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The eventful 2015 Detroit auto show saw the unveiling of two immensely significant supercars from two very different manufacturers. From Acura, we had the almost-stillborn Acura NSX , which debuted after a rocky three-year development program. Ford shocked the industry by pulling the wraps off of the Ford GT , a righteous successor to the immortal 2005-2006 Ford GT. Both cars are similar in their ethos, but differ in both design and approach to performance. By comparing the two side-by-side, we can take a look at their individual significance, and get a better understanding of how these will both interact within the shared supercar market. Before we can go in depth, here are how the Ford GT and Acura NSX stack up together on paper. Ford GT Acura NSX Availability 2016/2017 2016 Assembly location Unknown Ohio Engine 3.5 liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 3.5 liter twin-turbo V-6, twin electric motors Transmission 7-spd DCT from Getrag 9-spd Acura DCT Power 600+ hp More than 550 hp Torque 500+ lb-ft Unknown Drive Rear-wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive, Construction Carbon fiber tub with aluminum front and rear subframes, carbon fiber body panels Aluminum and high-strength steel spaceframe, Carbon fiber floor, aluminum and composite body panels Length Unknown 176 in Width Unknown 76.4 in Wheelbase Unknown 103.5 in Price Over $250,000 Around $150,000 The History Behind The Debut Rumors and empty promises of an Acura NSX successor circulated during the years following the end of the original NSX's production run in 2005. Since 2007, sketches and mockups teased the sports car, and the first official NSX concept came to us in 2012. Honda built hype of their new supercar through publicized marketing, but things didn't seem to be on a great track: A fire destroyed a concept mule during Nürburgring testing, and a lack of new details created suspicions of vaporware, and the world began the mourning process once more. With the 2015 debut of the 2016 Acura NSX, fans of both the brand and the car can breathe a sigh of relief as the legendary NSX badge returns to the market in 2016. The genesis of the Ford GT debut could not have been more different from the NSX's. After the 2005-2006 Ford GT , we didn't hear much about a new Ford supercar until very recently. Rumors and whispers about a next-generation Ford GT surfaced last year, but there were no concepts, pre-production models, sketches, renderings, or teasers to whet our appetites before the Ford press conference at the 2015 Detroit auto show. The Designs The shape of the 2016 Acura NSX both honors the original generation of Honda's hallowed sports car, yet also departs from the rather smooth '90s lines of the timeless original to adopt a modern, Audi R8 -esque stance with distinctly Acura language and features, allowing the NSX to ride a new wave of technological prowess and design to maintain its status as a successful halo car. There are key references to the original NSX, found in the V-6 powerplant, blackened roof, and the small "NSX" script in the small rear-quarter window. The prominent Acura 'nose' blends with intersecting lines and creases from the rest of the angular body, giving the NSX a conspicuously Japanese appearance. From every angle, the Ford GT appears to be something that rolled out of some top-secret aerospace hangar, almost a roadgoing successor for the SR-71 Blackbird. The profile appears almost referential to the elongated Mark IV GT40 from 1967, and the nostrils embedded in the hood are genes lifted directly from the original Mark I GT40 . Everything else, however, is completely modernized. Gone are the doors that contain part of the roof, replaced by butterfly doors that integrate a large portion of the floor sills. Swinging the doors open gives way to a slightly rearward-tapered cabin. With the long, swept body with run-through side flying buttresses, tapered canopy, and wide integrated wing, the new GT has a distinctly race-bred style, reminiscent of the GT1 class race cars from the late 1990's. On the inside of the NSX, the driver-focused cockpit is a simple, straightforward affair, a departure from the typical overwrought cabins that accompany sports cars of this caliber. Center control center is similar to the pushbutton transmission found on the 2015 Acura TLX V-6 , and corporate Acura design proliferates the interior. The GT pulls more influence from its race car influence. The carbon fiber sculpted cockpit oozes track-day appeal, with a horizontal tach layout, flat bottomed and topped steering wheel, and a no-nonsense approach to performance-through-design. The Performance When it comes to mechanicals, the Acura NSX and the Ford GT share some fundamental similarities. Both use twin-turbocharged V-6 engines -- but only the Acura has hybrid assistance. The NSX's engine will be a new bespoke engine for the NSX, and will be not be found in any other vehicle in Acura's lineup. The 3.5 liter EcoBoost in the GT is an exercise aimed at demonstrating the durability and relevance of the EcoBoost lineup in racing applications. With the Ford GT aimed at racing homologation, the EcoBoost family of engines sets out to validate Ford's proven technology. Official performance data is not available for the new NSX, but Acura representatives confirmed a power output of "around 550 combined hp" out of the Acura's hybrid drivetrain, which has two electric motors powering the front wheels, all mated to Acura's new nine-speed transmission. So whereas the Ford GT is rear-wheel drive, the NSX sends power to all four tires. Originally, the NSX was aimed at filling the same performance bracket as the current Audi R8, which occupied the space between high-end sports cars and full-on supercars. As development continued, the NSX raised its sights to the extremely capable Ferrari 458, similar to the way the original NSX pursued the Ferrari 348. Performance details are scant on the new GT, but an official power quote of more than 600 hp out of its twin-turbo 3.5 liter V-6, combined with a supremely light carbon-fiber body should enable wild performance. Ford hasn't said whether it targeted any specific cars in the GT's development process, but we have to imagine Ferrari and Lamborghini were in the company's crosshairs. The Goal A successful launch of the NSX is exactly what Acura needs to inject some credibility and attention to Its brand. If priced at a point that appeals to buyers, the NSX is poised to provide aspirational direction to a brand which used to mean something. Speaking of pricing, rumors place the NSX squarely in the $150,000 range. Acura hints at Ferrari 458 performance from the NSX, making $150,000 a screaming deal if these claims are met. But given its price, expect the NSX to do sales battles with the Audi R8 , Porsche 911, Mercedes-AMG GT , and the BMW i8 . All signs point toward the production of the Ford GT being tied to Ford's return to large-scale racing, with Ford aiming at the homologation of the GT. The Ford GT provides a technological showcase for Ford to push its EcoBoost powertrain lineup. Providing an example of durability and efficiency, the GT marks Ford's hope for sparking interest in EcoBoost, and instilling performance and efficiency connotations with the EcoBoost badge. No pricing data has been released thus far, but expect the GT's performance to rival the best the Ferrari 458 Italia has to offer, at what is rumored to be twice the price of the NSX. However these cars compare on paper, the real test will be driving them back-to-back. We look forward to the opportunity to test the Acura NSX and the Ford GT out in the real world as soon as possible. | 9 | 8,001 | autos |
Campus Insiders' Doug Chapman and Dave Miller measure the hot seat meter on some of the biggest coaches in college football, including Mark Richt, Kirk Ferentz, and Al Golden. | 1 | 8,002 | sports |
A look at 16 dogs who created history. Millie The English springer spaniel belonged to then-President George H.W. Bush. She has a book, Millie's Book, credited to her that went on to become the number one non-fiction bestseller on the New York Times' list. Bo A Portuguese water dog called Bo was mentioned by President Obama in his 2008 acceptance speech. Pal, the Original Lassie Despite being a fictional character, Lassie is one of the most unforgettable characters on television. Originally the role was played by the Rough Collie named Pal. Balto In the early 1920's, Gunnar Kaasen posed with his dog Balto, who led the dog team that Kaasen drove through a blinding blizzard to help deliver life-saving serum to Nome, Alaska. The 5 ½-day run is detailed in Icebound , a documentary by New York filmmaker Daniel Anker. Laika Laika, the female dog, traveled to the outer space as a passenger aboard Sputnik II. The Russian officials have a monument dedicated to Laika. Buddy Bill Clinton met this chocolate-colored Labrador retriever when he was barely 3 month old. They immediately developed a friendly bond. Jofi Jofi, who was a regular guest to the office of Sigmund Freud, was believed to comfort patients. Picture: Freud on the balcony with his dogs Jofi and Luen. Hohe Warte 1933. Austria. Hachiko Japanese Akita dog Hachi became a national symbol of loyalty and faithfulness after waiting for the owner Prof. Eizaburo Ueno of University of Tokyo at the same place every afternoon for nearly 11 years even after the death of the professor. Checkers According to Presidential Pet Museum, 23 September of every year is known as the Checkers Day because it was the day when then-senator Richard Nixon had mentioned Checkers in his speech. Even though the dog and the speech became popular skyrocketing Nixon's ratings the dog never made it to the presidential house when Nixon became the president. Canine Rescue Team, 9/11 A team of more than 350 dogs worked as a search-and-rescue team at 9/11 site in New York. It was the largest deployment of dogs in the nation's history, and they worked for nearly 16 exhausting hours a day with their human handlers, looking for the survivors and the bodies. Charlie Then-President John F. Kennedy spent some time with Charlie, a Welsh terrier, in the war room before "making some decisions" regarding the Cuban missile crisis. The decisions made by Kennedy at that point have been known to have eased the conflict. Beethoven Beethoven, released in 1992, was the first movie in the series. This movie was a huge hit commercially, grossing US$ 147.2 million worldwide. St. Bernard, who features as a Beethoven in the movie, was truly adorable and appreciated for his work. Picture: Beethoven, the Dog during Animal Actors Walk of Fame at Universal Studios in Universal City, California. Hooch Hooch was the character played by dog actor, Beasley, in 1989 Tom Hanks movie, Turner & Hooch . Although his performance was much appreciated in the movie, this was the only film Beasley has ever worked in. Rin Tin Tin Rin Tin Tin, who's credited for making German Shepherd dogs popular as pets, was rescued by Lee Duncan from WWI. Duncan trained him and got him silent film work. He became a huge hit, featuring in 27 Hollywood movies. He had also voiced in radio shows. Old Yeller Spike was the real name of the dog actor who featured as Old Yeller in the 1957 movie Old Yeller . He was a homeless dog found in Van Nuys, California. Spike was also featured in A Dog of Flanders, The She-Creature as well as The Silent Call. He also worked in television projects The Mickey Mouse Club and The Westerner with Brian Keith. Toto Toto is remembered for her role in The Wizard of Oz , 1939. Originally named Terry, the female Cairn Terrier earned US$125 per week, which was more than many of the human actors earned at the time. She featured in 13 movies. | 4 | 8,003 | lifestyle |
HBO has released a trailer for 'Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life.' Gillian Pensavalle (@GillianWithaG) has the video. | 8 | 8,004 | video |
The White House is hoping a 14-year-old television show will help them sell a 178-year-old idea to a 21st-century audience. Jen Markham (@jenmarkham) explains. | 8 | 8,005 | video |
Computer geeks call it overclocking. Let's say you're building a custom PC packed with a beastly Intel Core i-7 4960X CPU. Granted that its 3.60 GHz processor is plenty fast enough for the average Facebooking housewife, but dudes watching NSFW videos while that housewife isn't looking need as much speed as possible. A common mod is to overclock the CPU which can speed up a system by 20 percent or more but also requires a bigger power supply, enhanced cooling fans, and a more durable motherboard. This increased performance comes with an increased risk of parts failure, which is another way of saying that the entire exercise sounds a whole lot like hot rodding a muscle car. As a hot rodder who happens to be a self-professed computer geek, Justin Smith appropriately named his car the Overclock Camaro. Considering that his '67 is replete with a 530hp LS2, a six-speed stick, a four-link suspension, and massive brakes and rollers, coming up with a clever name isn't the only thing Justin did right. Taking cues from his gearhead dad, Justin's been working on cars ever since he could hold a wrench. His interest in GM horsepower took an unusual path, but it eventually wound its way to the quintessential Bow Tie brawler: a first-gen Camaro done up Pro Touring style. Back in high school, Justin was big into the off-roading scene. He dropped a small-block Chevy and a five-speed into his Jeep Wrangler, then jacked it up and hit the trails. After stepping up to a Hummer, then building another LT1-powered Wrangler for fun, Justin decided it was time for a change of pace. "I bought a fourth-gen Camaro, and within a year I got it up to 540 rear-wheel hp with ported heads, a bigger cam, and a 100-shot of nitrous. That's what got me into LS-series small-blocks," he explains. "Once the Hummer scene faded and gas prices spiked, I really wanted to build a first-gen Camaro. My two passions are computer engineering and building cars, so I wanted to implement as much modern technology into the car as possible. My goal was to build a first-gen Camaro that had the handling, braking, and ride quality of a late-model." Related: 1954 Corvette found in Wisconsin barn after 50 years After a tedious search, Justin picked up a running and driving '67 Camaro for $2,300, which even 10 years ago was a screaming deal. While custom PC builders have the luxury of starting with a brand-new case, or chassis, car builders don't usually have that option. "The car was a primered up piece of junk with a 327 and a three-speed. I drove it around the block, realized it had no brakes, parked it in my garage, and within a week I completely disassembled it down to a bare shell," he recalls. "I got everything sandblasted and etched, then tore into the bodywork. The car had some rust around the windshield (and rear window) and behind the rear tires, but I was able to retain most of the original sheetmetal. While everything was stripped down, I notched the frame and mini-tubbed the back to make more room for some big tires, and shortened up the bumpers." Latest Chevrolet Camaro slideshow and 360 degree panorama With the bodywork complete and a fresh coat of black paint laid down, Justin could now get hot and heavy on overclocking his Camaro. This required upping the underhood grunt big time. He secured a stock LS2 short block, fit a Texas Speed 228/228-at-0.050 hydraulic roller cam, and then installed a GM LH8 oil pan to clear the F-body chassis. Feeding the 364ci bottom end with a steady air supply are a set of GM L92 aluminum cylinder heads, an L76 intake manifold, and a ported LS2 throttle body. With a reprogrammed GM computer controlling the flow of fuel and electrons, the simple yet potent engine combo is good for 451 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. For the ultimate in durability and fuel economy, a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual trans and a Moser 9-inch rearend round out the driveline. "GM had just come out with the ZZ572 crate motor as I started building this car, so I briefly considered getting one, but I ultimately decided to go for newer technology with an LS small-block," Justin opines. Since modern Pro Touring machines don't live on horsepower alone, Justin fully revamped the Camaro's underpinnings as well. To bring the F-body's chassis into the 21st century, the factory front suspension got updated with Global West control arms, spindles, and a sway bar. Out back, the archaic leaf springs got booted in favor of a complete RideTech four-link suspension system, while VariShock coilovers are situated at every corner. To vastly improve the Camaro's stopping power, Justin installed Baer 13-inch disc brakes in the front and rear. Sticking it all to the pavement are Michelin Pilot Sport tires wrapped around 18-inch front and 19-inch rear Boze Boost wheels. Related: Custom '69 Camaro wins GM design award Although killer first-gen Camaros are a dime a dozen these days, Justin's a stickler for details, and his creative touches abound throughout the car. Outside, the flush-fit windshield and rear window, blacked-out bumpers, billet door handles, and carbon-fiber front and rear spoilers lend a vibe that's as clean and simple as it is contemporary and sophisticated. Beneath the hood, there's a flattened firewall, a custom cold-air induction system, steel braided stainless hoses everywhere, a billet clutch fluid reservoir, and custom billet coil brackets. Inside, Justin transplanted some seats out of an '06 GTO, and modified a second-gen Camaro center console to fit. The custom door panels are built from aluminum and covered in leather. Likewise, billet switches, knobs, pedal covers, and shifter rings tastefully contrast the black leather and upholstery. While many hot rodders would consider the overclocking process complete at this point, a computer whiz like Justin took things one step further by integrating cutting-edge electronics into the Camaro's cockpit. "One of the coolest custom features of the car is a tablet docked in the center console. It's programmed with the Torque Pro app, which enables it to communicate with the engine computer through a Bluetooth adapter plugged into the OBD-II diagnostic port," he explains. "The program displays engine rpm, coolant temperature, oil temperature, inlet air temperature, and trouble codes. It also has a g-meter, a GPS system, and a data logger. If any of the engine vitals fall outside normal operating conditions, the tablet triggers an audible alert. It also syncs with my phone as soon as I get in the car so I can use it for email and to play music." Related: This 1968 Charger pays homage to all things dark and scary Those that can fix sheetmetal and write computer code are a rare breed indeed, and needless to say both skills require tremendous amounts of patience and attention to detail. For Justin Smith, the product of such a diverse skill set is one spectacular '67 Camaro, and we're not the only ones who have taken notice. Not only has the car won multiple awards and trophies, as word of Justin's good work spread, people began hiring Justin to work on their cars. Soon, Smithy Customs was born. He's got several unique customer projects in the works, and we can't wait to see them. That's not too shabby at all for a computer geek who figured out that overclocking muscle cars is even more entertaining that overclocking CPUs. Tech Check Owner: Justin Smith, Houston, Texas Vehicle: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Type: GM Gen IV small-block Displacement: 364 ci Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 Bore: 4.000 Inches Stroke: 3.622 Inches Cylinder Heads: Ported GM L92 rectangle-port aluminum castings Rotating Assembly: Stock cast crank, powdered metal rods, and hypereutectic pistons Valvetrain: Factory GM lifters, rockers, and timing set Camshaft: Texas Speed 228/228-at-0.050 hydraulic roller; 0.588/0.588-inch lift; 112-degree LSA Induction: GM L76 intake manifold, ported LS2 throttle body Fuel System: Vaporworks/Rick's Stainless fuel cell and pump; GM LS2 injectors Ignition: GM coil packs, plug wires, and spark plugs Exhaust: BRP 1.875-inch headers, custom X-pipe, dual 3-inch Pypes mufflers Output (to the rear wheels): 451 hp and 434 lb-ft Drivetrain Transmission: Tremec T-56 six-speed manual trans; Spec aluminum flywheel and clutch Rear Axle: Moser M9 9-inch rearend housing, centersection, 31-spline axles, and 3.90:1 gears; Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential Chassis Steering: Unisteer rack-and-pinion Front Suspension: Global West control arms, spindles, and sway bar; VariShock coilovers Rear Suspension: RideTech four-link, VariShock coilovers Brakes: Baer 13-inch rotors and two-piston calipers, front and rear Wheels & Tires Wheels: Boze Boost 18x8, front; 19x12, rear Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 255/40-18, front; 345/30-19, rear Interior Seats: Stock 2006 GTO Carpet: GM black Shifter: Pro 5.0 Exterior Paint: PPG Black Hood: Stock cowl induction | 9 | 8,006 | autos |
As a child, I turned my nose up whenever cauliflower appeared on my plate, but my relationship with it has come a long way. This versatile cruciferous vegetable has revamped my favorite comfort foods (even mac and cheese and pizza!) into nutrient-dense, satisfying, and lower-in-carb meals. Let these four creative preparations help you change your tune about cauliflower, too. Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Asian Fried "Rice" Unlike the greasy Chinese fried rice typical of most restaurants, this veggie-packed Paleo "rice" skips the food coma and leaves you feeling satisfied and energized at the end of your meal. The combination of textures and flavors in this comforting Asian-inspired recipe is spot-on, and the "blitzed" cauliflower (pulsed in the blender) easily subs in for rice - you might even trick some picky eaters at your table with this one. Gluten-Free No-Mac and Cheese Pasta-less macaroni and cheese can be delicious - this cauliflower mac recipe is all the proof you need. The cheesy, creamy sauce full of coconut milk, extrasharp cheddar, and parmesan complements the cruciferous vegetable perfectly. No one will be asking "where's the wheat?!" when it comes to this preparation. Cauliflower-Crust Pizza Cutting back on gluten and grains? This veggie-powered pizza needs to make its way to your kitchen. Freshly grated cauliflower serves as the base for the creative and delicious crust that you can fold up just like traditional pizza. If you're cutting back on calories, you'll be happy to know half the pie is 272 calories. Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Lighten up your standard mashed potatoes with this Paleo-friendly twist on tradition: creamy mashed cauliflower . Since the cauliflower has a much quicker cook time than potatoes, this whole recipe comes together in 20 minutes. Even with all the loaded baked potato toppings, each heaping helping of this tasty side clocks in under 110 calories. Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside, these cauliflower bites are the closest a vegetarian gets to a "real" buffalo wing experience. Before they're baked, a dip in the garbanzo bean batter gives each cauliflower bite a crisp coating that tastes like it's straight out of the fryer. Cauliflower Soup Rich, velvety soup without any dairy? Yep, it's possible with this vegan cauliflower soup that's filled with vitamins and fiber to boost your immunity. You won't miss the cream at all with this flavorful and superhealthy soup. Fettuccine Alfredo Instead of milk, cheese, or cream, boiled cauliflower is combined with a handful of ingredients, resulting in a nutrient-rich cauliflower alfredo sauce that any pasta-lover will enjoy. You've got to taste this recipe to believe it. | 7 | 8,007 | health |
WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama and his aides have been trickling out his State of the Union proposals on taxes, education, Internet access and more for weeks. What's left to watch for during Tuesday night's speech? Plenty. The event is as much about the theatrics and accoutrements of the evening as about the meat of the president's proposals. Five things to watch: TONE MATTERS: Regardless of what Obama says, getting the tone of his delivery right is as important as the content. This is Obama's biggest opportunity to let millions of Americans see how he is approaching the final quarter of his presidency. How energized will the lame duck president be? How optimistic? The president came out of his party's midterm election losses with a surprising burst of activity, but there are big questions about whether he will be able to sustain that momentum in the face of opposition from the new Republican-controlled Congress. LAYING DOWN MARKERS: Obama will tell Americans a lot about what he wants to do. Equally important is what he says he won't do. The president is confronting the new reality of a Congress controlled by the Republicans. He has pledged to find areas of common ground where he can work with the GOP, but he also has already issued five veto threats. Will he lay down new markers in the speech? Watch what kind of balance he strikes between conciliation and determination to stand firm on his positions. ENTHUSIASM GAP? There's little suspense about how Republicans will react to the president's speech. Obama's plans to increase taxes on the wealthiest Americans and use the money to pay for new tax breaks for the middle class already have been dismissed by House Speaker John Boehner's office as the same old tax-and-spend "approach we've come to expect from President Obama that hasn't worked." What may be more telling is how Democrats react to Obama's address. They've been nervous about how far Obama will go to work with Republicans in areas such as tax and trade deals, and afraid that he may offer too much. Watch how muted their reaction is when the president identifies areas for bipartisan collaboration. "OH MY" MOMENTS: There's always a cacophony of voices surrounding the State of the Union speech. But occasionally, someone sounds off in a way that truly stands out and speaks to the roiling politics of the moment. During the 2010 State of the Union, Obama's criticism of a Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance so irked Justice Samuel Alito, sitting in the front row, that the justice shook his head and clearly mouthed the words, "Not true." Obama's speech about health care to a joint session of Congress in 2009 was interrupted by a Republican congressman shouting "You lie!" Will there be an "oh my" moment this year? INVITATION GAME: Presidents stretching back to Ronald Reagan have invited special guests to attend the address to prominently reinforce their messages health care recipients, service members and the like. This year, the White House has invited 22 guests to sit in the gallery with first lady Michelle Obama, including an astronaut and a number of people who say they've benefited from the president's policies. Lately, members of Congress have gotten in on the act and come up with some attention-grabbing guests of their own. Tuesday's congressional guests include Cuban activists, celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, and former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has Lou Gehrig's disease. Last year, a GOP congressman invited rocker Ted Nugent, who has referred to Obama's administration as "evil, America-hating." And another congressman brought Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson. ___ Follow Nancy Benac on Twitter at http://twitter.com/nbenac | 5 | 8,008 | news |
CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the trial ahead for Iraq war veteran Eddie Ray Routh, who is charged with killing Chris Kyle at a Texas gun range in 2013. | 5 | 8,009 | news |
Losing the lottery be disappointing but New Hampshire is banking on bacon to be the ultimate consolation prize. Gillian Pensavalle (@GillianWithaG) has more on the new bacon scented lottery tickets. | 8 | 8,010 | video |
William Gates Jr., the son of "Hoop Dreams" subject William Gates, is transferring from Furman to Houston Baptist, according to NBC Sports . The younger Gates has started spring semester classes at Houston Baptist. The sophomore had announced his plans to transfer from Furman last month, where he averaged eight points as a freshman but had his playing time reduced this season. MORE: Coach K's greatest wins | Houston Baptist's ridiculous jerseys | Best states for hoops He was averaging just two points in seven games and had not played since playing five minutes in an 80-69 loss to TCU on Dec. 9. Gates will have two seasons of eligibility remaining and will be eligible to play after the first semester of the 2015-2016 season. The elder Gates was featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams," which followed him and Arthur Agee and their college recruitment out of Chicago's St. Joseph High School. The documentary was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Gates struggled to qualify academically for college, but eventually got into Marquette, where he played every game during his first two seasons before a knee injury derailed his career. He later graduated from Marquette with a communications degree. | 1 | 8,011 | sports |
