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The world's two biggest beer brewers edged one step closer to a takeover deal Tuesday with an announcement that they have agreed to a "pact in principle." The agreement states that Belgium's Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI-BE) would buy South Africa-based brewer SABMiller (SAB-GB) with the latter's shareholders being entitled to receive £44 per share ($67.6) in cash. The press release on Tuesday morning also said that AB InBev would agree to a "best efforts" commitment to obtain any regulatory clearances required before the transaction. This included $3 billion payable to SABMiller in the event that the transaction fails to close as a result of the failure to obtain regulatory clearances or the approval of AB InBev shareholders. The statement caveated that there can be no certainty that a formal offer will be made, adding that a further announcement will be released when appropriate. Reports in the U.K. Monday said Anheuser-Busch InBev had raised its proposed takeover offer for SABMiller to £43.50 a share on Monday, further upping the stakes in the takeover battle after several failed attempts. InBev brews beers such as Budweiser and Stella Artois while SABMiller has famous brands such as Fosters, Grolsch, Miller, Peroni. The potential deal would therefore create the world's most dominant brewing company and would be worth around £68 billion, according to Reuters. The new proposal means that AB InBev now has until October 28 to make a more formal offer. Shares of SABMiller rose 9 percent at the session open Tuesday with its suitor seeing its stock climb by 4 percent. John Colley, a professor at the U.K.'s Warwick Business School, told CNBC via email that AB InBev had paid a "reasonably full price" for SABMiller. "Overall for once I would have said it is a decent deal for both shareholders as AB InBev probably will extract the synergies and consolidate a declining market." he said. However, he added that he expected substantial redundancies and cost savings over the next year and said product ranges are likely to be rationalized, allowing greater investment in the retained brands.
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It makes sense that popular U.S. baby names differ from European names, but did you know a dichotomy also exists in America from West Coast to East Coast? Baby Names That Are More West Coast Than East Coast Perhaps you were already aware that the most popular baby names in the U.S. differ wildly from the most popular boy and girl names abroad. What you may not be aware of is that where people live in the United States has, in some cases, dictated the names that are trendy. For instance, some baby names are far more common on the West Coast than they are on the East Coast. By compiling data from the Social Security Administration, Mooseroots took each name's 2014 popularity in the states bordering the Pacific Ocean (California, Oregon and Washington) and averaged them together to make a West Coast rank. Follow us on Facebook. #40. Audrina West Coast Average Rank: 475.3 East Coast Average Rank: 808.3 Percent Difference: 41.2% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 588 Follow us on Facebook. #39. Mina West Coast Average Rank: 469 East Coast Average Rank: 785.8 Percent Difference: 40.3% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 687 Follow us on Facebook. #38. Perla West Coast Average Rank: 441 East Coast Average Rank: 772.4 Percent Difference: 42.9% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 646 Follow us on Facebook. #37. Dane West Coast Average Rank: 439 East Coast Average Rank: 702.4 Percent Difference: 37.5% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 625 Follow us on Facebook. #36. Dominik West Coast Average Rank: 438.5 East Coast Average Rank: 705.8 Percent Difference: 37.9% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 616 Follow us on Facebook. #35. Alfredo West Coast Average Rank: 427.5 East Coast Average Rank: 704.4 Percent Difference: 39.3% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 524 Follow us on Facebook. #34. Leonel West Coast Average Rank: 413 East Coast Average Rank: 737.3 Percent Difference: 44% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 430 Follow us on Facebook. #33. Lexie West Coast Average Rank: 394 East Coast Average Rank: 711.9 Percent Difference: 44.7% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 563 Follow us on Facebook. #32. Dulce West Coast Average Rank: 393.3 East Coast Average Rank: 707 Percent Difference: 46.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 655 Follow us on Facebook. #31. Malakai West Coast Average Rank: 375 East Coast Average Rank: 663.8 Percent Difference: 43.5% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 520 Follow us on Facebook. #30. Ruben West Coast Average Rank: 348.3 East Coast Average Rank: 541.6 Percent Difference: 35.7% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 357 #29. Rodrigo West Coast Average Rank: 331.7 East Coast Average Rank: 510.4 Percent Difference: 35% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 488 #28. Ramon West Coast Average Rank: 324 East Coast Average Rank: 698 Percent Difference: 53.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 647 #27. Jimena West Coast Average Rank: 301.3 East Coast Average Rank: 706.1 Percent Difference: 57.3% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 438 #26. Joaquin West Coast Average Rank: 289.7 East Coast Average Rank: 542 Percent Difference: 46.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 326 #25. Aylin West Coast Average Rank: 286.5 East Coast Average Rank: 485.8 Percent Difference: 41% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 369 #24. Gerardo West Coast Average Rank: 285.5 East Coast Average Rank: 725.2 Percent Difference: 60.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 402 #23. Romeo West Coast Average Rank: 280.3 East Coast Average Rank: 458.2 Percent Difference: 38.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 341 #22. Marilyn West Coast Average Rank: 278.7 East Coast Average Rank: 590.3 Percent Difference: 52.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 405 #21. June West Coast Average Rank: 276 East Coast Average Rank: 506.5 Percent Difference: 45.5% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 317 #20. Daphne West Coast Average Rank: 268.7 East Coast Average Rank: 421.2 Percent Difference: 36.2% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 356 #19. Maximiliano West Coast Average Rank: 268.5 East Coast Average Rank: 569.7 Percent Difference: 52.9% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 344 #18. Orion West Coast Average Rank: 262 East Coast Average Rank: 499 Percent Difference: 47.5% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 383 #17. Edgar West Coast Average Rank: 241.7 East Coast Average Rank: 395 Percent Difference: 38.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 300 #16. Kira West Coast Average Rank: 234.3 East Coast Average Rank: 384.8 Percent Difference: 39.1% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 350 #15. Kendra West Coast Average Rank: 168.7 East Coast Average Rank: 288.8 Percent Difference: 41.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 259 #14. Gael West Coast Average Rank: 150.3 East Coast Average Rank: 365 Percent Difference: 58.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 213 #13. Daisy West Coast Average Rank: 124 East Coast Average Rank: 273.4 Percent Difference: 54.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 180 #12. Ivan West Coast Average Rank: 104 East Coast Average Rank: 210.5 Percent Difference: 50.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 132 #11. Lincoln West Coast Average Rank: 83.3 East Coast Average Rank: 130.5 Percent Difference: 36.14% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 87 #10. Hazel West Coast Average Rank: 75.7 East Coast Average Rank: 209.8 Percent Difference: 63.9% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 107 #9. Damian West Coast Average Rank: 66 East Coast Average Rank: 198.1 Percent Difference: 66.7% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 102 #8. Mila West Coast Average Rank: 58.3 East Coast Average Rank: 112.9 Percent Difference: 48.3% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 72 #7. Ruby West Coast Average Rank: 41.3 East Coast Average Rank: 136.5 Percent Difference: 69.7% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 90 #6. Adrian West Coast Average Rank: 40 East Coast Average Rank: 96.6 Percent Difference: 58.6% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 59 #5. Penelope West Coast Average Rank: 32.3 East Coast Average Rank: 83.4 Percent Difference: 61.2% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 42 #4. Oliver West Coast Average Rank: 30.7 East Coast Average Rank: 63.8 Percent Difference: 51.9% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 32 #3. Audrey West Coast Average Rank: 21.7 East Coast Average Rank: 55.3 Percent Difference: 60.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 36 #2. Isaac West Coast Average Rank: 15.7 East Coast Average Rank: 48 Percent Difference: 67.4% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 31 #1. Evelyn West Coast Average Rank: 12.3 East Coast Average Rank: 38.4 Percent Difference: 67.8% Overall U.S. Rank: No. 16
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In an effort to save women's faces everywhere (and you from your own idiocy), we asked three real-life couples to talk about how they deal with beard burn.
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The bevy of New Yorkers upset by Chase Utley's hard slide on Ruben Tejada in Game 2 of the NLDS has been joined by the city's mayor, who offers some harsh words for the veteran infielder. "He can appeal all he wants, but he's guilty as sin," New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday of Utley appealing his two-game suspension for his slide on Tejada, which broke the shortstop's leg. Since Utley's appeal wasn't processed on Monday, he can play in Monday's Game 3, although he was not penciled into the starting lineup by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. "I think the people of New York City will let him know how they feel," de Blasio said. "That's unbelievable. He deserves all the boos he gets." As for the slide in question, which has drawn much controversy and debate since it occurred on Saturday night in Los Angeles, de Blasio offered his candid thoughts. "It was a tackle; it was illegal; it was sickening," he said. de Blasio wasn't the only New York politician to express his opinion on the matter, either. "I am glad that that great Brooklynite, Joe Torre, stepped up to the plate, and suspended Chase Utley for two games," Sen. Chuck Schumer said. "I would have suspended him for three games. Because I watched the game and I saw what he did."
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Need waiver pickups for Week 6? Susannah Collins is here to help with 5 recommendations that will give your fantasy team a boost
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We say it so often it's become a cliche, but in this case it's absolutely true. Southern California must nail this hire. Whether it's Pat Haden making the call ( it shouldn't be, given his mishandling of the football program ) or the school president or one of the Trojans' big boosters, there is no room for error. If USC gets this one wrong, it risks slipping into a decade of irrelevance. Much like Tennessee, even a traditional power can't just keep cycling through coaches and expect instability to bring championships. Unless the Trojans can resurrect their season under interim coach Clay Helton, this will be seven years without a Pac-12 Conference title at USC. Though it may be difficult to recreate the era of dominance Pete Carroll brought to Troy, a stretch like that should never happen. Twice in a row, USC has gone for flashy young coaches with strong recruiting ability but very little heft to their on-field coaching résumé. This time, the Trojans need to go the opposite direction and hire a grown-up with an established track record of building a disciplined on-field product and off-field culture. The next coach will inherit a very talented team, and it should not take long to build a championship contender given all the built-in advantages at USC. Here is a list of who the Trojans could and should pursue, culled from opinions of numerous people in the industry. 1. Chip Kelly This one is fairly obvious . The combination of USC's resources plus Kelly's offense would be a slam-dunk winner, similar to when Nick Saban left the Miami Dolphins for Alabama. It's unclear whether Kelly is interested in leaving the NFL, but this would one of the very few opportunities that would force him to take a look. The NCAA penalties on his watch at Oregon could work against him with some in the USC brass, given the situation the Trojans went through with Reggie Bush. 2. Brian Kelly It seems unlikely on the surface that Kelly would leave Notre Dame for a rival that plays the Fighting Irish every year, but Kelly would be an excellent fit and bring a much-needed vibe of maturity and class to the USC operation. He has also made comments this year referencing the difficulties of the Notre Dame job, particularly academically, and how the external pressures chew up coaches and spit them out. "There's no question, you can't do this job for 15 years," he said. He's been at Notre Dame for six. If he's looking for a change, this would be as good as it gets. 3. Kevin Sumlin The Trojans and Sumlin had some level of mutual interest the last time the job came open, but conversations never got serious. It's hard to believe Sumlin would leave Texas A&M given his $5 million-per-year contract, the facilities Texas A&M has built for him and the kind of players he's bringing in now. On the other hand, USC is a place where you can win national titles. History says it's much harder at Texas A&M. 4. Jeff Fisher Though he has no experience in the college game, there are very few if any negatives to the possibility of bringing the former Trojans star defensive back home. Fisher has gravitas and might bring a Pete Carroll-type vibe to the program. He understands how the media works and could assemble a staff of assistants to help him recruit. It's unclear if he would have any interest in leaving the St. Louis Rams. 5. Bob Stoops His track record speaks for itself, and some have speculated that a change of scenery might do him good after 17 years at Oklahoma. It seems like things have gotten a little stale for that program, but Stoops hasn't forgotten how to coach. He would be an absolute home run for the Trojans. 6. Pat Fitzgerald The Northwestern coach is only 40, but he's a proven commodity now in his 10th year. Though his overall record is just 65-54, he's been wildly successful relative to Northwestern's history and other limitations. Fitzgerald is highly revered by his peers and would bring discipline and respect back to USC. His teams play tough and physical, and he understands what it's like to coach football at a private school. The question is whether he'll ever have an itch to leave the security and familiarity of his alma mater and hometown, where he operates under very little pressure relative to his peers. 7. Mike Gundy If Ed Orgeron can become a beloved figure at USC, a guy with a Southern accent could do it, too. Gundy is good enough and cocky enough to take on a job like USC, and it might be interesting for him to be in a program where he's the big dog in a city like L.A. rather than second fiddle in a state like Oklahoma. 8. Troy Calhoun This would be an outside the box hire, but Calhoun has led Air Force to seven bowl games in eight years. He's innovative offensively and could thrive in an environment where he coaches elite talent. (He was on track to possibly be an NFL head coach before going back to his alma mater at Air Force.) Calhoun may be a little awkward from a personality standpoint to ever get comfortable in the spotlight USC brings. 9. Dan Mullen If this opening had come up last year when Mississippi State was rising to No. 1, Mullen would be on everyone's list. Think about that: For several weeks last season, Mississippi State was No. 1 in the country for goodness sakes. Mullen isn't everyone's cup of tea, but the fact that a blunt Yankee has thrived in the deep South shows he's smart and adaptable. Mullen has lots of energy, is excellent at evaluating talent and is on the cusp of leading the Bulldogs to a sixth consecutive bowl game. That's unprecedented at a historically tough place to win. 10. Justin Fuente If USC was going to look at anyone without a long track record as a head coach, this would be the guy. His work at Memphis has been nothing short of miraculous, taking a program that was completely in the dumps and leading it to a 10-3 season in 2014 and a 5-0 start this year. He isn't a flashy guy, but the former TCU offensive coordinator is going to outcoach most people he faces. His offensive schemes are fun, and his track record of developing quarterbacks (Andy Dalton and Paxton Lynch) is impressive. Though Memphis-to-USC is a monumental jump maybe too big it wouldn't be terribly different than Jim McElwain going from Colorado State to Florida. That has worked out pretty well.
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SAN DIEGO Nearly all doctors in a new study say they would go to work while sick with a cold, and more than a third say they would work if they had the flu. The findings are based on a survey of 474 doctors at an academic hospital in California who were at various stages in their medical careers. The doctors were asked whether they'd be willing to work if they certain symptoms or conditions. A full 96 percent said they would work if they had symptoms of a cold, 77 percent said they would work if they had diarrhea , 54 percent said they would work if they were vomiting and 36 percent said they would work even if they knew for sure that they had the flu. In addition, about half said they would work if they had a fever between 101 and 103 degrees Fahrenheit (38 to 39 degrees Celsius), and a quarter said they would work with a fever higher than 103 degrees, according to the study, which was presented Thursday (Oct. 8) here at IDWeek 2015, a meeting of several organizations focused on infectious diseases . When doctors come to work despite having infectious diseases, they risk infecting their patients or their colleagues. But many doctors in the survey said they felt bad about staying home because it could mean more work for their colleagues, the study found. "A lot of it had to do with feeling guilty, that your colleagues are going to come and take on the work if you aren't there, or that your patients are going to suffer if you're not there," said study researcher Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. [ 7 Medical Myths Even Doctors Believe ] The culture around physicians' work also affects decisions to come in when sick. "There's such a strong sense of work ethic in physicians, and strong sense of duty that we have," said study researcher Dr. Kimberly K. Truong, a resident physician at UC Irvine. Doctors may also feel that their superiors will think less of them if they don't come to work, the researchers said. Early-career doctors those in their medical residency training were the most likely to say they would work while sick with the flu, whereas attending physicians, who have more training, were the least likely to say they would work with the flu, according to the researchers. Those who work in emergency medicine or surgery were also more likely than those in other specialties to say they would work while sick, the study found. Although other studies have found that many doctors work while sick, Truong said she was surprised to find that only 30 percent of doctors in the survey said they would wear the appropriate protective gear, such as a face mask , if they were working while sick with the flu. Many of the doctors in the survey said they would have an easier time staying home while sick if their superior told them to go home, or if they knew that their hospital leadership supported them staying home. Doctors also wanted more specific guidelines about when to stay home for example, how high should their fever be, or for how long can they have a persistent cough and still go to work? As a result of the survey, the researchers' institution sent out an email saying that their hospital leadership supported doctors staying home while sick, and outlined the types of symptoms that would warrant taking time off. Gohil said that other institutions might benefit from similar protocol. "I think no one wants to do anything that would hurt their co-workers or that would hurt patients," Gohil said. "It's just a matter of education and consciousness about specifically what types of illnesses are problematic. Follow Rachael Rettner @RachaelRettner . Follow Live Science @livescience , Facebook & Google+ . Original article on Live Science .
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InsideGov looks at the richest active politicians, ranking the top 24 officials and candidates Many politicians sport hefty bank accounts When billionaire businessman Donald Trump announced his campaign in June, he told the crowd he would self-fund his presidential bid, explaining, "I'm using my own money. I'm not using the lobbyists. I'm not using donors. I don't care. I'm really rich…" The Donald's campaign to be the Republican nominee for the White House is unique for many reasons, but one of the main things that sets him apart may well be his enormous personal wealth. With a net worth that reaches far into the billions, his "I'm really rich" self-assessment feels like a bit of an understatement. While Trump's wealth is an outlier, even in the moneyed business of political campaigns, many other politicians sport hefty bank accounts of their own. Using a variety of data sources and research, InsideGov took a look at the richest active politicians, ranking the top 24 officials and candidates. While creating the list, InsideGov consulted data from the Center for Responsive Politics and included federal-level legislators, governors and declared presidential candidates. Click ahead for the 24 richest politicians in America. No. 24. Lincoln Chafee, former Democratic candidate for president Net worth: $50 million A Rhode Island native, Lincoln Chafee might just be the most interesting politician you've never heard of. Chafee started out in the Senate as a Republican, then became his state's governor after running as an independent. After one term in the governor's mansion, Chafee decided to run for president in 2016 as a Democrat. He dropped out of the race Oct. 23. Chafee and his wife, Stephanie, both come from wealthy, well-connected families (her family founded the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design in 1877). Fun fact: During his announcement, Chafee whose father was a Republican politician said the U.S. should adopt the metric system. No. 23. Rep. James Renacci, R-Ohio Net worth: $52,011,811 Diversity is the key to Rep. James Renacci's wealth. The Ohio Republican, who was first elected to the House in 2010, has made his money from real estate investments, car dealerships, a restaurant and two sports teams. No. 22. Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho Net worth: $53,630,527 Sen. James Risch built his personal wealth as a trial lawyer, and served in Idaho as a state senator, lieutenant governor and governor before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008. He was re-elected in 2014, and is the chairman of the Energy Subcommittee. No. 21. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Net worth: $54,419,017 After founding a construction company when he was 25 years old, Sen. Bob Corker stayed in that line of work, eventually acquiring two real estate companies. The two-term senator now holds a number of different investment funds and accounts. No. 20. Carly Fiorina, Republican candidate for president Net worth: $59 million The only woman running for president in the crowded Republican primary field, Carly Fiorina uses her executive experience at AT&T, Lucent Technologies and Hewlett-Packard to argue she is best suited to be commander in chief. But her tenure at those companies is under scrutiny. In the six years she was the CEO at HP, 30,000 employees were laid off and she banked $100 million. No. 19. Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y. Net worth: $59,414,015 An Empire State native, Rep. Chris Collins started out in the business world as the CEO of an industrial gear manufacturer and later invested in a handful of companies based in western New York. Collins was first elected to the House in 2012, and before that, served as the executive of Erie County. No. 18. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla. Net worth: $64,375,031 After getting his undergraduate, law and master's degrees from Harvard, Rep. Alan Grayson started his career as a lawyer with an emphasis on contract law. He then ran IDT Corporation, a telecommunications company. The Democratic congressman is running for Senate, an open position since Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is campaigning for the White House. No. 17. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. Net worth: $77,235,068 A native of San Francisco, Sen. Dianne Feinstein served in city government for years before first getting elected to the Senate in 1992. Feinstein has multiple real estate investments, and her husband, Richard C. Blum, heads up an investment firm called Blum Capital Partners. No. 16. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. Net worth: $81,249,532 Rep. Suzan DelBene built her career in the technology sphere, starting out at Microsoft in the late 1980s. She founded drugstore.com, the online health and beauty store, and eventually returned to Microsoft as its vice president of mobile communications. After an unsuccessful run for the House in 2010, the Washington state Democrat was elected in 2012; a local newspaper reported that DelBene spent millions of her own money on her first two congressional races. No. 15. Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. Net worth: $88,344,051 Rep. Scott Peters started out as an environmental lawyer and served as a city councilman before getting elected to the House in 2012. The San Diego congressman's wife, Lynn E. Gorguze, is the president and CEO of Cameron Holdings, an investment company with offices in St. Louis and La Jolla. No. 14. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. Net worth: $98,210,549 A big source of wealth for Rep. Vern Buchanan is his national string of auto dealerships, Buchanan Automotive Group. In 2008, the Florida Republican faced a first round of accusations of campaign fraud that he had employees from his dealerships make campaign contributions and then reimbursed them. The House Ethics Committee later investigated Buchanan for errors found on his financial disclosure forms, but ultimately cleared him. No. 13. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. Net worth: $99,581,170 Sen. Richard Blumenthal started his career in law, and was the state's Attorney General for 20 years. The Connecticut Democrat, who went to Yale Law School with Hillary Clinton, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. Blumenthal's wife, Cynthia, has family connections to New York real estate: her father, Peter Malkin, is a part-owner of the Empire State Building. No. 12. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Net worth: $100,864,528 Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a longtime congresswoman from San Francisco, became the first female Speaker of the House in 2007, and remains the highest-ranking female politician in the U.S. Pelosi and her husband, Paul, own multiple properties in the Bay Area, including a vineyard in Napa. No. 11. Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla. Net worth: $146.8 million Gov. Rick Scott was first elected in 2010, and four years later, he eked out another term in the governor's mansion by just one percentage point. Scott made his fortune in the health care industry, forming the Columbia Hospital Corporation in the 1980s. He has spent almost $90 million of his own money during his campaigns in Florida. No. 10. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas Net worth: $162,882,467 A Texas native, Rep. Michael McCaul was first elected to the House in 2004 to represent the 10th District, which covers Austin and some outer suburbs of Houston. McCaul's wife, Linda, is the daughter of the founder of radio broadcasting giant Clear Channel Communications. In 2011, Roll Call reported that the Republican representative's wealth ballooned in a year after "large transfers from his in-laws." No. 9. Rep. Dave Trott, R-Mich. Net worth: $200,509,228 Armed with a law degree from Duke University, Rep. Dave Trott heads up Trott Law, a real estate finance law firm. The Michigan Republican is serving in his first term in the House, and has been a major donor to the Republican Party and GOP candidates. No. 8. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo. Net worth: $213,224,214 A Boulder, Colo., native, Rep. Jared Polis has represented his home district in the House since 2008. He formed American Information Systems, an IT company, while still in college at Princeton University, and was named an entrepreneur of the year in 2000 by Ernst and Young. Polis is the first openly gay parent in the House. No. 7. Rep. John K. Delaney, D-Md. Net worth: $222,410,577 Rep. John Delaney founded two lending companies, Health Care Financial Partners and CapitalSource, which both went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The Maryland Democrat, whose district covers the outer suburbs of D.C., was first elected to the House in 2012. No. 6. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. Net worth: $254,168,650 Sen. Mark Warner served as Virginia's governor in the early 2000s and was first elected to the Senate in 2008 (he narrowly won a second term in 2014). The Democrat made most of his money from the cell phone industry, investing in Nextel early on and starting an IT venture capital firm called Columbia Capital. No. 5. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. Net worth: $448,425,019 Rep. Darrell Issa has topped the list of wealthiest members of Congress for years, having built a fortune on his car alarm services company, Directed Electronics. The California Republican founded the business in the mid '90s, and stepped down in 2000 when he was first elected to the House. No. 4. Gov. Mark Dayton, D-Minn. Net worth: about $1.6 billion As a descendant of the founder of the Target Corp., Gov. Mark Dayton is part of one of America's wealthiest families, according to Forbes. The Democrat served in the Senate for one term before being elected as Minnesota's governor in 2010. No. 3. Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tenn. Net worth: about $2 billion Gov. Bill Haslam jumped to the upper reaches of the list of wealthiest politicians in 2015. The Republican, who was the mayor of Knoxville before moving into the governor's mansion in 2010, is the heir to the Pilot Flying J, a chain of truck stops in the U.S. and Canada. Cheaper gas prices meant the private company scored a larger profit in 2014 and padded Haslam's bank account. No. 2. Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. Net worth: about $4.5 billion Gov. Pete Ricketts' dad, Joe, is the founder of TD Ameritrade, an online broker and investing company. The Ricketts family, which Forbes lists as the 66th richest family in America with a net worth of $4.5 billion, is also the major owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. The first-term governor out of Nebraska isn't the only member of the family to be involved in politics: his brother, Todd, heads up the conservative super PAC Ending Spending, and his sister, Laura, formed LPAC, a political group that promotes pro-lesbian candidates and policies. No. 1. Donald Trump, Republican candidate for president Net worth: about $10 billion Like The Donald said: "I'm really rich." The TV personality and real estate tycoon made his money from his various commercial properties. Soon after he announced he was running for president, Trump claimed he was worth $10 billion, but that figure has been disputed, most recently by Forbes, which claimed Trump was worth closer to $4 billion. Either way, he has enough money to run for president as many times as he pleases.
