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There are certain things to expect in October: pumpkin picking, state fairs, an extra trip to the store when your candy arsenal runs low and some friendly competition between neighbors. If you live on a block that goes all out for Halloween, complete with tombstones, skeletons, and oversize spiders, it might be time to step up your game. Fortunately, the key to a truly spooky house is both easy and inexpensive: the ghastly glow from a DIY fog machine. The secret ingredient in a homemade fog machine is dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide. Drop it into hot water, and the temperature difference turns the solid into water vapor, or "fog." With this chemistry trick in mind, self-described tinkerer and Instructables user Kipkay rummaged through his recycling bin for materials he could use to build a contraption that could fog up his walkway. He chose a large, emptied-out coffee can for the base and, to dispense the fog created by the melting ice, attached an old computer fan to the lid of the coffee can through a cut-to-fit hole. (The process of tracing the fan onto the lid, cutting along the outline, and fitting the fan in place so that the air flows into the can is strikingly similar to the structure of that DIY air conditioning unit we discovered this summer.) With its wires connected to a 9-volt battery clip, the computer fan has enough juice to operate for up to two hours. Finally, Kipkay attached a hose to serve as an exit for the billowing fog. This machine uses a section of a pool hose, but don't be afraid to get creative! Use whatever you have around the house; even a gutter downspout or a long vacuum attachment will do the trick. A hole cut through the side of the can Kipkay used metal shears and his Dremel to get the job done and a few drops of hot glue will ensure a snug fit for the hose. Want to test out your handiwork before the big day? Pick up some dry ice at your local big-box store, and heat up some water on your stove. Pour the heated water into your coffee can, and hook up the battery clip to the fan so your machine is ready for action. Then put on a pair of thick work gloves so the ice does not come into contact with your skin, drop the dry ice into the can, and replace the lid. Once you get the computer fan whirring and the dry ice starts reacting with the hot water, thick fog should come pouring out of the hose. With your fog machine hard at work outside, the gray haze settling over the yard will make your front walk feel like a graveyard after dark.Sure, you'll save some money this October with your compact machine made of recycled parts, but the real joy of this DIY lies in the way a little smoky fog will heat up even the simplest Halloween display! And now, with your very own fog maker close at hand, you'll never have to haunt the seasonal sale section again. FOR MORE: Instructables | 4 | 95,400 | lifestyle |
25 Personal Photos of Will and Kate's Royal Life While the British royal family remain pretty private outside of their official appearances, they do offer more intimate glimpses at their personal lives with the release of official portraits from time to time. The photos are typically shared to commemorate a special occasion, like a wedding or a birthday, and they are more often than not totally frame-worthy. Prince William and Kate Middleton took their first official photos following their 2010 engagement, and in the years since they've shared multiple sets of images marking important milestones in their lives. Scroll through to get a glimpse at Will and Kate's royal life as told by their palace-approved photographs. Follow us on Facebook. Official Engagement Portraits Kate and William posed in the Cornwall Room at St. James's Palace for this adorable snap, which was released in December 2010 as one of their official engagement pictures. Follow us on Facebook. Another, more traditional photo, also taken by Mario Testino, was shared to mark their engagement in December 2010 as well. Follow us on Facebook. Official Wedding Portrait Hours after marrying at Westminster Abbey in April 2011, the newlyweds posed for Hugo Burnand in the throne room at Buckingham Palace. This royal portrait of the couple was one of three official photos later released to commemorate the special day. Follow us on Facebook. First Official Family Portraits The family's dog, Lupo, joined Kate, William, and a weeks-old Prince George for the royal baby's first portrait shoot in August 2013. Follow us on Facebook. The photos were taken by Kate's father, Michael Middleton, at the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, England. Follow us on Facebook. Official Prince George Christening Portraits Photographer Jason Bell was invited to capture the special event for the royal family, and the photos were released days later in October 2013. Follow us on Facebook. George and Kate took the center spot in this family portrait, which was taken in the Morning Room at Clarence House in London. Follow us on Facebook. The new family of three - featuring an excited baby prince! - was featured in one snap. Follow us on Facebook. Queen Elizabeth II posed with the three top heirs to the throne on Prince George's christening day. Follow us on Facebook. Official Royal Family Portrait The family huddled together at a windowsill in their Kensington Palace apartment for this snap by Jason Bell, which was released in March 2014. Eight-month-old George's personalized blue sweater (which retails for nearly $300 ) was gifted to Prince Charles by British brand Corgi. Follow us on Facebook. Prince George's Official First Birthday Portraits George was a star in his first birthday portraits, which were taken in June 2014, just a few weeks ahead of his actual July 22 birthday. Kate and William joined George at London's Natural History Museum for the candid family moments. 25 Personal Photos of Will and Kate's Royal Life George focused on a butterfly in one of the professional snaps. Prince George's Official Christmas Portraits George's Christmas 2014 portraits were snapped by Prince Harry's private secretary, Ed Lane Fox, in late November and were released in December 2014. The royal, who was just shy of 17 months old, sat on the steps in a courtyard at Kensington Palace for the festive photos. Unsurprisingly, George's navy Cath Kidston sweater vest sold out quickly after the photos were released and was later posted for nearly twice the original price on eBay. Princess Charlotte's First Official Portraits New mom of two Kate Middleton was behind the lens snapping these sweet first photos of Charlotte with her brother. The duchess took the photos at her family's country home, Anmer Hall, in mid-May, presumably just days after Charlotte's birth. The photos weren't released until early June and were first shared on the Kensington Palace Twitter account. Charlotte may have been the reason for the photos' release, but George easily managed to steal some of the spotlight with his smile. Princess Charlotte's Official Christening Portraits The royal family and Kate's immediate family sat for a special portrait at Sandringham Estate immediately after Charlotte's July 2015 christening. The photos were released days later. Mario Testino once again captured many sweet candid moments, including this one of Kate and Charlotte. This was the first official portrait of the new family of four. The adorable moments continued with one sweet capture of George with William. One day before Prince George's second birthday, the palace released yet another candid photo from Charlotte's christening. This one featured a super smiley George with his dad. | 4 | 95,401 | lifestyle |
The migrant was shot near the southeastern Bulgarian town of Sredets and died on his way to the hospital, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said late on Thursday. "A big group of illegal migrants attempted to enter Bulgaria from Turkey. One man suffered a gunshot wound in the incident," an spokeswoman told the AFP news agency. Authorities believe that the man and the rest of the group came from Afghanistan. Two border guards and a police officer intercepted some 50 illegal migrants who entered Bulgarian territory, according to a report on Bulgarian public radio BNR citing Georgy Kostov, the Interior Ministry's chief of staff . "They put up resistance during the arrest. One of the officers fired warning shots and, in his words, one of the migrants was wounded by a ricochet and later died," Kostov said. Authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, according to Kostov. He did not confirm earlier reports that some of the people in the group had been armed. Protecting the borders Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov left an EU summit on refugees in Brussels and returned home after hearing of the incident. EU Council President Donald Tusk said early Friday that Borisov informed him of his decision to return to Bulgaria, immediately before the EU members announced a new deal on refugees with Turkey. "For me it is the next argument of how important our discussion was tonight. Protection of our external borders is the main priority," Tusk said. "Mr. Borisov is absolutely aware that we are ready to help." The shooting is the most serious migrant-related incident in Bulgaria since the start of Europe's refugee crisis. EU member is not a part of the visa-free Schengen zone and most of the asylum seekers have chosen alternative routes to reach wealthier European countries. Bulgarian authorities have boosted border security on their 260-kilometer (162-mile) border with Turkey with extra manpower and a 30-kilometer razor wire fence. | 5 | 95,402 | news |
Whenever you get around to making up your bucket list of things you really want to do before you die, searching for a job isn't going to make it into consideration. While a great many people enjoy their jobs and find it meaningful, virtually no one likes looking for work. It is almost always simply a pain in the you-know-where! The reality is that there are several pain points in a job search. And while recognizing what they are won't in and of itself cure them, it will be able to help you to put your current situation into a larger perspective and begin the process of turning them into opportunities for your ongoing career development. 1. The pain of realizing it's time to begin a job search This is an uncomfortable moment, whether it comes after receiving that proverbial pink slip or after you reach your own conclusion that it's time to move on. You recognize that you no longer fit into a role that you once saw as promising. You don't yet know what's out there for you, and the prospect of looking for a new job is daunting. You are beginning a journey whose length and specific destination are unknown right now, but these factors will become clear as you take control of the situation and lay out a plan for job-search success. First and foremost, accept the fact that your feelings of angst are normal. They're feelings shared by just about everyone who has ever found himself in your situation which is just about everyone at one time or another. Next, remember that this can be a time where you can engage in a period of self-discovery that will pave the way for personal and professional growth. Then, go about making a plan to systematically attack the problem of how to find a new job. 2. The pain of putting together a résumé If you ask 100 people about their top five fun things to do, chances are strong that writing a résumé won't show up on anyone's list. But the process doesn't need to be overly taxing when you remember that a résumé isn't your autobiography, and it isn't about your current or previous job descriptions and responsibilities. As a first step, think about all the things you are most proud of accomplishing in your current and former professional life. Write them down. Next, think about all the skills you used to achieve those accomplishments, and list them in a section above your job history. Add more sections on your educational background, licenses and certifications and volunteer activities. Now, you're well on your way! 3. The pain of interviewing Who likes sitting in the hot seat? No one! It's easy to ramble, turn your head downward or away from your interviewer or feel like a deer caught in headlights. Remember that you don't need to have canned answers, and when you offer them to stock questions, interviewers can spot them in a second. However, if you treat your interview as an opportunity for dialog rather than an interrogation, you can lessen the tension for both you and those on the other side of the table. In anticipation, place yourself in the interviewer's role, and ask: What would I like to know about this candidate's background, accomplishments and skills? How can I determine if this candidate will be a good fit for the culture of this organization? When you come into an interview and show yourself to be comfortable in your own skin and comfortable talking about your relevant experience and competencies, you'll reduce the pain and increase your chances for success. 4. The pain of rejection As you progress on your job-search journey, you'll likely experience the pain of being told: "Thanks, but we're going in a different direction." Rejection hurts especially when you have built up particular hopes for a given role and are convinced that you would be great at it. Recognize, however, that you never really know who you are up against and what value they bring to the table. When you reflect on your interview and discussions with the hiring authority, perhaps you'll come to understand what you might have said more succinctly or how you might have more productively contributed to the discussion. Often, doing post-mortem interview reviews with a trained job coach can help you turn today's failure into tomorrow's success. And remember, too, that there is no such thing as the "last" job opportunity. Others will continue to turn up! 5. The pain of self-doubt When it is clear that you question your own self-worth, it's unreasonable to expect that a prospective employer will see something positive in you that you don't see. Beware of the symptoms of clinical depression, and know that they are often caused by the situation in which you may find yourself. Understand that there is no stigma involved with this, and help is available. If you find yourself continually down or blue, consult a mental-health professional you trust, or ask your primary care physician to make a recommendation. It can get better, and it will when you are able to establish your own sense of self-worth and optimism. Happy hunting! | 3 | 95,403 | finance |