Times change, but issues remain. These four themes have emerged during modern State of the Union addresses, no matter the president's party or the year. They each have had their own solutions, but the issues have remained largely unchanged. | 8 | 8,012 | video |
Celebrities aren't immune to failed relationships, but it's also not hard to find inspiring love stories in Hollywood. As the divorce rate drops across the US, couples like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are proving two people can grow together in marriages that make it past the 10-year mark. And then there are duos that withstand the test of time even without a marriage license. Take, for instance, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, two stars who don't want to get married but whose commitment hasn't seemed to waver in over 30 years. Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo In 2013, Amy told Vanity Fair she's not marrying her fiancé "anytime soon." She linked up with the actor and artist in 2002 and got engaged to him in 2008. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner It's been a decade since the actors hit it off in 2004. They'll celebrate their 10-year anniversary in 2015. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest! Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell One of Hollywood's most enduring romances started in 1983. The couple has not yet felt the need to get a marriage certificate. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest! Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka reportedly started dating in 2004. They made it official with a wedding in Italy in September. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest! Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard The actors met at a dinner party in 2002 and married in 2009. Love this? Follow us on Pinterest! Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller They've been together since 2004. The two started a new chapter of their relationship with their breathtaking wedding in 2011, one year after getting engaged. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer The Oscar winner met her artist husband in 1978 after her partner John Cazale died. Meryl and Don went on to get married later that year. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson The actors were first linked after they met on the set of Bosom Buddies. In 1988, the pair made it official. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness The duo has been married since 1996, a year after they first set eyes on each other. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith The actress caught the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star's eye when she auditioned for the role of his girlfriend in 1994. Jada didn't get the role, but she became his real-life wife in 1997. Tina Turner and Erwin Bach Erwin had been Tina's longtime boyfriend since the mid-1980s. In 2013, they decided it was time to make it official, tying the knot in a star-studded wedding in Switzerland. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick SJP reportedly dated John F. Kennedy Jr. before she and Matthew hit it off in 1991. The actors married in 1997. Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt The actors have been exclusive since 1997. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall Brad has seen Julia take on several roles over the years since they met as students at Northwestern University. The two got married in 1987. David Bowie and Iman The musician and supermodel married in 1992, two years after they were introduced. Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld The funny man and his entrepreneurial wife were engaged for a year before they married in late 1999. Colin Firth and Livia Giuggioli The 1996 TV miniseries Nostromo brought Colin and Livia together. They exchanged vows in 1997. Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor The comedic actor and former Nickelodeon star were brought together for the TV show Heat Vision and Jack, which aired in 1999. The couple married the following year. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan They met when Tracy played Michael's first love interest on Family Ties. The stars made it official in 1988, one year before Back to the Future Part II was released. Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher The man who gave us Borat met Isla in 2002. They waited eight years to get married. Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman Elizabeth and Max were college sweethearts before they got married in 2003. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon The two met in the early 2000s after Viola prayed for the right man to come into her life. Viola and Julius's relationship blossomed, and they married in 2003. Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman "I met Rachel in the summer of 1991. She was 19, and I was 22," Rodger wrote in a piece about their life together in Harper's Bazaar. They've been married since 1996. Sting and Trudie Styler The couple waited 10 years to get married after connecting in 1982. Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden The actors have been keeping their flame burning since the 1980s. They exchanged vows in 1989. Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond The private couple met in 1994 and got married in 2001. Tom Ford and Richard Buckley Tom was 25 and Richard was 38 when the two first met at a fashion show in 1986, igniting a romance Tom went into detail discussing for a story in Out magazine in 2011. Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens Few Hollywood couples have ever had a relationship as enduring as Kirk and Anne's. They've been married since 1954! Joel McHale and Sarah Williams The low-key couple married in 1996. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Sharon was just 18 years old when she met the Black Sabbath singer. She eventually replaced her dad as Ozzy's manager. The pair married in 1982. Matt and Luciana Damon The actor and former bartender reportedly met in 2003 during production of Stuck on You in South Florida. Matt married Luciana the following year. Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance Angela reportedly met her husband-to-be at the Yale School of Drama in 1980, long before she became an award-winning actress. They finally hit it off the following decade and married in 1997. David and Victoria Beckham The former Spice Girl's whirlwind romance with David kicked off in 1997 and culminated in marriage in 1999. Denzel and Pauletta Washington They've been inseparable since 1977, but Denzel had to propose to his wife multiple times before she finally agreed to marry him in 1983. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale It was a match made in music heaven when the No Doubt and Bush lead singers started dating. They met on tour in 1995 and married in 2002. Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern The Friends actress reportedly knew the French advertising executive six years before their marriage in 1995. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. A romance between the two heartthrobs sparked in 2000. They got engaged the following year and said "I do" in 2002. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick After meeting on the set of Lemon Sky, Kevin and Kyra tied the knot in 1988, the same year the movie was released. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber The supermodel and businessman married in 1998, three years after her divorce from Richard Gere. Elton John and David Furnish The singer and his partner became an item in 1993. In 2005, they entered a civil partnership recognized by England, and they have plans to get married this year. Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham Fun fact: Mark and Rhea's first date was at a church. They spent the following eight years together before marrying in 2009. Beyoncé and Jay Z Beyoncé said she was 19 when she began dating Jay, meaning their relationship started in either 1999 or 2000. They took their time developing the relationship, though, and didn't get married until 2008. Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy The lovebirds, who are known for showing PDA on the red carpet, said "I do" in 1997. They hit it off while working with the Atlantic Theater Company. Steve and Nancy Carell The hilarious pair met when Nancy took Steve's improv class for The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago. The relationship heated up outside the classroom, and Steve married Nancy in 1995. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Daytime TV's hostess with the mostest has been with Portia since 2004. They married in 2008. Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham Oprah and her tall, handsome man were engaged in 1992, six years after they started dating, but they never felt the need to go through with it. Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy Brooke's previous marriage to Andre Agassi provided plenty of gossip fodder in the '90s, but it's been smooth sailing in her low-key relationship with Chris ever since the two tied the knot in 2001. Julia Roberts and Danny Moder The actress met the cameraman on the set of The Mexican in 2000. Danny put a ring on it in 2002. Snoop Lion and Shante Broadus The rapper and his wife are high school sweethearts. They married in 1997 and this year celebrated being together for 25 years. | 4 | 8,013 | lifestyle |
The man who luckily caught the football tossed into the crowd by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse after he scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the NFC Championship Game sure could have used a positive development in his life, and he undoubtedly received it. Scott Shelton, seated in the end zone seats, obviously was well beyond ecstatic when Kearse hauled in the 35-yard touchdown pass to punch the Seahawks' second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. And it got only better for him when Kearse heaved the ball into the crowd and he ended up in possession of the prized piece of pigskin. Shelton, an unemployed father of two, says he has been offered upwards of $20,000 by a sports memorabilia dealer for the football. But he insists that after he was contacted personally Monday morning by Kearse himself, he has no plans to part with the ball unless he gives it to the wide receiver who joyfully tossed the ball into the stands in the first place. "My phone rings, and it was Jermaine! Jermaine Kearse, you know? The Man!" Shelton told Seattle's KOMO-4 TV. "We were just talking about the game. He told me he wanted to trade his game helmet signed by the team and his jersey, for the ball. And then he asked me what (else) I wanted for the ball. And I said 'honestly, it would be nice to go see you guys whip New England in the Super Bowl.' So he's going to see what he can do about that. But I told him I wouldn't give it up unless it was going to him. I wouldn't want anyone else to have it." If Shelton does somehow manage to make the trip to Arizona to watch his favorite NFL team try to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles, the 32-year-old from Monroe, Wash., will have to hurry back to the Pacific Northwest as he is set to begin serving several months in jail the day immediately following the Big Game. But for now, Shelton simply is reveling in the moment and enjoying a small something that shed some light into an otherwise dark time in his life. "Everyone's going crazy. I can't believe I got this ball!" said Shelton, before describing the momentous moment. "Wilson drops back. Throws a strike to Kearse. Pulls down the game-winning catch. He got up and chucked it into the stands. And it bounced about four times. And right into my lap. Just right into my chest. Like, just, boom! Just like that. And I jumped up into the seat and just screaming! It was just amazing! Amazing feeling! We just won the game. I got this thrown to me, by Kearse. It was, it was like a dream come true. It still is. I haven't woke up yet, you know." | 1 | 8,014 | sports |
America's education system still lacking The United States has lost ground among developed nations in promoting quality education for its students. To counter this troubling trend, the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association worked to create a state-led program called the Common Core State Standards. Common Core is intended to ensure that all American children receive a quality, rigorous education. Although education policy is becoming increasingly uniform across the county, state school systems are still far from equal. Clearly, the stakes for students are high, and the U.S. still has a way to go to develop an education system that best-serves its children. Based on this year's edition of Quality Counts, released by Education Week, the United States received a score of C for its school systems. Among states, Massachusetts had the best school systems in the country, with a grade of B, while Mississippi had the worst with a grade of D. Education Week's grading framework incorporates three components: Chance for Success, K-12 Achievement, and School Finances. According to Sterling Lloyd, senior research associate at the Education Week Research Center, the new index looks at a range of factors to assess education's impact from "cradle to career." These are the states with the best (and worst) schools. Income can play a major role in a child's success in school. Lloyd explained that "we're not talking about demography as destiny." However, "research tells us that students who are in stable communities and in higher income families [tend to] have better educational success later on." While the relationship is far from simple, children from wealthier families are often exposed to more enriching activities and often have greater stability within their family lives. Families making less than 200% of the national poverty level are generally recognized as low income. Education Week examined those living in families above that threshold. In all of the states with the worst school systems the percent of children in families earning incomes above the threshold was less than the national rate of 55.4%. In the states with the best schools, on the other hand, children were far more likely than most U.S. children to come from relatively wealthy families. Parents play perhaps the largest role in the development of their children. Just as a higher family income may help increase the advantages for students, well-educated parents can also often improve a child's chance for success. A child has "greater advantages when you can draw upon a foundation of knowledge and [when] teachers are not having to address deficiencies in learning once kids get to school," according to Lloyd. Relatively few children in the states with the worst school systems had at least one parent with a post-secondary degree. In Nevada, less than 34% of children had a relatively well-educated parent, versus a national rate of 47.2% the lowest rate nationwide. Conversely, in all of the top states for education, more than half of children had at least one parent with a post-secondary degree. More generous school budgets also often lead to stronger educational outcomes. Nationwide, school districts spent $11,735 per pupil in 2012, with 43.4% of children living in school districts with per pupil expenditures that exceeded that figure. In all but two of the states with the worst school systems, however, school districts spent less than $10,000 per pupil. The best statewide school systems tended to spend far more. Vermont, for example, led the nation with a per pupil expenditure of $18,882. Yet, as Lloyd pointed out, "the precise relationship between funding and academic achievement is a perennial debate among researchers. There's not a consensus among researchers." For example, although Idaho had nearly the lowest average education expenditure, more than 38% of its eighth graders were proficient on national reading exams in 2013, better than their peers nationwide. Nevertheless, on the whole, students in school districts with greater resources performed better on national tests. At least 40% of fourth grade students in nine of the 10 top states were proficient on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) versus the national rate of 34%. All of these factors contribute to a child's chances of graduating from high school, pursuing further education, getting a job, and so forth. In eight of the 10 states with the worst rated school systems, students were less likely to graduate from high school than their peers nationwide. In all but two of the top states, on the other hand, students had higher graduation rates than the national figure of 81% in 2012. To identify the states with the best and worst schools, 24/7 Wall St. used Education Week's Quality Counts 2015 report. The report is based on three major categories: Chance for Success, Finances, and K-12 Achievement. The Chance for Success category includes data on family income, parent education and employment, child schooling, and employment opportunities after college. Graduation rates are defined as the percentage of 9th graders who graduated high school in four years, and are for the class of 2012. All other data are for 2013 and are based on Education Week's analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The finance category incorporates metrics on cost-adjusted per-pupil spending and how equitably spending was distributed across districts in the state in 2012. The K-12 Achievement category uses test score data from the NAEP. Test score data are for 2013. Each category was weighted equally in determining the final ranking. Click ahead for the states with the best and worst schools, and then visit 24/7 Wall St. for the complete report . No. 5 Best: New Hampshire > Overall grade: B- > State Score: 82.3 > Per pupil spending: $14,561 (8th highest) > High school graduation rate: 87.0% (9th highest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 46.8% (5th highest) New Hampshire was one of only two states to receive an A- from Education Week in the Chance for Success category. Nearly 72% of children lived in families whose income was more than 200% of the poverty threshold in 2013, the highest rate in the country. While roughly 47% of children nationwide had at least one parent with a college degree, 61% of New Hampshire children did in 2013. Children living in such families are more likely to attend college later in life. As of 2013, nearly 64% of students aged 18-24 in New Hampshire were either enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or had a degree, among the highest rates. New Hampshire's school finances are similarly strong. On average, school districts spent more than $14,500 per student in 2012. However, the distribution of that spending is troubling. The spending gap between the state's top and bottom districts was more than $10,000 per pupil, nearly the largest in the country. No. 4 Best: Vermont > Overall grade: B > State Score: 83.0 > Per pupil spending: $18,882 (the highest) > High school graduation rate: 93.0% (the highest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 46.9% (4th highest) On average, Vermont school districts spent nearly $19,000 per pupil In 2012, more than in any other state. The state seems to prioritize education more than most, as Vermont spent more than 5% of its state GDP on education, also the most nationwide. While large budgets do not necessarily yield strong outcomes, Vermont students performed better than most of their peers in other states on national tests. Nearly 47% of eighth graders were proficient in mathematics, for example, a higher proportion than in all but three other states. The state also had the nation's highest four-year high school graduation rate, at 93% in 2012. No. 3 Best: Maryland > Overall grade: B > State Score: 85.2 > Per pupil spending: $12,435 (18th highest) > High school graduation rate: 84.0% (16th highest) Nearly 51% of 11th and 12th graders in Maryland excelled on Advanced Placement tests in 2012, the only state where a majority of students performed better than average on Advanced Placement exams. Maryland also had the largest nationwide improvement in students' Advanced Placement test scores between 2000 and 2012. Younger students also outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Nearly 45% of fourth graders were proficient in reading, more than 10 percentage points higher than the national figure and second-highest nationwide. Unlike many other states with top-rated school systems, Maryland school financing was relatively well-distributed. The difference in per pupil spending between the worst and best-funded schools districts was $3,565, one of the lower figures reviewed. No. 2 Best: New Jersey > Overall grade: B > State Score: 85.5 > Per pupil spending: $15,421 (5th highest) > High school graduation rate: 87.0% (9th highest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 48.9% (2nd highest) New Jersey school districts benefit from the state's wealth, with more than $15,000 spent per pupil in 2012, more than in all but a handful of states. While nearly all districts in the state spent more money per student than the national average of $11,735, some areas of the state spent much more. The gap between districts at the fifth and 95th percentiles for per pupil spending was nearly $10,000, more than twice as wide as the national gap in spending. Many students also enjoyed the benefits of early education. In 2013, 63.1% of eligible children were enrolled in preschool, the second highest rate nationwide. No. 1 Best: Massachusetts > Overall grade: B > State Score: 86.2 > Per pupil spending: $13,157 (16th highest) > High school graduation rate: 86.0% (12th highest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 54.6% (the highest) According to Education Week, Massachusetts school systems are the best in the nation. Massachusetts eighth graders led the nation in mathematics aptitude, with 18.2% achieving advanced-level performance on math sections of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, more than twice the national rate. A greater percentage of the state's fourth and eighth graders were also proficient in both math and reading than in any other state. Strong performance among young state residents clearly led to further success, as more than 70% of 18 to 24 year olds were either enrolled in college or had already completed a post-secondary degree, the highest proportion in the nation. As in other states with strong schools, Massachusetts residents are financially well-off. Nearly 70% of children lived in families with incomes at least 200% of the poverty level, the fourth highest proportion in the country. No. 5 Worst: Arizona > Overall grade: D+ > State Score: 67.6 > Per pupil spending: $8,101 (2nd lowest) > High school graduation rate: 77.0% (12th lowest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 30.6% (14th lowest) School districts in Arizona spent $8,101 per pupil in 2012, the second lowest average expenditure nationwide. As in most of the worst-rated states, Arizona allocates relatively little tax revenue to education. The state spent just 2.5% of state GDP on education in 2012, nearly the lowest proportion of any state. On average, across the U.S. education expenditure accounted for 3.4% of state GDP. As in other states with high proportions of immigrants, many children from Arizona's non-english speaking families may find instruction more difficult than their peers. Less than 78% of children had parents who were fluent English speakers, one of the lowest rates in the country. While more than 34% of eighth graders nationwide were proficient on reading exams, less than 28% in Arizona were, one of the lowest rates. No. 4 Worst: Oklahoma > Overall grade: D+ > State Score: 67.6 > Per pupil spending: $8,624 (7th lowest) > High school graduation rate: 79.0% (21st lowest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 25.0% (6th lowest) More than 34% of eighth graders nationwide demonstrated proficiency on the NAEP in 2013. In Oklahoma, just 25% of eighth graders did so, one of the lowest rates reviewed. While high education expenditures do not guarantee better performance on national exams, relatively small school budgets in Oklahoma likely played a role in the students' poor performance. School districts spent $8,624 per pupil in 2012, among the lowest average expenditures. Similarly, children from wealthier backgrounds can often count on more advantages than their less wealthy peers, and Oklahoma residents were relatively poor in 2013. Less than 45% of adults earned incomes at or above the national median, one of the lower proportions in the country. No. 3 Worst: New Mexico > Overall grade: D > State Score: 65.5 > Per pupil spending: $9,736 (16th lowest) > High school graduation rate: 74.0% (6th lowest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 22.7% (4th lowest) The four-year high school graduation rate in New Mexico was less than 74% in 2012, below the national graduation rate of 81%. New Mexico's students also performed poorly on standardized assessment tests, with just 21.5% of fourth graders deemed proficient in either math or reading. Nationally, 34% of fourth graders were proficient in either subject. Poor test scores may be a reflection of insufficient funding. New Mexico's school districts spent an average of $9,736 per student in 2012, roughly $2,000 less than average spending level across the nation. No. 2 Worst: Nevada > Overall grade: D > State Score: 65.0 > Per pupil spending: $8,141 (5th lowest) > High school graduation rate: 60.0% (the lowest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 28.3% (10th lowest) Less than 34% of children in Nevada had at least one parent with a post-secondary degree, the lowest rate nationwide. Since parents play perhaps the most important role in a child's chance for success, poor educational attainment rates among adults in Nevada were likely a factor in children's relatively poor achievements in school. Similarly, early education can set the stage for a child's entire academic career. Young children in Nevada were among the least likely nationwide to attend preschool or kindergarten. With the lowest high school graduation rate in the country, at 60% in 2012, young adults in Nevada were also far less likely to pursue further education than their peers in most states. While 55.1% of American young adults were enrolled in or had completed a post-secondary degree program, just 40.5% in Nevada were nearly the lowest rate. No. 1 Worst: Mississippi > Overall grade: D > State Score: 64.2 > Per pupil spending: $9,587 (15th lowest) > High school graduation rate: 68.0% (2nd lowest) > Eighth graders proficient in math or reading: 21.3% (3rd lowest) Mississippi had the worst schools in the country in 2013, receiving a D on Education Week's report. The state's K-12 achievement was particularly poor Mississippi was only state to earn a failing grade in the category. Less than 22% of fourth and eighth grade students were deemed proficient in either math or reading, far below the 34% of students considered proficient nationwide in each age group. Poor test scores may be a product of the state's poverty. Roughly 58% of families earned incomes that were less than 200% of the poverty level in 2013, higher than the nearly 45% of families who did nationwide. Additionally, only 38.4% of children had at least one parent who had a post-secondary degree in 2013, one of the lower rates nationwide. Finances, too, were a major problem for school districts in Mississippi. On average, districts spent less than $10,000 per student in 2012. Although it wasn't the lowest per pupil spending, it was just half as much as Vermont, the nation's highest per-pupil spender. Visit 24/7 Wall St. for the complete report | 3 | 8,015 | finance |
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is one of those rare vehicles that have legit credibility with both rich snobs and hard-core off-roaders. Its styling is defiantly retro, barely changed in the more than 35 years of its existence, and it remains a status symbol from the Hamptons to Holmby Hills. Recently, Mercedes has let its engineers come up with some pretty wild variations, the most recent and memorable being the 6x6 model sold in some markets that was reportedly especially popular in the insanely wealthy United Arab Emirates. These spy shots show a G-Wagen with a higher-than-normal ride height, as well as the conspicuous absence of the proverbial transaxle "pumpkin." This is a clear indication to us that this prototype is utilizing the portal axle design used on the 6x6 G-Wagen and also made famous by Mercedes' other off-road icon, the Unimog. We know that the G-Wagen is poised for a redesign that will make it incrementally wider to increase passenger comfort and allow the fitment of standardized seats interchangeable with the rest of the Mercedes-Benz lineup. However, Mercedes is aware of the appeal of the G-Wagen's block, square-jawed styling, and the exterior is expected to be just a mild evolutionary change from the original. As far as price, you can count on it being well into the six figures, as even the "base" G550 goes for more than $115,000, with the G63 ringing the register north of $137,000. Count on the portal-axle model, if it's offered in the U.S. market, to fetch $150,000 or more. | 9 | 8,016 | autos |
