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Video obtained by Reuters shows Cherif and Said Kouachi firing at police after their attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) | 8 | 3,000 | video |
All eyes were on AT&T Stadium in North Arlington, Texas on Monday night as college football held its first ever playoff-determined championship game. Heisman-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Oregon Ducks against Cardale Jones and the Ohio State Buckeyes but could not complete his stellar season with a victory, losing 42-20. | 8 | 3,001 | video |
Danish cosmetician Ole Henrikson has been in the skin care game for decades, so it's no surprise that stars like Charlize Theron and Katy Perry trust his Los Angeles spa with their beautiful mugs. We dropped by to chat with spa president Vance Soto and learned about their signature award season facial: the Red Carpet Complexion Treatment. The treatment is three facials in one, starting with microdermabrasion. They utilize the Hydrafacial's Vortex technology for this step, which infuses antioxidants into the skin while sloughing off dead cells. (Meaning it hydrates while resurfacing.) From there, it's time to contour the face - no highlighter or bronzer needed. Microcurrents are used to help firm and lift the skin, working in an upward motion. The experience culminates with an oxygen infusion, allowing the skin to end with a supple, plump texture. Unable to drop by the spa? Don't worry! You can re-create this facial at home. Start by sloughing off dead skin with a physical exfoliator. To mimic the facial contouring step, massage the skin in upward, circular motions to increase circulation. Finish with a hydrating mask and moisturizer, and be sure to slather on sunscreen if you're going out during the day. Check out the video to see Ole Henrikson's facial experience. | 8 | 3,002 | video |
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Raw auditioning clips of Matthew McConaughey, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon and more audition for an acting role. | 8 | 3,004 | video |
LeBron James said he would "probably" give himself more time to heal if the Cavaliers weren't struggling so badly without him. As it stands, there's a chance James return for Tuesday's game at Phoenix. He has missed the previous nine games with a knee and back strain. The Cavs won just one of the games he's missed. With James, they are 18-11. "It's the most difficult thing I've been through," James said Tuesday. "I hated the fact that we were playing some pretty decent ball when I went out, and we just dropped a lot of games when I was out. So hopefully if I can make it back (Tuesday) or very soon we can start getting back to our winning ways." On the bright side for the Cavs, James took part in portions of practice and by all accounts, looked like the guy who is the clear star of this team and a four-time NBA MVP and five-time finalist. "The intensity was very high," Cavs forward Kevin Love said. "I don't know if that was a product of him being out there with us, but he was going very hard. He wasn't just going through the motions and trying to get a rhythm back. He was, at some points -- in a good way -- trying to force the issue and trying to get different guys involved. Whipping passes around, making sure guys were ready for them. It was good to have great competition, especially with LeBron involved." Love wasn't finished. "I thought he looked great. He doesn't look like he has missed a step. He looks like he's in great shape. I don't know how that will translate into the game, but one of the best athletes -- if not the best athlete -- in the world there. So we're not too worried about that." Then Love stated the obvious, but it was a point worth mentioning nonetheless. "When we get him back," Love said of James, "we're a better team." While some folks will tell you James has "lost a step," he is second in the league in scoring at 25.2 points and, as Love mentioned, keeps the ball moving to the tune of a team-high 7.8 assists per game. With the trades for center Timofey Mozgov and guards J.R Smith and Iman Shumpert (out with a shoulder injury), most experts feel James will return to a considerably better team than the one he had before the injuries. And even with a pedestrian 19-19 record, the Cavs remain confident they can do some damage in the Eastern Conference -- and beyond. "I wish you guys could've seen our practice," Cavs coach Blatt said to the media Monday. "We're going to get there. There's no question in my mind. We're going to have to ride it out as long as it takes, but we will get there." The Cavs have two games remaining on their trip through the Western Conference after Tuesday. Both take place in Los Angeles: Thursday at the Lakers and Friday at the Clippers. After that, it's a return home to face the Central Division-leading Chicago Bulls on Monday. James is officially listed as "questionable" for Tuesday's game at Phoenix and is considered a game-time decision. | 1 | 3,005 | sports |
By David Fox Just like that, the 2014 college football season is over. Weekends are about to feel pretty empty as the national champion has been crowned in Arlington to cap the first College Football Playoff. Thirty-nine bowl games in 23 days has produced its share of highlights, disappointments and conversation starters for the 2015 season. Even if the crowds turned out to be scant in some places, we all tuned in for the our regular holiday programming. Sure, there are 39 winners and 39 losers (or technically 38 winners since the national champion won twice), but bowl season told a much more interesting story from temper tantrums to a brawl to fat guy touchdowns. The SEC was turned on its head without a team playing for a title and most of the powerful West division licking its wounds. Oregon and Ohio State's appearance in the national title game will redefine the discussion heading into 2015. WINNER: The Playoff bonanza This should come as no surprise, but people love the playoff. They really love the playoff. The Rose Bowl between Oregon and Florida State on ESPN grabbed the biggest audience in cable TV history at 28.2 million viewers ... until the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State's win over Alabama drew 28.3 million viewers. These are numbers that beat an NFL Wild Card playoff the same weekend. A novel concept: More games that matter draws more viewers even as college football's championship moves onto basic cable. LOSER: The rest of the "New Year's Six" In the BCS era, the New Year's Bowls had the holiday to themselves with the two teams in the championship game playing at least a week later. Having the playoff overlap with the traditional bowl games seemed to diminish the attention on the other major bowl games, especially the rest of the bowls attached to the playoff (the Peach, Fiesta, Orange and Cotton). Maybe it was the newness of the playoff that took eyes off the rest of the top games. Maybe it was three of them being played on New Year's Eve instead of Jan. 1. Maybe it was TCU's 42-3 rout of Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl in the first game that took the energy out of the rest of the day. At least competitive Cotton and Outback bowls the latter is not part of the playoff helped add some energy to the non-playoff bowls. WINNER: A new offseason conference storyline Florida State ended the SEC's seven-year championship game run a year ago, and Ohio State ended the SEC's run in the final two. When the conversation turns to the 2015 season, we'll be talking about the return of Ohio State as one of the predominant national powers. The SEC's not going to be out of the title game for long, but it's nice to go into the offseason talking about something other than SEC predominance. LOSER: Jan. 2 For several years, college football had bowl games after New Year's Day, and not all of them were great matchups. The schedule, though, was especially jarring in the playoff era. Think about it: Fans went to bed one night watching a Sugar Bowl thriller and woke up to interim coaches at Houston and Pittsburgh playing in the Armed Forces Bowl, followed by a Tennessee rout of Iowa in the Taxslayer Bowl. WINNER: The SEC East Three SEC East teams entered bowl season with six wins (Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina), and three entered the postseason after a loss to in-state rivals (Georgia, Florida and South Carolina). In other words, the division needed bowl season to save face even if they were playing in some of the SEC's lesser bowl games. The division swept bowl season at 5-0. Granted, only two of those teams were ranked in the final College Football Playoff rankings and neither in the top 20 (No. 21 Louisville and No. 25 Minnesota), but after a year in which the East's champion lost at home to Indiana, any progress is a good sign. LOSER: The SEC West For most of the first two months of the season, the SEC West looked impenetrable. Which two SEC West teams would reach the playoff was a real question in October. First, this was not a mirage: The division sent all seven members to the postseason and went undefeated against non-conference opponents during the regular season, including wins over Wisconsin, West Virginia and Boise State. Yet by the end of New Year's Day the only West teams left standing were the last two teams in the league (Arkansas and Texas A&M). Alabama, Auburn and LSU lost competitive games, but the Mississippi schools, both of which spent time in the top three this season, lost by a combined score of 91-37. WINNER: The Pac-12 The most impressive conference from the first day of the season through the bowls may have been the Pac-12, at least as far as non-conference records go. The Pac-12 went 6-2 in bowl season, including 5-2 against the Power 5 conferences. That wrapped up a season in which the Pac-12 went 13-5 against the Power 5 and Notre Dame. LOSER: Big Ten West teams not named Wisconsin Good thing Wisconsin beat Auburn in the Outback Bowl. It was the only thing that prevented the postseason from being a total loss for the Big Ten's weaker division. The tally for the West included an Illinois loss to Louisiana Tech, a defensive no-show and puzzling play calls from Nebraska against USC, and Minnesota's 16-point loss to Missouri. They were all outdone by Iowa's performance against Tennessee in which the Hawkeyes trailed 42-7 in the third quarter. WINNER: TCU's 2015 playoff hopes The Horned Frogs had the biggest gripe about the postseason after dropping from No. 3 to No. 6 in the final week, but TCU didn't show it in a 42-3 rout of Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl. In the long run, this might not be a bad thing. TCU outgained Ole Miss by 294 yards despite turning the ball over four times. That's not a bad way to build legitimacy for a program that may be viewed in some circles as an outsider. Better yet, quarterback Trevone Boykin returns in 2015 as a senior. LOSER: Texas' offense Whatever modest gains Texas made during the season on offense bottomed out in the Holiday Bowl against Arkansas. The Longhorns' 59 total yards on 43 plays was one of the worst outputs in program history. Tyrone Swoopes managed only 25 yards of total offense, and in his last game of the regular season, he threw four interceptions against TCU. Charlie Strong's program will enter 2015 with few answers. WINNER: Arkansas' bright future The other side of Texas' flop in the bowl was the overwhelming performance of Arkansas, which won as many games in Bret Bielema's second season (seven) as it did in the previous two seasons under Bielema and John L. Smith. Arkansas returns quarterback Brandon Allen and running backs Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins (2,290 combined rushing yards) and a defense that started more freshmen and sophomores at the end of the season than juniors and seniors. LOSER: Bob Stoops' summer The remake of Oklahoma's offense has already begun as the Sooners hired Lincoln Riley from East Carolina to replace Josh Heupel and Jay Norvell. Replacing Heupel, Stoops' championship quarterback, is of particular note as Stoops tries to get his program back on track after a 40-6 embarrassment against Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Oklahoma went 4-5 and didn't beat a bowl team after Oct. 1 and this was a team pegged as a playoff contender. WINNER: Fat guys Fat guy touchdowns are great. Fat guy touchdowns in big bowl games? Even better. LaQuan McGowan, whose Baylor profile begins with the word "enormous," caught an 18-yard touchdown pass to put Baylor up 41-21 against Michigan State (Baylor wouldn't score again in a loss to Michigan State). A day later, Oklahoma State's 300-pound lineman James Castleman scored on a 1-yard touchdown run , but the real highlight was his 48-yard catch on third down. LOSER: Jim L. Mora's 'tude Who doesn't like Kansas State coach Bill Snyder? Apparently not UCLA coach Jim L. Mora in the moments after an Alamo Bowl win over the Wildcats. Mora was huffy with Snyder in the postgame handshake after Kansas State jumped over the offensive line while UCLA was trying to take a knee in a 40-35 win. WINNER: Quarterbacks getting head starts on 2015 Bowl season tends to be a good time for quarterbacks to build momentum into the next season, particularly those who didn't start until late in their year. Malik Zaire traded snaps with Everett Golson in Notre Dame's 31-28 win over LSU, but he finished 12-of-15 for 96 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 96 yards. West Virginia's Skyler Howard completed 20-of-45 passes for 346 yards and three touchdown in a shootout loss to Texas A&M. Oklahoma State's Mason Rudolph and Texas A&M's Kyle Allen, two freshmen who claimed starting jobs late in the year, further solidified their positions with bowl wins. LOSER: Kirk Ferentz's offseason Ferentz is the ninth-highest paid coach in college football. Ferentz is not producing top-10 results. Not even close. Iowa was outclassed by a 6-6 Tennessee team down in Jacksonville for a third consecutive bowl loss for the Hawkeyes. Iowa's record since 2010? 34-30 overall and 19-21 in the Big Ten. WINNER: Bryan Harsin's first season at Boise State Maybe the departure of Chris Petersen isn't the blow to Boise State's program we once thought it was. Like his predecessor, Harsin started his tenure at Boise State with a win in the Fiesta Bowl marked by a little trickery. All Harsin did in his first season was win 12 games, win the Mountain West and knock off the Pac-12 South champion in a bowl game. LOSER: Chris Petersen's first season at Washington Meanwhile, Petersen is off to a forgettable start in Seattle. His season began with a suspended quarterback and close calls with Hawaii and Eastern Washington and ended with a 30-22 loss to Oklahoma State. Washington, a team expected to contend in the Pac-12 North, finished 8-6. According to the Sagarin ratings, the best win was over No. 81 Oregon State. WINNER: Frank Beamer's winning record streak The season didn't go as planned for Virginia Tech, and Frank Beamer ended up watching the Military Bowl from the press box while recovering from throat surgery. The Hokies, though, sealed a 22nd consecutive winning season in with a 33-17 win over Cincinnati. Two of those last three seasons have just made it at 7-6. LOSER: Prolific passers The bowls produced six 400-yard passers. They went a combined 1-5. The only winner, Western Kentucky's Brandon Doughty, beat another 400-yard passer in Central Michigan's Cooper Rush. WINNER: Prolific runners The top 10 runners in the bowls went a combined 10-0. Moreover, they gave us an idea of what we need to watch next season and probably a few names that will be in the Heisman race. Freshman Nick Chubb rushed for 266 yards against Louisville, giving him the fifth-best rushing season in Georgia history despite playing behind Todd Gurley for parts of the season. Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott finished his season with a flurry, highlighted by 230 yards against Alabama. And Paul Perkins showed there's life at UCLA after Brett Hundley with 194 yards against Kansas State. LOSER: Fresno State The last time Fresno State won a bowl game, the WAC was still a viable conference and Ryan Mathews was in the Bulldogs' backfield. In 2014, Fresno State lost 30-6 to Rice for Fresno State's sixth consecutive bowl loss. Only one of those, the 45-20 loss to USC in last season's Las Vegas Bowl, was to a Power 5 team. The last four losses have come by an average of 26.3 points. WINNER: Conference USA Realignment has picked apart Conference USA over the years, but the league responded with a 4-1 bowl record, including a win over the MAC champion (Marshall over Northern Illinois) and a Big Ten team (Louisiana Tech over Illinois). The lone loss was by 7-6 UTEP to a 10-4 Utah State in the New Mexico Bowl. | 1 | 3,006 | sports |
The butt has gotten a lot of attention lately (see: J.Lo's "Booty," Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda," and Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" none of which are leaving our workout playlists any time soon), so we decided to create an exercise routine that will get that booty in gear.We already came up with the only 10 workout moves you need, and we weren't kidding about the title from those exercises, trainer Kira Stokes designed this routine to specifically target your posterior. A better butt isn't just about looks working your backside helps you move faster and stronger in the rest of your workouts, too. This do-anywhere circuit will transform your rear in just six moves. Now that's a workout we can get behind. Lateral Lunge / Lateral Raise Why it works your butt: By shifting your weight to each side and squeezing your butt to pull yourself up, you're shaping the gluteus maximus (the largest muscle in your backside). Step out to a lateral lunge on your right side your left leg is straight, your right is bent with the knee in line with the ankle, and your quad is parallel to the floor. Both feet and both knees should point forward. Hold dumbbells in each hand, with your left hand facing the inside of your right leg and your right hand facing the outside of your right leg. Pushing from the heel of your right foot, stand up straight squeezing the butt and lift the weights until they are parallel with the floor. Keep your palms facing down. Alternate legs and lunge on your left side this time. Continue alternating legs, with the lateral raise in the middle, for 12 to 15 reps on each side. Frog Jumps Why it works your butt: This plyometric move requires you to consistently contract your glutes, which builds strength and power.Start in a sumo or plié squat position with your feet wider than hip-width apart, your toes turned out to a 45-degree angle, and your quads parallel to the floor. Bring your palms together in front of your chest. Jump up, squeezing your butt and traveling forward a few inches, and land back in the sumo-squat position. Jump again, this time moving back a few inches, and land in the sumo-squat position. Continue jumping forward and backward for 30 to 45 seconds. Squat / Shoulder Press / Triceps Extensions Why it works your butt: Yes, this move tones your triceps, but squats are a great way to sculpt your rear, too. Be sure to keep your weight in your heels, which forces the glutes to support more of your body. Squeeze your butt at the top of the move for a backside bonus.Start with your feet hip-width apart, toes facing forward. Hold a dumbbell in front of you, above your shoulders. Squat down, keeping your weight on your heels and your kneecaps pointing forward, until your quads are parallel with the floor. Rise up to a standing position, squeezing your glutes together, and push your arms straight above your head for a shoulder press. Keeping your elbows close to the sides of your head, bend your arms to bring the weight behind your head. Then, straighten your arms completely and lift the weight over your head to contract the triceps. That's 1 rep; do 15 total. Walking-Reach Lunge / Deadlift / Biceps Curl Why it works your butt: The lunge helps shape your glutes, while the deadlift works your inner thigh and hamstring. (The muscles are all interconnected. If you think of your butt as the roof of a house, your hamstrings are the walls that support it.) Start from a standing position, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Step your right leg back and lower both knees into a lunge position. Your back knee should be one inch from the ground, and your weight should be on the heel of your left foot. Keeping your back flat, hinge from your hips and bring the weights forward so they touch the ground in front of your left foot. Push from the heel of your left foot to rise up to a standing position, balancing on your left leg with your right thigh parallel to the ground. Keeping the knee of your left leg soft, hinge forward with a flat back while extending your right leg in the air behind you. Your upper body and right leg should move at the same speed. Once your upper body and right leg are parallel to the floor, rise back up to standing, balancing your right leg a few inches off the floor. Pull your right leg forward, bending your knee to a 90-degree angle, and simultaneously lift your palms toward your shoulders to do a biceps curl. Repeat on the other side; that's 1 rep. Alternate legs for a total of 12 reps. Glider Hamstring-Curl / Bridge Why it works your butt: By squeezing your butt as you push and pull the gliders, you'll challenge your glutes and hamstrings for the duration of the set. Start by laying on your back with your knees bent and your feet on gliders (or towels or paper plates), keeping your weight on your heels. Your arms should be straight at your sides, palms facing down. Lift your butt up so you are in a bridge position. Keeping your hips lifted, push the gliders away until your legs are almost straight. Then, dig in with your heels to pull the gliders back to the start position. Squeeze your butt before starting the next rep. Do 20 reps total. Alternating Lunge Jump / Squat Jump Why it works your butt: Each step of this move challenges the glutes from a different angle, so you know you're shaping a curvier, stronger rear. Start in a squat position, with your knees in line with your ankles (bent at a nearly-90-degree angle). Your butt should sink back, as if you were about to sit down in a chair. Clasp your hands together in front of your chest. Jump by driving from your heels and exploding upward. Land in a lunge position, with your right leg in front (your weight should be on the heel of the right foot). Jump again and land back in a squat position. Then, jump again and land in a lunge, this time with your left leg in front. Continue the sequence for 30 seconds. | 4 | 3,007 | lifestyle |
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What will Cardale Jones do for an encore next season after winning the national championship? The NFL is a possibility. According to multiple published reports, the Ohio State quarterback said he's entertaining that option. "I won't say definitely (coming back to Ohio State)," Jones told reporters Monday night after Ohio State's 42-20 victory over Oregon. "But (the NFL) is something I'll probably consider. My most important thing and my focus is my degree." MORE: Urban's Way: Ruthless, relentless leads to titles | SN's early Top 10 | 10 questions for 2015 Jones, a redshirt sophomore, is eligible for the NFL Draft. "It's definitely a 'who knows' right now," Jones said of the NFL. "It's up in the air sort of because my No. 1 priority is to graduate from the Ohio State University and walking away with something that nobody can take away from me. Football definitely has a timetable on it, but my degree is hands down one of the most important things to me." Jones (6-5, 250 pounds) will compete with Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett next season to be the Buckeyes' starter. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said he expects Miller to return next season. Barrett also will be back. Reports say Miller is considering a transfer to one of several high-profile programs. | 1 | 3,009 | sports |
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Be smart about stocking your pantry and freezer -- find out which foods are best to buy in bulk. Bulk buys Supermarket sales are a tempting opportunity to stock up on groceries, and warehouse clubs such as Costco sell bulk items for low per-unit prices. Smart shoppers can set themselves up for plenty of cheap meals and "pantry shopping" when money or time is short. But no matter how appealing the prices, you waste money when you buy more food than your family will eat before it spoils, and some items have a shorter shelf life than you might think. Here are 10 foods that you can confidently buy in large quantities. Grains and legumes Cheap pantry staples such as dried beans, pasta, and grains are good foods to stock up on because they keep for years. White rice, for example, can last up to 30 years with no loss of flavor or quality, according to Brigham Young University research. Repackage these items in sealed containers, to keep out moisture and bugs, and keep them in a cool, dry place. Watch: Buying & Storing Dried Beans (01:08) Canned goods Take note of the "use by" date and buy as many canned goods as you think you might consume before the deadline, which may be a few years out. Low-acid foods, such as tuna and soup, last much longer than acidic foods such as tomatoes and pickles (the acid eventually begins to corrode the container). The USDA warns against exposing cans to extreme temperatures and recommends discarding any dented or bulging cans. Baking staples Flour and sugar will last several years if kept away from light, heat, and moisture and stored in an airtight container (which might preclude snazzy canisters, because if air can get in, so can bugs). The exception is whole-wheat flour (the wheat germ can go rancid after awhile), but even that keeps for a year or two in the fridge. Don't stock up on baking powder or baking soda (unless you bake daily or use the latter for other purposes, e.g., freshening the fridge or brushing teeth). After about six months their leavening power starts to wane. Pure vanilla is almost always expensive, but grab some if it goes on sale -- the alcohol content preserves it practically forever. Bulk dark chocolate will last about two years, as long as you store it away from light and heat and manage not to eat it first. It may turn gray but will be perfectly fine once you melt it. Watch: Basic Bread Making Tools (03:31) Oils Oils often cost a pretty penny, so stock up when they're on special. Opt for several smaller bottles rather than one giant bottle or can. Although unopened oil keeps for two to three years, once you pop the top, you have less time till it goes rancid. If you keep olive oil in the fridge, you can extend the life of an open bottle to at least a year. The oil might become cloudy and thick, but the taste will not be affected. With nut oils (sesame, walnut, grape seed), six to eight months is all you're going to get, even in the fridge. Heat and light are the enemies, so if you must keep oil by the stove, put it into small containers that will be emptied quickly. Watch: Matching Oils & Vinegars to Greens (01:06) Nuts Nuts contain oil and, like oils, can turn rancid and taste funny. The life expectancy of nuts stored in the pantry is just a few weeks, but they last up to a year in the freezer. Processed nut butters, such as peanut butter, last longer in the pantry than nuts -- up to a year for an unopened jar and a few months after opening. Natural nut butters without preservatives have a shorter shelf life and should be stored in the fridge after opening, for up to six months. Herbs and spices It's sometimes worthwhile to buy those giant containers of herbs and spices when you find a good deal. Dried, whole leafy herbs such as thyme, oregano, and rosemary retain their flavor for up to three years, but anything ground or powdered has a much shorter shelf life. Keep dried herbs far from light, heat, and dampness but never in the fridge, where they might absorb odors. Salt will last longer than you do, and whole peppercorns hold their potency for a few years. Keep both away from moisture. Other whole spices, such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks, maintain their flavor for a long time but rarely go sale. Watch: How to Buy & Store Fresh Herbs (04:37) Condiments Mustard, ketchup, horseradish, sriracha, and the like frequently go on sale and stay potent for at least six months after they are opened. Although salad dressings and mayonnaise should be used up a little more quickly once you crack the lid, unopened bottles keep for quite a while, so buy several if you have storage to spare. Watch: How to make a mayonnaise (01:16) Dairy While most dairy products have a short shelf life, there are some you should feel free to buy in bulk and freeze. Hard, semi-hard, and aged cheeses such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan can be frozen successfully for up to four months if you wrap them well. It's best to grate or cook with cheese that's been frozen, rather than eat it on crackers or a sandwich. Butter freezes very well and keeps for up to a year. You can even freeze eggs for up to six months, if they are scrambled lightly with a bit of salt and put into freezer containers. Watch: Buying, Storing & Egg Freshness (02:26) Frozen fruits and vegetables When a sale hits, fill your shopping basket with frozen fruits and vegetables. Frozen veggies will keep for up to a year if the package is unopened and the freezer is really cold. Some fresh fruit can be frozen, as well. If you buy a box of oranges but don't eat them all, you can peel and divide them into sections, put them in freezer containers, and cover them with water. Buy fresh berries when they're cheap and in season, then freeze them on a baking sheet and put them into zip-lock bags. The frozen fruit should keep for at least six months. Watch: Cooking Frozen Vegetables (01:14) Meat and fish If your freezer is large enough, meat and fish are ideal foods to stock up on when prices drop. Repackage them in freezer containers or zip-lock freezer bags and they'll keep for up to six months. (Note that cut-up chicken has a shorter freezer life than whole chicken.) Your freezer should be set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The Department of Agriculture suggests using the freezer as short-term storage if the temperature is any higher; three months is the max. Watch: How to Store Fish (03:03) | 3 | 3,011 | finance |
Ohio State's victory in the national championship game sealed the No. 1 spot in the final Associated Press Poll. The Buckeyes were a unanimous selection with 59 first-place votes. TCU finished third behind runner-up Oregon. The Horned Frogs were not selected to participate in the College Football Playoff. MORE: SN's early Top 10 for 2015 | HAYES: Urban's Way: Ruthless, relentless leads to more titles | 10 questions Alabama finished fourth with Michigan State and Florida State tied for fifth. Six SEC teams finished in the Top 25. The final AP Top 25: 1. Ohio State (59) 2. Oregon 3. TCU 4. Alabama T-5. Michigan State T-5. Florida State 7. Baylor 8. Georgia Tech 9. Georgia 10. UCLA 11. Mississippi State 12. Arizona State 13. Wisconsin 14. Missouri 15. Clemson 16. Boise State 17. Ole Miss 18. Kansas State 19. Arizona 20. USC 21. Utah 22. Auburn 23. Marshall 24. Louisville 25. Memphis MORE: Get your Ohio State championship gear here | 1 | 3,012 | sports |