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Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor apologized for his DUI arrest on Monday, after he pleaded guilty to second degree driving while impaired. Sydor, 43, will serve a mandatory 15 days in a county jail starting on Friday. The assistant coach's jail sentence was originally for 365 days, but under the terms of his probation, he will need to serve 60 days in 15-day intervals, reports Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Although if Sydor can remain sober, the judge could waive a scheduled 15-day term. On August 21, Sydor was booked for two counts of second-degree driving while impaired as well as child endangerment. When pulled over, Sydor was driving his 12-year-old son to his hockey game. A test conducted at the police department the night of Sydor's arrest revealed a .30 level of alcohol concentration, which is nearly four times the legal limit. Sydor issued this statement on Monday. I apologize to my family, friends, the Minnesota Wild and the fans. I am deeply saddened and humbled by my actions. Recovery is giving me the opportunity to redeem myself to all I have hurt. The support I have received has been overwhelming and I couldn't be more thankful. The entire Minnesota Wild organization has stood by me and supported my family through this very difficult time. I can't thank them enough for that. I am putting recovery first for myself and my family, and with that, everything else will fall into place. The Minneapolis Star Tribune also reported that Sydor sought treatment for alcoholism last summer. The Minnesota Wild released a statement in regards to Sydor's plea deal. The Minnesota Wild is aware of the plea agreement reached today by Assistant Coach Darryl Sydor and respects the decision made by the Anoka County District Court. The team will continue to support Darryl, and his family, as he continues with his recovery. His return to the organization will be addressed at a later date. Sydor has served as an assistant for the Wild for the last four seasons. He played 18 seasons in the NHL for six different teams.
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Not every celebrity goes by the name on their birth certificate (what, you didn't know Lady Gaga wasn't born that way?), but some stage names are definitely more obvious than others. There are a handful of stars who have been using their middle names throughout their careers, and you probably didn't even realize it! Whether they're using it as their first name or their last, we've rounded up 29 stars who you may be surprised to learn have been low-key lying to you this whole time - scroll through to see them all now. Angelina Jolie = Angelina Jolie Voight Brad Pitt = William Bradley Pitt Ashton Kutcher = Christopher Ashton Kutcher Rihanna = Robyn Rihanna Fenty Reese Witherspoon = Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon Téa Leoni = Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni Drake = Aubrey Drake Graham Theo James = Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis Kevin Spacey = Kevin Spacey Fowler Bruce Willis = Walter Bruce Willis Aaron Paul = Aaron Paul Sturtevant Tina Fey = Elizabeth Stamatina Fey Zachary Levi = Zachary Levi Pugh Lea Michele = Lea Michele Sarfati Lucy Hale = Karen Lucille Hale Jonah Hill = Jonah Hill Feldstein Faith Hill = Audrey Faith Perry Tim McGraw = Samuel Timothy McGraw Dakota Fanning = Hannah Dakota Fanning Elle Fanning = Mary Elle Fanning Skylar Astin = Skylar Astin Lipstein Rooney Mara = Patricia Rooney Mara Jude Law = David Jude Law Norah Jones = Geetali Norah Jones Shankar Marie Osmond = Olive Marie Osmond Paul McCartney = James Paul McCartney Garth Brooks = Troyal Garth Brooks Tom Cruise = Thomas Cruise Mapother IV Will Ferrell = Thomas William Ferrell
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UFC Top 25 Under 25: Where do Max Holloway, Paige VanZant and Sage Northcutt rank? The UFC's Top 25 Under 25 With the recent influx of young talent into the UFC ranks, we look at the top 25 fighters under 25 on the UFC roster. Read on to find out where budding stars Max Holloway, Paige VanZant and Sage Northcutt are ranked. (Editor's Note: This list is in by no means an official ranking) 25. Maryna Moroz Taking a page out of the Ronda Rousey book on how to be a beast, Maryna Moroz finished five of her six professional fights by way of armbar, including a first-round submission of Joanna Calderwood in her UFC debut. Moroz immediately called for a title shot, but after falling short against Valerie Letourneau who will fight for the title in November the 24-year-old will have to win at least one more fight. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 24. Jessica Andrade Jessica Andrade is 4-3 inside the Octagon and at only 5-foot-2, is one of the shortest fighters in the women's bantamweight division. Still, that hasn't stopped the Brazilian from tucking her chin and throwing down. At just 24, Andrade has plenty of time to go on a run, or even drop to strawweight and make a name for herself there. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 23. Justin Scoggins Justin Scoggins' UFC career got off to a shaky, 2-2 start. The 23-year-old is currently 3-2 in the Octagon and will look to string together victories when he faces Joby Sanchez on Dec. 11. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 22. Arnold Allen Arnold Allen has only had one UFC fight … but that fight ended in third-round submission and saw Allen take home a performance-based bonus check. With an 80-percent finishing rate, the 21-year-old Allen deserves a bigger fight his next time out. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 21. Sage Northcutt Sage Northcutt burst on the scene during Dana White's new show, "Looking for a Fight." Northcutt, who doesn't turn 20 until March, needed just 57 seconds to back up all the hype in his UFC debut and finish Francisco Trevino with a deadly combination of punches and elbows. We can't wait to see who the UFC matches the lightweight up with next. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 20. Jake Matthews Another Ultimate Fighter alum, Jake Matthews started his UFC career with back-to-back submission wins before falling to James Vick in May. Matthews is just 21 years old and has all the tools to climb the lightweight ranks. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) 19. Robert Whittaker Robert Whittaker won the welterweight bracket of "The Ultimate Fighter: Smashes" at just 21 years old thanks in part to two in-season first-round knockouts. A 2-2 start to his UFC career put the now-24-year-old Aussie in limbo, but three straight wins since then have his arrow pointing up. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 18. Antonio Carlos Junior 25-year-old Antonio "Cara de Sapato" Carlos Jr., whose nickname means "Shoeface" in Portuguese, won the heavyweight division during the third season of "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil". You read that correctly, the heavyweight division. Fighting much closer to his actual weight at middleweight against Eddie Gordon at UFC Fight Night in Hollywood, Fl., he proved he should be considered one of the division's brightest prospects with a third-round rear-naked choke. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 17. Sergio Pettis Given his talent and genes -- Pettis certainly could be higher on this list. But a few setbacks have delayed "The Phenom" from reaching his potential. However, the 22-year-old just earned a big win over former title flyweight contender Chris Cariaso in his last outing, so the Milwaukee native could be on the cusp of putting it all together. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 16. Kevin Lee Despite his success in the Octagon, 23-year-old Kevin Lee still flies under the radar for most fans. However, a big win over Leonardo Santos at UFC 194 could give Lee the spotlight he deserves, and set up a chance to avenge his only career loss, a decision to Al Iaquinta. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 15. Cody Garbrandt Another day, another budding Team Alpha Male superstar. Garbrandt started his pro career with five straight finishes, and continued that in his first UFC fight with an impressive TKO of veteran Marcus Brimage. The sky is the limit for this talented bantamweight, who trains with the likes of Urijah Faber, TJ Dillashaw and the rest of the beasts on the Sacramento-based fight team. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 14. Mirsad Bektic Six finishes in seven fights helped Mirsad Bektic punch his ticket to the UFC and the 24-year-old hasn't slowed down at all since entering the Octagon. Bektic has scored wins over Chas Skelly and Paul Redmond and even got his first UFC finish in May against Lucas Martins. Up next is a jump in competition, as he prepares to face Tatsuya Kawajiri on Dec. 11. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 13. John Lineker They don't call him "Hands of Stone" for nothing. John Lineker, who's only lost once since 2012, has some of the best punching power in both the flyweight and bantamweight division with four finishes by strikes in seven UFC wins. Like Kelvin Gastelum, however, Lineker's struggles with the scale is one of the only things holding the 25-year-old Brazilian back from a title shot. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 12. Albert Tumenov 23-year-old Albert "Einstein" Tumenov is coming off a vicious first-round knockout of surging welterweight Alan Jouban and has won three of his last four fights by KO/TKO, including two by head kick and punches. If the Russian keeps this pace, he'll be banging with the division's big dogs in no time. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 11. Nikita Krylov When I first spotted Nikita "Al Capone" Krylov walk to the Octagon in a trench coat and fedora, I knew he'd be a problem. And when I found out he was just 21 years old and had finished all 15 of his wins, I wished mercy on the heavyweight division. The Ukrainian lost his debut to MMA veteran Soa Palelei, but since has made his way to light heavyweight and won three straight all finishes. Good luck, 205ers. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 10. Yair Rodriguez Yair Rodriguez won the inaugural season of "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" after submitting both in-house opponents and decisioning Leonardo Morales in the finale. The 23-year-old then went on to put on a "Fight of the Night" performance against Charles Rosa in his home country of Mexico, making his case to be considered the new face of the sport in the country.(Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 9. Kelvin Gastelum Kelvin Gastelum shocked a lot of people when he grinded his way past Uriah Hall at "The Ultimate Fighter" season 17 finale. But Gastelum proved to be no one-hit wonder, going on to beat Rick Story, Nico Musoke and Jake Ellenberger before falling against title contender Tyron Woodley. The only thing holding Gastelum back are his weight issues. If the 23-year-old can consistently make 170 pounds, a title shot in the near future is not out of the question. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 8. Paige VanZant Paige VanZant was supposed to be on the historic 20th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" but couldn't participate because she had yet to turn 21. That hasn't stopped the Team Alpha Male product from being successful in the Octagon, as she's already taken out two members from that season Alex Chambers and Felice Herrig and looks for her third when she faces Joanne Calderwood on Dec. 10. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 7. Rose Namajunas Rose Namajunas earned her stripes in Invicta FC, drawing plenty of eyes after a first-round flying-armbar submission in her second professional fight in 2013. Now 23, the Wisconsin native touts a 1-1 UFC record but really showed her budding talent during the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter, where she ran through the competition with three straight submissions before falling to former champ Carla Esparza. We wouldn't be surprised at all to see "Thug" Rose wearing the belt one day. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 6. Michael McDonald Michael McDonald could be higher on this list … but could also be lower depending how you feel about his two-year absence from the sport. But there's no doubting that when McDonald is in action, he's one of the best young prospects the UFC has to offer. The 24-year-old announced that he's ready to return, and we can't wait to see how he stacks up in the current bantamweight landscape. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) 5. Ray Borg Despite the rhetoric about Demetrious Johnson not having any challengers, the UFC is cultivating quite the stable of young talent in the flyweight division. With powerful hands and a sick ground game to go with it, we think the 22-year-old Borg has the talent and skillset to challenge the champion one day. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 4. Charles Oliveira Charles Oliveira, who made his UFC debut in 2010 at 20 years old, struggled with consistency during his early run at lightweight but has gone 4-1 since making the move the featherweight. Touting a 20-5 record, his only professional losses have come against Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, Cub Swanson, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. But with 18 of his 20 wins ending via finish, fans will be tuning in to the 25-year-old's fights for years to come. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 3. Thomas Almeida The 24-year-old has only won three UFC fights, but two of them were incredible finishes against UFC veterans Brad Pickett and Yves Jabouin. The kid is simply dynamic. Of his 19 career wins, 15 have come by way of KO/TKO and before making his UFC debut, he had stopped 11 straight opponents with his hands. He returns to the Octagon on Nov. 7 at UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo and we'll definitely be watching. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 2. Kyoji Horiguchi Kyoji Horiguchi sits at seventh in the flyweight rankings but is just two fights removed from a title fight against Demetrious Johnson, just his second career loss. At just 24 years old, Horiguchi has plenty of time to improve his already strong MMA game and work his way back to that No. 1 contender spot. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 1. Max Holloway At just 23 years old, Max Holloway has already won 10 UFC fights. His only losses have come against former top-5 ranked featherweight Dustin Poirier, Dennis Bermudez and current interim champ Conor McGregor. However, since the McGregor loss, Holloway has reeled off seven straight wins, including six by stoppage, and proved he's not only one of the UFC's brightest young prospect, but that he's ready for a title shot, sooner than later. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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What role will Bill and Chelsea Clinton play in Hillary's 2016 campaign for the White House? CNN's Alexandra Field reports.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are going to be parents. The 29-year-old supermodel took to Instagram Monday to announce she is pregnant with their first child just a month after revealing she and her husband of two years were having trouble starting their family. "John and I are so happy to announce that we are pregnant," she posted to the photo sharing site, along with a black and white photo of the beaming couple. "As many of you know, we've been trying to have a baby for a while now," she continued. "It hasn't been easy, but we kept trying because we can't wait to bring our first child into the world and grow our family." Teigen opened up in September about her past struggles to get pregnant on Tyra Banks' daytime talk show, "FABLife," on which she is a panelist. "I will say, honestly, John and I are having trouble," Teigen said, adding that they had gone to fertility specialists to address their issues. "We would have kids five, six years ago if it'd happened," she said. In Monday's announcement, Teigen thanked everyone who had supported her and the "All Of Me" singer throughout their journey. "We're so excited that it's finally happening," she said. "Thank you for all your love and well wishes. I look forward to all the belly touching!" A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Oct 12, 2015 at 4:55pm PDT
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The Blue Jays beat the Rangers 8-4 on Monday. After R.A. Dickey started, David Price threw three innings in relief. Why would John Gibbons bring in Price and not save him for Game 5?
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In 2018 Amsterdam plans to start building an underground city, complete with shops, cinemas, and parking lots. It's called "Amfora" which stands for "Alternative Multifunctional Underground Space Amsterdam."
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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Five seconds left, down by three points and the ball inside the 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a gutsy play against the San Diego Chargers. They got it for a stunning victory. BOX SCORE: STEELERS 24, CHARGERS 20 Le'Veon Bell scored on a wildcat run as time expired to give Mike Vick and the Steelers a 24-20 victory Monday night that had tens of thousands of Pittsburgh fans roaring and waving their Terrible Towels at Qualcomm Stadium. Bell took the direct snap, ran left and was slowed in traffic before diving for the end zone and getting the ball across the line as Donald Butler dragged him down. HIGHLIGHTS: Bell comes up big for Steelers "It was time to go to the mattresses, if you will," coach Mike Tomlin said. "We had to do what was required to win. Le'Veon gave us an opportunity to win, and we were trying to do everything we could to move the football." Bell said it was the most meaningful touchdown of his three-year career. "The game-winner on the last play of the game, that's what you dream about," he said. "`I got to get it in," Bell said. "We still had a timeout left. I was thinking we still have a timeout left, so I'm thinking, `OK, maybe if I get stopped, maybe run like 4 seconds off and get a timeout and we could kick a field goal. I wanted to end the game right there." There was no way Tomlin was going to kick a field goal to force overtime. "We have to run the football. We have Le'Veon Bell. We had an opportunity to win the game," Tomlin said. "We're on the road in a hostile environment, we've got to play to win and that's what we did." It wasn't all that hostile, not with all the black-and-gold-clad fans in Qualcomm Stadium, which could be hosting its final year of the NFL because Chargers owner Dean Spanos wants to move to the Los Angeles area. "First I'd like to thank Steeler Nation," Tomlin said. "How about the support that we had in the building tonight? We get that type of support just about all of the time we're on the road, but it doesn't get old. We appreciate it." Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers didn't. "It was a tough environment tonight. It was like being on the road," he said. "Odd is one word we could use," Rivers said. "We were in silent count and we had no chance. We were checking in and out of plays and it was about as tough as it gets. I'm usually hoarse after road games and I'm going to be today as well." Vick, having an awful game until the fourth quarter, kept the drive alive with a 24-yard scramble up the middle on third-and-6 from the 41 and then a 16-yard pass to Heath Miller to 1 a play before Bell's big run. An unnecessary roughness call against San Diego's Jahleel Addae moved the ball a half-yard closer to the end zone and stopped the clock. "It's not how you start. It's how you finish," Vick said. San Diego called a timeout before Pittsburgh ran the gutsy play. Bell ran 21 times for 111 yards. San Diego rookie Josh Lambo kicked a go-ahead, 54-yard field goal with 2: 56 left. Vick, making his second straight start in place of injured Ben Roethlisberger, couldn't get much going until he and Markus Wheaton hooked up on a 72-yard touchdown on a stop-and-go route to tie it at 17 with 7:42 left. The Chargers then moved down the field for Lambo's kick. Eight days earlier, the rookie kicked a 34-yarder as time expired for a 30-27 win over Cleveland. Lambo also was short and left on a 60-yard attempt just before halftime against the Steelers. Antonio Gates returned from a four-game PED suspension and caught a 12-yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers in the first quarter and then had an 11-yard grab with 8:02 left to give the Chargers a 17-10 lead. Gates has 101 career TDs, joining Tony Gonzalez (111) as the only tight ends to reach that milestone. Rivers has thrown 74 touchdown passes to Gates, the most from a QB to a tight end in NFL history. Gates was suspended without pay for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug in the offseason. Antwon Blake intercepted Rivers' pass and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown to give the Steelers a 10-7 lead late in the third quarter. Receiver Malcom Floyd broke off a crossing route that led to the pickoff. It was Rivers' third pick-six of the season. He has turnovers in 10 of his last 11 games. San Diego came right back and tied it on Lambo's 40-yard field goal. Notes: Rivers was 35 of 48 for 365 yards. ... Floyd had his 300th career catch. ... Chargers OL Chris Watt was being evaluated with a head injury. ------ Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP--NFL
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Michal Neuvirth's move from mop-up reliever to ace starter helped the Flyers make a dent in the win column. Neuvirth stopped 31 shots for his first shutout in more than 3 1/2 years, leading Philadelphia to a 1-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night. BOX SCORE: FLYERS 1, PANTHERS 0 Brayden Schenn scored to help the Flyers win for the first time in three games this season under new coach Dave Hakstol. Neuvirth replaced Steve Mason after Florida scored four goals in a 7-1 victory Saturday night. Mason left the team Monday because of unspecified personal reasons, giving Neuvirth the chance to shut down the Panthers from the opening faceoff. He had his first shutout since March 11, 2012, against Toronto. "I really enjoyed tonight, playing in front of the Philly crowd," Neuvirth said. "The more I play, the better I play." Hakstol won for the first time in the NHL game after spending 11 seasons coaching North Dakota. The college-to-pros move in the NHL is a rare one. Hakstol was the first to make the jump since Bob Johnson went from Wisconsin to the Calgary Flames in 1982. "Winning's what we're here for," Hakstol said. "It's one win and it pushed us in the right direction." With the Flyers again struggling in the first week of the season, Hakstol had to wait longer than he wanted for his first victory. The Flyers were 0-2 and held a players-only meeting following the blowout loss Saturday night. The Flyers had been doomed by slow starts the last few seasons, and hadn't won a home opener since 2011. They started 0-2-2 last season under former coach Craig Berube, were 1-7 in 2013-14, and 2-6 in 2013. The 0-3 start in 2013-14 cost coach Peter Laviolette his job and he was replaced by Berube. Laviolette landed as the head coach in Nashville, and Berube was back Monday in Philadelphia watching from the press box as a scout for Hockey Canada. The Flyers were a wreck Saturday. The Panthers scored four goals on eight shots against Mason in the first 6:46 of the game, a modern NHL record for the fastest four goals to start a season, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Neuvirth replaced Mason after the fourth goal and made 19 saves. "The last game helped me a lot," he said. "I came into this one more relaxed." Neuvirth stopped 10 shots in the first period and a whopping 14 in the third to hold off a late Panthers' charge. Florida was 0 for 6 on the power play. "We went into a hot goaltender," Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson said. "I think at the end of it, we made it easy on them." Schenn gave Neuvirth all the offense he needed when he knocked in a rebound 5:57 into the game for his second goal of the season. "I'll take those goals all the time," he said. Roberto Luongo had 32 saves. "We knew it wasn't going to be like the first game at home but we still had some chances," Florida forward Jonathan Huberdeau said. "Luongo kept us in the game all the way through." Looking for backup help after letting Ray Emery go, the Flyers signed Neuvirth to a $3.25 million, two-year contract in the offseason after he shared time last season with Buffalo and the New York Islanders. He could be in the lineup again Wednesday against Chicago. There was no immediate timetable on Mason's return and general manager Ron Hextall asked for privacy on a "sensitive issue." "It's sad news but you've got business to do," Neuvirth said. Notes: Flyers C Sam Gagner made his season debut after he was a healthy scratch in the first two games. ... Flyers chairman Ed Snider missed the game because the team said he was "resting and recharging after recent medical therapy." The Flyers said Snider's involvement in team and company operations is unaffected. ... Florida hasn't won its first two games since the 2005-06 season.