Yahoo on Thursday set out to make its free email service hip again with upgrades that included getting rid of the need for passwords on mobile devices. Yahoo's new email application allows users to sign-in without passwords, which have long been lambasted as paltry defense mechanisms by security specialists. The Yahoo Mail sign-in process called Account Key allows the option of having a message sent to a user's smartphone asking for confirmation that access should be granted online. "Passwords are difficult to remember and secondary sign-in verification is inconvenient and confusing," Yahoo vice president of product management Dylan Casey said in a release. 'We're now taking a major leap towards a password-free future with the launch of Yahoo Account Key, which uses push notifications to give users simple and secure access using their mobile device." The feature comes nearly two years after hackers slipped into Yahoo Mail accounts to loot information using stolen passwords. A malicious computer program armed with Yahoo Mail passwords and usernames apparently slipped into accounts aiming to glean names and addresses from messages that had been sent. "Security attacks are unfortunately becoming a more regular occurrence," Yahoo senior vice president for platforms and personalization products Jay Rossiter said at the time that cyber attacks were "becoming a more regular occurence." Rival Web-based email service providers such as Google have encouraged people to use "two-factor authentication" that calls for passwords to be backed up by something else, such as codes sent to smartphones in text messages, in order to get into accounts. Yahoo has said it hopes to phase out passwords to make email more secure, while adding improved encryption. M oving on mobile New Yahoo Mail software, which the California-based Internet-pioneer said marked the 18th anniversary of the free service, also let users manage Outlook, Hotmail, or AOL email from inside Yahoo accounts. Yahoo Mail apps tailored for mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software boasted smarter search and contact management capabilities as well. "Mobile use requires a faster and smarter inbox," said Jeff Bonforte, senior vice president of communication products at Yahoo. "Both of these needs are at the center of our new app." Versions of the new Yahoo Mail app began rolling out on Thursday as capabilities were added to the service accessed from desktop computers. Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer has made a priority of keeping the company in tune with mobile Internet lifestyles. Making Yahoo Mail a preferred option could help put the company at the center of people's daily routines. | 3 | 95,404 | finance |
The New York Mets are headed to the NLCS for the first time since 2006 and their fans are ready to cheer them on against the Chicago Cubs. | 1 | 95,405 | sports |
Check out Thursday's top plays on the ice, including Jason Spezza's awesome pass to Jamie Benn and Jaromir Jagr's nice goal for the Panthers. | 1 | 95,406 | sports |
The past few months have been anything but kind to both José Mourinho and Jürgen Klinsmann. Both have overseen a string of woefully disappointing performances by their respective teams, and as a result, could find themselves unemployed in the not-so-distant future. I'll get into why this might be the best thing that ever happened to the US Men's National Team in a bit, but first let's recap how both managers have found themselves in this precarious position. Starting with Mourinho, following Chelsea's 2014-15 Premier League title, virtually every pundit had them pegged for at least another top-four finish and a 12th straight Champions League appearance (and a third in a row under Mourinho). Through the first eight games of the season, the Stamford Bridge faithful have been witness to some of the worst football they've ever seen. Games like a 3-0 defeat to Man City at Etihad can be forgiven, but when it's compounded with home losses to traditionally middling clubs like Southampton and Crystal Palace, an away defeat at Everton, and an inexplicable away draw against last place Newcastle, the natives are going to get restless. Mourinho's salty demeanor and schizophrenic employment history aren't exactly working in his favor, either. The Portuguese manager has never been one to stay put at any club for very long; sometimes he goes when he feels like he has nothing left to accomplish (e.g. his first stint at Chelsea and his following posting at Inter Milan), and sometimes when he's just dissatisfied with his situation (e.g. his 2013 departure from Real Madrid). Now, given the club's miserable performance despite returning roughly the same roster that breezed through the league last season, plus the clashes that occurred between Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich during the manager's first stint, the tension around Stamford Bridge has to be off the charts. Would anyone be surprised to see Mourinho sacked or simply leave on his own if the team doesn't turn things around in the next week or two? Turning our attention to the other side of the pond, Jurgen Klinsmann finds himself on even shakier ground following the USMNT's crushing defeat at the hands of El Tri, a loss that knocked the Americans out of the 2017 Confederations Cup. It also comes after a pathetic fourth place finish in the Gold Cup, and a less important but equally embarrassing showing in a home friendly against Brazil. That string of disappointing performances after all the progress that the squad showed at the World Cup have led to increasingly loud whispers around the USMNT and statements by former players that Klinsmann is simply not the man to take them to the next level. He's undoubtedly a skilled technical director, having brought in several dual national players like John Brooks, Fabian Johnson, Timmy Chandler, Ventura Alvarado, Mix Diskerud, and a host of others. There's also been marked improvement at the younger levels, with more well-developed teenage players than we've ever seen. But there's no denying that Klinsmann is seriously deficient as an in-game tactician. After the games, he is always full of reasons ( often baloney ones ) as to why the team didn't meet expectations , but consistently fails to adjust when things don't go according to plan. Of course, that would also imply that there IS a plan, something that has yet to be proven. Klinsmann arrived four years ago under the promise to change the style of the US senior team, but it's hard to point out any tangible results of that change. Even from game to game, one of the biggest complaints from past players is that the manager doesn't practice tactics or formulate game plans prior to matches, focusing almost exclusively on fitness in training sessions. Add it all up and it's easy to see why USA Soccer would be wise to move on from Klinsmann. When a team is perpetually primed to take the next step but never does, something's got to give. In an ideal world, he'd step down as head coach but retain the position of technical director. But even if that's not in the cards (and it likely isn't), the time is ripe to bring in someone who can push them to the next level. Here is where we come back to Mourinho. It may seem a pipe dream to imagine arguably the world's most celebrated manager taking the reins of a struggling national team, the vast majority of whose fan base only really cares about soccer every four years. Yet Mourinho himself has taken notice of the Yanks' progress over the past several years, and even explicitly stated back in 2012 that he'd like to coach them at some point in his career. Back then, the big sticking point for Mourinho was that a) he'd rather coach his native team of Portugal first and b) he didn't want to move to the States before his three children were in college. Yet Portugal just installed Fernando Santos as its manager a little over a year ago and likely won't be ditching him before he even gets a chance to lead the team into a major international competition. As for the kids, Mourinho's youngest will turn 18 and head off to school next year, so that should no longer be an issue. The sticking point is that, as Mourinho himself has pointed out, coaching a national team is far different from coaching a club team, and he only has experience with the latter. Thus it goes without saying that should he take over the coaching duties, the technical director position should be handled by someone with experience in recruitment and development of national players. Here too, however, is where the fates may be aligning. As I said, Klinsmann is unlikely to be willing to stay on as technical director while someone else comes in to coach the squad that is, unless the replacement is an old friend and supporter who also happens to be one of the most brilliant coaching minds in the world. Having your team ripped away from you and handed to someone else who people feel will do a better job is a humiliating experience. Having it handed to the most sought-after coach in the world would go a long way towards easing that blow. Jose Mourinho might be the only person in the world who could allow Klinsmann to do what he does best while pushing the talent that he's assembled to the next level. And soon enough, the time may never be better to pull that off and accomplish the biggest coup in the history of USA Soccer. | 1 | 95,407 | sports |
Meow. 猫が弁当頼んでる…… pic.twitter.com/RFnylT7YrQ 難波のきもおた (@ikomahatensi) October 13, 2015 In Japan, many restaurants display models of their food in store-front windows to entice passersby, whether they be human or feline. According to Rocket News 24 , one particularly hungry-looking cat was drawn to the window display of Japanese restaurant Ryuen, with its alluring bento display. The kitty stopped by the eatery to check out its wide variety of lunch options, conveniently displayed at the cat's eye level. Although, it would appear service wasn't great, and the famished feline was seemingly ignored. | 4 | 95,408 | lifestyle |
With two runners on and the fifth and deciding game of the American League Division Series tied in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jose Bautista crushed a Sam Dyson pitch into the upper deck of the Rogers Center to give the Jays a 6-3 lead. In a postseason that's already had its fair share of absolutely monstrous home runs, none has been quite as important as Bautista's on Wednesday night. After Bautista went yard, he unleashed arguably the most triumphant bat flip you'll ever see. | 1 | 95,409 | sports |
A restaurant in Australia has but one dedicated worker tending to their Twitter account, and it's a chicken named Betty. | 8 | 95,410 | video |
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is concerned about the "unintended" consequence of a Social Security formula that will keep nearly 65 million older Americans from getting an increase in their benefits next year, the White House said on Thursday. "The president is aware of this, frankly, unintended policy consequence resulting from the formula for calculating cost-of-living adjustments," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. | 3 | 95,411 | finance |
A lack of relevant experience doesn't have to ruin your job hopes. Try one of these six tips to give your resume the boost it needs. | 3 | 95,412 | finance |
Wall Street is forever on the lookout for ever more exotic indicators of impending doom for the stock market, and the latest measure to catch eyeballs is the CBOE Skew index (.SKEWX) which recently flashed panic signals like never before. The options-based index tracks the implied volatility of deep out-of-the-money options - that is, options that are not profitable yet - on the S&P 500 to measure the market's expectations for large declines in the index. The SKEW index hit an all-time high of 148.92 on Monday, a reading that suggests a higher likelihood of a large decline in the market. So is it time to panic? Probably not. "This is one of the cases where just looking at the chart of some index can actually give you the entirely wrong conclusion," said Jared Woodard, equity derivatives strategist at BGC Partners. People may have been paying increased attention to this index given that the last time it spiked, in September 2014, its peak reading preceded a 7 percent drop in the S&P index before the market bottomed. The index has been running hot of late: There have been 15 readings above 140 in the index's history since 1990, and 12 of those have been in the last two years. The index's changed behavior, coming at a time when investors are on the lookout for signals that could herald the end of the bull market, has grabbed a fair share of interest. Analysts peg the greater frequency of spikes in the index to the increased cost of hedging, as regulatory changes have driven a number of big banks to cut back on market-making activities and newer dealers demand higher premiums to sell insurance. As of yet, the index is not one that many traders swear by. Of the 12 readings above 140 in the past two years, on average, four weeks later the S&P 500 was down just 0.64 percent. A number of much more widely followed indicators of investor anxiety, including traditional measures of skew that look at the difference in demand for put options versus call options, paint a picture of elevated levels of caution but are far from all-time highs. "If there was any kind of real move that justified this (reading) you should be able to see it in other measures," Woodard said. The CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX), the market's favored barometer of volatility, is trading below its long-term average of 20, and has been largely trending down after a spike in late-August. On Thursday it was down 4 percent to 17.23. Open interest in SPX puts conveying the right to sell the index at a set price in the future exceeds calls that provide a comparable option to buy them at a later date by a 1.9-to-1 margin, well off the high of 2.4-to-1 in March this year. Monday's spike in the index seemed to have been influenced by the closing of options positions in the October time frame and the opening of new positions in November expiration, said Jason Goepfert of Sundial Capital Research. Why this particular index spiked to a high on Monday while many other indicators reflected relative calm may be tied to how it is calculated. Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC, said that the indication is that somebody felt that there was a likelihood of a big downside move and paid up for protection, driving the index to a high. "In the age of social media, one good call for an indicator tends to accumulate a wide following," Sundial Capital's Goepfert said. (Reporting by Saqib Iqbal Ahmed; Editing by Dan Grebler) | 3 | 95,413 | finance |
Europe's soccer governing body UEFA stand by the organisation's president Michel Platini despite his suspension by the ethics committee at FIFA. | 8 | 95,414 | video |
The introduction of Darth Vader in the first Star Wars film, A New Hope , is pretty iconic. We can tell that he's menacing from the beginning, but our hero, captured by a bunch of stormtroopers, isn't shaken by any of it even when facing imprisonment or death. But one Star Wars T-shirt offers a slightly different version of that scene. The T-shirt , which is marketed toward boys, features Darth Vader wagging his finger at Luke Skywalker while two stormtroopers stand next to him. Granted, the stormtroopers were Photoshopped into the scene after the fact, but there's another glaring error on the T-shirt: Luke wasn't on the ship that Vader captured in this iconic opening to the movie. That ship belonged to Princess Leia . @Target is selling a #StarWars shirt where Leia is replaced by Luke. It's a "boy's shirt" now. #IncludeTheGirls pic.twitter.com/rx0kOWMKIt Jason (@G33KDad) October 15, 2015 @G33KDad It's never our intention to leave anyone out! We'll share your thoughts with the right teams. Thanks for getting in touch with us. AskTarget (@AskTarget) October 15, 2015 (We've archived the Target page in case it gets deleted.) As a reminder, this is how it plays out in A New Hope . Target , one of the companies selling the shirt, said that they had alerted the manufacturer to the design error. "We have shared these comments with our buyer, who has passed them along to the manufacturer of the item," a Target spokesperson told the Daily Dot. The mistakenly designed shirt is just the latest example of Princess Leia's repeated lack of representation in Star Wars merchandise . She joins Black Widow and Gamora in the Underrepresented Female Merch club , the former of whom was also removed from her own scene in Age of Ultron merchandise. There is a market for merchandise that prominently features female characters, but manufacturers don't seem interested in catering to that demographic. The cycle repeats itself continuously. Fans get upset about the exclusion of female characters from a product, sparking a social-media backlash that eventually reaches the manufacturer, which offers an apology to customers and sometimes removes the item in question. It will probably continue to happen , too, so long as companies continue to market only toward boys. The Force Awakens arrives theaters on Dec. 18, bringing with it an older Leia and fresh faces like Rey , Captain Phasma , and Maz Kanata . Let's hope they don't get the same merchandise treatment. H/T The Mary Sue | Screengrab via StarWars.com | 4 | 95,415 | lifestyle |