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STAY IN, WORK OUT The beginning of a new year often means weight-loss resolutions and promises to stick to a budget. It can be hard to meet either goal, let alone both. A gym membership that goes unused continues to drain a bank account, and while you can always lace up a pair of new running shoes and head outside on a regular basis, some of us need more structure. Here, then, are several cheap approaches to at-home fitness. POP IN A DVD You don't need thousand-dollar treadmills and weight machines to get a good full-body workout at home. Dumbbells or elastic bands do the job for resistance training, and a jump rope can help increase cardio performance. Once you've determined what type of training you want to start with, finding a realistic plan you can stick with is important. A workout DVD is one way to go, and Cheapism's guide to workout DVDs features several that cost $10 or less and receive many positive reviews. JOIN A COMMUNITY Finding support, either online or off, is an important part of keeping a workout plan on track. Even with a program to guide individual exercise, teaming up is a motivational booster. Online communities such as Reddit's r/fitness , are also filled with thousands of fitness fanatics willing to share advice and support. VARY ONLINE WORKOUTS There are numerous downloadable ways to work your body. A notable option is Gorilla Workout , which provides a number of different exercises -- everything included for 99 cents. DailyBurn features a huge variety of workouts, from yoga to kettlebells, led by different personal trainers. Take note: there's a $12.95 per month fee after the 30-day free trial. TURN EXERCISE INTO A GAME If you love video games and need a push to get off the couch, you'll find kindred spirits at Fitocracy , which has users record their workouts to complete quests and "level up". Another popular downloadable fitness game is Zombies, Run! which boasts more than 800,000 participants. The app turns a run into a survival adventure as players dodge zombies and stockpile supplies with each mile. EXERCISE FAST AND FURIOUSLY The New York Times currently lists two free 7-minute workouts , both of which supposedly target the whole body. Another home workout option is Max Capacity Training . It's free, easy-to-use, and well suited for people who are short on time and don't stock any equipment. The fitness program entails 16 minutes a day, three days a week, for 12 weeks. The app clearly explains how each exercise is performed, serves as a timer for the workout, and can be used to track progress. To make the most of limited time, Max Capacity Training combines high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight exercises that are progressively harder as each week goes by. POSE ON DEMAND Some quick searching can lead you to numerous apps that provide everything from ab workouts to yoga classes. Yoga Studio , for example, charges just $4 to create a customized order of poses and also lets you choose from the 65 classes offered. TRY PERSONALIZED ONLINE TRAINING For one-on-one support and advice, a personal trainer who can help improve almost any routine is key -- and often pricey. To keep costs down and the at-home fitness program theme going, consider an online personal trainer. Although the trainer won't be able to move your body into the proper position, the expert can help create custom workouts and diets, define goals, and keep you committed. JWW Fitness offers private sessions via Skype, with prices depending on how many sessions you sign up for. WORK OUT OR PAY UP If you really need a kick in the pants to maintain an at-home fitness program, several services link hard-earned money with working out. Pact is an app that tracks workouts at the gym, at home, or with imported data from running apps and fitness trackers. The catch is that you must hand over your credit card information and agree to work out a set number of times each week. If you don't follow through, you pay at least $5 for a missed workout; if you do keep up, you earn a share of the penalties paid by the laggards. Pact also lets you wager on how many fruits and vegetables you eat each week. WEIGH YOUR WAGER Although some people exercise solely for the purpose of becoming more fit, weight loss is typically a big motivator. DietBet users place a bet, typically $25 to $35, on whether they'll be able to lose 4 percent of their weight in four weeks or 10 percent in six months. After the time is up, users who hit the mark get to split the pot leftover from those who didn't meet the goal. | 7 | 3,015 | health |
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Our beauty culture is full of so-called rules, which many of us have been raised to follow. Most of them are based around hiding or correcting "flaws" to fit certain societal standards. Many of them have worked their ways into our belief systems without us even knowing it. We have internalized our grandmother's words about the shape of our legs and the disapproving look from the woman in the shampoo ad, telling us our hair isn't shiny enough. Our faces have been mapped, our colors have been forecasted, and we know what we can and can't wear to flatter our body shapes. For example, I am an oval-faced, lanky, shapeless, and hairy woman with a large forehead. My "color season" is winter. My hair is frizzy, my skin is freckled, and I don't have an ass. The rules say I'm not beautiful. Well, screw the rules. Who gets to define what beautiful means, anyway? We took a crack at answering this question by interviewing hairstylists from Vain and Coven, two of Seattle's best salons. We asked them their thoughts on beauty rules as they relate to hair, and the consensus was unanimous: Some rules were made to be broken. Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Our beauty culture is full of so-called rules, which many of us have been raised to follow. Most of them are based around hiding or correcting "flaws" to fit certain societal standards. Many of them have worked their ways into our belief systems without us even knowing it. We have internalized our grandmother's words about the shape of our legs and the disapproving look from the woman in the shampoo ad, telling us our hair isn't shiny enough. Our faces have been mapped, our colors have been forecasted, and we know what we can and can't wear to flatter our body shapes. For example, I am an oval-faced, lanky, shapeless, and hairy woman with a large forehead. My "color season" is winter. My hair is frizzy, my skin is freckled, and I don't have an ass. The rules say I'm not beautiful. Well, screw the rules. Who gets to define what beautiful means, anyway?We took a crack at answering this question by interviewing hairstylists from Vain and Coven, two of Seattle's best salons. We asked them their thoughts on beauty rules as they relate to hair, and the consensus was unanimous: Some rules were made to be broken.Like this post? There's more. Get tons of beauty tips, tutorials, and news on the Refinery29 Beauty Facebook page! Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Big girls can't wear short hair. Don't let your body shape keep you from your dream pixie. If short hair makes you feel great, then you will wear it beautifully and with confidence. Besides, you can rock anything with the right attitude. (P.S. Check out this Tumblr for inspiration.) "I hear all the time, 'I'm too fat to wear a pixie cut,'" says Vain stylist Jeanne Ploetz. "Well, I'm a size 16 and I look fabulous with a pixie. People make all kinds of excuses for why they can't do things that they truly want to do. My job as a hairdresser is to translate whatever style you want and make it work for you. You can wear a pixie you just have to own it." Illustrated by Anna Sudit. If you have a baby face, you can't wear bangs. Many of us had bangs as kids, cut by our parents in a desperate effort to keep our hair out of our eyes. This memory can bring on a healthy fear of fringe. If you have a round face, the anti-bangs sentiment could get even stronger. The great news is, bangs come in many forms. In fact, they can look quite sophisticated. "Any haircut can be customized to fit any face shape by an experienced and skilled stylist," says Vain stylist Jordan Rosenberg. Yes, this applies to bangs! And, if you're still nervous, start with a light side-sweep or curtain bangs. Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Red hair doesn't go with certain skin tones." Some clients carry outdated ideas about themselves," says Rosenberg. "A stylist told them 20 years ago that they could never have red hair. But, if they tried it, being a redhead could bring out a whole new them!" There are many theories about who can and can't dye their strands red with what skin tone. There are thousands of shades of red out there to choose from, and the magic of a good hairstylist is that they know how to blend and customize them to find the perfect one to suit you. Whether you're going for a hue to complement your skin tone, or to make a statement, we want you to know this: Yes, you have the pros' permission to be a redhead if you want to be one. Illustrated by Anna Sudit. You need to shampoo your hair daily. Shampooing is an ingrained part of the personal grooming habits of American women. But, a few years ago, people started discussing that we (gasp!) may not need shampoo at all. At first, we were shocked and skeptical. Then, it all started to make sense. "I grew up shampooing every day to have squeaky-clean hair," says Vain stylist Sam Brown. "As we now know, this only dries your natural oils and makes you overproduce sebum, making you greasier faster! "I gave up shampooing four years ago, and I haven't looked back. If you're looking to try this, we suggest dabbling in the no-shampoo movement . I'm a big fan of using baking soda as a cleanser and apple-cider vinegar as a conditioner. They keep your hair and scalp balanced, which means less work and better hair in the long run. If that seems a bit intimidating, try the ShamPHree shampoo-free system, a DIY kit that makes the baking soda-ACV method much easier. Purely Perfect is also a wonderful shampoo alternative, if you want something simple and streamlined. Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Cover your grays, or cut your hair short. Silver hair is striking and beautiful, and it only ages you if you let it, so rock it with confidence. Why not let your grays grow in and be a sparkling silver vixen ? "I love long hair on my older, silver clients," says Rosenberg. "The pixie for over 60 is outdated and irrelevant in these modern times." Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Fight the war on frizz. Some of us (cough, cough) have naturally frizzy hair. We know what it's like to be at the whims of the weather and realize that when we try to reckon with nature, we're fighting a losing battle. And, it's too easy to compare our frizz with the smooth-hair standard we see everywhere. "As a biracial woman and a hairstylist with lots of curly clients, I often give people permission to have frizzy hair by telling them like it is: 'Sometimes, your hair is going to be frizzy,'" says Coven stylist Alexis Robinson. "But, instead of seeing that as a problem that must be fixed, if you accept the frizz and stop trying to fight it, then you can start enjoying the fact that it adds a soft and romantic halo to your head and that is beautiful!" The solution is to experiment with different products and routines, and find what works for your hair. "That saying, 'The grass is always greener' is total malarkey when it comes to hair," says Vain stylist TT Amen-Asia. "Your grass could be just as green if you spend the same amount of time nurturing it your way, like your neighbor does their way." Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Blondes have more fun. If you're not exactly going for more attention and random-stranger kindness (seriously, it happens), being blonde may not be so enjoyable. How about having some real fun with unicorn hair? Yep, bright shades are mainstream now. "Have fun with your hair. It's just hair, and it will grow back!" says Amen-Asia. | 4 | 3,017 | lifestyle |
Hold off on the conversation hearts this year! There comes a point where little ones just can't (or shouldn't) consume another morsel of sugar. These adorable DIY greetings require little more than a printer, scissors, and some glue to give tots a treat that will last well beyond Feb. 14. Check out 48 of the most creative ideas for sharing the Valentine love - minus the sugar! You Rule Valentines Your lil one may become the teacher's pet after handing out these studious Valentines! RE:Located Living's " You Rule " project is perfect for lil ones to assemble by themselves, and the new PDF printable makes it easier do than ever! Super Boy Valentines Valentine's Day can have a certain girlie feel to it, but with One Charming Party's School Boy Valentines , it's all boy! Print the free download, and get your tot practicing his penmanship as he addresses the robots, dinos, and trucks to his friends. Fortune Teller Your lil one will be the hit of the classroom when he or she shows up with Design Mom's Fortune Teller valentines for the whole class! A "Forceful" Valentine Kids love glow sticks, and with Lego Star Wars figures all the rage among the elementary school set, Stitch/Craft's Lego Star Wars valentine is sure to be a guaranteed hit. The free PDF download makes it easy to create, too! I "Wheelie" Like You This easy DIY from Thirty Handmade Days is sure to make your little man the hit of the classroom. Just pop a toy car and a few candies in a see-through plastic bag, and add an " I 'Wheelie' Like You " gift tag. You Are Cute as a Button Cards A pair of plain earrings can be covered with cute fabric to create these adorable cards. Just print out Thirty Handmade Days's free You Are Cute as a Button card design , poke the earrings through, and you're good to go! Naturally Sweet Valentine's Day Stickers With Twig & Thistle's Naturally Sweet Valentine's Day stickers , your lil one will be the juiciest one in class. Whether tots opt to hand out fruit to their classmates or mama uses the stickers to add love to a lunch box, the free, printable stickers are a great way to add some healthy fun to the day! Whoopee! It's Valentine's Day Card You may want to check with your tot's teacher before handing this hysterical card out at school. Paging Supermom's My Funny Valentine card is full of old-fashioned fun. Use her free printable card, tie on a mini whoopee cushion, and watch the fun ensue! Rock On Show your little rock-star-in-the-making some love this Valentine's Day with a printable " You Rock Valentine" card - complete with electric guitar. It's made to wrap over a lollipop and makes for one rockin' Valentine's Day treat for boys. Head over to Zakka Life, and download the template for free. Play-Doh Valentine Perfect for the preschool set, Random Thoughts of a Supermom's Play-Doh valentine is a fun (and useful!) one to hand out at school! Her free printable sticker makes it easy to make, too! Lego Cards The lil Lego lovers in the class will go crazy over Mommy Loves Coffee's Lego Cards . A lil heart-shaped Lego creation and a play on words makes it a fun (and easy) way to share some Valentine's Day joy. Bubble Valentine's Day Cards Your tot's classmates will be forever seeing bubbles with Armelle Blog's Bubble Valentine's Day Cards . Just download her free card and sticker designs, print them at home, and assemble it all for a Valentine's treat. Star Wars Valentine There's no denying the fact that lil ones love lightsabers. Brassy Apple's glowing Star Wars valentine (a free printable!) is a fun way to combine kids' love of the film and glow sticks! Roadway to My Heart Vroom, vroom! If your lil one loves cars and trucks and things that go, our "Roadway to My Heart" valentine is the perfect card for him to hand out at school! The interactive card - with a cut out car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, and cow - is as fun to put together as it is to give to friends. Simply download the card and start printing it out for family and friends! You Make My Head Spin Print out as many You Make My Head Spin labels ($6) as you need from Love the Day's Etsy shop, and adhere them to mini pinwheels for a "whirl-d" of fun! Wild For You Head over to Design Mom for a menagerie of jungle animal printables . Just add your own plastic figurines, and you've got a great treat to pass out to your tot's friends! Love Bugs Dandee provided the mason jar printables for these creepy, crawly Love Bug valentines ! Friendship Bracelet Valentines The friendship bracelet has stood the test of time as a symbol of tots' love for their friends. Now Dandee Designs's Friendship Bracelet Valentines bring the love of braided jewelry to the classroom. Download the free printable, put your lil one to work making the bracelets, and get set to see plenty of adorned arms on Valentine's Day. Have a Ball Love the Day's Have a Ball valentines may have them bouncing off the walls, but at least it won't be because of a sugar rush! We Make a Great Pair Take a walk through the dollar store or the bargain aisle at your favorite discount store, and gather up as many pairs of baby socks as possible. Download Saltwater Kids's free We Make a Great Pair card , and your Valentines are ready to go! Heart Glow Valentine These simple and sweet Heart Glow valentines from Kommunicated get the message across brightly! Tots will love their glowing bracelets, and mom will love how easy they are to print and assemble! You Blow Me Away Who doesn't love a good noisemaker? Design Mom's party-in-a-bag is so much fun, they won't miss the candy! Eye Spy A sweet Valentine's Day treat without sugar! Skip the candies and let a special little someone know you've had your eye on them with a printable magnifying glass Valentine's Day card. Download the free printable template at Dandee Designs . Pirate Valentines Store-bought pirate valentines can have a certain mass-market feel to them, but MerMag's downloadable girl and boy pirate valentines have all the charm mamas want in their cards. Just download and print the files, stitch on felt hearts, and swoon! Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing Paper Fox Design's Wild Thing Valentines ($8/printable PDF) are the perfect classroom handout for the little guy who thinks he's too cool for school. Trail Mix Valentine Eschew the sweets on Valentine's Day and go with something savory (and potentially healthy). A Spicy Perspective's Trail Mix Card can be put together with a few snacks already in your pantry, a small baggie, and a free printable! Will Zoo Be Mine? The animal options are endless with The Blue Robin Cottage's Will Zoo Be Mine? valentine . Though this one isn't a printable, you can easily print your own cards and create it! Glowstick Valentine If your kids don't want to get too sentimental, Craftiness Is Not Optional's Glowstick valentine is a fun (and easy!) option! Just Write Valentine Bits of Everything's Just Write valentines are perfect for school! What teacher wouldn't want to see more writing utensils in the classroom? You Make My Heart Pop! It doesn't get much simpler than Love Stitched's You Make My Heart Pop! valentine ! Simply affix the printable to a bottle of bubbles, and you're done! Bookmark Valentine The Party Blog's bookmark valentines are perfect for preschoolers and younger elementary-school students! You Make My Heart Race Kids with a need for speed will get a kick out of this You Make My Heart Race ($5) valentine found on Etsy. You Light Up My Life Valentines Another creative use of glow sticks, Eighteen25's You Light Up My Life valentines are designed for crafty families. Blowing Kisses Your Way Bubbles don't have to be reserved for summertime activity. The Mother Huddle's Blowing Kisses Your Way valentine is a fun way spread the bubble love. Tubes of bubbles come in a variety of colors. Toad-ally Awesome For the little nature lover, Crap I've Made's Toad-ally Awesome valentine is easy and fun! Just download the free printable, add on a plastic toad, and you're in business! Astronaut Valentine For a truly out-of-this-world card, try Dandee Designs' Astronaut Valentine . The floating spaceman is one of our favorite finds! I Am Stuck on You Perfect for classrooms with no-candy policies, this printable I Am Stuck on You valentine ($6) pairs perfectly with Valentine's Day stickers. Postcard Stamp Bits of Everything's sweet Valentine's Day postcard is made even more fun with the attached stamper. Crazy Owls Everyone loves to sip their favorite drink with a crazy straw, which makes it the perfect accessory for Happiness Is Homemade's owl cards . Valentine Joke Notes Give them a laugh when they open their lunch with these Valentine joke notes . Minecraft Valentines For the little Minecraft-lover, Lolly Jane's Minecraft Valentines are perfect! Kids can even put them together themselves. You Make Me Feel Better My kids have a thing for bandages, so I'm taken with Prudent Baby's "You Make Me Feel Better" valentines . Color Your Heart Out Teachers (and your fellow classroom parents) will love these crayon valentines from Simply Chee. You Make the World Sparkle If you know that you have a class full of crafty kids, Prudent Baby's "You Make the World Sparkle" valentine is sure to be a hit. I Can't Stand to Mask My Feelings Small Fry's "I Can't Stand to Mask My Feelings" valentine turns into a fun DIY project for the recipient. Rainbow Loom Valentines Put all of those loom bands you have hanging around your home to work with Lolly Jane's rainbow loom valentines . You Blow My Mind Not only is the "prize" in this "You Blow My Mind" valentine adorable, but the printable topper is cute, too! Babushka Doll Valentine Small Fry's babushka doll valentine may take a lot of work, but the end results are worth it! | 4 | 3,018 | lifestyle |
Celebrity style inspiration: Berry lips Pantone has announced that their color of 2015 is Marsala, an earthy wine red. The following celebrities are already ahead of the curve, as they've been spotted out and about with delicious berry-red lips. Rihanna Rihanna arrives at Rihanna's First Annual Diamond Ball at The Vineyard in Beverly Hills, California. Mollie King Mollie King attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum in London, England. Poppy Delevingne Poppy Delevingne poses for photographers upon arrival at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in London. Camila Alves Camila Alves attends ACRIA's 19th Annual 'Holiday Dinner' Benefit at Skylight Modern in New York City. Olivia Munn Olivia Munn arrives at the 2014 American Music Awards - Arrivals at Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, California. Evan Rachel Wood Actress Evan Rachel Wood attends the 2014 LACMA Art, Film Gala honouring Barbara Kruger and Quentin Tarantino presented by Gucci at LACMA in Los Angeles, California. Lucy Hale Lucy Hale attends the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Melissa George Actress Melissa George attends the 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios in New York City. Katy Perry Katy Perry arrives at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014 at the Star in Sydney, Australia. Eve Hewson Eve Hewson attends the 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at spring in New York City. Laura Haddock Laura Haddock attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum in London, England. Jourdan Dunn Jourdan Dunn poses in the winner's room at the MTV EMA's 2014 at The Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. Ashley Madekwe Ashley Madekwe attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum in London, England. Felicity Jones Felicity Jones arrives at the Motion Picture Academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Bianca A. Santos Actress Bianca A. Santos arrives at the Los Angele Premiere 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Rihanna Singer Rihanna arrives at MAC Cosmetics and the MAC AIDS Fund Present 'It's Not Over' Premiere at Quixote Studios in Los Angeles, California. Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner arrives at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Shay Mitchell Actress Shay Mitchell arrives at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Laetitia Casta Laetitia Casta attends the Opening Ceremony and the 'Grace of Monaco' premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens attends Flaunt Magazine Distress Issue Launch at Gilded Lily in New York City. Rooney Mara Rooney Mara attends the IFP, Calvin Klein Collection & euphoria Calvin Klein celebration of Women In Film in Cannes, France. Vanessa Hudgens Actress Vanessa Hudgens arrives at Point Foundation's Annual 'Voices On Point' Fundraising Gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, California. Lea Seydoux Lea Seydoux attends the 'Saint Laurent' premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Mel B Mel B. walks the "America's Got Talent" finale post-show red carpet in New York. Eva Green Eva Green attends 'The Salvation' film premiere at the 67th Cannes Film Festival, France. Eve Hewson Actress Eve Hewson attends the premiere of 'Days And Nights' at the IFC Center in New York City. Cara Delevingne Cara Delevingne attends the 'The Search' Premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Katie Holmes Actress Katie Holmes attends the premiere of 'Days And Nights' at the IFC Center in New York City. Brenda Song Actress Brenda Song attends Elyse Walker presents the 10th anniversary Pink Party hosted by Jennifer Garner and Rachel Zoe at HANGAR 8 in Santa Monica, California. Milla Jovovich Milla Jovovich attends amfAR's 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala Presented By WORLDVIEW, BOLD FILMS, And BVLGARI at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, France. Sai Bennett Sai Bennett attends the red carpet arrivals of 'The Face Of An Angel' during the 58th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon West End in London, England. Michelle Williams Singer Michelle Williams attends the New York Women in Film & Television Honours gala at the McGraw-Hill Building in New York. Shay Mitchell Shay Mitchell attends Elyse Walker presents the 10th anniversary Pink Party hosted by Jennifer Garner and Rachel Zoe at HANGAR 8 in Santa Monica, California. Pixie Lott Pixie Lott attends her album launch party presented by Pandora at The Langham Hotel in London, England. Katie Holmes Actress Katie Holmes attends the Skin Cancer Foundation Gala at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. Riley Keough Actress Riley Keough attends the 2014 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honoring Barbara Kruger And Quentin Tarantino Presented By Gucci at LACMA in Los Angeles, California. Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the 25th annual Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jessica White Model Jessica White arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens attends the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California. Sandra Bullock Actress Sandra Bullock arrives during the 66th annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Kerry Washington Kerry Washington arrives at the 86th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California. Ireland Baldwin Ireland Baldwin attends DIRECTV's Super Saturday Night Party in New York. Eva Green Actress Eva Green attends the premiere for the feature film "300: Rise of an Empire" at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Peyton List Actress Peyton List arrives at The Weinstein Company's premiere of 'Vampire Academy' at Regal 14 at L.A. Live Downtown in Los Angeles, California. Emma Watson Emma Watson arrives at the 'Noah' film press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, America. Alesha Dixon Alesha Dixon during the 'Britain's Got Talent' photocall, London. Paloma Faith Paloma Faith arrives for the Burberry Prorsum Womenswear collection during London Fashion Week Autumn / Winter 2014 in central London. Daisy Lowe Daisy Lowe attends the Elle Style Awards 2014 at one Embankment in London, England. Beyonce Beyoncé attends the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Olivia Munn Olivia Munn arrives at the BVLGARI 'Decades Of Glamour' Oscar Party Hosted By Naomi Watts at Soho House in West Hollywood, California. Selena Gomez Selena Gomez attends the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Jennifer Lawrence Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California. Jessica Alba Jessica Alba attends the H&M show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 in Paris, France. Hilary Duff Hilary Duff attends ASPCA Celebrates Its Multi-Million Dollar Commitment To Los Angeles' Animals in Beverly Hills, California. Jessica White Model Jessica White attends the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style awards ceremony at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. | 4 | 3,019 | lifestyle |
It's time to show your pooch some appreciation for Dress Up Your Pet Day. Whether it's a light coat or the finest football gear, Lindsey Granger went to D.O.G. Pet Boutique in Los Angeles to see how people are dressing up their furry friends. | 8 | 3,020 | video |
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The world's safest airlines Out of 449 airlines, 10 have been shortlisted as the safest airlines in the world by AirlineRatings.com . The parameters taken into account by the website's rating system include audits from organisations such as the FAA and ICAO, which govern aviation. Other factors such as the airline's fatality record, government audits, airline's operational history, incident records and operational excellence are also taken into account. Let's have a look at the list, that has been arranged in alphabetical order. Air New Zealand British Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Emirates Etihad Airways EVA Air Finnair Lufthansa Singapore Airlines Qantas The Aussie airline was exclusively rated as the safest airline in the world and has a spotless, fatality-free record. There are several reasons behind the airline's success as over the years it has come up with many revolutionary technologies in aviation and Airlineratings.com credits the airline with the development of the Future Air Navigation System; the Flight Data Recorder to monitor plane and later crew performance; automatic landings using Global Navigation Satellite System and also precision approaches around mountains in cloud using RNP. The website also revealed a list of the top 10 safest low-cost airlines. Apart from having outstanding safety records, the airlines in the list have all cleared the strict International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Let's have a look. Aer Lingus Alaska Airlines Icelandair Jetblue Jetstar Kulula.com Monarch Airlines Thomas Cook TUI Fly Westjet | 2 | 3,022 | travel |
This is a story about Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. trying to fight former teammate Jermaine Wiggin s. Here's some background. Wiggins was a part of the New England Patriots' first Super Bowl team in 2001. The fact that he grew up in East Boston, Mass. coupled with some of the big plays he made during New England's postseason run has made him somewhat of a local hero. Wiggins has made regular appearances on 98.5 The Sports Hub and does some other media spots in the Boston area. Wiggins and Smith were teammates with the Carolina Panthers in 2002 and 2003. During one of his recent media appearances, Wiggins called Smith a "bully" and spoke about Smith's reputation for being hard on younger players and fighting teammates ( remember this incident? ). As you might expect, Smith did not appreciate it. So when he spotted Wiggins after Baltimore's loss to the Pats last weekend, he supposedly went off on him. Marc Bertrand of 98.5 The Sports Hub's "Felger and Mazz Show" told the story on Monday. You can read the entire account here . Scott Zolak, a former Patriots quarterback who calls Pats games for 98.5 The Sports Hub, was there to witness the altercation. He called into the "Felger and Mazz Show" to explain what he saw. "So [Smith] sees Wiggy and he's like 'Yo, what's up?!'" Zolak explained. "And Wiggy's like, 'Hey, what's up?' And Smith is like, 'No dude, what the bleep's up?' And Wiggy's like, 'Oh no, now you're swearing in front of my kids.' And he's like, 'You gotta step off.' And then it starts getting nasty. "And Steve is like, 'You called me a bully! So what's up with that? You know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna bleep you right now.' And Wiggy's like, 'Man, you gotta stop in front of my kids.'" Apparently things got heated after that. Zolak said Brandon LaFell, a former teammate and friend of Smith's, stepped in to help diffuse the situation. Some Patriots security staffers also had to get involved. The entire description of the argument is worth reading. If you're surprised by any of this, you must not be at all familiar with Smith. He's the definition of a competitor and an agitator. If you saw some of the comments he made before Saturday's game , you can imagine how angry he was after the Ravens lost. | 1 | 3,023 | sports |
"Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely," said the British historian Lord Acton. Unfortunately, this is not entirely a myth. | 8 | 3,024 | video |
The Nationals have not made any headway in contract extension negotiations with shortstop Ian Desmond. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and Desmond's agent, Doug Rogalski, didn't have contract talks at the GM meetings or the winter meetings, MLB.com reports . The Nationals reportedly offered the 2012 All-Star a seven-year contract last winter, but Desmond opted for a two-year, $17.5 million deal. The Nats secured a possible long-term replacement for Desmond last month in prospect Trea Turner, the player to be named in a deal with the Padres that also brought right-hander Joe Ross. Turner was the 13th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. Desmond has hit 20-plus home runs and stolen 20 or more bases each of the last three seasons. In 2014, he hit .255/.313/.430 with 24 and 24 stolen bases. He and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin are the only National League shortstops to win three consecutive Silver Slugger Awards. | 1 | 3,025 | sports |
Briggs and Britney Fussy took their first walk down the aisle when they were just 3, as a ring bearer and flower girl in the wedding of Briggs' godmother. The couple took their second walk down the aisle recently to become husband and wife. | 5 | 3,026 | news |
The slide in oil prices continued, with crude futures falling 3.2% to $44.49 a barrel. WSJ's Dan Strumpf reports on the News Hub with Simon Constable. Photo: Getty | 3 | 3,027 | finance |
Man arrested after filming himself stealing thousands of dollars | 5 | 3,028 | news |
