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The fans force air through special filters that create solid CO2 pellets.
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A WestJet customer in Canada found 5 cans of Coors Light and dirty men's clothing along with some shoes in her suitcase shortly after picking it up from baggage claim.
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CNN's Dana Bash, Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and John King discuss what happens in the debate hall that the viewers at home don't see.
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CNN's Dana Bash, Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and John King discuss how they prepare to question the politicians running for president.
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USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero takes a look at the lessons learned from NFL Week 5.
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When it comes to anorexia nervosa, a psychological illness characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, scientists know a fair amount about how people with the illness eat they avoid high-fat foods, eat smaller portions, and limit their calories, for example. What scientists know less about is how and why people with anorexia nervosa make the food choices they do. In recent years, researchers have beeen exploring how the brains of people with anorexia nervosa respond when they see food. And more recently, scientists started looking into what happens when they're confronted with several different food choices, an experience many of us have several times throughout the day. For their study published in Nature Neuroscience on Monday, a group of New York-based researchers came a little bit closer to unraveling the puzzle of what happens in the brain when anorexic people consistently choose low-fat food even though many of them are actually fat deficient. They found an important link between activity in two regions in the brain that, in a healthy person, likely work together to reward the person for choosing rich foods that appear to be high in fat and taste, like donuts. But for people with anorexia nervosa, where more of that activity may take place in one region, that activity may work the opposite way, rewarding the person instead for choosing foods that appear to be very low in fat, like carrots. In those with anorexia, the researchers saw more activity in an area of the brain linked with habitual behavior, suggesting that their "choices" were more the result of entrenched habits rather than a balanced decision, as they were in the healthy people. Previous research has linked that brain region, called the dorsal striatum, with maladaptive behaviors . For their study, the researchers looked at two groups of women 21 who'd been recently hospitalizaed with anorexia nervosa and 21 who were healthy. All of them were between 16 and 39 years old. The researchers observed both groups of women over two days. On the first day, the participants all ate the same standardized meals. On the second day, the participants were given the same meals, but this time they were allowed to choose which food they wanted for that day's snack. The choices varied from low-fat options like carrot sticks to high-fat options like donuts. During the food choice portion, the participants were scanned in an fMRI so the researchers could take a look at their brain activity while they were making their decision. Both groups displayed high levels of activity flowing between two areas of their brains during the decision-making portion of the study. These areas were the dorsal striatum and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which plays an important role in storing memories . Not unexpectedly, the participants with anorexia nervosa chose foods lower in fat more often than the healthy people did. But the important part of their finding was what came next: In the healthy people, they found increased activity between the two regions when they chose what appeared to be the high-fat food, like the donut. By contrast, in those with anorexia, the same burst of activity appeared to take place when they chose the low-fat food. Plus, the anorexic people displayed more activity in the dorsal striatum, the area of the brain linked with habitual behavior. People with anorexia nervosa often have very restricted eating habits, which treatment seeks to correct. If the habits stick around after treatment, it's more likely that the person could relapse into unhealthy eating practices. So, researchers want to better understand the neurological reason behind these habits could help identify new ways to treat the illness.
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department is probing allegations that Anheuser-Busch InBev is seeking to curb competition in the beer market by buying distributors, making it harder for fast-growing craft brewers to get their products on store shelves, according to three people familiar with the matter. In the past few months, the world's largest brewer has rattled the craft beer world by striking deals for five distributors in three states. Many states require brewers to use distributors to sell their product, and once AB InBev buys a distributor, craft companies say they find that they can't distribute their beer as easily and sales growth stalls. Antitrust regulators are also reviewing craft brewers' claims that AB InBev pushes some independent distributors to only carry the company's products and end their ties with the craft industry, two of the sources said, noting that the investigation was in its early stages. AB InBev's purchase of several craft beer makers in recent years means that it is in a position to offer a greater variety of products itself. State regulators in California, where AB InBev announced wholesaler purchases in Oakland and San Jose in September, are also looking into the matter, the people familiar with the matter said. The beer giant confirmed that it was talking to regulators. "Anheuser-Busch has been in communication with the Department of Justice and California attorney general's office about the transactions. We are working cooperatively to address any questions they have," an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson said in an email. Craft brewers, who produce everything from well-crafted classics to odd flavors such as pumpkin or raspberry beer, have been a bright spot in an otherwise dull U.S. beer market. While beer sales rose 0.5 percent in 2014, craft beer sales rose by 17.6 percent to capture 11 percent of the U.S. market. The Justice Department review comes at an awkward time for AB InBev as it is seeking to buy No.2 SABMiller Plc for more than $100 billion in what would be the biggest-ever merger of brewers. AB InBev is widely expected to sell SABMiller's stake in U.S.-based MillerCoors if the merger goes through, leaving its U.S. market share unchanged at 46.4 percent. Small craft brewers have already been rattled by AB InBev's purchases of craft beer makers, including Golden Road in September, Blue Point Brewing in 2014 and Goose Island Beer Co in 2011. As AB InBev also snaps up distributors, craft brewers have expressed concern that the company would push distributors to only carry its products. To retain the craft title, a brewery must make less than 6 million barrels annually. That means those that get taken over by a big brewer like AB InBev lose that identity even if they still make small batches with distinctive flavors. It was not clear if other state regulators were looking at the recent purchases of two distributors in Colorado and one in New York as well. The Justice Department declined comment. The attorney generals' offices for California, New York and Colorado did not respond to requests for comment. QUICKLY STALLED Nikos Ridge, CEO of Ninkasi Brewing Co in Oregon, said that when two of his distributors were bought by AB InBev in 2011 and 2012, he saw what had been healthy sales growth quickly stall until it found alternative distributors. "Our feeling was that we weren't getting the same level of representation," said Ridge. "We saw our trends drop and we have seen improvements since we've switched." An executive at a second craft brewer, who asked not to be named, said that AB InBev had recently bought one of its distributors. "It (the distributor) is slowly but surely divesting itself of everything that is not ABI. And we're one of the last ones," said the executive, who noted that its other options for distribution were limited. "We're at the mercy of a lot of big players." Their experience is not unique. Conversations with at least four other craft brewers told the same story. There were some 4,000 craft beer companies as of September, brewing everything from artfully made classics like Dale's Pale Ale, Brooklyn Lager and Gordon Biersch Hefeweizen, as well as quirky brews like Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, and the super hoppy Palate Wrecker from Green Flash Brewing Co. A handful of antitrust experts say that craft brewers have a case, albeit not an easy one. The authorities could step in if AB InBev bought so many distributors that craft brewers lost significant access to a local market, said Jonathan Lewis, an antitrust expert at the law firm Baker Hostetler LLP. He estimated that the breaking point could be when AB InBev owned some 50 percent of distributors in a given area. Andy Gavil, a former head of the Federal Trade Commission's Office of Policy Planning who now teaches antitrust law at Howard University Law School, said he believes the problem could be resolved by scrapping a requirement for alcoholic beverages to go through liquor distributors in most U.S. states. That would allow the craft brewers to go directly to the supermarkets, liquor stores and bars. "There are some older justifications that it's about preventing underage sales but since the ultimate sale is done by a retailer, that's a bogus argument," Gavil said. (Editing by Soyoung Kim and Martin Howell)
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All of these rafters went for a swim after getting stuck at a particularly tricky rapid.
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PepsiCo is wandering out of the world of soft drinks. A verified company page spotted on social media site Weibo revealed the cola-maker may be preparing to launch a smartphone of its own. The official page doesn't disclose much else, other than a reference to a Pepsi Phone. But that hasn't stopped others from getting their hands on the specs of the upcoming smartphone -- dubbed the Pepsi P1, according to Sina Technology . The smartphone is expected to come with an average feature set for an Android smartphone -- 5.5-inch 1080p display, 1.7GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 16GB storage, a 13-megapixel camera, 3,000 mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop. The leaked screenshot places the phone's retail price at 1299 yuan ($205), more than $400 less than the U.S. retail price of Apple's iPhone 6S. It's not known if Pepsi designed the phone itself or contracted its build to one of the many white-box Android handset makers in China. BRUHLEAKED IMAGE OF A PEPSI PHONETHIS IS NOT A JOKELMAO pic.twitter.com/msKm5Odarv Ryuujin K. MSUV (@RYJN_Ki) October 11, 2015 Pepsi is expected to reveal the smartphone during an event in Beijing Oct. 20, according to the company's page on social media site Weibo . It's not the first time companies outside the technology industry have dabbled in the smartphone world. To coincide with the May release of the film, "The Avengers: Age of Ultron," Marvel and Samsung released a limited edition " Iron Man " styled Galaxy S6 Edge in Korea, China and Hong Kong. Whatever the case is for Pepsi to launch a smartphone in China, it does so in a market where handset sales growth is expected to sharply decelerate from 19.7 percent in 2014 to 1.2 percent, IDC reported.
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Feel good about carving out a half hour of gym time a day? A new study published in the journal Circulation this week suggests that your 30-minute routine on the treadmill might not be doing as much good as you think. Researchers found that while a half-hour daily workout did decrease the risk of heart disease somewhat, exercising twice as long (or four times as long, if you can manage it) lowered the risk of heart attack by 20 to 35 percent . The findings suggest that the longer you sweat (or get your heart rate up), the healthier your heart gets. Of course, if you can't commit to a two-hour gym session every day, experts recommend high-interval training in small bursts to make up the difference. You'll probably need to add a few more hours' worth of songs to your Spotify workout playlist, but it's a small price to pay for a longer life.
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A very large, and very poisonous King Cobra was found under a woman's clothes dryer in Florida. Unfortunately, the snake's owner has a history of losing venomous reptiles. Gillian Pensavalle (@GillianWithaG) explains.
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What is a great relationship exactly? You're happy (the majority of the time), and you've got the whole honesty and trust things down pat. But there's also more to a healthy partnership than that. Here, check out five signs that you're both doing it right. How does it feel to be livin' the dream? 1. You Grow Together The right person will challenge you and make you want to be a better person. Whether that means you help each other appreciate the little things in life or your ambition rubs off on each other, you're both learning together in the best way possible. 2. You're Completely Yourself You're both totally comfortable around each other (maybe even a little too comfortable, although that's not necessarily a bad thing). You know each other's greatest and worst qualities and are completely accepting of them. Plus, he or she thinks you look hottest without makeup, while you eat a tub of ice cream, in your grandma pajamas. 3. You're Not in a Rush You're not constantly worrying about where the relationship is going. Sure, those conversations are important (when should you move in together? ), but you're secure with your feelings. You know you'll get there, wherever it is, but you're not in a rush to shack up or get married just to prove a point. 4. You Argue - Like Grown-Ups Remember that phrase, "I just can't do this anymore"? Well, you haven't used it since your high school days and props for that. This time around, fights don't lead to dramatic breakdowns. You discuss the problem, how you feel, and how to learn from the whole situation. 5. You Can Live Without Each Other Remember that infamous Jerry Maguire quote? Well sorry, Tom Cruise , but it's dead wrong. Your significant other doesn't complete you. Sure, he or she adds incredible happiness to your life and things are better when you're together, but you would also be happy alone. That's because you're totally awesome, partnered up or not.
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From Blue Ivy as Michael Jackson to Axl Duhamel as a skunk. Beyoncé's Daughter, Blue Ivy As Michael Jackson. Alyssa Milano's son, Milo Amber Rose's Son, Sebastian As a chicken. Britney Spears' Sons Jayden and Sean As ninjas Jimmy Fallon's Daughter, Winnie As a chicken. Fergie and Josh Duhamel's Son, Axl As a skunk. Katherine Heigl's Daughters, Adalaide and Nancy As peacocks. Hilary Duff's Son, Luca As Captain America. Ivanka Trump's Daughter Arabella As a lion. Jaime King's Son, James As a monkey. Jennifer Hudson's Son, Daniel As a ghostbuster. Jessica Alba's Daughter, Honor As the Incredibles. Jessica Simpson's Daughter, Maxwell As a chicken. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Daughter, North As a skunk. Madonna's kids David and Mercy As a ninja and Raggedy Ann Nick and Vanessa Lachey's Son, Camden As the crocodile from 'Peter Pan.' Kim Kardashian's Daughter, North, and Kourtney Kardashian's Daughter Penelope As skunks. Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's twins, Harper and Gideon As Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from 'The Wizard of Oz.' Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's twins, Harper and Gideon As Tinker Bell and John from 'Peter Pan.' Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's Twins, Monroe and Moroccan As Superman and Wonder Woman Christina Milian's Daughter, Violet As a princess. Selma Blair's Son, Arthur As a wizard.
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What if the key components in your perfume could be grown in a lab rather than being found in a rare oasis in Australia? What if your beauty cream was grown from yeast rather than being extracted from plants that could be used to feed the world? And what if your cooking oil could be made from algae, and be healthier for you than alternatives? These aren't just hypothetical today. They're reality, and they're coming from technology that Amyris (NASDAQ: AMRS) and Solazyme (NASDAQ: SZYM) have been working on for years to develop. Creating a custom product from scratch Originally, both Amyris and Solazyme sold themselves to investors as a biofuels play that could potentially add value to other products. But they've both realized that their only way to profitability is to create high-value products for niche markets that add more value than they could ever add in the commodity-fuel market. Amyris made the transition first, and has launched the cosmetic product Biossance , and the cleaner Muck Daddy for consumer markets. A third unique fermentation product was recently produced from the company's industrial facility in Brotas, Brazil, and is being shipped to partners in the fragrance industry. It has also partnered with the pharmacy industry to develop engineered products; so the world of high-value products is just opening up for Amyris. While Amyris uses yeast to create engineered products, Solazyme uses algae. Like Amyris, it's transitioning away from products like fuels to higher value-added products in personal care and industrial applications. A recently announced product called Thrive is a culinary algae oil. The product has less saturated fat than olive, canola, and coconut oil, and has less taste, as well. There are certainly a lot of exciting products in the pipeline for both companies that will probably end up on store shelves near you. There's just one big challenge ahead. Can bioengineering make money? The biggest problem Amyris and Solazyme have had is making money. You can see below that both companies have been bleeding cash since they became public companies. One piece of that picture is falling costs and Amyris is making major strides on the cost side of the equation. Farnesene production cost were about $12 per liter as recently as early 2013, and Monday it was announced that September 2015 farnesene production was just $1.75 per liter. Rapidly falling costs will allow for better margins as well as more sales opportunities for lower price products. The hope for investors is that Amyris and Solazyme will both start turning the corner financially in the second half of 2015 and into 2016. The products above will need to play a big role in that. What to watch for Investors should watch for product revenue growth in the second half of 2015, and margins, as well. Both companies are ramping up production, and should be ironing out kinks related to manufacturing start-up. If they can be successful with newly launched products and lower costs, there could be a huge upside opportunity for both companies. SPONSORED: The next billion-dollar iSecret The world's biggest tech company forgot to show you something at its recent event, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. And we think its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors! To be one of them, just click here .
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247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons and CineSport's Noah Coslov react to the news of Florida QB Will Grier being suspended for taking a banned substance.
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Three-time World Cup winner Pele believes that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the best player from the last decade.
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The industry is growing, and the workforce is aging. Trucking needs a facelift and about 50,000 new employees.
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BEIRUT Amid the ornate walls of Damascus' famed Omayyad Mosque, preacher Maamoun Rahmeh stood before worshippers last week, declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin a "giant and beloved leader" who has "destroyed the myth of the self-aggrandizing America." Posters of Putin are popping up on cars and billboards elsewhere in parts of Syria and Iraq, praising the Russian military intervention in Syria as one that will redress the balance of power in the region. The Russian leader is winning accolades from many in Iraq and Syria, who see Russian airstrikes in Syria as a turning point after more than a year of largely ineffectual efforts by the U.S.-led coalition to dislodge the Islamic State militants who have occupied significant parts of the two countries. The reactions underscore that while the West may criticize Putin for supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad, there is some relief in the region at the emergence of a player with a coherent if controversial strategy. "Putin does more than just speak," said Sohban Elewi of Damascus, summing up the views of Syrians on opposing camps who regard U.S. policy in Syria and Iraq as fumbled and confused. Russia began its air campaign in Syria on Sept. 30, joining the fray of those bombing Syria at a critical time for Assad and his embattled troops. The Syrian army's loss of the northern province of Idlib opened the way for rebels to come dangerously close to the coastal Alawite heartland, leaving his soldiers there vulnerable and dejected. Russia insists it is targeting the Islamic State group and other "terrorists." But Syrian rebels and opposition activists say Moscow's warplanes in recent days have focused on Idlib and the central province of Hama, hitting U.S.-backed rebels in areas with no IS militants. The planes also have provided air cover for Syrian ground troops who launched an offensive in central Syria, reinforcing the belief that Russia's main aim is to shore up Assad's forces. In addition to the warplanes taking off from a base in Latakia, Russian ships in the Caspian Sea have fired cruise missiles that fly nearly 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) over Iran and Iraq to strike Raqqa and Aleppo provinces, in what many see as a show of force meant to portray muscle more than serve a specific military goal. Among Assad's war-weary and frustrated supporters, such elaborate displays of support provide a much-needed psychological boost, and have injected new hope that their flailing battle against rebel factions and the Islamic State group can still be won. "The (Russian) intervention has raised the morale of the Syrian army and the Syrian people alike," said Dr. Samir Haddad from the central city of Homs. "President Putin has a distinguished personality and charisma, and it has become clear that world leaders have gradually started approving, openly or secretly, of this intervention," he said. In Iraq, where the U.S.-led war against IS has stalled, many say they want Russian airstrikes against IS to extend to their country. Buried between paintings of Baghdad architecture, mosques and landscapes, some art shops in Baghdad have begun selling portraits of Putin, a tribute to his intervention in what Iraqis see as the new military front against IS. "Russia does not play games. They are problem solvers, and they do it quietly and efficiently, not like the Americans who prefer to do everything in front of the cameras," said Hussein Karim, a 21-year-old medical student from Baghdad. In one cartoon widely distributed among Iraqis on Facebook and Twitter, U.S. President Barack Obama is dressed as a Sunni sheikh, while Putin as a Shiite imam, suggesting the two are taking sides. Another cartoon shows a bare-chested Putin holding IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by the collar of his jalabaya, looking very intimidating. He says to al-Baghdadi: "Where do you think you're going? I'll flatten you like flour," a popular Iraqi expression. Al-Baghdadi, holding a cellphone, shouts: "Obama, save me!" Most of the cartoons portray Putin as muscular a perception that echoes the one at home in Russia, where he has cultivated an image as a man of action. In addition to conducting his official duties, he often is shown on Russian TV doing such activities as playing ice hockey as he did last week on his 63rd birthday or climbing into a submersible to explore the sea. T-shirts with his image are sold at shopping malls, souvenir stores and even from vending machines in Moscow airports. Some depict him looking tough in dark sunglasses, while others show him riding a horse to the words from a pop song: "They are not going to get us." The military intervention in Syria is viewed by many as a sign of shifting alliances in the region as Russia takes a greater role in the fight against IS. Russia has had strong ties with the Mideast for years. The fascination with Putin is driven largely by a longstanding suspicion of the West and anger about decades of U.S. intervention in the region that many say has led to more wars and sectarianism. Many hope a stronger Russia would lead to a more balanced approach. Iraq's prime minister said last month that his government also entered a joint intelligence sharing agreement with Russia, Iran and Syria, opening an operations center in the heart of Baghdad. In Egypt, Russian flags and posters of Putin's face hung across Cairo during his visit in February. At the time, the state-run Al Ahram newspaper profiled him, with photos showing Putin shirtless and holding various weapons, headlined, "A hero of our times." His appeal has extended to Lebanon, where some demonstrators Christian allies of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group wore T-shirts bearing Putin's face at a protest Sunday calling for Lebanese presidential elections. "Putin considers the Syrian crisis an excellent opportunity to erode America's standing in the region," said Ghassan Charbel, editor of the London-based Arabic daily newspaper Al Hayat. In a front-page editorial Monday, he warned that while Syria presents Moscow with an opportunity to exact revenge from the West, it may transform quickly into an Afghanistan-like quagmire that threatens to erode Putin's image as a "czar." But the Russian airstrikes also have drawn the ire of rebels in Syria who have formed a joint operations room to fight the new foe. At a recent demonstration in the northern city of Idlib, armed rebels set fire to a Russian flag. "We will trample on your heads," read one banner, addressing the Russians. ___ Salama reported from Baghdad. Associated Press writer Albert Aji in Damascus and Lynn Berry in Moscow contributed reporting.
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The Czech Republic national soccer squad is ready to face a Netherlands team that has surprised them, while their coach thinks Turkey will reach the Euro 2016 play-offs.