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Rookie Lance McCullers pitched well for the Houston Astros on Monday in their ALDS Game 4 matchup with the Kansas City Royals. His six strong innings would have put him in line for a win were it not for the Houston bullpen's eighth inning meltdown . After the game, an interesting claim was suggested by a few Royals players regarding McCullers' celebratory gesture after finishing the sixth inning: They said he made a 'throat-slash' gesture upon finishing the frame. As quoted on Twitter by Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star: Volquez and others in Royals dugout said they saw McCullers do a throat-slash gesture after he came off the mound after the sixth. Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) October 12, 2015 Volquez on the gesture: "C'mon, man. You've got to get 27 outs. Not 17." Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) October 12, 2015 McCullers didn't stay quiet about the claims made against him, though. He took to Twitter to issue a response: Obviously I didn't do that, everyone needs to chill... Wasn't even looking that way, wasn't directed to them at all. https://t.co/xohwnfOa1o Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) October 12, 2015 Whether McCullers made the gesture, of course, doesn't matter considering the series is now tied and will be decided with a Game 5 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday. Still, it serves as a demonstration of the emotional highs that go along with pressure-packed October baseball. ( h/t Houston Chronicle )
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Oops. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a congratulatory message to the Houston Astros on Monday when the team was up 6-2 in Game 4 of the American League Divisional Series. This would typically be a nice gesture, but the game hadn't finished yet and the Astros ended up losing to the Kansas City Royals, 9-6. Oops...The office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a congratulatory message to Astros when they were up, 6-2. pic.twitter.com/iwCDk5IhKu SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 12, 2015 If Houston loses the series, this surely will be remembered as an even bigger gaffe than it is. The Governor also sent well wishes to the Texas Rangers in the tweet. Texas lost Game 4 of their ALDS series at home to the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-4, and will play a winner-take-all Game 5 later this week.
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Check out the Top 5 NHL Plays from Monday, including Brian Boyle's breakaway goal and Jack Eichel's second career goal.
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In this edition of the 120 Mixtape, a gymnast has a crazy first pitch and Rory McIlroy teaches golf to Irish rugby players.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- With big hits rather than beanballs, the New York Mets wiped out the Los Angeles Dodgers and took control of their testy Division Series. Curtis Granderson drove in five runs with two doubles off the wall, Travis d'Arnaud and Yoenis Cespedes homered, and New York's dangerous bats busted loose for a 13-7 victory Monday night that gave the Mets a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-five NL playoff. BOX SCORE: METS 13, DODGERS 7 Before a bloodthirsty crowd of 44,276 in the first postseason game at Citi Field, the Mets broke their postseason scoring record as public enemy No. 1 Chase Utley watched from the Los Angeles bench. New York quickly erased an early three-run deficit and made a winner of a mediocre Matt Harvey in his playoff debut. "The greatest retaliation is winning," Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer said. Back in the postseason for the first time in nine years, New York can reach the NL Championship Series with another win at home Tuesday night behind rookie pitcher Steven Matz. Trying to save the Dodgers' season, ace Clayton Kershaw will start on three days' rest in Game 4. "I feel good with him. His stuff's always good," manager Don Mattingly said. "I'm always pretty confident when he's pitching." Utley is the subject of scorn in New York after his late takeout slide Saturday night broke the right leg of Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada at Dodger Stadium. Amid much speculation the Mets would seek revenge, manager Terry Collins said before the game Harvey was told not to. "I think the boos at the introductions were kind of a big statement leading into the game," Harvey said. "For us it was stay focused, go out and let our play do all the talking and, you know, all that stuff will be resolved later." Collins said both teams met with Commissioner Rob Manfred before the game and he instructed them to play "correctly." Umpires did not issue any warnings prior to the first pitch. "I thought our guys responded very, very well," Collins said. In the end, Utley never got in the game and the Mets saved all their hard hits for when they were at the plate. Harvey labored through five innings in his first outing since missing a mandatory postseason workout and apologizing after he arrived. "He worked harder tonight to give us five quality innings than I have seen him work at any time," Collins said. Los Angeles lefty Brett Anderson, who went back and forth with Mets fans on Twitter over Utley's suspension Sunday night, took the loss. He was tagged for six runs and seven hits in three ineffective innings. Granderson's five RBIs matched a Mets postseason record last accomplished by Carlos Delgado in Game 4 of the 2006 NLCS at St. Louis, when New York established its previous postseason high of 12 runs. Adrian Gonzalez and Howie Kendrick homered late for the Dodgers, who peppered Harvey with four consecutive singles in the second inning to build a 3-0 lead with the aid of Granderson's throwing error from right field. Yasmani Grandal's base hit knocked in two runs and snapped slumps of 0 for 26 and 4 for 88, the latter dating to Aug. 9. But the Mets responded right away in the bottom half after Dodgers shortstop -- and longtime New York nemesis -- Jimmy Rollins took his time throwing to first on Cespedes' infield single. That got the NL East champs started, and d'Arnaud broke out of his own slump with an RBI single. Granderson launched a three-run double that banged off the right-center fence near the 380-foot sign and put the Mets in front for good. Anderson hung a changeup in the third that d'Arnaud pulled for a two-run homer. Cespedes took a long, admiring look at his three-run drive in the fourth off Alex Wood that soared into the second deck in left field and traveled an estimated 431 feet. The slugger tossed his bat high in the air before beginning his trot around the bases. By then, the Mets had a 10-3 lead and fans turned their focus to chanting "We want Utley!" and "Where is Utley?" Cespedes and d'Arnaud each finished with three runs, three RBIs and three of New York's 13 hits. Juan Lagares also scored three times in his first start of the series. Seven seasons after it opened, Citi Field was trimmed in traditional postseason bunting for the Mets' first home playoff game since Carlos Beltran took strike three from Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright to end the 2006 NLCS at Shea Stadium. Revved-up fans showed up early hungry for payback against Utley, left out of the lineup despite strong career numbers versus Harvey (6 for 18 with a home run). Kendrick, the regular starter, remained at second base, and Mattingly said Utley was on the bench not for safety but solely "baseball reasons." Utley was eligible to play after appealing a two-game suspension for his slide, deemed illegal after a review by Major League Baseball. As loud boos rang out during pregame introductions, Utley stared stone-faced straight into the lens while a camera lingered on his face for a few extra seconds. The 7 Line Army and other fans waving orange towels brought cutouts with Utley's face in the bull's-eye of a target. One sign near the first base dugout read: "Chase Ugly Is Still Philthy," a nod to his 12-plus years with rival Philadelphia. And even New York Mayor Bill de Blasio weighed in, calling Utley "guilty as sin." Meanwhile, Tejada raised his fist to a rousing ovation when he was introduced in full uniform alongside teammates. With a walking boot and Mets cane, he hobbled out to the baseline as fans -- some carrying "WinForRuben" signs with his face on them -- chanted the shortstop's name. "Him walking out there I thought meant a lot to all the guys on the club and the fanbase," Collins said. Just as Harvey got set to throw first pitch, there was more confusion. Mattingly and Collins each huddled with umpires during a 5-minute delay because the replay phone in the Dodgers' dugout was on the fritz. In the middle of the first inning came an announcement that the line was fully operational. And perhaps fittingly, Kendrick, the first batter of the game, hit a grounder to shortstop -- where fan-favorite sub Wilmer Flores fielded it flawlessly on his backhand. UP NEXT Dodgers: Kershaw has dropped five consecutive postseason decisions, the longest skid in Dodgers history. He was outpitched by Jacob deGrom in a 3-1 defeat at Los Angeles in the series opener. The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA in two playoff starts on short rest the past two seasons. Mets: Matz is a hometown favorite after growing up on Long Island about 50 miles from Citi Field. He went 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA in six major league starts this season but hasn't pitched since Sept. 24 because of a balky back. To sharpen up, he threw approximately 90 pitches during a simulated game Thursday in Florida and worked off the main mound at Citi Field on Sunday. "Really trying to take the emotions out of it," he said Monday. "I have a job to do."
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Sure, R.A. Dickey was disappointed when he saw Blue Jays manager John Gibbons walking toward the mound. The 40-year-old knuckleballer had a six-run lead and was one out shy of qualifying for a win in his first postseason start. BOX SCORE: BLUE JAYS 8, RANGERS 4 Dickey also knew he was handing the ball off to a fellow Cy Young winner, and Toronto went on to beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Monday to force a deciding Game 5 at home in the AL Division Series. "When you look over your shoulder and you've got a guy like this coming in behind you, it makes it a whole lot easier to give the ball to Gibby," Dickey said, with David Price seated to his right after the game. "It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit. ... We're going back to Toronto with a chance." Toronto led 3-0 even before Dickey threw his first pitch, with Josh Donaldson and Chris Colabello homering in the first inning. "That's great. If you could script it, obviously, that's what you'd want," said Donaldson, who has reached safely in five of his last nine appearances, including two homers in the series. The Blue Jays made it three homers in the first eight batters against Derek Holland when Kevin Pillar connected in the second for a 4-0 lead. Pillar's drive was caught by Price, who was playing catch in the bullpen with Marcus Stroman. Game 5 is Wednesday. Cole Hamels starts for the Rangers against Stroman in a rematch from Game 2, which Texas won in 14 innings. 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. "Our mindset the whole time has been you've got to win three games, however you do it, when you do it," said Pillar, who also had a pair of RBI singles. "But it's definitely nice knowing flying home we've got another game." Dickey, the 2012 NL Cy Young winner when he won 20 games for the New York Mets, allowed one run over 4 2-3 innings and was pulled with a 7-1 lead, with a runner on base. Shin-Soo Choo, already with two hits, was coming to the plate. "It was hard for me to do, but I thought that was the best way to win the game, keep them from coming back," Gibbons said. "Probably not a relationship-building move, but a team win, that's what I was looking for." Price needed only one pitch to retire Choo to end the fifth, and went three innings to get the win after losing in the series opener. Only two teams in MLB history have lost a best-of-five series after winning the first two games on the road -- Oakland against the New York Yankees in 2001, and Cincinnati to San Francisco in 2012. On the way to their first World Series in 2010, the Rangers won the first two games of the ALDS at Tampa Bay, then lost Games 3 and 4 at home before winning the deciding fifth game against the Rays on the road. "We did it in 2010, so why not 2015? We want to win. We really want to win really hard," shortstop Elvis Andrus said. "We're going to do what we're supposed to do. And that's the key for us, score early and let Cole do the rest." The Blue Jays, in the playoffs for the first time since their 1993 World Series championship, have won nine of their last 10 postseason road games. Texas dropped to 1-9 in division series games at home. Dickey gave up five hits with three strikeouts and no walks. The Rangers got three runs off Price, who was gone after a two-out RBI single by Andrus in the eighth that made it 8-4. Price won his Cy Young with Tampa Bay, was traded to Detroit midway through the 2014 season and acquired by the Blue Jays on July 30. The lefty allowed five runs and five hits over seven innings in Game 1 on Thursday, when he dropped to 0-6 in six playoff starts. His only other postseason victory was also in relief. Adrian Beltre, who hadn't played since exiting early from the series opener because of lower back stiffness, was a late addition to the Rangers' starting lineup. Beltre had two singles and a deep flyout, but the 36-year-old third baseman clearly was still having issues with his back he hurt sliding into second base Thursday. He moved gingerly going to first base after both hits, and did the same when advancing to second base on a wild pitch that allowed Choo to score in the third inning. "When I got up this morning, I wasn't sure if I was going to play or not," said Beltre, who was then asked if he was still day to day. "I'll let you know when I wake up tomorrow." UP NEXT Hamels and Stroman will pitch on regular rest. The Rangers have won the last 11 games started by Hamels, who they added in July in a trade from Philadelphia. Stroman was tossing in the bullpen with Price early in Game 4. I GOT IT Before the game, Price told Pillar to hit a ball into the bullpen. Pillar delivered with his first postseason homer in the second. "It was hit right to me, so that was pretty cool," Price said. "I got it authenticated."
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Pippa Middleton is single after her three year relationship ended. The sister of Britain's Duchess Catherine and her long-term boyfriend Nico Jackson have ended their relationship. A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Pippa and Nico have parted ways. No third parties were involved.
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station dissolve an effervescent tablet in a floating ball of water as they test a new 4K camera. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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19 Amazingly Dated Celebrity Hairstyles We dug deep into the celebrity-photo archives to unearth some hairstyle gems from recent decades gone by. Believe it or not, your favorite A-list stars dabbled in the same questionable-in-hindsight hair trends that we all did. Luckily our own hair photos aren't part of the public record. We hardly recognize Iman with her super-teased, super-sprayed eighties coif. Gwyneth Paltrow back when face-framing tendrils comprised a third of your total hair. Work that baby barrette, Halle Berry . You're so nineties. The high bun with curled-under bangs that Jennie Garth wore in 1992 couldn't be from any other decade. Cameron Diaz , 1995 called and it does not want this hairstyle back. Because half a dozen mini bows were not enough, Jennifer Aniston added some twisty front strands in 1995. Pile hair high, add multiple baby barrettes, and you were good to go a la Jennifer Lopez . Sandra Bullock was down with the double barrettes too. This perplexing yet popular late-nineties look was all about contorting your hair so the ends stuck straight up and out. Excellent technique, Claire Danes . In very 1996 fashion, Jennifer Love Hewitt wore a couple of straight, wispy bang strands with her crimped hair. Then there was the bun-tenna hairstyle. We'd love to see Reese Witherspoon share this hair memory with her daughter. Courteney Cox got funky in 1997 with a poufy red bob. Mila Kunis had a little friend in her curls at the TV Guide Awards in 1999. Sarah Jessica Parker ditched her famous curls in 2002 for this oh-so-early-aughts flipped-out, layered bob, complete with zigzag part. Gel gone wild! Jessica Alba tried the wet look for a 2002 movie premiere. Beyoncé 's bangs got a lift from some round-brushing back in 2002. Nicole Richie pioneered high-contrast hair stripes in 2003. What was happening with Blake Lively 's updo(ish) here? It was a 2006 thing. Also in 2006, Kim Kardashian 's half-up hairstyle worked way too hard at "effortlessly messy."
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High School Senior Peterra McCaroll received more than just one homecoming, when her sergeant dad surprised her at her Homecoming night after being deployed for his fourth tour. Peterra and her dad's tearful embrace was a surprise long in the works, receiving major cheers from her school's sidelines and smiles from the shocked teen.
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Click through the slideshow above to see the world's best and worst economies. The global economy is projected to grow by 3.3% this year, considerably slower than in 2014. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), growth among advanced economies such as the United States appears to be picking up slightly, while growth in emerging markets and developing economies is slowing. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report defines competitiveness as the "set of institutions, policies, and factors that determine the level of productivity of a country." For the WEF, healthy economies promote long-term sustainable growth and provide a high standard of living for residents. In order to assess competitiveness, the WEF classified the 140 nations it surveyed according to three stages of development. The nations surveyed account for 98.3% of the world's economic output. Since national economic growth tends to follow common stages of development, the WEF weighted its index to avoid penalizing countries in the earliest stages of growth. In other words, maintaining competitiveness at one stage of development is very different than being competitive in another. In the earliest stage, economies are factor driven, which means sustainable growth depends primarily on relatively unskilled labor and natural resources. When productivity and wages grow under this model, a country advances into an efficiency-driven economy in which higher education and product quality become more important for economic health. In the most advanced economies, known as innovation-driven nations, technology and sophisticated production techniques are necessary to maintain competitiveness. The United States is often unfavorably compared to other developed nations. Critics cite the country's high incarceration rates, bloated health and education costs, and lower life expectancy. Despite these issues, the United States is one of the most competitive global economies in the world, according to the WEF. While the country is weighed down by factors such as health and the quality of K-12 education, competitiveness in the U.S. is bolstered by the high share of college-educated residents, a high capacity for innovation, availability and adoption of the latest technologies, and by overall economic prosperity. The United States has the second highest GDP per capita in the world. Visit 24/7 Wall St. for the complete list of the world's most and least competitive economies While GDP per capita is commonly used as a measure of economic success, it frequently fails to capture the true health of an economy. In an email to 24/7 Wall St., experts at the WEF explained that GDP per capita "does not reflect issues that relate to the long-term sustainability of that GDP level. High GDP per capita might be due to conditions that cannot be necessarily maintained in the long-term such as availability of natural resources and high public spending." Still, a country's competitiveness is highly related to its economic output. All of the 10 most competitive countries had among the 25 highest GDPs per capita in 2014. Four of the 10 Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States had among the 10 highest GDP per capita, at no less than $50,000. The opposite tends to be true among the least competitive countries. While the WEF did not take geographical proximity into account in its index, geographic conditions nonetheless seem to influence economic development. Several of the most prosperous economies are clustered in northern Europe, while the least competitive nations are far more likely to be in Africa or South America. As experts at the WEF noted, "Economies in the same region often share common history, culture, [and] access to common markets." The advantages or disadvantages of the presence of natural resources or climate also play a major role in the development of national economies. To identify the most and least competitive nations in the world, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed The Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 from the WEF. The report uses an index consisting of 114 measures organized into 12 pillars to assess the economic prosperity, or competitiveness, of 140 countries. All GDP figures, including debt as a percentage of GDP, were provided to the WEF by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). All data, unless otherwise specified, are from the most recent available year. More on 24/7 Wall St.: The Best (and Worst) Countries to Grow Old 10 States Draining the Country's Energy The Most Dangerous Cities in America
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Steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions could cut the threat that sea level rise poses to iconic American cities during the coming centuries by more than half, according to a new study published Monday.
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Dell is making a play at being one of the largest enterprise technology firms, thanks to an agreement announced Monday to acquire EMC (EMC) for $67 billion in cash and stock, in one of the largest-ever technology mergers. Cost-savings and cross-selling between Dell's small enterprise customers and EMC's large enterprises, sets Dell up to move away from its flagging consumer PC business, creating potential for a "powerhouse of an enterprise company," CEO Michael Dell promised Monday on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Shares of data-storage company EMC inched up more than 1 percent mid-day Monday, on a day financial markets were up less than 0.25 percent. But the gargantuan merger, which includes investment firm Silver Lake, also sparked debate among skeptical industry watchers, who pointed to multiple roadblocks for the deal's success. Technology publication Wired dubbed Dell and EMC among the "walking dead" of tech companies, while Fortune magazine compared the companies to two bricks trying to float. "It's pretty clear that industry is in some kind of inflection point," said Aija Leiponen, professor of innovation strategy at Cornell. "The PC wave that all these old companies rode is coming to the end. It's been hard to be a public PC company. It's interesting to see how different companies are inventing their way out of that." Dell's strategy to create a one-stop shop for enterprise falls in line behind companies like IBM, that have aggressively favored services over software for years. Microsoft, on the other hand, has focused on consumer-facing hardware. Even Michael Dell himself acknowledged that there is pressure on the legacy environments to enter the "new age." "Technology has always been about how do you make old processes more efficient," Dell said on "Squawk Box." "But with all the progress in digital technology, there is a digital transformation that's occurring." While services are a way to go for the industry, no one is yet sure which strategy will succeed, Leiponen said, though Dell's mix of hardware and software might not "have the right ingredients." Below are some of the challenges to Dell's EMC plan, according to industry watchers. The merger means the two companies will take on more than $45 billion in additional debt, according to CNBC's David Faber. That's led some to wonder whether Dell will be overly exposed to interest rates, which are slated to be raised by the Federal Reserve over the next year, said IDC analyst Crawford Del Prete. "Every merger is fraught with difficulties of integrating two different companies' cultures, and creating incentives for key people to stay in there. It will give [Dell] a shorter runway in making it work if interest rates do go up," Leiponen said. EMC, a public company, has over $5 billion in long-term debt and over $2 billion in short-term commercial paper outstanding, according to their June 30 second-quarter earnings statement. Dell's finances are released confidentially to shareholders. The joined companies will be focused on deleveraging over the next 18 to 24 months, Michael Dell and CFO Tom Sweet said Monday on a conference call. To be sure, Dell has successfully paid down debt since going private, as Dell executives pointed out on the call. Revenue from EMC could pay that debt down, Del Prete said. "This is going to be a huge part of their challenge," Del Prete said. "But [EMC] should be very accretive to cash flow." Though Dell has acquired companies like SecureWorks, SonicWALL and Boomi, Del Prete said this is the most "massive" attempt yet for Dell to retain its relevance. And the high-stakes play hinges on Dell's ability to retain EMC's sales force, Del Prete said. "This deal succeeds or fails based on Dell's ability to leverage EMC's sales force, which is one of the strongest in the enterprise space," Del Prete said. So far, Dell and EMC have not revealed if sales force cuts will be among the cost synergies, saying only that Dell salespeople were "excited" to bring more offerings to customers. Dell, with the addition of EMC, is undoubtedly massive. That leveraged consolidation is the opposite of strategies by technology companies such as eBay and Hewlett Packard, which are splitting apart to be more nimble and take on start-ups that have disrupted the industry, John Brod, co-founder of AOL Ventures and private messaging service Confide, told CNBC's "Squawk Alley." Now Dell is tasked with proving their contrarian strategy to stay big will pay off, Brod said. "One of the things I'm concerned about is from the structure standpoint," Brod said. "One of the knocks on EMC is their 'federation' approach. In the proposed structure, you still have VMware acting independently, you've got Pivotal acting as is, you've got EMC still in Massachusetts. So the question is, is this just additional federation under the Dell umbrella, or will they really be able to unify and take market share?" While spinning off cloud services branch VMware would yield a high-growth businesses, Leiponen said that while Dell and EMC remain focused on commodity-like industries such as hardware and storage, there's no magic structure that will improve profit margins. "They are trying to get into a competitive space," Leiponen said. "And it's not an industry that's going to turn into a gold mine." Brod also pointed to what he called the "consumeration of enterprise" that has allowed start-ups to market directly toward CIOs. This merger could give Dell a "real good foothold" in that market, according to EMC CEO John Tucci. "We have the assets between us now and the heft to make sure that we can help customers with digital transformation, help them with their cloud computing needs both on and off premise, help them with their infrastructure needs and really have broad solutions and have some great partners that are going to work with us to really give customers," Tucci told CNBC's "Squawk Box." "Because when you to talk to CIOs around the world, they really want less and stronger partners." But Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, said his conversations with CIOs don't show the same demand. "There was an an old phrase, 'Nobody got fired for specifying IBM,' " Gordon said. "Different companies used to use different operating systems. There wasn't a cloud, and it was really hard to make pieces work together. And IBM was turnkey." That big, turnkey service is just not something he sees customers clamoring for today, as executives become more sophisticated in selecting IT products. "Now we have some very different conditions," Gordon said. "A ton of highly trained IT people who know how to make systems work. Things are much more standardized. You don't even want to own your system, it's just in the cloud." Gordon said Dell's acquisitions don't seem to follow the same long-term logic as competitors Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle, that are leaning more heavily on big data strategy and cloud security than network storage. While Del Prete is more confident that Dell can "take another bit of the apple" with its enterprise ambitions, he also said there would be different trends at play for Dell long term. "You can kind of see that there are all these changes coming, but at the end of the day you have to keep the lights on," Del Prete said. "This transition will take place over years, and Dell could use this to buff up their offerings and generate cash flow in the meantime." CNBC's Josh Lipton contributed to this report.