The Paralympian convicted of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp will be under house arrest Oct. 20. | 8 | 95,416 | video |
You'll be filling your wardrobe with these looks come spring. Mixed Prints Clockwise from top left: Kenzo, Coach, Gucci, Mary Katrantzou One-Shoulder Clockwise from top left: Jonathan Saunders, Diesel Black Gold, Emilio Pucci, Stella McCartney Ruffles Clockwise from top left: Roberto Cavalli, Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci Shirt Redux Clockwise from top left: Guy Laroche, Carven, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Milly Slip Dresses Clockwise from top left: Céline, Calvin Klein Collection, Givenchy, Burberry Prorsum Victorian Clockwise from top left: Erdem, Alexander McQueen, Zimmermann, Louis Vuitton Tied On Clockwise from top left: Missoni, Sacai, Roberto Cavalli, Isabel Marant Statement Jackets Clockwise from top left: Phillip Plein, Coach, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton Asymmetrical Clockwise from top left: Versace, Preen, Christopher Kane, Emilio Pucci Bandeau Tops Clockwise from top left: J. Mendel, Versace, Ohne Titel, 3.1 Phillip Lim Spanish Flair Clockwise from top left: Oscar de la Renta, Etro, Proenza Schouler, Jason Wu High Shine Clockwise from top left: Mary Katrantzou, Isabel Marant, Louis Vuitton, BCBGMAXAZRIA Rainbow Clockwise from top left: Chloé, Gucci, Blumarine, Christopher Kane Sheer Lace Clockwise from top left: Christopher Kane, Peter Pilotto, Preen, Givenchy Open Shoulders Clockwise from top left: Peter Pilotto, Giambattista Valli, Proenza Schouler, Chloé | 4 | 95,417 | lifestyle |
Russian security video shows a wild bear caught inside a shopping mall, apparently looking for food. The animal eventually escaped, but after authorities were called to the scene, it did not end well for the bear. Rob Muir reports. | 8 | 95,418 | video |
Whether they're goofing off or just gazing into each other's eyes, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge define #couplegoals. September 26, 2015 Celebrating a Wales win at the England vs. Wales match during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. September 18, 2015 Grinning from ear to ear at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. September 18, 2015 Dropping their jaws actually at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. July 8, 2015 Joking between matches at the 2015 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. May 5, 2015 Introducing newborn Princess Charlotte to the crowd waiting outside of the Lindo Wing in London. March 27, 2015 Looking lighthearted in London during a day of engagements. December 9, 2014 Clasping hands leaving the St Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner in New York City. October 21, 2014 Enjoying a moment together at a ceremony in London. August 4, 2014 Locking eyes during a WW1 100 Years Commemoration Ceremony in Belgium. July 28, 2014 Sharing a secret at a hockey game at the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. July 28, 2014 Fanning themselves at the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. July 6, 2014 Showing their support during the men's single final at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. July 5, 2014 Chatting and cheering at the 2014 Tour de France in Harrogate, England. June 14, 2014 Laughing together during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth's birthday. April 23, 2014 Facing off in a deejay match during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 20, 2014 Getting romantic at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney on their Australia and New Zealand tour, where Will presented Kate with a flower. April 17, 2014 Coordinating in blues and whites in Katoomba, Australia, during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 16, 2014 Goofing off at a reception in Sydney on their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 13, 2014 Leaning on each other literally during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 12, 2014 Admiring a mini cycling shirt for Prince George during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 11, 2014 Proving chivalry isn't dead, Will protects Kate from the rain in Auckland, New Zealand, during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 11, 2014 Holding hands at Auckland Harbor in Auckland, New Zealand, during their Australia and New Zealand tour. April 10, 2014 Inspecting a plane at a WW1 commemorative and Flying Day in New Zealand during their Australia and New Zealand tour. December 11, 2013 Adding matching 3-D glasses to their formalwear for a documentary screening in London. September 12, 2013 Arriving in style to the Tusk Conservation Awards in London. July 23, 2013 Looking on adoringly at new baby George as they present him to the world. June 15, 2013 Sharing a laugh during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. September 18, 2012 Busting a move on the island of Tuvalu during their Southeast Asian and Pacific tour. September 12, 2012 Toasting Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee during their Southeast Asian and Pacific tour. August 30, 2012 Letting loose while attending the London 2012 Paralympic Games. August 2, 2012 Sharing a celebratory hug during the London 2012 Olympic Games. August 2, 2012 Engaging in a staring content during a men's tennis match at the London 2012 Olympic Games. July 31, 2012 Flirting at an equestrian event during the London 2012 Olympic Games. July 30, 2012 Matching in polos and shades at an equestrian event at the London 2012 Olympic Games. June 16, 2012 Sharing a moment during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. July 10, 2011 Swapping gossip (we wish! but doesn't Will just look like someone who's heard the juiciest secret?) during their royal visit to California. July 8, 2011 Showing off matching cowboy hats in Canada at the Calgary Stampede. July 6, 2011 Getting situated in matching sweatshirts on their Canadian tour. July 4, 2011 Pulling each other close after racing boats on their Canadian tour. June 30, 2011 Looking perfectly windblown disembarking their plane after arriving in Canada. June 27, 2011 Cheering on Andy Murray at the 2011 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. June 4, 2011 Sporting fancy hats while attending the 2011 Epsom Derby racecourse in England. April 29, 2011 Kissing very publicly on the balcony of Buckingham Palace immediately following their wedding. April 29, 2011 Sharing a happy moment during their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey. February 25, 2011 Laughing during a visit to their alma mater, the University of St Andrews. November 16, 2010 Exchanging a look at St. James's Palace during their engagement announcement and photo shoot. March 13, 2007 Wearing matching blazers while attending a horse racing festival in England. February 10, 2007 Getting into the game at a rugby championship match in London. March 18, 2006 Kissing each other hello after Will's soccer game at Eton College in England. June 23, 2005 Posing outside in matching button-downs on the day of their graduation from the University of St Andrews. | 4 | 95,419 | lifestyle |
Seattle Seahawks fullback and special teams player Derrick Coleman has been arrested by Bellevue police on investigation of vehicular assault and a hit-and-run, according to The Seattle Times . He was booked at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday and is being held without bail in King County Jail, according to KOMO News . Coleman, who is in his fourth year in the NFL, has appeared in 22 games for the Seahawks since being signed by the team in 2012. He's been deaf since the age of 3 and in July published a memoir, No Excuses: Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams . His story was highlighted in a commercial for Duracell batteries last January . Coleman went undrafted in 2012 after graduating from UCLA, where he earned second team All-Pac-12 honors for his work on special teams. He has four career touchdowns -- two as a receiver and two on special teams. Coleman is just the second NFL player to get arrested this season. The first was Titans rookie wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, who was arrested for not paying a speeding ticket . | 1 | 95,420 | sports |
We get it - you want to dress up with your SO this Halloween but don't want to look like the rest of the Adams and Eves of the world. Thankfully the geek world of comics and sci-fi and tech is full of creative ideas that'll win you the coveted couples costume award. Check out our favorites ahead. Related Stories:17 Star Wars Costumes That Are So Easy, It's RidiculousBreak the Internet With These Clever Costumes iCloud <p>We get it - you want <a>to dress up with your SO this Halloween </a> but don't want to look like the rest of the Adams and Eves of the world. Thankfully the geek world of comics and sci-fi and tech is full of creative ideas that'll win you the coveted couples costume award. Check out our favorites ahead. <p>Related Stories: <br/> <a>17 Star Wars Costumes That Are So Easy, It's Ridiculous </a> <br/> <a>Break the Internet With These Clever Costumes </a> </p> 61 Photos: View as Gallery | View as Slideshow <br/> <p> <a>A photo posted by Alejandra Wise (@alewise) </a> on Nov 1, 2014 at 11:56am PDT </p> Beauty and the Beast + Star Wars <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Elizabeth Rage (@elizabethrage) </a> on Aug 17, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT </p> Sulley and Mike - Monsters Inc. <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Katie Salpas (@misskatiejane) </a> on Feb 21, 2014 at 9:14pm PST </p> Dark Sakura and Spider-Man <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Blerd Vision (@blerd.vision) </a> on Jun 18, 2014 at 9:53am PDT </p> Frozen + Mad Max Anger and Joy <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by kat ly darling 🌿 (@lvoekat) </a> on Oct 31, 2015 at 7:40pm PDT </p> Mario and Princess Peach <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Shell (@nighneve) </a> on Jul 22, 2016 at 12:57am PDT </p> Fear and Disgust <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Jazzy (@jazzyd) </a> on Oct 31, 2015 at 5:57pm PDT </p> Alice and Mad Hatter <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Addie (@addie__a) </a> on Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26pm PDT </p> Dread Pirate Han Solo and Princess Buttercup Leia - Star Wars/Princess Bride <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Sarah (@alethalskirt) </a> on Sep 4, 2015 at 3:39pm PDT </p> Joker and Harley Quinn <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Samantha Catalano (@samanthas_cosplay) </a> on Aug 16, 2016 at 7:29pm PDT </p> Plug and Socket <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Neeki Marie (@neekimarie) </a> on Oct 31, 2015 at 6:27pm PDT </p> Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo - Game of Thrones <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Izzy (@isabelltabacchi) </a> on Dec 8, 2015 at 10:17am PST </p> Woody and Bo Peep Sims <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Richard Young (@richard_young_) </a> on Mar 8, 2015 at 9:31pm PDT </p> Uku and Lele - Disney Pixar's Lava <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Ariana Alonso (@simply_ari) </a> on Aug 14, 2015 at 9:24am PDT </p> Beast Boy and Raven - Teen Titans Go! <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Emilie 👽 (@intoxicated_iloveyou01) </a> on Aug 12, 2016 at 2:04pm PDT </p> Dragon Ball Z <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by 〽🅰✔3⃣®❗©K (@mav3rick_f14) </a> on Nov 1, 2014 at 8:15am PDT </p> Jon Snow and Ygritte - Game of Thrones <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Laura Jansen (@lightning_cosplay) </a> on Feb 29, 2016 at 12:52pm PST </p> Master Chief and Cortana - Halo <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Chantelle (@glamboobear) </a> on Apr 18, 2015 at 3:04pm PDT </p> Navi and Link - Legend of Zelda <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Taeryn タリェン 🍙 (@rokkanaa) </a> on Jun 8, 2016 at 6:16pm PDT </p> Harley Quinn and Two-Face <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by Gina Garcia (@ginyvy) </a> on Apr 17, 2015 at 10:49am PDT </p> Street Fighter Snow White and Cinderella Harley Quinn and Deadpool <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>kiss me! #harleyquinn #harleyquinncosplay #harleenquinzel #arkhamasylum #batman #batmanuniverse #batmancharacters #harleyquinncosplay #harleyquinncosplayer #asylumharley #deadpool #deadpoolandharley #ogharleyquinn </a> </p> <p>A photo posted by Jean Kirschtein is my bitch (@dorkycosplays) on Jul 18, 2016 at 12:06pm PDT </p> Pixar's Blue Umbrella <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <p> <a>A photo posted by JonBon (@jon_fleuter) </a> on May 27, 2014 at 12:48pm PDT </p> Squall and Rinoa - Final Fantasy <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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FindTheHome looked at the werewolf capitals of the United States to find out where these shapeshifters would live. Data used included dog-friendliness, access to silver and gun density. The Definitive List of Werewolf-Friendly Cities in Every State As All Hallows' Eve approaches, it's important to know which places to avoid if you don't want to be spooked, howled or growled at, or turned into one of the canine creatures of the night. Alternatively, if you're into full moons and possess a keen sense of smell, maybe this is your list of places to visit this Halloween. Werewolves, the cursed humans that turn into enormous beasts at the full moon, date back to the 15th century. Of old English folklore, supposed shapeshifters were put on trial in Switzerland in the 15th century, much like those believed to practice witchcraft. Belief in the lycanthrope (another name for these man-beasts) spiked in the 17th century, and over the next few hundred years subsided to what most view as just a myth today. In the spirit of Halloween, FindTheHome and FindTheCompany wanted to see where werewolves would live (if they do indeed exist) in the United States today. We looked at the following criteria to map likely werewolf haunts. Cities deemed dog-friendly . Low number of gun shops and gunsmiths. Low prevalence of silver-producing companies (silver is rumored to be able to kill werewolves). Low population density (where werewolves would be less easily found). The following is the definitive list of the most werewolf-friendly cities in every state. #50. Alaska: Anchorage Anchorage Werewolf Index: 80.6 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 2.4 Dog-friendliness index: 65.0 Population density (people per square mile): 173.7 #49. Wyoming: Casper Casper Werewolf Index: 80.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.1 Dog-friendliness index: 68.1 Population density (people per square mile): 2,177.3 #48. South Dakota: Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Werewolf Index: 81.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.8 Dog-friendliness index: 68.5 Population density (people per square mile): 2,150.1 #47. Alabama: Mobile Mobile Werewolf Index: 81.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 73.6 Population density (people per square mile): 1,400.0 #46. Tennessee: Cleveland Cleveland Werewolf Index: 82.