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the fourth One Day International in Nelson on Tuesday. | 8 | 8,017 | video |
Let's face it, Blue Ivy is probably a better dancer than us. Who doesn't want to emulate Beyoncé when she's working it on stage? YouTube dancing queen Mandy Jiroux shows us Queen Bey's best moves, including her infamous "hair whip," to keep you flawless on the dance floor. | 8 | 8,018 | video |
Jena Kingsley wanted to find out what it would be like to do in real life some of the stuff we usually do on social media. Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) shows us. | 8 | 8,019 | video |
New surveillance video obtained by CNN shows Amedy Coulibaly and partner Hayat Boumedienne scoping out a Jewish institution. CNN's Pamela Brown reports. | 8 | 8,020 | video |
Last week, Ford announced that it would be auctioning off the first production model of the new Shelby GT350R Mustang to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). On Saturday, January 17, the Shelby GT350R sold for $1 million at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. When lot 3008 hit the stage, a bidding war quickly escalated the price as there was no reserve for the new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang . The winning bid was made by an anonymous bidder, and while they may be getting their model rather soon, the general population will have to wait until later this year to get their hands on one of their own. Related link: Research the Ford Mustang Ford North American Car Marketing manager Steve Ling said in a press release: "We knew the auction of this coveted car would capture the attention of serious enthusiasts. This was one of the most exhilarating auctions to witness, and the winning bidder is taking home a piece of history." The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang celebrates 50 years of the storied pony car nameplate, and features the first-ever production V-8 engine from the automaker with a flat-plane crankshaft, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever produced by Ford. The new model also features a specially tuned suspension, including revised spring rates, anti-roll bars, bushings, and jounce bumpers, along with a lower ride height, track-tuned alignment settings, and front cross-axis ball joints. Source: Ford | 9 | 8,021 | autos |
These women had to go through it with the world watching Hayden Panettiere Pregnancy Gain: 40 pounds She's only 5'2" tall, so it makes sense that the "Nashville" star would feel uncomfortable with the 40 pounds she gained while pregnant with daughter Kaya, whose father is boxer Wladimir Klitschko. But when Panettiere was photographed in a tiny bikini that revealed a very large baby bump, the scrutiny reached a fever pitch with tabloids. Jessica Simpson Pregnancy Gain: 50 pounds Fewer celeb moms have faced the kind of scrutiny Jessica Simpson did. She gained 50 pounds while pregnant with her daughter Maxwell. "I never understand why people give pregnant women such a hard time," Simpson told Us Weekly. "We are creating human life. I think we get every excuse in the world to eat a doughnut." In fact, Simpson felt so bullied by the media while pregnant that she quickly came to Kim Kardashian's defense, saying, "I felt for Kim I knew exactly what she was going through. Kim Kardashian Pregnancy Gain: 50 pounds North's mom is curvy but petite, making her 50-pound weight gain seem extreme. Truth be told, Kim Kardashian says pregnancy was, "Harder than people saw on my show or from magazines." And she admits the media scrutiny regarding her pregnancy weight gain was painful. Her solution? "To tune out the media." Judging by her amazing post-baby body, it worked. Melissa Joan Hart Pregnancy Gain: 55 pounds The "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" star confesses that her impetus for getting fit after having kids was seeing photos of herself from the red carpet. "My mistake is that I walked the red carpet, you know, after having babies. It definitely is out there. And I kept seeing it," Hart revealed on "Good Morning America." The "Melissa & Joey" star later went on to lose the weight as the spokesperson for NutriSystem. Kendra Wilkinson Pregnancy Gain: 60 pounds When "Kendra on Top" star Kendra Wilkinson gained 60 pounds while pregnant with her daughter, she was called everything from a whale to a blowfish. One Chicago radio personality even told Wilkinson she had "lost her sex symbol status." But Wilkinson had the last laugh. Not only did she get her athletic figure back, she was also courageous enough to let the cameras roll while she attempted to lose the weight. She said she wanted to show women what it's really like to get back in shape after having a baby. Mariah Carey Pregnancy Gain: 70 pounds The diva has been known to yo-yo with her weight. But when she was pregnant with twins Monroe and Moroccan, Carey gained 70 pounds, causing what seemed like the entire Internet to pick on her. Even Carey agreed, telling "Good Morning America's" Lara Spencer, "If they want to rag at me for looking like a huge boat, like that wasn't my fault, I couldn't help it. Carrying two human lives inside me and doing the best I could. What am I going to do?" As the spokesperson for Jenny Craig, Carey lost the weight. Kate Hudson Pregnancy Gain: 70 pounds Kate Hudson is known for her svelte body, but the actress gained 70 pounds when she was pregnant with her first child, Ryder, in 2003. She immediately became a cautionary tale for expectant mothers determined not to look "horrible like Kate Hudson." Hudson admits she had a hard time controlling her cravings and told Vogue magazine, "I would be eating ice cream, and my mother would literally pry the spoon from my hand and say, 'You've had enough to last a lifetime.'" Hudson, who is now the mother of another child with rocker Matt Bellamy, is having the last laugh. She looks amazing. Maybe all that ice cream wasn't such a bad idea after all. Leah Remini Pregnancy Gain: 80 pounds When the "King of Queens" star gained 80 pounds while pregnant with daughter Sofia Bella, the star didn't blame the media. She blamed anyone buying the tabloids that were picking on her, telling People Magazine, "When you have a baby and you are not blessed with a metabolism [such] that you can get back into your jeans the very next day, it becomes something to focus on. I don't even blame the papers. They are making money from it. But the people who are buying it?" Remini makes a good point. | 7 | 8,022 | health |
Happy, loving couples make it look so easy Given its magical atmosphere and twinkling lights, it's perhaps no surprise that December is a peak time for marriage proposals. Wedding site TheKnot.com reports that 16 percent of proposals occurred during the final 31 days of 2013, making it the most popular month for engagements. However, after the holidays comes divorce season. According to the website FindLaw.com, divorces jump dramatically in January before peaking in March. How do happy couples who pledge their devotion one December become weary partners who call it quits during some future spring? There are numerous answers to this question, but New York City-based divorce attorney Bruce Provda says that money often plays a major role in whether a marriage survives. Provda says research indicates that couples fight twice as much about money as they do about sex, and that some surveys find that more than half of divorced couples say finances were a significant factor in their decision to split. "Money, whether we want to admit it, is a key to a stable relationship," he says. To help keep their relationship healthy, newly engaged couples may want to take a cue from those who are already married and in-sync on their finances. Experts say these seven habits are typical of money-wise couples. 1. Entering into a marriage with eyes wide open Healthy marriages start long before the bride and groom say "I do." Money-wise couples make a point to discuss finances and get on the same page prior to their wedding day. "If one is in the habit of spending as much or more than they make, a real conversation has to be had explaining your concerns," says Provda. "Love alone will not solve the problem." 2. Scheduling regular financial meetings Steven Elwell, a certified financial planner and vice president at Schroeder, Braxton & Vogt in Amherst, New York, says regular money meetings should be a priority for every couple. "That can be in the form of a one-hour recap each month or a more in-depth view twice a year," he says. "At this meeting, they can discuss what's going on with their finances and what they want to accomplish." Even if there is nothing new to discuss, Elwell says couples often benefit simply by ensuring they are both on the same page as far as finances are concerned. 3. Keeping emotions out of financial discussions "Marriages involve complex emotions, and one of the strongest is being safe and secure," says Provda. He says that money is key to creating that security. Unfortunately, since money plays such an important role in marriages, it also has the potential to become an emotional topic. Smart couples understand keeping their emotions in check when discussing financial matters minimizes the risk of walking away from a disagreement with hurt feelings. Elwell suggests having frequent discussions to help keep emotions from boiling over. "Without communication, financial issues or differences can build to a breaking point, so the topic should be addressed early and often." 4. Making budgeting and record-keeping a joint effort Both Elwell and Provda recommend couples keep good financial records. "Get in the habit of keeping records of what you make, spend and need," says Provda. For couples who aren't sure where to start, Elwell says websites like Mint.com offer a way to easily track spending and plan a budget. Couples may also want to read money-management books or take courses on personal finance together. "Once people learn what is happening and how that is bad, they become more inclined to correct it," says Elwell. 5. Splurging from time to time When making their budget, money-wise couples are smart enough to carve out a line-item for small splurges. "Plan and keep to a budget, (but) put away something to splurge every so often," says Provda, "like a nice romantic evening so it's something you both can share in." Couples with tight budgets might not be able to afford much, but making a point to go out and enjoy each other's company on a regular basis can strengthen marriage bonds. 6. Creating manageable goals and realistic expectations Another smart money habit for couples is to break down large goals into smaller, more attainable ones. "For instance, retiring at age 60 with $1 million dollars sounds really hard to a 35-year-old couple," says Elwell. "But saving $100 a month to a Roth IRA with the goal of having a $1,200 balance at the end of the year is much easier to swallow." Setting realistic goals can avoid resentments that might occur when goals are missed and one half of a couple blames the other. 7. Getting help when it's needed Finally, money-wise couples aren't afraid to ask for help when they need it. That may mean going to a finance professional for advice or, for deeper problems, heading to a counselor's office. Sometimes money problems aren't money problems. Instead, they are trust problems or communication problems. Provda says couples shouldn't shy away from seeking help to address these underlying issues. "Speaking to a therapist or a marriage guidance counselor is a must," he says. "You need to be able to open up and get an unbiased, emotionally cool person who will understand and help push you to a clear goal." Ultimately, money-wise couples are proactive about their financial situation. They work together to address money problems head-on and create manageable goals for their future. By adopting these same habits, you too may avoid becoming a victim of the springtime divorce season. | 3 | 8,023 | finance |
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Written by Sara Loken When Ursula Andress appeared in her white bikini in "Dr. No" ( see a pic ), the onscreen fame of being a Bond girl was born. Since then, 75 actresses have had the honor of calling themselves a Bond girl. See what a few of the most famous have been up to since their turn with Bond. ROSAMUND PIKE Before her recent Golden Globe nod, Rosamund Pike played icy Bond girl Miranda Frost in " Die Another Day ." Pike's most recent character shares something in common with her double agent Bond girl. BING: WHAT'S HER MOST RECENT MOVIE ? Diana Rigg In " On Her Majesty's Secret Service ," Diana Rigg played the only Bond girl to ever get the legendary spy to walk down the aisle. Rigg went on to play her most notable role as Emma Peel in the British TV series " The Avengers ." She's currently acting in a wildly popular HBO show . BING: WHAT DOES SHE LOOK LIKE TODAY ? Eva Green As Vesper Lynd in " Casino Royale ," Eva Green stole Bond's heart before paying the price for falling in love. Green has recently been all over the big screen as a villain in blockbusters " Sin City: A Dame to Kill For " and " 300: Rise of an Empire ." BING: SHE'S STARRING IN A TV SHOW WITH A FORMER BOND ACTOR Honor Blackman British actress Honor Blackman played the Bond girl with the most famous name, Pussy Galore, in " Goldfinger ." Blackman, who was famous for her role in the BBC TV series "The Avengers" ( who did she play ?), can still be in seen in appearances on several BBC series, including " By Any Means " and " Casualty ." BING: SEE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE NOW Izabella Scorupco Former model and actress Izabella Scorupco had international fame when she played programming Bond girl Natalya Simonova in " GoldenEye ." Scorupco starred in other big budget films including " Reign of Fire " and " Vertical Limit ." BING: SHE HOSTED THIS AMERICAN TV SHOW IN SWEDEN Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh 's Wai Lin in " Tomorrow Never Dies " is considered one of the best Bond girls of all time for winning over Bond with her smarts and wit. Yeoh went on to star in the internationally successful action film " Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon " in 2000, and is starring in its 2015 sequel . BING: SHE WAS A VOICE IN THIS 2011 ANIMATED FILM Denise Richards Denise Richards is thought to be one of the worst Bond girls for her performance as nuclear physicist Dr. Christmas Jones in " The World Is Not Enough ." Richards had already made a name for herself starring in "Starship Troopers" and " Wild Things ." But since playing Dr. Jones, she's made appearances in TV shows and movies, and was married to Charlie Sheen between 2002 and 2006. BING: SHE WAS RECENTLY IN THIS SHORT LIVED ABC SHOW Olga Kurylenko Ukrainian born actress and model Olga Kurylenko became one of the only Bond girls who didn't have a love scene with the spy when she starred in " Quantum of Solace ." After making the jump from French films to a Bond film, Kurylenko has continued to act in big budget films. BING: SHE STARRED IN THIS 2013 SCI-FI FILM WITH TOM CRUISE Teri Hatcher Ill-fated Bond girl Paris Carver, played by Teri Hatcher , pays the price for falling for Bond's charm in " Tomorrow Never Dies ." Hatcher was already a TV star on " Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman " when she played Carver. She had a TV comeback and earned several nominations for her role in a popular ABC show . BING: SEE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE NOW Famke Janssen In " GoldenEye ," Famke Janssen played Xenia Onatopp, the Bond girl known for killing men during sex by crushing them between her thighs. Janssen had a recurring role as Ava Moore in the TV series " Nip/Tuck " and earned further fame staring in a superhero franchise. BING: WHAT'S HER MOST FAMOUS ROLE ? Jane Seymour Before her most famous role as Dr. Quinn in " Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman ," Jane Seymour launched her career as Bond girl Solitaire in " Live and Let Die ." Seymour has had a steady career since, starring alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as the sexy older woman in "The Wedding Crashers" and competing in this popular reality show . BING: WHAT DOES SHE LOOK LIKE NOW ? Halle Berry Halle Berry became the first black woman to play a heroic Bond girl when she played Jinx in " Die Another Day ." Berry's Jinx added toughness as a quality for future Bond girls as she worked alongside the spy. BING: SHE'S RUMORED TO STAR IN THIS BIOPIC ABOUT A JAZZ LEGEND Barbara Bach Barbara Bach made the jump from Italian films to international fame when she played vengeful Bond girl Anya Amasova in " The Spy Who Loved Me ." Bach stopped acting in 1986, but she can still be seen on the arm of her famous husband . BING: WHAT DOES SHE LOOK LIKE NOW ? Britt Ekland Swedish actress Britt Ekland was famous for being the former wife of Peter Sellers before playing Bond girl Mary Goodnight in " The Man with the Golden Gun ." Ekland is known for her string of famous romances ( who was her second husband ?) and for starring in the cult film " The Wicker Man ." She currently stars in the Swedish version of "Real Housewives." BING: WHAT DOES SHE LOOK LIKE NOW ? Ursula Andress Ursula Andress had the distinction of playing the first Bond girl when she played Honey Ryder in " Dr. No ." Clad in a white bikini with a knife on her hip, Andress emerging from the sea is arguably the most famous Bond girl scene. She was in a string of Swedish movies in the '90s. BING: SEE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE NOW Shirley Eaton Covered in gold paint, Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson in " Goldfinger " may be the most recognizable Bond girl. Eaton retired from acting five years after "Goldfinger" to have a family. She has released two books about her life and time as a famous Bond girl. BING: SEE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE NOW | 6 | 8,025 | entertainment |
My wife uses her iPhone, her MacBook Air and her Kindle a lot. While nobody would describe her as a rabid techie, she's no Luddite, either. She's open to new things. But she politely yet firmly declines to upgrade any of her three main devices to the latest models. She likes the size of her 2013 iPhone 5s just fine, and has no interest in its successor's larger screen, or its faster processor and other hardware benefits. Her mid-2011 laptop runs plenty fast enough for her, and still has ample free storage. And her 2010 Kindle with the physical keyboard fits neatly into her handbag, doesn't shine a light in her face when she's reading at night, and has nice, long battery life. Plus, she keeps the software on all these up to date, which not only helps with security but gives her new features, some of which she embraces. And even though I personally own newer models of all these things, I think she's right. The key rule in evaluating the flood of new hardware and software that's constantly being hawked at you is this: If you're happy with what you already use, if it works well for you, don't upgrade. Yes, the tech industry employs a massive marketing machine to get you on the upgrade treadmill and keep you there, but you don't have to do so. Resistance isn't futile. Even savvy tech reporters know this. When one of my Re/code colleagues heard that I was planning this essay, he wrote: "Writing on a MacBook Pro I bought in 2009," and said he had spent $400 to replace the hard drive and battery rather than $2,200 for a newer model. Others of my colleagues are still using older Android phones and iPads. And many other people still cling to older, out-of-fashion products. TV personality Kim Kardashian West say she has an iPhone, but prefers typing on an old BlackBerry so much that she buys them on eBay . Perhaps the most famous example of refusal to upgrade is the long, long time that many companies and some consumers spent nursing along Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, which was designed in 1999 and launched in 2001. It took a total cutoff of all support even security updates last April to begin to nudge the most diehard XP lovers to buy newer versions of Windows. So, aren't we tech journalists hypocritical for reporting on, and reviewing, the latest stuff? Maybe, but it's our job. Tech is a fast-moving beast, and so the latest gadgets, software and services are often newsworthy. Also, there's a substantial constituency of our readers that is interested in them, and in how well they work. Some may be the kind of folks who simply must have the latest thing. Others are people whose existing gear is on its last legs and who have been waiting for the next generation. Finally, some are just interested in what's latest to discern trends, for their own businesses or for investing. We serve all of these audiences. Even so, we try and point out when a new model isn't a big enough leap to justify an upgrade. For instance, in my othewise positive review of the latest iPad , the Air 2, I wrote that people with the prior year's model shouldn't upgrade; and in fact, those with older models, who might benefit from an upgrade, should consider getting the year-old model instead, because it was plenty thin and light but now cost $100 less. My colleague Bonnie Cha, reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 , said it wasn't a radical improvement over its predecessor, and wasn't worth the upgrade unless you were a Note lover whose carrier plan upgrade date was approaching. "If you're not due for an upgrade," she wrote, "I don't see much reason to pay full price for the Galaxy Note 4." Just because we or other writers say "this is the best iPhone yet" doesn't mean you need to run out and get it. It may indeed be the best, and yet not worth it for you . Some tech products just don't benefit dramatically from upgrades, depending on how you use them. I personally believe that's one reason why the upgrade cycle has stretched out for laptops, and seems to be longer than once imagined for tablets. Newer models are certainly better than older ones, but not so much better that they justify spending more money. Software matters here, as well. Plenty of people are happy with older versions of Microsoft Office, or even free competitors like Google Docs. And even if you admire that sleek new Windows laptop on the store shelf, you may dislike the Windows 8 operating system that's preloaded on it. Also, if a new iPhone operating system slows things down, or reduces battery life, when installed on an older generation of hardware, it's not worth even the free upgrade. What's more, some of the touted features of new software won't work on older hardware , even if it's generally compatible. So, standing your ground on tech is good. But there's a caveat: if you resist upgrading too long, you can find yourself trapped in a backwater where your files and photos and music become incompatible with new industry standards. Or you can miss out on important hardware developments like longer battery life. Tech does evolve fast, so the question of when to stick to your guns and when to move on is a tricky one. For instance, people who stuck with Windows XP years and years after it had been superseded were less secure from malware, even though Microsoft was still supplying them with security updates. People whose laptops are still using the first version of Wi-Fi can never benefit from the faster speeds being offered today. Each product differs, but as a rule of thumb, I'd begin to think hard about upgrading tech gear you love after about five years. So, don't get trapped. But, more importantly, don't get stampeded. In most cases, with most products, you can leave frequent upgrades to the enthusiasts. | 3 | 8,026 | finance |
From invisibility cloaks to driverless cars When we were kids, we all thought we'd have flying cars and accepted cloning as routine by now. Indeed, 1989's "Back to the Future II" and 2000's "The 6th Day", both set in 2015, predicted exactly those innovations. This unfortunately (or fortunately) is not the case. But could the power of movie special effects have helped inspire today's technology? We've already seen the invention of the hoverboard and self-tying shoelaces, both of which appeared in "Back to the Future II". From James Bond's gadgets to the self-driving cars in "Total Recall," click ahead for CNBC's look at how the movie industry has influenced the technology of 2015. Virtual reality "The Matrix" (1999), "Total Recall" (1990) and "Welt am Draht" (World on a Wire) back in 1973 all envisioned what virtual reality devices might look like. A few decades on, the commercial release of "Oculus Rift," a simulated reality headset, is widely expected for this year. This follows an online crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter that started in September 2012 and has raised $2.4 million so far. Projects similar to Oculus Rift include Sony's "Project Morpheus" and the University of Southern California's "Project Holodeck." Source: Oculus campaign on Kickstarter, TechRadar Self-tying laces Self-tying laces caught the public imagination in "Back to the Future II," and in 2011, Nike sold $6 million's worth of replica versions of the shoes seen in the movie. However, these lacked the actual ability to tie themselves. In 2014 though, a leading Nike sneaker designer, Tinker Hatfield, told the media the brand would unveil shoes with actual "power laces" this year. In early 2015, Tinker Hatfield confirmed at the Agenda Trade Show, in California, that he and his team would deliver the 'Nike MAG with Power Laces' sometime during 2015. Plans for two alternative versions have featured on Kickstarter, including Blake Bevin's "Power Laces" and Frederick Labbe and the Powerteam's "Powerlace Advanced auto-lacing shoe technology." Source: Sole Collector and Nice Kicks Laser watch In three iconic James Bond films "Never Say Never Again", "Goldeneye" and "Die Another Day" a laser wristwatch that could incinerate items from meters away was one of the superspy's must-have gadgets. "Never Say Never Again" in 1983 featured a balloon-zapping Rolex, but it took until November 2014 for somebody to create and advertise such a gizmo online. The inventor's name: Priebe. Patrick Priebe. A German inventor, who is fascinated by laser technology and comic book-inspired gadgets, Priebe has also successfully designed his own version of Iron Man's gauntlet and lasers and Spider-Man's web-shooter. Source: Patrick Priee's 'Laser-Gadgets' website Driverless cars "Total Recall" (1990) features self-driving taxis called Johnny Cabs', that are operated by artificial intelligence, while 1993's "Demolition Man" had voice-activated, autonomous cars. Driverless cars also featured in the "Minority Report," "Demolition Man" and "I, Robot." Fiction was seen becoming reality at the end of last year, Google announced that test trials would commence in the U.K. in January 2015 on the latest prototype of its driverless car. Designs for autonomous cars date back to the 1920s however. Radio-controlled cars were made in 1926 and during the 1980s, Ernst Dickmanns and Germany's Bunderwehr University created the first "robot car". Source: AA Cars (Infographic) Invisibility cloak Featured in both the book and the movie version of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001), the young wizard's invisibility cloak was what any kid would've wanted at the time. In September 2014, the U.S. University of Rochester detailed on its website how scientists were at work on a "Rochester Cloak" that could make objects invisible using lens-based technology and optical illusion. The university has since filed a patent for the cloaking device. Source: University of Rochester Motion-sensor technology In "Minority Report" (2002), set in 2054, Tom Cruise's character wowed viewers as he interacted with a touch-sensitive "multi-touch interfaces" computer. Motion-touch games systems appeared in reality as soon as 2004 with the Nintendo DS, which was followed by the Wii Remote in 2006 and the Microsoft Kinect, which was released on Xbox in 2010. Videophone communication In Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968), videophone calls were cheap and easy-to-make, taking place in a phone booth wryly named "Picturephone." Later, videophone communication featured in "Back to the Future II" and "Demolition Man." The video-phone was actually invented sometime prior to 2001: A Space Odyssey, but failed to take off. In 1964, AT&T premiered its own "Picturephone," but the service never truly flourished. Instead, public communication via video didn't really popular until Skype's internet-based service was launched in 2003. Skype announced mid-2014 that it had 2 million users across the world. Source: Mashable Hover-board We may not have flying cars in 2015 like Back to the Future II predicted, but we are closer to replicating Marty McFly's hoverboard. In October last year, Hendo Hover launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to help build a real-life hoverboard. If things go to plan, individuals who pledged $10,000 or more to the project will be able to own their very own Hendo Hoverboard at some point in 2015. The hoverboard uses magnetic field technology and magnetic levitation, discovered by Hendo Hover CEO Greg Henderson. Source: Hendo Hoverboards on Kickstarter Genetic modification Playing God with human life has appeared in movies throughout film history, from the first "Frankenstein" movie in 1910 to "The 6th Day," and "Never Let Me Go" (2010). Manipulating animal or plant life has also loomed large in the public imagination, particularly with the advent of genetically modified (GM) products, typically crops like tomatoes or corn, which have enhanced ability to repel diseases and insects. Controversy over genetic modification took a new turn in 2014, when the media discovered a girl born with three genetic parents. Now a teenager, Alana Saarinen, was created through an IVF procedure called cytoplasmic transfer (now banned in the U.S.) that uses mitochondrial DNA from a third person. Media reports worldwide suggested up to 50 people had three parents like Saarinen. Laser glasses In the X-men comic book saga, mutant-superhero Cyclops is recognizable for the "optic blasts" (laser beams) he emits from his eyes and the protective eyewear he wears to control it. The first X-men movie made into the big screen in 2000 and six sequels have followed. Fourteen years on, while no mutant has been discovered, Patrick Priebe (see slide three) has created eyewear or "laser eyes" which he describes as "burning stuff with vision". Priebe has also created his own electromagnetic version of the metallic retractable "Wolverine Claws" featured in X-men. Source: Patrick Priee's 'Laser-Gadgets' website and YouTube page. | 3 | 8,027 | finance |