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USC has moved on from troubled head coach Steve Sarkisian, the university announced Monday afternoon. "After careful consideration of what is in the best interest of the university and our student-athletes, I have made the decision to terminate Steve Sarkisian, effective immediately," USC AD Pat Haden said in a statement. "I want to thank Clay Helton for stepping into the interim head coach role, and I want to add how proud I am of our coaching staff and players and the way they are responding to this difficult situation. Through all of this we remain concerned for Steve and hope that it will give him the opportunity to focus on his personal well being." MORE: SN Power Rankings | Best one-loss teams | AP Top 25 Sarkisian was initially taking a leave of absence from the program after rumors he showed up to a team meeting drunk. His history with alcohol was then covered in depth by various outlets. The USC coach went 12 6 during his time with the school, including a 3-2 record this year. He previously held a head coaching position at Washington.
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In March 2015, Apple announced ResearchKit. The digital tool aims to help researchers gather and study an unprecedented amount of health data through the hundreds of millions of powerful computers that people carry in their pockets or purses, and even wear on their wrists. Now, one of first hospitals to partner with Apple on the effort has released its initial findings and researchers seem impressed. "We are delighted with the initial results we've seen after six months of using Apple's ResearchKit framework for our Asthma Health app," Eric Schadt , a genomic scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital, said in a press release by LifeMap Solutions, a company embedded in the hospital's Icahn School of Medicine. As one of the first partners of the ResearchKit program, Mount Sinai released Asthma Health, an app to help study asthma, educate asthmatics, and promote healthy behavior. Mount Sinai officials told Tech Insider that more than 8,600 people enrolled in the study, and 87% of study participants live outside of New York and New Jersey. They recruited a population beyond that of the hospital itself something uncommon and hard-to-achieve that speaks to the broad potential reach of app-enabled research. The hospital also says that more severe asthmatics enrolled in the study than would have been expected. It's hard to engage with people with severe forms of a disease, but those people may have the most to benefit from what the study reveals. And what of the data they've collected from asthma patients? A newly added function can now link that data into their electronic health records at Mount Sinai and certain other facilities and "may be of great value to the pulmonologists and other clinicians providing care," according to the release. Many of those people with more severe asthma were likelier to use the app, though researchers aren't sure if that's because participants wanted to contribute to research, appreciated the reminder or education functions, or for some other reason. Regardless, those who used the app reported improved exercise capabilities. There was also evidence those who used the fitness tracker capability of ResearchKit on their phone got more of a workout. There are still limitations to this type of research, though. Dr. Yvonne Chan , a doctor and genomic scientist at Mount Sinai, told BuzzFeed News that study participants skewed toward being college-educated men who earn at least $60,000 a year. That might be a group that can afford to buy iPhones and is interested in medical research, but it still doesn't represent the full population. Still, these are promising initial findings from the first ResearchKit team to start reporting data. Their results show if nothing else how software-enabled, phone-based studies could give researchers a major tool in unlocking the nature of and mechanisms behind disease. As Dr. Chan told Tech Insider when ResearchKit first launched, "it is a new era."
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Rich, earthy tones and pops of orange imbue these rooms with a cozy autumnal feel. Shades of orange and red accent jewelry designer James Taffin de Givenchy's Manhattan showroom , including the sitting area. The living room of designer Tino Zervudachi's Paris apartment is decorated with doors painted in a faux-tortoise pattern, Cognac-color silk curtains with brown velvet trim, and a pair of 1940s Jansen armchairs; between the windows, a sculpture by Luiza Miller stands in front of a gouache by Joseph Beuys. Designer Thomas Jayne convinced the owners of this Philadelphia home to line the living room walls in a chocolate-brown Holland & Sherry cotton, providing a distinctive backdrop for the large Chuck Close portrait Bill and other artworks. In this historic Boston townhouse , decorated by Wells & Fox, features a Christopher Wool painting; the custom-made armchairs in the bay window are clad in a Claremont fabric. Snuff-brown silk covers the walls of a living area of fashion designer and art collector Kasper's Manhattan apartment. The space is largely given over to his collection of Old Master paintings and drawings. In the library of this Kansas City, Missouri, apartment , a Williams-Sonoma Home daybed accesses two seating areas; the polished-nickel floor lamp, at right, and the brown wall paint are both by Restoration Hardware. Abstract '70s silkscreens hang above the sofa in Richard Lambertson and John Truex's Manhattan apartment ; the walls are painted in Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball. A '40s sunflower mirror in distressed gold leaf hangs above the living room fireplace in this French farmhouse that was overhauled by Jean-Louis Deniot and his sister, Virginie Deniot. In the living room of this Miles Redd-decorated California home , a trumeau from John Rosselli Antiques hangs between windows curtained with a Lee Jofa silk; the stoneware table lamps are by Jasper. The fabric on the chairs and the love seat at left is a Kravet print, the brown-and-beige throw pillows at right are made of a Clarence House velvet, and the sisal is by Patterson Flynn Martin.
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There is no better place in the country to take in the fall foliage. There is no better place in the country to take in the fall foliage - here's why. Join MSN Travel on Facebook It connects two stunning national parks. Driving down the parkway offers many sights to see along the way. But if you're in it for the whole stretch, you can start and end your trip with some added beauty: Blue Ridge Parkway connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Peak color times vary, making it easier to plan your trip. Different elevations along the parkway light up with fall colors at different times, so you're bound to spot breathtaking foliage no matter when you visit. Foliage season is generally from the end of September to the end of October, giving you some leeway when it comes to planning your trip. Plus, you won't have to worry about crowds. Join MSN Travel on Facebook The speed limit doesn't go above 45 mph, so you can take your time. If you're looking to slow down and take in the one-of-a-kind views, Blue Ridge Parkway was made for you. Low speed limits force you to slow down and take in your surroundings. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Nearby small towns are rich in local culture. Just off of the parkway are many small town gems. Stop by Little Switzerland, NC at Milepost 344 to discover the rich history of gem mining. Or, visit Cherokee , VA at the southern end of the parkway for a taste of Native American culture. Join MSN Travel on Facebook You can pull over and park at any point on the road. No matter when the beauty of the area surprises you, take some extra time to pull over and enjoy sweeping views. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Explore over 100 miles of hiking trails. Hiking trails in North Carolina or Virginia range in difficulty from easy to strenuous, so there's something for everyone. Journey through Graveyard Fields Loop Trail at MP 418.8 to see calming streams surrounded by fall colors. Join MSN Travel on Facebook You will be surrounded by panoramic views on either side of the parkway. It's no wonder that the Linn Cove Viaduct (MP 304.4) is one of the most iconic spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Join MSN Travel on Facebook The radiant sunsets are dreamy. Whether you're driving or pulled over, the sunset will radiate gorgeous reds, oranges, and yellows, lighting up mountain valleys for miles. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Local apple orchards offer seasonal family fun. Cross an item off your fall bucket list by visiting a local orchard with small town charm. The whole family will enjoy apple picking at Barber Orchard in Waynesville, NC off of MP 443.1 or Altapass Orchard in Spruce Pine, NC at MP 328.3. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Cascading waterfalls will take your breath away. Whether you're visiting Lineville Falls at MP 360, Glassmine Falls at MP 361, or Cabtree Falls at MP 339, you will be captivated by the wonders of nature. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Historic sites are full of interesting stories. While there are many historic buildings and attractions along the parkway, we recommend visiting the iconic Mabry Mill at MP 176. Join MSN Travel on Facebook High elevations offer views for miles. Blue Ridge Parkway ranges from elevations at 600 to 6,000 feet, so sweeping views will always be in sight. Be sure to have your camera ready when you travel just south of Waynesville, NC (MP 431) at 6,053 feet, it's the highest point on the parkway. Meanwhile, Linn Cove Viaduct (pictured here) is at 4,100 feet. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Old buildings are the stuff country dreams are made of. What's better than a country landmark covered in fall foliage? Humpback Rocks at MP 5.8, pictured above, features old farm buildings from the 1800s, while Brinegar Cabin, which dates back to 1880 at MP 238.5 and Puckett Cabin at MP 189.9 will awaken the history buff in you. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Designated overlooks provide plenty of photo opportunities. Because landscapes covered in autumn hues are basically made to be captured on camera. Join MSN Travel on Facebook It's the perfect excuse to have a fall picnic. This scenic drive will inspire you to slow down and enjoy some family time. Have a picnic along the way in a designated spot that's equipped with tables, or visit one of many parks such as Doughton Park at MP 240. Join MSN Travel on Facebook You'll see mountains and valleys like never before. This parkway allows you to get up close and personal with spectacular foliage-covered landmarks like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, and more. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Unique natural formations will surprise you. Whether you're on the lookout for a specific point, or just waiting to see what you encounter, there's no shortage of biodiversity along this road. Take a peek at Looking Glass Rock, which can be seen from the overlook at MP 417. Join MSN Travel on Facebook Roughing it at a campground will bring you closer with family and friends. Visit one of the nine designated campgrounds along the parkway to turn your leisurely drive into a relaxing getaway. While many of these spots close in October, there are also private designations such as Bear Den Campground at MP 324.8 that stay open longer. Join MSN Travel on Facebook
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English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's soulful ballad "Thinking Out Loud" has accomplished a new feat -- the first song to be streamed half a billion times on Spotify. The streaming site estimated that one in four Spotify users had a Sheeran song on his or her playlist. Spotify found that he is especially strong in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia, with Denmark streaming Sheeran's music most frequently among countries with Spotify service. For his entire catalog, Sheeran has enjoyed 2.9 billion streams, behind only Eminem, Spotify said. Sheeran in a statement called reaching the 500 million-stream milestone for his 2014 song "amazing." "Thanks to all the people who use this as a wedding song, soundtrack to a date, and as a way to woo someone into a Netflix and Chill situation," he said, using Internet slang for inviting a romantic partner home. Spotify -- the leading site in the vastly growing industry of streaming, which provides unlimited music on-demand online -- has cited Sheeran as an example of an artist who has broken through thanks to the new technology, whose detractors say it insufficiently compensates artists. Sheeran, 24, flew to Los Angeles in 2010 with little network but quickly built a following and was invited to be the touring opening act for pop superstar Taylor Swift.
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Gators QB Will Grier has been suspended by Florida for the rest of the season for violating NCAA rules. The gang reacts to the stunning news.
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Pause, a new $1.99 app isn't a typical game. There's no score and no competition. It's designed to help you zone out and relax by slowly chasing a beautiful blob of dots across your screen.
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INDIANAPOLIS Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned to full participation for Monday's practice for the first time in two weeks. He is still day-to-day with a sore right shoulder and had been limited in practice since leading Indianapolis to a 35-33 win at Tennessee on Sept. 27. The Colts (3-2) host defending Super Bowl champion New England (4-0) on Sunday night. Luck says he is hopeful to play against the Patriots after missing the last two games at Houston last Thursday and Jacksonville last Sunday. Luck wouldn't go into detail about what exactly he did in practice and Colts coach Chuck Pagano didn't reveal much either.
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The NFL was apparently very thorough when they obtained emails from Tom Brady in their investigation into "Deflategate". When a massive cache of emails was released during the NFLPA's appeal of Brady's original four-game suspension, the quarterback's dealings with all sorts of people were revealed. Deadspin obtained emails which were included in the investigation , and it found a connection between Brady and the Vancouver Canucks. Perhaps the best news for Canucks fans and the worst news for Bruins fans is that Brady is apparently friends with Canucks co-owner Francesco Aquilini and the two met for dinner last February. Aquilini also asked Brady to meet with six members of the Canucks' leadership group, including captains Henrik and Daniel Sedin, as well as Aqulini and Canucks president Trevor Linden. The Canucks' owner revealed that the Sedins hope to play for at least four more years (until they are 39) and could benefit from talking with Brady since Brady has gone on record saying he hopes to play many more years in the NFL despite his age (38 years old). After some back-and-forth, Brady said he would like to speak to the Canucks and introduce them to his body coach, Alex Guerrero, as long as Aquilini agreed to make a charitable donation to Brady's foundation to help young athletes. Aside from revelations that Guerrero seems to be a bit of a fraud , the entire exchange is pretty harmless except for Brady's final message to Aquilini: From: Tom Brady To: Francesco Aquilini Sent: February 24, 2015 6:22:27 PM PST Received: February 24, 2015 6:22:27 PM PST Go Canucks!!!!! While Boston fans were all about "Free Brady" over the summer, Bruins fans might not respond too kindly to that one. (h/t Deadspin ) MORE NEWS: Want stories delivered to you? Sign up for our NHL newsletters.
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A few weeks back, a friend went to the doctor. After a basic physical, the doctor ran through some questions. He asked him how many drinks per week he normally consumed. My friend said 25. The doctor told him he needed to slow down. He recounted the story to me in a bar, over a beer, both of us laughing and wondering what the doctor would have said if he had told him the true number, which is closer to 40. It was funny, but also slightly sad. People lie. Oftentimes, they lie even when it isn't in their best interest. Unfortunately, a lot of scientific studies rely of participants "self-reporting" everything from their age, height, and weight, to drug use and sexual activity. They lie. The study is compromised. Its conclusions are invalid. But, a study from the American Society of Human Genetics avoided this pitfall. By analyzing patterns and levels of DNA methylation, which have been found to change in predictable ways as people age, as well as in response to environmental exposures like cigarette smoke and alcohol, researchers from the University of Iowa were able to measure participant's substance use more accurately than self-reported estimates. There weren't finished there, though. Piggybacking off those results, researchers then set out to use methylation levels to find the difference between a person's biological age (how old your body really is) and their chronological age (how old the calendar says your body is). Using an epigenetic clock based on methylation levels in 71 locations in the genome, they estimated a person's biological age, then measured the relationship between tobacco and alcohol use and premature aging. The findings related to smoke were expected: all levels of smoke exposure were associated with premature aging. But, alcohol use brought the surprise. While very high consumption was correlated with accelerated aging, moderate use, or about one to two drinks per day, correlated with the healthiest aging, even better than drinking little to no alcohol at all. Robert A. Philibert, MD, commented on the far-reaching implications of the study. "Being able to objectively identify future smokers and heavy alcohol users when they are young, before major health issues arise, can help providers and public health practitioners prevent future problems, improve quality of life, and reduce later medical costs." My friend is 25. He's healthy. But, he drinks a lot. And, he lied to his doctor. It wasn't in his best interest. In fact, it was in his worst interest. Scientists and doctors alike hope that one day soon, a patient's pride, embarrassment, stupidity, or simple desire to get the hell out of the doctor's office as soon as possible, won't get in the way of quality medical care. Until then, share a beer and a laugh with a friend. It's good for your health .
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Earth's gravitational pull is massaging the moon, opening up faults in the lunar crust, researchers say. Just as the moon's gravitational pull causes seas and lakes to rise and fall as tides on Earth, the Earth exerts tidal forces on the moon . Scientists have known this for a while, but now they've found that Earth's pull actually opens up faults on the moon. "We know the close relationship between the Earth and the moon goes back to their origins, but what a surprise [it was] to find the Earth is still helping to shape the moon," study lead author Thomas Watters, a planetary scientist at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., told Space.com. [ The Moon: 10 Surprising Lunar Facts ] The researchers analyzed data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which launched in 2009. In 2010, the spacecraft helped scientists discover that the moon is shrinking: High-resolution LRO images revealed 14 lobe-shaped fault scarps, or cliffs, which likely formed as the hot interior of the moon cooled and contracted, forcing the solid crust to buckle. After more than six years in orbit and imaging nearly three-quarters of the moon's surface, LRO has detected more than 3,200 of these fault scarps. These cliffs are the most common tectonic feature on the moon, and are typically dozens of yards or meters high and less than about 6 miles (10 kilometers) long. Previous research had suggested they were less than 50 million years old, and are likely still actively forming today. If the only influence on lunar fault scarp formation was the cooling of the moon's interior, the orientations of these cliffs should be random, because the forces of contraction would be equal in strength in all directions, researchers said. "It was a big surprise to find that the fault scarps don't have random orientations," Watters said. Instead, "there is a pattern in the orientations of the thousands of faults, and it suggests something else is influencing their formation, something that's also acting on a global scale," Watters said in a statement . "That something is the Earth's gravitational pull." Earth's tidal forces do not act equally across the surface of the entire moon. Instead, they act most strongly on the parts of the moon that are either closest to or farthest away from Earth. The result is that many scarps are lined up north to south at low and mid latitudes near the moon's equator and east to west at high latitudes near the moon's poles. The effects of Earth's tidal forces are likely about 50 to 100 times smaller than those from the moon's contraction, Watters said. A model incorporating the effects of tidal and contractional forces on the moon's surface closely matched the fault scarps observed on the moon, he added. "With LRO, we've been able to study the moon globally in detail not yet possible with any other body in the solar system beyond Earth, and the LRO data set enables us to tease out subtle but important processes that would otherwise remain hidden," John Keller, LRO project scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, said in a different statement . If these lunar faults are still active, shallow "moonquakes" might occur along them. These rumbles should happen most often when Earth's tidal effects are greatest on the moon when the moon is farthest away from the Earth in its orbit. A network of seismometers on the moon's surface could one day detect these quakes, Watters said. Watters and his colleaguesdetailed their findings in the October issue of the journal Geology . Follow us @Spacedotcom , Facebook or Google+ . Originally published on Space.com . Latest Moon Photos from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter How the Moon Formed: 5 Wild Lunar Theories Photos: Our Changing Moon
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Forget Vegas showgirls. CNN has the biggest attraction on the strip; tomorrow night's Democratic Presidential Debate. CNN's John Berman gets a behind the scenes look at the stage.
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College Football Hall of Famer, former UGA head coach & DawgNation's Jim Donnan joins CineSport's Noah Coslov to discuss Steve Sarkisian's situation at USC & AD Pat Haden's responsibility.
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The number of people playing fantasy sports this year in the United States and Canada is skyrocketing and daily fantasy sports is almost certainly the biggest factor. This year, 56.8 million people in the U.S. and Canada will play fantasy sports, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association . That is a 37% increase from a year ago after growing just 16% over the previous three years combined. With so much money being spent on advertising by sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel , the increase not surprising, but it also makes one wonder just how high the needle can go. Cork Gaines/Business Insider NOW WATCH: This is nuts: Watch Russian adrenaline junkies perform daring tricks atop a 40-story building
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Though it was only their third game of the season, the New York Islanders felt a great sense of relief on Monday. John Tavares had a power-play goal and added two assists and the Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Monday afternoon to earn their first victory in Brooklyn. "I think we're most excited for ourselves," said forward Ryan Strome, who opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 19:48 of the first period. "It's great for Brooklyn and great for the fans who have been loud and supportive." BOX SCORE: ISLANDERS 4, JETS 2 Thomas Greiss made 22 saves and the Islanders sent the Jets to their first loss in three games this season. The home team came out with purpose after losing their opening two games of the season to the defending champion Blackhawks, one in overtime at home and the other in regulation in Chicago. "We seemed to be more in sync and we were hungry on the puck," Tavares said. "There was a lot more familiarity here and that made a big difference." The Islanders outshot the visitors 16-6 in the opening period and had a 20-9 shots advantage in the second. Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec made a number of key saves in the first as the Islanders had four power-play chances. Strome banged in a rebound with a man advantage with 12 seconds left in the first, giving the Brooklyn matinee crowd a chance to launch their standard "Yes! Yes! Yes!" chant. Tavares and Kyle Okposo assisted on Strome's first of the season. Brock Nelson made it 2-0 on a wrist shot from the right wing at 6:46 of the second after Tavares slid him the puck from the left side. Defenseman Johnny Boychuk also assisted on Nelson's first goal of the season. Tavares increased the margin to 3-0 at 10:45 of the second after Pavelec stopped Marek Zidlicky's shot from the point and the rebound came to Tavares perched to the goaltender's left. "From the drop of the puck, we dominated the game," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "We just played Islanders hockey." Tavares also scored the Islanders' first goal at Barclays Center in their 3-2 overtime loss last Friday. He has four points in three games. He was denied by Pavelec on a penalty shot with 2:15 left in the third. Josh Bailey added an empty-net goal with 19 seconds left. "We came out flat and they came out hungry and ready to play," Jets center Bryan Little said. "It was bit undisciplined and bit us chasing the puck." Greiss -- starting in place of Jaroslav Halak for the second time in three games -- wasn't especially tested. But he was steady when he had to be, only allowing a late second-period goal to Mark Scheifele and power-play goal by Dustin Byfuglien at 11:52 of the third. "Our goaltender made big saves when he had to," Capuano said. "And his communication with our defense alleviated pressure for us." The Jets -- starting their season with a four-game Eastern road trip -- opened with wins over the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils. They were seeking the first 3-0 start in franchise history and will conclude the trip against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Pavelec did make a number of key saves early in the first. His best was a toe stop on Tavares just over seven minutes in as the Islanders captain eluded the Jets defense and was alone in front. Pavelec also denied defenseman Travis Hamonic on a breakaway midway through the second and made 40 saves overall. "They're a tough team to play, they have a lot of scorers," Pavelec said. "It was too many penalties. For two periods, I don't think we played our hockey." Halak missed the game with an upper-body injury. Capuano said before the game that his starting goaltender was still "day to day." The Islanders have two more home games this week against Nashville on Thursday and San Jose on Saturday. They are playing 10 of their first 15 games at Barclays Center. "Certainly it's nice to get the first win here," Tavares said. "We felt better on the ice today. We want to take advantage of being home. It's still an adjustment every day but it's coming around." NOTES: The Islanders are 8-3-1 in 12 games against the Jets since the franchise relocated from Atlanta. ... Last season, the Islanders were 40-8-4 when they scored at least three goals (including shootout winners) and 7-20-3 when they didn't.
