop rates cover fresh meals, beverages, wine with dinner, accommodations, and a Retreat in the Pines shirt. DISCOVERY YOGA CENTER (ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.) Forget the Caribbean and Italy. Head to the Discovery Yoga Center in the old town of St. Augustine for a cheap and warm yoga retreat on the beach. The center is convenient to shops, restaurants, and ocean. Discovery Yoga is affiliated with Kripalu and offers a variety of daily yoga classes, from meditation to vinyasa flow to beginners' basic training. For a retreat from yoga, there are water activities on the beach and bicycles (no charge) that can take you to Tolomato River or Anastasia State Park for hiking and beautiful scenery. Shared room rates start at $45 a night and private rooms with bath start at $95 a night. Meals are not included, but there are plenty of local restaurants. PLEASANT VALLEY SANCTUARY (NORTH SAN JUAN, CALIF.) Get close to nature at Pleasant Valley Sanctuary, located on a secluded path of the Sierra Nevada foothills in northern California. The sanctuary offers kriya yoga classes and spiritual practices and serves daily meals made from home-grown organic vegetables and fruits. It maintains a large orchard and a library of spiritual books. Activity options stretch beyond yoga: Channel your spiritual side at the main temple and cave; venture out to nearby Yuba River for scenic views; or hike to Bridgeport State Park. Nightly rates begin at $50 for a tent; $70 for a shared room (in the cabin or main house); and $100 for a private room. Rates include lodging, meals, and yoga classes. THE YOGA LODGE (WHIDBEY ISLAND, WASH.) If you live around Portland or Seattle, drive to The Yoga Lodge on Whidbey Island. The lodge sits on ten private acres at the end of a private drive where you'll find a variety of wildlife, a pond, and community trails for those who want to explore. There are daily classes (for a fee), including mixed level, gentle yoga, and chair yoga. The Yoga Lodge specializes in therapeutic yoga practice, and weekend retreats and workshops are led by independent instructors; tuition for these programs includes meals. Rooms with double, single, and loft beds are available, with rates starting at $65 a night for a single bed; breakfast included. SHAMBHALA MOUNTAIN CENTER (RED FEATHER LAKES, COLO.) Colorado boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. If you're visiting for skiing or hiking and feel like adding yoga to your itinerary, consider the Shambhala Mountain Center. You can pop in for a weekend workshop on themes such as body awareness, mindful living, contemplative arts, and personal transformation. Workshop tuition is extra, but fees start at $190, a budget-friendly price compared with the $400 to $1,000-plus charged at other yoga centers. Nightly rates for a bed in a gender-segregated dorm start at $109 a person, and include three meals. | 2 | 2,785 | travel |
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"It's a long season," Billy Horschel noted with a sigh Sunday after another frustrating day on the grainy, mainly zany, force-you-to-be-brainy greens at Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course. The slight scent of burning enamel was detected as he said it, his teeth grinding over the words. Then he realized what he said. Long season? No problem. He's got this. His jaw unlocked into a grin. The reigning FedExCup champion after his three-tournament blitz to cap the 2013-14 season, Horschel finds himself an also-ran at the year's opening tournament, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. He has his putter to thank er, blame for that. Thirty-three putts accompanied his second straight 3-under-par 70, not exactly the kind of stat you want riding shotgun when you're otherwise cruising through a bogey-free round. With 18 holes remaining, Horschel sits T-20 at 7-under 212, 10 strokes behind leaders Hideki Matsuyama and Jimmy Walker. "I'm not making anything. It's a little frustrating because the other parts of my game are in good shape," said Horschel, who finished T16 in his debut in this event last year. "Yesterday I think we counted up we could have been five to seven shots better and today easily three to five shots better. Add that up and it's a different tournament. "But, you know, it's a long season." Pause. Grin. After a largely lackluster campaign last year, Horschel's season appeared destined for truncation until he finished T2 at the Deutsche Bank Championship. The good times didn't last long - but long enough. He followed with his second and third career PGA Tour titles at the BMW Championship and Tour Championship to abscond with the FedExCup title and its $10 million bonus prize. RELATED: Tiger Woods Commits to Start 2015 at the Phoenix Open "Unbelievable," is the term Horschel has employed frequently to describe his closing burst, and he vindicated the use of the adjective when he opened the 2014-15 season with a missed cut at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open followed by a T37 at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia and a T73 meltdown at the WGC-HSBC Champions in China. Complacency seemed to have left him a forwarding address, but that was not the case, he said. Horschel was simply exhausted. Skipping those events never crossed his mind, however. "Maybe I should have taken some time off, but I committed to them before my playoff run, and I wanted to honor those commitments," he said. With little offseason after the Hero World Challenge and Franklin Templeton Shootout, Horschel could have used the rest. Instead, he redoubled his efforts at practice, precisely to ward off complacency or the appearance thereof. "I've worked hard in the offseason, especially on my short game, so to see the ball not going in kind of sucks," he said rather bluntly yet accurately. "But I have to look at the positives. Short game was probably the weakest part of my game, and I think other than putting the rest of it has been pretty good. I shouldn't say it was weak. I think I have good hands, but the consistency was not