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.7 Dog-friendliness index: 74.3 Population density (people per square mile): 1,557.9 #45. North Dakota: Fargo Fargo Werewolf Index: 82.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.6 Dog-friendliness index: 75.4 Population density (people per square mile): 2,207.1 #44. Mississippi: Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Werewolf Index: 82.2 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 75.1 Population density (people per square mile): 887.3 #43. Arkansas: Little Rock Little Rock Werewolf Index: 82.3 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.9 Dog-friendliness index: 75.8 Population density (people per square mile): 1,637.9 #42. West Virginia: Charleston Charleston Werewolf Index: 82.3 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 75.8 Population density (people per square mile): 1,623.9 #41. Iowa: Dubuque Dubuque Werewolf Index: 82.5 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.9 Dog-friendliness index: 77.4 Population density (people per square mile): 1,911.8 #40. Nebraska: Grand Island Grand Island Werewolf Index: 82.6 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.4 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.0 Dog-friendliness index: 77.9 Population density (people per square mile): 1,735.9 #39. Missouri: St. Louis St. Louis Werewolf Index: 71.6 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 48.9 Population density (people per square mile): 2,216.8 #38. Indiana: Bloomington Bloomington Werewolf Index: 82.8 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.1 Dog-friendliness index: 80.0 Population density (people per square mile): 3,447.8 #37. Delaware: Wilmington Wilmington Werewolf Index: 82.8 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 82.3 Population density (people per square mile): 6,514.2 #36. Maine: Portland Portland Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.2 Dog-friendliness index: 80.2 Population density (people per square mile): 3,104.6 #35. Nevada: Paradise Paradise Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.8 Dog-friendliness index: 81.3 Population density (people per square mile): 4,704.7 #34. Oklahoma: Tulsa Tulsa Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.0 Dog-friendliness index: 79.5 Population density (people per square mile): 1,997.1 #33. North Carolina: Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 80.0 Population density (people per square mile): 2,706.8 #32. Vermont: Burlington Burlington Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.0 Population density (people per square mile): 4,110.4 #31. Minnesota: Edina Edina Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 80.5 Population density (people per square mile): 3,143.1 #30. Washington: Everett Everett Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.9 Dog-friendliness index: 80.5 Population density (people per square mile): 3,135.6 #29. Idaho: Idaho Falls Idaho Falls Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.2 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.2 Dog-friendliness index: 80.2 Population density (people per square mile): 2,563.7 #28. Oregon: Portland Portland Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 81.5 Population density (people per square mile): 4,455.0 #27. New Hampshire: Manchester Manchester Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.5 Dog-friendliness index: 80.8 Population density (people per square mile): 3,319.6 #26. Montana: Missoula Missoula Werewolf Index: 82.9 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 2.1 Dog-friendliness index: 80.2 Population density (people per square mile): 2,343.8 #25. New York: Albany Albany Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.8 Population density (people per square mile): 4,574.2 #24. Illinois: Glenview Glenview Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 80.9 Population density (people per square mile): 3,288.4 #23. Wisconsin: Wauwatosa Wauwatosa Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.2 Dog-friendliness index: 81.2 Population density (people per square mile): 3,523.3 #22. Rhode Island: Cranston Cranston Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.5 Dog-friendliness index: 80.8 Population density (people per square mile): 2,839.3 #21. Kansas: Overland Park Overland Park Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.8 Dog-friendliness index: 80.5 Population density (people per square mile): 2,355.1 #20. Ohio: Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.8 Dog-friendliness index: 80.3 Population density (people per square mile): 1,928.5 #19. Hawaii: Urban Honolulu Urban Honolulu Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.2 Dog-friendliness index: 82.8 Population density (people per square mile): 5,654.2 #18. Virginia: Charlottesville Charlottesville Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.5 Dog-friendliness index: 81.9 Population density (people per square mile): 4,262.1 #17. Georgia: Savannah Savannah Werewolf Index: 80.7 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 2.9 Dog-friendliness index: 66.2 Population density (people per square mile): 1,071.0 #16. Colorado: Aurora Aurora Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 80.6 Population density (people per square mile): 2,161.0 #15. South Carolina: Greenville Greenville Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.2 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.3 Dog-friendliness index: 80.6 Population density (people per square mile): 2,088.3 #14. New Jersey: Linden Linden Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.8 Population density (people per square mile): 3,810.2 #13. Kentucky: Lexington-Fayette Lexington-Fayette Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.5 Dog-friendliness index: 80.0 Population density (people per square mile): 1,061.9 #12. Connecticut: Stamford Stamford Werewolf Index: 83.0 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.2 Dog-friendliness index: 81.5 Population density (people per square mile): 3,296.0 #11. Pennsylvania: Scranton Scranton Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.7 Dog-friendliness index: 81.4 Population density (people per square mile): 3,000.8 #10. Michigan: Southfield Southfield Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.3 Dog-friendliness index: 81.3 Population density (people per square mile): 2,745.8 #9. Massachusetts: Fall River Fall River Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.3 Population density (people per square mile): 2,682.9 #8. Maryland: Towson Towson Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 82.2 Population density (people per square mile): 4,038.4 #7. Louisiana: Lafayette Lafayette Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.2 Dog-friendliness index: 81.2 Population density (people per square mile): 2,376.0 #6. Texas: Sugar Land Sugar Land Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.4 Dog-friendliness index: 81.2 Population density (people per square mile): 2,414.2 #5. Arizona: Scottsdale Scottsdale Werewolf Index: 83.1 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.1 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 1.6 Dog-friendliness index: 80.6 Population density (people per square mile): 1,197.9 #4. New Mexico: Santa Fe Santa Fe Werewolf Index: 83.2 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.3 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.7 Dog-friendliness index: 81.0 Population density (people per square mile): 1,474.4 #3. California: Palo Alto Palo Alto Werewolf Index: 83.2 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.9 Population density (people per square mile): 2,741.7 #2. Utah: Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Werewolf Index: 83.2 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.5 Dog-friendliness index: 81.6 Population density (people per square mile): 1,691.7 #1. Florida: Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens Werewolf Index: 83.2 Silverware manufacturing per 10k people: 0.0 Gun shops and gunsmiths per 10k people: 0.0 Dog-friendliness index: 81.1 Population density (people per square mile): 891.8 | 3 | 95,422 | finance |
Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O), the world's biggest coffee chain, is in talks with an Italian partner to open branches in Italy, one of the few major markets where it has yet to make an entrance, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Corriere della Sera newspaper reported that the U.S. company was negotiating with Italian businessman Antonio Percassi to bring the Starbucks brand to Italy. The paper said a deal was expected to be signed by Christmas. A source confirmed to Reuters that talks were underway. Asked about the report, Starbucks spokesman Corey duBrowa said: "Rumors and speculation only. We have nothing to say about it." The Percassi group is based in Bergamo, near Milan, and owns cosmetics chain Kiko, which has more than 700 shops across Europe and the United States. It also has a franchising deal in Italy with U.S. lingerie chain Victoria's Secret. The chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has written in the past that he was inspired to open his first coffee shop after visiting Milan and admiring the city's thriving cafe culture. His group has since opened cafes in dozens of countries, but has never ventured into Italy, despite the fact that it has the seventh highest per capita coffee consumption in Europe, according to the European Coffee Federation. Analysts have speculated that Italians might not take to Starbucks because they are used to short, sharp shots of caffeine which cost considerably less than Starbucks' brews and are usually drunk in one or two gulps at a bar counter. If Starbucks does venture into Italy, it would be the second major U.S. brand to try to take on the locals at their own game in swift succession. Earlier this month the American pizza chain Domino's opened a restaurant in Milan. Pizza is a national dish in Italy and Italians view foreign variations with suspicion. (Reporting by Valentina Za and Lisa Baertlein; Writing by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Elaine Hardcastle) | 3 | 95,423 | finance |
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The rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State adds another chapter on Saturday when Sparty visits the Big House. Who will come out on top of this matchup? | 1 | 95,425 | sports |
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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew just upped the ante in a scary high-stakes poker game with Republican congressional leaders over the debt ceiling. Lew warned in a letter early Thursday that the government could begin running out of cash without new borrowing authority as early as November 3 two days earlier than Treasury's earlier estimate. Unless Congress and the Obama Administration strike a deal by early November to raise the $18 trillion debt ceiling, the Treasury will exhaust the extraordinary measures it has been using to keep the government operating and face the first default in borrowing and payment obligations in U.S. history. Aside from the embarrassment of being labeled a global deadbeat, the immediate results of this fiscal disaster will take a huge economic toll. Foreign debt holders would be paid first until the money runs out. Then, if we renege on interest payments owed to countries like Japan and China, rattled financial markets could drop like a stone. Let's say we do everything short of putting the White House up for sale in order to pay our foreign debt holders. What about our other obligations? The Bipartisan Policy Center shows in two charts what would happen if the government prioritized spending on other obligations. In short, the country will be unable to make many of the payments that its citizens rely on every day. As the Bipartisan Policy Center puts it, "On a day-to-day basis, handling all payments for important and popular programs (e.g., Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Defense, Military Active Duty Pay) will quickly become impossible." We've been down this harrowing fiscal road before, although the path seems even more treacherous this time because of all the political chaos on Capitol Hill with time running out. Republican lawmakers and President Obama literally came within hours of a default in the summer of 2011 before reason prevailed and they cut a last minute spending deal. Standard & Poor's was so alarmed by that mid-summer near-disaster that it issued a strong rebuke of irresponsible governance and slightly downgraded U.S. treasury notes in the aftermath of the struggle. Related: The Debt Ceiling: What Is It And Why Should We Care? The last time Congress hiked the debt ceiling in February 2014, only 28 House Republicans voted for it, while nearly all the Democrats had to join in to help pass the legislation, 221-201. The showdown this time could be even tighter, especially since some of those 28 Republicans are no longer in Congress. Even if debt ceiling legislation makes it over to the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell who long has vowed to avert a default or another government shutdown - appears to be suddenly rattled by the far right in Congress and on the presidential campaign trail who have been questioning his fealty to hard-rock conservative convictions. McConnell this week signaled a newborn insistence on linking the debt ceiling to some of the most contentious issues imaginable. According to media reports, those demands include changes to Medicare, Social Security, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations as his price for raising the nation's debt limit. There is no way, of course, that Obama and Democratic congressional leaders would agree to such changes, especially amid the highly charged presidential campaign. Even in the best of times, Congress could not pass such complex and politically fraught legislation in a matter of weeks. Wall Street and business leaders generally try not to get too worked up about the periodic congressional battles over the debt ceiling. Despite all the heated rhetoric and maneuvering, many assume that cooler heads will prevail in the end and a deal will be ironed out. And if he has his way, Boehner will be able to point to one last debt ceiling deal as part of his legacy as he heads for the door. But with the future leadership of the House now very much up for grabs, a sizeable block of hard right conservatives demanding major changes in the way Congress conducts its business, and a wobbly Senate Republican Majority leader who has come under relentless attack by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump for being weak, a debt ceiling disaster may be a lot closer than many think. "In this environment, it's very, very difficult to get [a debt ceiling bill]. The whole weight of force is behind the people who are against the debt limit," Francis Creighton of the Financial Services Roundtable told The Hill this week. With Congress in recess for a week, there is no sign of negotiations on spending and debt ceiling matters although GOP leaders and the Democrats may well be conferring quietly by phone. Whether Boehner can orchestrate passage of a "clean" extension of the government's borrowing authority at least through the remainder of the year or into 2016 remains to be seen, although conservatives in both chambers can do enough mischief to at least slow down the process until right up to the deadline. While the Treasury, the Congressional Budget Office and the Bipartisan Policy Center have offered varying forecasts on when the Treasury will actually start running out of money, there is general unanimity that the crisis could erupt just about any time in the first couple of weeks of November. "I think there's agreement right now that unless we get a debt ceiling before then that the first ten days of November are going to be pretty tricky," said Steve Bell, a former senior Senate Republican budget aide and a top official at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Some Republicans believe that the Treasury may be overstating the true deadline for action and that they may be able to prolong the talks in order to extract concessions from the White House. But with so much uncertainty about the ebb and flow of tax revenues and other factors, lawmakers would be dancing on the edge of a cliff by dragging out negotiations. Bipartisan Policy Center analysts currently are pegging the likely "drop dead" deadline for action as November 10 to 19. Top Reads from The Fiscal Times: Thought al Qaeda Was Finished in Afghanistan? Think Again Is Sanders Too Soft on Defense for Mainstream Democrats? 14 Deadly Weapons Russia Has Sent To Syria | 3 | 95,427 | finance |