Stunning wedding photography The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers is a collective of lensmen seasoned in the art of documenting weddings. Annually, four competitions are held over the period of a year with 20 categories each. Click through to see the winning images from each category published in 2014. ALL ABOUT LIGHT | WINTER 2013 Chris Huang | We-Sweet Photography | Taipei, Taiwan BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAIT | WINTER 2013 Matous Duchek | Matous Duchek | Prague, Czech Republic BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT | WINTER 2013 Galina Nabatnikova | GRANINPHOTO.RU | Moscow, Russia BRIDE PORTRAIT | WINTER 2013 Apresh Chavda | Apresh Chavda Photography | London, United Kingdom CEREMONY | WINTER 2013 Raman El Atiaoui | RAMAN-PHOTOS | Frankfurt, Germany EMOTIONAL IMPACT | WINTER 2013 Emma Rose | Applehead Studio, Inc. | Halifax, Nova Scotia ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT | WINTER 2013 Leonardo Horta | Agência Uai | Belo Horizonte, Brasil FAMILY LOVE | WINTER 2013 Masao Okano | Amara Photo | Boston, Massachusetts FIRST DANCE | WINTER 2013 Chaiyasith Junjuerdee | OAT-CHAIYASITH | Bangkok, Thailand FRAMING THE SUBJECT | WINTER 2013 Ruslan Myts | Ruslan Myts | Novorossiysk, Russia GETTING READY | WINTER 2013 Mariano Sfiligoy | Mariano Sfiligoy Wedding Photography | Santiago, Chile HUMOUR | WINTER 2013 Esther Velazquez | NATAN FOTOGRAFIA | Barcelona, Spain KIDS WILL BE KIDS | WINTER 2013 Julian Kanz | Julian Kanz | Cinque Terre, Italy MOVEMENT AND MOTION | WINTER 2013 Dennis Berti | Dennis Berti | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico PURE ART | WINTER 2013 Dan Petrovic | Dan photographe | Paris, France RECEPTION | WINTER 2013 Aurora Lechuga | Lechuga & Ruiz | Ubeda, Spain THE DECISIVE MOMENT | WINTER 2013 Franco Baroni | Franco Baroni Photography | Frankfurt, Germany THE WEDDING DRESS | WINTER 2013 Aries Tao | Clovergraphy | Sydney, Australia VENUE OR LOCATION | WINTER 2013 Carey Nash | Carey Nash Photography | Edmonton, Alberta WEDDING DETAILS | WINTER 2013 Chris Shum | Chris Shum Photography | San Francisco, California ALL ABOUT LIGHT | SPRING 2014 Zhang Ainiu | NIU+ Wedding Photography Studio | Chongqing, China BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAIT | SPRING 2014 Victor Lax | Victor Lax | Zaragoza, Spain BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT | SPRING 2014 Galina Nabatnikova | GRANINPHOTO.RU | Moscow, Russia BRIDE PORTRAIT | SPRING 2014 Eunice Montenegro | Eunice Montenegro Photography | Columbus, Ohio CEREMONY | SPRING 2014 Nacho Mora | LOOK FOTOGRAFIA | Zaragoza, Spain EMOTIONAL IMPACT | SPRING 2014 Tina Wright | Sierra Blanco Photography | Phoenix, Arizona ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT | SPRING 2014 Jocemar Voss Kovacs | JVKovacs Photo Art | Florianapolis, Brasil FAMILY LOVE | SPRING 2014 Daniele Vertelli | Daniele Vertelli Photographer | Florence, Italy FIRST DANCE | SPRING 2014 Davina Kudish | davina + daniel | Montreal, Quebec FRAMING THE SUBJECT | SPRING 2014 Vinny Labella | LOOK FOTOGRAFIA | Zaragoza, Spain GETTING READY | SPRING 2014 Tito Rikardo | THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY | Jakarta, Indonesia HUMOUR | SPRING 2014 Rich Howman | Elan Images | Bristol, United Kingdom KIDS WILL BE KIDS | SPRING 2014 Nick Chang | Justwedding | Hong Kong MOVEMENT AND MOTION | SPRING 2014 Andrea Corsi | Andrea Corsi Photographer | Florence, Italy PURE ART | SPRING 2014 Nathan Welton | Dreamtime Images | Denver, Colorado RECEPTION | SPRING 2014 Alessandro Baglioni | Alessandro Baglioni Photographer | Florence, Italy THE DECISIVE MOMENT | SPRING 2014 Pedro Cabrera | 100% Fotos | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain THE WEDDING DRESS | SPRING 2014 Lucas Lermen | Lucas Lermen Fotografia | Caxias do Sul, Brazil VENUE OR LOCATION | SPRING 2014 Dennis Jagusiak | Dennis Jagusiak wedding photography - | Wiesbaden, Germany WEDDING DETAILS | SPRING 2014 Ivo Popov | Ivo Popov Photography | Brussels, Belgium ALL ABOUT LIGHT | SUMMER 2014 Zhang Ainiu | NIU+ Wedding Photography Studio | Chongqing, China BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAIT | SUMMER 2014 Erik Clausen | Erik Clausen | San Francisco, California BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT | SUMMER 2014 Erika Mann | Two Mann Studios | Canmore, Alberta BRIDE PORTRAIT | SUMMER 2014 Gerhard Nel | Gerhard Nel Photography | The Hague, Netherlands CEREMONY | SUMMER 2014 Lanny Mann | Two Mann Studios | Canmore, Alberta EMOTIONAL IMPACT | SUMMER 2014 Tito Rikardo | THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY | Jakarta, Indonesia ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT | SUMMER 2014 Raymond Phang | Raymond Phang Photography | Singapore FAMILY LOVE | SUMMER 2014 Thomas Hinder | Thomas Hinder Fotografie | Zurich, Switzerland FIRST DANCE | SUMMER 2014 Erika Mann | Two Mann Studios | Canmore, Alberta FRAMING THE SUBJECT | SUMMER 2014 Paula Boto | Paula Boto Visual PC Studio | Vigo, Spain GETTING READY | SUMMER 2014 Rafael Vaz | Rafael Vaz | Lisboa, Portugal HUMOUR | SUMMER 2014 Lanny Mann | Two Mann Studios | Canmore, Alberta KIDS WILL BE KIDS | SUMMER 2014 Wellington Fugisse | Wellington Fugisse | Silves, Portugal MOVEMENT AND MOTION | SUMMER 2014 Alexander Pavluchenko | Alexander Pavluchenko | Moscow, Russia PURE ART | SUMMER 2014 Tatyana Chaiko | Tatyana Chaiko | Odessa, Ukraine RECEPTION | SUMMER 2014 Tito Rikardo | THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY | Jakarta, Indonesia THE DECISIVE MOMENT | SUMMER 2014 Dennis Berti | Dennis Berti | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico THE WEDDING DRESS | SUMMER 2014 Valentin Gamiz | Valentin Gamiz {Photography} | Córdoba, Spain VENUE OR LOCATION | SUMMER 2014 Szymon Nykiel | Lmfoto.pl | Cracow, Poland WEDDING DETAILS | SUMMER 2014 Erik Clausen | Erik Clausen | San Francisco, California ALL ABOUT LIGHT | FALL 2014 Emin Kuliyev | Emin Wedding Photography | New York City, New York BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAIT | FALL 2014 Xiang Qi | Qi Xiang Photography | Nanping, China BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT | FALL 2014 Fer Juaristi | ferjuaristi photographer | Riviera Maya, Mexico BRIDE PORTRAIT | FALL 2014 Yana Zharintsova | Yana Zharintsova | Saint-Petersburg, Russia CEREMONY | FALL 2014 Martin Beddall | Martin Beddall Photography | Sussex, United Kingdom EMOTIONAL IMPACT | FALL 2014 Andrea Corsi | Andrea Corsi Photographer | Florence, Italy ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT | FALL 2014 Fer Juaristi | ferjuaristi photographer | Riviera Maya, Mexico FAMILY LOVE | FALL 2014 Allen Ko | T-PHOTO STUDIOS Allen.Ko | Canton, China FIRST DANCE | FALL 2014 Peter van der Lingen | Peter van der Lingen Fine Art Weddings | Zwolle, Netherlands FRAMING THE SUBJECT | FALL 2014 Hendra Lesmana | Cheese N Click Photography | Jakarta, Indonesia GETTING READY | FALL 2014 Emin Kuliyev | Emin Wedding Photography | New York City, New York HUMOUR | FALL 2014 Andrea Corsi | Andrea Corsi Photographer | Florence, Italy KIDS WILL BE KIDS | FALL 2014 Razvan Horeanga | Razvan Photography | Cedar Rapids, Iowa MOVEMENT AND MOTION | FALL 2014 Adrian Stehlik | ADRIAN STEHLIK Fotografo de Bodas | Buenos Aires, Argentina PURE ART | FALL 2014 Emin Kuliyev | Emin Wedding Photography | New York City, New York RECEPTION | FALL 2014 Tara Theilen | Theilen Photography | Lake Tahoe, California THE DECISIVE MOMENT | FALL 2014 Victor Lax | Victor Lax | Zaragoza, Spain THE WEDDING DRESS | FALL 2014 Pedro Cabrera | 100% Fotos | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain VENUE OR LOCATION | FALL 2014 Derrick Ong | Derrick Ong Photography | Singapore WEDDING DETAILS | FALL 2014 Ana Correa | Ana Correa | Wedding Photography | Florianópolis, Brazil | 4 | 8,028 | lifestyle |
This couple got a free trip to Hawaii when they bought a new car, and they're it giving to the most loving person in central Alberta, Canada. | 5 | 8,029 | news |
New England Patriots player Vince Wilfork helped pull a woman out of her overturned car while driving home following his team's AFC Championship win over the Indianapolis Colts. | 8 | 8,030 | video |
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Make sure you don't spend Valentine's Day alone - our friends over at digital flirting company Flirtomatic have provided us with 10 top tips to get help you bag yourself a date online. Look at me! Make sure you don't spend Valentine's Day alone - our friends over at digital flirting company Flirtomatic have provided us with 10 top tips to get help you bag yourself a date online. The digital environment can be a difficult place to get noticed so you want to make sure you give yourself the best chance.Upload at least three photos of yourself (smiley ones are the best), 10% of people on Flirtomatic say if you don't have a picture then they won't talk to you. If you're still not keen then upload pictures of things you like such as artwork you admire and books you have read. Lost for words? When looking for someone to chat to make sure you read the information they have put on their profile and ask them questions about their likes or comments. We guarantee your response rate will double if you follow this simple rule of thumb. Who do you think you are? Make sure you update some information about yourself mainly the things you like doing, anything is better than nothing. Don't panic too much about it being compelling or funny at first just get it written down, you can always add to it or change it slightly as you go along. Undisclosed desires? It's best to say upfront what your intentions are, if it's that you're just looking for a new friend to chat to or a soul mate, it helps to make this clear. You are more likely to find what you're looking for and more importantly avoid the things that you're not. It's a numbers game The best thing about flirting in the digital world is that you don't need to waste time with people you don't want to chat to. If you don't hit it off you can just move on to the next one, chances are you'll come across someone you like sooner or later plus you've saved yourself buying them a drink! Take the 'reject' out of rejection Rejection isn't about you; it's about the situation of the other person. Maybe they are tired or you're just not their type - don't take it personally. The good news is that you are a million other people's type ... so go flirt with them! Flirting is fun! Don't look at flirting as something you are forced to do - flirting is a fun way to pass the time and a great way of connecting with someone and can be as serious as you make it. The only losers are those who don't try... Clean up your digital footprints Those videos of you drunk out on the razz might be funny to your friends, but a potential love interest might find it less funny. You're funny Humour is a big turn on - we all like to laugh, so why not try out a little humour. Teasing can be a good way to incorporate humour. Don't go overboard, but a little humour goes a long way. Digital world meets real world Hooray! You've made friends with someone lovely and you're taking in to the next level. Be smart about it, if you do meet up with anyone you meet in the digital world make sure you're safe. Meet in a public place and always tell a friend where and who you are meeting.Good luck and happy flirting! | 4 | 8,032 | lifestyle |
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The Detroit Red Wings are getting offensive contributions from numerous sources during their winning streak. At the moment, the Minnesota Wild can't relate. The Red Wings look to go into the All-Star break with a fifth straight victory Tuesday night and hand the visiting Wild an eighth defeat in 10 games (7 p.m. pregame, 7:30 face-off on FOX Sports Detroit). Detroit (26-11-9) hasn't won five straight since a six-game run Feb. 8-19, 2012. The Red Wings have scored 17 goals in this streak, with seven points by Tomas Tatar and five apiece from Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Gustav Nyquist and defenseman Kyle Quincey. Tatar has a team-high 21 goals, and Nyquist is second with 18. "They're good players," coach Mike Babcock told the Red Wings' official website. "They just got to turn into good pros now. They got to learn to work every single day and do it right all the time." While Babcock is setting a high standard for those youngsters, the Wild are looking for anyone to step up and complement the production of Zach Parise and Jason Zucker, who have combined for 33 goals. Nino Niederreiter has 14 but none in his last 16 games. Minnesota (20-20-5) has scored three or fewer goals in 13 of its last 14 after falling 3-1 at home to lowly Columbus on Monday. "If goals aren't coming easily to us, then we have to make sure that we're not giving up a whole bunch of chances," coach Mike Yeo said. "I thought we did a pretty good job of that tonight but certainly we've got to find a way to score more than one goal." Parise's first-period power-play tally was all Minnesota mustered in falling to 2-6-1 in its last nine games. He has five goals in six career games at Detroit. Defenseman Ryan Suter returned from a two-game suspension for elbowing Pittsburgh's Steve Downie on Tuesday. Suter, who leads the NHL in average ice time (29:35), echoed Yeo's comments on the offense. "We're getting some good zone time but not finishing then pucks are there," Suter said. The Wild will take aim at Petr Mrazek, who will start his fifth straight game since Jimmy Howard left the ice on a stretcher with a groin injury in a 3-1 loss at Washington on Jan. 10. Mrazek won the first three games in that stretch before he was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots in Sunday's 6-4 victory over Buffalo. Mrazek is eager to fare better after Detroit rallied from a 3-0 deficit for its fourth straight home win. "I fell pretty good right now, like every game I want to say," Mrazek said. "Every game is important and you want to win and you have to be ready for that." Devan Dubnyk started his third straight game Monday for the Wild since being acquired from Arizona on Wednesday, though Yeo indicated Darcy Kuemper could start Tuesday. Kuemper was activated from injured reserve Monday after missing six games because of a lower-body injury. Center Mikael Granlund could return after missing 12 games with a wrist injury. Nyquist has four goals in the last three meetings, with these clubs splitting two in 2013-14. | 1 | 8,034 | sports |
If you've never considered the idea of a desert wedding, this wedding shoot will absolutely convince you that they can be stylish and intimate, without having a cliché or overly themed feel to it! To achieve a very soft and romantic vibe, the stylists opted for vintage details and a muted, elegant color palette that wasn't too overbearing. Soft pinks, crisp whites, and lush greenery all added a very feminine touch. The bridesmaids all wore off-white dresses, complementing the bride's own classic lace dress of the same tone. The groom looked refined yet laid-back in slacks and a gingham button-up. View all of the beautiful photos now! Vendors Photographer: The Salty Peanut Photography LLC//Floral Designer: DiBella Flowers//Makeup Artist: Hera Beauty//Bakery: Peridot Sweets//Jewelry: Velvet Button Boutique//Dress Designer: Vintage Way//Submitted via Two Bright Lights | 4 | 8,035 | lifestyle |
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Cricket World Cup: Most memorable moments Since the first tournament in 1975, the Cricket World Cup has never failed to produce a sizeable share of memorable moments. From the sublime, to the controversial, to the ridiculous here, we remember some of the best ones. The reverse sweep that cost England the World Cup (1979) Chasing a target of 253 runs, England was comfortably placed at 135/2. With Mike Gatting and Bill Athey at the crease, the match looked well within England's grasp . Their dream of a maiden World Cup win, however, was shattered when Gatting attempted a reverse sweep of the bowling of Alan Border. England ended up losing to Australia by seven runs. Joel Garner inspires West Indies to victory in final vs. England (1979) Joel Garner helped West Indies successfully defend the title after a sublime bowling performance, picking five wickets for 38 runs. West Indies bowled out England for 194, winning the final by 92 runs. India wins its first World Cup (1983) India recorded one of the biggest upsets in defeating two-time defending champion West Indies in the final. Chasing a rather low target (183 in 60 overs), West Indies collapsed from 50-1 to 140 all out with Madan Lal and man of the match Mohinder Amarnath taking three wickets each. Color kits and white balls introduced (1992) The first event to have matches played under floodlights, this was the first World Cup to have colored jerseys and white balls. The fielding rules were also implied with only two players allowed to field outside the ring in the first 15 overs. Jonty Rhodes' Superman dive (1992) One of the best fielders in cricketing history, Jonty Rhodes' ran in from backward point and dived into the wickets to take out Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq. Pakistan lost its track then on and South Africa won by 20 runs. Rain costs South Africa semifinal against England (1992) England moved into the final after defeating South Africa in a rather unusual way. After a rain delay, according to the Duckworth-Lewis method, the Proteas' victory target was revised from 22 runs from 13 balls to an impossible 22 runs from one ball, giving England the victory. Wasim Akram's incredible swing bowling (1992) Facing England in the final, Wasim Akram bowled back-to-back unplayable deliveries to dismiss Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis. Changing the entire scenario of the match with his superb spell, Akram helped Pakistan win its maiden World Cup. Highest score Gary Kirsten (188*) v UAE (1996) With a strike rate of 118.23, Gary Kirsten of South Africa produced a personal-best performance of 188 runs in 159 balls against UAE. In his record-setting innings, Kirsten smashed 13 fours and four sixes to achieve this incredible feat and led his team to victory by 169 runs. Crowd costs India final berth (1996) The 'City of Joy' became a 'City of Shame' after crowd trouble forced the semifinal match to be awarded to Sri Lanka. The fans were angered by the dismal batting performance of the Indian cricket team and disrupted play. Sri Lanka eventually went on to win the Cup. Waugh: 'You've just dropped the World Cup' (1999) Coming in to bat at 48-3, then-Australian captain Steve Waugh was in some pressure. While batting at 56, Waugh hit a lofted ball toward Herschelle Gibbs, who seemed to have caught the ball, but in a moment of celebration, ended up dropping it. Waugh led his team to victory with a match-winning knock of 120 not out. Bangladesh stuns Pakistan (1999) Featuring in the World Cup for the first time, Bangladesh outplayed eventual runners up Pakistan in convincing fashion. The minnows beat Pakistan by 62 runs, bowling them out for 161. According to BBC , the win meant so much to Bangladesh that a national holiday was declared the following day. Highest partnership - Dravid and Ganguly (318) v Sri Lanka (1999) After Sadagoppan Ramesh was dismissed in the first over, Rahul Dravid joined Sourav Ganguly for the next 45 overs to post the biggest partnership in World Cup history, putting on an incredible 318 runs and helping India post a mammoth total of 373 for 6. India eventually won the match by a massive 157-run margin. Alan Donald's run out (1999) In one of the most dramatic finishes in World Cup history, South Africa failed to qualify for the final after its match with Australia ended in a tie. Chasing 214, South Africa needed one run for victory from three balls and a wicket in hand but a big mix-up between Lance Klusener and Alan Donald led to the latter running himself out, making Australia the finalist on net run-rate. Lowest total in a World Cup Canada (36) v Sri Lanka (2003) Sri Lanka produced an amazing bowling performance to bowl out minnows Canada for a paltry 36 runs, the lowest total in World Cup and ODI history. With no Canadian batsman hitting double figures, Sri Lanka wrapped the match in under five overs! Best bowling figures Glenn McGrath (7-15) v Namibia (2003) Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath posted the best bowling figures in a World Cup after taking 7/15 against minnows Namibia who were bowled out for just a mere 45 runs in 14 overs. Australia won the match by a massive 256 runs. Kenya becomes the first non-test nation to reach semifinals (2003) Kenya made the most of the forfeited match against New Zealand when it went on to qualify from its group for the Super Six stage. Continuing with its impressive performances, Kenya defeated Zimbabwe to reach its maiden semifinal, eventually losing to India. Malinga's majestic spell (2007) Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga produced an amazing spell against South Africa, taking four wickets in four balls to almost cause a near upset. Though the Proteas ended up winning the match with one wicket to spare, Malinga stole the spotlight with his scintillating bowling display. Dwayne Leverock's catch (2007) A policeman by profession and weighing 127 kgs ( 280 lbs) , Bermuda's Dwanye Leverock proved that appearances can be deceiving on the cricket field just like in life. He pulled off a stunning one-handed catch of India's Robin Uthappa in the first slip. Flintoff's pedalo incident (2007) Andrew Flintoff was involved in a 4 am drunk adventure on a pedalo ( pedal-operated boat) during the World Cup, which led to his sacking from the England vice-captaincy and a one-match ban. He later apologized profusely for this incident and took full responsibility. Highest total in a World Cup - India (413-5) v Bermuda (2007) India's troika took a liking to Bermuda's inexperienced bowling attack and posted a mammoth 413 in their 50 overs. Virender Sehwag's blitzkrieg (114 runs of 87 balls) followed by ballistic performances from Yuvraj Singh (83 runs of 46 balls) and Sachin Tendulkar (57 runs of 29 balls) were the main wreckers-in-chief . Farcical ending to final (bad light) (2007) Batting first in a game reduced to 38 overs-a-side because of rain, Australia notched up 281 courtesy Adam Gilchrist's century (149). Sri Lanka's reply was further interrupted by rain and the umpires, during a stoppage after 33 overs, incorrectly announced Australia's win. Upon realizing the error, the umpires gave Sri Lanka the option of batting the remaining three overs the next day, which they declined and eventually ended up losing the match by 53 runs. Kevin O'Brien's record-breaking century (2011) It would be no understatement to say that Ireland were not the favourites going into the Group league match against a much-stronger English side. The latter did not disappoint by setting the Irish a 300+ total. Not one to respect reputation, Kevin O'Brien resurrected Ireland from 106-4 and with the fastest century in World Cup history as Ireland beat England by three wickets. He scored a brilliant 113 off 63 balls as Ireland chased down 329, the highest run-chase in a World Cup match. Dhoni's tactical switch in the final (2011) Known for taking risks, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the biggest one of his life when he came to bat ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh in the World Cup final during India's run chase. Vindicating his stand, he produced a match-winning performance in the final, scoring 91 not out to clinch the trophy for India. | 1 | 8,037 | sports |
Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has found himself at the center of some unfortunate gossip rumors, and they may have cost him a pretty penny. Last week, some photos surfaced that appeared to show Swaggy P hanging out with two ladies who were not Iggy. He was seen escorting them from his 1962 Chevy Impala which Azalea bought for him into a private home. Whether by coincidence or not, Iggy was spotted over the weekend driving around in a brand new Ferrari. According to Terez Owens, Young bought his girlfriend the car as a gift. Of course, Iggy can easily afford her own $250,000 car if she wants one. But for what it's worth, it does sound like the photos got Young into some trouble. Remember all that good and inappropriate stuff Swaggy P said about Iggy last year? He wouldn't cheat on her, would he? | 1 | 8,038 | sports |