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Before last year's Super Bowl, the New York Times Magazine published a lengthy profile of New England quarterback Tom Brady, entitled "Tom Brady Cannot Stop." In it, author Mark Leibovich introduces a man named Alex Guerrero, Brady's "best friend and ever-present guru for training and many other things." Writes Leibovich: While Guerrero is known as Brady's "body coach," that label significantly understates his exhaustive reach into Brady's life. Guerrero is his spiritual guide, counselor, pal, nutrition adviser, trainer, massage therapist and family member. He is the godfather of Brady's younger son, Ben. He accompanies Brady to almost every Patriots game, home and away, and stands on the sidelines. He works with Brady's personal chef to put together optimally healthful menus; he plans Brady's training schedule months in advance. Above all, during the football season he works on Brady seven days a week, usually twice a day. Around the same time, in December 2014 Sports Illustrated published its own glowing profile on Guerrero, aptly titled "Given the way he prepares, Tom Brady won't be slowing down any time soon." Brady and Guerrero met through former Patriot Willie McGinest, and in their time together Brady has turned Julian Edleman, Wes Welker, and others onto him. Brady and Guerrero are also business partners through TB12, Brady's fitness/lifestyle brand that operates out of Gillette Stadium. By all accounts, Guerrero is Brady's "Mr. Miyagi", as Edleman put in in the NYT piece the reason that 38-year-old Brady seems practically ageless in the pocket. This weekend, however, Boston Magazine published a lengthy article revealing that Guerrero has a murky history of selling sham medical products. The report shows describes Guerrero as a "modern day snake-oil salesman." In 2004, Guerrero was sued by the FTC over a supposed miracle drug called Supreme Greens, which Guerrero alleged cured AIDS and terminal cancer in 192 of 200 patients tested. Supreme Greens, which was marketed as an infomercial on Spike TV and Women's Entertainment, claimed to be an effective cure, treatment, and preventative for cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Pregnant woman could take it, as could new-born babies and anyone on any other medication. In 2005, the FTC sued Guerrero over the product, and ultimately banned him from referring to himself as a medical doctor or doctor of Oriental Medicine, both of which he did on the infomercials for Supreme Greens. His actual degree, reports Boston Magazine, was a Masters in Chinese medicine at a California college that no longer exists. As a result of the lawsuit, Guerrero also admitted to completely fabricating the 200-person study. In no way was Supreme Greens medically harmful, but it was concluded to be dangerous in that it delayed patients from seeking the necessary treatments to their diseases. In short, the product was a scam. About a decade later, Guerrero started a new company called 6 Degree Nutrition . This time, the main product was NeuroSafe, a drink he claimed could cure concussions in football players. Brady was among the main advocates (ironically, so too was then-Patriot Wes Welker, who has struggled over his career with concussions). Again, the FTC quickly intervened and 6 Degree Nutrition was shut down, though no law suit was filed because only a handful of athletes had been involved and the product was not yet marketed more widely. But according to Boston Magazine, 6 Degree Nutrition only strengthened the relationship between Brady and Guerrero. Now, the two are business partners in TB12, and players quoted in both the Times and Sports Illustrated joked that Guerrero knows Brady's body better than Gisele Bundchen. The entire Boston Magazine piece is worth a read for its meticulous reporting and detail over the various medical ventures Guerrero has undergone. It's hard to come away from that and not feel as though the man is a charlatan. And yet, Tom Brady is 5-0, healthy, and marching toward yet another AFC East title and playoff run. We have reached out to Guerrero and TB12 for comment. NOW WATCH: Fantasy sports employees may be cheating the competition
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Brazil legend Pele has had his say on the national side's current difficulties, suggesting a lack of teamwork is behind its poor form. Following a fourth-place finish at the World Cup on home soil last year, which included a 7-1 hammering at the hands of eventual winner Germany, Dunga's side bowed out in the quarterfinals of this summer's Copa America in Chile. The five-time world champions were then beaten 2-0 by Chile in the first of their World Cup qualifiers on Friday. "We have not lost passion for football. We have the best players for Brazil but unfortunately, we don't have time to prepare the team," Pele told reporters. "Individual players are important but to have a good team you need to play together well as a team. That's the big problem. Individually we have the best players but as a team we've a lot of problems. In my time the players used to belong to the clubs but today players are managed by their agents. Presently we have a lot of problems in different positions of the field." Brazil captain Neymar is currently suspended for a red card he received during the team's Copa elimination at the hands of Paraguay, having also had his World Cup cut short by injury. Asked whether the Barcelona forward can lead Brazil back towards silverware on his return, Pele added: "I hope Neymar wins a trophy for Brazil, he hails from Santos, the club I used to play for. "My son Edinho was the one who trained him, so I feel proud and happy. He has a good future. Neymar, he could be one of the best players now, at the moment, no doubt."
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Learn how to throw a tailgate party that will score major points.
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With these four damage-control tips, your friend's wedding will be all her own.
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A rhythmic gymnast found a very creative way to throw a first pitch before a Korean league playoff game.
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Cambodian villagers cheer on the annual water buffalo and horse race that marks the end of the 15-day festival for the dead.
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We consider ourselves cleaning experts around here, but even we occasionally have to look up how to get a strange stain out of a upholstered chair or a new top. Personally, I always check one place for my stain-fighting information: Stain Solutions from University of Illinois Extension . As the name implies, it's got solutions for every stain you can imagine (and then some) all wrapped up in a simple, easy-to-use format. With all the potential stains involved in the upcoming holidays Halloween candy on the couch ! Gravy on the tablecloth at Thanksgiving! Red wine on the carpet on Christmas! we'll definitely be bookmarking this page just in case. In the meantime, if you're not interested in memorizing the how-tos for every stain imaginable, here are a few tips to keep in mind no matter what stain you're dealing with: Be prepared with the basics. Every house needs a stain-fighting tool kit stocked with the essentials: white vinegar , detergent, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and a pretreatment stain remover. Plan for stain removal as the last step in any DIY project. Before you start that cute Halloween craft , make sure you stock up on the right craft supplies and stain-fighting supplies for your project. That way, when a spot of paint, glitter, or glue inevitably lands on your rug, you'll have what you need on hand to clean it up, and little stains won't seem like giant disasters. Blot, don't rub . The first step to getting rid of almost any stain is blotting away as much of the stain as possible. Your first instinct will probably be to rub the stain remover deep into the stain, but this usually makes the stain worse, not better. Photo: Adam Gault/Getty
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Šopić is a Christian Orthodox village outside Belgrade whose 150-year-old church was damaged by a tornado last year. Since then the local parish has decided it should be demolished, and replaced with a new one. But the local community doesn't agree. Residents want the old church restored instead. Frustrated by the response they've gotten, residents have issued an ultimatum direct to Patriarch Irinej, the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church. They say they will convert to Islam to tap Serbian state-provided assistance for minorities if they don't get their church restored soon (link in Serbian). Šopić's faithful, Global Voices reported , say they prefer to "keep our Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts as our ancient martyrs did, and to place on our heads whatever cap will allow us to protect our shrines" than wait any longer for their church to be restored. Given the region's long history of animosity between Orthodox Christian Serbs and Muslim Kosovaars, this threat is no small thing.
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Imagine you had the chance to peek into the kitchens of the world's best nutritionists and dietitians the people who know exactly what to eat for a fitter body, slimmer belly and a longer life. You probably wouldn't be surprised by what you see: Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, some olive oil nothing surprising there. But what might surprise you is what you won't see the common, so-called "healthy" foods that probably populate your own pantry, but which those in the know have long banned from their own homes. We assembled a panel of experts, and got a sneak peak into the eating habits of those who live and breathe nutrition daily, so you can lose weight fast, compliments of the new Zero Belly Cookbook. And don't stop with these! See how Maria Menounos, Padma Lakshmi, Insanity trainer Shaun T and others blast dangerous belly fat fast with these 50 best-ever weight-loss secrets from thin people . 1. Rice Cakes Rice cakes are an old-school diet staple. But the simple carbohydrates rank notoriously high on the glycemic index (GI) a measure of how quickly blood rises in response to food on a scale of one to 100 (rice cakes come in at 82). High GI foods provide a rush of energy, but can leave you hungry within a few hours. Researchers at the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center found high-GI snacks caused excessive hunger and increased activity in craving and reward area of the brain the perfect storm for overeating and weight gain. Zero Belly Tip: Adding healthy fats or protein to a meal lowers its glycemic load. Swap a two cake mini-meal for one rice cake topped with a generous swipe of nut butter. The combo will keep you fuller for longer and has the added benefit of being a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids. 2. Giant Cups of Coffee "I try to avoid excessive caffeine," says Dr. Mamta M. Mamik, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "An adult can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day which is equivalent to four 8-ounce cups of coffee but drinking any more than that can cause calcium excretion, which, over time, may lead to osteoporosis. Avoiding excess caffeine also helps to ward off uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms like lethargy, insomnia, headaches and irritability." Zero Belly Tip: Drink tea instead! White tea packs a particular one-two punch that can actually attack belly fat. A study referenced in The 7-Day Flat-Belly Tea Cleanse showed that white tea can simultaneously boost lipolysis (the breakdown of fat) and block adipogenesis (the formation of fat cells). The tea's combination of caffeine and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) seems to set fat cells up for defeat. 3. Cream-Based Soups "Although I love them, I try to stay away from cream-based soups. They not only bother my stomach, but are also loaded with empty calories and often have concerning fillers like hydrolyzed proteins, food dyes and corn syrup that I find out about later!" says, Dr. Taz Bhatia , integrative health expert and author of The 21-Day Belly Fix . Zero Belly Tip: Look for protein-based soups. "I visit Subway once a week with my oldest son on his way home from a long day in after school activities," says Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, Real Nutrition NYC. "We grab a sandwich for dinner and I love the healthier choices they have introduced in the past few years. My other go-to at Subway is simply a bowl of the black bean soup and the veggie delight salad with added fresh avocado. Loaded with fiber, this meal is vegetarian, filling, flavorful, heart-healthy, void of all refined flour and full of antioxidants." 4. Certain Oatmeals "I try to avoid foods that contains trans-fats, corn syrup and added sugars," says Eugenia Gianos, MD, cardiologist, Co-Clinical Director, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Medical Center. "Often listed as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, synthetically engineered trans-fats increase your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and decrease your good (HDL) cholesterol levels, upping your risk of heart attack and stroke." While plain steel-cut oats fit into Dr.Gianos' diet plan, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream is an example of a product that does not. Every single flavor pack that comes in the box contains ingredients on her "do not eat" list. Zero Belly Tip: In need of a flavor boost? Add fresh fruits, a touch of honey or an ounce of nuts to your bowl instead. 5. Soy Milk "I avoid soymilk," notes Gonzalez-Lomas. "Yes, the horror stories linking overconsumption of soy products to estrogen-like effects like the development of enlarged breasts in otherwise healthy males are exceptional. However, the fact is that soy mimics estrogen and activates estrogen receptors in the body. Do you want to take that risk?" Zero Belly Tip: "There are plenty of other milk substitutes like almond milk that don't carry the same potential side effects." 6. Nutrition Bars "As a plastic surgeon, I'm always thinking about my figure," says New York City-based physician, Lara Devgan, MD. "To that end, I never eat energy bars or granola bars. Although they can be tasty, for the amount of calorie-dense carbs and fat they contain, you might as well eat a candy bar. Many of these bars are packed with simple sugars, and they aren't quite filling enough to substitute for a meal or snack." Zero Belly Tip: We develop habits like grabbing nutrition bars because they save us time and energy, and because they give us a sense of comfort and reward. But neurons in the brain actually judge the rewards and costs of habits, which means they might be easier to change than you think, according to new research at MIT. Click here to discover the 40 bad habits that give you belly fat and learn how to beat each one! 7. Egg Beaters "This is as far removed from a natural egg as you can get," says Dana James CDN, a nutritionist from Food Coach NYC. "Heat pasteurized and made from factory-farmed eggs, this product is processed so much that makers actually have to add in synthetic vitamins to boost its nutrient density. Zero Belly Tip: "Go for the real thing instead," says James. Choline, found in eggs, lean meats, seafood and collard greens, attacks the gene mechanism that triggers your body to store fat around your liver. 8. Fruit Smoothies A fruit smoothie sounds like a virtuous choice for an afternoon pick-me-up, but be forewarned: Many store-bought options are blended with high-calorie dairy bases and cheap sweeteners that make them more dessert-like than diet-friendly. A small Baskin Robbins Mango Banana Smoothie packs 440 calories, nearly a third of what the average woman on a 1500-calorie weight loss diet needs in an entire day. Not to mention 96 grams of sugar that's more than you'll find in 7 scoops of the chain's Rainbow Sherbet. Adding insult to injury, banana doesn't feature once on the ingredients list. Zero Belly Tip: Click here for the best-ever smoothie recipe . 9. Fruit Juice "Talk about turning a good food bad," says Leah Kaufman, MS, RD, CDN a New York City-based Registered Dietitian. "When you transform produce into juice, you take away its fiber one of the major benefits of consuming whole fruits and vegetables. What you wind up with is a drink that's so concentrated with sweetness, it can have as much sugar as a soda." Zero Belly Tip: More and more research has begun to show that some fruits are actually better at fighting belly fat than others. And the master fruits all have one thing in common: they're red, or at least reddish. Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries they're packed with polyphenols, powerful natural chemicals that can actually stop fat from forming, according to research in Zero Belly Cookbook . 10. Soda Even Diet "I don't drink soda. A long time ago cola had cocaine in it, and it's arguably gotten even more unhealthy since then," says Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, sports medicine specialist and assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. "Most sodas contain phosphorus, which binds to calcium and increases calcium loss, which is terrible for bone health. Plus, just one can is filled with 40 grams of sugar the equivalent of 20 sugar cubes which makes it challenging for the body to maintain healthy glucose and insulin levels. And diet soda is potentially worse. Diet beverages contain low doses of carcinogens and artificial sweeteners that have potentially dangerous effects on the brain and metabolism. While everything in moderation is reasonable, I steer clear of sodas high risk, no reward." Zero Belly Tip: Click to see what happens to your body when you give soda . 11. Granola "One of the leading health food impostors!" says Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., founder of The NY Nutrition Group. "One tiny cup of granola has nearly 600 calories, 30 grams of fat, and 24 grams of sugar. That's the equivalent of starting your morning with two slices of cheesecake." Zero Belly Tip: "If I want a crunch cereal, I'll go for a lighter alternative like Cheerios or Special K. They pack the same satisfying crunch with a fraction of the calories, fat and sugar," she says. 12. Deli Meats "I eat a very clean, plant-based diet so the avoid list is long for me. However, even for those who eat meat, the processed varieties are a bad choice," warns David L. Katz, MD, MPH, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. "While the link between meat and chronic disease is fairly tenuous, the connection between salt-, sugar- and chemical-laden processed meats and chronic disease risk is strong and consistent. If you eat meat, it should be pure like you want your own muscles to be. If you eat the highly processed, adulterated meats they may pay it forward to the meat on your own bones." Zero Belly Tip: For a list of the purest proteins, click on this essential list of the 29 best proteins for weight loss . 13. Low-Fat Packaged Baked Goods "I avoid any product marketed as 'low-fat.' Typically, these items are extensively processed and packed with chemicals that are added to try to achieve the consistency or reproduce the flavor of the full-fat models on which they are based," explains Rebekah Gross, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU Langone Medical Center. "I'd rather indulge in a smaller portion of a food naturally high in fat or sugar than ingest an artificial substitute. Zero Belly Tip: "In most cases, the real deal tastes better, is more satisfying, and doesn't cause the gastrointestinal upset that can be associated with highly processed foods," says Gross. 14. Ketchup "It's called ketchup because, over time, it's going to catch up to you," jokes Moskovitz. "Just two measly tablespoons has up to 8 grams of sugar and 40 calories. And most of those calories come from high fructose corn syrup, which has been shown to increase appetite and, over time, lead to health problems such as obesity and diabetes." Zero Belly Tip: If you really can't live without the stuff, use an all-natural version with no added sugar, chemicals or HFCS," says Moskovitz. 15. Cheeseburgers "There isn't a food I avoid entirely. One cheeseburger never killed anybody unless they choked on it," says Blase Carabello, MD, Chairman of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital. "However, I do limit myself to one per month since the dish is high in heart disease-causing saturated fat and served in a processed bun made with refined carbohydrates." Zero Belly Tip: Top your burger with watercress it has a high nutrient density than kale! 16. Cold Cereal "Most cold cereals even the ones that seem healthy are carb-laden, sweet and highly processed. They are definitely not the breakfast of champions at least not thin champions," says Lauren Slayton, MS RD, founder of Foodtrainers. Zero Belly Tip: "Starting your day with lean protein, like eggs, is the best way to ensure that you'll stay energized and full into early afternoon," says Slayton. And keep blasting fat fast thanks to these 28 ways to get thin from weight-loss experts . 17. Flavored Coffee Creamer "I avoid flavored coffee creamers because they are filled with fake ingredients that can do more harm than the flavor is worth: trans fats, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan and artificial coloring," says Gina Consalvo, MA, RD, LDN, Pennsylvania-based owner of Eat Well with Gina. "Over time, your morning shot of non-dairy creamer can raise dangerous LDL cholesterol levels and increase the risk of blood clots and heart attack. Zero Belly Tip: "Lighten your coffee with a half and half that only lists milk and cream as ingredients," she says. 18. Nutella "Nutella is one of those foods that people believe to be healthy because it contains a nut," says Kaufman. "But check the ingredients: spreads like Nutella are primarily sugar and palm oil, with almost no actual nuts involved. With over 20 grams of added sugar and only two grams of protein, the spread just winds up at your waist." Zero Belly Tip: Speaking of guilty pleasures, click here to read every menu item at Domino's ranked . 19. Canned Vegetables Americans typically eat only one-third of the recommended daily intake, so you may be surprised to hear us knock any form of vegetable. Unfortunately, we've got to go there. Why? Some veggies of this variety are stored in cans that are laced with BPA, an industrial chemical used in various food and beverages containers. "There is a lot of controversy around BPA," says Consalvo. "It is thought to pose some health risks in fetuses, infants and young children's brain development." She notes that there are many brands that are now using BPA-free cans and hard plastics. Zero Belly Tip: We suggest going with fresh or frozen veggies, which tend to be healthier and free of salt and preservatives, too. 20. Roasted Almonds Sure, roasted nuts are delicious. But the high-heat cooking method does nut'n for your waistline. Raw almonds caused stomach acids to swell (in a good way) and were slower digesting than roasted almonds, creating a greater feeling of fullness that lasted longer, one study in the journal Food Biophysics showed. Moreover, store-bought varieties are often roasted in oil and then tossed in salt and preservatives. Emerald Nuts Dry Roasted Almonds may be oil-free, but you'll find 18 other ingredients on the label, including monosodium glutamate (MSG), a controversial flavor enhancer linked to weight gain in some studies. Zero Belly Tip: Go raw or go home. Brownie points if you opt for in-shell varieties. Named "The Pistachio Effect," research shows the act of shelling nuts can slow you down and give your body a chance to register fullness 86 calories sooner than you would otherwise. More on MSN: 7 Reasons to Go Have a Beer 5 Totally Disgusting Things on Your Produce 6 Tips for Keeping Off the Weight Once You Lose It
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HARRISBURG, Pa. Police say a Pennsylvania woman who was asked to prove her gun was real fired a shot into a wall, narrowly missing her ex-boyfriend's head. Twenty-four-year-old Yangny Hoang was charged Sunday with attempted murder and reckless endangerment in the shooting Sunday at the ex-boyfriend's home in Susquehanna Township, near Harrisburg. She's jailed in lieu of $100,000 bail pending a Nov. 12 preliminary hearing. Online court records say Hoang is represented by the Dauphin County public defender's office, but the office says it doesn't have a record of her case. Police say the ex-boyfriend suggested Hoang fire the gun at the wall after he noticed it in a holster on her waist.
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Charleston, South Carolina-based hostess-cum-wedding planner extraordinaire Tara Guerard makes entertaining hundreds look easy. Here, she spills her tricks of the trade for a flawless cocktail hour.