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7 Things that don't make you a lousy mom What's up with moms and guilt? We constantly question and second guess ourselves about not doing enough of this and too much of that. Here are a few things that moms do on occasion that you might want to stop beating yourself up about. Follow us on Pinterest. 1. Selfishness Being a mom means putting your kids' needs before your own most of the time, but that doesn't mean all the time. If you occasionally glaze out in front of the television with a glass of wine while the kids have baloney sandwiches for dinner, you're being a little selfish. If you take that corner piece of the cake and cut it just a little bigger than all of the other pieces? Selfish... and that's OK. Even healthy. Doing something nice for yourself doesn't make you a bad mom. Follow us on Pinterest. 2. Lunchables Yes, most of the time we strive for something more nutritionally complete than a plastic tray full of nitrates and processed cheese food. But sometimes the need to quickly fill our kids' tummies dictates the menu. That doesn't make you a bad mom. Follow us on Pinterest. 3. Impatience Moms are expected to have eternal, saint-like patience while our kids are learning to eat by themselves, write their names and not poop their pants. Don't beat yourself up if you occasionally find your well of patience has run dry and by occasionally, I mean all the time. You're not a lousy mom because you lose your patience. You're normal. Follow us on Pinterest. 4. Not liking the PTA, kid parties or mom groups Meetings, group interactions and the dreaded kids' party are just part of motherhood a part that sometimes sucks. Don't beat yourself up if you find yourself sitting in the corner at a 4-year-old's birthday party wishing you had snuck a flask in your purse. You're probably not the only one. Follow us on Pinterest. 5. Lying to your kids We teach our kids that honesty is the best policy, right? Because it is. But sometimes that little white lie comes in handy. I'm guilty of telling my kid, "Oh, no… this is super spicy," in reference to the ice cream bar I was attempting to eat in secret or regretfully saying, "Sorry sweetie, that's broken," in reference to the annoying little coin-operated race car outside of Walmart (you know the one). So, I throw out the occasional white lie to make life with kids a little easier on myself. Follow us on Pinterest. 6. Bottle feeding, epidurals or refusing to cosleep There are thousands of articles written by "experts" that will tell you how to manage your pregnancy, birth and the early years with your child. Just spend five minutes on the internet and you can read all about how the breast is best and that you're not giving your child the best shot at successful adulthood if you don't wear him strapped to your chest for 100 hours a day. Follow us on Pinterest. 7. A messy house If you have small kids and don't have full-time cleaning help, your house is probably messy more than half of the time. Is the screen on your television covered with tiny, peanut-buttery fingerprints? Can you make a full meal out of the goldfish crackers and Teddy Grahams in your sofa cushions? Does your living room look like the plastic toy fairy threw up on your rug? Trust me… it's not just you and a little OK, a lot of stickiness doesn't make you a bad mom. Not by a longshot. Sometimes moms just have those days where we're frazzled and disorganized. We yell at our kids, get nothing accomplished and everything just seems to go south. But, just remember this: a bad day doesn't make you a bad mother. Cut yourself some slack, mom. You're doing just fine. Follow us on Pinterest.
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Hundreds of Palestinians march in a funeral procession for a teenager killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clashes at the weekend. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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VERNON, Conn. The University of Connecticut student whose obscenity-laced tirade about bacon jalapeno mac and cheese at UConn's Student Union went viral a week ago has posted an apology to YouTube. A subdued and humble Luke Gatti shot the 2-minute, 33-second video himself and uploaded it to YouTube Sunday, his father, Vincent Gatti, confirmed on Monday. Luke Gatti titled the video "Drunk UConn Student Apology Mac and Cheese" and says in the opening, "My name is Luke and I saw the video of me and I'd like to just get a few things out there." In the video, Gatti acknowledges he was drinking and says at one point: "I've got some problems I am addressing. This was seriously a wakeup call." Gatti, 19, of Bayville, N.Y., is scheduled to be arraigned in Superior Court in Rockville Tuesday on charges of second-degree breach of peace and criminal trespass for the incident, which occurred about 10 p.m. Oct. 4. Vincent Gatti said the family has asked for a continuance and does not expect to be in Rockville Tuesday. "Yes we have filed for a continuance," Vincent Gatti said, adding that his son and his family are "fearful of how terribly out of control this has gotten." Gatti said his son uploaded the apology Sunday night to express his remorse at what happened. He described his son several times as having done something terribly wrong. "He's a kid that made a bad mistake a college jerky mistake," Vincent Gatti said. "My son was wrong and feels terrible about this." Vincent Gatti said his family has "been hit with a barrage of yelling, screaming, cursing, obnoxious, horrible, hateful, spiteful people berating me and my son for screaming and cursing and berating a stranger. There's been a world full of people doing exactly what my son did and feeling justified in doing so." Gatti said he is not deflecting responsibility for his son's conduct, but said he found it ironic that people were so quick to inflict on him and his family what they seem to dislike in his son's conduct. "That's really a sad state," he said, adding that the threats and insults have come "repeatedly and in alarmingly large numbers." In the video, Luke Gatti begins by apologizing to those he mistreated. "I want to start by apologizing to all the staff involved in my incident, especially the manager," Luke Gatti says in the video. "He was just doing his job. He gave me so many chances to walk away. And I didn't listen to him. No one deserves to be treated that way, like ever." Gatti also said in the video that he was extremely intoxicated at the time of the incident and when he watched it several days later, was horrified. "I couldn't even believe it was me in it," he said. "I was watching it and thinking, 'Oh my God. What the hell's wrong with me? This is not what I'm all about. I don't treat people this way.'" He said he is ashamed by what he did and said the source of his trouble is "my big mouth. I talk and talk. I don't know when to shut up." He also apologized to his family, his friends and the wider UConn community. "I'd like to apologize to the university student body for representing it so poorly," he said. "It's not what UConn is all about. I totally misrepresented it and I'm sorry about that." Gatti also said people have been sending him mac and cheese. "To all those who want to send donations of mac and cheese to me, please just send it to your local food pantry," he said. "There's a lot of hungry people out there."
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A day after placing him on leave of absence... USC has fired football coach Steve Sarkisian.
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One of King Henry V's great warships, the Holigost or Holy Ghost is believed to be buried in Hampshire's River Hamble.
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History buffs, you're going to love this. History buffs, you're going to love this. Loews Don CeSar Hotel St. Pete Beach, Florida Awarded: Best Historic Hotel (201-400 Guest Rooms) Opened: 1928 In 1942 the U.S. Army purchased the hotel to be used as a sub-base hospital. It wasn't until 1973 that it reopened as the Don CeSar to guests. Visit loewshotels.com for more information. The Peabody Memphis Memphis, Tennessee Awarded: Best Historic Hotel (Over 400 Guest Rooms) Opened: 1869 The Peabody's unofficial mascot is the mallard, and has been since 1933 when five live ducks marched through the hotel lobby. Visit peabodymemphis.com for more information. Green Park Inn Blowing Rock, North Carolina Awarded: Best Small Historic Hotel (Under 75 Guest Rooms) Opened: 1891 When the inn first opened, it contained the region's only U.S. Postal Office. Today, a piece of the post office still remains inside the hotel. Visit greenparkinn.com for more information. Hawthorne Hotel Salem, Massachusetts Awarded: Best City Center Historic Hotel Opened: 1925 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the hotel's annual Halloween party. This year's theme is cleverly titled "A Night To Dismember." Visit hawthornehotel.com for more information. Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, Michigan Awarded: Best Historic Resort Opened: 1887 With only 600 year-round residents, Mackinac Island is a great place for filming. In 1980, Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour shot the film Somewhere In Time at the hotel. Visit grandhotel.com for more information. Hilton Chicago Chicago, Illinois Awarded: Best New Historic Hotels of America Member Opened: 1927 The Hilton Chicago's exhibit space is the largest of any hotel's in the city. Visit hilton.com for more information. The Lancaster Hotel Houston, Texas Awarded: Best Hotel Historian of the Year and Legendary Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year Opened: 1926 The hotel is in Houston's historic theater district, and hosted actors, musicians and even rodeo horses back in the city's performing arts heyday. Visit .com thelancaster for more information. French Lick Resort French Lick, Indiana Awarded: Best Social Media of a Historic Hotel Opened: 1845 In 1917, chef Louis Perrin served the world's first tomato juice drink at the French Lick Springs Hotel on the resort's property.Visit frenchlick.com for more information. Xanterra Parks & Resorts Awarded: Historic Hotels of America Sustainability Champion Xanterra Parks & Resort's Old Faithful Inn, pictured here, at Yellowstone National Park is considered the model for classic park lodge architecture. Visit xanterra.com for more information. 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Eureka Springs, Arkansas Awarded: Historic Hotels of America Ambassador of the Year Opened: 1886 Perfect for nature lovers, the hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of hiking trails and formal gardens. Visit crescent-hotel.com for more information. Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel Chicago, Illinois Awarded: 2015 Historic Hotelier of the Year Opened: 1871 The Palmer House was a wedding gift for a socialite and her new husband. Sadly, 13 days after the couple opened it to the public, it burned down in the Great Chicago Fire. Two years later, in 1873, it was officially reopened after a $1.7 million restoration. Visit hilton.com for more information.
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In the immediate aftermath of Southern California coach Steve Sarkisian's indefinite leave of absence, a five-star linebacker de-committed from the Trojans and the top tight end in the Class of 2016 changed his mind about an official visit , putting a spotlight on the initial recruiting challenges the program faces. The assistant coaches need to retain as many of those players as possible during this period of uncertainty but also keep the interest of players they had targeted, such as Florida tight end Isaac Nauta. RELATED: Army All-American LB Daelin Hayes decommits from USC RELATED: No. 1 TE Isaac Nauta flips USC official visit to Alabama USC's recruiting class for 2016 stands at 15 players following the loss of Ann Arbor (Mich.) linebacker Daelin Hayes and was ranked No. 1 in the Pac-12 and No. 6 nationally by 247Sports. "The toughest thing to overcome in recruiting is uncertainty, even more so than sanctions," ESPN national recruiting analyst Craig Haubert said Monday. "With sanctions, you know what you're dealing with, you can map out a game plan and how to approach commits and parents … here you don't know what you're dealing with. The coach is asked to take an idefinite leave. How long is indefinite? Everybody hopes he gets the help he needs and comes out doing well on the other side, but there are probably a lot of people wondering if he will still be the guy when he comes back. It puts questions in recruits' minds and allows other programs to create doubt in prospects' minds." Haubert said USC still has substantial clout in its backyard and he expects that to continue. Eight of the 15 members of the Class of 2016 are from Southern California. USC is only able to sign 20 players in this class because, coming off NCAA sanctions last year, they brought in five "blueshirts," players who could be eligible this season but count against the Class of 2016 total. "When it's a tough time, you want to circle the wagons," Haubert said. "Circling the wagon for USC is maintaining its status in Southern California where there is plenty of talent to work with." When asked if his opening up his recruitment had anything to do with the Sarkisian situation, Daelin Hayes texted USA TODAY High School Sports' Jim Halley, saying: "No. It was me and my family's decision that we felt was best for my future." Hayes had already been wavering since his July commitment, and attended Notre Dame's season opener. The five-star linebacker is scheduled to make his official visit this week. His de-commitment presents a potential NCAA situation because USC already announced that he would be an early enrollee after Hayes signed his financial aid papers. The school also announced that tackle Nathan Smith (Murieta Mesa, Calif.) and safety C.J. Pollard (Serra High; Gardena, Calif.) would enroll in January. Nauta, from IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) also did not mention Sarkisian. He announced that he will take an official visit to Alabama for the LSU game rather than a visit to USC. "For USC, it's more about the brand and fact they can put guys into the NFL. That is the core of their recruiting strength," said Ryan Abraham, the publisher of USCFootball.com, part of the Scout.com network. "The biggest issue when they have something like this or when they are losing football games are the out-of-state highly ranked recruits. Those are the ones that usually you are going to see some fallout form. "I don't see this an an enduring thing that will have a major impact. If he comes back or they get a new coach, they can usually right the ship." A number of USC commits and their families publicly expressed support for Sarkisian. "Our prayers are with Coach Sarkisian and the USC program during this time," the family of offensive line recruit Keanu Saleapaga said in a text message. "Keanu is very focused on his final school year and finishing his season strong… As of today we are still USC committed." Sarkisian's leave comes at a time when few of the top prospects are making commitments. The players who wanted to commit before their senior season began have done so and the remainder are using the fall to make official visits and won't commit until after their seasons. "If things aren't resolved by after the season and moving toward the all-star games then it could become a problem, especially for out-of-state kids," said Adam Gormley, a national recruiting analyst for Rivals.com "A lot of kids didn't commit because of Steve Sarkisian. If they bring in a coach they like, it won't be an issue. They want some idea of how this will play out." USC went through a period recently of four coaches in a calendar year and Abraham said he expects interim coach Clay Helton and the staff to use a similar approach to what interim coach Ed Orgeron did in 2013. "The staff still goes out and recruits and they recruit to the school more than the staff," Abraham said. "They are selling USC the brand, not what Sarkisian wants to do. The individual coaches will recruit their players like they're going to be back. At some point, something will change." All the recruiting analysts pointed to a tipping point when USC needed a decision, either Sarkisian remains the coach or a new coach is coming in. Sarkisian was hired at USC in December 2013, was able to put together a solid recruiting class in his first year and then had the No. 1 class in the nation last spring. "I'd say sometime in December or January," Abraham said. "If they have a coach in place by then, he should be able to secure the current commits and finish off the class."
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Wales manager Chris Coleman joked that he was happy to see a 'Q' - for qualification - spelt next to his country in their Euro 2016 qualifying group table.
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Joe Tan/Reuters Some restaurants take innovation to an extreme level. You could have dinner surrounded by ice, or immerse yourself in a Barbie dream world, or even dine suspended 150 feet above the ground. And if being served by robots or eating on the toilet sounds like a dream come true, then look no further. We've rounded up some of the wackiest restaurants around the world here and they're far from your typical white tablecloth meal. (Captions by Reuters and Hollis Johnson) Some restaurants take innovation to an extreme level. You could have dinner surrounded by ice, or immerse yourself in a Barbie dream world, or even dine suspended 150 feet above the ground. And if being served by robots or eating on the toilet sounds like a dream come true, then look no further. We've rounded up some of the wackiest restaurants around the world here and they're far from your typical white tablecloth meal. (Captions by Reuters and Hollis Johnson) A group of 22 Belgian chefs enjoy a plate of oysters at a table suspended by crane 150 feet above Brussels. Diners sit inside a restaurant made of ice in Harbin, China. The restaurant seats about 100 people and is part of the ongoing Sun Island Snow Carving and Ice Sculpture Exposition. Dog owners wait for their order at the Coolbaby dog restaurant in Beijing. The dishes offered are based on nutritional science and tailor-made for dogs of different breeds, ages, and sizes. Having dogs in the home was banned under the rule of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong and was only made legal once again a few years ago. Customers play cards on toilet seats at a commode-themed restaurant in Shenzhen, in south China's Guangdong province. Diners use toilet seats as chairs as they eat food served in miniature bath tubs and toilet bowls. In this image, taken with a false-color infrared flash, customers dine in complete darkness at Opaque in West Hollywood, California. In this truly unique dining experience, guests are served a three-course gourmet meal by blind waiters. This is a dining table at the now-shuttered Aurum restaurant in Singapore. Aurum serves a unique cuisine known as molecular gastronomy an avant-garde cooking movement that uses scientific methods to create new flavors in food. There wasn't much of an explanation as to why they used wheelchairs as seats, though. Inside a Dutch university in Wageningen, there's a restaurant where academics and companies can study consumer behavior by watching diners' reactions to new food products, packaging, and restaurant design. Just like in "Big Brother," the customers' every move are tracked by cameras. Photographs showing all the people who appeared on the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album hang on a wall in the Blakes restaurant at the the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool, England. The 110-room Beatles-themed hotel is not far from the site of the famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles performed in their early days. Officially Tokyo's first schoolboy cafe, Edelstein Cafe is one of several eateries in Japan where customers and waiters act out scenes from manga comics. Here they perform as school teachers and students. Lorenzo Pepe sits next to a statue of former Argentine President Juan Peron at the "Un cafe con Peron" restaurant in Buenos Aires. Although reviled by his critics as an authoritarian and forced to live in exile for almost two decades, Peron remained Argentina's leading political figure from his first presidential term in 1946 to his death in 1974. A ticker showing current drink prices runs behind the bar of The Exchange Bar & Grill in New York City. The Exchange is stock market themed, with prices for food and beverages fluctuating like stock prices according to demand. A man dressed as a maid named "Kalina" serves customers at Hibaritei cafe in Tokyo. The cafe, whose servers are all men dressed as maids, has several locations in the Akihabara district. The area is now considered the center of Tokyo's nerd culture. The owner of this restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, said she bought it for $927,600. The purchase price included four robots one of which is seen serving food to customers here. Food is served 16 feet underneath the Indian Ocean in the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, on the Maldives island of Rangali. It was voted the world's most beautiful restaurant in 2014 by the New York Daily News. British set designer Tony Hornecker prepares dinner at his restaurant, "The Pale Blue Door." Made with scrap materials scavenged from the streets, it's located in one of Berlin's central community gardens. Hornecker said that he does not make any profits with his fanciful underground restaurant, but he feels that he is giving Berlin a unique attraction. An employee pours boiling water into a pot at a restaurant built with giant ice cubes during an ice festival in Harbin, in China's Heilongjiang province, in 2012. A waiter serves customers inside a converted coach bus in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China. A couple bought an old bus with around 20,000 RMB ($3,206) and transformed it into a barbecue restaurant in an old residential compound in the city. Robots deliver dishes to customers at a restaurant in Harbin, China. Opened in June 2012, the restaurant has become famous for using 20 robots to cook meals and deliver dishes. The robots can work continuously for five hours after a two-hour charge, and they're able to display more than 10 expressions on their faces. Employees serve customers during the media preview of a Barbie-themed cafe in Taipei in 2013. The 7,000 square-foot Barbie Cafe, which has since closed, had decor and dishes that were inspired by Mattel's dolls. Heart Attack Grill owner Jon poses with a cheeseburger in Chandler, Arizona, in 2009. The restaurant is known for its hospital theme, and diners are made to wear hospital gowns as they eat burgers with names like the triple and quadruple bypass. The Arizona restaurant has since closed and moved to a new location in Las Vegas. A cat sleeps in his basket as a waitress serves some food to customers in Vienna's first cat cafe. Diners can stroke and interact with their five feline hosts, who all came from an animal shelter and freely roam about the cafe and take naps. Similar cafes have since opened in New York, Denver, San Diego, Paris, and Copenhagen, as well as in several other global cities. A waitress pours tea inside an egg-shaped dining booth at an Airbus A380-themed restaurant. Dubbed "Special Enjoyment," the restaurant is located in Chongqing, China and has six private rooms. A Thai waiter wears a condom over his head while serving a cocktail to a paton at the Cabbages and Condoms restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. The restaurant, founded by Mechai Viravaidya, aims to educate the public about safe sex. Actor Petrica Moraru performs for guests of the Club Count Dracula restaurant in Bucharest, Romania. An employee paints the outer decoration of a cafe bar in Prague's district of Holesovice. The cafe bar is a uniquely designed multicultural center with a futuristic design and many unusual artifacts. At a hospital-themed restaurant in Taipei, a waitress dressed in a nurse uniform serves a drink to a customers using a drip. Diners can enter a working Italian prison dating back to the Renaissance at the Fortezza Medicea in Volterra. Started as a rehabilitation program for inmates, the restaurant is run within the prison. Customers have to go through background checks and several checkpoints, but reservations are nearly always full.
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Widely known for treating wrinkles, onabotulinum toxinA injections are proving useful for another purpose: helping women who struggle with painful sex. The drug, more commonly known as Botox®, works by relaxing contracted muscles and releasing muscle spasms when it is injected. Doctors can use it to treat muscle spasms in the pelvic floor (the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis) to ease certain types of pelvic pain , including pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). "The injections can also treat painful contractions of the vagina referred to as vaginismus," says Marie Paraiso, MD , who heads Cleveland Clinic's Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Paraiso recounts how a patient had been unable to have intercourse for two years after pelvic floor surgery. "She and her husband wanted to have another baby," she says. "After we used Botox, she was able to conceive and has since delivered her second child." More commonly, the drug is injected by a telescope into the bladder to treat urge incontinence . However, Botox can also relieve severe anal spasms during bowel movements, also called paroxysmal puborectalis muscle contractions. It can help when other treatments fail Botox is usually offered after other treatments have failed. "For people with pelvic floor spasm or vaginal pain associated with intercourse due to muscle spasm, Botox might be an option," Dr. Paraiso says. She says it can help people who do not respond to physical therapy or biofeedback involving training to help people consciously control and release muscle tension in the pelvic floor. It also may be used if overactive bladder medications and physical therapy aren't effective in treating urge incontinence . If you talk to your doctor about this option, be sure to also check with your insurance company because these injections may or may not be covered by insurance, Dr. Paraiso says. What to expect during treatment Because the drug requires an injection, your doctor may start with a local anesthetic to numb the area. "In some cases, the injections are done at the same time as another exam that's being done in the operating room, so you'll already be under anesthesia," says Dr. Paraiso. Next, your doctor will place the injection based on the problem being treated: Pelvic floor spasm: Injections target the muscles of the pelvic floor around the vagina. Anal spasms: Injections are given into the anal muscles. Urinary retention : Injections are given in the smooth muscle of the urethra (the opening where urine comes out). Urge incontinence: Doctors use a cystoscope (a telescoping instrument inserted into the bladder) for injections into the bladder muscle. "You may have a minimal amount of bleeding afterwards from the injections, which is normal," says Dr. Paraiso. Here are some other recommendations: Avoid having intercourse for up to 72 hours after the injections Call your physician if you have what you feel is an abnormal amount of bleeding Check with your doctor if you have any signs of infection (fever; chills; or increased pain, swelling or redness at the injection site) Possible side effects Fortunately, injection side effects are rare. "Injections in the bladder can cause urinary retention ," Dr. Paraiso says. This means that the bladder doesn't empty completely. "Injections in the urethral muscles, anal sphincter or pelvic floor could lead to urinary leakage or fecal incontinence," she adds. How many injections you need depends on what your condition is and its severity. Onabotulinum toxinA treatments are often temporary. You'll likely need to return periodically at varying intervals for additional injections. "Some people need injections every six to nine months," Dr. Paraiso says. "Others may only need them every 12 to 24 months." Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. The post Botox Can Offer Women Help for Painful Sex appeared first on Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic . This article was written by Women's Health Team from Cleveland Clinic and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.