Should you buy, sell or hold? Physics tells us that bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. Likewise, some winning stocks just keep on going. And the ones that have excelled through the first 15 years of the 21st century have withstood two of the worst bear markets in history. To see which businesses worked best in the new millennium and to judge their potential from here we looked at the 15 biggest-gaining U.S. stocks since December 31, 1999. What our list of stars shows is that fairly simple business concepts can turn into massive market winners. Most of the 15 names aren't complicated technology companies but rather more-mundane businesses, such as coffee sellers, shoe makers, trucking companies and used-car dealers. What's more, the prospects for many of the companies on our list appear strong enough to support further stock gains in the years ahead although almost certainly not on the scale of the past 15 years. With each summary, we offer our opinion about whether you should buy, sell or hold. Click ahead for Kiplinger's 15 best stocks of the 21st century. Morningstar provided the list of top performers from the end of 1999 through December 10, 2014. Performance was based on total returns that is, with dividends included. Only companies with current market capitalizations of at least $1 billion are included. The list excludes companies that were acquired over the past 15 years. Results for each stock are through December 31, 2014. Keurig Green Mountain 15-year cumulative total return: +45,714% 15-year annualized total return: 50.4% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $458,144 Stock call: HOLD The company that helps jump-start millions of Americans every morning did the same for the retirement nest eggs of those who bought in. Coffee retailer and brewer Keurig Green Mountain ( GMCR ) has been the biggest winner of the millennium so far, with a stunning annualized return of 50.4% over the past 15 years. With its K-Cup brewing machines in 20 million homes and businesses, the Waterbury, Vt., firm is synonymous with morning joe. In the fiscal year that ended last September, Keurig had $4.7 billion in sales and $597 million in profits, or $3.74 per share. But as hot-drink sales slow, the company will try to conquer a new market by launching a home-dispensing system for cold beverages in late 2015 with partner Coca-Cola (which owns 16% of Keurig). Will the new system beat just reaching for a can of soda? With the stock trading at 31 times estimated year-ahead earnings, the market doesn't see failure as an option. Monster Beverage 15-year cumulative total return: +40,085% 15-year annualized total return: 49.1% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $401,854 Stock call: HOLD You can't live on coffee and energy drinks, but your portfolio could have. Monster Beverage ( MNST ) was the second-hottest stock of the millennium, with an annualized return of 49.1%. What started as a juice business in 1935 is now the second-biggest energy-drink firm, after privately held Red Bull. Soaring demand has boosted the Corona, Calif., company's sales from $180 million in 2004 to an estimated $2.4 billion in 2014. Critics say the caffeine- and sugar-laden drinks Monster and its peers sell are unhealthy and that they are aimed at children (which Monster denies). But growth expectations remain robust. Analysts, on average, see earnings per share rising 22% this year, after a 35% increase in 2014. Coca-Cola couldn't beat 'em, so it joined 'em, taking a 16.7% stake in Monster last summer. That helps support a lofty price-earnings ratio of 34, based on expected 2015 earnings. If you want in, you'll have to pay up. Medivation 15-year cumulative total return: +14,389% 15-year annualized total return: 39.3% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $144,887 Stock call: SELL Wall Street's love affair with biotechnology over the past decade has created many huge winners, and one of biotech's biggest stars has been Medivation ( MDVN ). The San Francisco company's shares have rocketed the past three years, thanks to its first commercial drug, Xtandi, a treatment for certain kinds of prostate cancer. Xtandi's instant success turned Medivation profitable overnight. The company is expected to have earned $2.67 per share in 2014, and analysts see profits rising 24%, to $3.30, in 2015. The company's niche is research into diseases for which few treatment options exist. But so far, Xtandi is Medivation's only commercial product. Analysts at investment firm Cowen & Co. urge caution. They think Xtandi is a great drug but expect Medivation's earnings to hit a near-term peak in 2015 and they say that the stock, now $100, is overvalued by about 60%. Middleby 15-year cumulative total return: +10,807% 15-year annualized total return: 36.7% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $109,069 Stock call: HOLD Consumers' ever-shifting food tastes make restaurants a dangerous business. Some investors have found a better way to get a piece of the action: Middleby Corp. ( MIDD ), which supplies restaurants and home cooks with an array of equipment, including ovens, frying systems and freezers. The Elgin, Ill., firm's growth has been amazingly consistent over the past decade as it has pursued a host of acquisitions to build its stable of brands, including Viking, U-Line and Concordia. Middleby's success has translated into an annualized stock return of 36.7% since 1999. Investment bank BB&T Capital Markets says Middleby's strategy in part centers on designing equipment that makes restaurant food handling and cooking more efficient, providing cost savings for the highly competitive industry. The company was expected to have earned $3.41 per share in 2014 on $1.6 billion in sales, and analysts see profits rising by 18%, to $4.03 per share, in 2015. At 25 times estimated 2015 earnings, the stock isn't cheap, but it's a great idea to have on your wish list should its share price pull back. Deckers Outdoor 15-year cumulative total return: +10,305% 15-year annualized total return: 36.3% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $104,046 Stock call: BUY Investors in footwear maker Deckers Outdoor ( DECK ) have had to endure some gut-wrenching volatility in sales and stock prices since 1999, but the reward for sticking it out has been an annualized return of 36.3%. Deckers's success stems from its wildly popular Ugg brand boots and shoes, which account for more than 80% of its $1.9 billion in annual sales. Doubters thought that eventually Ugg would fall victim to the whims of fashion, but it hasn't happened yet. In fact, Ugg has been the most-searched gift term on Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) for the past three years. Analyst Sam Poser at brokerage Sterne Agee sees the Goleta, Calif., company maintaining its momentum. He predicts earnings of $5.08 per share for the fiscal year that ends in March 2015 and $5.98 in the March 2016 year, and he figures that a P/E of 18 based on this year's profit isn't too much to pay for that kind of growth. Terra Nitrogen 15-year cumulative total return: +8,445% 15-year annualized total return: 34.5% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $85,446 Stock call: HOLD Few investors mostly those seeking high income would have had much reason to pay attention to Terra Nitrogen ( TNH ) over the past 15 years. But those who invested in the firm deserve bragging rights. The Deerfield, Ill., company, set up as a master limited partnership, produces nitrogen fertilizer products. It rode the commodity boom in the middle of the last decade, then benefited again from 2010 to early 2012 as the price of natural gas, a key raw material in nitrogen fertilizer production, plunged. Investors not only saw their shares soar but also earned hefty regular dividends from the partnership, because it pays out almost all of what it earns. Since 2012, however, Terra's fortunes have reversed as fertilizer prices have declined, pulling sales, profits and dividends down as well. The stock has returned 34.5% annualized since 1999, but it has plunged 65% since early 2012. A global economic revival could boost Terra's outlook. But this one is best left for investors who have a strong sense about the direction of fertilizer and natural gas prices. Tractor Supply 15-year cumulative total return: +8,109% 15-year annualized total return: 34.2% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $82,086 Stock call: HOLD Who knew that serving the "rural lifestyle" consumer could be so lucrative? Tractor Supply's ( TSCO ) retail niche has been a spectacular winner since 1999, and its shares have gone up by an annualized 34.2%. Its 1,361 stores in 48 states sell farm, ranch and garden supplies to the so-called gentleman farmer, as well as to tradesmen and small businesses. This seemingly mundane business generated estimated sales of $5.7 billion in 2014. Meanwhile, the Brentwood, Tenn., company's earnings have jumped from 55 cents per share in 2008 to an estimated $2.61 in 2014. Sales slowed in the first half of 2014, but brokerage Raymond James sees the firm reclaiming its status as one of the "premier top-line growth stories" among retailers of durable goods, capable of delivering profit growth in the mid-teen percentages through at least 2016. Clean Harbors 15-year cumulative total return: +7,588% 15-year annualized total return: 33.6% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $76,880 Stock call: HOLD Clean Harbors ( CLH ) looks like a great business that overreached and now is trying to refigure its future. For most of the past 15 years, the Norwell, Mass., company was a strong player in the difficult industry of environmental cleanup. From 2004 to 2012, sales rose from $643 million to $2.2 billion, and the bottom line went from a loss of 65 cents per share to a profit of $2.40. But in 2013, the company went deep into debt to buy Safety-Kleen, paying $1.2 billion for the recycler and refiner of used oil. Clean Harbors has been struggling since. It was expected to have earned just $1.42 per share in 2014. Although the stock has returned an annualized 33.6% since 1999, it has sunk 32% since its peak in 2012. Brokerage Wedbush Securities thinks investors are undervaluing the better parts of company. But with crude prices diving, slashing what Safety-Kleen gets for its oil, the market isn't listening. HollyFrontier 15-year cumulative total return: +7,237% 15-year annualized total return: 33.2% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $73,370 Stock call: SELL The shale-oil boom had HollyFrontier ( HFC ) in a sweet spot for a while. The crude refiner formed by a merger of Holly Corp. and Frontier Oil in 2011 operates five refineries in the nation's heartland, close to areas where drilling has zoomed. In 2012, the merged company saw revenues top $20 billion and profits hit $8.38 per share. By early 2013, the stock was nearing $60. (The long-term record is based on the performance of the stock of Holly Corp. shares.) But earnings took a sharp hit that year, in part because of heavy maintenance costs. Now, some analysts see a different problem for the Dallas-based company: rising refinery capacity worldwide, even as oil prices crash. Wells Fargo Securities in December slashed its 2015 earnings estimate for HollyFrontier from $4.63 per share to $2.85. The company continues to pay fat dividends, but in the short term the share price seems likely to stay under pressure. Lannett 15-year cumulative total return: +5,957% 15-year annualized total return: 31.5% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $60,565 Stock call: HOLD Lannett Co. ( LCI ) was a marginally profitable player in the generic-drug industry for most of the past 15 years. That changed about two years ago, as the Philadelphia firm began a rapid expansion program. Sales surged from $123 million in the fiscal year that ended in June 2012 to $274 million in the June 2014 year; earnings jumped from 14 cents per share to $1.98. Since 2012, the stock has catapulted from about $5 to a 2014 high of $59. Lannett has been in the right place at the right time with generic drugs for pain management and for thyroid and cardiovascular problems, and a lack of competition has allowed the company to boost prices. But that leverage will wane as competitors move in. Coming up with new products will be critical. Investment firm Craig-Hallum says that Lannett has filed 21 applications for new generic drugs with U.S. regulators. The shares have slumped to $42 recently because of jitters about future growth. But if key approvals come soon enough, the stock's momentum could reignite. Cal-Maine Foods 15-year cumulative total return: +5,739% 15-year annualized total return: 31.1% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $58,388 Stock call: BUY Breakfast has become a key battleground in the fast-food industry, and that has been a boon for Cal-Maine Foods ( CALM ), the biggest U.S. egg producer. The Jackson, Miss., firm's annual egg sales topped 1 billion dozen in the fiscal year that ended last May. In dollars, sales jumped 12% for the year, to $1.4 billion. The company earned $109 million, or $2.26 per share, up 62% from the previous year's profit. The results have helped drive the stock to record highs, contributing to an annualized gain of 31.1% since 1999. For now, Cal-Maine is benefiting from rising demand, higher prices and the trend toward specialty products, such as organic and free-range eggs. But the company has warned that, as with any commodity, egg supplies and prices can be volatile. Indeed, the stock slid in late December as results for the quarter that ended in November came in shy of expectations. Longer term, though, Cal-Maine's ability to buy up smaller rivals, boosting its market share, make the stock an intriguing food-industry play at 13 times estimated year-ahead earnings. CarMax 15-year cumulative total return: +5,657% 15-year annualized total return: 31.0% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $57,570 Stock call: HOLD Many of the stocks on our list have had long stretches of hefty gains. CarMax ( KMX ), primarily a dealer of used cars, has had a much more volatile ride, testing shareholders' endurance. But those who stuck it out have racked up an annualized gain of 31% since 1999. The Richmond company's "no-haggle" policy has been a big draw for car buyers at its 143 stores. Earnings, expected to be $2.60 a share in the fiscal year that ends in February 2015, have doubled since 2009. Annual sales are nearing $14.3 billion. But selling cars is a highly cyclical business, which may cause many investors to blanch at the stock's P/E of 26 (based on current-year estimates). Another cautionary note: In 2013, CarMax began an in-house test program to lend directly to subprime (that is, high-risk) buyers. Still, investment bank William Blair thinks CarMax is "one of the best long-term investment ideas in retail." Gilead Sciences 15-year cumulative total return: +5,473% 15-year annualized total return: 30.7% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $55,726 Stock call: BUY Gilead Sciences' stock ( GILD ) has been every bit a blockbuster as its main products, which include a suite of drugs to treat HIV and its Sovaldi and Harvoni drugs to treat hepatitis C. The San Francisco-based company was expected to have posted 2014 sales of $24 billion and earnings of $7.95 per share. Its stock has soared an annualized 30.7% over the past 15 years, a gain that includes the price tripling from the end of 2012 to October 2014. Lately, though, there has been a backlash against the high prices of Gilead's drugs, and that has slammed its shares and raised questions about profit growth in 2015. But as the stock's P/E slides toward single digits, it's giving gutsy investors a chance to pick up one of biotech's stellar franchises on the cheap. Old Dominion Freight Line 15-year cumulative total return: +5,385% 15-year annualized total return: 30.6% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $54,848 Stock call: BUY Old Dominion Freight Line ( ODFL ) has built an investor's dream of a business by following an old strategy: Do one thing, and do it well. The Thomasville, N.C., firm is a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight line, meaning that it typically carries many different shipments in each load. With the founding Congdon family still in charge after 80 years, Old Dominion retains many hallmarks of a private business. That has paid off for shareholders, who've seen their stock gain an annualized 30.6% over 15 years. Brokerage KeyBanc Capital Markets calls Old Dominion "the best-run LTL carrier" and sees ample room for growth. The company's share of the industry is less than 7%, and Old Dominion says it wants to boost that figure to low double-digits. The company was expected to have posted record earnings in 2014 of $259 million, or $3.01 per share, on sales of $2.8 billion. Analysts see profits expanding by 19% this year, to $3.58, putting the P/E at a reasonable 22. Cantel Medical 15-year cumulative total return: +4,605% 15-year annualized total return: 29.3% Value today of $1,000 investment 15 years ago: $47,053 Stock call: HOLD Stories of "superbugs" causing severe infections in hospitals and other medical facilities have put a premium on disease prevention. That has been good for Cantel Medical ( CMN ), which makes a host of products that kill germs or keep them at bay disinfectants to clean endoscopes, for example, as well as dialysis water-purification systems and disposable face masks. Few Wall Street firms cover the Little Falls, N.J., company, so kudos to those investors who discovered this gem, which returned 29.3% annualized over the past 15 years. The stock has been especially hot since mid 2011, rising from $10 to a recent $45. The company earned $1.04 per share in the fiscal year that ended in July, twice what it made in the July 2011 year. Over that period, annual sales climbed 52%, to $489 million. Cantel has proved itself as a growth business, but with a P/E of 37 it now may be too rich for some investors' tastes. | 3 | 3,029 | finance |
The slumping Cleveland Cavaliers have looked lost without LeBron James. Fortunately for them, he could be on his way back . James is a game-time decision for Tuesday night's road matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The four-time MVP has been out since Dec. 30 with a strained back and sore left knee, leaving Cleveland without the league's second-leading scorer for its last eight games. The Cavaliers have been limited to an average of 89.4 points and 39.7 percent shooting in losing eight of nine. "LeBron being out, that's (25) points we have to make up every game," teammate Kyrie Irving said of James, who is hoping to return after going through a limited practice Monday. The Cavaliers (19-19) are on the verge of dropping below .500 for the first time since Nov. 24 after falling 103-84 at Sacramento on Sunday, their season-worst fifth consecutive loss. Kevin Love had 25 points, Irving scored 21 and Timofey Mozgov added 14 and 12 rebounds in his first start since coming over from Denver last week, but Cleveland was outscored 29-15 in the second quarter. "We're going through a lot of trials and tribulations, a lot of changes," coach David Blatt said. "We're making adjustments on the fly. Tonight was definitely not a step forward. It wasn't a good performance, you can't sugar coat it." Phoenix would certainly like to see James sit out at least one more night. He's scored 72 points and shot 63.9 percent in his last two games against the Suns, and his team has won the last 11 meetings. The Cavs had dropped four straight in the series before pulling out a 110-101 road victory March 12 behind Irving's 23 points. Cleveland has averaged 107.3 points in winning four of its last six in Phoenix. The Suns (22-18) return home after closing a 2-2 road trip with back-to-back defeats, including Sunday's 122-110 double-overtime loss to Memphis. Phoenix stormed back from 14 down in the fourth quarter but fell apart in the second OT, getting outscored 14-2. "That's what we do, we always fight," said center Alex Len, who had 14 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. "Unfortunately at the end, we just made some not really smart plays. ... We were right there, we had an opportunity to win the game, we just didn't close it out. But we know if we make a few adjustments, we can compete with any team in the league." Isaiah Thomas led the Suns with 20 points off the bench but committed a season-high seven of the team's 21 turnovers. Markieff Morris added 17 points after scoring a season-low three on 1-of-13 shooting two nights earlier in a 100-95 loss at San Antonio. Phoenix hasn't dropped three in a row since a season-high six-game skid Dec. 6-15. Coming home could be just what the Suns need to get on a hot streak, as they've averaged 120.3 points during a season-best three-game winning streak at US Airways Center. No team has hosted fewer games than Phoenix with 16, and it's set to open a season-high eight-game homestand. The Suns have won six straight and 12 of 18 overall against Eastern Conference opponents. Recently acquired J.R. Smith has scored zero, 27 and four points while shooting a combined 34.2 percent in his first three games with Cleveland. He's averaging 15.7 points against the Suns for his second-highest mark against any team. | 1 | 3,030 | sports |
Sleeping on your back late in pregnancy may increase the risk for adverse outcomes, according to a new study. | 7 | 3,031 | health |
Chris O'Leary was heading from Cleveland to New York City when the text alerts started coming in: his flight was delayed and he'd be home about 6 hours later than expected. He ended up on a plane with only one other passenger. Gillian Pensavalle (@GillianWithaG) has the story. | 2 | 3,032 | travel |
It's easy to grumble about brutally cold winter weather. But why not embrace the upside of chilly temperatures, such as dazzling ice caves? From a man-made cave in France to ones with pristine ice crystals in Siberia, here are nine unbelievable ice caves that are worth a visit to a kingdom of cold. Vatnajokull National Park, Skaftafell, Iceland Vatnajökull contains one of the largest glaciers in the world, along with numerous ice caves. For safety reasons, small group tours, reserved in advance through independent operators, are the best way to see the ice caves in Vatnajökull, also known as Crystal Caves. Vatnajokull National Park, Skaftafell, Iceland Melting ice can create hazardous conditions, but an expert guide and safety equipment (helmets, crampons, and an ice axe are typically provided) will help you enjoy the spectacular natural light show inside. (As will warm clothes and hiking boots.) Eisriesenwelt, Werfen, Austria Open May-October, prepare to spend about an hour touring one of the world's largest ice caves, a maze of icicle-laden rooms and passages. Since the cave is accessible to a range of fitness levels, adventure seekers can spice it up by hiking and riding a cable car to reach the Alpine cave. Dobšinská Ice Cave, Dobšiná, Slovakia This UNESCO World Heritage site (part of the Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst network) is a popular tourist attraction and the largest ice cave in Slovakia. It's part of a larger system of caves that's tens of millions of years old. So old, in fact, that the caves have existed through both tropical and glacial environments. The ice cave is said to have been open to the public since the 1800s, and can be visited May-September. Try to imprint the floor-to-ceiling ice formations in your memory while exploring the great hall and corridors unless you want to shell out money to take photos (yes, there's a fee). Ice Pavillion, Mittelallalin, Switzerland A long, lighted tunnel leads to this network of caves, whose size rivals Eisriesenwelt in Austria. Perhaps even more amazing than the natural ice formations are the ice sculptures scattered throughout. Afterward, warm up at the world's highest revolving restaurant, because hey, how often can you combine both? Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina This UNESCO World Heritage site in the Andes is a popular tourist destination, especially the Perito Moreno glacier, thanks to its accessibility and adventure tour options. Since it's just a two-hour bus ride from El Calafate, many tour companies offer glacier treks, although you should arrange a boat tour in order to spy the sea ice caves. Lake Baikal, Russia The world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake doesn't get many tourists in winter thanks to its remote Siberian location. But some groups, such as Baikal Adventure Travel Company run tours to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including ice cave exploration on Olkhon Island, the lake's largest island. Getting to the caves is an adventure in itself since it involves a multi-day journey driving more than 200 miles from Irkutsk (which has the closest airport and train station), with one leg going over frozen Lake Baikal. It's also a chance to experience Siberian village life by staying in log cabins, warming up in saunas, and eating with local families. Mer de Glace, Chamonix, France A half-hour train ride, cable car, and some 400 steps down leads to this cave, which contains ice sculptures, color-changing lights, and a depiction of 19th-century mountain life. Unlike other ice caves on this list, the one in the Mer de Glace glacier is actually man-made (it was originally carved out in 1946 with ice picks) and has to be re-sculpted each summer due to the glacier shifting. Fortunately for those involved, machines are now used to recreate the cave. Mount Erebus Ice Caves, Antarctica Ice caves tend to be extraordinary in their own right, but what makes these even more so is that they were created by steam from the (still) active Mount Erebus volcano. It's that very gas that maintains the caves' temperature at 32 degrees, which in turn converts the warm air into a frozen fairy land that regularly transforms based on air currents. Unfortunately, the only way to visit them is to be part of a research team, but luckily some brave photojournalists have snapped pictures of this rare phenomenon. Apostle Islands, Wisconsin For the intrepid, it's possible to explore these sea ice caves along Lake Superior by kayak when the water is calm. You can even walk there on the rare occasions (like last winter's Polar Vortex) that the lake freezes over, but always check with the National Parks Service first. | 2 | 3,033 | travel |
Not only did Honda show off the FCV concept at the 2015 Detroit show , but it also announced a new electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid will be coming by 2018. Honda didn't say much else about its future cars, but we can begin to speculate that the new electric car could possibly be the new Fit EV. The old Fit EV was killed off for 2015 after the all-new Fit joined the lineup just last year, and since the subcompact car has been such a hit, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring a new electrified version to the market to compete with other affordable electrics like the Soul EV and the newly revealed Chevrolet Bolt . A new plug-in hybrid will be another green addition to the lineup, which will only continue to get greener since the automaker also revealed it plans on using more of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the coming years. Meanwhile, the FCV concept previews some of the styling we can expect to see on the next-gen Honda fuel cell vehicle that's set to replace the FCX Clarity that was discontinued for 2015. Honda says the new fuel cell vehicle is expected to have a range over 300 miles, and that it can be refueled in as little as three minutes. The fuel cell stack fits under the hood, and even though it's 33 percent smaller than the FCX Clarity, its power density has increased 60 percent. The new car will also be spacious enough to accommodate five passengers, and will feature futuristic styling similar to that of the FCV concept, though it most likely won't look as wild. Honda says the fuel cell car will arrive in the U.S. after it launches in Japan in March 2016. The company isn't just focused on hybrids and electrics, as it also announced it'll be introducing new VTEC turbo engines. The four-cylinder VTEC turbos will utilize the automaker's Earth Dreams tech and will be as sporty as they are efficient. Production of the new VTEC engines will begin later this year at Honda's Anna, Ohio, engine plant, and will debut later in 2015. Source: Honda | 9 | 3,034 | autos |
Several months ago I shot up in bed and starting screaming. A mild leg cramp had made its way into a bad dream that started to evaporate even as I yelled, "Ahhh, ahh, ahh!" My alarmed girlfriend also popped up next to me in bed. "Leg cramp," I said, sheepish and confused, with my heart racing. The next day, I finally made an appointment with the NYU Sleep Disorders Center . Much later, I would get a diagnosis from a sleep doctor that I didn't expect. A Bad Sleeper I'm an anxious person. I've also always had the impression I'm not getting as restful a night's sleep as everybody else, which makes me more anxious. My mind races, and I have crazy, vivid dreams. Often, I wake up in the middle of the night and move from the bed to the couch. Even after nine hours of sleep, I wake up tired and fight off the urge to crash the next night by 9 p.m. My girlfriend, who's a doctor, quickly noticed my sleep troubles and had theories about what might be ailing me. Recently, we were sitting around with her friends playing the board game Taboo in the early evening when I crashed hard on a comfy chair and started to snooze during the rowdy game. Her friends admired my ability to sleep. She thought I had a sleep disorder. In fact, my girlfriend had been urging me to see a sleep specialist for months. She's a psychiatrist, not a sleep specialist, so she couldn't diagnose me, even if it were a good idea to treat your significant other. However, my girlfriend has noted several odd things about my sleep patterns including how I often fall asleep on the subway and feel like I start having my crazy dreams right away. She speculated that I might go directly into the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep, when most dreams occur. When you first go to sleep, you're supposed to enter non-rapid eye movement (NREM) before entering REM . My girlfriend thought perhaps I was skipping NREM, a symptom of sleep disorders including narcolepsy. The night I woke up screaming, I hadn't been asleep for very long, so I thought maybe my girlfriend was onto something. Maybe I was immediately drifting off into REM sleep. Of course, I would need to see a professional. The Doctor Orders An Overnight Sleep Test When I told my primary care doctor about my sleep troubles, he immediately referred me to NYU's Sleep Center. I went there for an initial screening and answered a very long questionnaire about my sleep habits and how easily I could nap. (Very easily, I said.) Then I met with a doctor, who listened to my story about the screaming and my vivid dreams and my urge to nap. She told me I had some of the symptoms of narcolepsy and that I would have to spend the night in the lab to rule that out. (Narcolepsy makes you sleep poorly during the night and fall asleep during the day. ) I would also have to spend eight hours of the next day in the lab, taking 20-minute naps every couple of hours. As I slept, I would be hooked up to devices that recorded my brain waves, breathing and heart rate, and eye and leg movements . The prospect of spending the day napping sounded delightful, even if I would be hooked up to recording devices until the doctor told me coffee wasn't allowed. She suggested I bring ibuprofen and something to do the next day when I wasn't napping. I was psyched about getting to the bottom of my sleep troubles and terrified of going a day without coffee. A 32-Hour Sleep Fest The doctor told me to arrive for the sleep study at 9 p.m., where I would meet a tech who would conduct the study. The night of the study, I walked 16 blocks from my East Village apartment to Bellevue , America's oldest public hospital and home of the NYU Sleep Center. It was drizzling out, and I felt nervous trudging along in the dark with the bag I packed for the night. I arrived 10 minutes early and waited outside the sleep center, which included several "bedrooms" for patients, doctors' offices, and signs telling people to keep quiet. A man who smelled heavily of cologne and looked like he was in his early 40s approached me. "Here to sleep?" he asked, with a smile. "I'll be taking care of you tonight." The tech showed me to my bedroom, which looked like a regular hospital room. He left me to change into my pajamas. I awkwardly left my bedroom and sat on a chair outside so the tech could hook me up to various monitors. Wires were connected to my head, arms, legs, and chest, and I wore a huge monitor around my neck. The tech and I chatted as soft rock played in the background. He told me the most common sleep problem was sleep apnea and that some patients had no problems at all. After he finished hooking me up, he brought me back to my room so he could take care of the other patient there that night. "Be good to my wires," he said, still smiling. It was well after 9 p.m., and I desperately wanted to snooze. But I had to wait for the tech to come back a little after 10 p.m. to hook me up to a few more wires and connect some of them to a monitor next to the bed. I couldn't move, so the tech had to cover me with two blankets, which made me feel like a small child being tucked in. He closed the door and left the pitch-black room. Then his voice came into the room over an intercom, asking me to look up at the ceiling, look left and right, up and down, grind my teeth, and say "hello." I assumed he was testing the equipment. My sleep felt crappy. I drifted off quickly and then woke up. It was one of those restless nights when I would have felt antsy and gone to the couch, only this time I was hooked up to the thing next to the bed. I eventually slept. The next morning around 7 a.m., the tech arrived to wake me up. By 7:45 a.m. I desperately wanted coffee or a nap, but I had to wait until 9 a.m. before I could sleep again. A new tech had come for the day portion of my sleep study by that time. The new tech asked me to sit on the bed so he could connect my wires, and then he asked me to lie down. "Try to sleep," he said, before turning off the light. After I slept for 20 minutes, he flipped on the light. He asked me how long I slept and whether I dreamed. This happened five times, with roughly 90 minutes between snoozes. After a couple of naps, I yawned when the new tech arrived like a dog that salivates at the sound of a bell. Between naps I slouched in a chair in my room, listening to the radio and making half-hearted attempts at doing work. Several times, I went to the bathroom, trying not to make eye contact with doctors and techs in the office. My hair looked funny, and I felt like a dazed lab rat. My last nap ended by about 5:30 p.m., and the day tech told me, "They'll call you and tell you what's what." I left the hospital, swigged a Diet Coke, and went to spend the evening with a 101-year-old relative in Queens. I couldn't begin to explain to her what I'd just been through. A Diagnosis I Didn't Expect More than a week later, the doctor called and told me my results were somewhat inconclusive. The original test indicated my breathing might have been interrupted at night, and she wanted me to wear a wrist monitor for several nights to test my oxygen. It was possible I had mild sleep apnea. I obliged and got my diagnosis several weeks later. The wrist test ruled out sleep apnea, and in fact, the original sleep test showed that I actually slept 463 minutes even though I felt restless all night. I went into REM sleep in 100 minutes, which is a totally normal amount of time, the doctor told me. I also cycled in and out of REM sleep in a normal fashion. My sleep felt crappy to me but looked completely normal to the doctor. Despite getting nearly eight hours of actual sleep, I fell asleep quickly for all five of my naps, averaging 11 minutes before I went into nap mode and as fast as seven minutes before I passed out for one of my haps. Still, I never entered REM sleep during my naps. My ability to snooze so frequently without going into REM supported a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia , according to the doctor, which meant I'm very sleepy and the doctors aren't sure why. (If I had gone into REM, that would have supported a diagnosis of narcolepsy.) The doctor went on to tell me that my crazy, excessive dreams the main reason I went into the doctor were likely a side effect of the anti-anxiety drug I take, Lexapro. People who have hypersomnia are sleepy during the day no matter how much sleep they get. I suppose that's true for me. I could definitely take a nap at any time and want to crash right after work. But I'm also productive. I exercise every morning and go to work every day, and I often socialize with friends at night. They make fun of me for yawning by 9 p.m. or 9:30, but they're never surprised when it happens. My doctor said I could do nothing and accept my hypersomnia as part of who I am. I could also "medicate" myself with coffee (which I do already!) or go a step further and take a stimulant called Nuvigil . I'm wary of taking a drug that could make me more anxious than I already am ( which it can ), but I also love the idea of instant wakefulness. When I visited the doctor to ask more about Nuvigil she brought up one other possible diagnosis for my sleep problem. I could be a "long sleeper ." That is, I could just be a person who needs up to 11 hours of sleep to feel rested. It's hard to determine whether I'm a hypersomniac or just a long sleeper, though. Like most New Yorkers with a social life and a job, I don't have the time to sleep a dozen hours to see whether it does the trick and makes me less sleepy. The doctor acknowledged that between work and life, it's probably not realistic to spend nearly half the day sleeping. She gave me a prescription for Nuvigil. I'll probably give it a try. The world might look completely different when I'm not sleepy. | 7 | 3,035 | health |