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These man-made attractions, scattered around the globe, boast spectacular histories as former dwellings, burial grounds, and even smugglers' tunnels. Basilica Cistern These man-made attractions, scattered around the globe, boast spectacular histories as former dwellings, burial grounds, and even smugglers' tunnels. Where: Istanbul, Turkey One of the pivotal settings in Dan Brown's book Inferno, the Basilica Cistern is an awe-inspiring historical sight. Built in 532 AD, the cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace of Constantinople and other buildings. The cistern, located near the Hagia Sophia , has a capacity of 100,000 tons of water, although today the bottom is only filled with several feet of water. Supported by 336 eerily lit marble columns, the cistern commands a majestic presence as you walk along the raised wooden platforms and see the fish swimming smoothly through the shadowy water. Make sure to check out the popular and mysterious Medusa head pedestals whose origin and orientation continue to baffle experts today. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Istanbul Guide Paris Catacombs Where: Paris, France In the late 18th century, Paris had a dire public health problem due to a large number of unburied corpses. Parisians sought the solution underground in quarries that had supplied the rock to build the city. Six million skeletons were exhumed and arranged in the catacombs , which are as deep as a five-story building, and include artistic arrangements of skulls and bones don't miss the giant urns made of skeletal remains. Although much of the 200-mile network is out-of-bounds to the public, the 45-minute tour is a great peek. Make sure to arrive early, as the attraction is incredibly popular. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Paris Guide City Hall Subway Station Where: New York, New York For a ghostly architectural gem in New York City , hop on the 6 train and stay on past the Brooklyn Bridge stop. As the train loops around you'll pass by gorgeously decorated arches, skylights, intricate colored glass tilework, and burnished brass light fixtures in the now-unused City Hall station. The station was opened in 1904 and was meant to be the crown jewel of the new subway, but due to low traffic numbers and an unsafe gap at the platform, the station was closed in 1945. The mystique and spooky, abandoned beauty of this hidden jewel is well worth the train ride. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's New York City Guide The Cu Chi Tunnels Where: near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam During the Vietnam War, the communist guerilla Viet Cong were vastly outnumbered and equipped with inferior technology compared to the American and South Vietnamese troops. To combat this, the Viet Cong expanded tunnels created during an earlier war against the French, and used these underground routes to house troops, transport supplies, and lay booby traps. The residents of Cu Chi slept, ate, wed, and even gave birth in these underground abodes to avoid detection. While getting to the tunnels is a bit of a trek (expect a 2.5-hour bus ride from the city), the tour and tunnels are an amazing sight. Make a day out of it by combining the tunnel tour with a trip to the nearby elaborate Cao Dai Temple. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Ho Chi Minh City Guide Capuchin Crypt Where: Rome, Italy For one of the eeriest sights in the world, visit the Capuchin Crypt . Located beneath the church of Santa Maria you'll find the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars. In 1631, when the monks moved to the church, they brought cartloads of deceased friars to be arranged in the burial crypt. Over the course of years, a cyclical process developed where long-dead friars were exhumed to make room for recently deceased friars' burials, the exhumed bones were then placed into the crypts' elaborate designs. What makes this crypt more chilling than the Paris Catacombs is the true artistry and intricate displays in the six crypts. Enter the crypt and gaze upon artwork all framed by various human bones, skull chandeliers, and intricate bone designs. Visitors must wear modest clothing and be prepared for a macabre scene. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Rome Guide Wieliczka Salt Mine Where: near Krakow, Poland One of the world's oldest operational salt mines, Wieliczka is more than 700 years old. The mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site and features dozens of beautiful sculptures, twenty chambers, three chapels, and an entire cathedral carved into and from the rock salt. Visitors should be ready for a leg workout as you will descend 800 steps into the mine (don't worry there's an elevator to take you up!). Enjoy listening to Chopin and watching a light show play on a saline lake, or admire the incredible Chapel of St. Kinga. Adventurous guests can choose the Miner's Route tour and act the part of a real miner. The mine is also renowned for its health benefits and features a health resort that offers subterranotherapy a treatment created at the mine that uses the underground environment's medicinal properties to treat respiratory illnesses and balance the body. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Krakow Guide Edinburgh Vaults Where: Edinburgh, Scotland Hidden beneath Edinburgh's South Bridge are over 120 rooms that were used as secret living places for Edinburgh's poor. The vaults were originally meant as a storage space for local businesses, however they flooded, conditions deteriorated and Edinburgh's slum dwellers became the new inhabitants. The passages and vaults also gained a reputation as a renowned red light district until they were closed in the late 19th century. Since their rediscovery in 1988, visitors have reported ghostly sightings. Take a tour of these haunted underground abodes and you may feel the presence of a former inhabitant. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Edinburgh Guide Moose Jaw Where: Saskatchewan, Canada During Prohibition, Chicago bootleggers like Al Capone, stashed and transported their goods through the secret underground tunnels of Moose Jaw , in Saskatchewan. In the early 20th century, illegal Chinese immigrants created tunnels and living spaces underneath the residences and businesses of legitimate Chinese immigrants to avoid persecution and deportation. When prohibition started, bootleggers began using the underground system for their own nefarious purposes. Today visitors can choose between the Passage to Fortune tour which tells the story of the Chinese immigrants, or the Chicago Connection tour in which you play the high-suspense part of a bootlegger come to buy booze from Capone. Period costumes and decorations make these tours a must-do. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Canada Guide Louisville Mega Cavern Where: Louisville, Kentucky For the largest building in Kentucky, visit the Louisville Mega Cavern , which spans over 100 acres and has over seventeen miles of underground passages. Opened in the 1930s as a limestone mine, the Mega Cavern now offers the world's only fully underground zipline and a challenging 76 element rope course. Nothing will make your hair stand on end quite like jumping off into utter blackness. Guides' creepy stories of the ghost of a Native American girl who haunts the cavern add to the thrills and chills. Other visitors can take the tram for a less stomach-dropping experience. After Halloween, get into the winter holiday spirit beginning November 20 for " Lights Under Louisville ," featuring over two million light points. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Louisville Guide Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa Where: Alexandria, Egypt To view the unique integration of Ancient Egyptian art and Greco-Roman styles visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa , which was built in the 2nd century AD for a single wealthy Egyptian family and was the last major construction for the old Egyptian religion. Travel down the circular staircase along the wall and imagine the bodies they used to lower down the middle. Within the catacombs you can see sculptures that display the stiff poses of Ancient Egypt but with the carved head style of Greece or popular ancient Roman hairstyles. This combination of cultural influences is incredibly rare, as many similar tombs were ruined by earthquakes and construction. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Alexandria Guide Derinkuyu Underground City Where: Cappadocia, Turkey While the origins of this underground city are still unknown, it is thought have been built around 800 or 1000 BC. Turkey , home to several underground cities, boasts Derinkuyu as the largest, delving over 250 feet into the earth, and able to house between 35,000 to 50,000 people. It is presumed the underground city was used as a means to protect the populace from invasion. The public can now tour eight floors, seeing rooms, stables, cellars, tunnels, and passageways. If claustrophobic proceed with caution the tunnels are a tight squeeze. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Cappadocia and Central Turkey Guide Kariz-e-Kish Where: Kish, Iran Multi-million-year-old fossils, shells, and corals grace the ceilings in this Iranian-island underground sight. Created as aqueducts to irrigate the surrounding fields, the underground area is over 2,500 years old and was used to carry water from the mountains to the dry land below. Magnificent arches, clean design, and wide passages make this underground site feel eerily abandoned and create an awe-inspiring stroll. Currently experts are planning to re-design and expand Kariz-e-Kish to create a 10,000 square meter underground city, which will include restaurants, a museum, and gift shops. Berlin Underground Bunkers Where: Berlin, Germany Hidden behind subway station doors in Berlin one can find traces of the city's tumultuous past, including hidden cemeteries, air raid shelters, bunkers, and even an aircraft factory all underground. In 1940, after heavy air raids, a bunker-building program was announced and about 1,000 bunkers and shelters were constructed. Today tourists can see artifacts, walk through twisting passages and visit one of the few remaining bunkers once used by the Third Reich. Or guests can tour the bunkers that were renovated during the Cold War to protect citizens in case of nuclear attacks. Pictures and artifacts will make it all-too-easy to imagine the terrible history of WWII and to contemplate the terrifying possibilities of World War III. Plan Your Trip: Visit the Fodor's Berlin Guide
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From across the bar, you spot your husband laughing at another woman's joke. You experience a ping of jealously, but then let it slide. After all, he's just flirting , not cheating or is he? The question of whether flirting equals infidelity is an age-old one with different answers depending on who you ask. So to get to the bottom, we asked experts whether it's anything to worry about. "Flirting can feel like cheating because they both evoke similar emotions," says Julie de Azevedo Hanks, Ph.D., licensed clinical social worker and owner of Wasatch Family Therapy. "It's common for spouses to feel worried or jealous when their spouse's attention is focused on another person, especially when it hints at sexual attraction . Whenever our primary love relationships are threatened it usually triggers anxiety and fear of loss." But almost across the board, all the experts we spoke to, including Hanks, agreed innocent flirting the kind meant merely for amusement isn't an act of infidelity. "In fact, if done properly, flirting can be a healthy ingredient to fan the flames of sexual desire within your relationship," says Jane Greer , Ph.D., relationship expert and author of What About Me? How to Stop Selfishness From Ruining your Relationship . So when, if ever, does flirting cross the line to infidelity ? "If the flirtation targets one specific person only, it may be seen as real romantic interest, and that could be understood to be a threat to the primary relationship," says Ursula Ofman , New York City-based sex therapist. Adds Hanks, "If the flirting can be defined as a 'romantic relationship' or a 'sexual relationship' it could be considered infidelity. Or, if the flirting consists of sexual conversations or sexual touch it is infidelity." If you think your spouse's flirting has gone too far, it's OK to mention it to your partner in a non-accusatory way. "Bring it up when you are not acutely upset, and when the two of you have privacy and time to talk," Ofman suggests. "Don't assume your partner means to hurt you and address the topic from that perspective. Know what specific behavior change you want to ask for, and be realistic in that." Alternatively, you could ask your partner to amp up his or her flirting with you. "The best thing to do is, rather than trying to get them to stop flirting with others, ask him or her to flirt with you at least as much if not more than other people," says Greer. "Make sure you're getting enough of the action with them." Follow us on Twitter.
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Vin Diesel isn't happy with recent "Dad bod" rumors, so the 48-year-old is posting shirtless pictures of himself to hush up the haters.
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Florida native Jack Steffen became one of the oldest people to soar among the clouds after jumping from a plane at a local skydive facility. (Oct. 12)
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Vice President Biden has the political world waiting. But by waiting, is he missing his moment to enter the race? CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
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Every job is different, but most bosses seek the same set of basic characteristics in their employees. You can wipe out some of the stress your manager causes by learning and anticipating her quirks, understanding her expectations, and talking to her about shared goals and needs. Get a head start by making sure you are radiating these attributes in the workplace. - Additional reporting by Hilary White Be Consistent It's common to have waves of productivity or days, weeks, and years where we give more of ourselves, but consistency is key. Aim for even output so you don't burn out, and keep your temper directed but professional. Think of the Big Picture First Before you get upset and fire off an angry email or get stuck on a nuanced detail of a project, think about the big picture. If you can remedy the problem yourself, do so. If the project doesn't fit with the company's goal in the first place, talk about it with your boss. Be on the Ball Prove you are on the ball by showing up for meetings on time, with notes and ideas. Showing you care about the little things like appointments will remind your boss you care about the bigger things, like goal setting, larger projects, and personal growth. Be Productive Carrying your weight and surprising your manager with peak productivity is a surefire way to impress and prove you are a valuable asset to the company. If you feel your productivity slipping, take strides to step up your game and increase your daily and weekly output. Make Appearances Fact: few people get genuinely excited about extra socializing or out-of-office events, but it is important to show up every once in a while. Prove you care by making an appearance for one drink, a short conversation, or the toast, and then sneak back to your mountain of work or personal engagements. Your boss will remember whether or not you showed but will be too busy to notice when you ducked out. Be Resourceful Whether you are truly qualified or not, you got the job because someone spotted the right skills in you. Prove them right. Put your past experiences, insight, and education to use daily, and be resourceful. Speak Up Unhappy in your role? Confused about a project or assignment? Have a bright idea for the entire company or department? Speak up. Talk to your direct manager, teammates, and HR when you have questions, ideas, or concerns. Everyone appreciates clear communication and brainstorming, and the healthiest way to get support is to ask for it. Take Initiative If a process or project is broken or dysfunctional, fix it! Or talk to someone who can. If you don't, who will? Be Honest Lying never helps anyone grow. OK, so it might, but it's not fair. Be honest about your efforts, workload, skills, and needs. Your boss will appreciate your frankness. Who knows, she may be able to help you. Follow Through If you said you would do something or were assigned to do something, do it. It's quite simple, really. Be Creative There's a reason managers throw around the old "think outside the box" phrase. Creativity is key when it comes to kick-starting your productivity and output. It can help you out of a rut to produce something standout. Show Gratitude Everyone loves feeling loved. You welcome feedback, rewards, and recognition from your boss, and she will do the same. When she sneaks you a small gift, compliment, or helpful tip, thank her in person, in an email, or in a handwritten note. Illustrating how much her effort means to you will encourage her to keep the gratitude coming. Follow Up Following up on project completion can be as important as the project itself. Make sure all the right parties know when you've finished a major task. You want credit for your hard work, don't you? Be a Team Player It's crucial to speak up for yourself, but don't exclude yourself from your department or unit. Work with your co-workers to meet your common goal. Have a Healthy Work-Life Balance Staying on top of your A-game and maintaining a healthy work-life balance can feel like an oxymoron, but it doesn't have to be. Your boss expects you to work diligently and be productive, but she doesn't expect you to live for work. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance will make you a happier person at home and at work. Everyone wins.
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Body Haters? What body haters? Selena Gomez puts the shamers to rest showing in a skimpy black number this morning on The Today Show.
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KymNonStop shows the best workout moves to bust out during a commercial break.
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When Netflix releases an original show, every episode is available. You can watch them all on the first day if you'd like, or skip straight to the end and see how it all plays out. It's a strategy that's very different from how traditional broadcast television operates, and Treyarch is borrowing this approach for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 . Every mission will be unlocked and available when you begin playing the game. You can jump into any section of t he game's single-player campaign , or even begin with the final mission. "When Netflix releases House of Cards and do all the episodes, does everyone just jump to the end and go and play the last episode?" Jason Blundell, director of campaign and Zombies mode for Black Ops 3 , told Eurogamer . "Sure you can. But it's about the journey, though, right?" "Sure, people will jump on and play the last level," he continued. "Okay. Cool. That's up to them." The entire interview is absolutely fascinating , and it shows that Treyarch is willing to try new things when it comes to gating off, or not, the content in the game. No more getting stuck, or waiting until you play everything else to get to a certain mission. It also helps that it sounds as if the campaign will reward multiple playthroughs. "Treyarch is also letting players move around the game's campaign structure with a bit more flexibility. In co-op players will be able to bounce around the campaign, revisiting levels with abilities they've upgraded later in the game to offer a sense of replayability," Polygon reported in a previous story. "And players who are still early in the campaign will be able to join up with players who have completed its later chapters even if you haven't beaten an early level, you can still join a friend's game if they're near the end of the game." So you'll want to play each level a few times, especially with friends."When you go back in, there may be other things [you see]," Blundell old Polygon. "There may be disagreements about certain points of view." It all comes down to choice, and choice is something more people demand in their mainstream entertainment. Netflix offers the ability to watch any episode and any time, and Call of Duty will experiment with the same setup. "Consumers and game players in general are far more mature these days," Blundell told Eurogamer. "There are so many things vying for our interests today. It's about, how do they want to consume it? Maybe they put it down on level two, and then they're in work the next day, and some guy says, 'dude, you've got to check out level four!' And he's like, 'okay, I'll have a quick look.' That's totally fine. I think it's their choice."
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Southwest Airlines has resolved a technical issue that caused hundreds of flights to be delayed on Sunday, bringing service back to normal by Monday morning. The glitch caused 836 delayed fights, about a quarter of the 3,355 flights scheduled. It also caused problems on Southwest's website and app. Despite long lines, @SouthwestAir delivered us on time & safely. #southwestairlines pic.twitter.com/cHP9TMgerp Eric Garcia (@eagarcia75) October 12, 2015 In order to get customer's checked in, Southwest employees had to rely on back-up procedures, which delayed the process and caused long lines at check-in counters. Customers were asked to arrive at least two hours in advance to make their flights. The deliver of some checked bags is still delayed. Some passengers are still delayed, too. Southwest said it is working on rebooking customers who were affected by the outage over the weekend. South west airlines computers still down. Lots of frustrated passengers at LAX pic.twitter.com/SFoLP7i9JS Jane Yamamoto (@JaneNews) October 11, 2015 Still looong lines at LAX the chain reaction from Southwest Airlines computer glitch .. #southwestairlines delay pic.twitter.com/3hdfmBzV93 Jane Yamamoto (@JaneNews) October 11, 2015 "It's never too early to say thank you and to extend our apologies and we want to share those sentiments both with our hard-working Employees and our loyal and understanding Customers, whom we hope to welcome back for a better experience soon. We'll continue to work individually with our affected Customers to make this right," Southwest said in a statement.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs anticipate Jamaal Charles will miss the remainder of the season after the star running back hurt his right knee in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Chicago. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that results of an MRI on Charles were not yet available, but ''the worst case is the ACL is torn. That's probably the direction it's heading.'' Charles was making a cut deep in Bears territory on Sunday when his right knee buckled at a gruesome angle. The four-time Pro Bowl selection needed help from a trainer and linebacker Justin Houston to get off the field, never once putting any weight on his right leg. Charles tore the ACL in his other knee four years ago, missing most of the season. --- AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL
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The managing director of Volkswagen in the UK apologized, Monday before the British Parliament for the company's behavior in purposely programming some of its diesel-powered vehicles to cheat on emissions tests. (Oct. 12)
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Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao says he's running for Senate in his native Philippines because he wants to help people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Drinking wine may improve diabetic patients' cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but only under certain conditions, study says. The benefits of moderate alcohol consumption have been heavily debated, perhaps no more so than when experts are considering red wine. Compared to white wine, red wine has more phenols a smaller version of the antioxidant compound known as polyphenols . The latter are what some experts believe helps reduce chronic disease risk, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease . So it would stand to reason that an occasional glass or two of Pinot could be part of a healthy lifestyle. And among people with type 2 diabetes, it very well may be, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine . An international group of researchers found that within the context of a healthy diet in this study it was the Mediterranean diet drinking dry red wine can help control cholesterol and blood glucose (sugar) levels; that is, it can control levels under certain conditions. The diabetic men and women aged 40 to 75 that were recruited to participate in this two-year trial had previously abstained from alcohol and were found to have their diabetes under control. Abstaining meant participants drank alcohol once per week any more and they were excluded. At the start of the study, and again at six and 24 months, participants gave blood samples and completed electronic questionnaires, which "collected data on demographics, lifestyle patterns, any medications they were taking, symptoms, and quality of life." All the while participants were consuming 150 milliliters, or 5 ounces, of their assigned beverage with their dinner. The patients assigned to consume wine were instructed to "intitiate drinking gradually over the first month and avoid driving after drinking." These patients were also asked to return the empty bottles of wine as an additional measurement of use. In addition to their beverages, researchers also provided guidelines to follow a Mediterranean diet, but didn't make an attempt to restrict calories. Researchers chose this particular diet in an attempt to achieve a comparable healthy diet, as well as provide an additional incentive to participate. And after two years, HDL "good" cholesterol levels significantly increased in the red wine group compared to the water group. While both the red and white wine group improved blood sugar, only white wine had a significantly greater impact on blood glucose levels. Researchers did not notice any "significant wine-related adverse events, symptoms, or changes in quality of life." Oddly enough, wine drinkers reported improved sleep quality despite this not usually being the case . I know that's a little confusing, but in the end, researchers concluded dry red wine led to greater health benefits than white wine or mineral water. "Red wine may be somewhat superior in improving lipid profile variables, which indicates the potential synergy of moderate alcohol intake with specific non-alcoholic wine constituents," the researchers wrote. Genetics seems to be a bit at play here. Researchers found that slow-alcohol metabolizers improved their blood sugar more than those who were fast-alcohol metabolizers. "The genetic interactions suggest that ethanol plays an important role in glucose metabolism, while red wine's effects additionally involve non-alcoholic constituents," they wrote. "Yet, any clinical implication of [these] findings should be taken with caution with careful medical follow-up." It's worth reiterating that the wine benefits were reaped by men and women with well-controlled diabetes and were at a low risk of alcohol abuse they also drank in the context of a healthy diet. As Medical Daily has previously reported, the many benefits attached to red wine aren't enough to make-up for other unhealthy behavior . To researchers' knowledge, this is the first large long-term look at alcohol, and the results suggest more research on the different health effects of drinking red and white wine. Cheers. Source: Gepner Y, et al. Effects of Initiating Moderate Alcohol Intake on Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Annals of Internal Medicine . 2015.
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With just over an hour before first pitch, Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister made a change to his initial starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Adrian Beltre was penciled in after he notified Banister that he was ready to play. Beltre, who hasn't played since he left Game 1 with a lower back strain, took batting practice and did some light running to test his back and apparently had no setbacks. He will bat third. Rookie Hanser Alberto, who was in the initial lineup, will return to the bench. The Rangers lead the best-of-five series 2-1 against the Blue Jays.
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When Steve Sarkisian left the University of Washington after the 2013 season to take the head coaching job at the University of Southern California, the Trojans thought they were getting an offensive mastermind who could rejuvenate a program that had fallen on hard times since the Pete Carroll led glory days of the early 2000s. Less than two years later, Sarkisian has taken a leave of absence, the team announced on Sunday. He will reportedly seek treatment after a series of incidents that were likely alcohol-related, and offensive coordinator Clay Helton will take over an ostensibly doomed USC team on an interim basis. Before accepting the job as the head coach at UW in 2008, where he would go 39-25 over five seasons, Sarkisian held various roles on USC's coaching staff from 2001 to 2008, serving as a driving force behind the offenses that dominated college football throughout the decade (Sarkisian did leave the program in 2004 for a one-year stint at the Oakland Raiders' quarterbacks coach). He took over as offensive coordinator in 2007, winning back-to-back Rose Bowls that year and in 2008. It was enough to convince the UW to entrust him with their program. Sarkisian taking on USC's head coaching job going into the 2014 season was supposed to be his grand homecoming. Now that he had some managerial experience under his belt, he was finally ready to bring the program that made his career back to the promised land. In 2014, he led the Trojans to a tepid 9-4 record. The school was hoping for more after going 10-4 the previous year. USC is one of the most storied football programs in the nation, and with a rich recruiting base, nothing outside of contending for a national title is acceptable. Then again, it was his first year, and most programs would kill to coast to a nine-win season. But coming into the 2015 season, the Trojans were ranked No. 8 in the nation according to the AP, which meant anything less than at least a near-berth in the four-team College Football Playoff would be a disappointment. The pressure was on Sarkisian, and four losses would no longer be acceptable. In August, at a "Salute for Troy" event for program donors, a visibly intoxicated Sarkisian took the stage to deliver a profane rant about the school's rivals. Athletic director Pat Haden had to interject, and Sarkisian apologized the next morning. He blamed mixing alcohol with his medication, and promised he would seek treatment and that "there won't be alcohol in our building ever again." After two easy wins over non-conference opponents, the Trojans suffered a disappointing loss to unranked Stanford. They beat Arizona State handily the next week to move to 3-1, but in their next game lost to unranked UW, Sarkisian's old school. That loss all but ended USC's title hopes, and the fact that it came in Los Angeles and at the hands of the school Sarkisian left, a school that USC has traditionally dominated, made the defeat all the more excruciating. On Sunday, we learned that Sarkisian would take a leave of absence after reportedly showing up drunk to a team meeting that morning and then vanishing. There were reports of crying in a corner and calling Haden, who told Sarkisian to get help. With the news came additional reports that he was drunk during the previous week's game against Arizona State, and that assistants had to remove him from the team huddle . On Monday, a Los Angeles Times story revealed that his alcohol use was a problem at Washington, as well. It's a sad (at least temporary) end to Sarkisian's brief but frustrating tenure as USC's head coach, a post which there's a good chance he may never resume. Where once he drew the ire of Trojans fans anxious to return to the top of the polls, now he draws their sympathy as he struggles to overcome what looks to be more than just a drinking problem. It's always preferable for alcoholics to be able to battle their demons in private before entering rehab. The news that Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia would not be able to compete in this year's postseason because he was going into treatment came as a shock. Sarkisian's struggles, on the other hand, were cast out into the open and scrutinized by a public that knew nothing of the severity of his condition. The Trojans' season may be now be sunk, but in the end a man who looks to be in need of serious help will finally be able to get it. This is a good thing.