Fox Iconic science show "Cosmos: A Space time Odyssey" isn't dead at Fox, according to the show's host and executive producer Neil deGrasse Tyson. "We should know soon, within a month possibly," Tyson told Business Insider while promoting the upcoming second season of his National Geographic Channel series, "StarTalk" (which is adapted from the podcast of the same name ). "We're converging now," the astrophysicist continued. "Nothing's greenlit, but we're getting the band back together and we're meeting with some of the heads of the Fox network by the end of the month. So, we should know something." Second season meetings have been mentioned before. For example, MacFarlane previously said discussions were going down in December 2014 in the tweet below. Tweet Embed: https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/540391515596791808 Early, preliminary discussions for a 2nd season of #Cosmos -- If you want to see more of the great @neiltyson , tweet him your love! FoxAside from partnering with Nat Geo, Tyson and "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, the remake could brag that it also had Carl Sagan's original creative collaborators executive producer/writer Ann Druyan and co-writer and astronomer Steven Soter on board. "We had the pedigree that linked to that production back in 1980," Tyson underscored. The new "Cosmos" premiered in March 2014 to a modest audience of 8.5 million viewers across 10 networks , including Fox, its cable networks, and Nat Geo. Over the course of the first season, "Cosmos" debuted new episodes on Fox, which were then re-aired on Nat Geo (with bonus footage). In the end, it averaged 3.93 million viewers and a 1.47 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18 to 49-year-old demographic. At the time, its rating was beating "The Mindy Project" and tying "Bobs Burgers." For Nat Geo, "Cosmos" became its most-watched program ever. If the show were to be given a second season, Tyson wouldn't change a thing. "I don't think there's anything I would do differently," he said. "I was quite happy with how that turned out, how the visualizations, the animations, the script, the music... it's a full sensory intellectual experience." And after thinking on it for a beat, he added, "And the ship of the imagination, you have to admit, that was a badass ship." Fox had no comment on the renewal of "Cosmos." "StarTalk" returns for its second season on Sunday, October 25 at 11 p.m. on National Geographic Channel. NOW WATCH: Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why he's so excited for 'The Martian' | 6 | 95,428 | entertainment |
Bad news for the San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture was injured in practice on Thursday morning. No word yet on his prognosis but the 26-year-old center left New Jersey's Prudential Center on crutches wearing a protective boot on his right foot and ankle. That doesn't sound good. Losing Couture for any period of time would be a tough break for the Sharks, who have been one of the good news stories of the young season. After winning their first two games against division rivals Los Angeles and Anaheim, San Jose ran its record to 3-0 with a 5 0 spanking of the Capitals in Washington on Tuesday night. Couture, who was named an alternate captain prior to the season, has been relatively quiet with just one assist, but he's played a role in the team's early success by centering a dynamic line featuring Patrick Marleau and Joel Ward. He's averaging 17:52 of ice time per game, second among the team's forwards, and is the team's go-to guy for key face-offs. If Couture is out for any period of time the pressure could be on Tomas Hertl to fill the void. The 21-year-old has scored twice and been a solid presence in the middle of an effective third line. Coach Peter DeBoer might also want to look at inserting Ben Smith into the lineup as Couture's replacement, allowing him to leave the other three lines intact. | 1 | 95,429 | sports |
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Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton won the backing of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on Thursday and said she would seriously consider making the rising Hispanic leader her running mate if she wins her party's nomination. Clinton and the other Democrats in the November 2016 race for the White House have pushed hard for support among Hispanics, a fast-growing and critical voting bloc that has moved toward Democrats in recent elections as Republicans have stymied comprehensive immigration reform in Congress and disparaged Mexican immigrants on the campaign trail. "I am going to look really hard at him for anything, because that's how good he is," Clinton said at a U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting in San Antonio, Texas, when asked if Castro might be her vice presidential pick. Appearing with Clinton at a later "Latinos for Hillary" rally, Castro said he has long respected her ability to appeal to people of all backgrounds. "Through the years she has always, always been there for us, and today we're here for her," said Castro, who is the second member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet to endorse Clinton along with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Clinton said she was "thrilled" to win the backing of Castro, a former mayor of San Antonio. Castro's twin brother Joaquin, a U.S. congressman, already endorsed Clinton and campaigned with her in Nevada. While the endorsement was not a surprise, the timing was a boost for Clinton. It came on the heels of a strong debate performance on Tuesday night and while Vice President Joe Biden is still pondering a possible run for the White House. Clinton condemned the hardline comments about immigration that have been prominent in the Republican presidential race, particularly by Donald Trump, who has maintained a comfortable edge in opinion polls among those identifying themselves as Republicans. "If you listen to all of them, they all to a degree or so sound like him, they just don't have the pizzazz or the hair, but they are making a lot of the same unfortunate points in their candidacies," Clinton said. (For more on the 2016 presidential race, see the Reuters blog, "Tales from the Trail" (http://blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetrail/) (Writing by John Whitesides; Editing by Ken Wills) | 5 | 95,431 | news |
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Brazilian football legend Pele describes the corruption crisis engulfing FIFA as "a shame" but stops short of backing a new president for the scandal-hit organisation. | 1 | 95,433 | sports |
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One of the greatest scorers to ever play the game will be hanging up his cleats. Spanish icon Raúl will retire at the end of the New York Cosmos season , the NASL club announced on Thursday. Raúl joined the Cosmos last October to cap a career that is most recognized for his play with Real Madrid, where he won six La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns. Cristiano Ronaldo just tied Raúl's club record for goals (323) prior to the international break, and Raúl's 550 La Liga appearances and 741 appearances total are Real Madrid records. The 38-year-old Raúl, who appeared 102 times for Spain's national team and scored 44 goals, also played with Bundesliga club Schalke and Qatari side Al-Sadd before coming to the USA and signing with the Cosmos. Up until last season, he was the Champions League's all-time leading scorer with 71 goals in the competition. Ronaldo currently holds that record, with 82, five more than Lionel Messi's 77 . Over the combined Spring and Fall seasons, Raúl has seven goals and three assists in 26 NASL appearances. LYTTLETON: The surprise winners, losers from Euro 2016 qualifying "My decision is to retire from playing at the end of this season," Raúl said in statement. "I am fully focused on finishing the season strong and helping the New York Cosmos win the NASL Championship. In the coming months I will decide the next step in my career. "Playing soccer has been part of my life for so long and the decision to retire is not an easy one but I believe it is the right time. I'm thankful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career and I look forward to playing my final games with the New York Cosmos over the coming weeks." The Cosmos are in NASL's four-team playoffs as champions of the Spring Season, meaning Raúl will have a chance to go out with a final trophy before ending his playing days. GALLERY: New York's pro soccer war | 1 | 95,435 | sports |
CHICAGO When Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan announced his plan to retire after this season, Michigan State's Tom Izzo called with a message straight from the heart. "I called him a wimp," Izzo said. "The first time I called him up, I said, 'You're bailing out? You chicken?'" Well, he might not be bailing just yet. Ryan reiterated Thursday at the Big Ten's annual media day that he is not ruling out coaching beyond this year, after he initially announced in June that he planned to retire at the end of the season. Two months later, he left the door open to staying on beyond that and he is keeping it there for now. "I haven't made up my mind on anything other than coaching these guys," Ryan said. The more immediate issue is keeping pace in a fiercely competitive conference that boasted two Final Four teams last season in Michigan State and Wisconsin. Maryland comes in eyeing a championship run with Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year Melo Trimble back after winning 28 games in its first season in the Big Ten. "The approach is still the same," Trimble said. "It's still a grind. I think we still have to live up to the hype. I think we have a pretty good group of guys that are all focused on the same thing, which is winning. I think we just have to worry about the process and not what people are saying about us." Both Indiana with Yogi Ferrell and Purdue look like they are poised for bigger things. So does Michigan with Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton Jr. back from foot injuries. Michigan State, Ohio State and Iowa all figure to be strong. And who knows maybe this is the season Northwestern finally reaches the NCAA Tournament. "I don't know if the league has been this good from top to bottom in my eight years, just looking at it," Indiana coach Tom Crean said. "Again, it's on paper, a lot of things have to play out. But the Big Ten is far and away when you look at the teams coming back, the coaches coaching the teams, star power of the young guys, the versatility of the teams and the experience of the teams, this is as good as it's been. I can't imagine there's a better one in the country." Wisconsin has preseason all-conference picks Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig back. But the Badgers lost two first-round NBA picks in Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker, cornerstone players on teams that combined for 66 wins the past two years. And it's not clear how much longer their coach will be sticking around. Will Ryan's 15th season at Wisconsin be his last? "That other part was said in the summer because I timed it that way," said Ryan, who is 357-125 with the Badgers. "I didn't want to put pressure on the AD or the administration or anything else. And it was to let people know, look my staff and everybody else I'm not doing this forever. Nobody is. But I want to, when I step in the other direction, say, 'OK, at least I made a statement. At least I let my feelings be known. And that was my way of seeing things. You can judge that all you want, but I'm in the gym now. And that's right where I belong." Koenig heard a rumor that Ryan was retiring before he made the announcement and "didn't believe it for a second." So when his coach stated his intentions, he was surprised. But it would not shock Koenig, either, if Ryan stayed beyond this season. "I didn't know what he would do without his teams," Koenig said. Wisconsin and the Big Ten would not be quite the same without Ryan. Michigan coach John Beilein called Ryan "one of the great things about college basketball." "If he comes back another year, it'll just be another time to go to Madison and get yelled at," Izzo said. | 1 | 95,436 | sports |
US law enforcement officials announced Thursday they had arrested 151 people in a crackdown on synthetic "designer" drugs that tied Chinese suppliers to Middle East profiteers on the sales. The Drug Enforcement Agency said arrests took place in 16 states around the country in the past two days as part of a 15 month effort against synthetics, linked to a rise in overdoses and drug deaths. The operation seized some 10,000 kilograms of raw and packaged synthetic cannabinoids -- often called synthetic marijuana -- as well as $15 million in assets and 39 weapons. The DEA said the drugs, many which are often chemically structured to just fall outside of US bans, are mostly imported from China and openly sold in convenience shops, gas stations and other outlets. But investigators have found that the proceeds are often sent to the Middle East, the DEA said. "For the past several years, DEA has identified over 400 new designer drugs in the United States - the vast majority of which are manufactured in rogue labs in China," it said in a statement. "Abuse of these psychoactive substances has resulted in ever-increasing numbers of overdose incidents and deaths." The investigation into the industry, meanwhile, "continues to reveal the flow of millions of dollars in US synthetic drug proceeds to countries of concern in the Middle East." The agency did not identify which countries, but in the past two years DEA officials have made reference to Yemen and Syria, among others. "The availability and illicit marketing of synthetic drugs creates the impression that they are safe and legal, when in fact they are neither," said Sarah Saldana, director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which was also involved in the investigation. In a coordinated move, the US Treasury hit with sanctions Nanjing, China-based Bo Peng and his company Kaikai Technology, who it said had "significant role" in trafficking synthetic drugs internationally. "Today's action exposes Bo Peng's illicit synthetic drug operations and cuts off his access to the international financial system. Treasury is committed to working with the DEA and our other law enforcement counterparts to disrupt this dangerous industry." | 5 | 95,437 | news |