By Jason Rowan In a quintessentially inspirational example of an athlete refusing to give up on his dreams, Mark Hendrickson is attending a Baltimore Orioles minicamp this week in the hopes of resuming his Major League Baseball pitching career. Hendrickson, 40, may be getting up there in years as evidenced by the fact that he became a grandfather last fall but after the left-hander put up some pretty decent numbers in the Independent Atlantic League with the York Revolution last year (1.54 ERA in 55 appearances), he wants to give it yet another go. "I'm a grandfather, for goodness' sake, and that was two months ago," Hendrickson said, according to School of Roch, via the New York Post . "Now there's extra motivation. How many active grandfathers have been in the big leagues? Well, that right there is motivation in itself." Most folks, when happening upon Hendrickson, take note that he is one tall drink of water. He stands at 6-foot-9, which partly explains how he spent several years playing the journeyman role in the NBA. Hendrickson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1996 NBA Draft and later was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Draft the following year. He opted to pursue his NBA dreams first instead of continuing his baseball career, playing in 114 games over a period of several seasons where he played for the 76ers, Kings, Nets and Cavaliers. After he was unable to find consistent work in the NBA, Hendrickson opted to return to baseball, making his major league debut for the Blue Jays in August of 2002. After a few seasons with the Blue Jays, he bounced around the big leagues, playing for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins and finally, parts of three seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. His time in the big leagues with Baltimore ended in 2011, when he appeared in only eight games. And now, Hendrickson is back on the hunt. He requested a tryout with the Orioles in a letter written to Buck Showalter. The Orioles skipper, who previously recommended that Hendrickson alter his arm slot and go to pitching sidearm, accommodated the 40-year-old's request. It is his second tryout in three years with the Orioles. "This is me taking my career by the horns, so to speak, and doing what I need to do," Hendrickson said. "Realistically, the biggest hurdle for me is getting past the age factor and getting people who are front office people to not look at age and say, 'Well, forget him.' It's about relationships that I have, reaching out to Buck. "He's a straight shooter. He's not doing a charity case. If he doesn't think I can help, then I'm not going to be here." Hendrickson's reasons for attempting to defy the odds and make a comeback are simple: He misses the game. "I miss it," he said. "This is a challenge, what I'm doing. When Buck mentioned to me about dropping down, my whole intent of dropping down was to get to the big leagues. That's the whole reason I did it and that's why I'm still playing. That's the challenge that I have at 40." Irrespective of how this most recent tryout goes, it's entirely possible this isn't the last we hear of Hendrickson and his big league dreams. There's always next year. | 1 | 3,036 | sports |
We've seen the car for months but nobody has opened the hood on Ford's sweet-sounding new Mustang GT350. In a tiny upstairs room at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, we found a cutaway of the elusive 5.2L "Voodoo" V8. Notice the compact exhaust manifold configuration, and the minimal skirting on the pistons. The intake is also tuned with a newer valve technology that uses a flap that comes out of the intake wall to adjust the runner size for better intake flow. The older version used a butterfly-style valve which was more obtrusive. Of course you can see the small crank throws and the 180-degree configuration that gives this engine the flat-plane designation. Ford reps say the same engine will be used in both the GT350 and the GT350R, although the GT350R will have a different exhaust. | 9 | 3,037 | autos |
Eating breakfast - and definitely not skipping it - is essential for revving up your metabolism if you've got weight loss on the mind. What you eat is also important, and no, a breakfast full of carbs like a bowl of cereal or a bagel isn't the best choice. Getting enough protein is key, and nutritionists Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition recommend getting 13 to 20 grams. While Greek yogurt is an easy and popular option, if you're avoiding dairy, try these recipes. Vanilla Milkshake Smoothie Made with only four ingredients - tofu, vanilla soy milk, frozen banana, and peanut butter - this smoothie tastes remarkably like a vanilla milkshake . For just 328 calories, it offers 17.4 grams of protein. I promise - you can't taste the tofu whatsoever! Vegan Gingerbread "Buttermilk" Pancakes These decadent "buttermilk" pancakes are vegan and whip up in 30 minutes, so feel free to make a bunch and put the leftovers in the fridge for later in the week. Enjoy a stack of three, topped with a cup of fresh fruit and an eighth-cup of sliced almonds, for a 350-calorie breakfast that offers 15.5 grams of protein. Overnight Oats Time to hop on the overnight oats train if you haven't already, because this make-ahead breakfast only takes minutes to prepare. Top yours with half a container of vanilla soy yogurt and half a cup of fresh fruit, and this 450-calorie breakfast offers 15 grams of protein. Baked Eggs in Avocado If you're not avoiding eggs, these baked eggs in avocado are the perfect choice to warm you up on a cold morning. Made with avocado, eggs, and chopped chives, enjoy two halves for 449 calories and 15.2 grams of protein. Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes If you're also avoiding eggs, whip up this tofu scramble made with sweet potatoes and kale . For those in a hurry, make this breakfast the night before and just warm it up in the morning. For 264 calories and 18.8 grams of protein, you can enjoy it with a small piece of toast and still be under 400 calories. Banana-Oat Protein Balls For a truly on-the-go breakfast, whip up a batch of these protein balls made with only three ingredients - rolled oats, banana, and protein powder. Enjoy six balls for 282 calories and 16.2 grams of protein. Poached Eggs With Tomato, Swiss Chard, and Chickpeas Another savory egg dish, this play on the traditional Middle Eastern dish shakshuka incorporates both eggs and chickpeas to offer 20.1 grams of protein for 339 calories. Gluten-Free Almond Oatmeal Protein Bars This recipe has your busy morning's back. Make it the night before, and you've got breakfast for the week. Munch down two chewy, nutty bars , and that's a 350-calorie breakfast with almost 17 grams of protein. Blueberry Grape Barley Bake Low in sugar, this blueberry grape barley bake is sweet and satisfying. Enjoy yours with half a cup of vanilla soy yogurt for 339 calories and 15.2 grams of protein. Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie More of a chocolate fan? This chocolate milkshake smoothie offers 22.1 grams of protein for 354 calories. | 0 | 3,038 | foodanddrink |
A photographer finds inspiration in a dozen centenarians who survived a great depression and two world wars and came out smiling Erika E. German photographer Karsten Thormaehlen clearly gets the big picture. In his latest project, "Happy at 100," he snaps the faces of twelve 100-year-olds, reminding us age really is just a number. His subjects have lived almost through the entire 20th century, they've survived two world wars, multiple economic crises, and have somehow made it out the other side still smiling. The Secret to How Jon Hamm Turned His Life Around Erwin H. The 48-year-old photographer's goal with this project was to have viewers look into their own future. How Celebrities Like Jodie Foster Face Their Fears Erna K. "The people had a chance to take a deep look into their own future, and they think they better deal with it in a positive way than in a negative way. Otherwise, they're going to be depressed today and for the rest of their lives, and that's very bad," Thormaehlen told the Japan Times. Easy Tips to Get Your Waistline Under Control Gustav W. Although Thormaehlen first felt sorry for centenarians who he thought were "waiting around to die," a turning point came in 2006 when he spotted a photo in a newspaper of a 100-year-old smiling with a big glass of wine. The Secret to How Jon Hamm Turned His Life Around Lothar F. Thormaehlen's similar series "Jahrhundertmensch" focuses on the tragedy centenarians have faced and survived. How Celebrities Like Jodie Foster Face Their Fears Elfriede B. To view "Jahrhundertmensch," click Easy Tips to Get Your Waistline Under Control Werner H. "A lot of the centenarians have experienced war, or the death of someone close to them. There's a commonality in all the centenarians I've met. Nobody is aggressive. They are friendly, and have wisdom. Some of them have a particular kind of sense of humor. It's really fun to work with centenarians," the photographer told the Japan Times. The Secret to How Jon Hamm Turned His Life Around Walter W. Today, in Germany, more than 17,000 people have reached the magic number of 100. That's 500 times more than 50 years ago. How Celebrities Like Jodie Foster Face Their Fears Kaethchen E. It inspires Thormaehlen that every other newborn has a 100 years of life in front of them. Easy Tips to Get Your Waistline Under Control Margarete L. His work has been represented in more than 30 countries, including Germany, Austria, Russia and Japan. The Secret to How Jon Hamm Turned His Life Around Hildegard G. Thormaehlen has now released two books, even though publishers initially shied away from the subject. How Celebrities Like Jodie Foster Face Their Fears Margarethe D. To view his full collection, click Easy Tips to Get Your Waistline Under Control | 4 | 3,039 | lifestyle |
By Steven Lassan Ohio State is back on top of the college football world after a 42-20 win over Oregon in the national championship on Monday night. The run to the title was a surprising one for coach Urban Meyer's team, as the Buckeyes were down to their third quarterback and had to defeat the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the playoff committee rankings. However, no obstacle was too tough for Ohio State to overcome. Even though the 2014 season just finished, it's never too early to think about next year. The Buckeyes should be the favorite to repeat with most of the depth chart returning, but like every team in college football, there will be issues for Meyer and his staff to iron out in the spring. Can Ohio State repeat in 2015? Let's take a look at the key returners, departures and some of the questions facing this team next year: Offense Key Returnees: QB J.T. Barrett QB Cardale Jones QB Braxton Miller RB Ezekiel Elliott HB Dontre Wilson HB Jalin Marshall WR Michael Thomas TE Nick Vannett LT Taylor Decker RG Pat Elflein LG Billy Price C Jacoby Boren Key Departures: WR Devin Smith TE Jeff Heuerman RT Darryl Baldwin Defense Key Returnees: DE Joey Bosa DT Adolphus Washington LB Darron Lee LB Joshua Perry LB Raekwon McMillan CB Eli Apple S Tyvis Powell S Vonn Bell DB Armani Reeves P Cameron Johnston Key Departures: DE Steve Miller DT Michael Bennett LB Curtis Grant CB Doran Grant Three Offseason Storylines to Watch Crowded QB Depth Chart Urban Meyer and the offensive staff have a good problem on their hands this offseason. The Buckeyes have three proven options at quarterback Braxton Miller, Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett and each player is slated to return to Columbus for 2015. Of course, that outlook could change if Miller transfers (as rumored). Miller is recovering from shoulder surgery, and there's no guarantee he's 100 percent by the end of spring practice. Even if Miller leaves, the battle between Jones and Barrett would be one of the top quarterback battles of the offseason. And it's not out of the question for the coaching staff to rotate between Jones and Barrett next season if those two are the top options in the fall. Having three proven quarterbacks presents an interesting dilemma for Meyer in 2015. Shuffled Coaching Staff When you have success at a high level like Ohio State has experienced under Meyer, the assistants are going to be hot commodities for programs looking for a new head coach. And the Buckeyes are already experiencing the staff turnover, as offensive coordinator Tom Herman was hired by Houston to be the program's next coach. Meyer hasn't officially announced the new staff assignments, but it's expected Ed Warinner will be promoted and former Nebraska assistant Tim Beck will be hired to work as the co-offensive coordinator. Herman won the Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant in 2014. Will the revamped staff have the same results in 2015? More Development on Defense The addition of assistant Chris Ash as the team's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach made an impact on the Buckeyes in 2014. This unit returns largely intact for 2015, but there are a few key departures. The line was thin on proven depth throughout the season and will miss end Steve Miller and tackle Michael Bennett. The return of tackle Adolphus Washington and end Joey Bosa should alleviate some of the (small) concerns up front, and this unit won't miss a beat if young players like end Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes take the next step in their development. In the secondary, Ohio State will miss cornerback Doran Grant. The senior was a key cog in the improved play by the defensive backfield in 2014, and the Buckeyes need more from young cornerbacks like Gareon Conley, Eli Apple, Damon Webb and Marshon Lattimore. There's no shortage of talent on this defense. But Ash and co-coordinator Luke Fickell have some work to do up front and in the secondary this offseason. | 1 | 3,040 | sports |
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By NESN Staff Lots of people in New England are Patriots fans, which explains why it might be difficult to find eligible jurors for the Aaron Hernandez murder trial. A questionnaire given to the final set of prospective jurors for the trial in Bristol County Superior Court specifically asks if the members of the jury pool are Patriots fans and if they have ever attended a Patriots game. It's safe to say some have, as Fall River, Mass., is just 40 minutes from the Patriots' home of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Dan Wetzel shared a photo of the questionnaire on Twitter. Being a diehard Patriots fan won't necessarily disqualify anyone from being part of the jury, unless they decide to yell , "Go Pats!" at the courthouse. That will probably get somebody sent home. In another jury-related development Tuesday, Judge Susan Garsh turned down a CNN request to have potential jurors questioned in a way in which the public could hear. Garsh ruled that the public did not need to be able to hear them as long as they could see them. | 1 | 3,042 | sports |
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New video shows one of the Kouachi brothers raising his finger, a Muslim symbol for the final words said before dying. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports. | 8 | 3,044 | video |
More Foods That Will Fill You Up Feel Fuller for Longer Already deciding whether to get pizza or Mexican for lunch, even though you're still chewing the last remnants of breakfast? Don't worry; this is actually quite normal. Eating certain foods can help you feel satiated and avoid overeating. Read on for a rundown of the best foods to fill you up and avoid post-meal cravings. Black Beans and Pinto Beans "Legumes such as black beans and pinto beans, in my mind, are such an underrated food. Not only are they packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and phytochemicals, they're also really easy on the wallet. A 2008 study in the FASEB Journal found that eating at least ½ cup of legumes per day may assist with weight loss and weight maintenance, perhaps due to increased sense of fullness." McKenzie Hall, registered dietician and co-founder of Nourish, which aids with recipe or menu development, nutritional analysis, social media, research briefings, and consumer information. Chia Seeds "These tiny nutrition powerhouses contain about 10 grams of fiber per two tablespoons and are an excellent source of important omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a good source of essential nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. In addition, chia seeds have hydrophilic properties. This allows them to swell into a gel when combined with liquid. The combination of high fiber (which digests more slowly in the GI tract and keeps blood sugar levels stable) and the hydrophilic properties (which result in them expanding in the stomach to give the feeling of fullness) make this a top-pick food to keep you full. Try them on yogurt, soups, baked goods, in smoothies, or make your own chia gel." Deborah Orlick Levy , registered dietician and Carrington Farms Health and Nutrition Consultant Eggs " Eggs, in particular, are an ideal breakfast food. A recent study found that obese persons who ate eggs for breakfast feel full for a longer period of time and thus take more time to get hungry. The research participants had lower levels of ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone that tells the brain to eat, and higher levels of PPY, a hormone that helps stomachs feel full." Dr. Robert Glatter High-Fiber Cereal "Cereal is incredibly versatile as a meal, snack, or ingredient in recipes. For a filling cereal, go with one that contains at minimum five grams of fiber per serving. A bowl of Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds contains 10 grams of belly-filling fiber, making it satisfying breakfast. Think outside the bowl and enjoy high-fiber cereal as a base for your favorite DIY trail mix, sprinkled on yogurt, mixed in with fresh fruit cups and salads, or as a crunchy, satisfying coating for baked chicken or fish." Tanya Zuckerbrot Lean protein "Foods like salmon, white meat chicken, or turkey are excellent sources of lean protein and have small amounts of fat. This combination takes longer for the body to digest. This means you feel full longer when your diet includes these foods. In fact, studies have shown that people who don't consume enough lean protein tend to overeat and weigh more." Deborah Orlick Levy Lentils "Lentils are doubly satisfying because they are rich in both fiber and protein, and since these digest slowly, a meal containing lentils is bound to keep you feeling full longer. Among all legumes and nuts, lentils rank the third-highest in protein, which makes them a satisfying, low-fat meat alternative. Lentil soup is extra filling because its watery broth adds volume, and adding cooked lentils to salads and vegetable side dishes makes them all the more tasty, satisfying, and nutritious." Tanya Zuckerbrot Oatmeal "Steel-cut oats are the least-processed of all oats on the market. They have five grams of protein per ¼ cup serving, are high in soluble fiber, and are low in fat. This combination will keep blood sugar levels stable for longer, which keeps you from feeling hungry (make sure you buy your oats with no added sugars, flavorings, or preservatives). For additional holding power, I like to add a tablespoon of chia seeds to my oatmeal and some fresh raspberries or a teaspoon of almond butter." Deborah Orlick-Levy Peanut Butter "Packed with satiating protein, fat, and fiber, peanut butter may help to curb cravings and help moderate a hearty appetite. A study conducted by Harvard researchers found that, when compared to a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet including peanut butter is much easier to stick with and results in more sustained weight loss" McKenzie Hall Pumpkin Seeds "Next time you're craving something crunchy, grab some dry-roasted pumpkin seeds instead of chips. A generous one-ounce serving packs eight grams of hunger-satisfying protein, plus each little seed is a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids." Tanya Zuckerbrot Raspberries "Boasting a whopping eight grams of fiber per one-cup serving, these sweet, juicy morsels top the list of high-fiber fruits. Plus, with only 65 calories per cup, they are a light and tasty way to make smoothies, hot or cold cereal, or Greek yogurt, even more tasty and filling. Raspberries are nutrition-packed, with vitamins C and B-complex, manganese, copper, magnesium and iron, and disease-fighting, anti-aging phyto-antioxidants." Tanya Zuckerbrot Turkey Jerky "Want a chewy, savory, waist-friendly snack that's plenty filling, too? Turkey jerky can be a great choice because a one-ounce serving has only 70 calories and provides 11 grams of protein not to mention essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron and zinc. When choosing jerky, avoid unnecessary fat by going with brands made with white meat." Tanya Zuckerbrot | 7 | 3,045 | health |
The stereotype is true: We're friendly. We're the people you want next to you when your flight is delayed, your luggage is lost, or an airline rep is rude. In truth, we'll probably apologize to you when your layover in Minneapolis is five hours longer than scheduled because the plane is de-icing again. That's because we feel directly responsible for our state's horrendous snowstorms. (Really, we're so sorry.) We handle flight delays with the patience of saints. Because when your main airport hub is Chicago O'Hare International, which until 2005 was the busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, we've already pre-planned for a leisurely (read: delayed) travel day. Which is why… We probably already own a pair of practical shoes. Because we're a practical people, of course. And with a pair of comfy kicks, the world and the O'Hare food court becomes your oyster, my friend. Just make sure to kindly remove them in the security line; the TSA doesn't appreciate your sneakers as much as we do. You won't have difficulty understanding our accents. While a Boston accent drops its Rs and a Tennessee drawl can sound charming, the General American accent the one most American newscasters are trained to speak in is most closely related to a Midwestern accent. In short: You'll have no trouble understanding the words coming out of our mouths. (And because we're friendly, you'll hear plenty of "please" and "thank you.") We'll talk to anyone. We might border on being too trusting when it comes to chatting up every barista, busker, or homeless person we come across, but that means we never get too lost (because we're never too prideful to ask for directions), and it guarantees we come home with at least six epic stories, three new best friends, and quite possibly $100 missing from our wallets. See more on reasons to travel with a midwesterner on CNTraveler.com . More from Condé Nast Traveler The Best Cities in the World 15 Places You Won't Believe Exist How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Paris | 2 | 3,046 | travel |
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Beans may be known mostly for their unpleasant odiferous side effect when eaten, but beans are actually nutritious little gems. If you follow these tips, you can eat beans without the bloat, which means you can reap these weight-loss benefits. Here are three reasons to plate-up with beans. Hello, Fiber! While the fiber content of beans helps keep things moving, it also gives you that "I'm full" feeling. Satiating your hunger is the key to preventing overeating and consuming too many calories for the day. But you don't just need to eat a plate of plain beans; in fact, you can add beans to smoothies - you won't be able to taste them at all. Or throw them in your scrambled eggs, add them to soups, pasta dishes, or as a topping on homemade pizza. Protein Punch Beans aren't just for vegetarians. Omnivores can soak up bean protein as well. High-protein beans help keep energy and blood-sugar levels stable, which helps prevent cravings for sugary pick-me-ups that tend to be high in calories and void of nutrition. Since a couple hours between meals tends to be common crash times, including beans for breakfast and lunch will keep you peppy until your next meal. Whip up a sweet potato , chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger , a plate of polenta with beans , or a satisfying bowl of slow cooker chickpea coconut curry . Smart Snacking When trying to beat the scale, you need to make sure that you're eating quality foods low in calories and high in nutrition. Beans make perfect snacks too, so look beyond the typical carrot sticks and hummus pick-me-up and try pairing your fruit with this chocolate hummus . You can snack on honey-roasted cinnamon chickpeas , veggies with creamy white-bean dip , or these delicious edamame pear crostinis . You can also enjoy a low-cal dessert with fortified with beans, like these peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies or black bean brownies . | 7 | 3,049 | health |
We're embracing frosty weather with a stunning collection of architectural masterpieces under glorious mantles of white. Great Wall of China, Jiankou section, Beijing. Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Château de Versailles, France. Philip Johnson's Glass House, New Canaan, Connecticut. Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, London. Musée du Louvre and I. M. Pei's Pyramide du Louvre, Paris. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia. William Adams Delano's Oheka Castle, Huntington, New York. Trevi Fountain, Rome. Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow. | 2 | 3,050 | travel |
During a press conference today, Denver Broncos' GM John Elway intends to thank former Head Coach John Fox, but instead thanks himself. To see more Broncos videos download the Broncos DeskSite. | 1 | 3,051 | sports |
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James played 41,000 minutes before the age of 30, more than any other player in NBA history. James, who entered unchartered waters on the minutes front, recently experienced something he never has time away from the court. The Cavaliers star missed eight straight games and called it "the most difficult thing I've been through," according to Cleveland.com . MORE: What experts projected for Cavs | Blatt calls Love one of best in NBA | Prince to meet Ainge James is probable to return from back and knee injuries against the Phoenix Suns game on Tuesday night, which could bring a close to his tough time. What hurt James in his time away was the Cavaliers' serious struggles. Cleveland dropped eight of nine games, including losses to Detroit, Philadelphia and Sacramento. "Hopefully if I can make it back tonight or very soon we can get back to our winning ways," James said on Tuesday. James returned to the team after he watched Ohio State play in the National Championship on Monday in Dallas. He told reporters he was "a little sore, a little tight." "My body's a little sore but it's not hurt, so that's a positive," James said. | 1 | 3,052 | sports |
Bo Ryan and the Badgers got some good news on Wednesday afternoon: center Frank Kaminsky was cleared to return to the team after being sidelined with a concussion. Wisconsin announced the news on Twitter , explaining Kaminsky is expected to play in Thursday's game against Nebraska. MORE: Badgers' PG out | Latest NCAA Tournament odds | Craziest fans The 7-0 center began experiencing concussion-like symptoms last Thursday after catching an inadvertent elbow from Purdue center Isaac Haas in a game last Wednesday. He sat out during the team's loss to Rutgers on Sunday night. Kaminsky leads Wisconsin in scoring, rebounding and blocks, averaging 16.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg and 1.9 blks respectively. | 1 | 3,053 | sports |
TCU finished the season at No. 3 in the AP's final college football poll. Does that mean that the CFP Selection Committee got it wrong? #120Talk | 1 | 3,054 | sports |
Massive crowd gathers along oceanfront in Colombo to watch Pope Francis perform open-air mass. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). | 8 | 3,055 | video |