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The fall ritual of homecoming is a memorable event on any school's calendar, but it was especially poignant this year in North Port, a small town near the south-west Florida coast. Old friends and classmates scattered at colleges and universities across the country returned to North Port high school to reminisce in the bleachers as their beloved Bobcats football team took on the rival Bayshore Bruins. Marcus Freeman, a stand-out athlete once destined to star as the school's starting quarterback until he was killed in a 2011 car accident at the age of 16, would likely have been a guest of honor. Also remembered this weekend were Wesley McKinley and Brittany Palumbo, two other teenage students died in a series of tragedies that ripped the community apart. All three died within weeks of each other McKinley and Palumbo killed themselves after being hypnotised by George Kenney, the school's disgraced former principal and self-appointed mind healer. Kenney was an unlicensed amateur practitioner who ignored repeated orders from his bosses at the Sarasota school board to desist, yet was said to have hypnotised at least 75 students and staff over a five-year period. Under the floodlights on Friday, the treasured Bobcats emerged victorious, downing their opponents 21-12 in a bruising encounter. But in the stands much of the talk was of the once popular Kenney, and the $600,000 wrongful death settlement announced just days before the homecoming game that reopened old wounds and propelled the heartbreaking episode back into the school community's conscience. "It's something they will never get over," said Damian Mallard, the attorney who represented the families of the three victims. "Probably the worst loss that can happen to a parent is to lose a child, especially needlessly because you had someone who decided to perform medical services on kids without a licence. "He altered the underdeveloped brains of teenagers, and they all ended up dead because of it." What makes it worse, he said, is the fact that the man whose "extreme negligence" cost the children their lives escaped punishment. Kenney served a year of probation in a 2012 plea deal on a misdemeanor charge of practicing hypnosis without a licence, but was allowed to retire from the school board on a full pension and now runs a small bed and breakfast close to the Smoky Mountains on the banks of Lake Junaluska. "He never apologised, never admitted wrongdoing, and is now living comfortably in retirement in North Carolina with his pension," Mallard told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune . As an employee of the school board Kenney was exempt from individual action and as part of last week's settlement, which headed off a trial that was set to begin on 11 October. The board accepted no liability for the teenagers' deaths. Each family will collect $200,000, the most that could be awarded without the approval of the Florida legislature. But there is still plenty of anger directed at the board and Kenney himself. "Kenney was known to be performing hypnosis and no one stopped him," said McKinley's parents, Charles and Margaret, in a statement. "He was committing crimes by engaging in hypnosis. We hope the school board will change the way it operates to prevent these types of tragedies from occurring in the future. We will move forward with the hope our wonderful son's legacy will be that the school board puts children's physical and mental welfare first and foremost." The three students had all sought out Kenney's help with individual problems they were experiencing and agreed to subject themselves to hypnosis without knowing that it was against Florida law for anybody to perform it without a licence. In depositions for the trial it emerged that Kenney, who had studied hypnotism online and who had been conducting sessions with numerous students and employees since 2006, was specifically told three times by the board's director of high schools to stop. Mallard, the attorney, spoke to other students who said they were hypnotised by Kenney in a hotel room during a school trip to Orlando in 2009. "I was in this trance," according to one unnamed student in a written deposition . "I was told I wouldn't be able to find my room because all the room numbers would be changed to Chinese. I was lost for about 20 to 25 minutes walking around. I was seeing the Chinese lettering, the weird lines and all." He added: "He made a couple of the guys put lipstick on. Everybody thought it was funny because it was, you know, teenagers putting lipstick on." Less than two years later, three students were dead. The first was Freeman, a "humble yet confident" young man in the words of the school football team's former head coach Matt Pryer and an outstanding athlete who was also a two-time state BMX cycling champion. Kenney taught Freeman to "self-hypnotise" to help him overcome pain during games, according to police reports, and lost control of his car in March 2011 driving home from a dentist appointment. His girlfriend, who was badly injured but survived, told police that Freeman "had a strange look on his face" moments before his car veered off an interstate. "There's nothing that can bring Marcus back, but we hope that this can bring us some closure," said the boy's mother, Dana Freeman, after last week's settlement was announced. Less than a month later, McKinley, 16, was found hanging from a tree outside his home. The talented guitar player was applying for a place at the respected Juilliard School of Music and agreed to be hypnotised because he was worried about an upcoming audition and wanted to improve his performance. But on the day of his death, friends testified, McKinley was acting strange. One said McKinley asked him to punch him in the face as they got off the school bus together. "We want Wesley's friends to know they did not let him down in any way and his tragic death was the result of extreme negligence on the part of George Kenney," his parents said. Palumbo's parents found their 17-year-old daughter Brittany, who they called "the light of our lives", hanging in her bedroom closet three weeks later. The cat lover and keen mathematician was upset about some disappointing test scores and was hypnotised by Kenney for anxiety, her family said. When her scores did not improve she became despondent. "What I believe happened is my daughter went into her room that night and blinked her eyes and she entered a calm and relaxed state that allowed her to go through what she went through," Brittany's mother Patricia said. The $600,000 settlement was "a hollow victory", the Palumbo family said in a statement. Lawyers for the Sarasota school board would not discuss the case, announcing only that an out-of-court settlement was in everyone's "best interests". Kenney, meanwhile, did not return calls seeking comment. But clues to his behaviour come in legal interviews conducted for the trial. Everything he did, he insisted, was in the best interests of the children he hypnotised. "I don't think I was unreasonable," he said in a deposition obtained by the Herald-Tribune. "I took steps to get trained at an appropriate level. I could have performed it in private practice but I chose to do it for kids who asked me if I would help them."
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NEW YORK (AP) British Open broadcasts on NBC will start a year early, debuting in 2016. In June, NBC Sports Group announced a 12-year deal with the R&A for U.S. television coverage starting in 2017. ESPN was scheduled to air the tournament next July to complete an eight-year contract, but NBC said Monday it had negotiated with the R&A and ESPN to take over in '16. The original agreement will still go through 2028. NBC and partner Golf Channel will now be able to use next year's British Open to promote its coverage later in the summer of golf's return to the Olympics. NBC lost its U.S. Open rights when the USGA agreed to a 12-year contract with Fox that started this past June. Its deal with the R&A also includes the Women's British Open.
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Earlier Monday morning, we showed you a video of Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema pulling what can only be described as a questionable move on Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson. It turns out it may not have been the only time the Razorbacks coach got physical with a member of the Crimson Tide. In the below video, also taken from Saturday's contest, Bielema appears to bump Alabama running back Kenyan Drake out of bounds near the end of a play again. Judge for yourself. Was it intentional? Regardless, it's about to be the second viral video involving Bielema's conduct during Saturday's game.
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California officials are considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to work outside prison walls fighting wildfires, and the idea is generating concerns about public safety.
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See the best looks from the top Bridal Week collections. Best in Bridal: Fall 2016 Marchesa Marchesa Marchesa Marchesa Marchesa Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Lela Rose Lela Rose Lela Rose Lela Rose Lela Rose
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With Ferrari's coming initial public offering, it's about to become easier for supercar aficionados to get their hands on one of its exclusive vehicles. In a move that could frustrate some owners and collectors, the high-end automaker said in an SEC filing that it plans to increase production by 30 percent from around 7,000 cars to 9,000 annually by 2019. Ferrari said its decision is in response to "growing demand in emerging markets and from demographic changes as the size and spending capacity of our target client grows." But it also highlights the difficult balance it has to strike between public shareholders and owners after the IPO. Though the strategy will help boost revenue and profit after the IPO, it is also likely to rankle some Ferrari owners and collectors, who have long relied on the company's tight production numbers to maintain the values of their preowned cars and the prestige of owning a prancing horse. Unlike most vehicles, preowned Ferraris can often sell for close to the same price, and sometimes more, than new Ferraris. That's because the waiting list to buy certain new models can stretch to more than a year, meaning part of the value of preowned Ferraris is avoiding the wait. Simon Kidston, founder of Geneva-based collectible-car advisory and research company Kidston, said it "remains to be seen whether by ramping up production, the secondhand values start to soften." "Ferraris do hold their value quite well compared to Aston Martins or Maseratis or Bentleys," he said. Increased production will likely have less of an impact on collectors, who shy away from normal production models, Kidston said. In its filing, Ferrari said it will "maintain a reputation of exclusivity and scarcity among purchasers of our cars and deliberately monitor and maintain our production volumes and delivery wait times to promote this reputation." The automaker also said it will preserve its pricing and reputation for technology and craftsmanship by making special limited-edition cars and supercars like the LaFerrari, priced at $1.2 million or more. Kidston said values for those special Ferraris, which are made by the hundreds rather than thousands, will continue to hold up because of their rarity. "The LaFerrari and the FXX, cars like these that give the Ferrari brand its halo effect, will still be popular and hold their value," he said. "Those cars are like Patek Philippes. You buy them to hold for the next generation. They're an investment not a plaything. But no collector would buy a normal production Ferrari as an investment." Ferrari later this month is scheduled to price 17.2 million shares it will offer to the public, equal to about 9 percent of the company, as part of its planned spinoff from Fiat Chrysler (FCA-IT) . The automaker said it expects the offering price for the shares to fall between $48 and $52, valuing the company at as much as $9.8 billion. That planned price reflects Ferrari's assertion that it is more comparable to a luxury company than carmaker, with a price-earnings multiple far higher than other car companies. In its filing, Ferrari said that for the quarter ended Sept. 30, it expects to report revenue of between 720 million euros and 730 million euros ($820 million and $830 million), up 9 to 10 percent over last year, and adjusted EBITDA of between 210 million euros and 215 million euros, up 19 to 22 percent over the same quarter in 2014. Ferrari also said in its filing that it plans to expand the brand through theme parks, retail stores and licensing deals for sportswear, watches, electronics and other accessories. "We believe our success in these activities demonstrates the value of Ferrari as a true global absolute luxury brand," the company said.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterates Moscow's readiness to work with Syria's main Western-backed opposition group, the Free Syrian Army, to find a political solution to the crisis.
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TCU or Baylor? Which team fits the College Football Playoff better? We're running into the second year of that question looking at the Week 7 Bowl Projections. This week, Baylor jumped TCU in our rankings and claims a spot in the College Football Playoff along with Ohio State, Clemson and LSU. Utah isn't far behind. MORE: Ranking the 1-loss teams | Four in, four out A look at Sporting News' bowl projections for the 2015-16 season heading into Week 6. A total of 41 bowls are on the schedule, and 80 FBS teams will play in bowl games this season. Here's a look at our picks for all those bowls, including the second College Football Playoff. Week 7 Bowl Projections Dec. 19: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Rice vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Dec. 19: Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl: Arizona vs. Boise State Dec. 19: Raycom Media Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Central Michigan Dec. 19: Cure Bowl: Appalachian State vs. East Carolina Dec. 19: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: South Alabama vs. Louisiana Tech Dec. 21: Miami Beach Bowl: Western Michigan vs. Connecticut Dec. 22: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Utah State Dec. 22: Boca Raton Bowl: Ohio vs. Memphis Dec. 23: San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl: Oregon vs. Air Force Dec. 23: GoDaddy Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Toledo Dec. 24: Popeyes Bahamas Bowl: Northern Illinois vs. Southern Mississippi Dec. 24: Hawaii Bowl: BYU vs. Temple Dec. 26: St. Petersburg Bowl: Illinois vs. Western Kentucky Dec. 26: Hyundai Sun Bowl: Miami, Fla. vs. USC Dec. 26: Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl: Louisville vs. Marshall Dec. 26: New Era Pinstripe Bowl: Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh Dec. 26: Camping World Independence Bowl: N.C. State vs. Arkansas Dec. 26: Foster Farms Bowl: Penn State vs. Arizona State Dec. 28: Military Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Navy Dec. 28: Quick Lane Bowl: Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech Dec. 29: Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl: San Jose State vs. Middle Tennessee State Dec. 29: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Indiana vs. San Diego State Dec. 29: Russell Athletic Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Florida State Dec. 29: AdvoCare Texas Bowl: West Virginia vs.Tennessee Dec. 30: Birmingham Bowl: Kentucky vs. Cincinnati Dec. 30: Belk Bowl: North Carolina vs. Auburn Dec. 30: Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl: Northwestern vs. Missouri Dec. 30: National University Holiday Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Cal Jan. 1: Outback Bowl: Iowa vs. Ole Miss Jan. 1: Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Florida Jan. 2: AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State Jan. 2: TaxSlayer Bowl: Duke vs. Georgia Jan. 2: Valero Alamo Bowl: Oklahoma vs. UCLA Jan. 2: TicketCity Cactus Bowl: Kansas State vs. Washington New Year's Day Six Jan. 1: Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: Utah vs. Texas A&M Jan. 1: Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. TCU Jan. 1: Rose Bowl Game: Stanford vs. Michigan State Dec. 31: Vizio Fiesta Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Houston Dec. 31: Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Playoff Semifinal): Ohio State vs. Clemson Dec. 31: Capital One Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal): LSU vs.Baylor Jan. 11: College Football Championship Game: Ohio State vs. Baylor
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Sales of recreational and medicinal marijuana continue to rise
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MIAMI Michael Hernandez will face a judge again Wednesday, more than a decade after he coldly killed a teenage classmate inside a bathroom at Southwood Middle School. Hernandez was just 14 at the time he lured his friend, Jaime Gough, also 14, into a bathroom stall and stabbed him more than 40 times a savage murder that got him sentenced to life in prison. But now that punishment will be reconsidered, the latest and highest profile murder case in Miami-Dade to undergo a new sentencing hearing since the U.S. Supreme Court banned automatic life terms without the possibility of parole for minors convicted of murder. Prosecutors will try to convince a judge that Hernandez remains a threat and should be kept behind bars for life. Their evidence could include chilling recordings of jail calls from Hernandez describing serial killers, joking about his inability to cry and listening to heavy metal music laden with violent lyrics and imagery. "Michael Hernandez is a danger to the community," said Jorge Gough, the slain teen's father, who pointed to this month's mass shooting at an Oregon community college by a disturbed student as a potential consequence of reducing the sentence. "We see what's happening in Oregon. We don't need somebody like Michael Hernandez on the streets. He gets out and he could do the same thing or worse." Miami-Dade Circuit Judge John Schlesinger, who is now a civil court judge, will return to the criminal courthouse to preside over what could be a three-day hearing. Schlesinger could still sentence Hernandez to life in prison. Under a recently enacted Florida law, Hernandez after 25 years behind bars will nonetheless be eligible for a judge to consider a possible release. Jorge Gough, who along with his wife wrote a book about forgiveness in the wake of their son's murder, will attend the hearing. "Forgiveness is my choice. It has nothing to with justice," he said. "If you commit a crime, there are consequences. This kid was sentenced to life and we want the same sentence." Hernandez's defense attorneys declined to comment. The defendant's father told the Miami Herald in March that the legal rulings that allowed for his resentencing "give us hope." "We're trying to get our son the help he needs," he said at the time. Hernandez, now 25, has spent more than a decade behind bars. A jury in 2008 found him guilty of first-degree murder, rejecting Hernandez's claim that he was legally insane at the time of the killing. At trial, jurors heard that Hernandez became fixated on becoming a serial killer, even penning a list in his journal of other people he wanted to murder. The day of the crime in 2004, Hernandez tried unsuccessfully to coax another student into the bathroom at the school in suburban Palmetto Bay. He succeeded with Jaime Gough, stabbing the bespectacled boy in the bathroom stall then waiting to check to see if his friend was dead. To police, Hernandez first denied any involvement. But then, in clinical detail, he described how he slit his friend's throat then stashed the knife in a hidden pocket in his backpack before heading to his first-period class. His defense lawyer argued Hernandez was mentally ill, as evidenced by bizarre writings in his journal. "You heard he was talking to a penny and taking advice from his dog. That's crazy," attorney Richard Rosenbaum told jurors. It was an argument they ultimately rejected. At the time, Judge Schlesinger had no discretion in sentencing Hernandez first-degree murder carried an automatic life prison term, regardless of the defendant's age. Then in 2012, in a case called Miller v. Alabama, the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed mandatory life prison terms, saying it amounted to cruel and unusual punishment for minors. The case followed another landmark ruling in Graham v. Florida that outright banned life sentences for juveniles in non-homicide cases. In both rulings, justices noted that science shows juveniles do not have fully formed brains and are susceptible to peer pressure. For years, Florida courts struggled with finding appropriate punishment for underage killers and determining whether the federal decision applied to older cases. Last year, the Florida Legislature finally enacted a new law that requires a judge to "review" a killer's sentence after 25 years, possibly reducing the term if the person was deemed to be fit to reenter society. But the law did not apply to cases from before it went into effect: July 1, 2014. Then in March, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously broadened the law, saying it should apply to even older cases. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said in a statement: "We respect the United States Supreme Court ruling and we are making every effort to prepare for the sentencing hearing." Hernandez's time behind bars will likely be a major focus of the resentencing hearing. His jail calls, listed as evidence and obtained through a public-records request, may offer an important window into his current attitudes. Most of the calls are with his parents and a woman he met through the website LoveAPrisoner.com. In one jail call, Hernandez blasted the "needless formality" of yet another psychological exam. "Why don't you practice ... learning how to cry?" the woman asked. "I may have to stab myself," Hernandez joked. "I can tell them about the time I almost cried when Brian got killed on 'Family Guy.'" In another call, Hernandez explained to the woman that he learned that serial killer Ed Gein who fashioned clothes from the skin of dead people was the inspiration for the villain in the movie "Silence of the Lambs." The two traded laughs about one day selling "skin suits." In many of the calls, Hernandez's father logged on to YouTube and played songs from heavy metal bands, including one Scottish group called Bleed From Within. "That's the going to be the theme," Hernandez laughed. "See how many bands with blood I know." The song's lyrics: "I am filled with reason to seek revenge. ... My thoughts are sickening mindless rage flooding out of me."
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With the Patriots expected to exact revenge against the Colts in every way possible this weekend, Stephen Gostkowski is firmly entrenched at No. 1 in our fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 6. Not that Gostkowski needed the help, but kicking for a vindictive offense should lead to a lot of points this weekend, even if they come one at a time. Meanwhile, fantasy owners will need to replace bye-week kickers Dan Bailey, Greg Zuerlein, Sebastian Janikowski and Connor Barth (OK, just Bailey), so let's take a look at the full fantasy kicker rankings for Week 6. MORE: Week 6 fantasy football rankings: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Defenses Week 6 fantasy football rankings, Kickers 1. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots at Colts 2. Steven Hauschka, Seahawks vs. Panthers 3. Brandon McManus, Broncos at Browns 4. Josh Brown, Giants at Eagles 5. Justin Tucker, Ravens at 49ers 6. Matt Bryant, Falcons at Saints 7. Cairo Santos, Chiefs at Vikings 8. Chandler Catanzaro, Cardinals at Steelers 9. Robbie Gould, Bears at Lions 10. Travis Coons, Browns vs. Broncos 11. Mason Crosby, Packers vs. Chargers 12. Adam Vinatieri, Colts vs. Patriots MORE: Best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 6 Best of the rest 13. Graham Gano, Panthers at Seahawks 14. Josh Lambo, Chargers at Packers 15. Mike Nugent, Bengals at Bills 16. Blair Walsh, Vikings vs. Chiefs 17. Caleb Sturgis, Eagles vs. Giants 18. Dan Carpenter, Bills vs. Bengals 19. Phil Dawson, 49ers vs. Ravens 20. Nick Novak, Texans at Jaguars 21. Nick Folk, Jets vs. Redskins 22. Dustin Hopkins, Redskins at Jets 23. Zach Hocker, Saints vs. Falcons 24. Ryan Succop, Titans vs. Dolphins 25. Jason Myers, Jaguars vs. Texans 26. Matt Prater, Lions vs. Bears 27. Andrew Franks, Dolphins at Titans 28. Chris Boswell, Steelers vs. Cardinals 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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British-born economist Angus Deaton, who has won the 2015 economics Nobel Prize for his work on consumption, poverty and welfare, says he still can't quite believe the news. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign reports that it raised $26 million last quarter, nearly tying the Clinton campaign's quarterly total.
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Think Halloween is only meant for the big kids? Think again! These 30 babies totally crushed Halloween and overall cuteness, proving that Chipotle babies might just be the cutest thing ever!
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Taylor Swift's relationship with boyfriend Calvin Harris may not have a happy ending because apparently Calvin Harris has already got that covered! Yep, crazy rumors are swirling that T-Swift broke it off with her DJ bf because he was visiting Thai massage parlors too much and getting more than just massages. Now this is just a rumor, but if it turns out to be true, we can expect Tay Tay's next album to be complete fire revealing Calvin's dirty secrets!
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A Florida man blamed his dog for driving his car when he was busted by cops for a suspected DUI. Rob Smith (@robsmithonline) has the story.