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Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton denies reports or observations that he sprayed Russian president Vladimir Putin with champagne after winning the Formula One Russian Grand Prix in Sochi. From Sky News via Reuters: "I actually didn't. I didn't actually spray him. I think there's a weird picture but I didn't spray him. I definitely don't want anything (to happen)," the Mercedes driver told Sky Sports television on Monday with a smile. If Putin didn't get sprayed with champagne though, he was the only one on the podium to escape it. (Thanks to Yahoo for sharing)
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NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) Well, U.S. workers, feel better: you aren't the only ones failing to make long-term financial plans. The deVere Group, a U.K.-based financial advisory group recently surveyed 650 people around the world who aren't using a financial advisor. They asked simply, "Do you plan your finances one year ahead, one to three years ahead, or three years or more ahead?" Of that group, 71% chose the first option. Granted, that's an improvement from 2013, when the same poll had 82% of respondents provided that answer. However, when nearly three-quarters of a group from the U.S., UK, Spain, Australia, France, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates gives that answer, it makes the financial advisors a little nervous. "Many people believe the myth that planning for the longer-term s more difficult than planning for the short term -- this is not true," said Nigel Green, deVere Group chief executive and founder, when those findings were announced "The difficult part is starting to plan long-term. But procrastination will leave you in limbo and is likely to cost you dearly." The upside -- sort of -- is that it isn't just the U.S. that isn't planning or saving. Earlier this month, a survey by GOBankingRates found that 62% of U.S. bankers have less than $1,000 in their savings account. Sure, nobody wants to stash cash in accounts that earn some of the lowest yields in banking, but the GOBankingRates folks see that revelation as a symptom of a much larger illness. "It's troubling how many Americans aren't thinking about long-term planning or retirement, with little to nothing stashed away in a savings account," said Casey Bond, editor-in-chief of GOBankingRates. "Saving money is an uphill battle for many, but there are a number of simple ways people can consistently grow their nest egg over time, such as automating their savings. Even a small contribution is better than nothing at all." Procrastination is something U.S. workers excel at, and the financial straits of the recent economic crisis haven't helped matters. According to a survey earlier this year by financial firm Edward Jones, 45% of non-retired U.S. workers aren't saving for retirement. We put it off by age (90% of young workers say they'll start saving in their 30s or earlier, but only 64% of folks ages 35 to 44 follow through), we put it off until the kids get older (39% of singles aren't saving, compared to 51% those in a household of three or more) and, according to a survey by financial services firm Franklin Templeton, we put it off altogether (30% of those 18 to 24 say they'll never retire). But why is the rest of the world suddenly in the same year-to-year financial scenario. Well, there was a reason why it was a global economic crisis. Thanks to austerity measures implemented by countries around the world, some of the more socialized benefits offered to retirees just aren't available anymore. "Long-term financial planning has never been more important because governments are being forced to cut age-related benefits, meaning that in the future most people will not be able to rely on governmental support to the same extent they have done in the past, so we have to be more financially self-reliant in retirement," Green says. "Plus, as we're all living longer, and as such the money we accumulate throughout our lives has to go further than it ever has done before." Also, much of the joblessness that swept Western nations over the duration of the crisis affected the youngest workers. The Principal found that 63% of workers ages 23 to 35 began saving before they turned 25, but fewer than a third saved 10% of their salary. With cash tight thanks to either joblessness or settling for low-wage employment until better positions opened up, long-term saving for retirement competed with rent (65%), food (38%) transportation (30%), student loans (20%) and credit card debt (16%) for their dollars. "Many Millennials may see these large expenses especially student loans and other debt as primary obstacles to saving anything for retirement," says Jerry Patterson, senior vice president of retirement and investor services at The Principal. "But in most situations, it's possible and necessary to both save for retirement and pay down debt by creating a plan and sticking to it." According to Voya Financial, nearly six in ten (59%) working Americans say they are very or extremely concerned about outliving their savings in retirement and 74% have never calculated their monthly retirement income needs. However, if they just think ahead a bit, they can start making sound savings decisions now. A diverse and somewhat non-conservative portfolio helps. "Generally, people should have at least 70% of their annual income in order to have a secure retirement with a similar lifestyle," says James Nichols, head of retirement income and advice strategy and Voya Financial. "Of course, some people will need more than that and some will need less depending of their lifestyle desires, health expenses, retirement plans and other factors. You may have 30 years or more of retirement, so your money needs to continue to grow during that time." Sometimes, that saving means sacrificing in the short-term in favor of your long-term goals. Joe Boyle, a retirement coach with Voya in Beverly Hills who specializes in helping Millennial clients, notes that some of his younger clients with good jobs, who can afford to live on their own, make the choice (in concert with their parents) to live at home so that they can save money towards buying their first home. In one case, a younger client who is an attorney had no student loans or credit card debt lived at home for three years to save a 20% down payment on a home near her office. "She said that 'there were some small sacrifices' to her social life that came with living with her folks, but that it allowed her to buy her first home and it was definitely worth it," Boyle says. "The trade-off for many Millennials living at home is giving up some of their independence today for greater financial freedom tomorrow." With The Principal's survey noting that, though 84% of Millennials believe that they should be independent by age 25, many still rely on parents for help with their cell phone bill (12%), car insurance (8%), health insurance (7%) and rent (7%). However, deVere's Green warns that current conditions shouldn't always put a damper on future plans. "If you're serious about reaching your big, life-enhancing financial objectives," he says, "you must think and plan with a perspective that's longer than 12 months."
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As Arnold Schwarzenegger says, "You hit like a vegetarian." It's obvious that the vegetarian/weakling equivalence is rampant. But fortunately for anyone who's considering giving up meat, it's also all wrong. After all, former UFC fighter Jake Shields and Ironman champion Dave Scott are both vegetarians, and 300-pound NFL defensive end David Carter is full-on vegan. Meanwhile, research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that as long as you get enough protein, it doesn't matter if it's from meat, eggs, or quinoa. And in one study presented at an annual meeting of the Obesity Society, people who followed a meat-free diet lost more weight than did omnivores, even if they ate just as many calories. All the muscle without the fat? It's tempting, but the idea of cutting out meat is still daunting to any meat-loving guy. The key to making it easier: Follow these six tips. Find Replacements If you really relish a good chunk of meat, giving it up is a lot more difficult when you don't have something at least slightly similar taking its place. "When my husband first went vegetarian, I swapped in meat alternatives for his normal beef and chicken to allow his palate to catch up with his beliefs," says nutritionist and vegetarian Alex Caspero, R.D., owner of Delicious Knowledge . Faux meats and veggie burgers can easily serve as stand-ins, while the texture of slightly mashed lentils is pretty darn similar to ground beef, she says. Just make sure to season your meat replacement like you would the real deal. Start With What You Already Know "I recommend that new vegetarians identify four to five meals that they already love that just happen to naturally be vegetarian. For instance, vegetable stir-fry, pasta with red sauce, and black-bean burritos are all familiar foods that are easy to make," Caspero says. "From there, pick one or two new recipes a week to experiment with to continue to grow your kitchen repertoire." Eat Ethnic While even meat-and-potatoes restaurants are constantly expanding their menus to accommodate vegetarians, ethnic restaurants,by and large, tend to have the widest array of meat-free options, Caspero says. So if your friends are rooting for a barbecue joint, maybe suggest Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, or Italian instead. Take It Slow If the idea of going cold turkey (without the turkey) makes you shudder, consider slowly tapering the amount of meat you eat until you eventually reach full vegetarian status. "The good news is that even including a few vegetarian meals into your week makes a difference health-wise, so whether you are 30 percent or 95 percent vegetarian, you will still benefit from a lower risk of both cancer and heart disease," she says. ID Protein-Rich Plants (and Dairy) "It's fairly easy to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet so much so that I rarely worry about it when working with male vegetarian clients," she says. But to eliminate any "Am I getting enough?" worries, make sure to eat protein-rich foods such as beans, lentils, dairy, tofu, nuts, and seeds on the regular. Bonus: Legumes and seeds are also packed with iron for keeping your energy levels up and preventing anemia. Place a Special Order If you're out to eat and can't find anything on the menu, ask the waiter if the chef can prepare anything for you sans meat. "Some of the best meals I've had started this way, so don't be afraid to place a special order," Caspero says. "I've found that most chefs prefer the challenge, but it's always a good idea to call ahead if you think you'll need to put in a special order."
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The Florida Gators announced on Monday afternoon that redshirt freshman quarterback Will Grier is suspended for taking an over-the-counter substance. According to Grier, who was emotional while addressing the media, he didn't check with Florida's staff prior to taking the supplement. Initial reports stated that Grier would be suspended for the remainder of the season, however Florida plans on appealing the ruling. Grier will remain ineligble during the appeal process. McElwain said that it was an honest mistake, and that the Gators fully support Grier. "We feel for him," stated McElwain. "We feel his pain. He had a chance to address the team and spoke from the heart." "We're here for him." McElwain also discussed the team's reaction to hearing the news from Grier. "They hugged him. They care about him. And they appreciated his honesty." Sophomore quarterback Treon Harris will now be given the reigns to Florida's undefeated season. The Gators will travel into Baton Rouge to face No. 6 LSU in a night game on Saturday. Fortunately for the Gators, McElwain has continued to keep Harris involved in the offense throughout the season. MORE: Jimbo Fisher Reacts To Will Grier's Suspension
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A rash of hacking attacks on U.S. companies has insurers raising premiums, and putting new pressure on firms perceived to be vulnerable. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Angus Deaton, a British-US professor at Princeton University, wins the Nobel Economics Prize for groundbreaking work on poverty and promptly warned that inequality is becoming a serious global threat.
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An Army reservist took an armored military transport vehicle without permission from a training facility in Elwood, Ill., on Sunday, but the vehicle was recovered hours later by DuPage County sheriff's deputies, Elwood's police chief said Monday. Officials from the Army Reserve Training Center contacted Elwood police to report that a soldier left the base in Will County with the vehicle about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Elwood police Chief Fred Hayes said. DuPage County sheriff's deputies found the soldier and the military transport vehicle about 2 p.m. at a Walgreens parking lot in West Chicago, about 50 miles away, Hayes said. Hayes said the reservist, who is from West Chicago, got into an argument with another soldier at the training center and left in the 2013 Oshkosh armored military transport vehicle. Hayes said the soldier was not armed and the vehicle did not have any weapons in it. The reservist was not charged with a crime, Hayes said. "The supervisors (of the training center) took custody of the vehicle, and the soldier will face some type of disciplinary action," Hayes said. The store is about an hour's drive north from the training center. Hayes did not have details about what the reservist did before he was found in the store parking lot. Officials from the Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood and the DuPage County sheriff's office could not immediately be reached for comment Monday. A manager at the Walgreens in West Chicago, who did not want to be identified, said she was at the store Sunday when police arrived in the parking lot. She said the reservist, who was dressed in camouflage clothing, had been in her store before police arrived. She said he was polite and greeted employees when they walked past him. Alicia Fabbre is a freelance reporter.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville says assistant coach Ralph Willard will take an indefinite medical leave of absence from the program to address an unspecified health issue. Cardinals director of basketball operations David Padgett has been moved into an assistant coach's position to replace Willard, a 39-year veteran who rejoined Rick Pitino's staff in April. Willard guided Louisville against a Pitino-led Puerto Rican national team in August. Willard expressed disappointment in a statement Monday, but Pitino said his concern is making sure Willard ''gets healthy and has a speedy recovery from some problems that need immediate attention.'' Padgett was a three-year Cardinals starter from 2005-08 and played professionally in Spain before serving three seasons as an IUPUI assistant. Pitino said Padgett ''knows the system as well as anyone here'' and expects a smooth transition.
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ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Monday tried to distinguish himself as a leader among the party's more conservative voters by subtly scolding GOP rival Marco Rubio for skipping recent high-profile votes in the Senate. Without mentioning Rubio by name, Cruz said Tuesday in conservative northwest Iowa that he had been "proud to lead" the failed Republican effort last month to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood. "I would ask a simple question: Where were the other candidates?" Cruz, a Texas senator, told reporters before meeting with voters in Fort Dodge. Rubio, a Florida senator, has defended the absences by saying the votes were symbolic, and that electing a Republican president is the best way to ensure Planned Parenthood's federal funding is eliminated. Still, he has come under increased criticism from GOP rivals such as Cruz and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for missing hearings and Senate votes while making political appearances and raising money for his campaign. Planned Parenthood is a popular target for social conservatives because of the abortion services it provides. But the clamor to end federal funding has become louder among Republicans since the release of an undercover video that includes images of body parts from aborted fetuses. Rubio missed a procedural vote to curtail debate on the funding, and skipped the final vote later that week on financing government expenditures, which included Planned Parenthood. Without naming Rubio, Cruz is using the September Senate action on Planned Parenthood, to build up his own support among the Republican Party's evangelical base, which he declared Monday was vital to his campaign. The exit of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the race has freed his supporters to consider Cruz. And Walker was working to appeal to Iowa's religious conservatives. "I think if we're going to win in 2016, the central question is how do you bring back to the polls, the millions of conservatives who are staying home," Cruz told more than 50 people crowded into a small meeting room at a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Rockwell City. "I'm in the best position, based on a record of fighting for conservative principles, over and over and over again, to mobilize and energize and inspire those conservatives to come out," he added. Cruz's Iowa campaign director Bryan English is a former minister, and has begun an effort to recruit at least one clerical chairman from each of Iowa's 99 counties. English said Monday the campaign is at least halfway to its goal. Ministers are powerful validators in the Republican caucuses, given their regular contact with Iowa's religious conservatives. Cruz was on the first leg of a three-day trip through Iowa, and was in conservative northwest Iowa Monday. Iowa holds the leadoff 2016 presidential caucuses in fewer than four months.
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The Jets have been one of the NFL's best defenses this season, and the return of star defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson should only make them stronger. Add in a favorable matchup against the Redskins, and the Jets move all the way up to No. 4 in the fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 6. The Jets aren't the only team that had a Week 5 bye to jump back into the top 10. Carolina, despite a trip to Seattle to face the Seahawks, also stand strong at No. 8. If these D/STs were dropped last week, now's the time to grab them off the waiver wire. There are plenty of other sleepers and streaming options, so let's take a look at the full fantasy football defense rankings for Week 6. MORE: Week 6 fantasy football rankings: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Kickers Week 6 fantasy football rankings, Defenses 1. Broncos at Browns . Denver does everything right on defense, and the Browns, despite cutting down on the turnovers lately, give up a lot of sacks (18). Expect another big effort from the Broncos. 2. Seahawks vs. Panthers. The Panthers have been fairly stingy against fantasy defenses, but they still lack a true No. 1 receiver and explosive running game. That generally doesn't play well in Seattle, where the Seahawks have allowed just three offensive points in two games this year. 3. Cardinals at Steelers. Arizona has a rather pedestrian eight sacks this season, but it more than makes up for that with a league-leading 11 INTs and seven forced fumbles. Expect Michael Vick and the Steelers to have problems, even at home. 4. Jets vs. Redskins. New York is allowing just 13.8 points per game while ranking eighth against the run and second against the pass. With Richardson back from suspension to help shore up the run defense even more, Washington, who's allowing 11.2 fantasy points per game (FPPG) to D/STs, could be out of options in a hurry. 5. Patriots at Colts. The "DeflateGate" angle of this one might be overblown, but the likelihood of New England jumping out to a big lead and forcing the Colts to play catch-up is very real. The Pats are averaging four sacks per game, and if they can pin their ears back and send the house after Andrew Luck (shoulder) or Matt Hasselbeck , you can bet they'll force the Colts into some mistakes. 6. Packers vs. Chargers. The equation here is pretty simple: San Diego has trouble protecting Philip Rivers , and the Packers are second in the league in sacks. Playing in Green Bay on a short week doesn't figure to help the Chargers either. MORE: Best fantasy football pickups for Week 6 7. Eagles vs. Giants. The Eagles just have a knack for making big plays, and this year, despite a somewhat disappointing 11 sacks, they're back among the fantasy D/ST leaders thanks to 13 takeaways, including a remarkable seven fumble recoveries on eight forced fumbles. The Giants have allowed just 5.2 FPPG to D/STs, but we know Eli Manning can be pressured into mistakes, especially in a primetime road game. 8. Panthers at Seahawks. Seattle has done a fairly good job limiting turnovers despite allowing the most sacks in the league. Still, the Panthers, who are averaging two INTs per game, should be able to cause some problems for Russell Wilson , especially if Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) is out again. 9. Bengals at Bills. Both teams have been solid all year, but the Bills have twice allowed four or more sacks in a game. Cincinnati ranks tied for fifth in sacks, giving it a little extra juice in this matchup. 10. Bills vs. Bengals. The Bills boast the league's third-ranked run defense. Despite the Bengals' efficiency this year, if they're made one-dimensional, there's always the chance Andy Dalton regresses and throws a few picks. We've seen it before, right? With this game in Buffalo, the Bills get a bump in value. 11. Redskins at Jets. Here's a shot-in-the-dark sleeper pick. The Redskins have been solid all year, ranking sixth in total defense. The Jets have actually been efficient, too, allowing more than seven fantasy points just once. But we still don't fully trust Ryan Fitzpatrick to play mistake-free football -- even at home after a bye. There are other D/STs with better matchups on paper, but the Redskins have plenty of upside. 12. Ravens at 49ers. Plenty of fantasy owners tried to pick on the 49ers last week, only to see the Giants manage a measly four fantasy points against them. Still, this is the same team that allowed 11, 36, and 22 fantasy points, respectively, in Weeks 2-4. The Ravens only have four takeaways this season, but they've posted a healthy 15 sacks. And if anyone might have some inside tips on how to game plan against the Niners, it's probably the brother of the guy who used to coach them. 13. Lions vs. Bears. The Lions got DeAndre Levy (hip) back last week -- only to immediately lose him again. That limits their upside, but Detroit still has a stable of pass-rushers and playmakers who can take advantage of a matchup against a Bears' offense that's allowed at least 11 fantasy points in each of the past four games. 14. Falcons at Saints. The Falcons have taken advantage of some well-timed return touchdowns to rocket up the D/ST leader board in fantasy leagues, but with just six sacks and 10 takeaways, it's tough to get too excited about them on the road. Fortunately, this Saints' offense is not the Saints' offense of old, allowing eight sacks in the past two games. Atlanta should be able to make a few big plays. 15. Texans at Jaguars . Before the season, this matchup probably would've had the Texans ranked first or second. But with the Jags playing pretty well and Houston continuing to struggle, trusting the Texans comes down to how much of a difference you think J.J. Watt can make. 16. Dolphins at Titans . Like the Texans, Miami is another mammoth disappointment this year, but a week off and a coaching change might do it some good. There's still plenty of talent on the roster, and matchups against rookie QBs -- even a good one like Marcus Mariota -- are usually favorable. Also worth noting: Tennessee has allowed at least 12 fantasy points in each of the past three games. Best of the rest 17. Browns vs. Broncos 18. Chiefs at Vikings 19. Vikings vs. Chiefs 20. Titans vs. Dolphins 21. Giants at Eagles 22. Jaguars vs. Texans 23. Steelers vs. Cardinals 24. 49ers vs. Ravens 25. Bears at Lions 26. Saints vs. Falcons 27. Chargers at Packers 28. Colts vs. Patriots BYES: Buccaneers Cowboys, Raiders, Rams Editor's note: The Sporting News Football Championship is here! Hosted by FanDuel, this exclusive event will feature 10 weeks of qualifiers, culminating in a FREE Week 11 Final with $20,000 in prizes. Sign up now!
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Zak and Billy see a red glowing light in Hoia-Baciu forest.