50 shades of sizzling: Hottest screen couples ever The erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey is gearing up for its Valentine's Day weekend release. Starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, the film is set to raise temperatures in cinemas worldwide. Click through to have a look at some of film's hottest on-screen pairings. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson As Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh As Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman As Rick Blaine and Ilsa Lund in Casablanca ( 1942) Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy As Tess Harding and Sam Craig in Woman of the Year (1942) Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart As Marie 'Slim' Browning and Harry Morgan in To Have and Have Not (1944) John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara As Sean Thornton and Mary Kate Danaher in The Quiet Man (1952) Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr As Milton Warden and Karen Holmes in From Here to Eternity (1953) Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge As Joe and Carmen Jones in Carmen Jones (1954) Cary Grant and Sophia Loren As Tom Winters and Cinzia Zaccardi in Houseboat (1958) Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward As Ben Quick and Clara Varner in The Long, Hot Summer (1958) Doris Day and Rock Hudson As Jan Morrow and Brad Allen in Pillow Talk (1959) George Peppard and Audrey Hepburn As Paul Varjack and Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton As Martha Pineda and Brown in The Comedians (1967) Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford As Katie and Hubbell in The Way We Were (1973) Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire As Rocky Balboa and Adrian in Rocky (1976) Woody Allen and Diane Keaton As Alvy Singer and Annie Hall in Annie Hall (1977) Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford As Princess Leia and Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta As Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko in Grease (1978) Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields As Emmeline and Richard Lestrange in The Blue Lagoon (1980) Jessica Lange and Jack Nicholson As Cora Papadakis and Frank Chambers in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger As John Gray and Elizabeth McGraw in Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) Robin Wright and Cary Elwes As Princess Buttercup and Westley in The Princess Bride (1987) Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey As Johnny Castle and Baby Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987) Carré Otis and Mickey Rourke As Emily Reed and James Wheeler in Wild Orchid (1989) Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan As Harry Burns and Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally (1989) Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze As Molly Jensen and Sam Wheat in Ghost (1990) Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp As Kim Boggs and Edward Scissorhands in Edward Scissorhands ( 1990) Julia Roberts and Richard Gere As Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman (1990) Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise As Shannon Christie and Joseph Donnelly in Far and Away (1992) Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone As Nick Curran and Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct (1992) Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan As Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed in Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke As Céline and Jesse Wallace in Before Sunrise (1995) Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan As Simran and Raj in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio As Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague in Romeo + Juliet ( 1996) George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer As Jack Taylor and Melanie Parker in One Fine Day ( 1996) Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet As Rose Bukater and Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997) Taye Diggs and Angela Bassett As Winston Shakespeare and Stella Payne in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts As William Thacker and Anna Scott in Notting Hill (1999) Heath Hedger and Julia Stiles As Patrick Verona and Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton As Leticia Musgrove and Hank Grotowski in Monster's Ball (2001) Oliver Martinez and Diane Lane As Connie Sumner and Paul Martel in Unfaithful (2002) Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes As Marisa Ventura and Christopher Marshall in Maid in Manhattan (2002) Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey As Andie Anderson and Ben Barry in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams As Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton in The Notebook (2004) Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger As Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar in Brokeback Mountain (2005) Will Smith and Eva Mendes As Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens and Sara Melas in Hitch (2005) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie As John and Jane Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Catherine Zeta-Jones and Antonio Banderas As Elena de la Vega and Zorro in The Legend of Zorro (2005) Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner As Sarah Huttinger and Beau Burroughs in Rumor Has It (2005) Dev Patel and Freida Pinto As Jamal Malik and Latika in Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson As Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise (2008-2012) James Franco and Sean Penn As Scott Smith and Harvey Milk in Milk (2008) Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz As Juan Antonio and Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds As Margaret Tate and Andrew Paxton in The Proposal (2009) Annette Bening and Julianne Moore As Nic and Jules Allgood in The Kids Are All Right (2010) Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo As George Valentin and Peppy Miller in The Artist ( 2011) Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman As Thor and Jane Foster in Thor (2011) Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper As Tiffany Maxwell and Pat Solatano, Jr in Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux As Adèle and Emma in Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013) Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley As Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster in The Fault in Our Stars (2014) | 6 | 8,039 | entertainment |
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While the Buckeyes are loaded at quarterback, adding another top prospect could never hurt. College Football Insider Dave Miller has the latest on Torrance Gibson and if Urban Meyer should be worried the star QB will be staying down south. | 1 | 8,044 | sports |
Work continues in the aftermath of the bridge collapse on Interstate 75, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 in Cincinnati. The collapse killed a worker and injured a truck driver. The Ohio Department of Transportation said the busy artery through downtown Cincinnati will be closed at least two to three days. Work continues in the aftermath of the bridge collapse on Interstate 75, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 in Cincinnati. This photo provided by the Cincinnati Fire and EMS, shows the scene following a highway overpass collapse in Cincinnati on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. This photo provided by the Cincinnati Fire and EMS, shows the scene following a highway overpass collapse in Cincinnati on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Police, fire and rescue workers respond to an overpass collapse on I-75 just north of the new Hopple Street bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Police, fire and rescue workers respond to an overpass collapse on I-75 just north of the new Hopple Street bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Work continues in the aftermath of the bridge collapse on Interstate 75, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 in Cincinnati. Police, fire and rescue workers respond to an overpass collapse on I-75 just north of the new Hopple Street bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. | 5 | 8,045 | news |
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Surprise: Your husband might not tell you everything. From his wild college years to what he really did at his bachelor party, there are some things you may never know about your main man . But there are certain secrets five, in fact that most men are likely to keep from their wives, according to an expert. What's going on with his health. "Some men keep their own health secret from wives and this is a lot more common than you'd expect," says relationship expert April Masini. "If something doesn't feel right, or things aren't functioning the way they should, men sometimes hesitate to tell their wives, and often withhold health secrets. While these secrets aren't going to harm a marriage in the way a sexual betrayal would, they can create mistrust and great worry when they're found out." When and why he's worried. "Secret worries that many men have that a wife may inherit the breast cancer that runs in her family, or will leave him or betray him because she's pursued, has a history of cheating, or is much younger," says Masini. "If a worry is well founded, keeping it secret isn't a good idea. In fact, worry about a health issue may induce a wife to get her health taken care of, and could actually save her life." His finances. "Keeping financial secrets are often as bad as keeping betrayal secrets because money is a hot-spot in relationships," Masini explains. "It's often skirted and not discussed openly and honestly, so when a secret is discovered, and that secret has to do with money, there's an, 'aha, I knew it!' factor that doesn't exist with healthy secrets or worry secrets." What he's buying for you. "Whether it's an impulse purchase or something he's been saving up for, many men keep gifts secret because they want to please their women," says Masini. "On the surface, this is a lovely gesture. But the times when a secret gift is harmful is when a family budget is an issue, and there's a big tax bill pending or a tuition bill due, and the non-returnable sports car in the driveway, with the big pink bow, looks less like a present than an onus. Other times, women would simply rather remodel their own kitchen, choose their own jewelry or pick their gift, whatever it is. So guys who buy secret presents for control freak wives, should fear the wrath that will follow." If his job changes. "Men will often keep a demotion or being fired secret as long as possible in an effort to remedy the situation, or simply avoid disappointing his wife," Masini says. "It's really important that the wife understand and empathize with how important men identify with work, and that this isn't just the loss or reduction of a paycheck. It's an identity shift and a hit to his self esteem. While this is a harmful secret, it's one that requires particular empathy." More from Brides: 20 Ways to Throw the Best Wedding Ever How To Find The Perfect Wedding Dress For Your Body Type The Top Fall 2015 Wedding Dress Trends | 4 | 8,047 | lifestyle |
Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson was arrested Tuesday morning on domestic violence charges, according to AL.com . Anderson was reportedly charged with misdemeanor third-degree domestic violence and criminal mischief. Bond was set at $500. The 6-2, 258-pound sophomore played in all but three games last season and recorded three sacks. Since the NFL's run of high-profile cases last year, domestic violence was something Alabama coach Nick Saban addressed prior to the 2014 season, as AL.com noted. MORE: SN early Top 10 | Why Alabama isn't going away | 20 key players returning "We teach our players they should not evaluate the circumstances of someone else in terms of how they treat (women)," Saban said in August. "Every person should be treated with the kind of respect you would like to be treated with regardless of their station, anyone from whoever cleans the building, cleans the locker room, to whoever the president of the university is. "The right way to treat all those people is the right way. There is not some other way. I think the message is very effective that we had the other night and we continue to support that in terms of the kind of respect we want our players to show other people." | 1 | 8,048 | sports |
The blockbuster movie "American Sniper," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper, has brought renewed attention to the story of the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Chris Kyle has 160 confirmed kills under his belt from his time as a Navy SEAL sniper in Iraq. The actual number of people he killed is likely even higher Kyle claimed he killed 255 people. (Confirmed kills must be verified by witnesses.) "American Sniper" had a huge opening weekend at the box office, netting $90.2 million. The movie, which is based on Kyle's autobiography of the same name, has been nominated for six Oscars, including best picture. Kyle died in 2013 after being shot by a soldier suffering from PTSD. The story behind Kyle's military career and subsequent return to the U.S. is a bit more muddled and complex than what's shown in the movie, which has been the subject of a debate about whether the film overly glorifies Kyle and the horrors of war. Kyle was born in Texas to a church deacon and a Sunday school teacher, according to a 2013 profile of him in D Magazine. His father moved around a lot for work, so he grew up in different areas of the state. His upbringing in Texas taught him to love guns. He went hunting with his father and brother and liked to practice his shot with a BB gun. In high school, Kyle earned himself a reputation as a defender of his friends he was willing to start a fight if it meant sticking up for someone else. After high school, he attended Tarleton State University in Texas for two years before enlisting in the Navy and undergoing SEAL training. Shortly after marrying, Kyle deployed to Iraq and proved his skills as a sniper. His first kill was in Nasiriya, Iraq in 2003. He shot a woman who was preparing to throw a grenade at approaching Marines. "The first time you're killing somebody, you're not even sure you can do it," Kyle said in an interview with Time. "You think you can, but you never know until you're actually put in that position and you do it." In one legendary shot later in his career, he hit an insurgent target who was 1.2 miles away. Using his scope, he spotted the insurgent on the roof of a building and took him out. In an interview with Lester Holt on the Today show, Kyle called it a "lucky shot." Kyle saw the killing he did as a necessary part of protecting American troops. He has said that he never regretted pulling the trigger because he viewed it as "us" or "them" scenario either he takes out someone he sees as a threat, or that person takes out American troops. In his interviews for the D Magazine profile, Kyle said: "You don't think of the people you kill as people. They're just targets. You can't think of them as people with families and jobs. They rule by putting terror in the hearts of innocent people. The things they would do beheadings, dragging Americans through the streets alive, the things they would do to little boys and women just to keep them terrified and quiet ... That part is easy. I definitely don't have any regrets about that." He started earning a dangerous reputation among the insurgents, who called him the "devil of Ramadi" (one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq where Kyle served) and put a bounty on his head. "It gave me pride, knowing I was doing my job enough to get in the minds of the terrorists and make them fearful of me," he told Holt. Kyle survived six IED attack and three gunshot wounds in four tours of duty in Iraq before he retired in 2009. His wife gave Kyle what he interpreted as an ultimatum Taya wanted him to return home to his family and two young children he hardly knew, or the marriage would be over. Kyle, like many veterans, had trouble adjusting to civilian life after he returned home. The hardest part about coming home was missing his "boys" and missing "being around them in the action," he told D Magazine. "That's your whole life, every day for years," he said. "I hate to say it, but when you're back and you're just walking around a mall or something, you feel like a pussy. ... You hear someone whining about something at a stoplight, and it's like, 'Man, three weeks ago I was getting shot at, and you're complaining about I don't even care what.'" Kyle also found that much of the American public didn't understand and couldn't relate to the realities of war. "For the most part, the public is very soft," he told Time. "You live in a dream world. You have no idea what goes on on the other side of the world, the harsh realities that these people are doing to themselves and then to our guys. And there are certain things that need to be done to take care of [American troops]." Kyle eventually found a purpose in being a father and helping veterans and civilians. He started Craft International, a defense contracting company, and took veterans to shooting ranges as a sort of therapy. It was during one of these sessions that Kyle was killed. A woman who lived near Kyle had heard of how he met with veterans after they returned home for war, and she called him one day to ask if he could help her son, who was suffering from mental illness and might have been suicidal. So Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield agreed to take the 25-year-old Marine to the shooting range to blow off steam, according to D Magazine. Eddie Ray Routh shot and killed both Kyle and Littlefield. He is now facing trial for their murders. Bradley Cooper, who plays Kyle in the film adaptation of his autobiography, got Kyle's blessing to make the movie shortly before he died. The film's release started a debate about how accurate Kyle's story is. He claimed in his book, without naming names, that he punched former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura at a bar after Ventura insulted Navy SEALs. Last year, a jury awarded Ventura $1.8 million in damages for the passage in Kyle's book that they deemed libelous. Another story that's part of Kyle's legend couldn't be verified by reporters. Kyle had reportedly told some people that shortly after he got back from Iraq, he killed two men at a Texas gas station when they tried to carjack him. When a reporter asked him if the story was true, Kyle said it was. But when news outlets went looking for documentation of the incident, they couldn't find it. But Cooper has argued that the film is meant to make people pay attention to the plight of veterans nothing more. "[American Sniper] is not a political discussion about war," Cooper told The Daily Beast. "It's a discussion about the reality. And the reality is that people are coming home, and we have to take care of them." Former Navy SEAL Sniper instructor Brandon Webb, who served on SEAL Team 3 with Kyle, wrote that "Chris Kyle was a human being, a Texan, Navy SEAL, father, husband, and a hero to many at a time when we need all the heroes we can get. I knew him to be a good person, regardless of all the bulls--- floating around in the media." | 5 | 8,049 | news |
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The Day in Sports Photos Win for Serena Serena Williams celebrates during her women's singles match against Belgium's Alison Van Uytvanck on day two of the 2015 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday. Party foul Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (bottom) is doused by drinks falling off the tray of a waiter serving courtside fans after sliding into them during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in Denver. The Spurs won 109-99. IMAGES: 2014-15 NBA SEASON Stink eye for the ref Rakeem Christmas of the Syracuse Orange reacts to a referee's call during the game against the Boston College Eagles on Tuesday at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. IMAGES: COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON Qatar Masters tees off Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar. Aoki a Giant Larry Baer, President and CEO of the San Francisco Giants, introduces Nori Aoki during a press conference at AT&T Park on Tuesday in San Francisco. Aoki played for the Kansas City Royals in 2014. Super Bowl bound Official game balls for NFL's Super Bowl XLIX sit in a bin before being laced and inflated at the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in Ada, Ohio, Tuesday. The New England Patriots will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFL championship on Sunday, Feb. 1, in Glendale, Ariz. Sharapova advances Maria Sharapova of Russia serves in her second-round match against Alexandra Panova of Russia during day three at Melbourne Park on Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia. Sharapova struggled but won the match in three sets. New man in Denver New Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak speaks to the media at the Broncos training facility on Tuesday in Englewood, Colo. Getting air in Austria Samuel Ruttiman of Australia competes in the Men's Ski Slopestyle qualification rounds of the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championship 2015 on Tuesday in Kreischberg, Austria. Caught in a Cylone Iowa State forward Jameel McKay, left, dunks the ball in front of Kansas State forward Nino Williams on Jan. 20 in Ames, Iowa. McKay scored 15 points as Iowa State won 77-71. IMAGES: COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON Kings of the ice Los Angeles Kings ice crew members maintain the ice during a game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. IMAGES: NHL ICE GIRLS Lousy teamwork Iraq's Ahmed Ibrahim kicks teammate Waleed Salim Al-Lami in the face as they go for the ball during their Asian Cup Group D soccer match against Palestine at the Canberra Stadium in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday. Going down Jared Goldberg of the U.S. races down the famous Hahnenkamm course during the men's downhill training of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbuehel, Austria, on Tuesday. Big serve for Novak Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves in his first round match against Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia during day two of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday in Melbourne. Overtime thriller New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin (62) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators in overtime during a game on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Rangers won 3-2. IMAGES: 2014-15 NHL SEASON Wildcats remain perfect Karl-Anthony Towns of the Kentucky Wildcats goes to the basket against Damian Jones of the Vanderbilt Commodores on Jan. 20 in Lexington. Kentucky won the game to run their season record to 18-0. IMAGES: COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON Have a seat Chris Vande Velde (76) of the Philadelphia Flyers checks Robert Bortuzzo of the Pittsburgh Penguins into the glass during a game on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 3-2 in overtime. IMAGES: 2014-15 NHL SEASON Sumo push Sadanofuji, left, pushes Chinese wrestler Sokokurai out of the ring to win during day ten of the Grand Sumo New Year Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. Arm battle J.J. Hickson #7 of the Denver Nuggets battles for position against Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. IMAGES: 2014-15 NBA SEASON Wild puck chase Jyrki Jokipakka #2 of the Dallas Stars tries to control the puck against Milan Lucic #17 of the Boston Bruins in the third period at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. IMAGES: 2014-15 NHL SEASON Thunder dunk Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. IMAGES: 2014-15 NBA SEASON Emre Can get to it Chelsea's Diego Costa challenges Liverpool's Emre Can (L) during their English League Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England. IMAGES: PREVIOUS DAY'S PHOTOS | 1 | 8,052 | sports |
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Everyone knows clothes get washed in the washing machine, but you might be surprised to know there are several other household items that you can toss in there, too. You'll save time and money and love how fresh and clean these items are after a quick spin in your machine. Stuffed animals: If you have a little one, or a dog or cat, you can toss their lovies in the washing machine for a deep cleaning. Sneakers: Give your sneakers a good cleaning and add them to the wash. Pair them with a few towels to keep your washing machine balanced - and cut back on all the potential banging. Pillows: Your bedroom pillows are also safe to add to the wash. Not sure what to do? Follow these easy cleaning directions . Backpacks: Cloth and nylon backpacks are also safe to add to your washing machine. Just double-check for any plastic parts, and keep the water set at cold to prevent any melting or shrinkage. Rubber-backed rugs: The rubber-backed rugs in your bathroom or kitchen are also safe to wash in the washing machine. And washing them monthly gets rid of any lingering mold or mildew. Curtains: Add washing your fabric curtains to your seasonal cleaning checklist, and launder them in the washing machine. But if they have liners, or tags that suggest that they should be dry-cleaned only, take them to the cleaners. Chair cushions: If your kitchen or dining room chair cushions are tie-ons, you can safely clean them in the washing machine when spills happen. Car mats: Refresh your car mats, and give them a spin in your washing machine. Plastic shower curtain: Plastic shower curtains and liners are the worst to clean. Make it easy on yourself, and wash them in cold water with help from your washing machine. Gym bag: Cloth or nylon gym bags are also safe to wash in the washing machine. Yoga mat: Keep the funk away and toss your yoga mat in the washing machine. And DIY this easy yoga mat spray to keep your mat fresh between washings. Fabric bags: After removing all your stuff, fabric shoulder bags get a much-deserved cleaning in the washing machine. Air-dry to avoid any shrinkage - especially if your bag has a zipper. Feather bed: Even your feather bed can go in the washing machine. Follow these easy cleaning directions to refresh yours. | 4 | 8,055 | lifestyle |
Cooking great vegetarian food is not rocket science. In fact, some of our favorite chefs like Yotam Ottelenghi embrace a veggie-forward menu, proving that we don't need meat for flavor or substance. Whether you're a full-time vegetarian, a fan of Meatless Monday, or begrudgingly eat your greens, there are a few tricks of the trade for making meat-free meals more satisfying. 1. Embrace Alterna-Protein This (hopefully) goes without saying: A vegetarian meal needn't be comprised exclusively of vegetables. In fact, please don't toss some raw carrot and lettuce on a plate and call it good. We go for hearty, hefty, protein-packed options that round out the dish and can stand in for meat. Tofu is brilliant here, provided you treat it right. In the wrong hands, tofu can be bland with an unappealing texture. Season it well and pair it with big, bold flavors and let the texture work for you, not against you. Give it a hard sear or grill it to impart a crust…or succumb to the softness and use it in a soup. Another way we like to eat our tofu? As noodles! Yuba , strips of sliced tofu skin, are fantastic in a stir-fry. Other non-meat proteins to use and love include tempeh (made from fermented soy and grains), seitan (wheat gluten), and, of course, nuts and seeds. Whole grains contain protein and are particularly tasty in salad. 2. Get a Little (or a Lot) Spicy It's easy to get wrapped up in the simple salt-and-pepper routine, but it's especially important to go big and bold when it comes to seasoning your veggie-friendly food. Fresh herbs are your friend, as are dried spices. Break free from the usual suspects (We love you, thyme and rosemary, but it's time to give someone else a chance in the spotlight). Hearty roasted root vegetables are the perfect blank canvas for experiments in spicing. Not sure where to start? Vadouvan , a blend made with shallot, onion, and garlic, adds a warming curry-like note. Like things hot? Try Aleppo pepper, a complex, spicy-sweet chile we're obsessed with. Don't be shy with the sauces, either. Harissa yogurt brings the heat and then calms it down with cooling, creamy dairy it's great drizzled over carrots. Or, go green with a herb-packed vinaigrette made from parsley, tahini, lemon, and garlic . No matter how you season it, be generous (liberal, even). You've got to play big to win big, right? 3. Build Deep, Dark Flavors Just as a steak or roast can take on a deep, caramelized crust during a stovetop sear or aggressive roast, so can your veggies. Those crusty, crunchy, and crispy browned bits add flavor from the outside-in not to mention, to sauces. Use a good amount of fat (more on that in tip no. 5) and crank the heat for vegetables that are golden-brown and crackling-hot, not mushy or soft. That whole head of cauliflower in the picture above wouldn't be as much of a looker with milky, pale florets. Keep a close watch, though: It does't take long to go from golden to blackened. 4. Use All of the Colors Vegetables have a serious advantage over meat: They come in an array of stunning colors. From bright pink radishes to verdant kale , there's a whole color wheel out there for you to explore the Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh at the top of this article are proof. A visually appealing plate is way more satisfying to eat and, of course, looks better on Instagram . Choosing in-season produce at the peak of ripeness ensures that the color will really pop. Think bright red tomatoes versus their pale winter cousins. 5. Don't Be Afraid of Fat Fat is flavor, so use it with wild abandon! Okay, maybe not wild abandon. But don't fear it, either. People who cook with beef, pork, chicken, and lamb have an almost unfair advantage, because the meat's fat keeps things juicy and flavors the dish. But with a little creativity, our veggie friends can game the system. Butter adds a sweetness to dishes when cooked with (and don't even get us started on the wonders of nutty brown butter ). If you're vegan and butter's a no-go, coconut oil should get heavy play in your kitchen. We love it so much, we even use it in our baked goods . Nuts make salads and grain bowls more filling. A drizzle of flavored oil adds richness to soups. A swirl of full-fat yogurt introduces unctuous creaminess. Go forth and cook! 6. Fill Up on the Good Stuff Hearty whole grains are important for feeling satisfied and full after a meal. Remember, vegetarian cooking does not have to mean rabbit food! Whether you make grains the centerpiece of the meal with a risotto or pilaf, or just add a quarter-cup to your salad or soup, they'll add flavor, texture, and substance to a dish. These hearty salads are sure to satisfy anyone vegetarian or not. | 0 | 8,056 | foodanddrink |