One of the lengthiest losing streaks in Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history is over. And it's because of a 32-year-old point guard coach and president of basketball operations Flip Saunders signed this past summer to carry a mop, not a team. "We rode Mo," Saunders said on Tuesday of veteran floor general Mo Williams, inked this summer to a one-year deal as Ricky Rubio's backup. BOX SCORE: TIMBERWOLVES 110, PACERS 101 Williams, in his 12th year in the league, set a new franchise record with 52 points in the Wolves' 110-101 win Tuesday at Indiana. The victory snapped a 15-game skid, tied for the third longest in club history, and saw Williams score more points than any other NBA player in a game this season and the most of his career. That's an 11-plus-season, 737 game span that's seen him go from No. 1 point man in Milwaukee to LeBron James' sidekick to West Coast journeyman to Minnesota reserve. "You're just in a zone," said Williams, who's played for the Jazz, Bucks, Cavaliers, Clippers, Blazers and Wolves during his lengthy tenure. "It just kind of takes you back to that moment (working out) in the gym and there's nobody. You're just shooting shots, and it doesn't matter where the defense at. All you got to do is get the shot off." Minnesota (6-31) hadn't won on the road since the day after Thanksgiving. Mo carried it on 19-of-33 shooting -- 6 of 11 from 3-point range -- and going 8 for 9 from the free-throw line. He had just 15 points at halftime but scored 16 in the third period and 21 points in the fourth. He nailed a dagger 3-pointer from the right wing with 1:19 to go and sealed the highest-scoring night in the Wolves' 26-year history with four free throws inside the final 36 seconds. Indiana (15-25) got 22 points from C.J. Miles and 17 from C.J. Watson but was outscored 41-26 in the fourth quarter. "Ain't nothing y'all can do today," Williams said he told Watson after more than one contested connection. "Don't even worry about it." Pacers center Roy Hibbert received a Flagrant Foul 2 for wrestling Gorgui Dieng to the ground in the third quarter and was ejected. Forward David West (12 points, six rebounds) also was given the boot after receiving a technical foul with 28.9 seconds to go. A crowd of 16,781 watched Williams break the Wolves' previous single-game record held by Corey Brewer -- another unlikely candidate to hit the half-century mark in a game. Brewer's feat, recorded April 11, 2014, lasted just 40 games and came via a bevy of layups and high-percentage transition buckets. Williams usurped Brewer, traded to Houston earlier this season, almost exclusively on jump shots. "I'm glad to be able to put on a show," said Williams, starting in place of Rubio, who's missed most of the season with a sprained ankle, "but the most important thing is we got a win with it. It's not just me enjoying it; it's my teammates enjoying it." Said Saunders, whose team continues a four-game road trip Friday at Phoenix: "I've been in the league 17 years. I've had guys have hot games and that, but I don't think anybody (was) hot like where he was at." Said Indiana native Robbie Hummel: "I've never seen anything like that." Follow Phil Ervin on Twitter | 1 | 3,056 | sports |
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"Women for Women International" founder Zainab Salbi joins Don Lemon to explain why various terror groups, including ISIS, appeal to women | 5 | 3,058 | news |
Dez Bryant's mom is jumping to her son's defense. In the Dallas Cowboys' NFC division playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Dez Bryant made an incredible catch. But according to the refs, he didn't secure possession in the process of going to the ground. The overturned call put Green Bay in position to win. Dez's mother, Angela Bryant wasn't happy with the call and told the NFL and its officials that they "have to do better" in a video exclusive with For The Win. | 8 | 3,059 | video |
Bud Selig chatted with Fox Sports West's Jill Painter Lopez in a phone interview from Arizona, where owners meetings are this week. Selig's tenure as Major League Baseball comes to an end next week after 22 years in office. The 80-year-old will be in Los Angeles Saturday as he's honored at the 12th annual "In the Spirit of the Game Sports and Entertainment Spectacular," benefiting the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Selig will also present an award in a star-studded event that is scheduled to attract 1,000 people. Dusty Baker, Hideo Nomo and Chan Ho Park are among those scheduled to be honored. It will be one of the last events he attends as MLB commissioner since his final day in office is Jan. 24. Then, he becomes commissioner emeritus, will join his wife, Sue, as fans at Wimbledon and will become a history professor. FSW: As your tenure comes to an end next week, is this an emotional time for you? BS: Everybody is asking me that. It hasn't been yet. I've started to do a lot of thinking after close to 50 years in baseball, but I'm still staying as commissioner emeritus and I'm going to teach and I'm going to write a book, so I'll be busy. I haven't thought about it a lot. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of emotion at some point. FSW: I would imagine you've had a lot of well-wishes from players and baseball executives as you approach the end of your tenure. Any particular one that has meant a lot to you? BS: There have been from a lot of people I know there will continue to be. Most people are very simple with a very lovely thank you. That's kind of rare for a commissioner after 23 years. Most people aren't thanking commissioners. They're saying goodbye, good luck and see you around sometime. FSW: You'll honored and also be presenting an award at the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation Awards dinner on Saturday. What does it meant to you to be involved with Dennis Gilbert's organization? BS: I love it. One thing I learned in all the years as president and owner of the Brewers, scouts are often underappreciated, and they shouldn't be. They're so vital to the success of the sport and the organization. Many of my favorite people are scouts. I love what Dennis Gilbert has done. I think this dinner has grown immensely in popularity and number of people there. I'm honored to have an award named after me. I've been there a lot. I'm very grateful they're honoring me again Saturday. The fact that it's (for) scouts is just really a wonderful story. FSW: What are you most proud of in your tenure? BS: Well, there a lot of things. I guess the No. 1 thing is economic reformation of the game, because it provided us with the greatest competitive balance we've ever had or any sport has ever had. It saved a lot of franchises. It was difficult and a sport that needed to be changed. It hadn't for 50 years. That would be No. 1. There a lot other things. We have the toughest testing program in America today. We have 22 years of labor peace, which is unheard of. The wildcard. There's been more change in the last 22-23 years and I'm grateful for that. The sport today is more popular than it's ever been. Gross revenue is at an all-time high. Attendance is at an all-time high. FSW: What's your biggest regret? BS: I don't know that I really have any, and I've been asked that. I'm saddened by the loss of the '94 World Series. That was heartbreaking, but out of it has come 22 years of labor peace and great economic changes and more competitive balance. Sometime in life, you have to go through a lot of pain to get to where you're going. FSW: What are your plans beside being commissioner emeritus, things you never had time to do as commissioner that you'd like to check off your bucket list? BS: I can't say that in terms of my commissionership that I really didn't do everything I wanted to do. I guess there will always be things that our system needs some work, but I have every confidence Rob Manfred will do that and do that extremely well. I'm looking forward to this part of my life. When I was a kid in college I wanted to be a history professor. So I finally get to be one at age 80. I'm a huge American history buff. I've pretty much done everything I wanted to do. My wife (Sue) has always wanted to go to Wimbledon, so that's something we'll do. We'll do some things. FSW: As a commissioner of a major sport, can you weigh in on your take of why there hasn't been an NFL team in Los Angeles for nearly two decades? BS: I have no idea. I'm friendly with all the other commissioners and past commissioners, but I'll let the NFL worry about that. FSW: You've had your fair share of praise and criticism, especially from fans. How have you dealt with that? BS: It's tough, but one thing you learn early on when you're commissioner is that you're going to have to deal with that. You'll make tough decisions, especially meaningful decisions, and there will always be somebody who doesn't like it and there will be criticism. You have to learn to accept that. That's part of the job. FSW: What's the biggest misconception about you? BS: People often said I was too slow sometimes and cautious, but I did it because it was politically the right thing to do. It takes time. I've always said to people when I'm all done you can evaluate my whole tenure, and I'll say that again today because it's been the busiest 22 years in the history of baseball. But that was a misconception, no question. FSW: What, if anything, would you have done differently regarding the steroid era? BS: Look, people have said we were slow to act. We were not slow to act. We tried to get it in '94 when players went out on strike anyway. We tried to get it after that and when all the McGwire-Sosa thing broke, we went to Harvard with the union. It's a subject of collective bargaining. It's not something the commissioner can unilaterally do. In 2001, the minor leagues had a complete steroid program, a great program. In '02, when we were negotiating, we had the beginning of a steroid program. It's a historical myth to say we were slow to react. People have said that. However, they're wrong. FSW: Who's your favorite player, current or former, that you keep in touch with? BS: Well in my long career, Henry Aaron and I have been friends 57 years and remain extremely close and also Robin Yount, who played for me for 20 years. I've been close to a lot of players and really enjoyed my relationships with them. But those two are two that have (lasted) most of my career. FSW: How would you assess the state of baseball in Southern California, for Angels and Dodgers? BS: It couldn't be better, my goodness gracious, when two teams come close to drawing 7 million people, it's amazing.The state of baseball in Southern California is outstanding. Fan question: What are some cities you'd like to see the All-Star Game in the next couple of years? BS: Well, we're in the process of doing that, by the way. Everyone wants the All-Star Game. I'm grateful. We've made a lot of commitments to get stadiums built, but there's a lot of places we want to go for the All-Star Game. FSW: What advice would you give to new commissioner Rob Manfred? BS: Well, he's worked so close with me the last 25 years, I really haven't. I've given him a lot of advice over the years, and I'll continue to as commissioner emeritus. He knows the job very well because he's been very close to me for a long, long time. | 1 | 3,060 | sports |
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) -- Mathieu Perreault scored four goals as the Winnipeg Jets cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Dustin Byfuglien added two goals and an assist and Jay Harrison and Evander Kane also scored for the Jets, who have coach Paul Maurice his 500th win as a head coach. The eight-goal output was a season high for the Jets, one short of the franchise record. Perreault scored four goals for the first time in his career and tied the franchise record for most goals in a game. Ilya Kovalchuk was the last to do it for the Thrashers in 2005 and Pascal Rheaume had the first one. Dave Bolland and Brad Boyes scored for Florida, which finished 4-2-0 on a six-game trip. Perreault, who had his first career hat trick on Jan. 24, 2012, against Boston, now has 15 goals and 14 assists in 43 games this season. Michael Hutchinson made 25 saves for the win. Roberto Luongo started in net for Florida, but was pulled with 13:23 left in the second period in favor of Al Montoya after letting in four goals on 20 shots. Montoya stopped 11 of the 15 shots he faced. The Jets led 2-0 just past the midway point of the opening period on Perreault's first two goals and made it 3-0 early in the second. The first goal came after Winnipeg capitalized on a Florida turnover just inside the Panthers' blue line. Mark Scheifele got the puck and sent it across to Frolik at the point, whose shot went off the backboards. Defenseman Zach Bogosian picked up the ricochet and passed the puck to Perreault in front, who flipped it past Luongo for his 12th goal of the season at 7:24. Perreault scored his second goal just 2 seconds before a hooking penalty to Florida's Nick Bjugstad expired. The Panthers' clearing attempt wasn't successful and Perreault ended up with the puck in the faceoff circle and fired a wrist shot by Luongo at with 8:36 remaining. Winnipeg made it 3-0 at 3:39 of the second period when Byfuglien took the puck up the left side of the ice, paused for a split-second like he might pass, but then snapped a quick shot that went over Luongo's glove. Bolland scored his first goal of the season at 5:15 to make it 3-1, but Byfuglien responded with his second goal of the game 68 seconds later when he squeezed a close shot through a gap between the post and Luongo's right pad at 6:23. Jets captain Andrew Ladd assisted on Byfuglien's second goal, extending his points streak to a career-tying seven games with four goals and five assists. Perreault then scored twice 1:09 apart to extend the lead to 6-1 with 3:28 left in the period. Harrison widened the gap to 7-1 at 4:26 of the third period, Boyes made it 7-2 just over a minute later and Kane scored on the power play with 6:13 remaining to cap the scoring. NOTES: Panthers winger Jussi Jokinen, 31, was playing in his 700th career game. ... Jets forward Michael Frolik was a first-round draft pick (10th overall) by Florida in 2006. | 1 | 3,061 | sports |
After the two quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart, Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett, got injured, Ohio State third string quarterback Cardale Jones pulled off a miracle. Given the way Jones played in his magical three-game stretch, many media reports are already speculating that Jones will be ending his college career early for the NFL. | 1 | 3,062 | sports |
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi in northern Sweden got started 25 years ago - by accident, in fact. And since then, the enthusiasm for it hasn't thawed, and you can now find ice hotels in many parts of the world. We visit the original. | 2 | 3,063 | travel |
Kevin Garnett hasn't exactly been on his best behavior lately. Just last month, he was blowing in an opponents ear and now he's turned to headbutting. Things got heated during the first quarter of the Rockets' 113-99 victory over the Nets. Garnett and Dwight Howard got into a bit of a scuffle. | 8 | 3,064 | video |
Cowboys bosses Jerry and Stephen Jones rolled the preseason dice by not offering extensions to coach Jason Garrett and key staffers. Their rewards? A 12-4 playoff season that leads to the retention of Garrett, Will McClay, Rod Marinelli and hopefully Linehan? Jackpot. The latest scoop aboard the Cowboys Coaching Carousel: JASON GARRETT - The Cowboys finalized a contract extension for Garrett on Tuesday we're told is a five-year deal totaling $30 million. "We've built this thing the right way over the last four years," Garrett said earlier Tuesday. "Absolutely, I want to be here." Garrett's overall record is suddenly 42-32. His owner (who, again, could've extended Garrett last year but didn't) is suddenly so pleased that he's labeled Garrett "my Coach of the Year" in the immediate wake of Sunday's 26-21 playoff loss at Green Bay. Jones put his money where his mouth was, and almost certainly bowed to a request from Garrett that allows him even more muscle inside Valley Ranch, as was also the case a year ago. The deal is agreed to. An official announcement is forthcoming. ROD MARINELLI - Marinelli has agreed to a three-year extension ... so he'll end up in Tampa with the Missus but only after he retires.He turned the last-ranked defense in the NFL into a middle-of-the-pack, play-making defense - which is quite an accomplishment. He had these guys fighting harder than ever and making big plays when they needed to. It had been rumored for 12 months that Marinelli will re-unite with his pal Lovie Smith in Tampa Bay. Marinelli is very loyal to those he is close to. It appears he's also loyal to the Cowboys. This deal is agreed to. BILL CALLAHAN - Callahan has worked wonders for this offensive line - helping turn this unit into one of the best in the NFL. Eight teams have reportedly shown interest in interviewing Callahan this offseason (though that sounds like a press release from his agent) and we can tell you definitively that he's been unhappy with his situation in Dallas. He wanted to leave last year ... and one of his bosses wanted him to leave, too. The Joneses made him work through his deal. He handled it professionally. We think that's the end of that. Callahan wants to call plays and that won't happen here in Dallas. He will wish to sign with another team as their offensive coordinator/play-caller. Cleveland could be a good landing spot for him; he's pals with the head coach there. The very capable Frank Pollack would then be promoted to offensive-line coach, we believe (though there will be some Tony Sparano noise). SCOTT LINEHAN - With Callahan likely on his way out, we believe the Cowboys will sign Linehan to a new contract and promote him from passing-game coordinator to offensive coordinator... and he'll get a handsome raise to serve as part of the Garrett/Romo brotherhood. WILL MCCLAY - Will McClay has had as much to do with the Cowboys turnaround as anyone. He has worked with Tom Ciskowski to oversee several solid drafts over the last few years, as well as helped the team find hidden gems in free agency. He will make a fine GM candidate in the NFL one day. We've talked to McClay about this and believe the Cowboys will be fortunate here, and will keep him for at least another year. All of this is part of a Cowboys organizational chart that makes more sense than ever, with Garrett's leadership style critical to it. The cool and the quality of Garrett was shown on Tuesday morning, as in middle of his own Cowboys contract negotiations, he spent his press conference heaping praise on everybody else. He's about to be rewarded for his qualities; most of his staff is, too. | 1 | 3,065 | sports |
A court recently granted a jury a view of Aaron Hernandez's trophy case -- at his home. But it's not for reasons you may think. | 5 | 3,066 | news |
When Alice de Almeida first answered a job ad for an executive assistant position at New York City's iconic Algonquin Hotel, she thought her daily tasks might include answering the phone and keeping up with her boss's schedule. But de Almeida's job soon took on one extraordinary task: she became the hotel's "chief cat officer," caring for Matilda , the Algonquin's mascot, as well as managing the adorable feline's social media accounts. She spoke to Conde Nast Traveler's Lilit Marcus about the gig she describes as her "pot o'gold." Have you always been a cat person? I've always been an animal person. My mother liked cats, my father liked dogs so they bought me birds. It's true. And then as soon as I grew up I had a dog, and then I had a dog for years, and for the last 20-some odd years I'm the cat lady. Can you describe what your typical day is like? Not just Matilda, but what else you do in a typical day. It's the beauty of the hotel. Why I love it is because every day is different. You don't know what your challenge is going to be when you walk in in the morning. So normally I'll walk in, and it's feeding Matilda and taking care of her needs, and then it's coming upstairs and preparing for the day, getting all the reports and the VIPs and all of that in order, and then whatever happens. What is Matilda's day like? She's up at about 6 a.m. and she sits at the front desk waiting for me to arrive at 6:30, and then she eats, and then she has to take a nap. Then when one of the front office guys comes in, she loves him to death and he'll brush her. So, soon as he comes in, she's up and she's waiting to get brushed. And then that's exhausting, so you have to nap from that. Then she might get woken up once or twice because we've had guests request [to meet her]. She might sense it and she just might come out for a while to be admired and fawned over, and then we're back to napping because that's exhausting. Is there any specific maintenance that a hotel cat needs? Whoever had her first had her declawed in the front but not the back. [Note: All of the Algonquin's cats are rescued from animal shelters.] We do have scratching posts anyway. She gets groomed three to four times a year. I understand that you once went a little bit above and beyond the call of duty and Matilda lived at home with you. Can you tell me about that? She did! The hotel closed for renovation [in 2012]. She came to me in December 2011 and I brought her back in May 2012. We had fun, except she is the queen and I had three other [cats] at the time and she decided that they couldn't live there. Everybody had in time and out time. They all had their own rooms. She actually cornered a squirrel one day inside the house. We have an attic loft, and I couldn't find her one day, I lost her. And of course it was like Oh my god, I lost the Algonquin cat. Now that there are multiple ways to get in touch with Matilda--email, Facebook, Twitter what kind of people write to her? It is absolutely incredible. Worldwide. Last year, she posted "Where are you from?" on Facebook and I don't think there was a country that was missed. She has a woman in Russia who emails her all the time and sends gifts. There was a lady in Japan that hand-made an exact replica of her, two dolls, out of wool. Each strand of wool, strand by strand, she put those in. It looks exactly like Matilda. One is just Matilda, we have her in the showcase out front. And then I have one up here where she has her in a kimono. I have to tell you what got me. It was in 2011 and we were just preparing to close [for renovations] and Matilda was here in the office with me. I get a call that there's this lady and she wanted to see Matilda. It's an older lady, and she says she's been in the hotel about four or five times, looking for Matilda, and hadn't met her. And she was in from Texas, she wasn't staying here, but could she come back and see her? She really, really wanted to see her before she left. We arranged a convenient time, and she asked if she could bring a friend, and I said fine. I brought the cat in, and they were just having the best time. Then one of her friends grabbed me outside and she thanked me. She said, "You have no idea. She just had a heart transplant and Matilda was on her bucket list." Where do you keep all of Matilda's gifts? It depends what it is. At Christmastime, when she gets a lot of toys, we will send them off to a shelter in her name. We have two paintings of her, so we have them hanging up. Somebody hand painted a Christmas ball for her; that's in the showcase downstairs. How do you get into the Matilda voice when you're posting on her social media accounts? It's part insanity, part cat…I guess I've just been around them so long I kind of think I think like them? You put yourself into her paws. Is there anything she doesn't like to do? She seems to be pretty friendly with guests I actually did get to meet her briefly once but is there anything she doesn't like or is afraid of? Nothing scares her. We have fire drills in the hotel and the alarms go off and she sits there and looks at you. She's very willful, though. And when she doesn't want something, she'll let you know. She will nip. She never bites skin. She never breaks skin, but if she's had enough and you've really annoyed her, she won't just walk away. She'll let you know, and she'll nip. If she sees you trying to take a photo and you've already taken too many she's determined that you've taken too many; it's her decision she will actually sit in front of you and turn her back to you and face the wall so you can't get her face. The hotel has a specific Matilda hotel package that people request. What does that entail? They get a personal welcome note from Matilda. They get a replica a stuffed doll. They get the Sandy Robbins book, Fabulous Felines. Interestingly enough, it's more men than women. But I don't know if it's the men making the reservation for the family. Matilda doesn't have thumbs, so when she writes those notes I have to hit the space bar for her, and I just did five for this weekend well, she did five for the weekend and only one was a woman. What does she eat? She's a Fancy Feast girl, and it's gotta have gravy. Her absolute favorite treats are bonito flakes. We had a Japanese gentleman come in and he used to bring them from Japan. And Matilda would know it, and she knew him. If she saw him, she would sit by the elevator waiting for him. It was incredible. Every year, you organize a birthday party for Matilda complete with a cat fashion show. What kind of coordination does that involve? We are partnering with the Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animals again. We have our principal players down and all the "mew"dels. Now we just need to figure out our theme. I am the coordinator. And I am very fortunate, I have a fabulous team. See more from The Algonquin Hotel's cat wrangler on CNTraveler.com . More from Condé Nast Traveler The Best Cities in the World 15 Places You Won't Believe Exist How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Paris | 2 | 3,067 | travel |
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Photo: Courtesy of The Weinstein Company; Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Although we presumably go out of our way to avoid great sadness in our own lives, it's certainly odd that we specifically seek it out in the movies we watch. Some of our favorite films are the ones that make us cry the hardest, whether the film depicts a grand, sweeping social injustice or one individual's life cut short by a terminal illness. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences seems to share this sentiment, since the most depressing movies are usually the ones that get awarded with Oscars. One study performed by scientists at Ohio State University posits that watching sad movies actually makes people happier. Study author Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick writes, "Tragic stories often focus on themes of eternal love, and this leads viewers to think about their loved ones and count their blessings." In other words, witnessing someone's fictional bad fortune makes us feel better about our lives. Others have theorized that crying at the movies is a powerful act of emotional catharsis that often helps us purge any sadness we've been repressing. Whatever the reason, we've compiled a list of the 30 greatest sad movies for whenever you need a good cry. Just make sure to keep the Kleenex within reach. Spoiler Alert: We give away a few key plot point details in the blurbs ahead. Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures. My Girl Although the 1991 coming-of-age film is billed as a comedy-drama, director Howard Zieff certainly pulled out all the stops when young Vada Sultenfuss (played by newcomer Anna Chlumsky) had to deal with the tragic loss of her friend (Macaulay Culkin) while growing up in her father's funeral home in the '70s. Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The Elephant Man David Lynch's 1980 biopic of Victorian freak-show exhibit John Merrick, a man suffering from severe elephantiasis, is a stark indictment of the inhumanity and moral exclusion people routinely inflict on others. Photo: Courtesy of The Weinstein Company. Blue Valentine Michelle Williams certainly earned her Oscar nomination in this 2010 film documenting the gut-wrenching dissolution of her character's marriage to a violent alcoholic played by Ryan Gosling. Photo: Courtesy of TriStar Pictures. Steel Magnolias Few movies portray the bonds of female friendship quite like this 1989 ensemble dramedy, adapted from the eponymous Robert Harling play. The film which features a magnificent cast, including Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton tells the story of how a tight-knit group of Southern women support each other through the various peaks and valleys of their lives. Some of the saddest moments are watching Sally Fields' grief as her daughter, a pre-Pretty Woman Julia Roberts, dies of complications from diabetes. Talk about an emotional gut punch. Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. P.S. I Love You This movie is explicitly designed to turn on the waterworks. It's the story of a young widow (Hilary Swank) who receives posthumous letters of encouragement from her late husband (Gerard Butler) after he dies of a brain tumor. Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures. My Life This under-appreciated 1993 gem features Michael Keaton as a high-powered PR executive and expectant father who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fearing that he will not live long enough to see the birth of his son, Keaton records a video documentary of himself so that his child can get to know him. Photo: Courtesy of New Line Cinema. Magnolia Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 drama features an interconnected group of characters in L.A, who are forced to grapple with forgiveness, desperation, and the search for happiness when their lives intersect around the death of a terminally ill quiz-show producer played by Jason Robards. The scene where Tom Cruise's pick-up artist character breaks down by the death bed of his estranged father is one of the great emotionally affecting scenes (and Cruise won his third Golden Globe for the role). Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Atonement The iconic Vanessa Redgrave delivers a somber and arresting performance as a novelist who used fiction to atone for the young lovers whose lives she ruined when she mistakenly accused a man (James McAvoy) of a sex crime at the onset of World War II. Adapted from the 2001 Ian McEwan novel, the film deals with decades' worth of grief as a result of a youthful flight of fancy that contributed to the premature death of her sister (Keira Knightley) and the false imprisonment of her sister's lover. Photo: Courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures. Beaches It is absolutely impossible not to cry during this 1988 drama where the deeply complicated 30-year-friendship between a brash actress (Bette Midler) and a privileged lawyer (Barbara Hershey) is brought to an abrupt end when the latter is diagnosed with a rare heart disease. The opening bars of Midler's performance of "The Wind Beneath My Wings" are usually all it takes to open the floodgates. Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Million Dollar Baby Hilary Swank is a bit of a staple in the tearjerker genre. This time around she's a scrappy boxer who eventually develops a bond with her hard-nosed boxing coach, played by Clint Eastwood (who also directed the film). The movie has all the makings of your typical sports drama with a triumphant underdog until it delivers an emotional sucker punch at the end. Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Up We have to hand it to this 2009 Pixar offering for completely reinventing the formula we've come to know and expect from sad movies. While most tearjerkers save the most gut-wrenching developments for the third act, this beloved animated feature has both kids and adults reaching for the Kleenex within the first 10 minutes. Photo: Courtesy of 20th Century Fox. The Fault In Our Stars As this 2014 romantic dramedy proves, the only thing more tragic than a fresh-faced teenager with terminal cancer is a fresh-faced teenager with terminal cancer in love. This film though? Doubles down: It features two terminally ill teens in love, played by Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. Photo: Courtesy of Miramax Films. Life Is Beautiful The Italian film's director and star Roberto Benigni took home the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance of a father trying to distract his son from the horrors of life in a Nazi concentration camp. Photo: Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures. Boys Don't Cry Hilary Swank makes yet another appearance on the list in this indie biopic of Brandon Teena, a trans man whose blossoming romance with a karaoke singer (Chloë Sevigny) was cut short after he was brutally murdered in small-town Nebraska. The movie is not only heartbreaking because of it's ill-fated love story, but also because it illustrates the bigotry and threats that many trans* people have historically endured and continue to face. Photo: Courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories. Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father Dear Zachary is a unique entry on this list because it's a documentary. The 2008 film starts off as a video diary to the infant Zachary from friends and family giving testimonials about the murdered father he'll never meet. Events take an unexpected, true-crime turn however, and tragedy further compounds itself by the film's end. Photo: Courtesy of Fine Line Features. Dancer In The Dark Leave it to Lars von Trier to make arguably the most depressing musical ever filmed. Things start out pretty bleak, with Björk starring as an impoverished factory worker who is pinching pennies to pay for an operation that will save her son from the same genetic, degenerative eye disease that is causing her to go blind. If that doesn't sound upsetting enough, things only go downhill from there. Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Sophie's Choice Thanks to this critically lauded 1982 drama, the term "Sophie's Choice" has entered the lexicon to stand for any scenario where one must make an impossible decision. In this case, Meryl Streep's Sophie was forced to choose which of her two young children would be sent to the gas chamber when the family was imprisoned in Auschwitz. Streep brought home an Oscar for her performance, and the film as a whole pretty much set the gold standard for tearjerkers. Photo: Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures 12 Years A Slave One could argue that the saddest movies on the list are the ones depict the inhumanity of people or institutions in power. Steve McQueen's 2014 Best Picture winner is not only heartbreaking because it depicts the plight of one man sold into slavery, but because it depicts the cruelty that was once an accepted as status quo. Photo: Courtesy of Umbrella Entertainment. The Bicycle Thieves Vittorio De Sica's 1948 Italian neorealist film is widely lauded as one of the best movies ever made. A young father is desperate to feed his impoverished family, so he scrapes together the money to buy the bicycle necessary for his new job hanging advertisements around the city. As luck would have it, his bike gets stolen on his first day on the job. With his young son in tow, the man sets out on a near impossible mission to get it back. Photo: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Amour Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke isn't known for making particularly uplifting films, and 2012's Amour is no exception. This Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film takes a profoundly sad and somber look at how an elderly Parisian couple fares when one half slips into dementia after a series of strokes. Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Terms Of Endearment No list of sad movies is complete without this 1983 dramedy. Shirley MacLaine's performance, particularly the part where she's dealing with the loss of her daughter, is the barometer against which all other sad-movie performances must be measured. Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The Boy In The Striped Pajamas If Sophie's Choice and Life Is Beautiful taught us anything, the surefire formula for a devastating tearjerker combines the Holocaust with child mortality, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has both. 9-year-old Bruno's family relocates near a concentration camp when his father, an SS officer, is given a promotion. Little Bruno sneaks off and befriends a prisoner his age near the edge of the camp, where they play checkers through the barbed wire. Although the two boys become great friends, little Bruno learns some hard truths about what his father does for a living, and why his new friend wears what he mistakenly assumes are pajamas. Photo: Courtesy of The Weinstein Company. The Road In this adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, this film's grim, post-apocalyptic vision makes the dystopia of The Hunger Games look downright desirable. The unnamed father and son duo do their best to keep hope alive in a bleak world where roving bands have turned to cannibalism in the bleak hellscape left over from an unspecified disaster. Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The Day Of The Locust John Schlesinger's 1975 adaptation of the Nathanael West novel of the same name is a grim look at Hollywood in the '30s, particularly at a group of broken has-beens and never-were who failed to make their show business dreams come true. Photo: Courtesy of New Line Cinema. The Notebook Sure, we all like to think of 2004's The Notebook as an enduring love story first and foremost, especially given the fantastic circumstances leading up to Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's sexy, rain-soaked kiss. However, we have to hand it to James Garner and Gena Rowlands for effectively reducing us all to tears at the end. Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Sunset Boulevard This 1950 Billy Wilder masterpiece is a noirish, cautionary tale of life after fame. Gloria Swanson's Norma Desmond is believed to be a composite of many of the silent film era starlets who descended into reclusivity and madness after fading into obscurity. Photo: Courtesy of Focus Features. Brokeback Mountain This heartbreaking love story of the 20-year affair between two ranch hands, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger, was easily the most talked-about movie of 2005. Ledger and Gyllenhaal began an affair on a job site on the movie's titular mountain, before being fired by the summer's end. The pair continue with a shaky and sporadic relationship, despite their attempts to marry women and live lifestyles that society deemed more acceptable in the '60s to the '80s. Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures. Stepmom Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts play the respective ex-wife and fiancée to Ed Harris. The tension between the two is heightened when Sarandon passive aggressively uses her children as pawns in her quiet war with her ex. However, the women are forced to make peace when Sarandon is diagnosed with terminal cancer and they realize the family dynamics really will change forever. Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate. Precious This is easily one of the hardest movies on the list to watch. The 2009 Lee Daniels films tells the story of Claireece Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), an illiterate, pregnant 16-year-old who regularly escapes into her own fantasy world when faced with emotional, physical, and sexual abuse from her family. Despite being in the eighth grade at 16, Precious is tasked with getting her GED and ultimately changing her life's direction so that she can escape her abusive home and provide for her children. Photo: Courtesy of United Artists. The Champ Franco Zeffirelli's 1979 remake of the 1931 film of the same name features a young Ricky Schroder in his film debut. The movie details the dysfunctional relationship between young T.J (Schroder) and his dad (Jon Voight), a former boxer turned alcoholic horse trainer with a gambling problem. However, things get more complicated as T.J.'s estranged mother (Faye Dunaway) comes back into the picture. Despite being just 9 years old, Schroder gives an incredibly impressive onscreen cry. In turn, it will definitely get your waterworks going. Like this post? There's more. Get tons of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and cat videos on the Refinery29 Entertainment Facebook page. Like us on Facebook we'll see you there! | 6 | 3,069 | entertainment |
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Lincoln is looking to extend its slow and steady march back to proper luxury brand status with the all-new 2016 MKX SUV revealed today in Detroit. Like the smaller MKC before it , the MKX looks nearly identical to its well-received concept car forerunner. Unlike the MKC, it does not carry a clamshell-style tailgate, which Lincoln says added visual width and more accessibility to the MKC that weren't needed on the larger MKX. The tailgate's opening height is fully adjustable so owners can personalize their vehicle to suit their needs. What it does have is power. Following Lincoln's all EcoBoost mantra, the MKX is the second vehicle to receive Ford's new 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6, in this instance tuned to 330 horsepower. Its exclusivity extends even further inside the vehicle with the auto industry's first Revel stereo, a 19-speaker set-up in this application. Lincoln has signed an exclusive 10-year deal with Revel , so you won't see the high-end brand showing up elsewhere anytime soon. While MKX was the clear star of the stand, Lincoln took care to remind us a fourth all-new vehicle is right around the corner as part of the brand's rebuilding strategy. We've known for some time it will be the replacement for the aging MKS sedan, but we understand now that it will likely make its debut in just one year's time at the 2016 Detroit show. | 9 | 3,072 | autos |
7 Worst Ways To Lose Weight In 2015 There are lots of ways to lose weight these days. You could clamp off part of your stomach, take up ultra-marathoning, or sample any number of chemical shakes, cocktails, medications, injections, pudding cups, synthetic meals or genetically modified livestock. You could also burn off more calories than you consume, but who has time for that noise when we live in the future? Yes, we are an endlessly inventive and profoundly lazy species, one that in defiance of hundreds of years of science and medical analysis believes it's possible to stand motionless on a vibrating plate and become Chris Hemsworth. You can't blame the multi-billion-dollar weight-loss industry for trying, but you also can't rewrite this one bit of gospel: "At the end of the day," says Daniel Meng, owner of MUVFit Personal Training in Nashville (where jacked clients include Kenny Chesney), "there's no substitute for hard work. Living healthy requires three components: nutrition, cardiovascular work and resistance training. If any one of those pieces isn't there, you're gonna have a very low ceiling on what you can accomplish." This year, in an effort to keep our ceiling at the proper altitude, we resolve to never try the following seven preposterously trendy weight-loss methods: Box jumps Box jumps involve to use the official physiological term jumping on a box. The adjective they're most often associated with is "explosive." But they put you at risk of all manner of injury , including a blown-out Achilles . If you must pretend you're Super Mario, land as softly as you can. And when returning to earth, hop lightly or simply step down to limit the possibility of further damage. Vibration plates Exercise on a regular floor burns calories, so exercise on a moving surface should burn more of them, right? Sadly, research indicates that vibration plates are most effective in weight loss in conjunction with a good diet and training program. Most things are effective in weight loss when paired with a good diet and training program. Playing Battleship is effective when paired with a good diet and training program. Gas mask training First of all, this is a real thing . The idea seems to be to deprive yourself of oxygen, so your muscles have to work harder. People, please. Your lungs are not meant to be semi-suffocated, and your workout equipment should not come from the German military surplus store. If the normal course of your day does not require you to wear a gas mask, don't go out of your way to wear a gas mask. Barefoot running You're not still doing this, are you? We read Born To Run , too, and we realize that thousands of years ago our hairy ancestors successfully ran barefoot to elude such predators as saber-toothed tigers. But after 2010, when so-called "fingers footwear" seemed poised to engulf the entire running shoe market, a study from Brigham Young University found that modern runners who transitioned too quickly into minimalist shoes had an increased risk of foot injuries, including stress fractures. Also, 100 percent of them looked like clowns. Even if barefoot running did help you lose weight, we still wouldn't recommend sacrificing your dignity like that. Sit-ups/crunches Despite what you learned in gym class (and yes, that clause applies to many things in adult life), sit-ups and crunches aren't the best way to turn a beer gut to a six-pack . Go for planks or side planks instead they'll burn, crush, smash, pulverize, and otherwise rip your abs more effectively. Pointless gluten-freeness For some people, consuming even a little gluten can cause dire consequences. You're probably not one of them. Only about 1 percent of Americans have celiac disease, yet that hasn't stopped Americans from spending an estimated $8.8 billion on gluten-free food in 2014. The Mayo Clinic estimates that 1.6 million Americans who are eating gluten-free diets don't need to. If you're one of those people and eating gluten-free makes you feel better, then good for you but please stop saying you "can't" eat the bread. Tough Mudders Because races are more fun when you might also contract dysentery from a culvert, competitors on these obstacle courses undertake such jungle warfare-style physical challenges as mud crawling, rope swinging, spear tossing, barbed-wire crossing and a bunch of stuff with fire. Some 1.5 million athletes have endured Tough Mudders over the past four years, but let's be honest: These are events about which the CDC has said, "Participants also need to be encouraged to seek appropriate medical care for post-competition diarrhea, especially bloody diarrhea, and to inform medical personnel of their exposure." We'll pass, bro. | 7 | 3,073 | health |
Try one of these discreetly cool names for boy or girl Alex A true unisex name, Alex is a popular pick for both sexes. As a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind," Alex retains its classic roots while still being modern and independent. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Bailey The response toward the name overall has been conflicting. Some people think it should only be a name for pets. Others think its various associations are too strong (Bailey's Irish Cream, anyone?) While still others kind of find its Old English origins meaning "bailiff or law enforcer" kind of charming. We'll let you be the judge. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Cameron Cameron's origins may be slightly off-putting (it derives from the Scottish surname meaning a chieftain with a "crooked nose") but hey, it sure does add character! The solid unisex name's famous namesakes include Cameron Diaz, Cameron Crowe and if we're counting surnames James Cameron. If you're feeling a bit rebellious, you can switch the "C" out for a "K." Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Darcy We're kind of in love with this name, thanks to the swoon-worthy hero Mr. Darcy from "Pride and Prejudice." The adaptable name can be handsome and irresistable or elegant and graceful, with a bit of aristocratic flair. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Erin A moderately popular name, Erin is a poetic name for Ireland or "the island to the west," making it a favorite for American families with Irish roots. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Francis While Francis is traditionally a male name and Frances a female name, the "I" spelling is making a comeback as a popular option for both genders probably thanks to the current Roman Catholic pope. Cute nicknames can be Frank or Fran, inspired by Francis Albert Sinatra and Francine Drescher. Or if you're feeling literary, you can just go with F (as in F. Scott Fitzgerald). Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Glen While it's unclear whether Glen came about as a surname or given name first, what is clear is that it's not doing so well in the popularity rankings (having peaked in the 1930s). But that's OK especially if you're looking for a unique but still classic name. You go, Glen Coco! Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Hadley Hemingway fans can appreciate the name, popularized by his first wife and the novel "The Paris Wife." Other namesakes include fictional characters Hadley Hale (Sookie's cousin in "True Blood") and Remy Hadley (aka Thirteen in "House"). It's also a more sophisticated and modern pick for both boys and girls than Harley and Hayden. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Ira Ira is one of the rare names with deep, classical roots for both genders. Boys can trace the name to one of King David's 30 mighty warriors in the Old Testament, while girls can trace it to the Greek version of Hera, the Queen of the gods. Other famous namesakes include lyricist Ira Gershwin, author Ira Levin and NPR host Ira Glass. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Jesse Jesse, Jesse, Jesse: You are everywhere. The once-dominantly male name can be found in the Bible (King David's father), as an outlaw (Jesse James), in TV (Jesse Katsopolis and Jesse Pinkman), as actors (Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse McCartney) and even in song ("Jesse's Girl"). The name carries its edgy and fierce vibe into the girls' realm, especially as a pet form of the more traditional Jessica, Jean and Janet. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest. Kelly Kelly was once a widely acceptable male name, popularized by the 1960s TV series "I Spy" and Clint Eastwood's character in the war film "Kelly's Heroes." We're not sure how the tides have turned and made it almost exclusively female since then (peaking at No. 10 in the '70s), but now it's hard to bring up the name without thinking of pop culture stars Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Osbourne and Kelly Ripa. Is it time to rescue Kelly for the boys? Lee Lee is kind of like a jack of all trades known as a first name (Lee Pace), middle name (Jamie Lee Curtis), last name (Bruce Lee) and also a favorite unisex name. Short and sweet, Lee is an amiable name meaning "pasture." Morgan Traditionally a male Welsh name, Morgan is now used more for girls than boys in the U.S. Meaning "dweller by the sea," Morgan has an undeniably powerful presence, certainly reinforced by famous sorceress Morgan le Fay and actor Morgan Freeman. Nell Nell means "champion" or "bright, shining one" great, positive origins for any baby boy or girl. Currently, Nell is more commonly used as a charming, vintage name for girls, slowly pulling away from its ties to traditional names like Helen, Ellen, Eleanor and Penelope. Orion Orion's a stellar name for your rising star, climbing the charts since its pretty sudden popularity in the '90s. Rooted in Greek mythology, the legendary hunter and god of the ocean is also one of the brightest constellations in the night perhaps baby will shine just as bright! Parker Parker is on the rise for both genders. Voted the favorite celebrity name of 2013 across the pond, the popular surname turned first name is also making a splash with the stars here in the U.S. (for example, both Rosie O'Donnell's and Clay Aiken's sons are named Parker). The name has a jazzy edge (thanks Charlie Parker), an indie vibe (thanks Parker Posey) and even triggers some spidey senses (thanks Spider-Man). Quinn A favorite unisex and traditional Irish surname, Quinn means "descendant of Conn" or "counsel." Strong, attractive and sharp, the name has been on the rise since the mid-'90s for both females and males, even inching its way into the pop culture domain, like with the "The Mighty Quinn" (film and Bob Dylan song) or the just-as-mighty "Glee" cheerleading queen Quinn Fabray. Riley If you're looking for a trendy unisex name, Riley's your gal or guy. The hip, upbeat friendly Irish name (meaning "courageous") is a hot pick, entering the top 10 for the first time only a few years ago. Contemporary, flexible and popular, Riley's one of the few androgynous names that just click. Skye While more down-to-earth (and popular) than its "e"-less counterpart, the sky's the limit with this unisex name. The Scottish place name jumped in popularity in the '80s, thanks to multiple soaps such as "All My Children" and "General Hospital." Skye is now taking a fresher, edgier turn with the millennial hacktivist namesake in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Tory For parents who favor less-common names, Tory is a cute pick. A diminutive form of Victoria, Torrence or Victor, Tory reached modest height only in the 1970s and has since seen a steep decline. Uri If you think "Tory" is uncommon, then "Uri" is a rare Pokémon. Although it's not even in the top 1,000 names, Uri is a short and strong first name with a ton of potential. Meaning "my flame" or "my light," the Hebrew name can be traced to the Old Testament to the father of artisan Bezalel (who made Moses' ark of the covenant) and the father of Geber (who provided nourishment for Solomon). Optimistic, kind, unique what's not to like? Vivian Vivian (Latin for "life") seems to have taken a second life, now at its highest ranking since the '50s. The classic name stems from the Merlin enchantress and continues to be a legendary and literary favorite. While a more dominantly female name in the U.S., Vivian is still occasionally used abroad in Britain as a male name. Winter Joining the trends inspired by seasons, nature and gods, Winter is a fresher take than its more traditional Summer and Autumn cousins. Winter's a great name for parents inspired by baby's due date, the falling snow and the crisp and cool vibe that comes with the season. It also helps that the W consonant is a super "in" sound with Weston, Wyatt and Willow being recent favorites. Xandy Love the name "Andy" but still looking for something edgier? This is where adding an "x" to everything comes in. Need I say more? Yule If you're looking for a wintery name (that's not literally Winter) but find Noel or Christmas too conventional, Yule might be a great possibility for your winter solstice baby. Zane While a more traditionally a masculine name, we think Zane's hip "Z" vibe can work for girls as well (or even the more unique spelling, Zayne). Its cowboy associations with Western novelist Zane Grey give Zane an appealing, more modest touch to an otherwise zany name. | 4 | 3,074 | lifestyle |
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From eco cars of the future to bonkers pick-up trucks, Detroit has it all 2015 North American International Auto Show The 2015 North American International Auto Show has kicked off in Detroit - and already there have been some surprise unveilings and important new models revealed. From hot performance cars to eco-warriors, Detroit has everything. Click on as we discover what's going on in Motor City.... Related link: See the latest cars from the 2015 Detroit auto show Mini Cooper John Cooper Works MINI has sprinkled some John Cooper Works on its latest hatch, and this is the result. With 231hp produced by its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, it's the fastest production MINI ever. We're talking a sub-six-second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of over 150 mph. Definitely not Mini performance. It looks as you'd expect if you saw the JCW concept shown at Detroit last year - loud and proud, with a unique bodykit and lightweight 18-inch alloys. Acura NSX A decade after its predecessor went out of production, Acura's NSX supercar is due to return in early 2016. It's been a long wait for the new model, with a concept car first shown at Detroit back in 2012 - but, going by its looks, it's certainly going to be worth the wait. It sticks to the same mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout as the old model, but uses a new twin-turbocharged hybrid powertrain that is said to make in excess of 550 hp. Lexus GS F How can Lexus make its GS F super-sedan appeal to buyers of the BMW M5? By chasing numbers, perhaps - but that's not the route the Japanese manufacturer's going down. It's shunning modern conventions of turbocharging engines, instead going for a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, which produces just 467 hp - compared to the M5's 560 hp. It's lighter than the M5 though, or any of its rivals for that matter, so how does it compare in the 0-60 mph traffic light grand prix? We don't know - Lexus is keeping quiet for now, but we expect it'll be a bit of a monster. Bentley Mulsanne Speed That can't be right, can it, British manufacturer Bentley unveiling its sportier Mulsanne at the Detroit Motor Show? Well, with nearly a third (29%) of worldwide Bentley sales coming from the USA, the company is right to show it's serious about such a large market. With 530 hp, Bentley says its Mulsanne Speed is "tailored for the driver," meaning Jeeves can hit 62 mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph, if one wishes. Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept What, according to Volkswagen, is the result when you combine "German engineering with the American way of life"? This is the result, the Cross Coupe GTE concept. Like every car ever to come out of Germany (or so it feels), the four-wheel drive plug-in hybrid is based on the brand's MQB platform.To appeal to an American audience, the Cross Coupe GTE is powered by a V6 engine combined with two electric motors. We're talking 360hp and a 0-60 mph time of 6.0 seconds. Infiniti Q60 Coupe Concept Well, would you look at that? Infiniti's followed the lead of Mercedes-Benz's S-Class Coupe and given us this lovely, swoopy design that maybe, hopefully one day we'll see on the road. It's smaller than the S-Class, though - think more BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 in size. It's got a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine, all-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Oh, and that drive-by-wire steering from the Q50. Sorry. Ford GT Ford's stolen the show with its new GT supercar set to go into production in 2016. As with many Ford models, the GT gets an EcoBoost V6, although its version makes over 600 hp. Combine that with a body made largely out of carbon fober and you'll get OMG performance. Bring it, Ford. Ford F-150 Raptor Ford's mighty off-road weapon, the Raptor, will make its return to the F-150 lineup for model year 2017. In addition to boasting lightweight aluminum body, it also gets a toughened up suspension with bigger Fox Racing shock absorbers and more than a foot of wheel travel. The Raptor also boasts a cutting-edge powertrain out goes the old 6.2L V8 and in comes a brand new 3.5L twin-turbo V6 that should deliver upwards of 450 hp. It also boasts Ford's new 10-speed automatic transmission, which ought to help fuel economy figures … a bit. Volvo S60 Cross Country You have to love this no-nonsense approach to creating a new niche from Volvo. Take an S60, jack it up, and voila, you have the market's only crossover saloon. When's it going on sale? In summer, of course, at a time when everyone will be wishing their saloon car had more off-road ability. Subaru and AMC didn't have much success with their crossover sedans -- perhaps Volvo will. Chevrolet Volt The number one priority for the new Chevrolet Volt, according to owners of its predecessor? More range, apparently. It can now cover 50 miles under electric power alone thanks to 12% greater efficiency of the old model. Although horsepower remains the same at 149 hp, it produces more torque. Thanks to some serious weight reduction, it's also quicker it takes 8.4 seconds to hit 60 mph. Nissan Titan Nissan wants to be a big player in the full-size truck segment once again. The second-generation Titan is a convincing effort. Designed in California, the new Titan has beefier styling and a much-improved cabin. It also boasts a greater number of powertrain options V6, V8, or a brand-new turbodiesel V8 that makes 310 hp and 555 lb.-ft. of torque. Mercedes-AMG Sport models Following the lead of BMW's M Performance line-up, Mercedes is launching a new AMG Sport sub-brand which will make performance models more attainable. First to get the watered-down treatment are the C450 AMG Sport and GLE 450 Coupe AMG Sport (pictured). Both use the same 3.0-litre V6 engine as the C400, with power boosted to 367 hp in the C450 and 369 hp in the GLE 450. Buick Avenir Concept Detroit's been a little short of concepts this year, but here's a surprise one from Buick. The Avenir (future in French) previews what a flagship Buick sedan might look like. This large sedan rides on a rear-wheel-drive platform and features a V6 engine paired to a nine-speed automatic. We're big fans of the styling it's a very elegant vehicle in the metal. Cadillac CTS-V Cadillac is throwing the performance hammer down with its latest CTS-V. The third-generation model ups the ante, using the heart and soul of the Corvette Z06. With 640 supercharged horsepower, it handily out-muscles key rivals from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The performance figures are hands-down impressive: 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 200 mph. The CTS-V goes on sale later this year. Toyota Tacoma Toyota's trusty Tacoma pickup truck was well overdue an overhaul, and here it is. Will it be enough to take on the new kids on the block the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon? Lincoln MKX For its hometown audience, Lincoln offered up an all-new MKX. This two-row midsize luxury crossover rides on the same platform as the also-new Ford Edge, and will come to market later this year. Two engines are available, both of which have six cylinders one is a 3.7-liter good for 300 horsepower, the other a 2.7-litre twin-turbo that develops 330 hp. Buick Cascada It's been nearly 25 years since Buick last sold a convertible, but the brand is back in the game with the Cascada. Originally developed by Opel, GM's European arm, this elegant looking convertible offers space for four and decent truck room too, thanks to its use of a cloth convertible top. Said top retracts in 17 seconds, and can be operated at speeds of up to 31 mph. Power comes from a 200-hp 1.6L four-cylinder turbo. Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept Hyundai's big reveal at the show was the Santa Cruz, a pint-sized pickup concept designed to appeal to urbanites who have never owned a truck. Yes, it's an untapped niche. Smaller than the likes of the Chevy Colorado or Toyota Tacoma, and based on a Hyundai crossover, the Santa Cruz is designed to be easy to drive, easy to park, and be affordable to own. Would you buy one? Volkswagen Golf (2015 North American Car of the Year) The 2015 Volkswagen Golf beat the Ford Mustang and Hyundai Genesis to be crowned the 2015 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show. The VW Golf (including the GTI) was recognized for setting new benchmarks in its segment - including innovation, design and driver assistance features, as well as good value for money. | 9 | 3,076 | autos |
Brian Scalabrine remembers one instance of Dwight Howard annoying Kevin Garnett that may have contributed to the recent bad blood between the two players. | 1 | 3,077 | sports |
Get ready for a major dose of the warm and fuzzies with facts we rounded up from this Reddit thread. The Mayor of an Alaskan Town Is a Cat Although, those who lost the electoral race to Stubbs might not feel too warm and fuzzy. Get ready for a major dose of the warm and fuzzies with facts we rounded up from this Reddit thread. Charlie Bucket From Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Leads a Normal Life Peter Ostrum only did one movie and then became a bovine veterinarian in Maine. He visits an elementary school every year in Maine, watches the movie together with the kids, and answers questions after. A Group of Bunnies Is Called a Fluffle Prosthetics Have Advanced to the Point Where You Can Maintain a Career in Dancing A few decades ago, losing your leg meant losing your job and potentially your life. The World Is Becoming a Less Violent Place According to some respected organizations . The Voice Actors For SpongeBob and Plankton's Computer Wife Are Married in Real Life A Penguin Was Knighted in Norway That's Sir Nils Olav to you. A Cat Version of the Corgi Exists They are called dwarf cats. Dogs Are Attuned to Human Emotion Yes, they actually know what we're feeling. There Is a Biker Gang Dedicated to Helping Child Abuse Victims Feel Safe They fulfill requests like showing up outside children's homes, sitting in on court cases, standing outside courthouses, and more to help the children feel safe. A Group of Pugs Is Called a Grumble Some Fetus Cells Are Absorbed By the Mother - a Part of You Will Always Be With Your Mom And if you're a mom, a part of your child will always be with you. The Voice Actor For Donald Duck Shares a Grave With His Wife, and It Has a Photo of Donald and Daisy Duck Holding Hands If you want to juice your happiness level up even more, check out these 15 happy facts . Photo: Taph Madison at Hollywood Graveyard , CC BY-SA | 4 | 3,078 | lifestyle |