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Best of the Best Every year, the Muscle & Fitness offices are inundated with thousands of product pitches. We marvel at some, are confounded by others, and laugh at many, but ultimately, we put everything through the paces to see if it holds up. In the following pages, you'll find only the gym gear, apparel, tech, and supplements that meet our standards. Circuit Running Vest by Camelbak Price: $85 Hydrate during any run, hike, ride, or obstacle race with the 9.5-oz Circuit running vest. Keep essentials in the multiple pockets, fill the reservoir with 1.5 liters of water, and get moving. Bigfoot Kettlebell by Onnit Price: $215 You may have seen Dwayne Johnson and Joe Rogan battle the mythical Bigfoot kettlebell in Onnit's ads. Now it's time to unleash your inner beast against the 90-pounder. Strong dudes only. Hero4 Session Camera by GoPro Price: $400 Record high-quality video or take 8MP photos using the waterproof Session. Connect to the GoPro app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to use your phone as a visual remote. Phosphagen by Hi-Tech Price: $28 Hi-Tech's creatine blend combines four types of creatine that work synergistically to delay muscle fatigue and increase strength. Solar Boost Running Shoe by Adidas Price: $80 The Solar Boost running shoe is even lighter (8.2 oz) than the popular Ultra Boost and has a net mesh outer layer for added breathability. Provides the softness that runners demand. Forerunner 225 by Garmin Price: $300 Track heart rate, calories, distance, and steps using the GPS-enabled fitness watch. A long-lasting battery lets you go days between charges. Strength Short by Reebok Price: $110 Destroy tough workouts in the CrossFit Super Nasty training shorts. Kevlar tape protects legs during barbell moves, and Cordura fabric prevents tears. X Connect Basketball by Wilson Price: $200 Shoot hoops and the smart basketball tracks shots made/missed and shot distance via a built-in sensor. View stats in real time and play situational games with the app. Xtend BCAAs by Scivation Price: $30 In addition to a 7g dose of BCAAs (in a 2:1:1 ratio with leucine on top), Xtend features a hydration-promoting electrolyte blend with zero sugar and zero calories. ISO 9:2:2 by Performix Price: $70 This advanced amino supplement prioritizes the anabolic catalyst leucine above the other two BCAA s with a powerful dose of 5 grams of BCAAs, with 3.5 grams coming from leucine. Fortis Trainer by Under Armour Price: $110 Run, lift, burpee, or do all three in the Speedform Fortis training shoe that has a minimalist feel coupled with stable charged cushioning. A mesh upper keeps feet cool. 8.4 oz, 8mm offset. ECO 200 Scale by Escali Price: $50 Your morning weigh-in just got a bit classier, courtesy of this natural bamboo scale. A blue backlight makes numbers glow. Has a lifetime limited warranty. Aspire Socks by Swiftwick Price: $17 Slip into the antimicrobial moisture-wicking compression socks to aid circulation during and after workouts. Available in 11 color options and six cuff lengths. Fusion ProGlide by Gillette Price: $9+ FlexBall technology ensures the five-blade razor pivots in any direction, never missing a spot. Shape up facial hair with a precision blade on the back. Active Clean Bodywash by Nivea Price: $5 Formulated with charcoal, the men's body wash deeply cleans skin, digging out dirt and oil for a long-lasting cleanse that feels great and prevents zits. Fit Gloves by Everlast Price: $30 Hit a heavy bag during combat training, then start lifting with these multipurpose gloves. Padded knuckles and a wrist wrap provide protection. Big Shot Sunglasses by Under Armour Price: $90 Designed for a larger athlete, the Big Shot is a stylish pair of performance sunglasses that won't fall off in the elements. The polarized lenses block glare and are impact-rated. SX-7 Black Onyx by Hydroxycut Price: $70 The SX-7 Black Onyx version of Hydroxycut derives its name from the seven potent ingredients that work together to incinerate your fat stores. Beard Oil by Jack Black Price: $24 Massage the organic oil, antioxidant, and vitamin blend into the skin beneath your scruff. The result: itch-free facial hair with a natural shine. Sport Supernova Headphones by Adidas by Monster Price: $100 Clip on the in-ear headphones and let the music power you through your workouts. Total noise isolation ensures zero distractions. Growth Factor-9 by Novex Biotech Price: $100 This patented amino blend delivers a clinically backed HGH boost for faster recovery and more lean mass. Available in capsules and water-soluble powder. Pump HD by BPI Sports Price: $37 All pre-workouts aren't caffeine bombs. Case in point: Pump HD supplies a steady pre-game or pre-workout energy buzz without caffeine or yohimbe. Read: no jitters. RY400 Compression Shirt by Skins Price: $130 Wear this compression shirt post-workout to recover faster than ever. For athletes with high work loads, wear while sleeping to regain strength and endurance. Sculptify by Results Price: $60 Sculptify's no-crash formula was engineered to promote focus, sustained energy, and thermogenesis to help you sport your hard-earned six-pack year-round. Flight Flex 2 by Jordan Price: $110 Ultrasturdy, the cross trainers provide support for mid-distance runs and weightlifting sessions alike. A midsole strap keeps laces locked, and an EVA midsole cushions the sole. Dry Spray by Axe (White Label) Price: $6 Hit your underarms with Axe's White Label spray just once and you'll stay sweat-free for 48 hours. Not sure why you'd wait that long to shower, but we don't judge. KGM2 Running Shoes by 360° Price: $110 Every running shoe strives for breathability, but 361° goes the extra mile (no pun intended) with hollowed-out soles that ventilate from the ground up. C:Vol by AllMax Price: $30 Four types of creatine and hefty doses of taurine, beta-alanine, and carnitine keep you pumped and your mind focused for intense workouts and rapid recovery. Dharma Jacket by Yogasmoga Price: $140 Use the stretchy jacket as a training layer or zip it up post-workout for a fashion-forward functional jacket. Made of a unique Supplex/Lycra blend. MYO-X by MHP Price: $70 This patented myostatin inhibitor takes your body's natural growth governor and suspends its function so you can grow muscle beyond what nature intended for you. Quick Change Strength Bands by SKLZ Price: $20+ SKLZ 's slide-lock technology allows these durable strength bands to easily change resistance from 10 to 30 pounds. Includes handles and a door anchor. Manuka Mask by Airelle Skincare Price: $90 Too much of a tough guy for a spa? We won't tell anyone that you got this at-home 10-minute facial formula that takes years off your face. Hyoptik Thermal Pants by 2XU Price: $130 Hyoptik compression pants sport reflective logos for increased visibility during outdoor workouts. Moisture wicking with a drawstring for a perfect fit. Silicone Wedding Rings by QALO Price: $20 QALO, which stands for "Quality, Athletics, Love, Outdoors," is the maker of silicone rings, which serve as replacements for metal wedding rings. Available in various styles. Testosterone Booster by Six Star Price: $13 Low T can negatively impact sex drive, mood, and training. Six Star's plant-based T booster is proven to increase test levels after just one week. RMT Club by Weckmethod Price: $100+ Build core strength, improve coordination, and burn fat by twisting and chopping with this training tool. The heaviest club is eight pounds plenty to break a sweat. Ion by Performix Price: $36Multiphase nutrient beads release sustained peformance-enhancing ingredients during your workout rather than beforehand, as with other pre-workout products.Buy it here>> Primal Bag Core by Onnit Price: $110 Pack clothes, sneakers, shakers, and more into the 100% hemp canvas gear bag. The spacious duffel includes a laundry bag and detachable shoulder strap.
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Authorities in Zimbabwe have said that the US dentist who shot Cecil the lion will not be prosecuted.
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Do you ever feel a magnetic post-lunch pull to chocolate? You tell yourself no! 20 times, but suddenly you're at the vending machine pressing F5 and frantically ripping open a bag of Peanut M&Ms like your next deadline depends on it. Well, good news (sort of) your lack of willpower may not be to blame. Turns out that being low or deficient in certain micronutrients vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can cause you to crave everything from cheese and steak to chocolate and curly fries. And contrary to popular belief, you don't necessarily crave what you need being low in calcium and magnesium, for example, makes you more likely to down a sugary donut than a Greek yogurt. How to truly crush these cravings? Becoming sufficient by eating the right good-for-you foods is best, but there's nothing wrong with supplementing either, especially if you follow a more restrictive Paleo or vegan diet that eliminates entire food groups. Here, Jayson and Mira Calton, nutritionists and authors of The Micronutrient Miracle (Rodale), explain how being low in these 5 micronutrients can make you feel totally out of control when it comes to eating and how to change that. Calcium and Magnesium Low levels of these two minerals which often go hand in hand prime you for sugar and salt cravings. Low magnesium levels, specifically, are known to trigger chocolate cravings. Both stress and eating too much sugar can deplete your calcium and magnesium stores further, worsening cravings and making you a prime stress-eating candidate. Eat up: Get your calcium fix from dairy products like yogurt, kefir, and cheese; bone-in sardines; and dark leafy greens. Hit your magnesium quota by downing nuts, seeds, potato skins, dairy, and broccoli. B Vitamins This class of vitamins is important because it helps your body deal with stress. B vitamins like B1 and B5 keep your adrenal glands functioning properly and B6 and B9 aid in the formation of certain neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and make you feel good. In periods of high stress, your body uses up these vitamins more quickly, making you prone to the effects of stress like overeating if your levels aren't sufficient. Other B vitamin depleters include caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars, and medications like birth control pills and NSAIDS. Eat up: B vitamins are found in a wide array of meats, seafood, dairy, and produce such as dark leafy greens, bananas, potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, chicken, salmon, and yogurt so ensure you're getting enough variety in your diet. Big salads are your BFF. Zinc This mineral tends to be low among older people and anyone under a lot of stress hello, that's like everyone. It's not so much that zinc makes you crave, but it does significantly dull your sense of taste, prompting you to add more salt and sugar to foods while seeking out extra sugary and salty items before you're truly satisfied. Eat up: This mineral isn't easy to find, but it's most prevalent in some animal sources like oysters, crab, liver, dark chicken meat, and to a lesser extent, eggs, green peas, and nuts. Iron No wonder you crave that steak or burger when you're PMS'ing. Being low in iron, especially common among pre-menopausal women along with vegetarians or vegans, is notorious for causing meat cravings. Eat up: You can get a good dose of iron from meat, poultry, and even fish. Plant sources of iron aren't as readily used by the body, but your best bets include dried fruits, cashews, pumpkin seeds, legumes, and iron-enriched pastas and grains. For optimal absorption, make sure you eat your iron with a source of vitamin C: Think steak with spinach. Omega-3s If you find yourself dialing up your favorite pizza joint for an 11pm pie on a random Tuesday, well, you may be low in omega-3s. Lacking this essential fatty acid is known for triggering cheese cravings. EPA and DHA (as opposed to the plant-based omega-3 ALA) are your best bets for quashing these cravings. Eat up: EPA and DHA are most abundant in fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and canned tuna if it's processed appropriately ( Wild Planet and Safe Catch are good brands). Even pasture-raised eggs from chickens that have spent time in the sun can pack as much as 600 mg of omega-3s per egg about a third of your daily value.
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James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler the cream of the crop when it comes to shooting guards all entered the final years of their rookie contracts with something to prove. Whether it was showcasing their ability to be the star attraction or honing a particular skill, they each went on to breakout to the tune of their first All-Star selections, All-NBA nods and end-of-season hardware. Now entering his fourth year in the NBA, the Wizards are hoping Bradley Beal follows the same trend. MORE: Four East teams that could maybe knock off Cavs | Wizards rookie Oubre on life after Katrina Beal has had moments of brilliance during the early stages of his career, but two factors have prevented him from taking the next step: health (he's missed 54 games in three years) and his tendency for long 2-pointers. While he was less reliant last season on long 2s the least efficient shot in basketball the shot still was very much a part of his game, as he took note of during the offseason. "I did evaluate it after the season," Beal told CSN Mid-Atlantic . "Sat down, looked at film, looked at statistics on paper. It just made sense to eliminate those shots. Those are bad shots, and as a team, that's what we're doing now we want to eliminate those long 2s as much as possible." For Beal to make the jump he seems primed for, this is good news. The numbers Beal is an outstanding 3-point shooter. Since being drafted in 2012, he's shot 40 percent from the perimeter. And Beal is one of two players to make 300 3-pointers before their 22nd birthday the other being LeBron James. Of the 68 players who attempted more 3-pointers per game last season, only eight did so shooting a better percentage. And yet, despite those numbers, Beal saw his shot attempts from beyond the arc drop to a career-low 4.4 per 36 minutes in 2014-15. The Wizards play a big role in Beal's questionable shot selection. Only three teams attempted less 3-pointers and even fewer scored a higher percentage of their points from midrange. As a result, Beal launched 5.0 midrange jumpers per game, with only Andrew Wiggins converting them at a worse percentage . He settled for more pull-ups than catch-and-shoot jumpers, too, despite them being a far less efficient shot. In comparison to his competitors, Beal's shot distribution is even more of a head-scratcher. Film room There are times when pulling up over catching-and-shooting is necessary, especially when opponents aggressively run Beal off the perimeter. However, it's when he settles for a 2-pointer at the expense of a 3-pointer that it becomes an issue. Last season, Beal ranked 43rd among shooting guards in True Shooting Percentage a statistic that values free throws and 3-pointers because those are the decisions that bludgeons his efficiency. Take this play as an example. After passing the ball to Nene on the perimeter, Beal fakes a handoff and gets James Harden caught up in a screen. Beal wisely takes advantage of the extra space by popping for a jump shot, yet does so by taking a step inside the 3-point line. While he capitalizes on the opportunity (by banking it in, nonetheless), it's the least efficient shot he could possibly take. Put simply: Beal would have to shot 22.5 percent from 3-point range for these types of midrange shots to be more effective, as Bullets Forever noted . The Wizards often put Beal in situations to create for himself, too. Pick and rolls made up 26 percent of his offense last season, but he scored at a paltry rate of 0.65 points per possession thanks to the majority of his shot attempts ending with contested 2-pointers. MORE: The history of the NBA's Capitals, Bullets and Wizards and their logos Notice how rather than waiting for Marcin Gortat's screen in the pick-and-roll, Beal inexplicably takes two dribbles backwards to get a running start. With the extra space, Monta Ellis doesn't have to worry about going under the screen he simply fights over and Beal is lured into a contested pull-up with 11 seconds remaining on the shot clock. Not only is it an ill-advised shot, Beal did a poor job of setting it up. The blame doesn't fall entirely on Beal's shoulders, though. For Beal to be a more efficient scorer, Wizards coach Randy Wittman has to put him in situations where he can succeed, which means running plays that make the most of his shooting ability. Look at how Gortat sets a screen for Beal with a foot inside the paint, for example. If Beal gravitates towards the 3-point line, his defender will have ample time to fight over the screen and close out before he releases. Beal, therefore, is forced to curl toward the elbow for a low percentage possession that plays into the Mavericks' defensive scheme. For comparison, notice how close DeAndre Jordan is to the perimeter when he sets a screen for J.J. Redick. While Goran Dragic is breathing down his neck, there's no way for the Suns to contest Redick's 3-pointer without switching, which would result in a number of mismatches. Either way, the Suns are faced with a difficult decision that ends up with the Clippers getting a high percentage look at the basket. Breakout season? Beal's next step comes on a two-way street. He needs to be a more efficient shooter, which starts with him being more selective with his long 2s, and improve his decision making as a ball handler. Additionally, the Wizards must put him in more favorable positions, whether it be by running him off of better screens or setting him up for more catch-and-shoot opportunities. The promising news is the Wizards appear to have caught on . After their success playing small-ball in the playoffs, they're focused on increasing their perimeter shooting and playing at a faster pace. Beal projects to be the biggest beneficiary of their new style, and it could set the table for him to have the breakout season we've all been waiting for.
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The printed-and-bound version of Zach Klein's popular Tumblr, Cabin Porn, will have you running for the trees A cabin in Grotli, a village in Skjak, Norway. A home in Kulusuk, a village in East Greenland. Hemlock cabin in Rossland, British Columbia. A log cabin in Germany, near the Austrian border. A 200-year-old stacked-stone home in Linescio, Switzerland, was renovated in 2011 by Buchner Brundler Architekten, which left the exterior untouched and rough-hewn but reconstructed the interior using poured concrete. A revived bungalow in Wonder Valley, California. A house in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. A modern homage to Frank Lloyd Wright in Scottsdale, Arizona. A boathouse on the Obersee lake in Bavaria, Germany. A winter holiday house in Ten Boer, Netherlands. Dennis Carter crafted this hostel resembling a 17th-century home in Deer Isle, Maine. A tree house built amid western larch trees in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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Cold air, don't care! Pack your purse wisely and arm yourself this winter. Krystin Goodwin (@Krystingoodwin) has a few must-have purse items to help you battle old man winter.
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Boris Schlossberg, BK Asset Management, and Richard Ross, Evercore ISI, look at whether the gold ETF, GLD, is worth another look.
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After a miserable weekend, Ruben Tejada received some good news on Monday. The Mets announced the infielder won't require surgery for his fractured right fibula. He was injured when Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley recklessly slid into second base as Tejada attempted to turn a double play during the Mets' loss in NLDS Game 2 Saturday. MORE: Best photos from the NLDS | Open letter to Matt Harvey: Don't throw at Harvey Tejada is expected to spend six to eight weeks in a cast, but will be ready when spring training rolls around in February. Utley was handed a two-game suspension for Games 3 and 4 Sunday after MLB chief baseball operator Joe Torre explained his slide was deemed "illegal." Utley appealed the suspension, but he is free to play because his appeal will not be heard before Monday's game. The questionable play was the second time in less than a month a player had been injured by a careless slide into second. Pirates shortstop Jung-ho Kang was lost for the season on a similar play in September.
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CHICAGO Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday stood by his contention that Chicago police officers are becoming "fetal" out of concern they will get in trouble for actions during arrests, blaming officers second-guessing themselves in the wake of high-profile incidents for rising crime rates in Chicago and elsewhere. Last week, the mayor was part of a meeting in Washington, D.C., with Attorney General Loretta Lynch and a group of mayors and police officials from across the nation to discuss a spike in homicides and other crime. "We have allowed our Police Department to get fetal, and it is having a direct consequence. They have pulled back from the ability to interdict ... they don't want to be a news story themselves, they don't want their career ended early, and it's having an impact," Emanuel said, according to the Washington Post. On Monday, Emanuel pointed to that tentativeness as one of the causes of an increase in crime here this year. "What happened post-Baltimore, what happened post-Ferguson is having an impact," Emanuel said. "And I still believe recent events over the last year or 18 months have had an impact. And officers will tell you that. And I tried to speak up for the good officers that are doing community policing that make up the men and women of the Chicago Police Department." Emanuel's decision to blame violent crime increases in part on the after-effects of the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody in Baltimore and the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., cases that led to rioting in those cites, comes as Chicago sees violence on the uptick. September was Chicago's deadliest month since 2002, with 60 homicides. Through Sept. 27, homicides and shooting incidents had risen 21 percent from the year-earlier period, Police Department numbers show. Most of the City Council's black aldermen last week called for Emanuel to fire police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, but the mayor said he supports his top cop. On Monday, the mayor said a group of beat officers told him recently that they have begun to hesitate before stopping people on the street for fear they could get in trouble. "Officers themselves are telling me about how the news over the last 15 months impacted their instincts: Do they stop or do they keep driving?" Emanuel said at an unrelated news conference. "When I stop here, is it going to be my career on the line? And that's an honest conversation. And all of us who want officers to be proactive, to be able to do community policing in a proactive way, have to encourage them, so it's not their job on the line or that judgment call all the time that if they stop, this could be a career-ender."
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Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has set a date for its upcoming Android Wear smartwatch unveiling. The Tag Heuer Connected, as it's called, will make its debut at the LVMH Tower in New York City on November 9th, according to invites sent out by the company today. The watch is reportedly based on the popular Tag Carrera and will cost around $1,800, according to a interview with Tag CEO Jean-Claude Biver on CNBC last month. Tag is targeting the crowd of fashion-conscious luxury collectors who may have pined for the gold Apple Watch, but found its aesthetic appeal lacking. Apple's decision to began selling watches for as much as $17,000 earlier this year apparently reassured the folks at Tag. "We were a little bit concerned about the price, because we're going to sell it at $1,800 ... and now we are quite reassured because Apple is telling us we can sell at $1,500 or even more," Biver told CNBC. "I'm very, very pleased." Apple is dialing up its high-end wearable targeting with a partnership with Hermes for leather Apple Watch bands announced back in September. "Apple is telling us we can sell at $1,500 or even more." On the Connected's new website , Tag describes the device as "tradition meets innovation, craftsmanship meets savoir-faire, and bold style meets breakthrough technology." The site also displays a timeline, with the Connected at the far end, that includes Tag's more outlandish watch designs like the 1969 Chronomatic Calibre 11 and 2004 Monaco V4 . Tag partnered with Google back in March to bring the first luxury Android Wear watch to market, with help from chip-maker Intel on the internal components and software side. Little else is known about the Connected and what smartwatch-like features it will have.
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A report uncovered by Wired from two U.S. stations on Antarctica is saying that there's a lot of bad behavior that alcohol is being blamed on. Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) explains.