With winter just around the corner, many of us are already itching to escape the cool air and retreat to a warm-weather locale with powdery sands and swaying palms. From the colorful coral reefs of the Maldives to the unspoiled sands of Seychelles , these nine picturesque spots are ideal places to unwind and thaw out this winter. 1. Kauai, Hawaii Along Kauai 's rugged Na Pali coast you'll find the isolated Honopu Beach. Only accessible by kayak, boat or helicopter, Honopu Beach is especially enticing for beachgoers looking to get off the grid. If you would rather get your heart racing with a challenging hike than enjoy the coastal views from the sand, trek along the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, which packs in plenty of jaw-dropping vistas of the north shore. 2. Bali Beneath black volcanic rocks on the eastern side of the Bukit Peninsula you'll find Nusa Dua, a tranquil public beach filled with pristine sands and turquoise waters. Breaks from beachside lounging can include lavish spa treatments, hitting the links on a nearby golf course or surveying the peninsula's craggy cliffs. If you're craving calm waves and soft sands, head to Sanur Beach along the island's southern coastline. And if you're yearning for a little more adventure, Bali offers plenty of ancient temples to explore and volcanoes to climb. 3. The Maldives With magnificent coral reefs, crystal waters and palm-fringed beaches, the Maldives offers a postcard-worthy setting. Thanks to its 3,000 coral reefs, the Maldives is especially enticing for snorkelers and divers. When you need a break from exploring coral-rich waters, retreat to one of the island's lavish resorts. And for an especially memorable getaway, consider staying at the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa, which boasts a private lagoon, ivory sands and stilted overwater villas. 4. Seychelles Filled with enormous granite boulders, chalky white sands and cerulean waters, Seychelles offers some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue beckons to those looking to lay down a towel next to towering boulders, while Anse Lazio on Praslin appeals to snorkelers with its impressive underwater life and warm waters. Whether you're craving utter seclusion or a change of scenery, Seychelles offers a relaxing, crowd-free getaway. 5. Jamaica Jamaica 's laid-back vibes and spectacular sands make it a choice locale for winter-weary travelers eager to retreat somewhere warm. Visit Negril's Seven Mile Beach to soak up the sun and splendor, or if you're yearning for a little more activity, hit the links in Montego Bay or trek through Dunn's River Falls & Park. 6. Playa del Carmen, Mexico With its relaxed atmosphere and bright blue waters, Playa del Carmen offers a tranquil beach locale. Days here can be spent shopping along La Quinta Avenida and people-watching at chic beach clubs. Plus, you'll find plenty of all-inclusive properties and renowned golf courses here. 7. Koh Samui, Thailand Thailand's Koh Samui lures visitors in search of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and beautiful tropical scenery. Across the island, you'll find tucked-away Buddhist temples, a myriad of high-end resorts and plenty of fine-dining establishments. And should you tire of sunbathing, you can explore a butterfly garden, check out cascading waterfalls or enjoy an indulgent spa treatment at Tamarind Springs. 8. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Though there's no one-size-fits-all beach destination that would suit everyone's needs and interests, Grand Cayman offers a winning mix of impressive dive sites, coral sands, casual eateries and opulent hotels, luring variety of beachgoers. The show-stopper here is Seven Mile Beach along Grand Cayman's western coast. This sandy, crescent-shaped stretch is often praised for its laid-back atmosphere, lovely coral and ample snorkeling opportunities in its calm, clear waters. 9. Paradise Coast, Southwest Florida If your dream beach getaway involves sunbathing, snorkeling or boating, Florida's Paradise Coast has you covered. Here, you can take breaks from sunbathing to shops or hit the links in Naples or enjoy a scenic sail along Marco Island. What's more, you'll find plenty of luxury resorts here, so when you tire of relaxing on the sand, you can enjoy memorable meals and top-notch spa treatments. Copyright 2015 U.S. News & World Report | 2 | 95,438 | travel |
USA TODAY Sports preseason men's basketball coaches poll top 25 No. 1 (tie): North Carolina Tar Heels No. 1 (tie): Kentucky Wildcats No. 3: Maryland Terrapins No. 4: Duke Blue Devils No. 5: Kansas Jayhawks No. 6: Virginia Cavaliers No. 7: Iowa State Cyclones No. 8: Oklahoma Sooners No. 9: Villanova Wildcats No. 10: Arizona Wildcats No. 11: Gonzaga Bulldogs No. 12: Wichita State Shockers No. 13: Michigan State Spartans No. 14: California Bears No. 15: Indiana Hoosiers No. 16: Utah Utes No. 17: Wisconsin Badgers No. 18: Notre Dame Fighting Irish No. 19: LSU Tigers No. 20: Vanderbilt Commodores No. 21: Baylor Bears No. 22: Butler Bulldogs No. 23: West Virginia Mountaineers No. 24 (tie): Connecticut Huskies No. 24 (tie): Purdue Boilermakers | 1 | 95,439 | sports |
Outlooks for each team in the USA TODAY Sports preseason top 25 coaches poll (with last season's final record in parentheses). Times are p.m. Eastern: (Tie) 1. North Carolina (26-12) : The Tar Heels have their four top scorers returning for another go this season. They lost J.P. Tokoto to the NBA and although questions surround Marcus Paige after he took a step back in production last season, expect him to be one of the nation's top guards this year while leading a talented North Carolina squad made up of six McDonald's All-Americans. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Temple (CBSSN, 7). (Tie) 1. Kentucky (38-1) Another year, another new roster for John Calipari's Wildcats. Their top seven scorers left for the NBA, but UK will once again be at the top of the rankings in college basketball. Three five-star recruits, including No. 1 center Skal Labissiere (if eligible) and No. 1 point guard Isaiah Briscoe will be joining the Wildcats in the fall. And the cycle continues … Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Albany (SEC, 7). No. 3 Maryland (28-7): Sophomore point guard Melo Trimble is looking to build upon a strong freshman season, Jake Layman is back for his final year as a Terp, and freshman sensation Diamond Stone is suiting up for UMD this season all making Maryland one of the most sizeable teams in the nation, with loads of potential. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Mount St. Mary's (BTN, 7). No. 4 Duke (35-4): When you lose your top-five scorers from the year before, the following season should be one to rebuild, right? Not if your team is led by Coach K. They will surely miss Jahlil Okafor, Justise Winslow, Quinn Cook and Tyus Jones, but the three five-star additions of Brandon Ingram, Chase Jeter, and Derryck Thornton will do all that they can to fill the void. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Siena (ESPNU, 7). No. 5 Kansas (27-9): It just wouldn't feel right if Kansas wasn't in the mix of top teams, would it? They won't have Kelly Oubre and Cliff Alexander, but with Perry Ellis, Frank Mason III and Wayne Selden Jr. back, as well as the No. 3 power forward Cheick Diallo (if eligible), Bill Self's Jayhawks will make some noise once again. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Northern Colorado (8). No. 6 Virginia (30-4): The NCAA's best defense will have to make do without Justin Anderson and ACC Defensive Player of the Year Darion Atkins. But, with ACC Coach of the Year Tony Bennett, as well as Malcolm Brogdon and London Perrantes, in a system that posted the best record in the ACC two years in a row, it would be foolish to say Virginia won't be among the ACC's best once again. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Morgan State (7). No. 7 Iowa State (25-9): One of the many teams that left the NCAA tournament much earlier than expected, the Cyclones will be coming back with a chip on their shoulder this time around. Fred Hoiberg took his coaching talents to the NBA, but the roster didn't take much of a hit. Georges Niang back for his senior year will prove once again that he's one of the best players in the NCAA. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Colorado (ESPN2, 5). No. 8 Oklahoma (24-11): The Sooners lost TaShawn Thomas and Frank Booker, but when you have Buddy Hield on your team, does it really matter? The Big 12 Player of the Year averaged 17.4 points and 5.4 rebounds a game last year and will be surrounded by Isaiah Cousins, Ryan Spangler and Jordan Woodard. Opens: Nov. 17 at Memphis (ESPN, 5) No. 9 Villanova (33-3): Jalen Brunson the No. 2 point guard and No. 16 overall recruit will make his presence felt for the Wildcats this season. Losing a leading scorer such as Darrun Hilliard II will hurt, but Josh Hart and Ryan Arcidiacono return, making Villanova one of the best three-point shooting teams in the country. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (FS2, 7). No. 10 Arizona (34-4): The Wildcats were one of the best teams in the nation last season, finishing the season 34-4 and making it to the Elite Eight. Unfortunately for head coach Sean Miller, four of the starters (and the top-four scorers) from that team are gone. Freshman Allonzo Trier the No. 4 point guard recruit will need to play a big role this season. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Pacific (Pac-12, 9:30). No. 11 Gonzaga (35-3): Kyle Wiltjer is the most important piece of this roster. The 6-10 forward found his niche in Gonzaga last year, averaging 16.8 points and 6.2 rebounds a game. Some are calling him the preseason player of the year. The Bulldogs are strong inside with 7-1 senior Przemek Karnowski and 6-11 sophomore Domantas Sabonis. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Pittsburgh in Okinawa, Japan (ESPN, 7). No. 12 Wichita State (30-5): Senior guards Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker make up one of the best backcourts in the NCAA. With head coach Gregg Marshall back on the sidelines after a contract extension, the Shockers figure to be one of the top teams in the nation led by their senior playmakers. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Charleston Southern (8). No. 13 Michigan State (27-12): The Spartans shocked everyone last season, making it as far as the Final Four before falling to Duke. Then again, should we really have been surprised of a Tim Izzo led team making a tournament run? Standout players Travis Trice and Branden Dawson are gone, but this team still has its fair share of talent, led by senior Denzel Valentine. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Florida Atlantic (7). No. 14 California (18-15): The Golden Bears went 18-15 last season and were 7-11 against the Pac-12 last season. But, they hit the recruiting jackpot in the offseason as Jaylen Brown and Ivan Rabb, both top-10 ranked recruits, are headed to Berkeley. Leading scorers Tyrone Wallace and Jordan Matthews return, making Cal a team expected to be much improved. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Rice (Pac-12, 11:30). No. 15 Indiana (20-14): The guard-heavy Hoosiers are heading into the season after not losing many key pieces from last year. They were also able to add recruits Thomas Bryant and Juwan Morgan, as well as Max Biefeldt, a senior transfer from Michigan all 6-8 or taller. Indiana can expect guards Yogi Ferrell and James Blackmon Jr. to lead the way once again with much more help in the frontcourt. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Eastern Illinois (7). No. 16 Utah (26-9): Delon Wright is in Toronto with the Raptors, but the Utes still have some bright spots on their roster. Seniors Brandon Taylor, Jordan Loveridge and Dakarai Tucker will have to show that they're capable to shoot lights out from the perimeter and sophomore 7-footer Jakob Poeltl will have to play at the same level as last season if Utah wants to be a top team. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Southern Utah (Pac-12, 9:30). No. 17 Wisconsin (36-4) : The Badgers roster certainly took a hit this season, losing its two best players in Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker. However, don't forget that Nigel Hayes, as well as head coach Bo Ryan, are still there. They will take a step back understandably but still have some potential. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Western Illinois (BTN, 9). No. 18 Notre Dame (32-6): Losing Jerian Grant and Pat Connaughton poses a tough challenge for the Fighting Irish. However, one of the top scoring teams in the nation will have some of its key pieces returning in Zach Auguste, Demetrius Jackson and Steve Vasturia. Pleasant surprise or disaster? Opens: Nov. 13 vs. St. Francis (7:30). No. 19 LSU (22-11): The Tigers scored the No. 1 overall recruit from the 2015 class, Ben Simmons. The 6-9, 225 power forward will be joined by the No. 3 and No. 11 shooting guards, Antonio Blakeney and Brandon Sampson. With that being the case, losing leading scorers Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey will hurt much, much less. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. McNeese State (ESPNU, 9). No. 20 Vanderbilt (21-14): A young Vandy team is looking to improve upon their 14-loss season last year. Center Damian Jones will be the anchor in the paint, with guards Riley LaChance and Wade Baldwin IV providing a solid amount of scoring for one of the best perimeter shooting teams in the country. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Austin Peay (8). No. 21 Baylor (24-10): Rico Gathers, at 6-8, 275 pounds, is back for his senior season, ready to build from a season in which he averaged 11.6 points and 11.6 rebounds a game. The weight of Baylor's success will be resting on his shoulders, as well as those of talented senior forward Taurean Prince. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Stephen F Austin (9:30). No. 22 Butler (23-11): A team that was one of the best Cinderella stories in college basketball is back for another season of potential success. Seniors Kellen Dunham and Roosevelt Jones are back, as well as NC State transfer guard Tyler Lewis. If Lewis a McDonald's All-American can fill the hole left by Alex Barlow, Butler could be in for another impressive season. Opens: Nov. 14 vs. Citadel (FS2, 7:30). No. 23 West Virginia (25-10): After making a push to the Sweet 16 last season, this Bob Huggins-led team will have to make magic happen once again if they want similar results. They lost their leading scorer, point guard Juwan Staten, and will need to find a go-to-guy to replace him. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Northern Kentucky (7). (Tie) No. 24 Connecticut (20-15): All eyes will be on transfer guard Sterling Gibbs. Gibbs averaged 16.3 points and 3.8 assists on 43.1% shooting for Seton Hall last season, but will be suiting up for the Huskies for his senior year. They also signed the fifth-ranked point guard, Jalen Adams, who will be ready to make a splash now that Ryan Boatright is gone. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. Maine (7). (Tie) No. 24 Purdue (21-13): Freshman Caleb Swanigan is the first Indiana Mr. Basketball to play for Purdue in the last quarter century. The 6-8, 275 pound forward/center will be joining a frontcourt led by senior 7-footer A.J. Hammons. The Boilermakers simply have too much talent not to be ranked, but question marks still remain at the point guard position. Opens: Nov. 13 vs. North Carolina A&T (7). GALLERY: COACHES POLL TOP 25 TEAMS | 1 | 95,440 | sports |