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So you've perfected your guacamole game, you're Instagramming expertly-crafted avocado toast , and you'll never eat a brown rice bowl without a few slices on top. You're now ready to start incorporating your favorite year-round wünderfruit into everything you make, from smoothies to salad dressings to desserts. Think of this as a 300-level course in how to make everything you cook even better. Upgrade Your Smoothies Many smoothies get their creamy texture from yogurt or soft fruits like bananas. But if you're trying to go dairy-free or want to avoid that "banana-y" flavor that can sometimes overpower other ingredients, swapping in avocado will give smoothies a similar creaminess with a milder flavor. You can add avocado to any smoothie that lacks a little body, but it works especially well in green smoothies, because it acts as an emulsifier that brings together bits of blended raw greens that can sometimes have a grainy mouthfeel without a creamy element. Try subbing avocado for either the peanut butter or banana in this smoothie . But we wouldn't dare call this avocado sea salt shake from Portland's Perierra Crêperie a smoothie, but it is green. Just sayin'. Get the Recipe: Avocado Smoothie Replace the Dairy in Your Salad Dressings Dairy-rich dressings like Caesar and green goddess rely on ingredients like buttermilk, mayonnaise, or egg yolks for that well-emulsified, thick consistency. Dialing back slightly on the dairy and adding some avocado will lighten up your salad while adding even more of that silky-smooth texture you're going for. Like all heavier dressings, use avocado-based dressings to coat sturdier greens like kale or cabbage (delicate greens will wilt). Get the Recipe: Charred Romaine with Tomatillo Dressing Add It to Soups and Sauces Add a creamy element to herby condiments and sauces like salsa verde and pesto by adding some puréed avocado. This will create a more spreadable sauce that you can use as a substitute for mayonnaise on sandwiches. Or serve it as a dressed-up guac, with warm pita for dipping. If you're already an avocado smoothie fan, you're halfway to falling in love with chilled, savory avocado soup. Get the Recipe: Avocado and Crab Soup Turn Your Dips Into Alt Guacs Stir mashed or puréed avocado into a savory yogurt dip to balance out the tangy flavor. Or try it stirred into hummus and other bean-based dips for extra creaminess. As a general rule, experiment with cold or room temperature dips, as adding avocado to hot dips will cause it to break down and turn to an unappealing, gloppy mush. As with guacamole, you can add an extra squeeze of citrus to your newly avocado-fied dip to prevent it from discoloring. Get the Recipe: Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro Have Avocados for Dessert We're on a permanent quest for healthy(-ish) desserts that taste awesome . Avocado can hold its own in creamy desserts like ice cream , chocolate puddings and mousses, and chocolate truffles . For the true avocado fanatic, there's also this avocado pie thing. | 0 | 8,059 | foodanddrink |
By Joe Mags The Warriors needed just 25 minutes from their starting point guard to defeat the Nuggets by 43 points, a game that Steph Curry and Golden State were winning by 27 at halftime. Golden State, now 33-6, is the NBA's premier team, atop the far mightier of the two conferences by 3.5 games despite the terrific 31-win campaign taking place in Portland. Denver is no Portland, but the Nuggets are far better than their 18 wins imply. (If Denver played in the Eastern Conference… Well, we've all heard that line before.) Back to Curry. The leading vote getter amongst Western Conference All-Star hopefuls scored 20 points in his 25 minutes against Denver on a ho-hum shooting performance for his bewildering standards 7-of-13 from the field overall, 2-of-5 on threes. Golden State won the game in large part because of its collection of elite shooters; the team outshot Denver from the field by 20 percentage points, and splashed six more 3s on roughly the same number of attempts. For good measure, the Warriors even had a better night from the charity stripe, making 21 of 27 free throw attempts, roughly 78 percent compared to the Nuggets' 63 percent. Oh, I'm sorry. Back to Curry. The NBA's greatest volume shooter needed no more than 25 minutes to distribute eight assists, exactly his per game average in his sixth season. The Warriors are the NBA's second best passing team by the numbers, as only Atlanta assists on more of its buckets; then again, Golden State scores more often than Atlanta does, with its 110.1 offensive rating besting the East's top team by 3.3 points per 100 possessions. And both teams protect the basketball at a top five rate. I keep doing that. Sorry, sorry, it won't happen again. Do you see what I'm doing? Is it possible that we are taking Curry for granted not just in this, his finest season yet, but all together? There is and I'm not just saying this to be hyperbolic NO HISTORICAL PRECEDENT for what we are watching him do on the court. The man is attempting 16.4 shots per game, including 7.6 attempts from deep, and making 49.9 percent of them. This includes three 3s a night, when the entire universe understands the three-point shot is to Curry what the camera was to Conrad Hall . The only shooter in Curry's stratosphere when considering number of attempts and degree of difficulty is Kyle Korver, who may as well be wearing Johnny Storm's Fantastic Four uniform . I'm pretty sure if you spilled oil anywhere near Kyle Korver or Steph Curry these days you would incinerate anything within miles and miles. But Korver isn't given the same to-do list as Curry, who is asked to play and defend the point guard position an unforgiving and altogether more taxing ordeal. Steph Curry is a laboratory experiment where Ray Allen is given Kyrie Irving's ball-handling and the endearing charm of Bradley Cooper. He's quickly becoming the game's biggest ticket, it's strongest combination of likeability and ability; the "Steph Curry Heatcheck" alert system is installed in the friendships of even the most casual basketball fans. Defense, once considered a gaping hole in his resume, is now another tool in his belt, as Curry has transformed from a skinny younger brother that Mark Jackson would hide on opponent's fifth options to a 6'3″ pesticide that pokes and pries at the ball while his crew of lengthy chameleon defenders holds opponents to league-low offensive efficiency. Curry is averaging more than two steals per game, part of the 16 turnovers Golden State forces each night, and a large reason why the Warriors lead the NBA in fast break points (20.5). I'm not sure there is a player who can do what Steph Curry does night after night for the Warriors. This is a franchise that, up until very recently, was going nowhere. Ever since Curry fell to Golden State in the 2009 NBA Draft, good things have just sort of happened to them. This is the deepest team in the NBA, but does their depth and versatility matter nearly as much without the game's best point guard and most creative, multipurpose assassin running the show and pumping up the blue-and-gold crowd? Are they an NBA Finals contender without Curry? So long as Golden State is leaps and bounds better than every other team in the sport, I'm not sure there is a more valuable player in basketball than Curry. The case for James Harden as MVP is as strong as an ox. That we even begin the MVP discourse this early speaks loudly to our undying passion as fans for the history of the all-time great players. Complex Magazine recently ranked its version of the Best Rappers Alive each year since 1979 , a list that my friends and I devoured and debated for hours. It is not a perfect list those who are Team Nicki, please, show yourself! but it's also not supposed to be: the extreme subjectivity of the entire conversation is an immovable obstacle in the way of "getting it right." But the reason why we argue so loudly for our favorite musicians, athletes, and films is because we are invested and not because we are right. A great basketball player will win MVP at the end of this season, and that winner will (a) not be a consensus selection across all of basketball and (b) is not guaranteed a championship, or even an NBA Finals appearance when everything is all said and done. But my understanding is the MVP award goes to the most irreplaceable player in the league throughout the regular season. There is no question shot after shot, dish after dish, highlight after highlight that player is Curry. Now please, tell me why I'm wrong. | 1 | 8,060 | sports |
Any chef will tell you that spending most of one's waking life standing in a hot kitchen dealing with sharp knives and hot pans can be a recipe for serious injury. But while cuts, scrapes, and burns all go with the territory, some chefs have found themselves in situations from which they're lucky to have escaped with their lives. Gordon Ramsay and 9 Other Chefs Who Cheated Death Any chef will tell you that spending most of one's waking life standing in a hot kitchen dealing with sharp knives and hot pans can be a recipe for serious injury. But while cuts, scrapes, and burns all go with the territory, some chefs have found themselves in situations from which they're lucky to have escaped with their lives. Cindy Pawlcyn On a Sunday afternoon in April 2014, a Lexus carrying pioneering Napa Valley chef Cindy Pawlcyn (Mustards Grill) and her husband, John, was struck head-on in a horrifying collision that killed a boy in the other car. While crash photos show that the damage could have easily been much worse, Pawlcyn's injuries were listed as moderate, and John's injuries were minor. Gordon Ramsay Back in 2008, Ramsay was filming a BBC segment about puffin hunting in Iceland when he slipped and fell off an 85-foot cliff into icy water below. He remained below the surface for 45 seconds as he struggled to remove his heavy waterproof clothing and boots. "I was panicking and my lungs were filling with water," he told The Telegraph . "When I got to the top after getting my boots off, I was dazed and my head was totally numb." After he was pulled from the water by his crew, he was treated for a gash on his leg at his hotel, and also received stitches on his nose, where to add insult to injury he had been bitten by one of the puffins. Jacob Effrig Jacob Effrig was the chef at a Sacramento sandwich shop called Mad Subs when, in 2010, he was involved in a serious car accident that claimed the life of his best friend. The chef, who was 24 at the time, was in a coma for months and nearly died after having a stroke due to a bad reaction to medication. While he still experiences some John Burton Race Chef John Burton Race, who owns a Michelin-starred restaurant called The New Angel in Dartmouth, Devon, in the U.K., and became a celebrity in England after being featured in a TV show called French Leave, underwent routine surgery to have his pacemaker replaced in 2006 at the age of 49. He was rushed back to the hospital after an infection developed few days later, however, and is only alive today due to a six-and-a-half-hour operation. Mark Iacono Lucali serves some of the best pizza in Brooklyn, but the chef and owner had a brush with death after a 2011 stabbing on a Brooklyn street in broad daylight left him in critical condition with injuries to his neck, back, and legs. While he wasn't able to reveal the cause of the altercation to news outlets, within a year he was back in the kitchen, brushing off his brush with death as if it were no big deal. "I have no feeling in, say, about 50 percent of my body, maybe forever," he told Grub Street . "But that's okay, it's nothin' really." Matt Murphy When the executive chef of M Bistro at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, Matt Murphy, tripped over one of his daughter's toys and scraped his knee in 2010, he brushed it off. But he became extremely ill a couple days later, and was rushed to the hospital on death's door with necrotizing fasciitis, a "flesh-eating disease" that has a 90-percent mortality rate. Murphy was rushed into surgery and put into a coma for 16 weeks; during that time, he underwent 16 surgeries and was resuscitated three times. After extensive physical therapy, he's made a miraculous recovery. Nathanial Zimet Nathanial Zimet, the chef at New Orleans' Boucherie, was shot three times while sitting in his car during a 2011 robbery attempt. He very nearly died, but, after a lengthy hospital stay, was well enough to appear on Food Network's Chopped . He won the competition, and with it $10,000. Nookie Postal Former Boston Red Sox executive chef Steve "Nookie" Postal developed a following while appearing on Bravo's Around the World in 80 Plates in 2012. He began feeling ill while appearing in the show's finale, he told The Daily Dish , experiencing a major lack of energy, and when symptoms didn't get better after returning home, he went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a massive pulmonary embolism. He remained in the hospital for three weeks on a regimen of blood thinners and other medicines, and was able to return to work three months later. Today he's head chef at Boston's Commonwealth. Rachael Ray After moving to New York in her early 20s, Rachael Ray lived in Queens and worked at a specialty store on the Upper East Side called Agata & Valentina. According to Allen Salkin's From Scratch, one night when she was 27 she fended off a mugger with pepper spray, but he returned a couple weeks later, dragged her to a dark corner, and began beating her with a gun. He ran off when a local dog approached, but Ray was so badly shaken that she left New York and didn't move back for several years. Sav Savane A Lexington, Kentucky, restaurant owner named Mamadou "Sav" Savane was seriously injured last year after a 20-gallon pot of boiling chicken peanut stew fell on him, causing second-degree burns on more than 50 percent of his body. Sav ran a beloved local restaurant caked Sav's Grill & West African Cuisine, and the community rallied around him, setting up an online fundraiser that raised $50,000 in 36 hours. Family and friends also stepped up to keep the restaurant open while he recovered. Sav made a full recovery, and was back at work within weeks. | 0 | 8,061 | foodanddrink |
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President Obama, who took office six years ago amid a historic recession and two U.S. wars, declared unequivocally Tuesday that the nation had clawed its way out of those dire straits, praising Americans for their resilience but also pointedly taking credit for leading the way. "America, for all that we've endured; for all the grit and hard work required to come back; for all the tasks that lie ahead, know this: The shadow of crisis has passed," Obama said in his sixth State of the Union address to the nation and a joint session of Congress in the House chamber. After years of fighting with Republicans over where to take the country, Obama delivered an hour-long defense of his policies that at times sounded like a victory lap. He asserted that the brightening economic picture including accelerating job growth, more people with health insurance and lower gas prices had proved that he was right, and his adversaries misguided, all along. The president had been cautious over the past two years not to gloat over news of fitful economic growth, mindful that the economy remained tenuous and public confidence uneasy. But with the jobless rate well below 6 percent, the stock market nearing record highs and his job-approval ratings rebounding , Obama on Tuesday night dropped his veneer of reserve and appeared to delight in having proved his critics wrong. "At every step, we were told our goals were misguided or too ambitious, that we would crush jobs and explode deficits," he said. "Instead, we've seen the fastest economic growth in over a decade, our deficits cut by two-thirds, a stock market that has doubled, and health-care inflation at its lowest rate in 50 years." "So the verdict is clear," Obama said. At times Tuesday, Obama chided Republicans to help improve Washington's political discourse, and he harked back to the themes of national unity that helped him get elected in the first place in 2008. But in doing so, he also served to remind members of the GOP of the reasons their relationship is so fraught. When Republicans jokingly applauded after Obama noted that he had run his last campaign, the president paused and broke from his prepared text to deliver a spontaneous barb: "I know because I won both of them." Obama took the spotlight in front of Vice President Biden and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) intent on proving that he would remain relevant in the final quarter of his presidency as the race to replace him next year begins. Just two months after Democrats suffered a severe blow in the midterm elections, when voters handed control of both chambers to the GOP for the first time during his tenure, Obama's speech came amid warnings from Republicans to avoid divisive rhetoric and policies. "Tonight isn't about the president's legacy. It's about the people's priorities," Boehner said in a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday. "Making the government bigger isn't going to help the middle class. More growth and more opportunity will help the middle class, and those are the Republican priorities." But Obama had told allies that he would not kowtow to GOP demands despite the party's new majorities. The president announced early in his speech that he would focus less on the usual laundry list of new proposals the White House had revealed most of them ahead of time and instead focus on the "values at stake" for the American people moving forward. He framed portions of his address around a letter he received from a woman in Minneapolis named Rebekah Erler, who said that she and her husband struggled to pay bills during the recession shortly after they were married and had a son. "We are a strong, tightknit family who has made it through some very, very hard times," Obama said, quoting a letter from Erler, whom he visited during a trip to the Midwest last summer. She was among the guests in first lady Michelle Obama's box. The president said Erler's story was a metaphor for the nation's. "It's been your effort and resilience that has made it possible for our country to emerge stronger," Obama said. "Fifteen years into this new century, we have picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off, and begun again the work of remaking America. We have laid a new foundation. A brighter future is ours to write." In the wake of the GOP rout in the midterms, the president responded by announcing a series of aggressive executive actions, including measures to protect millions of illegal immigrants from deportation , to work toward reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and to strike a climate agreement with China . The moves angered Republicans, who challenged the president to heed the message of voters. Instead, the White House continued its strategy into the new year, rolling out the major proposals for the next year in a presidential tour ahead of the State of the Union address. Obama laid out proposals to revamp the tax code by raising taxes and fees on the wealthiest Americans and largest financial institutions and using the money to pay for free tuition for two years of community college and for a $500 tax credit for married couples in which both spouses have jobs. Though the White House knew the ideas have a slim chance of being approved by lawmakers, the point was to start a debate on Obama's terms. And the president and his advisers were determined to begin to frame his legacy as having delivered on his promise to improve the lives of ordinary Americans. On foreign policy, Obama sought to build on the idea, first enunciated during a lengthy speech at West Point last spring , of a "smarter kind of American leadership" in which the United States balances military intervention with diplomacy and coalition-building. Obama has made the case in recent weeks, as he marked the end of U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan, that the nation is safer after more than a decade of combat abroad even though he authorized renewed U.S. military operations in Iraq and Syria to combat the Islamic State militant group. American leadership "is stopping ISIL's advance," Obama said, using an acronym for the group. But such a declaration seemed premature, set against images Tuesday of two orange-clad Japanese hostages kneeling in the desert before a black-robed militant. Ahead of the speech, cable networks showed footage of U.S. Navy warships stationed in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, where the government was in danger of collapsing and the U.S. Embassy was potentially at risk, providing stark reminders about the threats to American values around the world. In addition to the annual State of the Union traditions such as Obama's lunch with television news anchors at the White House presidential aides noted that Obama spoke Tuesday with French President François Hollande about the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris two weeks ago. "The State of the Union & the State of the World are far from alignment," Ian Bremmer, president of the risk analysis firm Eurasia Group, observed on Twitter. But Obama was determined to project an optimistic view of the nation's future, and he maintained faith that the country could rise above its divisions. He alluded to his own diverse upbringing in Hawaii and Chicago and cited his keynote address as an Illinois state senator at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, which launched him on the national political radar as a bright young prospect for higher office. "A better politics isn't one where Democrats abandon their agenda or Republicans simply embrace mine," Obama said Tuesday. "A better politics is one where we appeal to each other's basic decency instead of our basest fears." The president acknowledged that he had heard the political pundits declare since he took office six years ago that he had failed to make good on his vision at a time when "our politics seems more divided than ever. It's held up as proof not just of my own flaws of which there are many but also as proof that the vision itself is misguided, and naive." To the contrary, Obama insisted, as he pledged to keep working to change Washington, even as he was, in many ways, declaring victory over his rivals. "I want this chamber, I want this city, to reflect the truth," he said, "that for all our blind spots and shortcomings, we are a people with the strength and generosity of spirit to bridge divides, to unite in common effort." | 5 | 8,063 | news |
When you're planning something as life altering as a wedding it's bound to change you in big or small ways, for better or worse. Whether it's your outlook on marriage , your physical figure or your growing desire to make a home and a family , expect to gain some insight, not only about yourself but your fiancé and your relationship, too. Here's what real brides have to say about the changes they dealt with during wedding planning . "I'm not really a girly-girl at all so it's a huge change for me to all of sudden be thinking about dresses , accessories and hair and makeup , which I don't even own minus what I've purchased for the wedding. To be honest, I'm ready for things to be back to normal." Carina "Wedding planning definitely helped me sharpen my negotiation skills! My fiancé, who is a lot better at that than me, offered me some great pointers on how to get what I want and make it work for our budget . I was able to trade my skills for discounts off otherwise out-of-budget things/services." Elisabeth "Not a whole lot has changed other than the future talk. My fiancé actually doesn't mind quite as much now when I talk about our future kids." Kaelyn "It didn't really change me, but I did find out some things about my fiancé that I never knew, like how skilled he is with a glue gun!" Stefany "It taught me how to compromise . My fiancé is very detail-oriented, which really came out during the planning process. He designed the invites himself and must have revised them at least a dozen times, if not more. While it was maddening, we did learn that I've got to help him see the big picture in life, and he's got to help me slow down and see the small stuff." Tara "I think it made me stronger, in terms of sticking up for myself and not letting people walk all over me. I've never been that assertive, but thanks to the support of a couple close friends and my fiancé, I was able to speak up and have the wedding I wanted, not the wedding everyone else wanted for me ." Amy "I'm much more in control of my emotions now than I was before the wedding. There were so many times during planning that I just wanted to cry or throw the towel in or throw a hissy fit (and I did!), but once I realized how much that type of behavior was affecting my relationship with my fiancé and after a serious heart to heart with him, I made a conscious effort to change. Now, whenever I'm heated or upset, I try to take a step back from the situation, breathe and communicate my feelings in a calm way." Nina "I lost weight, started exercising regularly and developed a healthy relationship with food for the first time in my life. So did my other half, who I honestly couldn't have done it without!" Jen "I can't stop thinking about having babies! It's also put a fire under our butts to buy our own place. I feel like a whole new woman." Whitney More from Brides: 20 Ways to Throw the Best Wedding Ever How To Find The Perfect Wedding Dress For Your Body Type The Top Fall 2015 Wedding Dress Trends | 4 | 8,064 | lifestyle |