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Cary Williams, Brandon Weeden among players hated by own fans for Week 5 Sports fans can be brutal. Those of the NFL, in which unprecedented popularity breeds unnecessary hostility, might be the worst when things go wrong. Things went wrong for these players in Week 5 of the 2015 season. No matter whether you believe they deserve it, a rush of hate from their own fans is flooding their Twitter feeds. LINEMAKERS: Week 5 bad beats | MORE: Ranking undefeated teams HATE LISTS: Week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 1 Kareem Jackson, CB, Texans Allowing former Texan Andre Johnson a touchdown is a good way to get on Houston fans' bad side. But Jackson's pass interference is what they'll remember most he set up the Colts for the game-sealing score in the fourth quarter. To be fair, Houston's entire secondary is hearing it this week after letting 40-year-old Matt Hasselbeck get the best of it. Hate sample: "#Kareem Jackson get this guy our of the game!! the absoulte worst performance ive ever seen by a #NFL pro@HoustonTexans #terrible player #25" @TravisHemiller 2 Nick Foles, QB, Rams Though he received little to no help from his offensive line, Foles can be blamed for much of St. Louis' loss in Green Bay an upset the Rams had many chances to pull off. He threw two red zone interceptions in the fourth quarter to equal four on the day, the most of his career, including a pick-six in the first. His QBR of 1.5 says it all. Hate sample: "Yo nick foles is actually THEEE worst QB in the history of the NFL, might as well play in the CFL he sux soooooooooo f in much" @juliancouts 3 Coty Sensabaugh, CB, Titans The Titans had the Bills on the ropes ... until Sensabaugh started missing tackles and allowing touchdowns. The nickel corner let Chris Hogan catch the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter after he was beat deep in the same matchup. Hate sample: "2 weeks to prepare and same damn results #titans…can u please cut Sensabaugh??? Dude gets beat EVERY GAME…we need corners and Oline." @m37bruno 4 Corey Grant, RB, Jaguars A third-quarter turnover isn't the only reason the Jags lost to the Bucs, but Grant is learning how NFL fans don't forget key mishaps. The rookie running back's fumble was returned for a touchdown and a lead Tampa Bay would never relinquish. Grant only had a couple carries, but his impact on the game was unfortunately felt. Hate sample: "I blame the loss on Corey Grant. F you" @VersaceFeet 5 Brandon Browner, CB, Saints Browner recorded his first interception as a Saint on Sunday. Yay! But New Orleans fans, especially after another loss, aren't about to let go the fact that their team's flashy offseason acquisition has been a major letdown. They won't forget the penalties, and they definitely won't forget the missed tackles. Browner whiffed five times against the Eagles, according to Pro Football Focus . Hate sample: "saints aint been this poo in a minute dog, brandon browner is so poo" @skeen_III 6 Cary Williams, CB, Seahawks Rough week for corners, in case you haven't noticed. Williams wasn't alone with his rough day in Cincinnati (see Kam Chancellor), but the Legion of Boom's newest member is getting the bulk of the blame. He was bad enough early in Sunday's loss that Richard Sherman had to be mobilized to follow A.J. Green, and Williams' pass interference on the final drive of regulation helped set up the Bengals for the game-tying field goal. Hate sample: "Just watched Hawks game on DVR. Demoralizing loss. OL was solid until 4th qtr. I know we have little options but Cary Williams is crap." @shambolics 7 Austin Howard, RT, Raiders Few can block Von Miller, but most can do better than this . Howard's whiff in pass protection led to a key, tone-setting turnover on Oakland's first possession of the third quarter, and he wasn't much better the rest of the game against Denver's relentless front seven. Hate sample: "@AustinHoward68 you have 100 pounds on Von Miller and you try to go low. That's a pop warner move and your a pro! Thanks for the turnover!" @RonnieRubalcaba 8 Brandon Weeden, QB, Cowboys Dallas' defense bothered Tom Brady enough early Sunday to keep the game relatively close. Problem is, for the third week in a row, a lack of offense with Weeden filling in for injured Tony Romo gave the Cowboys no chance. The hope was Weeden would be able to manage Dallas to at least a couple wins while Romo heals, but that has turned into hope that Matt Cassel can be said plug-in, instead. Hate sample: "Lol same bro RT @kel12121 Brandon Weeden sucks I hate this n he better not start next week" @RimaBeema 9 Michael Wilhoite, LB, 49ers Wilhoite recorded a career-high 16 tackles during Sunday's loss in New York ... because he had to. Eli Manning targeted Wilhoite's assignment in the passing game six times, according to Pro Football Focus , and completed his pass each time. The linebacker wasn't the only player to struggle against the Giants (Manning completed 41 passes), but he's considered a weak link on a defense (and team) struggling to find an identity. Hate sample: "I better f ing not see Wilhoite start next week cause he's f ing trash. Bo needs help and I hope that's why we traded for Hodges." @jonnycuriel3
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Jason Rezaian was arrested 14 months ago.
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Hillary Clinton says there's a pretty simple explanation for why she never appears to sweat: She's a robot who's "not even a human being." "I was constructed in a garage in Palo Alto a very long time ago," a laughing Clinton told Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton, hosts of BuzzFeed's "Another Round" podcas t, on Sunday. "People think that, you know, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, they created it. Oh no. I mean a man whose name shall remain nameless created me in his garage." When asked if there were more Clinton-bots in existence, the Democratic presidential front-runner quipped, "I thought he threw away the plans, at least that's what he told me when he programmed me that there would be no more. "I've seen more people that kind of don't sweat, and other things, that make me think maybe they are part of the new race that he created: the robot race," Clinton added. The confession came after Clinton was questioned about her lack of perspiration. First chalking up her sweat-free façade to years of experience under hot studio and stage lights, the 67-year-old former secretary of State then revealed her deodorant preference: "Solid block. I like the solid. Solid block is much better." Clinton said the fact that she doesn't sweat is "the weirdest thing" about her.
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South Korea is writing its own history textbook for secondary school children as the government says the subject is being taught with factual errors. Critics say it is trying to portray the president's father, the 1960s and 1970s dictator, Park Chung-hee, in a better light. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
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Looking for games? The Windows Store has them: puzzle games, simulations, shooters, racing games, sandboxes, card games, board games and more. We selected some of our favorites to help you start building your collection.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Rookie star Jack Eichel's hustling unassisted goal gave Dan Bylsma an eye-catching highlight from his first victory as coach of the Buffalo Sabres. "That will be one that we will pull out and watch again," Bylsma said after Buffalo beat Columbus 4-2 on Monday. Eichel, the former Boston University player selected No. 2 overall in the June draft, bodied off Boone Jenner in a loose-puck battle, kept the puck in the offensive zone, wheeled to his forehand and ripped a shot over goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to give Buffalo a 3-1 lead at 9:21 of the third period. "We've been harping a lot on back pressure in the middle, and Coach has been on me about working hard for the puck," Eichel said. "When I came off, he gave me a bump. That's what he likes to see, working back for the puck and getting rewarded." BOX SCORE: SABRES 4, BLUE JACKETS 2 Eichel has two goals this season. Rasmus Ristolainen, Ryan O'Reilly and Matt Moulson had power-play goals for Buffalo. Moulson added two assists, and Chad Johnson made 21 saves to help Buffalo rebound after losing its first two games of the season. "I thought we earned the win," Bylsma said. "They had to battle for every inch, we were hard to play against, I think we gave them a lot to handle." It was Johnson's first win for Buffalo, and first since Feb. 24 with the New York Islanders. "We were 0-2 and we wanted to get that first win, that good feeling that winning gives you," Johnson said. "It's big for the whole team and obviously as individuals. It's one of hopefully many here." Scott Hartnell and Brandon Saad scored for Columbus, and Bobrovsky stopped 29 shots. The Blue Jackets are 0-3. "Right now, I'm just disappointed," Columbus coach Todd Richards said. "The other games, I thought we did some things that you can build off your game. There wasn't a lot accomplished in tonight's game." Ristolainen opened the scoring on a power play at 2:33 of the second period after the line of Eichel, Evander Kane and Marcus Foligno pressured Columbus and drew a hooking penalty on Nick Foligno. Kane slid a cross-ice entry pass to Marcus Foligno, who won it back to Ristolainen for a slap shot from the right point. Eichel and Kane worked a 2-on-1 later, but Kane couldn't direct Eichel's slip pass onto goal. Bobrovsky denied Cody Franson's slap shot and Jamie McGinn's rebound jab midway through the second. Buffalo couldn't put the Blue Jackets away despite a dominant second period that featured a 16-8 advantage in shots on goal. Then O'Reilly struck with the man advantage. Moulson found him 1-on-1 with Bobrovsky, and O'Reilly beat the Columbus goalie with a high snap shot at 5:10 of the third. Saad put Columbus back in the game on a power play at 7:20 when he buried a loose puck off a scrum in the crease, but Eichel restored Buffalo's advantage with his nifty goal. "Couple other times I've tried to let them ride from that side and I've snapped my stick," Eichel said. "Pretty happy that I got a new stick between periods and it did me well." Bylsma couldn't help but marvel at the rookie's goal. "You're looking at one of the best goalies in the league in Bobrovsky right there," he said. "We'll see that goal again, we'll see it replayed again, just all of it. It's a pretty remarkable goal." Poor positioning allowed Hartnell to cut the deficit to 1. After Johnson denied Nick Foligno in tight, Ryan Johansen was able to spot an open Hartnell in the slot for the power-play goal with 6:47 left. But Moulson maintained his spot in front of the Columbus net to put O'Reilly's pass home on another power play with 4:14 remaining. And for a young team full of fresh faces, the first win comes just in time for a first road trip. "It's huge to get it here," Eichel said. "We're going to Florida with some confidence." NOTES: Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe was recalled from Rochester of the American Hockey League before the game. ... Sabres right winger Brian Gionta sat out because of a lower-body injury, and defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo was a healthy scratch. ... Right winger David Clarkson was scratched for Columbus. s.
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An antiquities expert from Germany and his team have reportedly begun to restore the beard of King Tutankhamun's mask after a previous effort left it botched.
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And they have lion cub BFFs!
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10 Things You Should Exclude From Your Dating Profile Keep your Halloween costume in the closet. On average, women spend 84 seconds evaluating a profile for a match , and most of that time is spent assessing personality traits. Sure, you might have a witty opener or a default photo that would charm any woman between 18 and 80, but it takes only one slip in judgement before your profile is sitting in the reject pile. Since the launch of Match.com in 1995, the culture of online dating has come a long way and both sexes have become savvy (read: wary) at scoping out online creepers. Sometimes the key to a magnetic online profile is what you don't reveal. Here are the top things you should avoid: Keep your Halloween costume in the closet. Rather than being a great way to showcase your humor and creativity, a photo of you in last year's Halloween costume can come across as immature and weird. Save the story for a car conversation, if you get there. This isn't a costume competition, and it's definitely not a space to reminisce about your bro days. No. Hats. Avoid wearing hats in pictures because it may translate to "I'm bald" or "I'm hiding something." Even if there is nothing wrong with your head, tapping through seven photos of you in seven different hats will leave a lady slightly suspicious. And while we're at it, please, no pictures involving creepy black ski masks unless they're action shots taken on an actual mountain. Show off everything you have to offer so the person interested in you will like your profile without a doubt. No bathroom underwear selfies. This isn't brain surgery, and it's definitely not the rodeo. Just like with wearing hats, resist posting bathroom selfies of you in your boxer briefs. According to a survey done by Zoosk, "men get 19 percent more messages if their photo is taken outdoors, and full body shots dramatically increase the amount of incoming messages received." If you absolutely must make it known how much overtime you've been putting in at the gym, select pictures of you hanging at the beach or pool in your bathing suit of choice. Absolutely no "Netflix and Chill" references. Dating sites like to think they are attracting well-intentioned people who want to find the partner of their dreams. "Netflix and Chill" is becoming synonymous with casual-sex terminology. Further, it suggests you're not willing to do any courting outside of pushing play on a bunch of Fast & the Furious movies. And if you really are just looking for casual sex, that is something to definitely mention within the first few messages with your match. Exclude baby pictures, Mr. Sensitive. Women love to see a potential suitor holding a baby because it's cute and shows your soft side and perhaps foreshadows what you may look like when the time finally comes. But for many women browsing through OkCupid, that time is not now. If you're not ready for a baby or a serious relationship, exclude pictures of you holding your niece or nephew at the zoo. Avoid douche-y language, brah Convey your intentions and awesome personality as politely as possible. Limit your humblebrags and curse words. It's difficult to express tone in Times New Roman, and profanity can come across as a bit aggressive, especially if the person of interest has no idea what you sound like in person. We don't care how clever your code name is. Don't even think about highlighting your self-proclaimed nicknames and made-up hashtags. Inside jokes are called that because they just sound lame to everyone else. Women want to know your real name, not the fantasy-football username you've had since high school. Spare us the fake deep quotes. Women are interested in your personality traits, not what you think Gandhi may have said. Profiles that include personal information are perceived to be more business-minded. If you somehow run out of things to say about yourself, quoting your favorite song can be a good conversation starter. But don't try to pass off Green Day lyrics as your own profound meditations on modern love. Keep breakup sob stories buried deep inside. This is one exception to the "don't keep things bottled up" adage. When it comes to past relationships, if you need to spill, phone a friend. Phrases like "I don't know what I want" and "I've been hurt" are instant red flags for online daters seeking something new and fun. Keep the vibes positive.
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Obama: 'I have a different definition of leadership'
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Scorpio is one of the most intense signs of the zodiac. Let's take a look at some famous Scorpios born between Oct. 24 and Nov. 22. Born between Oct. 24 and Nov. 22, Scorpios are known to be headstrong, mysterious and passionate. Let's take a look at some famous folks born under this intense zodiac sign. Get your horoscope. Wayne Rooney Oct. 24 Scorpios never give up. Once they have their goal in sight, they'll rest only after they succeed. Get your horoscope. Katy Perry Oct. 25 They are fiercely loyal to their loved ones. Get your horoscope. Hillary Clinton Oct. 26 Scorpios are blessed with a keen sense of observation and an excellent memory. Get your horoscope. Julia Roberts Oct. 28 Scorpios are known for being mysterious, yet charming. Get your horoscope. Caitlyn Jenner Oct. 28 Those born under this sign are deeply emotional. Get your horoscope. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Nov. 1 A Scorpio woman loves to be wooed before finally committing to her romantic partner. Get your horoscope. Shah Rukh Khan Nov. 2 Ambitious Scorpios love to be surrounded by like-minded people, who share a similar passion as theirs. Get your horoscope. Kendall Jenner Nov. 3 They may appear cool and calm, but they hide a sea of emotions inside. Get your horoscope. Matthew McConaughey Nov. 4 A Scorpio will never break his promise. Get your horoscope. Emma Stone Nov. 6 No matter how difficult a situation, a Scorpio never gets disheartened. Get your horoscope. Ethan Hawke Nov. 6 Scorpios like to be in control, both in their professional and personal lives. Get your horoscope. Lorde Nov. 7 They can make balanced decisions based on their intuitions. Brett Lee Nov. 8 Scorpios are very adaptable by nature. If things aren't going as planned, they don't get flustered; they try a different approach. Miranda Lambert Nov. 10 Scorpios don't display their inner feelings and thoughts to everyone, just closest friends and family. Leonardo DiCaprio Nov. 11 A Scorpio man can get possessive and jealous quite easily. Demi Moore Nov. 11 Scorpio women are known to be sensuous and enigmatic. Anne Hathaway Nov. 12 Scorpios are known for being competitive. They hate losing a challenge. Ryan Gosling Nov. 12 Passion and motivation are two intrinsic qualities of every Scorpio. Gerard Butler Nov. 13 While Scorpios like a sense of mystery around them, they expect complete honesty from others. Shailene Woodley Nov. 15 Scorpios are naturally inquisitive. They like to probe and find out everything about anything. Danny DeVito Nov. 17 Scorpios grab attention wherever they go, thanks to their charming personality. Owen Wilson Nov. 18 Scorpios have a knack of using their manipulation skills to handle chaotic situations. Meg Ryan Nov. 19 Power and status are two driving forces for a Scorpio. Jodie Foster Nov. 19 Scorpios take time to completely trust somebody. However, once a bond is formed, it usually is an everlasting one. Goldie Hawn Nov. 21 Scorpios don't like the word 'quit.'
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Lara Bingle admits that she secretly married Sam Worthington months and months ago.
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HOUSTON (AP) -- Almost out of time and out of the playoffs, the Kansas City Royals realized they needed more than a big home run. They needed a lot of hits -- a maybe a little help, too. BOX SCORE: ROYALS 9, ASTROS 6 The defending AL champions saved their season Monday. They took advantage when Astros shortstop Carlos Correa couldn't handle a deflected grounder that might have been a double-play ball, rallying for five runs in the eighth inning to beat Houston 9-6, forcing their playoff series to a decisive Game 5. "We always feel that we're still in games, and we still have a chance," first baseman Eric Hosmer said. "That's the mentality for this whole entire team. It's never quit, and the character we showed today. That's what a championship ballclub does." Correa homered twice, doubled, singled and drove in four runs in Game 4 of the AL Division Series. Houston took a 6-2 lead into the eighth, but a tough error charged to the 21-year-old rookie keyed the Royals' comeback to even the matchup at two games apiece. "I missed it. That's what happened," Correa said. "I wish I was perfect. I wish I could do everything perfect, but I'm not. I'm human." Game 5 will be back in Kansas City on Wednesday night. Johnny Cueto is set to start for the Royals against Collin McHugh. "Everyone that watched that game, everybody that was a part of that game knows how difficult it is to feel like that game was closing in our favor and then have it not go our way," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "But it's big boy sport. We'll adjust, and we will be ready to play," he said. Late in the game, a tweet from the account of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott congratulated the Astros on advancing to the AL Championship Series. Abbott later tweeted for his personal account: "No predictions. Just support." Kansas City opened the eighth with five straight singles off relievers Will Harris and Tony Sipp, with RBI hits by Lorenzo Cain and Hosmer making it 6-4 and leaving the bases loaded with no outs. "Obviously, we're pretty late in the game right there and down by four, so not one guy can get us back in this game. So we got to do whatever we can to keep the line moving," Hosmer said. Kendrys Morales followed with a hard, one-bouncer off Sipp's glove. The ball took two more hops and got past the top of Correa's mitt, rolling into center field as two runs scored to tie it at 6. "Just a weird spin on the ball and tough play," Sipp said. "I'm sure it was tougher than it looked. Game of inches, and I barely missed it." Alex Gordon's RBI groundout off Luke Gregerson later in the inning put Kansas City ahead. Hosmer launched a long, two-run homer in the ninth for insurance. It was the second time in franchise history that Kansas City had rallied from a four-run deficit after seven innings to win a postseason game. Last year, the Royals trailed Oakland 7-3 in the eighth of their AL wild-card game before eventually winning in the 12th. "I felt real confident that we were going to make a game out of it," manager Ned Yost said. "I just felt that the bats were going to come alive, and they really did in the eighth inning. I mean really did." Ryan Madson (1-0) gave up two home runs in the seventh and still got the win. Wade Davis pitched two scoreless innings for his second save. It was the third time he's pitched two innings in the postseason after also doing it twice last season. Sipp took the loss. Colby Rasmus homered for Houston, his fourth in five playoff games this October. Carlos Gomez also connected for the Astros. Correa went 4 for 4 and was hit by a pitch. Plunked by Yordano Ventura his first time up, Correa answered with a solo homer to tie it in the third. He put Houston on top with an RBI double in the fifth and became the youngest player with a multihomer game in AL playoff history with a two-run shot off Ryan Madson in the seventh for a 6-2 lead. At 21 years and 20 days old, Correa became the youngest player in franchise history to homer in the playoffs, the youngest shortstop to do it in the postseason in Major League history and sixth-youngest player overall. Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the second to give the Royals an early lead. But Houston starter Lance McCullers retired 15 of the next 18 batters, leaving after hitting Perez with a pitch with one out in the seventh. Rasmus, who homered in the AL wild-card win over the Yankees, hit his third home run of the ALDS when he followed Correa's second shot with a home run off the foul pole in right field in the seventh. GLAD HE'S OK: Two pitches before his home run, Perez fouled a ball into the stands down the first base line and it struck a young boy. Perez looked concerned and took a second to get back in the box. Later, a team official said the boy was fine after being treated by first aid at the ballpark.
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Isaac McMullin is only in the fourth grade but he already has some pretty impressive skills on the football field, as seen in this awesome touchdown run.