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Reaction from Fox News national security analyst KT McFarland
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Imagine a future where you could transmit a unique feeling, a hard-to-translate thought process, or precise motor movements via a neural pattern from your brain to someone else's brain, sharing what can't otherwise be easily communicated. This is the goal of new research conducted at the University of Washington (UW). In the UW experiment, published in PLOS ONE , subjects played a 20 Questions style game through a direct brain-to-brain connection, and accurately guessed what object was on the other person's mind 72 percent of the time. "We wanted to show that this brain-to-brain interface can be used to do something highly interactive and collaborative," lead author Andrea Stocco, an assistant professor of psychology and researcher at UW's Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, tells mental_floss, The function of the experiment is conceptually simple, Stocco says. Two people sit apart in different buildings. One, the respondent, is wearing a cap connected to electroencephalography machine (EEG) that records electrical brain activity. A magnetic coil is placed behind the head of the other participant, the inquirer. The coil delivers "transcranial magnetic stimulation." The respondent is given an object to think of, much like in the game Twenty Questions. Then the inquirer chooses questions to send to the respondent via the Internet. The respondent answers the questions using only their brainwaves, by thinking the answer "yes" or "no." "Yes and no buttons are designed with lights around them to generate different visual signals, which we can pick up by analyzing brain waves in the visual part of the brain," Stocco says. These yes and no answers send a signal to the inquirer and activate the magnetic coil connected to the inquirer's cap. Only a "yes" answer generates enough stimuli to activate the visual cortex, thus allowing the inquirer to see a subtle flash of light, or " phosphene ." "We have a lot of control conditions to limit chance and use complicated math to measure the results," Stocco says. "After, we measured performance and found the rate of success was much higher than what would happen by chance." Participants were able to guess the correct object 72 percent of the time, compared with just 18 percent in the control rounds. This study evolved from research that has been ongoing since 2011 between Stocco, Rajesh Rao, and Chantel Prat, fellow UW professors. The researchers received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to pursue these kinds of brain-to-brain interfaces. Stocco hopes that this technology could one day be used to "transfer more complicated things" between brains, like emotions but also brain states, such as signals from an alert person to a sleepy one, and other forms of nonverbal communication. "There is an entire realm of things we have a hard time communicating," Stocco says. He gives the example of one day taking an ADHD student who struggles to focus, and linking them up to the brain of a " neurotypical " person who has good focus. In theory, the calm neural pattern of the neurotypical student could perhaps be transmitted to the ADHD student to help him focus. "Person-to-person transfer is a long way off, but you would be amazed by the progress," he says, pointing out that wireless EEG headsets are already available for use in gaming. "We can record brain activity, but no one has been able to transfer it until now. In all kinds of different experiences, the neurosignals recorded could become a shortcut."
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Apple (AAPL) has done better than the broader market this year, rising 1.5 percent while the S&P 500 (.SPX) has fallen more than 2 percent. However, the stock is still on track to log its worst performance in six years. In 2008, Apple shares fell more than 50 percent. Since then, the stock has consistently risen 5 percent or more. Max Wolff, chief economist at Manhattan Venture Partners, said the stock's lackluster performance this year is likely due to concern about the completion of the Apple car, sales of the new Apple watch and more risk-averse investors. "Some of the bloom is off the rose," Wolff said Friday on CNBC's " Trading Nation ." "I think that's a little bit unfair. We still think it's a great story, we still think its going to have a good six months, but some of the excitement and momentum traders have backed off, probably in part because of a risk-off general attitude in the markets." However, Wolff said Apple's third-quarter earnings report, which is scheduled for Oct. 27, could bring some of that excitement back. "We tend to see a little bit of a trail down in Apple going into earnings, we tend to see people be worried. And then we see the shares strengthen after the earnings are reported," he said. Heading into earnings, volatility in Apple shares are notably high relative to the broader market, Stacey Gilbert of Susquehanna said Friday. "Apple seems to be unlikely to visit its lows or its highs, but there is some real energy built up in this stock where it could have some potential move, particularly as we get to earnings," Gilbert said Friday on "Trading Nation." However, Gilbert said the options market is showing a very little chance that Apple will go back to its all-time high of $135. "I can remember talking about how it's going to be the next trillion-dollar company," Gilbert said. "Now we're kind of talking about how disappointed we are in the year-to-date performance."
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A judge ruled on Monday that 16-year-old Tulsa-area boy, Michael Bever, accused of working with his brother to murder their parents and three siblings will be tried as an adult on first-degree murder charges. Lawyers for the teen asked the court that he be tried under provisions of the juvenile code, which the judge rejected. Bever and his brother Robert, 18, have been charged with killing five family members at their Broken Arrow home outside of Tulsa in July.
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The star cars set to shine at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Tokyo Motor Show 2015 preview The Tokyo Motor Show 2015 gets underway later this month and it looks like Japanese manufacturers have some real treats in store for car fans. Here's what we've got to look forward to… What is the Tokyo Motor Show? The biannual Tokyo Motor Show is one of the A-list motor shows on the calendar. The Japanese automotive industry is enormous Toyota will likely soon be confirmed as the biggest car maker in the world and Tokyo is its chance to show off on its home soil. How important is the Tokyo Motor Show? The Tokyo Motor Show is very important: it is Japan's chance to set the agenda, showcasing the futuristic models its brands think will shape the automotive landscape in years to come. Typically Domestic and European brands struggle to get attention, so don't expect too many Fords and Chevys here. When is the Tokyo Motor Show held? The 44th Tokyo Motor Show starts on 28 October for the opening press day; the opening ceremony is on 30th October and the show runs until 8 November. Tokyo Motor Show: the star cars This year, there are umpteen world debuts of important production cars and even more important future concepts. Here, in alphabetical order, are the cars we already know are set to star at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. BMW M4 GTS BMW's 500-hp stormer: Japan has always loved ultra-special BMWs which is why the brand's giving the new track-ready M4 its debut in Tokyo. Honda FCV Honda's giving an all-new fuel-cell production car its world debut at Tokyo. The FCV name is still 'tentative'; we'd say it's odds-on to be the name for Honda's Toyota Mirai rival. Honda WALKER concepts Personal mobility solutions is a Honda forte so we can look forward to plenty from its fledging 'Wander' range. Honda Civic Type R Believe it or not, this will be the first major showing of the Civic Type R in Japan. The turbocharged hatchback will be built in England and shipped back to Japan for consumption in its home market. Honda Project 2&4 Honda's oddball Project 2&4 also goes before home market eyes at Tokyo, after debuting at Frankfurt. Honda Motorcycles Light Weight Super Sports Concept Honda is just as famous for its motorcycles and this concept model is said to preview a future ultra-fast super sports model. Honda Motorcycles EV-Cub Concept The Honda Cub put the world on two wheels: could the EV-Cub Concept show the two-wheeled world how it can go zero-emissions? Honda Motorcycles NEOWING Three-wheel motorcycles are becoming rather popular these days: Honda's NEOWING concept is a sport hybrid that's both sporty but stable. The link to the iconic Honda Goldwing is intentional… Mitsubishi eX1 Concept Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV shows electric drive can work on an SUV; the eX1 Concept s the next stage an all-electric compact SUV that we're looking forward to seeing. Mitsubishi 50 years of Mitsubishi EVs Mitsubishi has form with EVs, mind. At Tokyo, it'll be showing us how it has been embracing electric drive for half a century. Nissan Teatro for Dayz The Nissan Cube-esque Teatro for Dayz is a car for the young, fully connected generation people who don't like driving but do like keeping in touch. It's the most 'social' EV in the world. Nissan Gripz Concept We saw this at Frankfurt: now it's time for Tokyo to decide whether the Gripz Concept is a viable sport-crossover twist on the affordable Datsun 240Z sports car of the 1970s. Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo Is this how the next Nissan GT-R will look? We dearly hope so, particularly in this new-for-Tokyo red colour. Nissan Rogue Hybrid The Rogue looks to be getting a new sibling later this year. This hybrid version will no doubt appeal to those who prefer their crossovers on the green side. Mazda sports car concept Mazda's really teasing us with this dimly-lit concept. What is it a GT version of the MX-5? A rotary-engined replacement for the old RX-8? We can't wait to find out. Mazda Koeru More familiar is the Mazda Koeru concept car, making its first appearance in Tokyo. Subaru Viziv Future Concept The Subaru Viziv concept rolls out again. It's a technological showcase rather than a preview of a future crossover, says Subaru: whatever it is, just make something of it already. Subaru Impreza Concept The long-awaited new Subaru Impreza will debut in concept form at Tokyo. The initial sketch suggests a cool-looking thing here's hoping it transfers through to reality. Subaru Forester facelift The current Subaru Forester is a bit ugly: will the facelift that's due at Tokyo fix it? Subaru XV facelift The current Subaru XV is a bit dated: will the facelift that's due at Tokyo revive it? Suzuki IGNIS Concept Although Suzuki no longer sells cars in the United States, it's one of the most popular brands in Japan. Its Tokyo Motor Show stand is gearing up to reflect this the smartly-styled Ignis Concept is just for starters… Suzuki MIGHTY DECK Concept How's this for an urban crossover pickup a two-seat minicar with a canvass roof and fully-configurable open rear deck! We love it already, Suzuki. Suzuki Air Triser We also love this fantastic micro-MPV: it has three rows of seats, which can even be twisted round to face one another in the rear. Suzuki has form in tiny people carriers like this we'd love it to make this concept. Suzuki IGNIS-Trail Concept Just as other brands make crossover versions of their regular hatchbacks, so it seems Suzuki is planning the same for the new Ignis. Watch out, Chevy Trax! Suzuki Baleno Given all those exciting concept cars, the rather mundane Baleno seems a bit of an anti-climax. Toyota S-FR This is potentially brilliant an entry-level front-engine rear-wheel drive sports car in the spirit of the modern Scion FR-S plus the classic 2000GT and S800. It looks sublime: we can't wait to find out more about it. Toyota FCV Plus Toyota's looking ahead with the FCV Plus, to a world where hydrogen is freely available and cars can act as mobile power stations. A future compact car star? Toyota KIKAI The world's going electric so we won't have engines, exhausts and fuel tanks in the future. Toyota's thus celebrating them while it can, by fully exposing them on the 'inside out' KIKAI. Toyota Kirobo Mini Kirobo the robot has been to space: now they have a baby sibling, as part of Toyota's on-going plans to "explore meaningful communications between humans and robots". Toyota Prius Gen 4 Remarkably, the game-changing Toyota Prius has yet to be seen in fourth-generation guise in Japan. Tokyo puts that right. Toyota C-HR Concept Toyota's C-HR Concept previews a Nissan JUKE crossover that is focused on a younger demographic. We expect this one to be sold as a Scion -- if it makes it to production.
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Florida quarterback Will Grier will be suspended for the rest of the season for a violation of NCAA rules, according to Mike Huegenin of Gridironnow.com . In six games this season, Grier has thrown for 1,202 yards, 10 TDs and three interceptions. The Gators are No. 8 in this week's AP poll and travel to play No. 6 LSU on Saturday night. MORE: This week's SN Power Rankings | Ranking the best 1-loss teams The news will officially be announced at 2:30 Monday, according to the report. ESPN.com's Bretty McMurphy also reported the news and the reason behind the suspension. Florida QB Will Grier suspended for season for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs, source told @ESPN Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) October 12, 2015
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The highest office in the land is taking up standing desks. In late September, the White House officially requested up to $700,000 worth of standing desks. GovExec uncovered a public solicitation from the Executive Office of the President, in which the administration outlined in detail the kinds of desk equipment they want (" Varidesk brand name or equal"). If you're wondering whether you too should take a stand, here are a few advantages of standing rather than sitting at work: A reduced risk of obesity. People who are "fidgety," researchers say , tend to be thinner than those who stay still all day. A lower risk of metabolic problems and cardiovascular disease. Research suggests that sitting for too long can mess up your body's metabolism of sugar and fat, which can contribute to diabetes and heart disease. A reduced risk of cancer for women. Though it's unclear how exactly sitting increases the risk of cancer, it's possible that sitting for too long decreases metabolism , and may have an effect on body fat and estrogen levels, all of which may be linked to the development of some cancers. A lower long-term mortality risk , presumably because you're less likely to die from issues like diabetes and cancer. One study found that if Americans limited their sitting to just three hours per day, life expectancy could increase by two years. Increased productivity and focus. One study found that people were 10% more productive when they used a standing desk compared to when they were sitting. Participants in the study noted that they found it easier to concentrate when they were standing. The White House's request comes at an interesting point in the standing-desk craze: They're common enough that most offices have at least a few workers using them, but not so ordinary that people know what proper standing-desk "etiquette" is. For example, The New York Times recently ran stories called " What to Wear at a Standing Desk " and " How to Use a Standing Desk Without Annoying Your Coworkers ." (Heels are a hindrance and underwear is a must, according to standing-desk aficionados interviewed by The Times.) As one publishing consultant quoted in the latter Times article said, standing desks are "still viewed as being somewhat dorky." But it's possible that standing desks could become more mainstream now that Barack Obama's jumped on the bandwagon. Workers might be more likely to request that their employers provide them with standing desks and companies might be more inclined to grant their requests. In the meantime, here's how to create a standing desk of your own. NOW WATCH: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has an interesting theory about Donald Trump
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NEW YORK (MainStreet) A Johannesburg financial tech company has developed an app that enables users to create a credit card number from their mobile phone, generating a virtual credit card for every online purchase. During a time when credit card fraud is rising , the app is likely to be welcomed, but will it really be fraud-proof? Zazoo, a subsidiary of Net1, a leading electronic payment system provider, has generated an app known as VCpay. Users download the app and then upload money onto it by depositing funds into an account via a bank or credit card, or by using EasyPay cashpoints. Users then generate a credit card number, creating a VCpay Virtual Prepaid MasterCard on their phone and can use it to make purchases that do not require a physical card. As the VCpay website says, by creating virtual credit card numbers, users never expose their true account number, thus helping to secure their identity and account from fraud. Furthermore, with no bill to pay at the end of the month, VCpay users don't run the risk of acquiring late fees. To sign-up for the prepaid system, no bank details are required, and the company does not perform credit checks. As well as paying for goods online, the new banking app provides a full mobile banking solution, enabling users to check their balance, view transactions and locate their nearest loading provider. VCpay speaks of how the virtual credit card eliminates the discomfort many online consumers feel about exposing their credit card number online. Another advantage of virtual credit cards, the company claims, is that they "can only be charged up to the amount that you specify, and cannot be reused once that limit is reached." It's no secret that online credit card fraud is on the rise. In August, the Nielsen Report estimated that in 2014 payment card fraud reached $14 billion globally. According to the report, card fraud had risen by 19% in 2014 and card sales had only increased by 15%. Some 47% of credit card fraud worldwide occurs in the U.S. As The Telegraph reports, the increase in financial fraud online comes despite a "rollout of more stringent log-in processes, such as issuing customers with 'security keys,' calculators that generate new passwords each time a customer wants to access their accounts." If such sophisticated anti-financial fraud devices aren't making the grade in stamping out online banking fraud, it begs the question: does a virtual credit card app really have the answer? Steve Kenneally, vice president of the American Bankers Association, is keen to shout about the anti-fraud attributions of the virtual credit card. It's like "putting a wall" between your transaction and your regular account, Kenneally told CreditCards.com. "It's just one more tool in the consumer's toolbox if they want to help protect themselves from all the trials and tribulations that come from having your credit card compromised," Kenneally continued. However, the virtual credit card is not without its criticism. As My Bank Tracker notes, verifying transactions in certain situations can be problematic. For example, if you reserve a hotel room online through this virtual encryption process, you may run into trouble when, upon arrival at the hotel, you are asked to present the credit card you used. Returning goods can also prove difficult if you've used a virtual credit card to pay for the item. As being refunded onto a virtual card isn't as clear cut as when using a conventional credit card, consumers may have to accept a gift card or store credit in lieu of having the money directly refunded. As Jeremy Mozlin, author at Century Business Solutions, experts in providing cutting-edge payment processing technologies, acknowledges, whilst in combining the same NFC technology as contactless cards with the added of advantage of being completely virtual, means virtual cards win the award for safest card, no card is completely fraud-proof. "All throughout history, we've preyed off each other when necessary, and, when technology exists to steal someone's money, some people will devote their resources to learning about it and ultimately employing it for their own use," Mozlin warns. Rijinder Tumber, cyber security specialist at RS Tumber Ltd, shares Mozlin concerns. Tumber said that while new technology brings new innovation, it almost always brings new risks and vulnerabilities; he believes virtual credit cards will eventually bring a new set of problems for users. Tumber spoke of how with virtual credit cards, certain spending parameters can be controlled, such as the amount and location of spending. "However, can these spending controls be changed by a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?" said Tumber. "Such an attack can change these controls without the user's knowledge. Considering cybercrime kits, such as the Zeus and SpyEye Trojans, MITM is a credible threat." The cybercrime expert also warned of the potential treats of mobile banking apps. He cited research carried out in 2014 by Ariel Sanchez, a researcher for security assessment company IOActive. Sanchez tested how banking apps communicated with security options, information exposed through logs and any inherent vulnerabilities. He researched 40 different iOS banking apps utilized by 60 different banks in approximately 20 counties. The research found that all 40 banking apps could be installed and run on jail-broken devices. As Tumber explains, jail breaking prevents iOS protection, allowing restricted resources to be accessed. Not only this, but 70% of the apps offered no two-factor authentication. So if the mobile device is stolen as well as the username and password, there is no additional layer of protection against authorized access to the mobile device/bank account. Furthermore, even when using encryption, 40% of the apps did not validate the authenticity of digital certificates received from the server, thus, according to Tumber, "rendering them vulnerable to MITM attacks using fake certificates." "The concept of virtual credit cards is good, and I commend those who bring new ways to counter cyber-attacks," Tumber said. "However, this new innovation requires further testing in the consumer market. Whilst these cards bring heightening security, cyber criminals constantly explore innovative ways to discover new attack vectors, and mobile apps have already been found to be vulnerable to attacks." Though for some who have been the victim of financial fraud online, the prospect of using a virtual credit card appeals. 39-year-old Rebecca Jivani from London has fallen victim to credit card fraud, twice. The first time £750 was racked up on her credit card in online stores and the second a company she had used on the Internet used her card to take another £150 the following month. "I am definitely willing to try a virtual credit card if it can put a stop to hackers compromising your details resulting in a nasty shock when you check your statement," Jivani told TheStreet . It seems the virtual credit card may be a plausible option in helping to stamp out burgeoning credit card and financial fraud online. The only problem is that as the developers become more sophisticated so too do the criminals.
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The youth takeover movement has a European component now with the British Masters victory by England's Matt Fitzpatrick, who turned 21 only last month. "He looks young enough to be delivering newspapers rather than starring in them but make no mistake: Matt Fitzpatrick deserves all the headlines," Derek Lawrenson writes in the Daily Mail . "The youngest player in the field…completed the spectacular relaunch of this much-loved tournament with a stirring back nine that confirmed him as Britain's newest sports star." Mike Clayton is a former European Tour player turned respected course architect who in this story by John Huggan of the Scotsman has some interesting observations about modern architecture. "Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer built their careers around the biggest events, the four major championships, Clayton said. "But when they started building courses they teed-up every week and thought the Open was no more significant than the Quad Cities Open. They built wherever they went, wherever there was money, in complete contrast to how they behaved during their playing careers." * The misinterpretation of an obscure rule in the Presidents Cup last week points to a larger issue for the game, Jason Sobel of ESPN writes . "In golf, in which rules aren't just rules but official, black-and-white Rules, the follies of both parties involved should only further alienate those who might have otherwise been inclined to play and watch the game. Think of it this way: If a player competing in his 11th Presidents Cup [Phil Mickelson] didn't know the rule, and the governing rules committee didn't know the proper penalty, what hope is there for the rest of us?" More from Golf Digest: The Best Jordan Spieth Moments of 2015 The Hottest PGA Tour Wives and Girlfriends How to Play Augusta National Without Becoming a Member
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An Israeli Arab stabbed and wounded four Jews after ramming his car into them near the northern kibbutz of Gan Shmuel on Sunday, police said.
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Thabo Sefolosha had trouble sleeping the week of his trial. Who could blame him? Sefolosha believed in his innocence so much that he risked a conviction in a jury trial rather than take a sweetheart plea deal. Principled on the issue, Sefolosha said no to the plea, a deal some attorneys would have demanded their client take. His attorney Alex Spiro didn't didn't make that demand, but reiterated a few times what a nice deal it was. Sefolosha went to a trial, and late last week, a jury in New York found him not guilty of three misdemeanor charges (obstructing government administration, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest) stemming from an incident between New York Police Department officers and Sefolosha in Manhattan on April 8. Sefolosha sustained a broken right fibula and ligament damage, and he said in a statement in April that police caused the injury. Under oath in the trial, Sefolosha testified he had a verbal exchange with an officer and said an officer kicked him in the leg. Sefolosha missed the rest of the season, including the playoffs, with the injuries, but more important than that, it jeopardized his career. Sefolosha wanted vindication, and principle was a significant factor in his search for justice. But there could be more than principle involved. A plea deal may have limited his ability to sue in civil court. The not guilty verdict opens the door for a civil suit, but Sefolosha hasn't said whether he plans to do that. Hawks officials who saw X-rays were concerned about Sefolosha's basketball future. He is entering the second year of a three-year, $12 million contract. He has rehabbed and wants to play this season. But what if he is never the same player he was before the injury? What if the long-term damage to his leg prevents him from securing another lucrative contract? Going after the city could help him guard against potential financial losses as an NBA player. The trial was a risk, given Sefolosha could've agreed to a meaningless plea. How toothless? The prosecution removed the day of community service from the adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) and agreed to drop the charges in six months if Sefolosha stayed out of trouble. It was a trial some thought deserved more attention because it's an NBA player whose season was cut short and his livelihood jeopardized and because former tennis player James Blake was accosted by an NYPD policeman in front of a New York hotel during the U.S. Open. Spiro gets the question from just about every client: What would you do if you were me? Spiro refuses to answer. It's the client's decision. But for Sefolosha, he answered. Spiro would've taken ACD and moved on with life. But Spiro also believes if there's a principled reason for going to trial, he understands his client's wishes. Spiro wanted Sefolosha to know two things: By turning down a gift from the district attorney's office, the prosecution would come after him hard in a trial, and Sefolosha needed to realize a conviction was possible. "It was important to me as a man, a father to two young girls and as a role model, to stand up for what I believe in and have my name cleared of any wrongdoing," Sefolosha said in a lengthy statement. Sefolosha had support from his team, the Atlanta Hawks, the National Basketball Players Association, the NBA and family and friends. "It's troubling to me that with so much evidence in my support that this case would even be brought to trial and that I had to defend myself so hard to get justice," Sefolosha said. "It pains me to think about all of the innocent people who aren't fortunate enough to have the resources, visibility and access to quality legal counsel that I have had." Last season on Dec. 5, Sefolosha tweeted a picture from an Eric Garner protest march in New York and wrote "It was good to be in NY and see people getting there voice heard by protesting in the streets. #powertothepeople #icantbreath #icouldbenext" Sefolosha had support because of the person he is. Born in Switzerland, he is the son of a South African musician (Patrick) and Swiss artist (Christine). He knows three languages and has traveled the world. He's involved in philanthropic efforts and was giving a homeless man money just before the incident with police. That doesn't automatically make Sefolosha not guilty. But his character had been established, and prosecution faced a defendant who had the resources and conviction to fight back.
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