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The offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Abkhazian capital Sukhumi (above) look like offices anywhere else in the world. When Foreign Secretary Viacheslav Chirikba enters the office, the 56-year-old minister's staff jump up to greet him. Chirikba is a linguist, specialized in the languages of the Caucasus region. For a number of years he studied, taught and lived in Leiden in the Netherlands. Europe is not foreign to him and he says that Abkhazia is a European country. Nonetheless, he draws a clear delimitation: Here the pro-Russia camp, there the West. "The Cold War is back - unfortunately." No one should kid themselves, says Chirikba during his interview with DW, at the same time he sums up Akhazia's position: Russia guarantees Abkhazia's security in the face of decidedly pro-Western Georgia, Russia gives money for economic reconstruction and subsidies to the national budget. Slightly irritated, he asks, "What's wrong with that?" Big brother's influence What might be wrong with Russia's policies in this case, is something that is discussed intensely in Abkhazia. More than a few people here fear that Russia's goal is a kind of creeping annexation, with the final objective of integrating Abkhazia into the Russian Federation. Tengiz Jopua is critical of Moscow's influence. He is the chairman of "Ainar," a new political party derived from a think tank dealing with socio-economic themes and having the same name. Jopua also describes the situation similarly: Abkhazia wouldn't survive without Russia's military presence. But, at the same time, that gives Abkhazia less room to maneuver domestically. His demand that Abkhazia should "finally learn to swim on its own," will no doubt remain wishful thinking. The Russian ruble is the official currency. Abkhazian residents can easily get Russian passports - which offer their only possibility to travel to Western countries. On the other hand, tourism in Abkhazia lives off of Russian vacationers. This year it is estimated that more than four million will come. And lastly, a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" between the Kremlin and Sukhumi guarantees Moscow far-reaching rights. Since the agreement was signed, Western observers have tended to view Abkhazia as a military protectorate of Moscow. Tensions between the Abkhaz and the Russians We wanted to see the situation ourselves, so in mid-September we took off from Moscow with a DW camera team to go film in Abkhazia. Hopes of getting permission to interview a Russian officer or film at a Russian garrison were dashed before we even left Moscow. When we arrived, John Gulariya, deputy administrator of the Gali District which is about an hour from the capitol Sukhumi, drove to a Russian barracks with us. It is right on the E 60, Abkhazia's main north-south traffic artery. The Abkhazian official reported to the officer on guard, a major in the Russian army, and asked if we could film the barracks from the road. The major denied the request. Gulariya exclaimed that the road is Abkhazian property and that anyone who wants to film or shoot photos from it is allowed to do so. The two proceed to get into a loud argument. Finally, the Russian major says: "How am I supposed to know who you are? You could be a friend of Saakashwili's for all I know." Indignant at being compared to the Georgian president, a man as hated in Abkhazia as he is in Russia, Gulariya poisonously retorted: "We don't need any Saakashwilis here, and no Hitlers either! Why are you talking to me like that, you, a representative of the glorious Russian army?" Nonetheless, we did not get permission to film. The major then threatened us and the Abkhaz official with serious consequences should we decide to ignore his orders. Customs impedes border traffic Despite such tensions, most Abkhazians agree with Moscow's policy of building up their country as a bulwark against Georgia. Georgia still wants to join NATO. A mere 80 kilometers (50 miles) separate the southernmost Russian military base near the Inguri River border and the oil terminal at the port of Supsa in Georgia. The Russian bases are spruce new buildings, and atop each are red and white lacquered transmission masts outfitted with modern communications technology. The demarcation line along the Inguri has been equipped with motion detectors and infrared sensors. This makes semi-legal border traffic between Georgia and Abkhazia all but impossible. Beyond that, Abkhazia has now implemented export duties on agricultural products, making it difficult for small farmers from the Gali District to export their fruits and hazelnuts to markets in Georgia. Next we drove to the Iguri River with the municipal administrator of the village of Akhishka on our research trip. He wanted to show us some old smuggling routes, but a Russian border guard stepped out from behind a bush and stopped us. After disappearing with the administrator's ID, he returned a few minutes later, at which point he told us to turn around and leave - in terse military fashion. The Abkhazian official's objection that this is "his village" did not interest the Russian soldier. The quest for recognition Besides Russia, only Venezuela, Nicaragua and the Pacific island state of Nauru have recognized Abkhazia diplomatically. In Sukhumi, Foreign Minister Chirikba told us that he was currently negotiating with countries in Africa and South America about the initiation of diplomatic relations - all steps on the path to political normalcy in a sovereign country. Abkhazia, according to encyclopedia entries and articles, has "de facto independence." But that formulation does not accurately describe the reality on the ground. Author: Christian Trippe / js Editor: Gregg Benzow | 5 | 95,442 | news |
Foreign direct investment in Latin America dived 21 percent in the first half of 2015, a UN commission said Thursday, the latest bad news for a region facing recession this year. FDI to 16 countries in the region fell to $88.7 billion in the six months through June from the same period last year, said the UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The commission warned earlier this month that Latin America's economies will contract 0.3 percent this year, in line with forecasts by the International Monetary Fund. FDI to the region tumbled 16 percent last year. ECLAC said the trend worsened in the first half of this year because of a "fall of investments in mining and hydrocarbons due to the reduction of international prices, China's deceleration and the region's negative economic growth... in particular Brazil." The FDI contraction was sharpest in ailing Brazil, the region's largest economy, where it fell 36 percent from January to August, the commission said. But Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay all saw drops of more than 20 percent, confirming what ECLAC called "a disturbing regional panorama." Latin America enjoyed a so-called "golden decade" of economic growth in the 2000s, fueled largely by Chinese demand for raw materials, but has been hit hard by the Asian giant's slowdown and the corresponding chill in commodities prices. | 3 | 95,443 | finance |
The hunt for Mexico's no.1 kingpin is set to get a little harder with Halloween revellers in the country snapping up a mask and outfit of the fugitive cartel head. | 5 | 95,444 | news |
Week 6 brings us some awesome matchups, including some divisional rivalries and big-time grudge games. Unfortunately, it also features a few stinkers. Based on early season performances, it's easy to assess which teams are doomed to fail going up against top teams. The following franchises will surely lose in Week 6 versus a superior opponent. Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a victory against the San Diego Chargers last week when Le'Veon Bell scored a last-second touchdown. However, they'll be looking at loss No. 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, who are shredding opposing teams this season. Arizona's offense ranks No. 5 overall and should be unstoppable versus Pittsburgh's shabby secondary. Furthermore, Arizona is averaging 134.8 rushing yards per game at an average of 5.0 yards per attempt , which is the second best in the NFL. This is all happening while Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald, who each look 10 years younger, are making a mockery out of opposing defenses. As for Pittsburgh's offense, Michael Vick is decent, but he is struggling to get the ball to the team's best receiving weapon, Antonio Brown. Brown's targets have diminished significantly, and he only has managed eight catches in the last two weeks. Furthermore, Brown hasn't scored since Week 2, and his lack of touchdowns is hurting the team. If anyone is going to save Pittsburgh's game, it will be their stud rusher Bell. Although the Cardinals have only allowed one running back rushing score all season and will be on double duty to shut Bell down without a viable passing threat to contend with. There are just two many variables that favor Arizona as a better team overall to dominate Pittsburgh in Week 6. Indianapolis Colts This is going to be a fantastic "Sunday Night Football" game that is all about revenge, even though New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says it is not . The Patriots and Brady are playing some of the best football we've seen in a long time, and they'll be heading to Indy to put the Colts go through the ringer after Indianapolis accused them of cheating last January. Brady did not have a great summer break hassling with the "Deflategate" scandal, and he'll make the Colts pay. Andrew Luck will likely be back after missing two weeks, and he'll be looking to post his first win against a team that has gotten the better of him ever since his rookie year with the Colts. During the four games in which Luck has faced the Patriots, the Colts have lost by at l east 20 points each time. That's an ugly stat that Luck and team would like to put to rest. Luck unfortunately is off to a horrific start this season statistically, while sustaining a shoulder injury along the way. He has some fantastic offensive weapons, and we witnessed Matt Hasselbeck take advantage of them over the past couple of weeks. The only way the Colts could possibly win is if Luck can stop turning over the ball, which is something he has managed to do eight times over three games. Even if Luck plays well, the Patriots offense is too finely well-tuned. The Colts feature the 29th-ranked defense in the league, which will be no match for Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Co. It will be one of the most incredible upsets of the season if the Colts somehow pull a win out of their hat. Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks have not been too impressive this year, while the Carolina Panthers have managed four straight wins because of some outstanding play by Cam Newton, who will finally beat Seattle for the first time in his career. Currently, Carolina's defense is allowing only 5.7 yards per passing attempt , along with only four passing touchdowns. Russell Wilson only has six touchdowns so far this season and could easily be stymied by Carolina's stout secondary. Additionally, Carolina's rush defense is quite legit and has only allowed 92 ground yards per game. The Seahawks finally found their rush game last week when Thomas Rawls posted the only score Seattle has to date on the ground. For a team who relies on its running game, there hasn't been much of one this season. As for Seattle's secondary, it isn't nearly as scary as it was in years' past. The Legion of Boom is having a terrible time slowing down offenses, especially in the fourth quarter. Seattle has dumped two games in overtime contests, and it nearly lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 4 when a bad referee call saved the game. Meanwhile, Newton and the Carolina Panthers are getting the job done offensively, while limiting opposing teams with their ominous defense. Normally we would assume that Carolina would beatable playing on the road in Seattle. However, the Seahawks as a unit are playing too poorly this season to support that theory. Cam Newton is not dwelling on the past when it comes to the #Seahawks [ http://t.co/62C2xK9bk0 ] #CARvsSEA pic.twitter.com/bHbDwIkGZC Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 15, 2015 Washington It's time for Washington's perfect road record against the New York Jets to end in Week 6 at MetLife Stadium. The Jets are returning fresh from a bye week, and they also get defensive end Sheldon Richardson back. Even without Richardson, the Jets' defense has been brutal, forcing the most takeaways (3.25) on average per game than any other NFL team this season. Combined with the fact that quarterback Kirk Cousins has the incredible knack to choke at just the wrong moment in any particular game, this is a recipe for disaster. And, while Cousins has the ability to pile up some massive passing yards, he'll be hard-pressed to accomplish this task against the Jets' secondary in Week 6. The Jets' mighty "D" has allowed an average of only 199.25 quarterback passing yards per game. Washington will be challenged on the ground as well, because they'll be up against a rush defense that has yielded only 94.75 rushing yards per outing at a pace of 3.8 yards per attempt. Washington's defense will pose its own threats to the Jets' offense, although it's going to struggle to stop Brandon Marshall, who surpassed 100 yards in his last three games. The Redskins will also have their hands full limiting a slippery Chris Ivory, who destroyed the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 with 166 yards and one touchdown at a pace of 5.72 yards per carry. In the end, Washington will be hard-pressed to finish victorious against the Jets, who have allowed opposing teams to score a measly average of only 13.75 points per game. Week 6 easily goes to the home team. | 1 | 95,445 | sports |
The Houston Astros may have just saw their season end after losing Game 5 of their ALDS match-up with the Kansas City Royals, but that didn't stop bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte from going above and beyond to provide memories and much more for some young Royals fans. Following the Astros' 7-2 loss at Kauffman Stadium, Bracamonte was spotted by Royals fan David Dahmer tossing out baseball gear, among other things, to kids in the stands. So impressed was Dahmer with Bracamonte's generosity and kindness even in the wake of a disappointing defeat that he took to Facebook to express his appreciation and admiration for the bullpen catcher's demonstration of true sportsmanship. Last night Javier Brackamonte #85, a Houston Astros bullpen catcher showed an unbelievable act of class and... Posted by David Dahmer on Thursday, October 15, 2015 Making the story even better, Bracamonte sent Dahmer a thoughtful note via Facebook, something the Royals fan shared in the original Facebook post. "Thank you so much Sr that what baseball is about I just a kid come from venezuela to play baseball to USA my dream come true working for the houston astros and wan be sure the kids really enjoy come to a Mlb game that why I'm really enjoy playing catch before the game with them put a big smile on those kids." Bracamonte, 45, has spent the past 15 seasons with the Astros organization. A native of Venezuela, he now lives in Houston with his children. This isn't even the first time Bracamonte has demonstrated an incredible amount of class and respect for the fans, even in this series, as he was spotted playing catch with young Royals fans before a previous ALDS game . In a word, awesome. The gestures by Bracamonte epitomize everything that can be great about the game of baseball. | 1 | 95,446 | sports |
The Michigan-Michigan State rivalry took an ugly turn when the Magic Johnson statue in East Lansing was vandalized. Campus Insiders' Jordan Cornette has a few thoughts about the Wolverines' fans who spray-painted the legend. | 1 | 95,447 | sports |