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Cable or satellite packages, excluding promotions, can easily run $70 to $100 a month. That gets you hundreds of diverse channels ESPN for sports lovers, premium channels like HBO and Showtime, the major networks and niche options. But maybe you can find more cost-effective options online. Netflix is raising the monthly price for its most popular plan by $1, to $10, for new customers (and eventually all customers). Online services, individually, are still cheaper. Depending on what you like to watch, however, you may need to subscribe to several. And not all of them can play at the same time for several family members. A sampling of services for different tastes: ___ GOOD FOR SPORTS _ DISH'S SLING TV Price: Starts at $20 a month. Live offering: About 20 channels, including ESPN, ABC Family, AMC and Food Network. No broadcast channels like CBS or NBC, although Univision is available in add-on packages. Add-on packages for sports, movies, kids, lifestyles and world news available for $5 each, and HBO for $15. On demand: No recording of channels, though some offer older episodes, including HBO. Access to WatchESPN on-demand app. Restrictions: Can watch only one stream at a time, so members of households will need multiple subscriptions, although HBO content can be streamed on 3 devices at a time. DVR controls, such as pause and rewind, aren't available for many channels. NFL blackouts on mobile devices. _ MLB.TV Price: $110 for a full season; the price goes down throughout the season. An extra $5 for some postseason games with alternative camera angles not what's shown on TV. Live offering: All Major League Baseball games, subject to hometown blackouts. On demand: All games. Restrictions: Lots of blackouts. Extra $20 for season to watch on mobile and streaming TV devices. ___ THIS SEASON'S TV _ CBS ALL ACCESS Monthly price: $6. Live offering: More than 100 markets. On demand: Day-after access to shows on mobile devices (on traditional computers, it's free without a subscription). Full seasons for many shows, not just past five episodes. Past seasons for a handful of shows, including "The Good Wife," ''Survivor," ''The Amazing Race" and "60 Minutes." Restrictions: Some sports blackouts. _ HBO NOW Price: About $15 a month Live offering: New episodes are available through apps about the same time they are shown on TV. On demand: Current and past seasons of most HBO shows, including "Games of Thrones," ''Girls" and "The Sopranos." Hundreds of movies. Restrictions: You must subscribe through a partner like Apple, Amazon or Android. Cablevision and Verizon also offer HBO Now. _ HULU Price: $8 a month for Plus, though many shows are free on Windows and Mac computers. $12 a month for a version with no commercials. Live offering: None On demand: Next-day access to shows from ABC, NBC, Fox and CW, along with some cable channels. Some movies and original shows. Restrictions: Fox and CW shows restricted to cable subscribers for first week. ABC requires cable or Hulu Plus subscription during that time. Plus also needed for viewing on mobile and streaming TV devices. _ ITUNES Price: Next-day access to shows for $2 or $3 an episode. Live offering: None, except for special events such as iTunes music festival. Restrictions: No Android devices. Apple TV is only streaming device supported. ___ BINGE-WATCHING TV & MOVIES _ AMAZON Price: $8.25 a month (only through $99-a-year Amazon Prime subscription) Live offering: None On demand: Apart from original shows such as "Transparent," offerings tend to be past seasons, plus movies. Next-day access to shows for $2 or $3 an episode. Restrictions: Requires a one-year commitment. _ HBO NOW Price: About $15 a month Live offering: New episodes are available through apps about the same time they are shown on TV. On demand: Current and past seasons of most HBO shows, including "Games of Thrones," ''Girls" and "The Sopranos." Hundreds of movies. Restrictions: You must subscribe through a partner like Apple, Amazon or Android. Cablevision and Verizon also offer HBO Now. _ HULU Price: $8 a month for Plus, though many shows are free on Windows and Mac computers. $12 a month for a version with no commercials. Live offering: None On demand: Next-day access to shows from ABC, NBC, Fox and CW, along with some cable channels. Some movies and original shows. Restrictions: Fox and CW shows restricted to cable subscribers for first week. ABC requires cable or Hulu Plus subscription during that time. Plus also needed for viewing on mobile and streaming TV devices. _ NETFLIX Price: The most popular plan will now cost $10 a month for new customers. Live offering: None On demand: Apart from original shows such as "House of Cards," offerings tend to be past seasons, plus movies. Restrictions: For the most popular plan, you can watch on only 2 screens at a time. ___ FOR KIDS _ NETFLIX Price: The most popular plan will now cost $10 a month for new customers. Live offering: None On demand: Apart from original shows such as "House of Cards," offerings tend to be past seasons, plus movies. Restrictions: For the most popular plan, you can watch on only 2 screens at a time. _ NICKELODEON'S NOGGIN Monthly price: $6 Live offering: None On demand: Games and activities created for service alongside archives of shows no longer on any of Nickelodeon's TV channels. Aimed at preschoolers. Restrictions: Available on Apple mobile devices only.
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"We cannot work with Assad as the long term solution for the future of Syria", said Monday the British Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, in Luxembourg, at his arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council.
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NEW YORK Clayton Kershaw's next chance to end his playoff skid will come on short rest. With only three days between outings, Kershaw is scheduled to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of their NL Division Series against the New York Mets. The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner was chosen Monday over fellow left-hander Alex Wood. "Do you have to explain that one? He's pretty good," manager Don Mattingly said about Kershaw. "No matter if we're down 2-1 or up 2-1, we feel like he's the right guy." The best-of-five series was tied 1-all going into Game 3 on Monday night at Citi Field. Game 4 is Tuesday night in New York, and rookie left-hander Steven Matz is lined up to pitch for the Mets. Kershaw started the series opener last Friday and threw 113 pitches in 6 2-3 innings. He struck out 11 but gave up a home run to Daniel Murphy and was beaten 3-1 by Jacob deGrom. Kershaw matched a season high with four walks and was charged with three runs and four hits. He fell to 1-6 with a 4.99 ERA in 12 career postseason games, including nine starts, with his fifth straight playoff defeat. During that postseason losing streak, the longest in Dodgers history, he has received only eight runs of support in 29 1-3 innings. "I appreciate the confidence that Donnie has, the confidence in me to do it," Kershaw said. "It's a good feeling to know your manager wants you out there. Makes you want to prove him right, for sure." Kershaw pitched well in the playoffs on three days' rest the past two years, going 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA in two starts. He struck out 15 and walked three in 12 innings, holding opponents to a .159 batting average, according to STATS. "The adrenaline takes over. You don't really feel tired or anything like that," Kershaw said. "It's the playoffs. So it doesn't really obviously your routines change a little bit, different things like that, but as far as being prepared, being ready for it, I'll be fine come tomorrow." Pitching on short rest, Kershaw took a no-decision against Atlanta in 2013 and lost at St. Louis last year. "When I've had successes and failures, I don't think it's because of being tired. I just think it's because you're not making the pitches," he said. Kershaw was 16-7 with a 2.13 ERA this season, going 11-1 with a 1.22 ERA and four complete games three shutouts in his final 17 starts. He struck out 301 batters, the first major league pitcher in 13 years to reach 300. Wood, acquired July 30 from Atlanta, went 12-12 with a 3.84 ERA for the Braves and Dodgers this season. He has not pitched since Oct. 2. "Would I have any preference? Yeah, I've got a preference," chuckling Mets manager Terry Collins said, drawing laughs. "Believe me, this is no slap at Alex Wood. He's a fine pitcher, but I don't want that other monster on the mound. I can tell you that. Again, no disrespect, because he's a good pitcher, but that other guy is I've been around him way too much. I know exactly what he can do." If the series goes the full five games, deGrom would face Game 2 winner Zack Greinke on Thursday in Los Angeles.
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Will the Lions go 0-16? Detroit is now 0-5 after a 42-17 drubbing by Arizona. Considering the history of the franchise, which suffered the indignity of an 0-16 season in 2008, another winless campaign seems possible. Will the Lions go winless? It is highly improbable that Detroit goes 0-16 again. The Lions are already three point favorites at home against the Chicago Bears next week and have a 58.7 percent chance to win in Week 6. Over the final eleven games, Detroit is the projected favorites in four games (vs. Bears, vs. Raiders, at Saints and vs. 49ers). The chance that Detroit goes winless is 0.09 percent. Chance the Lions Lose Opponent Chance of Losing vs. Bears 41.3% vs. Vikings 54.9% at Chiefs 61.8% at Packers 76.4% vs. Raiders 45.4% vs. Eagles 51.3% vs. Packers 69.2% at Rams 60.8% at Saints 48.5% vs. 49ers 35.0% at Bears 50.0%
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Slash your costs with these tips for having a spooktacularly good time on a budget. Decorate using things you already have around the house. Clementine oranges make great table decorations check out Under Construction and Jutz Putzing for ideas. We're also partial to trash bag spider webs (see the how-to on How About Orange ) and paper plate "candy corn" bunting (as seen on Typically Simple ). DIY Hay Ride Skip the pricey pumpkin patch outing and throw a few bales of hay in the back of a wagon for a (slow) ride. Cruise down the block to let the kids get a tour of neighbors' seasonal and spooky lawn decor. Get more inspiration at LiaGriffith.com. Host a Halloween movie night. Pop some popcorn and cozy up on the couch to watch a Halloween classic ( check out the 13 best movies to watch with your kids this Halloween ) on Netflix, or to take in a viewing of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown which local stations usually air a few weeks before Halloween. Visit your local thrift store for costumes and props. Thrift stores and consignments shops often put costumes and seasonal decor on display or on special racks this time of year, so you can find what you need without digging. Stock up on cheap clothing and accessories that you can alter for last-minute DIY costumes . Better yet, host a costume swap. Nobody wants to wear the same costume two years in a row. Get your friends' kids together for a costume swap you may just end up with an incredible mashup that's completely unique. Some cities even host community-wide swaps on October 10, National Costume Swap Day. Use every part of your pumpkin. Don't toss those jack-o'-lantern innards! Toast the pumpkin seeds with cinnamon and suga r for a yummy treat, and puree the stringy parts to use in savory soups and breads . Make a scarecrow porch decoration. You'll need a pumpkin, old clothes and hats, a hot glue gun, and hay or a cheap material (hello, plastic grocery bags!) for stuffing. Get the tutorial here . Bake your own Halloween-themed chips. There's no shortage of sweet treats on All Hallow's Eve, so how about making something for those of us who prefer a more savory taste profile? All you need are flour tortillas and a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter. Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping. Dress up your porch light with a pumpkin bucket. Heidi of Happiness is Homemade calls this hack the cheapest and easiest Halloween decoration ever. Something so cute that takes just $1 and 3 minutes how could you not do this? Turn pantry items into creepy props with free printables. We're forever grateful for the talented people who design free printables for everyone's enjoyment. Check out Celebrations at Home and The Project Girl for some fun (and free!) apothecary and jar labels for your Halloween party. Rim your cocktails with black sugar. Buy it on Etsy or make your own using granulated sugar and food coloring. Get the tutorial at Mom on Time Out. Go bobbing for apples. There's a reason this Halloween game is a classic. Can you say cheap entertainment? If dunking your face in water isn't enticing, add a few floating candles to the basin for easy and inexpensive backyard mood lighting. Get crafty with tissue paper. Johnnie of Saved By Love Creations made this Halloween bouquet out of orange and black tissue paper and old book pages. We've also seen pumpkin-shaped goody bags and pom-pom monsters crafted out of tissue paper.
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Dick Van Dyke is turning 90 & sharing his life lessons. The legendary actor penned a new book "Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths about Aging" sharing his advice on enjoying old age. From living in the present and not fearing death because once you're dead your worries are over to never being too old for love referring to his wife who is 46 years his junior, Dick Van Dyke dished on all his tips. Check out the video to get all the details.
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In his final season as a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, four-time champion Jeff Gordon is still very much in championship contention. After advancing through the three-race Challenger Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Gordon finished eighth in Sunday's Bank of America 500 and now is ranked seventh in points with two races to go in the Contender Round of the Chase. Following are five reasons why Gordon will win the championship this year and finally compete his drive for five. 5. Experience -- At 44 years old, Gordon is the oldest and most experienced driver left in championship contention, and he's got a veteran team around him at Hendrick Motorsports. Neither he nor his team is prone to getting rattled or making mistakes when the going gets tough. And Gordon's confidence is high right now after he qualified just 22nd at Charlotte but drove through the field to finish eighth. 4. Consistency improving -- After a slow stretch towards the end of the Sprint Cup regular season, Gordon has begun to pick up the pace of late. During the last five races, Gordon has posted three top-10 finishes and a worst finish of 14th at Chicagoland Speedway, a race he was in contention to win in the closing laps before getting shuffled back on a late restart. And Gordon has a whole series of good tracks coming up for him. 3. Competition in trouble -- Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, two drivers with nine Sprint Cup championships between them, aren't in the Chase. Stewart didn't make it at all and Johnson was eliminated in the Challenger Round. Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth, two drivers who have combined for nine victories already this year, are 10th and 12th, respectively, in points, after bad days at Charlotte. If they don't make it out of the Contender Round, either, Gordon's path to a title will be considerably easier. 2. Now or never -- Talk about a sense of urgency. Gordon knows it's now or never to finally win that elusive fifth championship to go with the four in won in 1995, '97, '98 and '01. This is Gordon's last shot at a title and he wants it bad. And you just know team owner Rick Hendrick won't leave any stone unturned in helping Gordon win. 1. Hollywood ending -- Since its inception in 2004, the Chase has produced some remarkable finishes: Kurt Busch lost an entire wheel and tire in the inaugural Chase, missed the pit wall by inches and rallied for a top-five finish and the championship. Jimmie Johnson won four straight Chase races in 2007 and Tony Stewart won five of 10 in 2011 to take the title. Last year, the championship came down to the final laps before Kevin Harvick sealed the deal at Homestead. NASCAR loves drama-filled endings and what could possibly be more dramatic than Gordon winning it all?
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Flying paper origami, magic mirrors and body fat analysing apps are among the high-tech gadgets unveiled by more than 500 companies and organizations at Japan's Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC). Matthew Stock reports.
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Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said on Monday that he would call a Senate hearing if accused Army deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl avoids punishment. "If it comes out that he has no punishment, we're going to have to have a hearing in the Senate Armed Services Committee," said McCain, the committee's chairman, according to The Boston Herald . "And I am not prejudging, OK, but it is well known that in the searches for Bergdahl, after we know now he deserted, there are allegations that some American soldiers were killed or wounded, or at the very least put their lives in danger, searching for what is clearly a deserter," he said. "We need to have a hearing on that," McCain added. "Let me just say, we need to review the system of justice and get an assessment of it before I condemn it." Eugene Fidell, Bergdahl's attorney, said on Monday that McCain is wrong for threatening a congressional hearing over his client's actions. "Sen. McCain's comments are deeply disturbing and constitute unlawful congressional influence in a sensitive military justice matter," he said. "This is particularly troubling because he is chairman of the committee that confirms all military promotions, as well as all nominations to the highest uniformed and civilian positions in the military," Fidell said. "If the case against Sgt. Bergdahl is referred to a court-martial, we will have to pursue the matter closely," he added. The officer in charge of Bergdahl's hearing is reportedly recommending that the former prisoner of war receive no jail time. Lt. Col. Mark Visager is also recommending that Bergdahl face no punitive discharge following his actions in Afghanistan. He is additionally calling for Bergdahl's case to be heard during a special court-martial, which allows a maximum one-year jail sentence for convictions. The Taliban captured Bergdahl, 29, in 2009 after he allegedly abandoned his Army post during a tour of Afghanistan. President Obama secured his release last year by exchanging five high-ranking Taliban commanders held at Guantánamo Bay for the soldier. Critics say Bergdahl's actions may have endangered his fellow soldiers or even constitute treason. GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump has repeatedly said Bergdahl is a "no-good traitor" who would have been executed in the past for his actions.
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You can hollow them out and make Jack-O-Lanterns, turn them into tasty pies, put them outside your house as decoration, use them as a spice in food or beer, or pick them up and smash them onto the ground in a fit of fury (or fun). Yeah, pumpkins are great. But did you know they're actually really healthy, too ? So long as they're not in a big ole' pie, that is. To celebrate the season, we're giving you a list of health benefits pumpkins have to offer, with some help from Jim White, R.D., a certified health-and-fitness specialist, the owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios, and the national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 1. They're high in fiber and low in calories. Anything high in fiber and low in calories is good. You feel full longer, curb cravings, keep your calories down, and maintain or lose weight. Pumpkins do just that. "Pumpkin has 3 grams of fiber and only 50 calories per 1 cup," says White. "A high fiber diet is essential to a healthy diet and often helps us feel full longer by slowing digestion." 2. They contain the antioxidant Beta-Carotene. Beta-carotene not only gives pumpkins their bright color, it's also "a powerful antioxidant that , according to the National Cancer Institute , has a role in fighting cancer," states White. Your body is full of free radicals, which damage cells and may play a role in the development of cancer. That's bad. "Pumpkin is full of antioxidants that are great at fighting free radicals," says White. That's good. 3. They keep your skin young and eyes sharp. Unless you're the lucky one who is 35 and still getting carded at bars, you're probably trying to delay aging. Beta-carotene can help. "Beta-carotene has been proven to improve a person's skin and decrease wrinkles ," says White. "It's also converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision . 1 cup of pumpkin contains 200 percent more vitamin A than the RDI (recommended dietary intake)." 4. They may contain anti-diabetic properties, and are great snack for diabetics. Snacking can be difficult when you're diabetic, but pumpkins are definitely a go-to. That's because they have been found to raise insulin levels and lower blood glucose levels to non-diabetic levels. 5. The seeds are healthy, too. " Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamin A, vitamin B (including thiamin, riboflavin), vitamin C, vitamin K, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and protein," White states. "They are also high in magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and copper," and poly and mono unsaturated fats. Toss them with your favorite spices and roast them in the oven, and you've got yourself a healthy, delicious snack. 6. They lower your bad cholesterol. There's good and bad cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the bad stuff. A chemical called phytosterol lowers LDL levels . Pumpkin seeds have phytosterol. Translation: eat pumpkin seeds, lower your cholesterol. 7. They help you sleep and make you happy. Pumpkin seeds also contain tryptophan , which is needed to make serotonin. Serotonin not only makes you happy, but also helps make melatonin, which regulates your sleep and wake cycles. A solid night's rest followed by a happy morning? Sounds good to us.
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The Washington Capitals had to made their season debut without Nicklas Backstrom, their star forward who led the league in assists last season. Backstrom has been recovering from offseason arthroscopic hip surgery. His timetable on a return varied throughout the offseason. At first, he would miss a month. Then, it was ten or so games. Most recently, it was four or five games . Backstrom wore a red jersey at practice today instead of his baby blue uniform he's worn of late. A baby blue uniform signifies that a player won't participate in contact drills. The red means he will. I present to you Nicklas Backstrom in a red jersey, and not the light blue non-contact one we've seen. pic.twitter.com/YgRs7LOtcE Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) October 12, 2015 Backstrom told the Washington Post's Isabelle Khurshudya after practice that he wasn't officially cleared for contact, but that he simply wore red so he could participate in more drills. The fact that he took a step towards full participation in practice is encouraging. The Capitals play their second game of the season Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.
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Ben Carson refuses to be muzzled. Republican presidential hopeful Carson told The Hill in a Monday interview that he has no intention of reining in his rhetoric, despite having attracted weeks of sensational headlines for remarks on everything from guns to religion to the Holocaust. "I want people to see me as an honest person, a person who is actually willing to express what they believe" Carson said. "The way I look at it, if people don't like that, I'd rather not be in office. I don't want to be in office under false pretenses, just saying things people want to hear so I can get elected." Earlier in the cycle, after drawing controversial headlines for remarks about gay marriage and ObamaCare, Carson said he would do his best to remain steady and disciplined, believing that the media frenzy surrounding some of his statements was distracting from his overall message. Now, the ferocity of Carson's message is the point. "He's been unleashed and he's found the fire in his belly and he's not backing down," said Armstrong Williams, Carson's longtime business partner and confidant. "Over the last two weeks, you're seeing a candidate evolve into his own comfort level, his own brand of leadership. ... This kind of leadership is not always popular with everyone." Carson's recent run of straight talk began last month on NBC's "Meet the Press." Anchor Chuck Todd had been asking all of the Republican presidential candidates whether they'd be comfortable with a Muslim president, but only Carson made news, saying that a Muslim should not be commander in chief. Carson later backed off those comments, saying that he'd be comfortable with a Muslim president if that person rejected the tenets of Sharia law and pointing out that he also said that he wouldn't be comfortable with a religious zealot of any faith running the country. Then, following the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, the media swarmed on Carson's declaration that had he been there, "I would not just stand there and let him shoot me," and instead would have stood up to the gunman. Many interpreted the remarks as blaming the victims. Carson later called for arming officials on school grounds, said that he "never saw a body with bullet holes that was more devastating than taking the right to arm ourselves away," and insisted that the Holocaust might have been avoided if the Jews in Germany had been armed. Carson has refused to temper any of his remarks on guns. "I am not making inflammatory comments, although the media will try and turn it into inflammatory comments, but nothing that I've said is an inflammatory comment and that's not the way that people see it," Carson said. Carson views his unvarnished riffs and willingness to give unflinching takes on any topic thrown his way as a key ingredient to his recent run of success. "Yesterday in Tennessee I did a book signing in Knoxville and there were thousands of people there ... standing in line for three or four hours for two seconds [with me]," Carson said. "The message they're all saying is, 'Don't stop. Don't give in to the left-wing media. Go ahead and be yourself and talk about what we the people want to hear about.'" It has worked so far: Carson is excelling in every measurable aspect of the presidential race. The former neurosurgeon has been on an upward trajectory in the polls for almost two months now. He and Donald Trump are alone in the top tier of candidates, with huge leads over experienced politicians like former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). According to a CBS News poll released over the weekend, Trump leads with 27 percent support, followed by Carson at 21 percent. The next closest candidate is Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is in third place at 9 percent support. Carson raised a staggering $20 million in the third quarter, which will likely put him millions of dollars ahead of the next closest contender. Cruz raised $12 million in the same quarter, and Bush is expected to post a number in that neighborhood as well. And Carson is one of the few candidates who can routinely draw thousands of supporters at campaign events. That success has earned Carson more press, and ensures that every statement he makes will be closely scrutinized. It's a reality that has frustrated Carson, who believes the media possesses a deep liberal bias and is out to get him. On Friday, Carson lashed out at the press on their home turf, at the National Press Club in Washington, calling the news media "embarrassing" and vowing to "expose" its biases. It's an easy target for Carson. The media is reviled in conservative circles and Carson's crusade could further raise his profile and endear him to a base that will be eager to defend him. "We need the media to develop a conscience and start working for the people and stop having their own ideological agenda," Carson said on Monday. "I hope I didn't give the impression that they're all bad, but there's a substantial majority that have an agenda," he continued. "I'm still hopeful that the media will come to their senses ... and step up to the plate with some real integrity. I haven't given up on them. If I had, I wouldn't say anything about them. It's just like a child that you want to correct. If you don't say anything, they become unruly." Still, even Carson's campaign manager, Barry Bennett, has expressed concern with his propensity to draw on the Holocaust to make political points. "It's an example [Carson] has been using for years and to be honest with you he needs to find a better example because the problem is as soon as you say Hitler, nobody hears anything else you say," Bennett told ABC News earlier this month. When read those remarks, Carson told The Hill that "no two people agree 100 percent on everything," while seeming to relish the heartburn the analogy stirs in the press. "When I say that most people in Nazi Germany did not agree with Hitler but they kept their mouths shut, and when good people do nothing evil prevails, the fact that some people can't understand that because somewhere in the sentence is the word 'Hitler' or 'Nazi," that says something about them, that doesn't say something about me," Carson said. "We need to mature beyond that level," he continued. "If you submit to that level of immaturity what are you doing to your society? What we need to do is grow our society into a level of maturity that they can understand principles that are being stated, rather than focus on a word and not be able to hear anything else. I think that's the height of immaturity." That's the kind of unapologetic style Carson says his supporters can expect going forward, and that the press should get used to. "Even though I tend to be soft-spoken I've never been a shy, retiring flower," he said. "The purpose [behind what I say] is to help move our country in the right direction and save the country for the next generation. That's what I'm talking about. And I need people to be behind that in order to accomplish that, so I have to tell the truth. "If they agree with me, and it resonates and we're all moving in the same direction, that's the kind of synergy that will save our nation."