Diddy, Clooney, Jolie and Beckham among those making money from alcoholic beverages. Even as singer Justin Timberlake completed his 20/20 Experience World Tour in the final weeks of 2014, he still found time to regularly tweet about his tequila brand to his nearly 40 million Twitter followers. That dedication and direct access to consumers explains why alcohol brands are choosing to hook up with celebrities. Already a popular practice in the beverage industry, the pace of endorsements and investments by famous names has accelerated in recent years as more celebs look to make money from the increasing popularity of liquor and wine. These deals generate great benefits for both celebrities and liquor brands. The brands can boost sales by associating with a well-known actor, or rapper, benefiting from free press when those celebrities go on talk shows, or promote their brands to millions of fans on Twitter and other social media platforms. Celebrities enjoy the benefits of associating with a category that denotes luxury. "The endorsement by a celebrity really gives consumers the feeling that they can partake in the kind of lifestyle they assume these celebrities are living," said Michael Stone, CEO of licensing agency Beanstalk. While many celebrity brands can charge slightly more than the industry average for their liquors or wines, Stone points out that many aren't priced too out of reach. That's because the audience for celebrity-backed brands isn't for the 1%, it is for the larger fan base that wants to buy into the celebrity lifestyle. And, of course, not all celebrity-backed brands are a hit (Donald Trump's vodka was a notable flop.) Celebrity tie-ins with alcohol brands have existed for decades, at times endorsed by public figures even without the brand's consent. While touring in the 1950s, Frank Sinatra sang the praises of Jack Daniel's whiskey, and sales leapt as a result of his unpaid endorsements. But in more recent years, celebrities have taken a more active role. Most deals involve an equity stake of some sort, so the celebrity can benefit from the beverage's sales for as long as it stays on shelves. Click ahead for nine booze partnerships, including some of the industry's greatest hits and a few newer offerings that are just taking off. Diddy Ciroc & DeLeon The joint venture between rapper and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs and beverages giant Diageo for the Ciroc vodka brand is among the most successful celebrity partnerships in the history of the industry. Ciroc's net sales have grown from just under 50,000 cases at the time the partnership was announced to a nearly 2-million case brand today. The partnership was clearly a hit for both parties Diageo and Diddy announced a tequila joint venture in 2014. But Combs recently told Fortune that being a celebrity in the alcoholic beverages world can be a challenge: "With Ciroc, people may have thought that [the vodka] was for African-Americans. People wanted to put it in a box. So the biggest lesson I learned is that I had to work harder to overcome those perceptions and create a wonderful product regardless of my color, regardless of my celebrity. The reality is I have to work harder than other brands to do that." George Clooney Casamigos The Academy Award-winning actor is one of the owners of Casamigos, a small-batch tequila that is made from agaves grown in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Another co-owner of the brand is Rande Gerber, a businessman who is married to model Cindy Crawford. In 2013 Gerber told Bloomberg that the idea was inspired by Clooney and Gerber looking to make their own "house" tequila for their properties in Cabo San Lucas. It was privately consumed for years before the distillery that made the tequila told Gerber and Clooney that there was an opportunity to expand the spirit beyond private parties. Casamigos greatly benefits from its celebrity ownership: a humorous ad in 2013 featured Clooney, Gerber and Crawford. Dan Aykroyd Crystal Head How passionate is Dan Aykroyd about Crystal Head vodka? He appeared in an eight-minute long video touting Crystal Head (and he doesn't even say the word "vodka" until almost five minutes into the clip.) First launched in 2008, the Canadian-produced vodka (Aykroyd is also Canadian) is sold in a skull-shaped bottle designed by artist John Alexander. Crystal Head contends the bottles are actually "heads," and are inspired by a legendary tale that's a bit too convoluted to explain here. To learn more, check out the Aykroyd video. The oddly packaged brand packs some pretty serious (award-winning) vodka. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Miravel Rosé The superstar actors are the owners of a vineyard that they purchased in 2012 for a reported $60 million. In a partnership with a French winemaking family, Jolie and Pitt now find themselves in the wine-making business with Miraval Rosé. And the wine isn't just some celebrity pet project. It ranked 84th on Wine Spectator's list of the top 100 wines of 2013 the only rosé to make the list. The Jolie-Pitt star power regularly results in free press for the vineyard, which was where Jolie and Pitt married in a small ceremony in 2014. Justin Timberlake Sauza 901 The musician has teamed up with Beam Suntory to co-brand a premium-priced tequila called "Sauza 901." Timberlake at first launched "901" in 2009, but joined with Beam Suntory to rebrand the spirit under the Sauza line to help broaden the spirit's reach. The number in the name alludes to the area code in Timberlake's hometown of Memphis, Tenn. "901" benefits from the ownership and involvement of Timberlake in many ways: he's appeared in some video ads for the brand, frequently tweets about the tequila to his nearly 40 millions followers, and gamely threw back shots of the tequila when he appeared on the U.K.'s Jonathan Ross Show. Dave Matthews Dreaming Tree Dreaming Tree Wines is a line of four wines, including a charonnay and a cabernet sauvignon, from musician Dave Matthews. The line is run by alcoholic-beverage maker Constellation Brands ( STZ -0.63% ) and was named after a song that appeared on the 1998 Dave Matthews Band album "Before These Crowded Streets." Matthews teamed up with veteran winemaker Steve Reeded to make wines he says are widely approachable: "The stuff that I am drawn to is wine that isn't trying to be too fancy," Matthews explained in a promotional video. The $15 wines come with some eco-friendly packaging features, with 100% recycled paper labels and recyclable corks. Bethenny Frankel Skinnygirl Created in 2009 by reality television star Bethenny Frankel, the Skinnygirl line is a juggernaut that started off as a low-calorie margarita but has since expanded into wines, vodkas, sangria now owned by Beam Suntory. While many reality stars have tried to copy Frankel's business model, her line by far has had the greatest impact on the industry. It helps to have one of the marketing and research and development heft of one of the world's largest spirits companies in your corner. Still, the brand has experienced some growing pains. After reporting 19% sales growth in 2012, the brand suffered a 26% decline in 2013. Perhaps Frankel can turn things around with the media exposure that will come with her return to Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City." Hanson MmmHop The popular 1990s musical act is all grown up, and the members now find themselves in the beer business. The beer's name is a neat play on the band's 1997 chart-topper, "MMMBop," and Hanson brother Taylor said the beer can resonate with an adult audience that grew up on that song. The brothers initially launched the pale ale in the Hansons' home state of Oklahoma in 2013 and the beer became available online last year, as Fortune has previously reported. "We feel like its the kind of beer that brings you into craft beer for the first time," said Taylor in an interview at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival in September. Older brother Isaac says the beer is "an approachable beer for people who are not particularly familiar with full-flavored beers," but also has enough substance and bitterness to appeal to beer snobs. David Beckham Haig Club Diageo in 2014 announced the global launch of a new single grain Scotch whisky called Haig Club, which was developed in partnership with soccer star David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. The whisky is bottled in a blue glass bottle, which Diageo said is inspired by the tradition of blenders using blue tasting glasses so the spirit can be reviewed on aroma and taste alone. But just because Beckham is a star on the field doesn't mean he can score a hit behind the bar: online reviews for the tipple have been fairly mixed. | 3 | 3,079 | finance |
Life works better when it's organized. Customize your kitchen with specialty cabinet organizers to suit your specific needs and work habits. Smart storage solutions everything from recycling centers to bread boxes can be tucked away behind closed doors or concealed inside drawers, ready to slide out when needed. Bread Drawer Get that space-hogging bread box off the counter and into the cabinet with a bread drawer kit. Easily installed, it can be trimmed to accommodate any size drawer and is available in white, almond, or translucent finishes. The kit includes everything you need to finish the job. Available on Amazon ; $42.61. Related: Spreading Out 14 Ways to Get More Counter Space Stemware Holders These chrome stemware holders turn the underside of any cabinet or shelf into efficient storage for your wineglasses. Each rack holds three glasses and comes with mounting hardware. Available from the Container Store ; $5.99. Related: 5 Easy DIY Wine Racks You Can Make in an Afternoon Pull-Out Shelves Just because your cabinets didn't come with pull-out shelves doesn't mean you can't have them. You can install a few at any time without even having to call a contractor . This model is made of heavy-gauge steel and features an easy-grip handle. With one little tug, all those hard-to-reach items will be at your fingertips. Available on Amazon ; $59.99. Tray Bin Storing your trays and baking sheets vertically makes them easier to grab. Thanks to its movable dividers, this extra-deep glide-out bin lets you customize your storage just the way you want it. Available from Shelf Genie ; contact company for information. Related: Kitchen Cures The Perfect Solution for Every Unruly Drawer Recycling Center Sort your recyclables as you throw them away with this specialty roll-out trash bin. With dedicated containers for glass, metal, plastic, and paper and slides rated for 150 pounds it's never been easier to be green. Available on Amazon ; $130.70. Utensil Storage A two-tier cutlery drawer allows you to double the space of an ordinary drawer. Individual carved slots keep each blade sharp and secure on the bottom tier, while everyday utensils are organized and accessible on top. Available from Dura Supreme ; consult site for a showroom near you. Veggie Bin Root vegetables like potatoes and onions should be stored in a dry, ventilated space. Made of commercial-grade chrome wire and mounted on full-extension slides, this veggie bin will keep your produce fresh and easy to reach. An included bin liner protects both your cabinets and your produce. Available on Amazon ; $40.61. Related: Today's Homeowners Rediscover the Benefits of a Root Cellar Lazy Susan Spin your way to organization! Installing a lazy Susan in a corner cabinet puts everything within reach. This model adjusts to cabinet heights from 26 to 32 inches, and can be used in any upper or base cabinet . Available on Amazon ; $160.41. Cleaning Supplies The space beneath the kitchen sink is often a catchall for cleaning supplies , garbage bags, and dish detergent. Keep your supplies together and tidy with a pull-out caddy. The detachable top basket can go with you wherever you need it. Available from Dura Supreme ; consult site for a showroom near you. | 4 | 3,080 | lifestyle |
Adding a full palette to classic black-and-white photos makes iconic images take on an entirely new light Charlie Chaplin In 1915, the year he starred in "The Tramp," among other silent films, Abraham Lincoln The last photograph of President Lincoln while alive, taken in 1865 by Alexander Gardner. Hunter & Trapper This is what a Californian hunter looked like in 1865, as photographed by Seth Kinman. Operation Crossroads The famous nuclear weapon test conducted in 1946 at Bikini Atoll. Audrey Hepburn The actress in a 1953 photo by Bud Fraker. Mauretania Proud workers at the Canada Dock in 1909. Testing a Bulletproof Vest Doesn't look any smarter in color. Albert Einstein The famous physicist at Princeton in 1953. Salvador Dali Roger Higgins' 1965 portrait of the Spanish surrealist. Sergeant George Camblair Jack Delano's famous shot of Sergeant Camblair learning how to use a gas mask, circa 1942. Ernest Hemingway Yousuf Karsh's 1957 photo of the writer. The Self-Immolation of Thich Quang Duc Malcolm Browne captured this horrific moment in 1963. Winston Churchill The U.K.'s Prime Minister in 1941. Floating Model Toni Frissell's submerged subject in Florida. Mark Twain The writer relaxes in a garden. Hoover Dam Constructions Workers taking a break from constructing the dam in the 1930s. Che Guevara This colorized shot of the Marxist revolutionary leader shows him in a lighter moment. Charles Darwin Could Darwin have predicted technology would one day evolve to colorize him? The VJ Sailor Kiss Alfred Eisenstadt's famous 1945 smooch. | 4 | 3,081 | lifestyle |
Mad Money host Jim Cramer congratulates Disney's CEO Bob Iger and Celgene's CEO Bob Hugin for taking their stocks to all-time highs in Tuesday's market. | 3 | 3,082 | finance |
Three ranked teams in the final poll. Ten teams in bowl games ... oh, and the national championship. The Big Ten surprised many with its overall finish this season. Campus Insiders' Rich Cirminiello and Ray Crawford discuss whether the Big Ten was underrated in 2014, and if the success will carry over into next season. | 1 | 3,083 | sports |
If you think the actors and actresses walking the red carpet are photogenic, a baseball superstar shows them all how it's done on the green carpet at the World Dog Awards. Jen Markham (@jenmarkham) has the adorable video. | 1 | 3,084 | sports |
By Pete Blackburn Meet Mitchell Skiba, defenseman for the Alpena Flyers of the Midwest Junior Hockey League. Skiba received a game misconduct for spearing during a recent contest against the MC Monarchs, and he decided to leave the ice in a very unique and ill-advised way. He nearly took his own head off in the process. You can see the video here . He is now your new favorite hockey player. | 1 | 3,085 | sports |
The latest in a string of intriguing " Hobbit -style" houses to hop on the market recently, Wisconsin's famous "Door County Mushroom House" can be snatched up for $349K. But unlike its whimsically-furnished, well-loved counterpart in Maryland, USA this house is a serious fixer-upper, shrouded in mystery. There's general consensus that the quirky residence was built by an artist in the late 1970s as a cosy summer retreat. More recently, though, the home has sat vacant and boarded up. Anyway, the listing promises one bedroom and two baths, though the photos here mostly depict a murky cave with funky counters and staircases. Located on a reclusive plot of state-owned land, the house features a two-story atrium and two domed spaces, which add up to about 5,073 square feet altogether. There are also custom-crafted ironwork and cabinetry throughout, and a distinctive front façade that's mostly made of glass. | 4 | 3,086 | lifestyle |
It's arguable that, more than any other piece of pop-culture ephemera, movies have the power to transport to sweep you away on a European adventure ( Before Sunrise ), cross an African desert ( Out of Africa ), even send you to Middle-earth ( The Lord of the Rings ). These 50 films are especially captivating, with well-told stories that evoke the magic (or harsh reality) of travel, or beautiful scenery that overwhelms the senses. Read on for our favorite travel movies of the past 50 years and get your Netflix queue ready. Doctor Zhivago (1965) Russia during the Soviet Revolution doesn't exactly sound like a prime tourist destination, but director David Lean makes a big argument for the country's haunting beauty in this romantic epic (even thought it was actually shot in Spain). From the opulence of Imperial Moscow to the flowering countryside of the Urals to the windswept Siberian tundra, Lean's camera is as much as in love with the landscape as it is with Julie Christie's doe-eyed Lara. Jenna Scherer The Sound of Music (1965) The only actual vacation in this movie happens offscreen, when Maria and Captain Von Trapp go on their honeymoon in Paris. And though the film stays in one small area, it happens to be a beautiful one: stunning, verdant Salzburg , where the hills really do seem to be alive. Even though the film is ostensibly about the love between two people, it's also about the physical and emotional beauty of Austria, the country the Von Trapps are forced to leave behind, with its edelweiss and wild geese who fly with the moon on their wings. Lilit Marcus The Endless Summer (1966) "Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world," sang the Beach Boys; and if ever a film embodied that mindset, it's Bruce Brown's 1966 surfer documentary. Brown shadowed buddies Robert August and Mike Hynson on a round-the-world surfing trip, filming their travels to places like Hawaii, New Zealand, and South Africa as they crested waves and met like-minded surf obsessives. The film's impact on surf culture and tourism was huge, thanks in no small part to Brown's cinematography, as well as the subjects' ability to make riding those impossibly large waves seem effortless. Amy Plitt Two For the Road (1967) Travel is a constant theme in this romantic dramedy about a married couple, played by Albert Finney and Aubrey Hepburn. The movie starts off with a road trip to Saint-Tropez, and as they drive through France, the audience is treated to flashbacks of previous trips that have affected their relationship. Jenni Miller Easy Rider (1969) Released the year of the Woodstock festival perhaps the biggest event of the '60s counterculture movement Easy Rider couldn't have come out at a better time in history. The film plays out like a motorcycle travelogue, following Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper) on their sojourn from Mexico to Los Angeles to New Orleans. Shot on a shoestring budget, the film is flush with desert landscapes and towns that the pair of nogoodniks (and co-stars, like a young Jack Nicholson) pass through on their drug-and-booze-fueled hippie adventure. Will Levith If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) Americans are notorious for their 11-countries-in-two-weeks group approach to visiting Europe, and no movie satirizes that better than If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium. Ian McShane stars as the young British tour guide tasked with schlepping about a dozen Americans (one of whom spoiler alert he finds himself falling for) around the Continent, and amid the jokes there's a surprisingly sweet undercurrent. Oh, and they do end up making it to Belgium. LM Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid tells the mostly true story of the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang, chronicling the titular bandits' journey from their Outlaw Trail redoubt in Wyoming to Bolivia . The film perfectly captures the beautiful desertedness of the Wild West, complete with rugged canyons and rock formations (and best enjoyed with bicycles and Burt Bacharach), as well as the untouched exoticism of 19th-century South America. Caitlin Morton The Poseidon Adventure (1972) This at-sea action-thriller with a starry cast that included Gene Hackman, Shelley Winters, and Roddy McDowall likely caused millions of moviegoers to swear off cruise vacations. The film follows a ragtag bunch departing from New York City on an Athens bound cruise on New Year's Eve. Then tragedy strikes: The ship gets hit by a tsunami and capsizes, and the survivors must make it to the bottom of the boat (which has flipped) to escape. (Fun fact: Some of the pre-disaster scenes were shot aboard the RMS Queen Mary , which is now docked in Long Beach, CA.) WL Murder on the Orient Express (1974) This mystery boasts an excellent ensemble cast led by Albert Finney as Agatha Christie's iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. He's minding his own business on the long-distance train when a fellow passenger is murdered in the middle of the night. Poirot agrees to investigate the murder, along with the train's first-class compartment full of characters, ranging from a Russian princess to a gorgeous young countess. Throw in the snowy Yugoslavian countryside, and train travel has never looked so glamorous. (Minus the murder, of course.) JM The Muppet Movie (1979) The first-ever cinematic outing for a reasonable frog and his unreasonable multispecies entourage is a trans-American journey from Kermit's swamp all the way to Hollywood. Kermit and Fozzie's jangly "Movin' Right Along" remains the quintessential wacky road-trip anthem. "California here we come, the pie-in-the-sky land / palm trees and warm sand / Though sadly we just left Rhode Island!" JS Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Raiders of the Lost Ark was a giant-sized collaboration between two of the world's biggest blockbuster directors at the time: Steven Spielberg ( Jaws ), who directed, and George Lucas ( Star Wars ), who executive produced. The film follows hunky explorer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he circles the globe on a quest to track down the legendary Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. With filming locations in France and Tunisia (which stood in for Egypt), Raiders is travel porn at its mega-blockbuster best. WL National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) Vacation was the world's introduction to the Griswold family, led by accident-prone dad-in-chief Clark (Chevy Chase). The film spoofs the tried-and-true American tradition of the family road trip , taking the Griswold car through at least two real-life national parks Death Valley and Grand Canyon on their way to the fictional amusement park, Walley World. Add in an unforgettable cameo from Christie Brinkley and a hit theme song in "Holiday Road," and you have a movie every vacationer should watch once in her lifetime. WL Romancing the Stone (1984) The '80s were the era of the action movie, but Romancing the Stone took that concept and blew it out, mixing in pinches of Indiana Jones and pulpy romance novel. Co-starring Reagan Era sex-symbols Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, the adventure begins when novelist Joan Wilder (Turner) travels to Colombia in search of her kidnapped sister. You can still visit some of the locations where Stone was filmed but they're in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which stood in for the South American country. WL Out of Africa (1985) Meryl Streep and Robert Redford star in this tragic love story about a married baroness who falls for a big-game hunter, based on the autobiographical novel by Isak Dinesen. Filmed on location in the UK and Kenya, including the Shaba National Game Reserve, Out of Africa feels about as epic as the doomed love affair between two very different people. JM A Room With a View (1985) In this lush Merchant Ivory romance, Helena Bonham Carter stars as a wasp-waisted English rose traveling to Italy with her older relative Charlotte (Maggie Smith). Once Lucy and Charlotte hit Florence , they're dismayed to find their hotel room doesn't have a view of the Arno; when they agree to switch rooms with an eccentric father and son, this simple gesture sets off a chain of events (including a rakish smooch in the gorgeous Italian countryside) that upend Lucy's staid life. It's proof that changing your point of view really does make a difference. JM Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) Set around Thanksgiving, Planes uses the travel rush in the days leading up to the holiday as a more-than-worthy comedic vehicle. Steve Martin goofs as Neal Page, who faces a series of travel nightmares on his trip from New York City to Chicago in advance of Turkey Day. After his flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, Page ends up sharing his trip home with salesman Del Griffith, played by the late, great John Candy. The actors' chemistry is hard to deny…especially when they're sleeping in the same bed together on the road. WL Withnail & I (1987) "We've gone on holiday by mistake!" Withnail's (Richard E. Grant) desperate moan is the centerpiece of this British cult comedy, which sees two hard-drinking, unemployed actors escaping the horrors of their impoverished London flat with a trip to the countryside. Naturally, the countryside turns out to be even worse. But the desolate, windswept beauty of Cumbria, in Northern England, is the perfect setting for their self-created drama and melancholy. JS The Last Emperor (1987) For the China-obsessed traveler, The Last Emperor is the best kind of drug. Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci was granted permission by the Chinese government to film in Beijing's Forbidden City , which, up until that point, had been off limits to Western filmmakers. And it paid off: Emperor owned the 1988 Oscars, winning nine golden statues, including best picture for producer Jeremy Thomas and best director for Bertolucci. WL Empire of the Sun (1987) Starring an adolescent Christian Bale, this film should be the Asia-inclined traveler's next stop after The Last Emperor. Bale plays Jamie Graham, a privileged British expat living with his family in Shanghai's international quarter, where many English and American settlers lived in the lead up to World War II. Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces suspended the settlement and threw many, like Graham, into internment camps. As many first-time travelers to Asia know, there are a lot of out-of-your-comfort-zone experiences. This might be the daddy of them all. WL Thelma & Louise (1991) Thelma & Louise reinvented the concept of the buddy movie by putting two women on the road, escaping good-for-nothing men and setting off on an adventure of their own making. For the first time, women were at the center of the picaresque. Ultimately, Thelma and Louise don't get their happy ending, but the best coda is knowing their movie paved the way for countless other women to hit the road on their own. LM Click here to see more great travel films from CNTraveler.com. | 2 | 3,087 | travel |
Whether it's an old school athletic club or a massage with safari views, these hotels make it hard to leave. Tswalu Kalahari You won't find the Big Five at Tswalu Kalahari an immense private game preserve in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, but rather gentler meerkats, steenbok, and graceful giraffes strolling the grassy plains. Eight spacious legae little houses are built of red earth and rough-hewn beams, and each is tastefully outfitted with canopied beds and gauzy linens. Highlights include safaris on horseback and a small spa for post-game drive massages, under the starriest skies you'll ever see. Christina Ohly Evans La Sultana Oualidia The spa at La Sultana Oualidia is tiny, as befits the 12 rooms of this hotel on the edge of the Oualidia lagoon, but strikingly beautiful, with an indoor pool lit by a glass-conservatory ceiling. Maria Shollenbarger Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai The best spa I've ever been to is at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The approach is dramatic enough you walk across a long, swaying rope bridge that's suspended over the jungle canopy beneath but the treatment huts are the truly special part: There's no cheesy sound track, no fake Zen decor, no weird aromatherapy. Instead, one wall of the hut is completely open, so you can have your massage while looking out on a wall of sheer green: the trees before you, the trees beneath you. The air is wonderfully fragrant with jasmine, and little white butterflies flit about. Then you stagger back to your room (but you don't have to cross the rope bridge, thank goodness: You might topple off). Hanya Yanagihara Trump SoHo, New York The private Turkish hammam at the Trump SoHo spa in Manhattan transports me back to my last trip to Istanbul at least for an hour or two. John Wogan Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage has an amazing old-school men's club downstairs, built in the 60s and feels like a time warp: leather chairs, newspapers, coffee, and they hand out sweatshirts and T-shirts to wear while you work out, before taking a steam or a dip in the pool. It's a totally other world from the Asian-inspired spas that are so common everywhere. Matt Hranek Travaasa Hana, Maui I grew up going to the Travaasa Hana (formerly known as the Hotel Hana Maui) when it was a family-run property. They even had a photo board in the lobby showing how everyone that worked there was pretty much related. It's still an amazing, romantic spot, especially if you reserve one of the Sea Ranch cottages that look out over the crashing surf. The spa is also a little slice of heaven. Stephen Orr The Peninsula Chicago It is worth a detour to the Windy City for the Bamboo Harmonizer Massage at The Peninsula Chicago's Zen spa. It's a 90-minute treatment that incorporates warm bamboo rods of varying lengths and is meant to zap negativity and restore the flow of Qi energy. Once fully relaxed, repair downstairs to the Shanghai Terrace where the dumplings and skyline views are divine. Christina Ohly Evans | 2 | 3,088 | travel |
Celtics president Danny Ainge continues revamping the roster with two more transactions in the offing. The Celts reportedly are close to acquiring point guard Nate Robinson from the Nuggets for point guard Jameer Nelson. Robinson, who played for Boston in 2010 and 2011, isn't expected to spend much time on the court, however, as he will apparently get a buyout from the Celtics , with the Clippers a potential final destination. Robinson is averaging 5.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season. MORE: Love doesn't plan to opt out of Cavs deal | Lakers called Pistons about Monroe, Jennings The Celtics also are reportedly close to executing a buyout of forward Tayshaun Prince , who was acquired Monday in a trade that sent Jeff Green to the Grizzlies . A source close to the situation, however, told Sporting News' Sean Deveney on Tuesday that no substantive buyout talks have taken place. Prince averaged 7.3 points and made 45.5 percent of his 3-point field-goal tries in 24.2 minutes per game for the Grizzlies this season. The Clippers, Mavericks and Thunder are rumored to be interested in Prince. With the two moves, the Celtics will soon have two open roster spots. Could another trade be coming? Mad scientist Ainge isn't messing around; he already has traded Rajon Rondo, Austin Rivers, Brandan Wright and Green to produce massive amounts of cap space and a plethora of draft picks in 2015 and 2016. | 1 | 3,089 | sports |
By Matt Verderame When you think of Super Bowl champions, the first thing that comes to mind is greatness. Usually, the team raising the Lombardi Trophy has a multitude of star players, especially at quarterback. However, there are exceptions. Over the 48-year history of the Super Bowl, the starting quarterback of the winning team has become a Hall of Famer 23 times. Once you assume Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers will also make it, the number vaults to 32. So who are the five worst winning quarterbacks out of the remaining 16 Super Bowls? Here's the breakdown: 5. Jim McMahon For the last spot on this list, it was a close race between McMahon and Jeff Hostetler. While McMahon put up more yardage (18,148 to 16,430), Hostetler threw for over 3,000 yards twice. McMahon never eclipsed 2,400 yards and even in his Super Bowl season of 1985 with the storied Chicago Bears only tossed 15 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. McMahon was a capable player when healthy, and he struggled with health for most of his career. However, he was a mediocre starter at best for a great team. 4. Mark Rypien Nobody will ever remember Rypien as an all-time great, and there is a fantastic reason for that; he isn't one. Rypien had one tremendous year for the Washington Redskins in 1991, winning the Super Bowl and the game's MVP award. That season, Rypien set career highs in yardage (3,564), touchdowns (28) and average yards per attempt (8.47). Outside of 1991, Rypien was a backup-level player for much of his NFL career, bouncing around with five different teams. 3. Doug Williams Williams had a strange journey through the NFL. A first-round pick by the dismal Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1978, the Grambling State product helped turn the franchise around. Williams threw for 3,396 and 3,563 yards in 1980 and 1981, respectively. However, he only played one more strike-shortened season in 1982 before parting ways with the Buccaneers. After a stint in United States Football League, Williams returned and played the unlikely role of hero for the 1987 Redskins. Williams threw a record five touchdowns in one quarter against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII, earning MVP honors. He's also the first black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl. 2. Brad Johnson Johnson threw for more yardage and touchdowns than the aforementioned three players, so why is he rated worse? He played in an era when the ball was thrown more, and he could never stick with a team. Despite playing 15 NFL seasons, Johnson never stayed more than five years in the same place. Nobody ever viewed him as good enough, and the reason was a lack of explosiveness. Johnson only started all 16 games in a season three times. In his championship campaign with the Buccaneers of 2002, Johnson posted a career-high quarterback rating of 92.9. 1. Trent Dilfer Dilfer has become the posterchild of not needing a great quarterback to win the Super Bowl. Dilfer won it all with the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, taking over midseason for an ineffective Tony Banks. That year, the Ravens had a historically good defense, making it Dilfer's job to simply not screw up. To his credit, Dilfer managed to keep the train on its tracks, leading Baltimore to its first Super Bowl win since 1970. In his only season as a Raven, Dilfer threw for 1,502 yards, 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was cut before the 2001 season, making him the only Super Bowl-winning quarterback to be cut following a championship. | 1 | 3,090 | sports |