All the Stretches You Need to Know in One Place After a tough week of workouts, give your body some love for all that hard work with a lengthy stretching session. Make sure you start with your neck, giving extra attention and time to the places where you're experiencing soreness or tension. Additional reporting by Susi May. Seated Neck Release This gentle stretch targets the sides of your neck. Sit on the floor in a cross-legged position or in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Extend your right arm next to your right knee or along the right side of a chair. Place your left hand on top of your head and slowly tilt your head to the left. Apply gentle pressure with your hand to increase the stretch. To feel a deeper stretch, you can hold on to your right knee or the seat of a chair. This stabilizes the torso and allows you to isolate the stretch on the side of your neck.Hold on this side for 30 seconds, then slowly lift your head up and repeat this stretch on the other side. Seated Clasping-Neck Stretch Use your hands to offer a deep stretch for the back of your neck and your upper back. Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor. Clasp your hands and bring both palms to the back of your head. Sitting with a tall spine, ground your hips firmly into your seat. From here, begin to gently press your hands down toward your thighs, tucking your chin into your chest. As you press down, use the heels of your palms to pull your head away from your shoulders. This will intensify the stretch even more. Hold here for at least 30 seconds, and then slowly lift your head up and release your hands. Behind-the-Back Neck Stretch This standing stretch can be done anywhere and will offer a deep stretch in the sides of your neck. Stand with your feet hip distance apart, arms by your sides. Reach both hands behind your backside and hold on to your left wrist with your right hand. Use your right hand to gently straighten your left arm and pull it away from you slightly. To increase the stretch in your neck, slowly lower your right ear toward your shoulder. Stay here for 30 seconds and then switch sides. Lying Side Quad Stretch This is a great stretch if you have knee issues or if you'd rather recline than stand up. Lie down on one side and prop your head up with your hand. Pull your foot toward your butt, and bend your bottom knee if you're having trouble staying steady. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides. Grounded Tip-Over Tuck Here's a relaxing stretch for your neck and shoulders that can also help relieve headaches and drowsiness. Come into Child's Pose with your shins and forehead on the floor. Stay here for a few breaths, working on lengthening your spine as you relax your chest to your thighs. When you're ready, interlace your hands behind you in a double fist. If you can, press the heels of your palms together to increase the stretch in your shoulders. Then lift your hands as high as you can. Inhale to shift your weight forward and lift your hips off your heels. Come to rest on the top of your head and extend your hands as close to the floor as you can. Stay here for 10 seconds and then lower your hips back to your heels. Stay here for 10 seconds and then lift your hips up again. Continue this cycle five or more times, then release into Child's Pose with your arms on either side of your legs. Deltoids Stretch This tangled arm position stretches the rounded muscle that covers the shoulder joint. Reach your left arm across your body at chest height. Support the left arm with your right elbow. Use your right arm to pull the left arm closer to your chest to increase the stretch. Hold this stretch for 20 seconds then switch sides. Stretch each shoulder twice. Triceps Stretch This simple stretch will lengthen the muscles on the back of the upper arm. Reach your left arm overhead to lengthen the left side of your body. Maintain the length as you bend your left elbow, bringing your fingers to the middle of your upper back. Grab your left elbow with your right hand and gently pull the left elbow toward the right. Increase the stretch by lengthening the left side of your torso even more by bending sideways to the right. Hold for 15 to 20 seconds then switch sides. Rotator Cuff Stretch This sassy position stretches the group of small muscles that wrap around the shoulder joint. Standing tall with your core engaged, place the outside of your left wrist at your waist. Your palm will be up, and your fingers will be pointed backward. Take hold of your left elbow with your right hand and gently pull your left elbow forward. Hold this stretch for 20 second, then switch sides. Repeat once more on each side. Shoulder Opener Open up your chest one side at a time. Reach your left arm behind you, placing your forearm against your back with your palm facing out. Place your right palm on top of the left and gently press your palms together. Breathe into your chest to increase the stretch. Hold this position for 15 to 20 seconds, then switch sides. Do two reps of the stretch on each side. Seated Heart Opener Stretch through the front of your neck, chest, and shoulders with this relaxing heart opener. Begin sitting on the heels as if coming into Reclining Hero pose. Lean back and place your palms flat on the floor about eight to 10 inches behind you, so your fingertips are pointing away. Press your hands firmly into the ground to lift the chest high, arching your back and pushing your hips into your heels. To increase the stretch, lower your head behind you, stretching through your throat and the front of your chest even more. Stay for 30 seconds, then lift your head and torso up. Bridge This classic yoga pose works to relieve stress while stretching your spine, chest, and neck. Begin by lying flat on your back with your arms along the sides of your body, with your palms facing down. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Walk your heels as close as you can to your bum, keeping them hip width apart. Make sure both feet are parallel. With your palms and feet pressed firmly into the ground, lift your hips off the floor. Stay here, or clasp your hands together below your pelvis, extending through your arms. Rock your weight from side to side to bring the shoulder blades closer together. Stay here for 30 seconds, continuing to lift the hips high. To release this stretch, gently lower your booty back to the ground. Then stretch through your lower back by hugging your knees into your chest. Lying Knee Tucks Stretch your lower back and glutes with lying knee tucks. Lying on your back, hug one knee into your chest while fully extending the other leg, hovering it above the ground. Keep your focus on lengthening your leg away from your body while simultaneously squeezing your knee to your chest. Hold for two to three seconds, then alternate legs. Complete 10 reps. Trunk Twist If your back feels strained from this, place your feet on the floor with bent knees and rotate your knees back and forth, keeping your feet on the ground. Lying on your back, extend your arms out to your side as an anchor. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Starting the movement from your core, rotate your knees to the left and hold for five seconds. Then slowly rotate to the right. Complete 10 reps in each direction. Runner's Lunge Stretch Release tension in your hamstrings and hips with this common stretch. If it is difficult for you to swing your leg up to the above position, start on your hands and knees, then extend your back leg in the lunge position. Starting in a plank position, bring your left foot up and around and to the outside of your left hand. Hold for five seconds and bring the foot back into the plank position. Repeat this movement on your right side. Complete 10 reps on each leg. Modified Pigeon Modified Pigeon will bring a big release to tight glutes and hip flexors. Kneel on your mat, then bring your right leg behind you. Lean your torso forward, placing your forearms on the mat. Open your left knee outward to the left - your left ankle might need to slide forward, so your pelvis can lower toward the floor. Bend your elbows to deepen your stretch. Hold for one minute, then switch legs. For a deeper stretch, try the full version of yoga's Pigeon pose. Supine Cow Stretch Give you glutes a serious stretch with this move. On your mat, lie on your back and cross your right knee over your left knee. Hug both knees toward your chest, making sure you keep a neutral back and neck. If you don't feel a stretch, then work your hands down your legs, aiming for your ankles. Make sure you keep your head down. Hold here for 30 seconds to one minute, then uncross and repeat with your left knee over your right. Seated Spinal Twist This gentle twist offers relief to your spine and glutes. Begin seated on your mat with your legs extended straight out in front of you. Bend your right knee and place your right heel as close to your left sit bone as you can. Reach your right arm behind you, and plant your palm or fingertips on the floor. Place your left hand or elbow on your right knee or thigh, and gently pull your knee to the left until you feel the stretch in your glutes. Hold for 30 seconds, then release and straighten your legs again. Repeat on the left side. Seated Leg Cradle This seemingly simple move offers a big stretch to your backside. Sit on your mat cross-legged or with your feet touching each other. Lift up your left leg and hook your calf over your left arm. Grab onto your feet with your hands for support. Slowly lift up your left leg until you feel a stretch in your glutes and hips. You can gently rock your leg from side to side to move the stretch to different parts of the muscle. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch legs. Easy Quad Stretch This basic quad stretch can be done anytime, anywhere. Stand on one leg with your knees touching. If you need to, grab hold of a chair or wall for support. Grab your left foot with your left hand and pull it toward your butt. Do your best to keep your chest upright, and don't worry about how close your foot is to your butt. Keep your focus on getting a good stretch in your quad. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then stretch the other leg. Kneeling Quad Stretch For a slightly different effect from the standing and reclined stretches, this kneeling quad stretch loosens the muscles right above your knee especially well. Start off in a high lunge position, with your right foot forward. Then slowly drop your left knee to the ground. Take a few moments to find balance, and once you're stabilized, with your left arm, reach back for your toes on your left foot. Hold for 30 seconds. Slowly release your hold on your left foot. Come back to the high lunge position, then switch sides with your left foot forward. Perform this move on your right quad. Tip-Over Tuck Hamstring Stretch This stretch opens up hamstrings while loosening up tight shoulders. Stand with your feet hips width distance apart. Interlace your hands behind your back. Keeping your legs straight, bend at the hips, tucking your chin, and bringing your hands over your head. Relax the back of your neck, and if the stretch is too intense, release your hands, placing them on the backs of your thighs, and soften your knees. Hold for 30 seconds and slowly roll up to standing. Scissor Hamstring Stretch Easy to do anywhere and safe for injured backs, this hamstring stretch is great if you're really tight. Stand with your feet together. Step your right foot back about two feet and bend forward from your hip joint, keeping your back and both legs straight. After holding for 30 seconds, switch sides. Advanced Standing Hamstring Stretch If the previous stretch isn't deep enough for you, then try this variation. It's perfect for doing on a bench after a run in the park. Prop your left heel up on a surface that is a little lower than your hip, such as a chair or bench. Flex your foot. To increase the stretch, bend forward toward your flexed foot by creasing at your hips. Hold for 30 seconds and switch legs. Modified Hurdler Stretch This basic stretch is perfect for targeting one leg at a time. Sit on the floor and straighten your left leg in front of you. Bend the right knee, placing the sole of your right foot against your left inner thigh. Fold over your left leg, keeping your back straight. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch legs. Forward Bend With Rounded Back This stretch targets both hamstrings as well as the lower back. Sit on the floor, extending both legs straight out in front of you, legs together. Fold your torso over your thighs, gently rounding the back, but keeping the legs straight. Hold here for 30 seconds and then sit up. Reclined Hamstring Stretch Here's a relaxing way to stretch one hamstring at a time: Lie on your back. Raise your left leg as high as you can, keeping your pelvis flat on the ground. Hold your lower thigh and encourage the leg to move toward your head. Flex your foot to stretch your calf, too. To deepen the stretch, place a yoga strap or towel on the ball of your foot and use your hands to pull the strap toward you. After 30 seconds, switch legs. Wall Calf Stretch Make the most of a wall to give your calves a nice deep stretch. Stand a little less than arm's distance from the wall. Step your left leg forward and your right leg back, keeping your feet parallel. Bend your left knee and press through your right heel. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and switch legs. Calf and Shoulder Stretch at the Wall This stretch is a great multitasking stretch that opens the shoulders as well as the calves. Stand in front of a wall with your feet together. Place your hands on the wall, shoulder width apart. Rock your weight back on your heels without locking your knees, so your toes get pulled off the ground. Reach your bum out as far as you can by lengthening through your spine. Tuck your chin to feel a deep stretch in the back of your neck. Stay here for 30 seconds and then shift your weight forward, placing your toes back on the ground. Seated Calf Stretch Try this simple stretch for your calves that uses a towel or band for extra resistance. Sit comfortably on the floor. If the backs of your legs are really tight, and you find yourself slumping, then sit on a pillow, so you can keep your spine straight. Fold your right leg in, and reach your left leg long. Wrap a yoga strap or Thera-Band (or an old tie or belt from your bathrobe) around the ball of your left foot. Use the strap to pull your toes toward your head. Do not jam your knee into the floor and keep your left heel on the ground. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, and then repeat on the other side. Downward Facing Dog Try this common yoga pose for a calf stretch. The more weight you press into one leg, the more of a release you'll feel in your bent leg. Begin in a Plank pose with your hands under your shoulders, then lift your pelvis up, making a "V" with your body. Spread your fingers wide. Work on bringing your heels toward the ground. Allow your heels to flare out slightly wider than your toes. Reach your sit bone, on the bottom of your pelvis, high to the ceiling to increase the stretch. To deepen the stretch in your calves, try treading lightly by pressing down on one foot while bending your other leg (as shown). Hold a few seconds per leg and then switch. Hold or alternate your feet for a total of 30 seconds. You can increase your stretch even more by lifting up one leg into Three-Legged Dog. Wall or Curb Stretch This is one of the easiest stretches to do as soon as you finish a run. If you have weak Achilles tendons, do the variation using a wall instead of a ledge. Find a wall and stand a few inches away. With one foot, put your toes on the wall, keeping your heel on the floor, and flex. Hold for about 10 to 15 seconds, then alternate with your other foot. You can also do this stretch using a curb or step and hanging your heels off the ledge. Heel Walks This weight-bearing move works the muscles that support the front of the ankle but leaves tired feet feeling invigorated. Standing with your feet shoulder distance apart, lift your toes as high off the ground as possible so that only your heels are touching. Walk toward your left for 20 yards, keeping your heels on the ground while flexing the toes toward the sky. Repeat the same motion back toward your right, resting at your starting point. Repeat three times. Plantar Fasciitis Stretch Prevent inflammation, scar tissue, and inflexibility in your feet with this simple and effective stretch. Sit down on a chair or bench. Bend your left leg and place your left ankle on your right knee. Hold on to your left toes with your left hand and gently press your left toes to the right, so your foot is in a pointing position. Stay here for a few seconds. Then use your hand to pull your left toes to the left, flexing your foot. Repeat this stretch 10 times and then do it with the other foot. Complete this stretch at least three times a day to experience the full benefits. | 7 | 8,065 | health |
Least Practical SUVs Least Practical SUVs Most consumers in the market for an SUV look for something practical that will hold plenty of gear, ride well, and deliver decent fuel economy. But not all SUVs live up to their intended function. Although they might suit other purposes, the SUVs on this list are some of the least practical options out there. BMW X1 As the baby of the BMW lineup, this subcompact crossover can be forgiven for not providing as much cargo space as most SUVs. But there are a few things we can't quite wrap our head around. This luxury SUV's noisy engine and hard plastics on the interior, not to mention its lack of headroom for taller rear passengers, make it a bit impractical. Related link: Research the BMW X1 BMW X6 This rakish SUV is as fast as it looks, packing a 450-hp, 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 engine under the hood in its most powerful form. But its sloping roofline significantly limits headroom for rear passengers. It is also thousands of dollars more expensive than the X5 it's based on. Related link: Research the BMW X6 Fiat 500L Consumers who want a little more space than the small Fiat 500 affords may be tempted by the larger 500L wagon. But unsupportive seats, an awkward driving position, and delayed throttle response make it a little less practical choice for those looking for a plush ride. Related link: Research the Fiat 500L Ford Explorer This classic midsize SUV may be a long-time favorite among SUV fans, but it is far from the most practical. Along with a cramped third row, the Explorer can be hard to enter thanks to its high step and large center hump. A refreshed 2016 model, which debuts sometime this year, should be more ergonomically friendly overall with more legroom for the driver and knee room for second-row passengers. Related link: Research the Ford Explorer Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Although the Grand Cherokee provides plenty of space, decent fuel economy, and a stable ride, the SRT8 version packs a punch with a 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8 engine and five-speed auto. It can hit 60 in the mid 4-second range, but it isn't the most practical choice in the Grand Cherokee lineup in terms of fuel economy. It returns just 13/19 mpg according to EPA ratings. Related link: Research the Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Patriot In the automotive circle of life, the Patriot's time had come to an end when it failed to provide the same refinement as other SUVs in its class. Its mediocre crash test ratings, limited cargo capabilities, and rough ride destined the Patriot for the chopping block recently. Related link: Research the Jeep Patriot Jeep Wrangler 2-Door No one questions the Wrangler's storied off-road capabilities, but when it comes to everyday driving, this SUV falls short. Two-door models with soft-tops are particularly prone to road noise, making it difficult to carry on a conversation with the person in the next seat while driving on the highway. An abundance of hard plastics, difficult entry and exit, and a lack of storage space also mar the Wrangler's practicality. Related link: Research the Jeep Wrangler Mercedes Benz G63 AMG Of the entire G-Class series, the G63 AMG is the most extreme version to roll off the line. With its 5.5-liter V-8 producing 536 hp, this fortress on wheels can hit 60 mph in about 5 seconds. It may be lined with beautiful diamond-quilted leather, but its price tag and fuel economy numbers will make consumers squirm. Get ready: The G63 starts at $137,000 and returns fuel economy numbers of 12/14 mpg city/hwy. Related link: Research the Mercedes-Benz G-Cla ss Mini Paceman With its raked roofline, crossover body, and classic Mini good looks, the Paceman brings customers a little more versatility than the standard Cooper Hardtop without sacrificing that sporty vibe. But its two-door layout and lack of space limit its overall practicality. For a little more wiggle room, drivers may want to consider the four-door Countryman. Related link: Research the Mini Paceman Nissan Armada Although the Armada provides plenty of space for passengers and cargo, it disappoints in terms of fuel economy. We know it's crazy to expect excellent fuel economy from an SUV this size, but even among its closest competitors such as the Chevy Suburban and Honda Pilot, the Armada guzzles fuel more readily. It is rated at 12/19 mpg city/hwy when paired with two-wheel drive. Related link: Research the Nissan Armada Nissan Juke The Juke's unique shape makes it stand out among other SUVs, but so does its lack of passenger space. The back seat is a very tight squeeze, with little headroom even for shorter passengers, and its design doesn't help make things any easier in the rear compartment. Perhaps some of these flaws would be more forgivable if it delivered excellent fuel economy, but topping out at 30 mpg, the fun-minded Juke trails a lot of the competition in this efficiency-minded segment. Related link: Research the Nissan Juke Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet For a time, it seemed like fun and practicality found the perfect meeting point in the Murano CrossCabriolet. Its $40,000 sticker price could have been forgiven, but its large rear doors make entering the vehicle difficult in tight parking spots. And the soft-top roof can be a bit finicky to operate. Due to low sales, Nissan discontinued this model for the 2015 model year. Related link: Research the Nissan Murano CrossCabrio let Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota broke our hearts when it discontinued the FJ Cruiser for the 2015 model year, but perhaps it wasn't such of a surprise. Although a capable off-roader, the FJ Cruiser is marred by gargantuan blind spots thanks to its large roof pillars and spare tire. And although its ride is surprisingly comfortable, the cabin can get loud with excessive engine and wind noise. Related link: Research the Toyota FJ Cruiser | 9 | 8,066 | autos |
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is excited about the opportunity to play against his former team, the Patriots, in Super Bowl XLIX. | 1 | 8,067 | sports |
Tiger Woods was in Italy on Monday to surprise his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn as she captured her record 63rd World Cup title. Noticeably missing was Tiger's front tooth. Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg released a statement saying, "During a crush of photographers at the awards podium, a media member with a shoulder-mounted video camera surged toward the stage, turned and hit Woods in the mouth. Woods's tooth was knocked out by the incident." | 8 | 8,068 | video |
With the NHL All-Star Game fast approaching, @BRMtheThird wants to know which league has the best All-Star festivities. | 1 | 8,069 | sports |
http://www.24604tv.com Looking out over the treetops and down into the Canyon, the sights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver are an amazing experience for locals and tourists. With many different attractions to take it in, Fit and Fun Host Stephanie Florian flies high to enjoy them all. 24/604 is a New Vancouver Lifestyle show that will introduce you to the Adventurous Activities, Amazing Food, and Exciting Night Spots that make up the Gems of Our City. Like the Friend you call who is filled with great ideas, our hosts will be your best resource to discover these incredible places and adventures. By watching we will introduce you to places that will push your own personal boundaries, and open your eyes to the many new and different experiences to have in this beautiful city of ours. Visit our website for more great videos from our show: http://24604tv.com Follow us for more behind the scenes photos and shoot information: facebook: http://facebook.com/24604tv twitter: http://twitter.com/24604tv 24/604 is a Red Line Media Inc and Novus TV Production. Executive Produced by Novus | 2 | 8,070 | travel |
Bill Belichick compared Russell Wilson to Roger Staubach, the original "Captain Comeback." Is this a fair comparison? | 1 | 8,071 | sports |
If the Hawks finish the season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, does Hawks swingman Kyle Korver deserve some MVP consideration? Mike Brown weighs in. | 1 | 8,072 | sports |
The Chevrolet Corvette is a true milestone in automotive history. The iconic car started as a roadster in 1953, built at Chevrolet's legendary plant in Flint, Michigan. | 9 | 8,073 | autos |
@DrewSwagSurfin wants to know if the rest of the NL Central is on notice after the Cubs offseason moves. | 1 | 8,074 | sports |
Chris Mortensen reported the NFL has ruled that the Pats under-inflated 11 of their 12 game balls for the AFC Championship. Is this a big deal? If so, what should New England's punishment be? | 1 | 8,075 | sports |
New Zealands U20 National Hockey Team busted out the Haka dance before their big game against South Africa. | 1 | 8,076 | sports |
No. 22 Dayton's matchup with Davidson was an up-and-down affair, with the Flyers and Wildcats combining to knock down five three-pointers in less than a minute. | 1 | 8,077 | sports |
Gustav Nyquist reacts after the shootout win over the Minnesota Wild. | 1 | 8,078 | sports |
DALLAS -- Despite getting a goal from Vernon Fiddler in his 700th game, the Dallas Stars were unable to hold off the Boston Bruins, conceding three unanswered goals as the Bruins handed the Stars a 3-1 defeat at American Airlines Center on Tuesday in Dallas' final game before the All-Star break. "In my eyes, it's a tough loss. I thought we really skated well. Pushing a pretty tough schedule, but I thought the energy in the game was great," Stars head coach Lindy Ruff said. Dallas (21-18-7), who saw its two-game winning streak come to an end, was riding high after Fiddler's sixth of the season early in the second period. However, later in the middle frame, Fiddler rang the near post with a wrist shot from the right faceoff circle, one of three posts the Stars would find on the evening, and 55 seconds later, the Bruins tied it when ex-Star Loui Eriksson scored his 11th goal of the season to tie it at 1-1. Ruff called the near-miss by Fiddler arguably the true turning point in what ended up being a tough two-point loss in a game where the Stars coach and his players alike agreed they outplayed the B's for much of the evening but didn't come away with the two points, much like the tough 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets last Thursday, a game where Dallas finished with 46 shots but couldn't solve Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec for more than a late goal from longtime defenseman Trevor Daley. In addition to Fiddler drawing iron, Tyler Seguin also found the crossbar with a wrist shot from the left circle in the third and a few minutes later, Colton Sceviour connected with the right post with a wrister from almost the same spot. Those close calls made this loss a tough one to stomach for Dallas' lone representative at the 2015 NHL All-Star Game which will be at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday. "It's a tough one to swallow, it's pretty comparable to that game against Winnipeg," Seguin said. "We did enough to win the game so it's difficult to swallow that one. We have got to get our rest here on the break and get ready to be the best team out there." Another sticking point for Ruff was seeing the Dallas power play finish the night at 0-for-6 despite generating 16 shots with the man advantage. Tonight's 0-fer with the man advantage makes the Stars 3-for-37 on the power play over their last nine games, a definite ouch heading into the five-day break before resuming play next Tuesday at the Montreal Canadiens. "We had a lot of chances. We were all over the place, I don't think I stayed in one spot the whole power play on many of them," Seguin said. "Again, lots of chances and Tukka (Rask) made some great saves. There were also plays where we were just kind of hitting him. Again like I said it was kind of like that Winnipeg game where we were good enough to win but ended up losing." Another downer from this loss was Dallas losing second-line winger Erik Cole to an upper-body injury late in the first period. Cole did not return for the final 40 minutes of play and the prognosis from Ruff didn't sound too encouraging postgame. "He's going to be out for a period of time by the looks of it. I can't give you a timeframe, but it looks longer than shorter at this point," Ruff said. "I wouldn't expect him back post-break." MORE FROM FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST: - Highest paid coaches in college football - Ranking NFL quarterback salaries - Oldest player on every NBA team - Famous Dallas Cowboys fans | 1 | 8,079 | sports |
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The New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship to move on to face defending champion Seattle for the NFL title on Feb. 1 in Glendale, Arizona. Everybody wants a ticket to the Super Bowl, but they aren't easy to come by unless you've got a massive amount of cash to drop. New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has a pretty effective tactic for when it comes to deflecting ticket requests. | 1 | 8,083 | sports |
Ernst Bertone and his roommates broke the law, according to the health department, when they put a refrigerator on their lawn with a sign reading "Take what you need, leave what you don't." | 8 | 8,084 | video |