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SAN FRANCISCO Californians sharply cut water use this summer, prompting state officials to credit their new conservation policies and the sting of thousands of warnings and penalties that they had issued to people for overuse. But the most effective enforcers may be closer to home: the domestic water police. They are the moms and dads, spouses and partners, children, even co-workers and neighbors who are quick to wag a finger when they spot people squandering moisture, such as a faucet left running while they're brushing their teeth, or using too much water to clean dinner plates in the sink. And showers? No lingering allowed. Sign Up For NYT Now's Morning Briefing Newsletter So discovered Dick Allen, a retired businessman in San Francisco, who tells of getting busted recently by his wife. He'd just stepped into a hot shower to loosen up after a workout when she appeared in the bathroom to scold him. " 'You've been in the shower too long,' " he recalled her saying. "How do you know that?" he pleaded. She had proof his back was red. "It was the gotcha moment," said Mr. Allen, who occasionally jokes with his younger wife that she has "junior water rights" and therefore can't shower until the following day. The culture of badgering has intensified since January 2014, when the drought led Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency and ask Californians to voluntarily cut water use by 20 percent. But as conditions worsened, the state stopped asking so politely. In June and July, for instance, state water agencies issued more than 70,000 warnings for overuse and more than 20,000 penalties. (The fines varied widely, but were generally several hundred dollars or less, state officials said.) Many of the warnings were issued because "someone's neighbor ratted on them," said Max Gomberg, climate and conservation manager for the State Water Resources Control Board . The actual penalties, he said, were assessed to "a tiny percentage of people who just don't care." The nanny-state strategy, however, has been helped by the nagging-state approach at home, according to interviews with people across the state. By many accounts, the needling often seems taken in its intended, well-meaning spirit. But it isn't always welcomed, particularly when it comes from someone outside the inner family circle. That led to an awkward moment for J. S. Gilbert and his wife recently during a gathering at their house with friends in South San Francisco. One of the visitors used the bathroom and, Mr. Gilbert happened to notice, didn't flush. So he mentioned this oversight to his friend, who "looked me straight in the eye and said, 'If it's yellow, let it mellow,' " said Mr. Gilbert, who works as a consultant to advertising agencies. "I said, 'I think that's O.K. if that's you and your wife at home,' " Mr. Gilbert responded, which invited another riposte from his visitor. "He said: 'That's up to you. I'm doing what I can to save water.' " Water shaming has plenty of precursors. Public safety advocates, for instance, have said that greater use of seatbelts, and a drop in drunken driving episodes nationwide, can be traced in part to friends and family members giving offenders a mouthful. With water, the California droughts in the late 1970s and '80s prompted some homegrown policing, but nothing like the crackdowns now taking place in households across the state, said Jeffrey Mount , a senior fellow of the Public Policy Institute of California . (A poll from the group published in March found that, for the first time, Californians' concern about the drought equaled concern about jobs and the economy). Shorter showers and fewer toilet flushes can add up, but they represent a small fraction of the water being used for lawn irrigation and agriculture, said Jeffrey Michael , an economist who studies water issues at the University of the Pacific in California. Residents and urban districts are typically responsible for about 20 percent of the state's water usage; the rest is used for agriculture , which is not included in the state's latest water-saving figures. But Dr. Michael said Californians' willingness to nudge one another could change the collective mind-set toward water. In Dr. Michael's own household, outside Sacramento, the water cop duties are divided. He handles the lawn, while his wife oversees the showers. But Dr. Michael said the different roles betrayed a subtext in water policing: People use the drought to press their own agendas. For instance, he likes cutting back on watering partly because he hates lawn care. And he thinks his wife is tough on shower time because she would really like family members to be more efficient in all things. "She wants people to get ready faster," he said, adding, "You can use the drought to sort of hasten or further our alternative goals." Some Californians police colleagues at work to, say, toss a half-drunk cup of water on a plant and not down the drain. Some residents hear it from their children; Robin Wolaner, an executive at a nonprofit in San Francisco, got an earful from her teenage daughter because she was shaving her legs in the shower with the water running. Shaving without running water? "Uncivilized," Ms. Wolaner said in an interview. But she found little support from friends on Facebook, so she now shaves with the taps off. Others are weighing how appropriate it is to nag a neighbor. For instance, Nick Desai, the chief executive of a health care start-up and a resident of Pacific Palisades, said he had been thinking of a proper way to tell his new neighbors that they should revisit their sprinkler strategy. "I think I'll wait another two weeks and I'll knock on the door and say, 'At night I can see the sprinklers from our bedroom, and they're mostly watering the patio,' " he said. Many people report that policing pits generations against each other. Parents, especially, say they can have trouble getting through to smaller children who think of water as just plain fun. And how exactly to counter years of programming that children need to bathe every night? "The pendulum has swung from filthy boys needing a bath twice a day to, 'Does he really need a bath?' " said Dave Donohue, a San Franciscan who has reduced bathing for his son Milo, 2, and also concedes chiding his wife and his colleagues if they toss a glass of drinking water into the sink. The habit has caught on elsewhere. Tara Lindis, a writer in Brooklyn, said she had used California's dry spell as a teaching moment for her children. For example, when they were having a water fight in the backyard this summer, she said she told them, "Don't dump that bucket! Kids in California can't have water balloon fights like you! They don't get baths!" What goes around comes around. The other day, her son, who is almost 7, admonished her: "That was a long shower." Sometimes you just can't win with the water cops. Mr. Gilbert, the ad agency consultant in South San Francisco, was told by another friend (not the one who declined to flush at his party) that he needed to replace the old toilet in his house because it used too much water. Eventually, after being hectored for a few months, he relented and replaced the toilet. Unfortunately, the new low-flow toilet, which was white, no longer matched the old green sink and tub. So Mr. Gilbert replaced the sink, and enameled the tub himself, spending $2,500 for the new fixtures and plumbing, plus his own enameling time. The next time the friend came over, Mr. Gilbert showed off his efforts. "I said, 'Are you happy I replaced the toilet?' and he said, 'Well, at this point, I'm not sure we have to worry so much, we're going to have El Niño.' "
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OpenTable says reservations for one have risen 62%, showing that people don't need company to get out and have culinary adventures. Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) has more.
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The dog days of summer are long gone, and fall is finally here. Although the season's crisp temperatures and colorful leaves are enjoyable, they are also a signal that winter is fast approaching. Get your home in gear by completing these essential fall tasks that will not only guard your home against cold-weather threats, but also make maintenance much easier come spring. The dog days of summer are long gone, and fall is finally here. Although the season's crisp temperatures and colorful leaves are enjoyable, they are also a signal that winter is fast approaching. Get your home in gear by completing these essential fall tasks that will not only guard your home against cold-weather threats, but also make maintenance much easier come spring. Fix the Flow While fall foliage can be beautiful, it can also be a hindrance to your gutters . Leaves and other debris can quickly accumulate, preventing proper drainage, and possibly leading to even bigger headaches when winter finally arrives. Remove any visible buildup, then flush the gutter with a garden hose or bucket of water and check the flow. Clearing your gutters now will prevent overflow later, giving you one less potential problem to worry about during the cold months. Pack Up the Patio You may be tempted to leave your patio furniture out all year, but if you properly pack and store your set during the winter, it will last much longer. Before you put your outdoor tables and chairs away, clean off any dirt and debris , let them dry completely, and store them in an enclosed space like the garage. Cover the pieces with blankets to prevent damage. Drain the Faucets You don't want to overlook this task! Avoid winter water mishaps by turning off outside faucets and in-ground irrigation systems to prevent them from freezing and bursting when the temperature plummets. You'll also want to close any shut-off valves and open outside faucets to drain the lines completely. Finish by draining any lingering water and putting away garden hoses and sprinklers to prevent them from being harmed by the harsh winter weather. Find the Fire Extinguishers 'Tis the season for candles, cooking, and gathering around the fireplace and all these seasonal flames can quickly lead to accidents. While they may not be the prettiest items in your home, fire extinguishers are certainly some of the most important. Whether you just have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen or one on every floor of the house, early fall is a great time to inspect your fire extinguishers, make sure they're accessible and in working order, and review their proper use. Keep the Plants Warm After you've finished deadheading your perennials, pulling up annuals, and trimming ornamental shrubs, consider adding a layer of mulch to your flower beds. This extra blanket of warmth helps protect tender plants during the winter, increasing the chances that they'll survive until spring. While you can use a premade product like cedar mulch, consider creating your own by shredding and mulching the leaves from your lawn. Measure the Slope The fall season is the perfect time to check that the property surrounding your foundation is properly graded to direct the flow of water away from your home during the spring thaw. Aim for a five-degree slope to prevent water from pooling and seeping into your basement . Fiddle with the Furnace These crisp days of early fall are delightful, but less delightful frigid temperatures are on their way. Inspect your furnace now so that you can take care of any problems before you really need that heat. Many experts recommend changing the furnace filter every few months, but a regular maintenance program should also include checking the pilot light and thermostat, and opening heating vents to make sure everything is working safely and efficiently. Trim the Trees After you rake up your first batch of fallen leaves , spend some time trimming branches to keep your trees healthy. If you prune while the tree still has leaves, you'll be able to easily determine which branches are dead or dying and need to be removed, and which should be left alone. Your trees will probably appreciate the trim, especially if damaged branches are harboring insects or disease. Check the Batteries You may think it's OK to wait until you hear that helpful low-battery chirp before checking your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, but think again. It's recommended that you test smoke detectors once a month and replace batteries every six months for best performance. Add this task to your fall and spring checklist to ensure your home and family's safety. A good rule of thumb: Check your detectors when you change the clocks in fall and spring. Give the Garage Some TLC If you intend to do any DIY projects during the winter, take the time to clean and organize your garage to ensure that your indoor work space is usable. While you're at it, give the lawn mower and string trimmer a thorough cleaning and tune-up so they'll be ready for action as soon as spring hits. The same goes for any garden tools that you won't be using during the winter. Inspect the Fireplace Relaxing by the fire is a favorite cold-weather pastime, but before your first gathering of the season, have your chimney and fireplace evaluated by a licensed inspector. If you have the structure serviced properly, it will function more efficiently, and you should be able to avoid any accidents caused by creosote buildup, dirty flues, or other hidden dangers. Make sure you have dry wood easily accessible to fuel your wood-burning fireplace during those cold winter nights. Cover the AC Before you cover up your air conditioner, clean the filter and remove any debris so the unit will be in tip-top shape come spring. Inspect the air conditioner for any visible damage before wrapping it with an approved cover. If you have any window units, take them out and store them, otherwise you could be letting cold air in through the holes.
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. A rippled white gourd weighing in at 1,969 pounds took the title Monday for plumpest pumpkin at an annual San Francisco Bay Area contest. Growers gathered with their gargantuan gourds to try to break the world record of 2,323 pounds, set by a Swiss grower during a competition in Germany last year. It didn't happen. But the winning entry at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, was no small feat. Steve Daletas of Pleasant Hill, Oregon, won $12,000 for the lumpy, 1,969-pound gourd he grew. "It's been a good year," he said after the contest. "I've never grown an official 1,900-pound pumpkin before." Forklifts and special harnesses carefully placed the massive pumpkins on an industrial-strength digital scale with a capacity of 5 tons as officials from the county agricultural commissioner's Office of Weights, Sealers, and Measures kept close watch. Second place went to Ron and Karen Root of Citrus Heights, California, for their 1,806-pound entry. A $500 prize also was awarded to the "most beautiful" pumpkin based on color, shape and size. With California in its fourth year of drought, some said the dry soil deflated their pumpkin-growing dreams. "No doubt about it," Gary Miller of Napa, the 2013 winner, told Bay Area news station KNTV. He entered a 1,303-pound pumpkin. Last year, grower John Hawkley set a North American record with a 2,058-pound entry. He returned to defend his title, but his pumpkin registered 1,447 pounds. Organizer Tim Beeman said the contest kicks off the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this weekend.
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Italy and Norway prepare for their Euro 2016 qualifier and Italian coach Antonio Conte says it will not be easy for either side.
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Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf has just offered his prescription for addressing the long-term costs of Social Security and Medicare at a time, he says, when the federal debt is on a dangerous upward trajectory and is larger compared with the overall economy than at almost any time in history. "Therefore, cuts in Social Security or Medicare benefits, or increases in taxes used to finance those programs, will almost certainly be needed to put federal debt on a sustainable path," Elmendorf wrote in an op-ed in The Washington Post . In deciding precisely how to go about slowing the growth of the $18.3 trillion debt with an aging population, Elmendorf cautioned, two important factors must be kept in mind: Incomes for all but the wealthiest Americans have grown quite slowly in recent decades and changes in labor markets are significantly diminishing the role of traditional employer-provided retirement benefits. Few issues in Washington are more sensitive than that of entitlement reform. And needless to say, it's a lot easier for policy wonks and academics like Elmendorf to make these pronouncements than lawmakers and politicians who must answer to voters. With so much at stake financially for a politically potent bloc of seniors and others approaching their retirement years, open talk of reforming Social Security and Medicare health benefits for seniors entails considerable political risk. Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the latest Republican presidential candidate to touch the dangerous "Third Rail of Politics" by strongly advocating major reforms of Social Security and other entitlements to slow the growth of the federal debt. Like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before him, Kasich last Friday caused an uproar in New Hampshire by warning that seniors would have to "get over" cuts in their Social Security benefits if he is elected president and carries out his entitlement reform initiatives. "We can't balance a budget without entitlement reform," Kasich said during NH1's "Fiscal Fridays" series in Concord. "What are we, kidding?" the one time House Budget Committee Chair said when asked about his opponents who say they won't touch entitlements, according to CNN . Later that day, Kasich declared at a town hall meeting in Stratham that: "You're on Medicare and you want me to ignore the fact that it's going broke, you're not going to like me." For his efforts, the New Hampshire Democratic Party circulated a video of Kasich's comments, saying that Kasich "threatened our Granite State seniors." Though he wasn't responding directly to Kasich, Elmendorf offered a criticism of the kind of cuts Kasich appeared to endorse. "If we narrowed the gap between federal revenue and spending through significant across-the-board cuts in Social Security and Medicare, we would significantly reduce total retirement income for many lower- and middle-income people," he wrote. "That approach would be wrong, in my view, because it would impose a large burden on the people who have been experiencing the slowest income growth. It would also be wrong because those benefits have distinctive characteristics that are even more important for people who do not have defined-benefit pensions." Rather than going after benefits across the board, Elmendorf said he would focus on reducing Social Security and Medicare benefits for high-income beneficiaries and raising the ceiling on payroll taxes on workers with high earnings. "Taken together, such targeted measures could eliminate much of the estimated 75 year shortfall in the system," he wrote, citing previous CBO studies. "In Medicare, additional tax revenue could be raised by boosting the payroll tax rate for workers with higher earnings." Kasich revealed last week that he wants to "privatize" Social Security for future seniors and reduce benefits for baby boomers who are nearing retirement. Kasich said that he's not sure yet of the precise nature of his reforms "because I gotta go back and do all the numbers again." As for younger Americans many years away from retirement, "I still like the idea of giving them an opportunity to earn money through the strength of our American economy, with Social Security included in that." Elmendorf differs with Kasich and Christie on the best approach to curtailing growth in entitlement costs and argues that "some of the standard arrows in reformers' quivers should be a last rather than a first resort." For instance, he argues that an increase in the eligibility age for all retirement benefits in Social Security "would reduce monthly benefits for everyone who chose to retire at the same age as they would under current law, and it would reduce the number of years of benefits for everyone who chose to retire later." "That change would be especially harmful for lower-income people," he wrote.
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Vin Diesel really knows how to silences his haters! After an unflattering picture of the actor surfaced online over the weekend, Vin Diesel received a lot of hurtful comments. But the Last Witch Hunter star wasn't going to let body-shamers get the best of him. So he took to social media to respond to the haters. He first posted a picture of himself on Instagram with the caption, "It is amazing the response from the journalists who I have been talking to for the last two days in New York. Today one wanted to see the dad bod. Haha. I am wondering if I should show the picture... Body-shaming is always wrong! What do you think? #LastWitchHunter" Later on the actor posted a photo showing off his abs with the caption, "The pic from yesterday... For those who wanted the show... For all the angels that love dad bod regardless... I will post an exclusive video on my Facebook when I am done with press today. #LastWitchHunter #HappyCreative"
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Ronda Rousey is off the market and dating UFC fighter Travis Browne. We have the social reaction to the news.