Advertising has come a long way, baby! Schiltz Beer It's a good thing "Mad Men" is over because Peggy and Joan would've hated all of these ads. At left: Exhibit A. Del Monte Ketchup The fine print on this 1953 ad reads, "You mean a woman can open it? Easily without a knife blade, a bottle opener, or even a husband!" Seriously? Dacron Leggs Pants This isn't just sexist, it's full-on creepy. Like, Hannibal Lecter creepy. Bell & Howell Projector "Sabrina demonstrates the world's finest projection equipment ..." reads this Bell & Howell ad from 1959. Get it? "Projection equipment..." Chase & Sanborn Coffee We don't know about you, but a little physical assault always gets us in the mood for a hot cup of joe. Bottoms up! Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Um ... next. Kenwood Chef Food Processor This ad for Kenwood's Chef food processor launched in 1950, and the best thing we can say about it is at least no one is being spanked or killed. Van Heusen Ties Having a woman on her knees serving her husband isn't even the most pathetic part of this ad it's thinking a man wearing a tie in bed looks cool. Men's Shoes "Keep her where she belongs ..." ? And um, where exactly is that? Alone in a room ... with one shoe? Taylor Meat Thermometer "This Taylor Dial Roast Meat Thermometer tells even the newest homemaker when any roast is done the way HE likes it." We're sorry, the joke possibilities here made our heads explode. Next! Hoover Vacuum Cleaner In 1950, Christmas must've really sucked. Underwood Typewriter This Underwood ad succinctly explains why there are no more typewriters today. Hotpoint Dishwasher After perusing this Hotpoint ad from 1950, we're only surprised that more wives didn't come into the living room brandishing a shotgun. | 4 | 3,091 | lifestyle |
By Bart Doan The world has now had a day to digest the finality of the first College Football Playoff, which ended with an Ohio State championship. You've probably read a healthy amount about those Buckeyes … and rightfully so. This will never happen again, a third-string quarterback coming off the bench and starting three games all year, a conference championship game, a bowl game, and a national championship game … and winning. To quote James Woods at the end of the legendary (to me at least) boxing movie Diggstown to Louis Gossett, Jr., "What you did tonight … couldn't be done." That could have been said about Cardale Jones and Ohio State. But as the Buckeyes revel in their victory, their opponents go the other route, probably forgotten after a few years as the name to a trivia question or two sometime down the road. People mostly only remember winners or those who lose spectacularly. As bitter as this morning must have felt to the Oregon Ducks and their fan base, seemingly forever kicking that "best program to not win a college football championship" can down the road, I'd just suggest everyone ease up on the Bacardi 151. The narrative is out there. Not tough enough, not big enough, gimmick offense. It all stings extra bad when it doesn't work again. I always related Oregon to the early 2000s Phoenix Suns teams of the NBA, which played a beautiful brand of basketball that allowed you to get sucked into their style of play, the fast pace, quick shooting, and you look up and all of the sudden you're having one of the best days you can recall in certain phases of the game. But the Suns were still winning because you were playing their brand of ball. It's the same with Oregon. They're brilliant at getting you to their level and then beating you with it by having more experience, but if you find the combination that allows you to stymie their pace and how they want to do things, they showed last night that they had no adjustment to it. Forget for a second the fact that the Suns never got over the hump before blowing the operation up. It screws up the comparison. It'll be O-kay for UO, and here are a few reasons why … 1. Pac-12 respect: The Pac-12, in no small part due to Oregon, is roundly seen as either the best conference in the country or one of the top two these days. While that doesn't necessarily mean jack as we've seen this season, it does help when getting into the playoffs. Think: had we witnessed an eight-team playoff, Ole Miss would have been in. Because of perception. Yuck. So as long as Oregon keeps hanging around the top of the Pac-12 … and there's no reason to expect the Ducks won't, even as the league gets appreciably better every year … they'll garner the respect needed to get into a playoffs even with a slip-up or two. Again, the Pac's respect is heavily dependent on what Oregon has been able to contribute to it. 2. Recruiting: This is the life blood of college football, and Oregon does it well. The Ducks have built themselves as a brand, where elite high school players are interested because it says "Oregon" on the letter in the mail, and there's no immediate sell job to get them to understand how successful the program is and has recently been. The last four years, including the projections for this current year (Rivals.com), Oregon has had every single recruiting class ranked at least in the top 26, meaning that the talent on the roster is there and owns some staying power. Oregon has reached a level where there's a floor to how poorly it can recruit just simply because it's a brand name. 3. The style: Say what you want about how it works at the highest level … and certainly you can choose to look at the thrashings they've taken on the ground against (first) Auburn and then Ohio State during their two trips to the largest of stages in the sport … but the style is almost automatically built for 10 wins per year so long as you get a quarterback that can make that first read throw on the move. Oregon also has a plethora of talent coming back. The Ducks' top two receivers (the guys out for the CFB Playoff title game), Devon Allen and Darren Carrington, are redshirt freshmen, meaning that if Marcus Mariota takes it on the arches as most expect, serious talent awaits the next guy starting. Oregon will need to change some things, however. The Ducks simply can't get murdered on the ground like they were against the Buckeyes in 2015 and the Tigers in 2011. Auburn had over 250 in that game four years ago; OSU had nearly 300 Monday night. Oregon's foil is a little of what they do: mobile quarterbacks who can run the ball down your throat when needed. Whether it fits their style or not, Oregon needs more big bodies on the defensive line. In the third quarter, their linemen were sucking wind hard, and it had nothing to do with pace. It had to do with getting trucked over like you didn't exist. What was that stat from earlier today that was making the rounds? Ezekiel Elliott had over 10 carries where he wasn't touched for at least five yards? Ouch. This is a school that's produced some decent linemen in its recent day. Haloti Ngata of the Baltimore Ravens has been one of the most fearsome linemen in the league for nearly a decade. Dion Jordan went as a top three pick to Miami two years ago. * Last night sucked for the Ducks, no doubt. You get that far, you deal with the build-up, you carve through the regular season and playoffs as you did and then get shelled on the biggest stage of all nothing feels good about that. But this isn't a fly by night operation (horrible play on words). Oregon will be O-kay, and back sooner rather than later, tasked with finding the makeup this time to cover up zits that were there in 2011 and evident again last night. At long last, they can be the prettiest gal at the bar. | 1 | 3,092 | sports |
Jaguar Land Rover is picking up the pace with new models and engines, and its showing at the 2015 Detroit auto show further solidifies that fact. The automaker unveiled a new V-6 turbodiesel for the 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and also confirmed it will be offering a new crossover in the form of the Jaguar F-Pace, previewed by the X17 Concept. We chatted with Kim McCullough, Jaguar Land Rover's vice president of marketing in North America, who provided a few tidbits on the upcoming 2016 Jaguar XE and JLR's plans for diesels in the U.S. The Jaguar XE is arriving Spring 2016. Europe will get the new sedan later this year, but us Americans will have to wait until 2016. McCullough says one reason for the delay is because Jaguar wants to simultaneously launch rear- and all-wheel models. At launch, the XE will be offered in a supercharged V-6 and a turbodiesel from the brand's new line of Ingenium engines. Also… U.S.-spec XE sedans will be offered with a manual transmission. Yes, the take rate will be low. Very low. But McCullough says offering the XE with a manual transmission is important in solidifying the sedan's sporty image. It will be Jag's second model with a row-your-own option, following the F-Type . The Jaguar XE won't dilute the brand's image. Yes, the XE will be Jag's entry-level car meant to hook in new buyers, but it will still offer the premium look and luxuries that Jag customers expect. Is Jaguar considering a front-drive, Mercedes CLA/Audi A3 fighter? McCullough, of course, can't say. That said, Jag is aggressively looking to expand market share so lots of things are on the table. But Jaguar "wants to grow in the right way," says McCullough. Land Rover expects a 20-percent take rate for diesel-powered Range Rovers. Land Rover no doubt has seen the rising acceptance of diesels in the luxury SUV segment. Look no further than the Mercedes-Benz GL, BMW X5 , and Porsche Cayenne. Jaguar Land Rover will eventually offer diesels throughout its lineup. Minus the F-Type, of course. McCullough wasn't willing to share what model will get a diesel next, but our guess is the Evoque, which will be the recipient of the new Ingenium turbodiesel I-4. | 9 | 3,093 | autos |
The Broncos are searching for a new head coach and GM John Elway played for two of the candidates, Gary Kubiak and Mike Shanahan. Could Kubiak or Shanahan be headed back to Denver? | 1 | 3,094 | sports |
MADISON, Wis. -- Bronson Koenig knew when he began his sophomore season that he would take on a bigger role with Wisconsin's basketball program. But to suddenly be thrust into the Badgers' starting point guard spot at mid-season? That's something even the most optimistic Koenig backers likely could not have seen. Yet that's exactly where Koenig finds himself after starting point guard Traevon Jackson suffered a broken right foot against Rutgers on Sunday night. Jackson will undergo surgery Thursday, will not begin rehab for 2-3 weeks and very likely will miss up to six weeks. That means Koenig has been handed the keys to one of the most reliable machines in college basketball. And it'll be up to him to push the right buttons, although this is not the way in which he hoped to earn the job. "It's very unfortunate that Trae had that injury," Koenig said before Tuesday's practice. "But someone goes down like that, people have got to be ready to step up. I'm sure I'm ready to step up. My teammates and Trae also, which is going to be big, are definitely going to support me the whole way." Koenig will make his second career start -- and first replacing Jackson -- when No. 7 Wisconsin (15-2, 3-1 Big Ten) plays host to Nebraska (10-6, 2-2) at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Kohl Center. His first start came Sunday against Rutgers in place of center Frank Kaminsky, who missed the game because of concussion-like symptoms. But Koenig's role will be entirely different on Thursday. "Bronson's going to have a lot on his hands the next few days," said Kaminsky, who was medically cleared to return to practice Tuesday. "It is definitely tough going from a sixth or seventh guy to playing starter's minutes literally overnight. He's ready for it, and I know he'll figure everything out. It might take a few days, but I know he'll be ready for when Nebraska comes." This season, Koenig is averaging 4.9 points and 1.2 rebounds while playing 20.5 minutes per game. He also is coming off a game in which he played a career-high 31 minutes. What Koenig will be asked to do is run Wisconsin's team, make smart decisions and put teammates in position to score. He is exceptional as a passer and has 36 assists to eight turnovers, which is the best ratio on the team. One area Koenig will need to improve is his leadership ability -- an area in which Jackson excels. Jackson, however, had started 84 consecutive games and also showed a willingness to be a playmaker in critical late-game situations. Now, Koenig will have no choice but to try and do some of the same things. "He's going to have to," Badgers guard Josh Gasser said. "There's no way around it, really. Point guard in the system, you're given a lot of opportunities, a lot of freedom to make decisions and be a leader on the court. A lot of time the ball's in your hands and you've got to make plays for yourself and others. Bronson's shown he can do that. But doing it more consistently and throughout a longer period of time." Koenig said Jackson had been a mentor to him during his first two seasons in the program, taking him under his wing and teaching him the intricacies of being a point guard in Badgers coach Bo Ryan's system. That support, he said, isn't going to change with Jackson sidelined. "Coming in as a freshman point guard, I was very tentative and just hesitant to play my game, shoot and stuff like that," Koenig said. "He's kind of taught me to not be that way and like coach (Greg) Gard said, let it rip and let it fly. I think he's taught me to be more aggressive. He's going to continue to do that, too." Statistically, Koenig has taken a small step back compared to last season. His overall shooting percentage is down from .443 a year ago to .421, and his 3-point accuracy has dipped from .328 to .318. Still, Koenig has the support of coaches and teammates, who recognize this is his time to shine. "I don't know if we've ever had a backup as prepared as Bronson," Gard said. "I think he's ready for this. We've just got to see him play. I've watched him for a lot of years and know what his potential is. It'll be fun to watch him grow." Jackson upbeat: Jackson was not made available for interviews Tuesday, but teammates said he was approaching his injury with a positive attitude. The broken foot occurred with 12 minutes, 17 seconds left against Rutgers when Jackson landed awkwardly on the foot of a Scarlet Knights player. He did not play the rest of the game, and the Badgers went on to lose, 67-62. "Some people could feel down in the dumps, but I know Trae is just doing whatever he can to get back," Kaminsky said. "It's really unfortunate timing-wise, but I know he'll be back as quickly as possible and ready to lead the team again." Gasser, who missed the entire 2012-13 season while recovering from a torn ACL, said he tried to offer Jackson some advice about how to handle the waiting process. He added Jackson was in a much better spot because he'll return in time to finish the season. "I just told him when you get back we're going to be a better team overall, and then we're going to go out there and win the thing," Gasser said. "I told him to rehab hard and when he gets back, we're going to be a better team than we were before." Jackson was averaging 9.4 points, 2.9 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game. Follow Jesse Temple on Twitter | 1 | 3,095 | sports |
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Feeling all dry and stuffy? As temperatures drop, pollutants can increase, and New York living gets even more cramped, causing common (and uncommon) skin conditions to flare up. But, where are these pollutants coming from? Are your everyday rituals backfiring? Could your home possibly be poisoning you? Recently, it seems our skin has had to contend with a variety of unhealthy assaults. Many water-based products (like the pre-moistened wipes, cosmetics, and hair products we swear by) have been found to contain increased amounts of a chemical preservative that causes an itchy, painful rash akin to poison ivy. The new trend in wearable tech is causing a flurry of skin allergies and reactions to the metals, such as nickel, that the products are crafted from. In fact, it's become very difficult to find something that doesn't irritate our skin. To pinpoint the exact source of your problem, we sought out expert advice and innovative products that truly make a difference. Click through to learn just how to navigate your way through your own apartment this winter and keep your skin glowing all season. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Hot & Humid "A humidifier is an overnight skin saver well worth investing in," says certified health coach Courtney Blatt, who counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Donna Karan as fans. "With all the artificial indoor heating or even a wood-fired stove the air in your apartment can get very dry and aggravate both our skin and delicate nasal passages." Get smart and set your humidifier up for the entire sneezin' season, rather than waiting until you get a cold. Keep in mind that maintenance is vital to its success; you must empty the humidifier daily (depending on the brand), dry it out before refilling, and do a more thorough cleaning every three days so it doesn't gather mold or bacteria. R29 Tip: Try the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier to guard against a dry nose. If you're feeling indulgent, add a few drops of Young Living's lemon (a natural antiseptic) and lavender (a relaxer) essential oils. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Filter Your Water "The water from your tap is far from clean," Blatt explains. "It's traveled through miles of pipeline, picking up contaminants and pesticides along the way. Plus, it's been disinfected with potential carcinogens like chlorine, ammonia, and/or chloramines and 'fortified' with fluoride. The best way to cut exposure to harmful chemicals is a water filter, even for your shower." R29 Tip: We love Sprite Showers' attachments, which reduce chlorine. We also recommend using a Brita filter for drinking water it's a small yet simple change that's pretty imperative, especially since plastic water bottles leak chemicals you certainly don't want to ingest. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. The Power Of Lanolin "Lanolin is a cruelty-free product made naturally by sheeps to keep their wool coats waterproof and deodorized," says Blatt. "Put some pure lanolin on your face before heading outside; it's soothing for dry, chapped skin and protective against cold, harsh weather conditions. It has a coating effect that keeps moisture from being drawn out, but allows the skin to breathe without clogging pores." R29 Tip: Try Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Lotion, a long-standing favorite of breastfeeding moms. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Hydrate...From The Inside Out "Eat hydrating and lubricating foods even in the winter; think watery vegetables like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and carrots," Blatt suggests. "Make sure you're also getting enough vitamin C and zinc to support the healthy production of collagen and elastin. And, consider taking an omega-3 supplement or consuming more fatty fish." A little bit of salmon never hurt anyone, right? R29 Tip: Sprinkle moringa powder on salads and in soups and smoothies. Derived from the "Miracle Tree," Aduna Moringa Green Superleaf Powder is 100% organic, raw, and crammed with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and antioxidants including all nine essential amino acids. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Clean That AC Unit "If not properly cleaned, your AC unit could create mold, which might eventually lead you to develop some nasty allergies," says Ildi Pekar, the skin virtuoso behind the ever-youthful looks of Miranda Kerr and a slew of Victoria's Secret models. "Also, cold air can dry your skin, so it's important to have the unit cleaned regularly and maintain good ventilation in your apartment to keep your skin in balance."R29 Tip: Get creative with wicker or bamboo furnishings, which encourage good air flow thanks to their construction and low heat retention. Other compelling bonuses to natural ventilation? Energy costs are dramatically lowered, air quality is improved, and chemical substances released by air conditioners or other mechanical devices are minimized. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Say "Bye Bye Bye" To Piping-Hot Showers "Hot showers during the winter will dry out your skin, and not using a filtered system for your shower water can expose you to some toxins you don't want," Pekar says. "I recommend testing your water's pH levels: The best pH is around seven, which is neutral and balanced." R29 Tip: Do a body mask before your bath or shower. Healing clays, like bentonite, bind to heavy metals and toxins accumulated in the body and help remove them. This same action can happen externally, and clay is often added to baths for detoxing. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Get Squeaky Clean "Toxins in your apartment, such as mold and dust, are a disaster. Since mold is a fungus that lives and grows just about anywhere, it can cause skin irritation, rashes, and itching (dermatitis) if it's touched," Pekar explains. "The same goes for dust, which can live in your bed (particularly your linens) and carpet and spread easily." R29 Tip: Invest in a pair of slippers (and keep them by your front door!). A University of Arizona study found that nine species of pathogens can live on people's shoes, and can easily transfer to tiled floors and carpeting. What's more, boot and shoe soles can track chemicals (like those in anti-ice fluids) into your house as well. Uggs have never looked so good. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Keep The Heat On Low Few NYC apartments have central heating most of us are reliant on old-school radiators that blast dry heat during the winter months. "Heating causes your skin to flake and be irritated, which is the most common problem for my clients at this time of the year," Pekar continues. "If it is itchy over a prolonged period of time, it can cause eczema and psoriasis." R29 Tip: Use a face mask, like Dior's Hydra Life Rehydrating Mask, as a night cream; it leaves skin plump and dewy. If you're feeling flashy, splurge on La Mer's Intensive Revitalizing Mask. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Paint The Town Green Who knew that picking up a paintbrush could have so many pitfalls? Aside from the nausea and headaches that can arise if you don't open enough windows while merrily creating your dream home, you can experience long-term effects as well."Conventional paints may include formaldehyde, heavy metals, and nasties known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs for short," explains green-property developer Deborah Shainfeld. "Those VOCs are given out while [you paint] and for up to five years after your brushes have dried." The World Health Organization says that professional decorators are 40% more likely to contract lung cancer, and attributes that to prolonged exposure to the chemicals found in paint. R29 Tip: Fill jam jars with posies or plant bulbs in antique teacups. A NASA study found that plants were effective at filtering out VOCs and other indoor air toxins. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. SPF Protection, The Stylish Way We're all for a nice vitamin D-spiking tan acquired safely over the summer months, but direct sun exposure whether you're outside or in your home is downright dangerous without protection. "Not only can harmful ultraviolet rays make things look old fast (fabrics, furnishings, artwork), but UVA rays streaming through your home windows are damaging to your eyes and skin," Shainfeld says. With one in five Americans developing skin cancer, her suggestion of using "a micro-thin, transparent film to cover windows and protect against UVs" is imperative. R29 Tip: We could eat eggs all day, every day! The yolks contain most of the nutrition, with fat-soluble antioxidants, immune-boosting vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from the effects of aging and cataracts. And, yes, the bright-yellow yolks contain plenty of brain-nourishing cholesterol an exclusive source of dietary vitamin D. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Dust Mite-Proof Your Bedroom If humans or animals live in your house, you have dust mites. "No special test is needed to check," Shainfeld says. It is a fact. House dust mites are microscopic bugs that live primarily on dead skin cells shed regularly from humans (who shed about 10 grams a week) and their pets. Although dust mites are harmless to most people and don't carry diseases, they can cause allergic reactions in asthmatics and others allergic to their feces. The best plan of attack? "If possible, remove carpeting. If you can't, clean it thoroughly with a good vacuum once a week; clean your floors, furniture, tops of doors, window frames and sills with a damp cloth; keep clothing off the floor and shoes out of the room; and air out your space regularly." R29 Tip: Essentia's organic mattresses mitigate the need for a dust- or allergen-proof cover. Just don't forget about your pillows. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Ommmm…. "Living in New York City, we are constantly in sensory-system overload," says Kundalini yoga teacher and reiki master Valerie Oula. "We return to small, cramped apartments filled with too much stuff. We need spaces that are peaceful, Zen sanctuaries so we can get a momentary reprieve to regroup and process. Hectic urban chaos + apartment living = low vibration = dull energy and dull skin. When you meditate and do yoga in your personal space, you can begin to shift your individual frequency, and that of your apartment, to a higher vibration. When you vibrate on a higher frequency, you are naturally radiant." R29 Tip: Press play on Nadia Narain's (Kate Moss's yoga teacher) new DVD, Everyday Yoga For Stress Release it's the best one we've ever done. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Sleeping Beauty "Sleep is a key component for our body's vital processes, including the vitality of our skin," Oula explains. Unfortunately, our cell phone-obsessed minds can't seem to get the good night's sleep we need (and deserve). "Avoid having electronics in the bedroom put your cell phone on airplane mode so that it's not bombarding you with signal energy while you sleep; sleep with a piece of sodalite crystal near your bed or pillow to absorb electronic pollution; invest in a white-noise machine to drain out New York street noise or noisy neighbors; clean regularly with natural products, and spritz your linens every night with calming energy spray." R29 Tip: Developed 50 years ago, the Marpac Dohm white-noise machine is old-school, but greatly effective. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Bottoms Up! Remember being fed warm milk before bed when you were little? Years later, we finally understand why: Milk delivers calming tryptophan, but aside from that, Oula says, "anything warm in the evening hours provides soothing effects on our digestion and almost instantaneously relaxes us." She drinks Golden Milk (we love the name) before bedtime, "because it's great for skin, ensures good sleep and, well, just about everything! Its main ingredient is turmeric (which contains curcumin), which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; it's also good for joints and the brain. Turmeric can be taken raw, but we get the most curcumin when it is heated." R29 Tip: Make like Holly Golightly with a silky eye mask. It's just the thing for looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, even at the crack of dawn. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. Find Magic Drops "A New York City winter can wreak havoc on your skin," says Oula, "so moisturize as often as possible with a concoction of oils: Coconut and almond are a real treat straight after a shower alongside a few drops of essential oils, depending on what you may need to support yourself with." Ones we love? Amyris for centering, chamomile for calming, and juniper berry for restoring. R29 Tip: Light one of Oula's clean-burning soy candles for a decadent bath-time treat; they come with their own intention settings (such as tapping intuition or releasing fear) and audio-guided meditation. Illustrated by Elliot Salazar. | 4 | 3,097 | lifestyle |
MADISON, Wis. -- A move many saw coming for weeks finally was made official Tuesday night, when Wisconsin's football program officially announced Dave Aranda as its defensive coordinator and Joe Rudolph as its offensive coordinator. The announcement came after the university's board of regents held at 4:30 p.m. conference call to consider employment agreements and compensation for the two positions. Aranda will return for a third season after serving as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach for the past two years. Rudolph, meanwhile, returns to Madison following a three-year stint as offensive coordinator and tight ends coach at Pittsburgh under Paul Chryst, who accepted Wisconsin's head coaching job last month. Rudolph will work with the Badgers' offensive line. "There are a number of similarities with Dave and Joe," Chryst said in a news release. "Both are obviously terrific football coaches. They care about our student-athletes not just as players, but also people. As coaches they are committed to helping them become successful and well-rounded adults. The players can sense that and really enjoy playing for them." Under Aranda's watch, Wisconsin's defense has allowed an average of 299.4 yards per game, ranking third among FBS programs over the last two seasons and trailing only Louisville (280.5) and Michigan State (282.9). The Badgers have allowed an average of 18.6 points per game over the last two seasons, the sixth-best mark in the FBS during that span. In his first season at Wisconsin, Aranda installed his 3-4 defense and guided the Badgers to a top-20 defense in all four major defensive statistical categories: rushing defense (fifth), scoring defense (sixth), total defense (seventh) and passing defense (17th). Wisconsin ranked fourth in total defense (294.1), fourth in pass defense (168.0), 17th in scoring defense (20.8 points) and No. 23 in rushing defense (126.1 yards per game) in 2014. The Badgers also increased their sack total from 26 a year ago to 37. Aranda became such a respected and successful coach that he had his share of programs courting him for other jobs, though his intention always was to remain at Wisconsin. "I love it here," Aranda said last month. "I love the players, No. 1. I love their attitude, their work ethic, how they approach their business. They are what I see as being the biggest plus of this place. My family loves it here. My wife is well-situated. My kids, good schools, love their teachers, love their friends." Aranda came to UW after directing Utah State's defense to similar success in 2012, with the Aggies ranking No. 8 nationally in scoring defense at 15.4 points allowed per game. He also served as defensive coordinator at Hawaii in 2010 and 2011. Chryst noted retaining Aranda was a priority as soon as he took over as the Badgers' head coach. "Dave is the first person I spoke to when I got the job," Chryst said. "I'm very impressed with his knowledge of defense and his ability to put together a game plan. He has helped build Wisconsin's defense into one of the best in the country over the last two years and the numbers back that up. He is able to identify the strengths of his players and play to those strengths, which I think is the mark of a good coach. When Dave expressed a great interest in staying, I was excited because I believe it is a great fit." Pittsburgh enjoyed its most productive year offensively under Rudolph in 2014, averaging 31.8 points and 435.4 yards per game. Pitt ranked No. 3 in the ACC in total offense and No. 5 in the league in scoring offense. Much of that production came from sophomore running back James Conner, who earned 2014 ACC Player of the Year honors by rushing for 1,765 yards and an ACC single-season record 26 touchdowns. Conner's average of 135.8 yards per game ranked third among Power Five conference players, trailing only Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon (184.8) and Indiana's Tevin Coleman (169.7). In all, Rudolph's offensive players at Pitt earned a total of 12 all-conference honors. Rudolph returns to Wisconsin after serving as the school's tight ends coach from 2008-11. He contributed to the two highest-scoring offenses in school history, with the Badgers averaging 44.1 points per game in 2011 and 41.5 points per game in 2010, while Chryst served as offensive coordinator. Rudolph coached four UW tight ends that have earned playing time in the NFL: Travis Beckum, Garrett Graham, Lance Kendricks and Jake Byrne. Beckum was taken in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the New York Giants, Kendricks was a second-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Graham was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Prior to Wisconsin, Rudolph coached tight ends at Nebraska (2007) and was a graduate assistant and strength coordinator at Ohio State (2004-06). Rudolph graduated from UW in 1995 and was a member of Barry Alvarez's first recruiting class at Wisconsin and twice earned All-Big Ten honors as an offensive lineman. In 1993, he helped the Badgers claim the Big Ten championship with a 10-1-1 record, including a win in the Rose Bowl. As a senior, he captained the UW squad that went 8-3-1 and won the Hall of Fame Bowl. He went on to play two years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers. "I've worked with Joe for a number of years and have witnessed first-hand how good of a coach he is," Chryst said. "He is very detailed oriented and has a terrific offensive mind. He preaches a tough, physical, smart brand of football that I believe is the foundation of the Wisconsin program. Being a graduate and having played and coached at UW, he truly knows what it means to be a Badger." Follow Jesse Temple on Twitter | 1 | 3,098 | sports |
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