Skip the crunches and hop on your mat for this effective yoga workout designed to target the abs. Begin with a few Sun Salutations to warm up. Then move through this 14-pose sequence on the right side and repeat on the left. Downward Facing Dog Come onto the hands and knees with your wrists underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips.Inhale as you tuck your toes under your heels. Then exhale to lift your hips, coming into the classic upside-down-V shape called Downward Facing Dog .Spread your fingers wide, and create a straight line between your middle fingers and elbows. Work on straightening your legs and lowering your heels toward the ground. Relax your head between your arms, and direct your gaze through your legs or up toward your belly button. Breathe deeply for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Arching Three-Legged Dog From Down Dog, and step both feet together so your big toes are touching.Keeping the left heel on the mat, raise your right leg in the air coming into Three-Legged Dog, and then bend the knee. Actively squeeze your right heel in toward your hip, lifting the knee high.Lift your head up, and turn to look over your left shoulder, arching the spine. Think about drawing your head and foot toward each other (if your spine is extremely flexible, your foot and head will touch). Hold here for five breaths, keeping the belly still and breathing into the chest. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Knee Up Plank From Arching Three-Legged Dog, inhale to draw the right knee into the chest bringing the shoulders above the wrists.Hold here for five strong breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Warrior 1 From Knee Up Plank plant your right foot between your hands. Turn your left heel in slightly, press into your feet, and lift your torso up. Keeping the front thigh parallel with the floor, raise your arms in the air and press your palms together. Draw your shoulder blades down toward your hips, and gaze up toward your hands.Stay here for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Warrior 3 From Warrior 1, lean forward, lift your back leg off the ground and bring the torso parallel with the floor. Actively extend the arms away from you, and engage the abs for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography One-Legged, Four-Limbed Staff From Warrior 3, lower the hands to the floor in plank position.Keep the left leg lifted and hop or step the right foot back, bending the elbows into Four-Limbed Staff. Hold here for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Beginner's Sage (Side Plank) From One-Legged, Four-Limbed Staff, straighten the arms and roll the torso to the right, coming to balance on the right hand and the outside edge of the flexed right foot.Stack the left foot on top of the right and reach your left arm straight above you. Stay here in Side Plank for five deep breaths, trying to keep your core strong and the pose steady. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Balancing Star From Side Plank, plant the sole of the right foot on the mat and inhale to raise the left leg into the air. Gaze at your lifted hand, and hold Balancing Star for five breaths. Keeping your core engaged will help you stay balanced. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Quarter Dog From Balancing Star, release your top hand to the mat and press back into Down Dog. Lower the elbows to the mat.Either relax the head between your arms or direct your gaze between the palms. Hold for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Child's Pose Give your arms a little break by releasing your knees to the mat. Sit back on the heels and extend the arms in front of you. Lengthen your neck and spine by drawing your ribs away from your tailbone and the crown of your head away from your shoulders.Stay here for five calming breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Boat From Child's Pose, lift the torso up and bring the legs between your hands, extending the legs in front of you.Bend the knees, and lift your legs off the floor, bringing your knees in toward your chest with your shins parallel to the floor. Sit up as tall as you can, and slowly begin to straighten your legs. Your legs don't need to be straight since the action of keeping your spine long and drawing your belly in is what works your abs here.Hold Boat pose for five breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Intense East From Boat, release your feet to the mat and extend the legs out in front of you. Place your hands behind your hips about six to eight inches, with your fingers pointing toward your toes.As you inhale, press into your hands and feet firmly, lifting your hips into the air. Lift them as high as you can so your spine is in a long line. Slowly release your head back, looking behind you, and open through your throat.Stay here in Intense East pose for five deep breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Extended Squat From Intense East, lower your hips to the floor and sit up coming into an Extended Squat. Release your hands to the floor, and walk them out in front of you, allowing your belly to fall between your knees. Stay here for five deep breaths. Source: Louisa Larson Photography Crow From Extended Squat, place your hands shoulder-width distance apart on the mat. Spread your fingers as wide as you can, creating a strong, stable base. Straighten your legs slightly, placing your knees as high up onto your triceps (back of your arms) as possible. Slowly shift the weight into your palms and lift your feet off the ground. Touch the toes together and squeeze the knees in to help you stay balanced and to give you more lift.Stay here for five breaths, gazing at the floor in front of you.Step or hop the feet back, and find your way into Downward Facing Dog. Repeat this sequence on the left side. Source: Louisa Larson Photography | 7 | 8,085 | health |
What is your all-time best memory of your time in the NBA so far? This question originally appeared on Quora : The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter , Facebook , and Google+ . Answer by John Amaechi , Former NBA Player I'm going to try to keep this brief. There were days that I played well, that my team played well and it was as if all was well in the world. Times in the locker room when someone said something and had the whole room rolling on the floor. Amazingly warm times listening to veterans tell stories of their time in the league and then becoming the veteran and telling those stories myself. However, my best memory from my time in the NBA was very early in my career (and in the season) at Cleveland (1994, I think) sitting a Panera Bread in the city centre mall and being stopped before I left by a mother who was dragging her embarrassed-but-hopeful 12 year old son behind her asking if he could have an autograph. I think I signed a napkin, then I stuck out my hand and offered to shake his. He tentatively reached out and we shook. I smiled at his mother who mouthed 'Thank you!' as I started to move away. I was going to wave goodbye to the kid after getting a few steps away, but turned to see that he was still there, frozen in the same spot, starring at his hand. This stopped me in my tracks. Prior to that moment, even though I had spent my time at Penn State aware of my responsibility of being a role model, I had not been fully tuned into the impact athletes could have with seemingly inconsequential interactions with strangers. I remember thinking, even though I was starting for a (bad) Cleveland team at the time "...an average player like me can have this impact?!" That moment was like the start of an addiction, I just wanted to experience it again and again. Until that point, I had thought my great skill was being better than 99-point-something percent of the population at putting a ball in a hoop; from that moment on, I realised I was mistaken, and my stunning decline through that season in Cleveland made me realise I needed to take advantage of this new power while I had it! Well, there you go, it was either that memory or the game I dunked on Shaq. Then I remembered that didn't happen. But this one is pretty good... More from Quora: What's it like to play in Madison Square Garden? Who is more like Michael Jordan: Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, or Kobe Bryant? What are basketball coaches yelling at their players from the sideline during play? With everything else the players are doing, can they pay attention to it? | 1 | 8,086 | sports |
Claude Julien and Dougie Hamilton discuss Tuukka Rask's performance in the Bruins' 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars. | 1 | 8,087 | sports |
By NESN It was a bad month for love for the Murray boys. Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback and current Kansas City Chiefs backup Aaron Murray's engagement to longtime girlfriend Kacie McDonnell is off , McDonnell confirmed to Molly Eichel of Philly.com. The former FOX 29 traffic reporter in Philadelphia left her job over the summer to work and live with Murray, whom she had been dating since his college days. "I'm loving my career in Kansas City," McDonnell told Eichel, per Philly.com. "I'm really committed to being a part of this community for the time being. The engagement is off. I wish him the best, it's best to part ways. I'm moving on with my life." Josh Murray, Aaron's older brother and a former Milwaukee Brewers prospect, ended his engagement with "Bachelorette" star Andi Dorfman earlier this month. Here's hoping February features a little less heartbreak for the Murray brothers. | 1 | 8,088 | sports |
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Philip Jennings, general secretary at UNI Global Union, says there have been "humanitarian consequences" of the austerity measures in the euro zone. | 3 | 8,089 | finance |
Chris Sale isn't making the type of money Jon Lester or Max Scherzer will make in 2015, but none of that matters as long as Sale's White Sox win the biggest prize. "My eyes bug out, my jaw drops and I'm like, 'Holy Cow,'" Sale said to MLB.com when asked about the free-agent deals signed by top-flight arms this offseason. "But I don't need the biggest contract. I want that big shiny [World Series] trophy at the end. MORE: New faces in new places | Scherzer signing should spur Hamels pursuit | Rose says Clemens, Bonds would get his Hall vote "We have the team to do that. I don't want the payday. I want the celebration." Sale, 25, went 12-4 last season 208 strikeouts and a 2.17 ERA in 174 innings. He'll make $6 million this season, nearly $20 million less than his new counterpart across town, Lester, but the lanky lefty that finshed third in last season's American League Cy Young voting is happy to be making any money at all to play baseball. "Not one ounce of me thinks I'm getting [ripped off]," Sale said. "I'm not going to sit here and talk about what I'm making, but I'm more than appreciative. Let's not shy away from the fact I'm playing baseball, a game I love, and getting paid what I'm getting paid." Sale will have more help on the pitching staff this season with the addition of likely No. 2 starter Jeff Samardzija and closer David Roberson. He said the idea of the White Sox making a push for a ring this season drives him through offseason workouts. "Every time you hear something it gives you a little bit more energy to throw for 10 more minutes or do those extra few windsprints," Sale said. "They brought in guys to help us win championships. What it does for me, my mentality, is it helps my offseason preparation out a lot, too. It's exciting." Sale and the White Sox begin their quest for a World Series title April 6 on the road against the Royals. | 1 | 8,090 | sports |
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Boston Celtics on Monday 102-93 thanks in large to DeAndre Jordan's 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks. But Jordan had trouble reflecting on his incredible playing during his postgame interview. Take a look at what happens as Tupac came on the speakers. | 8 | 8,091 | video |
11 Ways Lifting Weights Will Change Your Life By beginning a regular weight lifting program, you'll begin to reap countless health benefits such as reduced body fat, a decreased risk for heart disease, and decreased blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Plus, what many people don't realize about lifting weights is that in addition to the physical benefits you'll gain, it has the ability to expand your life in so many other ways. Here are just a few of the ways you might see your life improve when you start lifting weights. Lifting weights can improve your perseverance "In order to experience muscle growth, you have to learn to persevere through muscle fatigue," says Djuan Means, an AMFPT certified personal trainer and owner of By Any Means Fitness. He explained that this can translate to everyday life by preparing you to better deal with the obstacles and challenges that come your way. Lifting weights can lead you to make new friends "When you're a gym regular, you meet other gym regulars," Means said. "As you challenge your body, you'll inevitably need a spotter. You get to know these people and develop relationship with them when it comes to fitness, knowing people who are on the same page as you goes a long way." Lifting weights can improve your focus "In today's world we're bombarded by social media, workloads, and a constant to do list," says personal trainer, health coach, and nutrition expert Susannah VanWinkle. "In the gym, you learn to leave it all behind and have one singular goal progress." Lifting weights can improve your ambition and optimism "Life can be overwhelming and leave you jaded," VanWinkle added. "But as you see your body transform after conscious action, you gain an inner strength and peace by knowing that things will change, get better, and become whatever you choose to decide." Lifting weights can lead you to inspire others On his website MeaningfulHQ.com, Dean Bokhari, a health and nutrition coach and the host of Dean Bokhari's Meaningful Show, recently wrote about how people started noticing the results he was getting after he started lifting weights. He says that the most dramatic changes happened within the first few months, and that it wasn't long until his transformation inspired those around him to begin making positive changes in their lives, too. Lifting weights can help you take control of other areas in your life "Most people are really great at blaming others and point fingers," Bokhari writes. "This does nothing more than put their lack of education on display for everyone to take note of. Weight-lifting is an awesome way to put yourself in charge of the life you lead because the only person responsible for your results is… You." Lifting weights can improve your body image Ragen Chastain, a plus-size fitness professional, dance champion, marathoner, and Ironman triathlete in-training says that lifting weights can help shift the focus of your body image from size to ability. In other words, instead of focusing on your weight or the size of your waist, you'll begin to better appreciate your body for its strength and what it can do. "This can be especially true for plus-sized people, myself included, who were warned against lifting weights because of the fear that it would 'bulk us up'," she said. "In truth, when we focus on actual fitness instead of body size, more muscle can mean more ease in moving our bodies, and better relationships with our bodies and with exercise." Lifting weights can change your relationship with exercise, for the better For those who don't necessarily enjoy exercise, but have never tried weight lifting, Chastain highly suggests taking a stab at training with weights. "For many people who don't enjoy organized sports, or typical 'exercise' like walking, running, or aerobics, weight lifting is a type of fitness that they never knew they were always looking for," she said. Lifting weights can improve athletic performance "Lifting weights can improve performance for someone who has hit a plateau in their chosen discipline," says Chastain. "Whether they are a runner, cyclist, volleyball player, or wrestler there are so many different techniques in weight lifting, it's not just about building strength. Programs can be built to help with a number of goals whether it's strength, balance, speed, mobility, or something else." Lifting weights can improve your confidence "There's something about strength training that makes you feel, well… Strong," says Laura Williams, founder of Girls Gone Sporty and an ACSM-HFS certified fitness professional. "And that feeling of inner strength that your muscles are growing, you're developing definition, and you're boosting your metabolism all of those work together as a powerful confidence-booster." Lifting weights can improve your bone strength "Strength training isn't just good for the muscles," Williams added. "It's good for the bones. Weight bearing exercise, particularly closed-circuit exercises like squats, lunges, and pushups, place stress on the bones in a way that stimulates osteoblast activity and bone growth." | 7 | 8,092 | health |
Chili Recipes for Chilly Winter Days Chili Recipes for Chilly Winter Days When the wind is whipping and sidewalks are frozen, the best way to warm up is with a warm bowl of chili. Browse: Even more popular chili recipes Anytime Turkey Chili Use leftover cooked turkey or store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this quick-cooking chili. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: Amazing turkey recipes Cincinnati-Style Chili This meat-sauce-like chili is served over spaghetti for a "two-way." Add shredded Cheddar cheese for a three-way, cheese and onions for a four-way, cheese and onions and beans for a five-way. Click here to see the recipe. Related: How to properly cook ground beef, in pictures Island Pork Chili An exotic take on classic chili, this pork chili is slow-cooked with mangoes, cilantro, corn, and beans. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: Fabulous pork recipes Quick and Easy Chili Just about the easiest chili you can make; thanks to store-bought, seasoned tomato soup and canned beans, this chili will be on the table in less than 20 minutes. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: Easy recipes Spicy Vegetarian Chili Dried beans bulk up vegetarian chili. Soak the dried beans overnight to rehydrate. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: Check out more vegetarian recipes Spicy White Chili with Tomatillos Great Northern beans and hominy (preserved corn kernels) make for a filling and healthy meal. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: Recipes with tomatillos Vegan Pumpkin Chili This twist on traditional chili relies on pumpkin purée and a bit of dark chocolate to create lots of (vegan) flavor. Click here to see the recipe. Browse: More popular vegan recipes Vegetarian Chili Get the kids involved with meal time. Depending on their age, they can help chopping vegetables, or even picking out healthy toppings like diced avocado, onions, or salsa. Click here to see the recipe. Vegetarian Chili with Wheat Germ Use vegetables, beans, and wheat germ to replace meat in your hearty winter chili. Click here to see the recipe. | 0 | 8,093 | foodanddrink |
Mark Lobel reports on the solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, which a team will attempt to fly around the world using only the sun's energy. | 8 | 8,094 | video |
Aside from being a beauty editor, the dream job we aspired to, growing up, was being the person who came up with all the clever names on makeup packaging. While some shades may be less than inspiring ("warm beige," anyone?) and others are just silly, there are a few brands that go for shock value. With Valentine's Day coming up, we decided to round up the most naughtily named, titillating product titles. From the aptly dubbed Lashgasm mascara to the unabashed Sex eye shadow, these beautifiers are bound to ruffle a few feathers . . . in a good way. But be warned - at least one of them is NSFW! Too Faced Size Queen Mascara Everyone knows it's the size of the wand ($21) that counts . . . but don't forget to wiggle! OCC Lip Tar in Hoochie This orchid shade ($18) will make you want to strut your stuff no matter what anyone says. Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69 No matter where your head's at, this is a sexy shade of lipstick ($22). OCC Lip Tar in NSFW This provocative red lip hue ($18) is best saved for happy hour. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Mascara is like sex or pizza - even when it's bad, it's still pretty great - but this one ($23) lives up to its name. Essie Nail Polish in After Sex This metallic red lacquer ($9) is sexy, no matter when you wear it. Illamasqua Rubber Finish Nail Varnish in Kink This is the perfect nail polish ($23) for someone with a bit of a latex fetish. Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Rule34 Rule34 ($20) states that if it exists on the Internet, there's pornography of it. Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Sex This eye shadow ($25) doesn't beat around the bush. Nars Cosmetics Multiple in G-Spot Ooh, that blush ($39) looks good . . . right . . . there. Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara You're going to shout, "Oh my God!" once you see your lashes after using this mascara ($21). Nars Cosmetics Blush in Deep Throat We're pretty sure that this blush ($30) isn't referencing the Watergate scandal. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Between the Sheets This fuchsia polish ($18) is the perfect shade for getting frisky. Soap and Glory Glow Job It isn't hard to get a glow from this bronzer-infused moisturizer ($22). | 4 | 8,095 | lifestyle |
In 2004, when Danny Meyer opened a burger stand named Shake Shack in Madison Square Park, it didn't look like the foundation of a global empire. There was just one location, and Meyer was known for high-end venues like Gramercy Tavern. But the lines became legendary, and in 2008 other outlets started appearing first in New York, then in the rest of the country, then as far afield as Moscow and Dubai. Today, Shake Shack brings in at least a hundred million dollars a year and is planning an I.P.O. that could value the company at a billion dollars. That seems like a lot of burgers, but Meyer's venture was perfectly timed to capitalize on a revolution in the fast-food business, the rise of restaurants known in the trade as "fast-casual" places like Panera, Five Guys, and Chipotle. Unlike traditional fast-food restaurants, fast-casuals emphasize fresh, natural, and often locally sourced ingredients. (Chipotle, for instance, tries to use only antibiotic-free meat.) Perhaps as a result, their food tends to taste better. It's also more expensive. The average McDonald's customer spends around five dollars a visit; the average Chipotle check is more than twice that. Fast-casual restaurants first emerged in serious numbers in the nineteen-nineties, and though the industry is just a fraction of the size of the traditional fast-food business, it has grown remarkably quickly. Today, according to the food-service consulting firm Technomic, it accounts for thirty-four billion dollars in sales. Since Chipotle went public, in 2006, its stock price has risen more than fifteen hundred per cent. The rise of Chipotle and its peers isn't just a business story. It's a story about income distribution, changes in taste, and advances in technology. For most of the fast-food industry's history, taste was a secondary consideration. Food was prepared according to a factory model, explicitly designed to maximize volume and reduce costs. Chains relied on frozen food and assembly-line production methods, and their ingredients came from industrial suppliers. They were able to serve enormous amounts of food quickly and cheaply, even if it wasn't that healthy or tasty, and they enjoyed enormous success in the last quarter of the twentieth century. The number of outlets septupled between 1970 and 2000. But, even as the big chains thrived, other trends were emerging. Most of the gains from the economic boom of the eighties and nineties went to people at the top of the income distribution. That created a critical mass of affluent consumers. These people led increasingly busy work lives. They typically lived alone or in dual-income households, so they cooked less and ate out a lot. Michael Silverstein, a senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group and the co-author of the book "Trading Up," has made a study of this kind of consumer. "These aren't people with unlimited resources, but they have plenty of disposable income," he told me. "One of the things they're willing to spend money on is food away from home." In the same period, affluent consumers developed a serious interest in food and became more discriminating in their tastes a development often called "the American food revolution." Wine consumption jumped fifty per cent between 1991 and 2005. After the U.S.D.A. started certifying food as organic, in 1990, sales of organic food rose steadily, and stores like Whole Foods expanded across the country. Traditional fast-food chains pretty much ignored these changes. They were still doing great business, and their industrial model made it hard to appeal to anyone who was concerned about natural ingredients and freshness. That created an opening for fast-casual restaurants. You had tens of millions of affluent consumers. They ate out a lot. They were comfortable with fast food, having grown up during its heyday, but they wanted something other than the typical factory-made burger. So, even as the fast-food giants focussed on keeping prices down, places like Panera and Chipotle began charging higher prices. Their customers never flinched. It might seem that the success of fast-casual was simply a matter of producing the right product at the right time. But restaurants like Chipotle and Five Guys didn't just respond to customer demand; they also shaped it. As Darren Tristano, an analyst at Technomic, put it, "Consumers didn't really know what they wanted until they could get it." The archetype of this model is Starbucks. In 1990, the idea of spending two dollars for a cup of coffee seemed absurd to most Americans. But Starbucks changed people's idea of what coffee tasted like and how much enjoyment could be got from it. The number of gourmet-coffee drinkers nearly quintupled between 1993 and 1999, and many of them have now abandoned Starbucks for even fancier options. As Starbucks did for coffee, Chipotle and Shake Shack have changed people's expectations of what fast food can be. The challenge for the old chains is that new expectations spread. Millennials, for instance, have become devoted fast-casual customers. So McDonald's is now experimenting with greater customization, and has said that it would like to rely entirely on "sustainable beef." The question is whether you can inject an emphasis on taste and freshness into a business built around cheapness and convenience. After decades in which fast-food chains perfected the "fast," can they now improve the "food"? | 3 | 8,096 | finance |
Injuries can feel like a major setback when you're used to working out regularly. But a new, small study wants to put your mind, and muscles, at ease. For the study, researchers from Ohio University gathered 29 healthy people and put their non-dominant arm in a cast for four weeks. They asked half of the participants to perform mental imagery exercises which was essentially the simple act of imagining flexing their wrists for brief intervals five days a week. The mental workout session consisted of imagining a muscle contraction for five seconds followed by five seconds of rest repeated 13 times, with that entire set repeated a total of four times. When the casts were removed, researchers found that while everyone experienced muscle weakness in their arm, those who performed the mental exercises lost 50 percent less strength compared to the group who did nothing. This suggests that merely envisioning exercising activates the brain in the same way actually doing it would. Of course this doesn't mean you should cuddle up on the couch thinking about pumping iron instead of literally lifting weights. (Remember, all participants still saw muscle loss.) But, this is valuable information to keep in mind if you find yourself sidelined by injury. Go and get your brain sweat on. | 7 | 8,097 | health |
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The Honolulu Police Department continued its investigation Tuesday into an incident involving professional golfer Robert Allenby. No arrest has been made in the case. "Detectives are reviewing witness statements and gathering security video footage," the Honolulu Police Department said in a statement. "They are also looking into recent charges made on Mr. Allenby's credit card." Michelle Yu, a spokesperson for the Honolulu Police Department, said a police report of the incident would not be released at this time. "The case is open," she said Tuesday, "as the investigation is ongoing." Detectives have opened second degree robbery and fraudulent use of credit card investigations. Second degree robbery is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment; fraudulent use of credit cards is punishable by up to five years. No video or additional information was released. Allenby said he was abducted, beaten and robbed Friday night in an incident at a wine bar after he missed the cut in the Sony Open in Hawaii. He withdrew Tuesday from the Humana Challenge, which starts Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. The Australian golfer, 43 and a winner of four PGA Tour titles, released a statement saying he pulled out on the advice of his doctor. "This will enable me to ensure I am fully recovered prior to rejoining the PGA Tour," he said in the statement. "I anticipate a full recovery and look forward to returning in the near future." Allenby remained hopeful he could play in next week's Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz. Allenby said he had no recollection of what happened to him after he left the wine bar until he was shoved out of a car more than six miles from the wine bar. Charade Keane, a homeless woman who lives in Ala Moana Park, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser said she found Allenby bloodied on a street corner early Saturday morning. She said Allenby was sitting on a planter and talking to two homeless men she knows. "They started arguing when I got there, and I realized this wasn't well," she told the Star-Advertiser. "I needed to get him out of here." A young man in the military later helped Allenby and paid for a taxi to get him back to his hotel, Keane said. | 1 | 8,099 | sports |
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