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I ran 6 miles this morning, I'll run 5 tomorrow, and on Saturday morning I'll run 20. I'm running the New York City Marathon next month, and this training schedule, by the way, is about as chill as marathon training schedules ever get. Still, it's a lot of miles. And so you would think all of this running must come with the happy side effect of some substantial weight loss, wouldn't you? I would, too, and yet this is not at all what has happened. I seem to have either stayed at exactly the same weight I was before I started this thing or, if anything, put on a few pounds. It's the second marathon I've run, and this happened last time too. What kind of cruel physiological quirk is going on here? The answer, as it turns out, has implications that are more far-reaching than marathons, and hint at the fact that the way Americans currently think about exercise is not ultimately very accurate or helpful. When Mary Kennedy coached a charity team of marathon runners back in 2009, she regularly heard the marathon-weight question. "Several of them would come to me and they would say exactly that: 'I am working out more than I ever have in my entire life. I'm doing this for a lot of reasons, but I really thought I'd look better in my clothes,'" said Kennedy, who is an exercise physiologist at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, a nonprofit research center founded in 2007 by Harvard Medical School and the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. She conducted a small, simple pilot study, limited to her group of 64 charity runners, comparing their weight before starting the training program to their weight after completing it. About 11 percent of them did lose weight, but just as many gained weight (and of those who gained, 86 percent were women). But for the remaining 78 percent, their weight stayed almost exactly the same, even after three months of running four days a week. Her results aren't published yet, but they echo those of a 1989 study in which Danish researchers took 18 months to train a small group of sedentary people 18 men and nine women to run a marathon. By race day, the men had lost an average of five pounds. For the women, on the other hand, "no change in body composition was observed," the researchers write. "This idea that you're going to run a marathon and the pounds are going to melt away is not realistic," Kennedy said. She's currently coaching a group of high-school runners, and she and her co-director have a sad little joke: "You train for the marathon, and then you do the weight-loss program afterward." Sadly, the marathon weight gain isn't likely a result of increased muscle mass, Kennedy said. Instead, the reason this happens has more to do with psychology than physiology, with much of it stemming from a misunderstanding of the purpose of exercise. For one, research suggests that most people assume they're exercising harder than they actually are . Last year, a team of Canadian scientists published a study in which they asked their volunteers to run on a treadmill at what they felt was an easy pace and then pick it up to a vigorous one with vigorous defined as increasing their heart rate to somewhere between 77 and 93 percent of its full capacity. The majority of the participants did just fine at estimating the easy pace, but not so for the vigorous one; most of them didn't even increase their heart rate to 75 percent. And this overestimation may be something novice marathoners are especially likely to do, most of whom are encouraged to adopt the "just finish" goal; it's about getting the miles done and getting across the finish line, not running at any particular pace. That may mean they're running a lot slower than they're capable. "I don't mean this in any derogatory way, but marathoning has really become accessible for everyone which is amazing and wonderful," Kennedy said. "But just because you cross the finish line doesn't mean you were running at a really vigorous pace seven days a week … You're so focused on going far, so you're not necessarily doing a vigorous run." Additionally, running a marathon sounds like a really impressive, intimidating goal and, on the one hand, it is. But "if you really start to look at a lot of the novice training programs, people are running three or four days a week it's not an overly aggressive workout schedule. Even if you're not training for a marathon, going to the gym three or four times a week that's not that out of the ordinary." And this, by the way, is assuming that you actually do every single workout on your training plan. Additionally, there is the small fact that exercising a lot makes you really, really hungry. " I'm ravenous after a long run," Kennedy said. It's incredibly easy to overeat without entirely realizing you're doing it, and there also may be a misconception among novice runners about the importance of carb-loading. Carbs are important, sure, but it doesn't mean "you have a giant plate of spaghetti with four pieces of bread," she continued. Beyond that, the entire idea that the purpose of exercise must be to lose weight to pay a penance for the junk you've consumed is not ultimately a very useful one. "It helps with mental health, it helps with so many things, but we focus so much on weight loss," Kennedy said. "We make exercise overwhelmingly annoying. You need to do it, but you should find joy in it, because, my goodness, it's doing so many good things for you." In fact, thinking of physical activity in terms of weight loss tends to backfire, anyway. In one study published last year by Cornell University's Brian Wansink, people who were told to take a two-kilometer "exercise walk" ended up consuming 124 percent more M&Ms afterward than those who were told they were taking a "scenic walk." You'd be better off thinking of exercise as something to be enjoyed, in other words, rather than something to be suffered through. One way to do that could be to keep in mind all the benefits that physical activity brings: It improves your mood, increases your energy , helps you sleep , and probably improves your sex life , too. For marathons in particular, the training often brings with it new running buddies, and relationships are among the most reliable predictors of well-being; the same goes for setting and making progress on a goal. Besides, "losing weight" is going to feel like a very flimsy motivator somewhere around mile 22, when you're exhausted and bored and desperate for an excuse to stop running. There are many reasons to run a marathon, and there are many good reasons to exercise, but the link between physical activity and weight is probably not as clear-cut as many of us would like to think.
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Louisville basketball is mired in a pretty ugly sex scandal, but Terrence Williams wants to make it very clear he wasn't involved. The Cardinals are the subject of a recently published exposé called "Breaking Cardinal Rules," in which female escort Katina Powell claims Louisville basketball players paid her and others to have sex with them. Williams, who played at Louisville from 2005 to 2009, is mentioned in the book, as Powell claims he paid $500 to have sex with two women she worked with. Williams recently caught wind of these allegations, and let's just say he wasn't happy . "I am not a part of that," Williams told TMZ Sports. "To Louisville I am (expletive) Elvis Presley. So why would I pay anybody for anything?" "Mother-(expletive)s pay me for pictures and handshakes. And that's not being cocky, 'cause I don't play around with my blessing. I'm very honored to be in that position in Louisville. Louisville is the greatest city, the fans are great, Rick Pitino is great." All right then, Terrence. Williams was a pretty big deal at Louisville, but NBA teams haven't exactly loved him tender. The 11th overall pick in the 2009 draft, the 28-year-old bounced between four teams including the Boston Celtics in 2013 before leaving the U.S. to play overseas. Powell's book also appears to mention Celtics rookie and former Louisville star Terry Rozier, making a reference to an instance involving a "recruit from Cleveland named Terry." (Rozier grew up in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights and committed to Louisville in 2011, enrolling as a freshman in 2011.) Rozier said he knew nothing about the book and declined to comment further.
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Stop them and swap them so the scale starts sliding in the right direction. 13 Surprisingly Bad Weight Loss Habits You Should Ditch By the Time You're 40 Stop them and swap them so the scale starts sliding in the right direction. 1) You're Cutting Carbs Giving brown rice and quinoa the stink eye? "It's okay to eat carbs !" says New York City registered dietitian Jessica Cording . If a client tells her they're trying to go low-carb, she digs into why. If it's because of a family history of diabetes, that's one thing, but if it's simply to lose weight , then it's time to remember the healthy and slimming role carbs play. For one, research shows that dieters who ate mostly whole grains shed more body fat than those who continued eating refined grains (think white bread and muffins). Not to mention that cutting them out completely can leave you with slogging energy levels . But if you're just not feeling the six servings of grains recommended by the USDA, Cording says it's okay you don't have to stock up on bread to hit it. "Everyone's needs are different, and you can get carbs from other healthy sources like peas and potatoes," she says. So try small servings spaced evenly throughout the day, like a half-cup of beans with lunch and half a sweet potato at dinner. 2) You Keep Jumping on the Dreadmill If you actually call it that, instead of the treadmill , then there's a problem. Yes, it's great to try new of-the-moment workouts, but it's equally okay to drop what you're not loving and move onto what you do, says Gabrielle (Gabby) Reece , former pro volleyball player and health and fitness expert on The Balance Project . Not to mention you're more likely to stick to it if you, you know, want to do it again. "Find workouts that you enjoy even the most difficult parts of," she suggests. So if that means you can take the fiery burn of your butt on the stair machine but hate getting sweaty in hot yoga, do the stairs. Because at the end of the day, who really cares if it's trendy? 3) You're Trying to Be Too Healthy Yep, you heard that right. "Women put so much pressure on themselves to eat perfect. But there's no such thing as perfect," says Cording. If you go down a shame spiral because you've eaten good or bad today, it gives food more power over you than necessary. "Your food choices are just choices. There are those that benefit you and those that don't do you so many favors," she says. If you start to fall down the shame rabbit hole, tell yourself that you'll make a healthy choice at your next meal or snack and give yourself permission to move on, even if that means verbally saying it out loud, Cording advises. Or, try filing that guilty feeling away (there's nothing wrong with admitting you felt it). Then, next time you're faced with a plate of brownies from a well-meaning colleague at work, you can remind yourself of how you'll feel after eating it and then decide if it's worth it in that moment. 4) You're Giving Up Dairy So-and-so celeb swears it's her dairy-free diet that's made her gorgeous. So even though your go-to hunger-quashing snack is Greek yogurt, you ditch it anyway. Stop that. "Getting adequate calcium and high quality protein from your diet in the form of dairy is an important aspect of preventing osteoporosis and low bone mass," says Melina Jampolis, M.D., author of The Doctor on Demand Diet . And, she points out emerging research shows the probiotics in yogurt may help fight obesity. If you like dairy (and aren't lactose intolerant), go on and grab a spoon. 5) You're Eating Little Meals Throughout the Day Basically, your office title should be " snack monster ," and while you've heard that eating often is the key to weight loss , you may not realize that eating too often leads to food amnesia (meaning you have no clue how much you've scarfed down). Research shows our snacking habits have ballooned to 25 percent of our daily calories, and nearly 50 percent of us dig in to these "little" snacks in lieu of meals. "I have clients who will graze all day long at work but won't sit down and have a full meal until dinner," says Cording. That can make it really hard to be in touch with how much you're eating and how hungry you really are. Now, that doesn't mean everyone needs to eat three square meals a day, she says, but you should try to make time to enjoy your meals sans distraction, big or small. 6) You Only Weigh Yourself Occasionally Or Not At All We've been told time and time again to step on the scale intermittently when trying to lose weight , as numbers alone doesn't give us a full-picture view of our success. But avoiding it like the plague is a bad move, as one study shows that people who weighed themselves at least once a week lost more weight than those who did so infrequently. Knowing your numbers keeps you on track and holds you accountable, but balance is key here. There's no need to weigh in daily, as you're likely to see fluctuation Cording says it's normal for your weight to fluctuate a few pounds on any given day, depending on how much water weight your retaining. "Designate one morning per week to help you track trends over time without nitpicking on a daily basis," she suggests. 7) You're Too Focused On Sugar If you're gaining some weight in your belly, it's likely because your insulin receptors are getting weaker, making you intolerant to glucose-rich foods (think cake or bread), says Tiffany Wright, Ph.D., founder of Skinny Coach Solution . "Everyone knows to watch out for sugar because it's been demonized, but what they don't realize is that flour breaks down into sugar in your bloodstream even faster," she says. That goes for the "healthy" flours like brown rice flour, too. Stick to whole forms of these foods, like regular brown rice, to reap the benefits without such a high risk. 8) Gym Sessions Are A Little Too Comfortable Reading a magazine on the elliptical or catching Bravo reruns on the treadmill may make your time at the gym more fun, but you don't get as much out of it. "You're already committing the time, but not really benefitting from what you're doing because you're not giving it your full effort," says Reece. So once you're there, give yourself a pat on the back for showing up, then focus on what you're doing to net better results. 9) You Believe "Everything in Moderation" It's a good idea to live by the moderation rule (I'll have half of this brownie or split a side of pasta), but if you use it as a regular excuse, you could be setting yourself up for weight gain. Think about it: A piece of cake Monday, an order of fries on Tuesday, a scoop of ice cream on Wednesday…so on and so forth. "If you are eating treats all the time, you are not moderating," says Wright. Enjoy them sometimes, yes, but other times swap in satisfying and yummy replacements for those favorite foods that way it's still delish, healthy, and won't cause you to feel out of control when you eat it, says Wright. If brownies are your fave, she suggests reaching for a bar of high cocoa dark chocolate. Love digging into ice cream? Try a frozen, full-fat Greek yogurt blended with fruit. 10) You're Eating Whole Grain Toast and Fruit for Breakfast What sounds like a healthy choice is actually too high in carbs and too low in protein, says Dr. Jampolis. "Research shows eating a higher protein breakfast can help improve blood sugar control throughout the day, which can help control hunger and maintain energy," she explains. Aim for 14 to 20 grams of protein if you're trying to lose weight especially belly fat. That's two hardboiled eggs, a 6-oz container of Greek yogurt, or a 3/4-cup of cottage cheese. 11) You're A Cardio Queen Cardio burns calories, no doubt. But it's not the only way. To really turn your body into a fat-melting, metabolism-boosted machine, add strength training . "It's especially important once you turn 40 when you start losing muscle," says Wright. Not to mention one study found that while aerobic training can help you lose body fat, you need resistance training if you're going to build calorie-torching muscle. Ideally, fit your favorite form of weight training in twice per week. 12) You're Sipping A Sweetened Coffee Drink Daily It's easy to suck these down and not think about the sugar, calories, and fat hiding inside (especially when they're in pretty PSL cups ). But even if they're made "skinny" they can be problematic, since the sugar-free syrup can drive cravings for sweet foods, says Cording. If it's something you love, indulging once or twice a month is totally fine. Otherwise, make a small cappuccino your go-to order. Adding sweetener yourself say, a half-pack will save you a ton of sugar. 13) You Diet for Big Events Your cousin is getting married, or you've got that high school reunion on the calendar. So what's the harm if a crash diet is temporary? Um, a lot. Severely restricting calories for more than one or two days can mess with your lean body tissue. "Muscle mass drops up to three percent per decade in women starting at age 30; this type of dieting can accelerate that loss," says Dr. Jampolis. "Since muscle is harder to rebuild with each passing year, you may not be able to fully recover from crash diets as you get older." Keeping your muscle mass is not only key for metabolism, but also for protecting you from falls. "That may not seem that important now, but it will be in the future," she says.
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See Prince William and Kate Middleton as Kids! Now that Kate Middleton and Prince William are a family of four, they've shared many sweet moments with their kids that resemble their own childhoods. Since they started their family in 2013, the world has seen adorable Prince George moments and sweet photos of his little sister, Charlotte. But while Kate never had a public photo session after her birth, her family did document her adorable tot years through home snapshots. Follow us on Facebook. Princess Diana and Prince Charles posed with an infant Prince William at Kensington Palace in London in February 1983. Follow us on Facebook. Three-year-old Kate climbed a hill at the Lake District in Northwest England. Follow us on Facebook. Princess Diana carried baby Prince William at the Aberdeen, Scotland, airport in October 1983. Follow us on Facebook. Prince William was in Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in July 1986. Follow us on Facebook. Prince William had a new play partner at the Cirencester polo field in June 1987. Follow us on Facebook. At five years old, Kate smiled on a Summer afternoon in the UK. © The Middleton Family, 2011. All rights reserved. Follow us on Facebook. Prince William went go-karting in July 1988 in London. Follow us on Facebook. Prince Charles and Prince William boarded the Queen's Flight plane at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland in September 1984. Follow us on Facebook. Princess Diana arrived with matching sons Prince William and Prince Harry at Aberdeen Airport in August 1986. Follow us on Facebook. During a tour with Prince William, Princess Diana and Prince Charles posed at a photocall in Auckland, New Zealand, in August 1984. In September 1989, Princess Diana took Prince William and Prince Harry to Wetherby School in London. It was Prince Harry's first day. Four-year-old Kate, her father Michael, and younger sister Pippa posed on a family vacation in Jerash, Jordan. © The Middleton Family, 2011. All rights reserved. Prince William surveyed the Windsor polo ground in July 1986 in England. Prince Charles played with Prince William and Prince Harry at Kensington Palace in October 1985. Prince Charles and Princess Diana had a portrait session with a young Prince William at Kensington Palace in December 1983. Princess Diana and Prince Charles brought Prince William and Prince Harry along on vacation to Majorca, Spain, in August 1987 to visit with the Spanish royal family. Prince William posed with mom Princess Diana, dad Prince Charles, and other members of the royal family at his christening on Aug. 4, 1982. Kate Middleton, center front, was adorable as a young field hockey player in Pangbourne, England. Prince William waved on his first day at Wetherby School in January 1987 in London. Prince Charles and Princess Diana posed with a young Prince William as they arrived at Alice Springs Airport in Australia in March 1983. Prince William and Prince Harry played with their cousin Peter Phillips on a fire engine at Sandringham House in January 1988. Prince William played with the hound dogs at the Badminton Horse Trials in England in May 1991. Prince Harry arrived to attend his first day at nursery school with Charles, Prince of Wales; Diana, Princess of Wales; and his brother, Prince William, on Sept. 16, 1987, in London. Prince William and Prince Harry went with their parents to a wedding in Bath in May 1989. Prince William and Prince Harry played on their rocking horses at Kensington Palace together in October 1985. Prince William hitched a ride in a carriage with Princess Diana for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in June 1988 in London. Kate smiled after graduating from St. Andrews University in Scotland. © The Middleton Family, 2011. All rights reserved. Prince William and Prince Harry sat atop a police motorbike in November 1987 in Windsor, England. Princess Diana left London's St. Mary's Hospital with Prince Charles and their just-born son Prince William. Prince William showed skill with the press as a toddler at Kensington Palace in June 1984. Prince Charles and Princess Diana played with Prince William and Prince Harry in the wildflower meadow at their Highgrove Estate in July 1986. Prince William and Prince Harry watched the ceremonies of the Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace in June 1985 with their extended family, as well as mom Princess Diana and dad Prince Charles. Princess Diana and Prince William rode with the queen mother during the June 1987 Trooping the Colour ceremony. Prince William arrived for his first day at nursery school in London in September 1985. Prince William and Prince Harry played in uniforms in the garden of Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, England, during July 1986 with their mom, Princess Diana. Kate and William matched in white shirts after their university graduation in 2003. © The Middleton Family, 2011. All rights reserved.
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday halted the planned execution next month of a death row inmate whose lawyers argued he was sentenced to death based on tainted testimony from major witnesses. The court stayed the Nov. 3 execution of Julius Murphy, without elaborating on its decision. Murphy, 36, was convicted in 1998 of fatally shooting Jason Erie in the head during a 1997 robbery. Lawyers for Murphy asked the court last month to put the execution on hold, saying they had new evidence that pointed to evidence that prosecutors forced false testimony. "Mr. Murphy's conviction and death sentence were procured through prosecutorial misconduct," said Catherine Stetson, a lawyer for Murphy. The Office of the Texas Attorney General was not immediately available for comment. It previously said Murphy was properly convicted. Murphy's lawyers said prosecutors relied heavily on the testimony of two witnesses, Javarrow Young and Christina Davis. The lawyers said they had sworn statements that show the two witnesses were unduly coerced into testimony and also provided false testimony. The lawyers said Young was threatened with a murder charge if he did not testify against Murphy. In his new statement, Young said one of Murphy's co-defendants was the actual shooter. The other witness was threatened with a conspiracy to commit murder charge if she did not testify, they said. Lawyers for Murphy have tried unsuccessfully to halt the execution by arguing he was mentally disabled and that putting him to death would be unlawful. Since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976, Texas has executed 529 inmates, the most of any state. The state has also instituted reforms in the judicial process in recent years designed to increase financing for public defenders and provide greater oversight of prosecutors. (Reporting by Jon Herskovitz; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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Josh Donaldson and Chris Colabello hit home runs before 40-year-old knuckleballer R.A. Dickey threw his first postseason pitch, and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a deciding Game 5 in the AL Division Series with an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. After losing the first two games in the series at home, the Blue Jays won both games in Texas in a span of 24 hours. They get to go back to Toronto for Game 5 on Wednesday. Dickey, the 2012 NL Cy Young winner, allowed one run over 4 2-3 innings before 2012 AL Cy Young winner David Price pitched three innings.
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Gov. Jerry Brown made California the first state to ban the nickname "Redskins" for any public school by signing the California Racial Mascots Act on Sunday.
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Taylor Swift has a blank space again. She broke up with Calvin Harris and rumors are now circulating. According to Radar, Harris went to a massage parlor. And apparently, the massage parlor was known for 'happy endings.' Taylor Swift has not responded to this speculation... but there's no doubt that she will shake it off.
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The family believes that if this stops even one person from driving while intoxicated, it's worth it.
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Three candidates in the debate are polling at less than one point, but they'll have their chance Tuesday to bring their ideas to the mainstream.
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Syrian military commanders say they have recaptured several villages in northern and central areas following Russian intervention. Paul Chapman reports.
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From a Mediterranean beach home in Australia's popular tourist town of Port Douglas to a modern tropical-style house on the Thai vacation island of Phuket, a look at some upscale living across Asia-Pacific.
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Researchers at the University of Sydney have recently developed tiny synthetic diamonds that can aid in the fight against cancer by lighting up areas of cancer in MRI scans. The innovative technique could help especially in detecting cancers that are difficult to find early on, like brain and pancreatic cancers. "Brain and pancreatic cancers are two of the most deadly cancers, so anything which potentially detects these cancers earlier is obviously very welcome news," Helen Zorbas, chief executive of Cancer Australia, told ABC News . "It potentially means that treatment can be more effective." The study , published in Nature Communications , is based in part on past research that examined how nanodiamonds are capable of acting as a delivery service for cancer drugs. In that study , researchers found that nanodiamonds could penetrate cell walls without damaging them, thus acting as potential drug delivery carriers during chemotherapy. "We knew nanodiamonds were of interest for delivering drugs during chemotherapy because they are largely non-toxic and non-reactive," Professor David Reilly of the School of Physics, lead author of the study, said in the press release . "We thought we could build on these non-toxic properties realizing that diamonds have magnetic characteristics enabling them to act as beacons in MRIs. We effectively turned a pharmaceutical problem into a physics problem." Reilly and his team of physicists hyperpolarized nanodiamonds, in which they aligned atoms inside a diamond to give it a "signal" that would be detected by MRIs. When they attached the hyperpolarized diamons to molecules targeting the cancers, the method allowed "tracking of the molecules' movement in the body," Ewa Rej, another author of the study, said in the press release. It's certainly quite innovative to employ quantum physics in the fight against cancer but researchers are finding other unique and interesting pathways to develop new cancer treatments as well. There's personalized cancer treatment , for example, which focuses on a tumor's molecular makeup and a person's genetics to decide which forms of medications or therapies will be best and most effective for that patient. Researchers are also finding ways to harness the immune system to attack cancer cells, a field of interest known as immunotherapy , which has shown great promise in treating melanoma and other types of cancer. Perhaps this is why supporting such innovative pathways is important even if it may seem initially that they're too far-fetched. "This is a great example of how quantum physics research tackles real-world problems, in this case opening the way for us to image and target cancers long before they become life-threatening," Reilly said in the press release. Reilly and his team plan on collaborating with medical researchers next, to test their diamond method on animals. Source: Rej E, Gaebel T, Boele T, Waddington D, Reilly D. Hyperpolarized nanodiamond with long spin-relaxation times. Nature Communications . 2015.
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Johnny Depp and Benedict Cumberbatch present their crime-drama 'Black Mass' to London Film Festival. John Russell reports.
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