there." Consistency in all aspects is Horschel's goal for 2015. Only naked people are streakier than the Florida golfer, and in order to reach his potential, he understands that the player who torched the tour for three weeks has to show up week-in and week-out. That means improving, not surprisingly, his putting, though he ranked a not-so terrible 53rd in strokes gained-putting in 2013-14. But don't tell Horschel, who complained, "I putted awful last year until those last three weeks." Hmmm, what a coincidence. With riches beyond his imagination already secured, Horschel could have shown up in Maui to work on his tan. Instead, he was headed to the putting green after his round Sunday afternoon to iron out the rough edges on technique, see if he can make a final-round move up the leaderboard. Consistency likely remains elusive if you're not consistently diligent. And Horschel promises that he's far from satisfied just because of the late-season largesse that fills his bank account. "I never hit it awful. I hit it well enough to where I'm going to be competitive most weeks," said Horschel, who tied a record when he hit 18 greens in regulation at Merion Golf Club at the 2013 U.S. Open. "Do I hit it great all the time? No, but that's just the perfection side of me. But I know where I need to improve, that my short game isn't at the same level. "I'm nowhere close to hitting my high-water mark. I feel like there is so much talent left in me," he added. 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50 toast-worthy wedding movies The Jeremy Garelick-directed film The Wedding Ringer has inspired a look back at some of the most popular wedding movies of recent times. (Pictured) From L to R: Jeremy Garelick, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Kevin Hart and Josh Gad at the photo call for The Wedding Ringer in Los Angeles on January 6, 2015. Wedding Crashers (2005) Starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the lead roles, this romantic comedy is about two womanisers who sneak into weddings only to take advantage of young women, and ultimately fall for the daughters of the US Secretary of the Treasury. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) A surprise hit about a Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek, and their ensuing struggles. Bridesmaids (2011) The plot centres around the competition between the maid of honour and a bridesmaid during the wedding of their friend, played by Maya Rudolph. Runaway Bride (1999) When Richard Gere, who played the role of a reporter, is assigned to write a story about the 'runaway bride' played by Julia Roberts, they fall in love and finally get married to each other. 27 Dresses (2008) A bridesmaid for 27 times, Jane Nichols (played by Katherine Heigl) struggles to accept that her younger sister was marrying the man she's been secretly in love with. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) A woman (played by Julia Roberts) realises that she loves her best friend when his wedding is just a few days away, and she plans to sabotage it. Father of the Bride (1991) Steve Martin played the role of a bride's father who isn't ready to give away his daughter to another man. Father of the Bride II (1995) In the sequel to the 1991 hit, this film explores how George Banks deals with his daughter's pregnancy along with the unexpected pregnancy of his wife. Mamma Mia! (2008) A musical based on hit songs of the popular pop group ABBA that tells the story of a bride-to-be trying to find out about her real father. The Wedding Singer (1998) Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, the film is about how destiny intervenes when Sandler, a wedding singer, and Barrymore, a waitress, are about to get married to the wrong people. Sweet Home Alabama (2002) The film is about a young woman who runs away from her husband in Alabama and reinvents herself as a fashion designer in New York. As she is about to re-marry, she realises that she's still in love with her former husband. The Wedding Planner (2001) The film is about a popular San Francisco wedding planner who ends up falling in love with the groom of one of her clients. Bride Wars (2009) Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway play best friends who become fierce rivals when their wedding planner mistakenly schedules their weddings on the same day. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) Following the adventures of a group of friends at four weddings and a funeral, the film is told through the eyes of Charles (played by Hugh Grant), who is in love with Carrie (played by Andie MacDowell). Made of Honor (2008) A story about Hannah and Tom, who realise they are in love with each other only after Hannah gets engaged to another man and asks Tom to be her maid of honour. License to Wed (2007) A romantic comedy about an engaged couple (John Krasinski and Mandy Moore) who is put through a pre-nuptial course by the eccentric minister (Robin Williams) to test their compatibility. The Wedding Date (2005) Starring Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney, the romantic comedy tells the story of how Messing's character hires a male escort and eventually falls in love with him, over the course of her sister's wedding. Rachel Getting Married (2008) When Kym (played by Anne Hathaway) is released from rehab to attend her sister's wedding, she finds herself in an awkward spot in the strained atmosphere. The Five-Year Engagement (2012) The film, starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, explores how an engaged couple's relationship changes as their wedding gets delayed due to different circumstances over five years. Monsoon Wedding (2001) Directed by Mira Nair, the film explores the different facets of an arranged marriage in India. The Wedding Banquet (1993) This Ang Lee-directed film is about a gay man marrying his female tenant in the US as a marriage of convenience. The plan backfires when his parents arrive to throw a grand wedding reception. Meet the Parents (2000) The film is about the series of events that happen to Greg Focker (played by Ben Stiller) when he goes to visit his girlfriend's parents for the first time. I Love You, Man (2009) The film celebrates the bromance between Peter Klaven (played by Paul Rudd) and his best man, Sydney Fife (played by Jason Segel), which in turn upsets Peter's fiancée Zooey Rice (played by Rashida Jones). Muriel's Wedding (1994) The Australian comedy is about a socially awkward Muriel (Toni Collette), who spends her days dreaming about her wedding, and finally turning her life upside-down by going on an impromptu vacation. The Bachelor (1999) Eternal bachelor Jimmie Shannon (played by Chris O'Donnell) is forced to search for a bride when he learns that he can inherit his grandfather's $100 million only if he is married. Betsy's Wedding (1990) A panic-stricken father of the bride (Alan Alda) gets it over his head as he tries to impress his rich son-in-law and his family. Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicolas Cage, this comedy is about a man who had promised his mother never to marry, but ends up marrying his girlfriend in a Las Vegas chapel. Sex and the City (2008) In a movie sequel to the smash hit HBO show, a New York writer (Sarah Jessica Parker) finally is getting married to the man of her dreams, but gets jilted on the day of the wedding. The Best Man (1999) The romantic comedy is about a writer (played by Taye Diggs) whose first book is about to release around the same time as his best friend's wedding, and the tumultuous events that follow. Bride and Prejudice (2004) Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice is adapted into a Bollywood musical. The Proposal (2009) To avoid deportation to Canada, Margaret Tate (played by Sandra Bullock) forces her young assistant to marry her, eventually falling in love with him. The Hangover (2009) The first of the Hangover trilogy tells the story of four friends and the misadventures that follow the bachelor party in Las Vegas of one of them. Bachelorette (2012) Starring Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher and Rebel Wilson, the film is about three friends who get together for a wedding of a friend they ridiculed back in school. (Pictured) From left to right, Dunst, director Leslye Headland, Caplan and Fisher at the New York premiere of the film. What Happens in Vegas (2008) On a Las Vegas trip, Joy Ellis McNally (played by Cameron Diaz) and Jack Fuller (played by Ashton Kutcher) end up marrying each other and are compelled to stay together, eventually falling in love. The Big Wedding (2013) Starring an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried, Ben Barnes and Topher Grace, the film is about a divorced couple pretending to be married as the whole family unites for a wedding. American Wedding (2003) This American Pie sequel marks the wedding of Jim and Michelle, played by Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan, including the bachelor party thrown by Stifler. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) Sequel to The Princess Diaries , the plot is about Princess Mia (Anne Hathaway) finding a perfect suitor to settle down. The In-Laws (2003) Mayhem strikes when the father of the bride discovers that her would-be in-laws are international smugglers. Best Men (1997) When Jesse (played by Luke Wilson) is released from prison, he heads straight to marry his girlfriend accompanied by his friends. But the plan gets postponed as one of the best men takes a detour to rob a bank. Fools Rush In (1997) A one-night stand turns into a marriage, when Isabel (played by Salma Hayek) learns that she is pregnant with Alex's (played by Matthew Perry) child. So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) A commitment-phobic poet (Mike Myers) finally plans to marry his girlfriend (Nancy Travis), only to be suspicious that she might be a murderer. Melancholia (2011) The plot revolves around the wedding of Justine (played by Kirsten Dunst) and an impending collision of a mysterious planet with Earth. Save the Date (2012) A story about two sisters, with one planning her wedding and the other, rejecting a proposal and getting involved in a rebound relationship instead. Last Vegas (2013) Starring Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline, the film's plot is about three 60-something friends throwing a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their single friend. Three Men and a Little Lady (1990) In this sequel to Three Men and a Baby , the plot centres on how Peter, Michael and Jack attempt to stop the wedding of Sylvia, in an effort to keep Mary with them. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) Two friends, a bachelor and a widower, pretend to be a gay couple to enjoy the benefits of domestic partnerships. Sixteen Candles (1984) A 16-year-old's birthday is almost ruined as her family forgets about it, owing to her sister's marriage the next day. Corpse Bride (2005) A shy groom-to-be, while rehearsing his vows, gets married to a deceased woman unintentionally. Shrek (2001) A fairytale romance of an ogre finding true love. | 6 | 2,796 | entertainment |
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Recipe: Cuban-Style Beef Related: 8 common misteaks (mistakes) people make when cooking steak Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Wake up your tastebuds with this Indian-spiced soup featuring a warming mix of ginger, curry powder and cinnamon. Topped with toasted almonds and creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, it's fresh, smooth and surprisingly low in fat. Recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Related: Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Dishes Try: Steak-stuffed potato chips Slow Cooker Overnight Baked Beans Super-simple and amazingly sweet and tangy, these beans will be the grand dame of any potluck. Once theyve simmered overnight, keep them on warm until ready to eat, or store and reheat before serving. Recipe: Slow Cooker Overnight Baked Beans Try: Overnight oatmeal Butternut Squash Barley Risotto This creamy, comforting dish is healthy, too. 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