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The prosecutor's office in Berlin and the police on Thursday said Murat A., also known as Gadzhimurad K., recruited members for the "Islamic State" (IS) on the Internet and also sent weapons' accessories, such as night vision goggles and telescopes, to Islamist groups in Syria. Murat A. was originally from Dagestan and was a Russian national, officers said. The 30-year-old is also reported to have executed his duties as an imam at the Fussilet 33 Islamic center in Berlin's Moabit area. Officials said they began suspecting Murat A. after he spoke about IS in an interview with the online magazine "Medusa" in May. The accused was also reported to have close connections with the head of Fussilet 33, Ismet D., who was arrested in January, and the president of the group's council of elders, Emin F. Both were accused of having supported IS and smuggling jihadist fighters. mg/cmk (dpa, epd, AFP) | 5 | 95,449 | news |
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to hold talks to calm the recent surge of violence. Mr Netanyahu said he was "perfectly open" to a meeting that might be "potentially useful". He also defended a massive security deployment in Jerusalem following a wave of knife attacks by Palestinians. Near-daily attacks have left seven Israelis dead and dozens wounded over the past fortnight. Several of the attackers were among at least 30 Palestinians who have been killed in recent violence. Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been fuelled by clashes in Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and across the Gaza border, as well as the wave of stabbings. "Right now as we can speak, we can meet - I have no problem with that - and we shall stop immediately this wave of incitement and attacks against Israel," Mr Netanyahu told a news conference on Thursday. However, he continued, "I am willing to meet him [President Abbas] but he isn't willing to meet me". The Israeli leader said he was also willing to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry and Jordan's King Abdullah for talks to defuse the tension. The Palestinians have previously said they would not return to talks unless Israel halted settlement building in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel has built more than 100 settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since it occupied the territories in the 1967 Middle East war. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this. Mr Netanyahu also berated Mr Abbas for what he called inciting violence and telling lies about Israel seeking to change the status quo at a holy compound in East Jerusalem, known to Jews as Temple Mount and Muslims as Haram al-Sharif. Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday accused Israel of using excessive force against Palestinians. He said Israel was carrying out "executions of our children in cold blood", highlighting the case of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy, Ahmed Manasra, who was hit by a car after he and a 15-year-old stabbed two Israelis, one of them a 13-year-old boy, on Monday. Mr Netanyahu rejected this as a "new big lie" in his news conference on Thursday, hours after his government released video and photos showing the boy alive in an Israeli hospital. Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat later said that Mr Abbas had received inaccurate information on the boy's condition, AFP news agency reports. Israeli police on Wednesday began setting up checkpoints in Arab-majority parts of East Jerusalem, including one neighbourhood that was home to three of the Palestinians who carried out attacks on Israelis this week. Israel's security cabinet had earlier authorised police to seal off or impose a curfew on parts of the city in a bid to stop "those who try murder and...all those who assist them". It also announced that the homes of Palestinian attackers would be demolished within days and that their families' right to live in Jerusalem would be taken away. The Palestinian leader said on Wednesday that Israel's security actions threatened "to spark a religious conflict that would burn everything". Human Rights Watch has also condemned the new measures, saying they infringed on freedom of movement of all Palestinians. But Mr Netanyahu defended Israel's actions, saying it was using legitimate force. Any country would do the same to deal with "people wielding knives, meat cleavers, axes, trying to kill people on their streets," he said. Fear and loathing fuel Jerusalem knife attacks Jerusalem attacks prompt fear and defiance #intifada - Is social media to blame? Can Israel and the Palestinians contain spiralling violence? Why is Jerusalem so holy? Despite the heightened security measures, there were two more stabbing incidents on Wednesday, and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in the West Bank city of Bethlehem and along the Israeli border with Gaza continued into Thursday. Some 300 soldiers are due to be in place by Sunday to reinforce police forces in the city. US Secretary of State is due to travel to the region soon, but details of his trip are yet to be revealed. What is happening between Israelis and Palestinians? There has been a spate of stabbings of Israelis - several of them fatal - by Palestinians since early October, and one apparent revenge stabbing by an Israeli. The attackers have struck in Jerusalem and central and northern Israel, and in the occupied West Bank. Israel has tightened security and its security forces have clashed with rioting Palestinians, leading to deaths on the Palestinian side. The violence has also spread to the border with Gaza. What's behind the latest unrest? After a period of relative quiet, violence between the two communities has spiralled since clashes erupted at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site in mid-September. It was fuelled by rumours among Palestinians that Israel was attempting to alter a long-standing religious arrangement governing the site. Israel repeatedly dismissed the rumours as incitement. Soon afterwards, two Israelis were shot dead by Palestinians in the West Bank and the stabbing attacks began. Both Israel and the Palestinian authorities have accused one another of doing nothing to protect each other's communities. Is this a new Palestinian intifada, or uprising? There have been two organised uprisings by Palestinians against Israeli occupation, in the 1980s and early 2000s. With peace talks moribund, some observers have questioned whether we are now seeing a third. The stabbing attacks seem to be opportunistic and although they have been praised by militant groups, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has said Palestinians are not interested in a further escalation. What is driving the latest violence? | 5 | 95,450 | news |
Koko the gorilla is best known for her use of sign language, but her love of cats is what made her a media darling. In 1983, the western lowland gorilla reportedly told trainer Penny Patterson that she wanted a cat. Patterson and her fellow researchers at The Gorilla Foundation supported this idea, hoping that caring for a cat might prepare Koko for motherhood. They gave Koko a lifelike stuffed animal and after she ignored that gift, she was given a gray kitten for her birthday in July 1984. Koko rejoiced. She named the cat All Ball and carried him around like a baby. All Ball got out of Koko's cage and was hit by a car just a few months later. Trainer Penny Patterson shared the news with Koko, who, Patterson said, began crying . "Sleep cat," she reportedly signed. Koko turned 44 this year. And for her birthday, Patterson let her pick out two new pets from a litter of kittens. The result, which Koko's caretakers posted just this week, was as cute as you might expect. For more Koko videos, follow kokoflix on Youtube. | 5 | 95,451 | news |
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Think for a moment that we're not even technically halfway through these 2015 playoffs yet. That midpoint becomes official once the Mets and Dodgers wrap up their half of the NLDS tonight in Los Angeles. But regardless of who is triumphant there, the truth is we're looking at the prospect of a historic champion no matter who reigns in a few weeks. The five teams alive for the World Series have each gone decades without winning it all, which is going to make for a rather tense rest of October, even for neutral fans. But with perennial recent champions like the Giants, Red Sox and Cardinals already playing offseason golf, the presence of new blood in these playoffs will make for a memorable ending either way. MLB PLAYOFFS 2015: Each team's most heartbreaking postseason moment | Blue Jays-Royal will be special Blue Jays (1993) OK, they're at the top here, which means they have the shortest drought of anyone, but get this: In the 22 years since they last made the playoffs, the Blue Jays only finished higher than third in the American League East once (second place, 2006). That's 20 third-, fourth-, or fifth-place finishes over that span. Toronto hasn't really sniffed the playoffs since then, but man are they sitting pretty after a rousing comeback win in Game 5 of the ALDS against Texas. If the Blue Jays bring a championship back north of the border, expect a bronzed statue of Jose Bautista's bat flip outside Rogers Centre by opening day next year. Dodgers (1988) Remember those '88 Dodgers? Orel Hershiser and his scoreless innings streak. Kirk Gibson hitting the home run off Eckersley. Mike Scioscia ripping into the chests of all Mets fans and individually pulling out every heart and stomping on them in succession? Good times, indeed, but that's been it for the blue crew in terms of World Series appearances. That's expected to change this year for the $300 million Dodgers, who have two of the three best pitchers in baseball in their rotation. Like Toronto, Los Angeles' title drought is also a World Series appearance drought, so just getting past the Cubs would mean party time in Chavez Ravine. Mets (1986) The Mets have actually had something of a playoff history between then and now. They took the Dodgers to a seven-game NLCS in 1988. The Braves walked off (literally) in the 1999 NLCS. There was an incredible 2000 NLCS win followed by a wholly forgettable Subway Series loss. And Mets fans still wake up in night sweats over Beltrain taking that curve in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS. So they've had their chances over the years good ones, even! but it's never quite come together. But if they get past the Dodgers in Game 5 (and don't over-extend Noah Syndergaard in relief of Jacob deGrom), they can throw Harvey and Sydnergaard in Games 1 and 2 at home and then again in games 5 and 6. If necessary, that would mean deGrom in a Game 7 at Citi Field and you'd have to like the Mets' chance, no matter who* the Cubbies put out there. (*OK, except for Arrieta.) Royals (1985) Here we meet again. By all rights, the Royals should be vying for their second-straight title, but then Madison Bumgarner had to go ahead and do what a Madison Bumgarner does, which is throw six shutout innings in relief in Game 7 and lock down the Giants' third title in five years. So the Royals are back, arguably better than last year, and still looking for that first title since knocking off St. Louis 30 years ago. With the experience of having gone through this last year, KC's young players (Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Sal Perez) are a year older and wiser and should be a formidable threat to knock off Toronto and make back-to-back World Series for the first time since Texas lost in 2010 and 2011. And if Johnny Cueto keeps pitching like he did in Game 5 against Houston, KC will actually go all the way this year. Cubs (1908) So, the Cubs haven't won the whole shebang in a while, perhaps you've heard? It's only been 107 years since their last title, but it's been 70 years since they've even been in a World Series. What's really nutty is that they might be the scariest team left in these playoffs. Their young players (Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and so forth) are mashing the ball with confidence and consistency. They've got Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester at the top of their rotation and will get two starts from each in the NLCS. The only downside for them is not having home-field advantage, but even the importance of that's a little overblown at this stage; they're plenty comfortable playing in either Dodger Stadium or Citi Field. Even just advancing to the World Series will be a mind-blowing sight. Winning it all would be indescribable. Erik Malinowski is a freelance sportswriter based near San Francisco and a frequent contributor to Rolling Stone, Sports on Earth, and Uproxx. | 1 | 95,453 | sports |
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Break out the Skittles and Pop Rocks! It's time to treat yourself to some sugar and a tour of homes in places that are well-suited to the upcoming doorbell extravaganza. These neighborhoods have a Halloween-winning combination of youngsters, home values, crime rates and neighbor proximity, per Zillow's annual Trick-or-Treat Index . So pass the Sour Patch Kids and gaze upon these sweet homes for sale. Presidio Heights, San Francisco 3323 Clay St, San Francisco, CA For sale: $11 million If you're spending $11 million on a house, you clearly don't mess around. Turns out, neither do the kids in your new neighborhood when it comes to Halloween. They'll be expecting something special when you make your way from the wine room to the front door to fill their goody bags. See more homes for sale in Presidio Heights . Cambrian Park, San Jose 1748 Frobisher Way, San Jose, CA For sale: $1.25 million People have been trick or treating at this home since the dawn of the '60s, as its mid-century modern style courtesy of iconic builder Joseph Eichler can attest. It's 1,622 square feet of vintage goodness with abundant windows and outdoor play areas. Check out other listings in Cambrian Park . Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles 14635 Whitfield Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA For sale: $5.795 million In this unassuming enclave part way to Malibu, your kids can beg for candy alongside the children of celebrities such as Kate Hudson and the Damon-Affleck-Garner set. Also, luxury touches: Give out some Tootsie Rolls, take a dip in the hot tub. Hand out Starburst, take in the view. View more homes on the market in Pacific Palisades . Upper East Side, Milwaukee 3008 E Linnwood Ave, Milwaukee, WI For sale: $835,000 When the Brewers' baseball season finally winds down, it's time to shop for sugar. Here's the staging area for all that Halloween goodness, in the castle-like entry of this Tudor home that dates to 1909. See more listings in Milwaukee's Upper East Side . Alhambra, Phoenix 51 E Georgia Ave, Phoenix, AZ For sale: $620,000 Picture yourself cruising up to this swanky home in your Pizza Rat costume, pillow case ready for some sugary action. Then picture yourself waiting inside the ultra-modern masterpiece with a bowl full of Red Vines, hopefully with enough left for the kids. Check out more homes for sale in Alhambra . Ravenswood Manor, Chicago 2733 W Agatite Ave, Chicago, IL For sale: $1.19 million Watch the costumed masses as they arrive at your glass front door. Located on a quiet dead-end street, this newly rehabbed home boasts hardwood floors, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and a master suite with a soaking tub and oversized shower. Look at more homes on the market in Ravenswood Manor . Beacon Hill, Boston 1-3 Chestnut St #1B, Boston, MA For sale: $659,000 This is probably the neighborhood where Paul Revere trick or treated. Red-white-and-blue candy corn and the like. The 690-square-foot condo has its original shutters, floors and fireplace and a lovely green door for little goblins and R2-D2s to knock. See more listings in Beacon Hill . Del Mar Heights, San Diego 13719 Mira Montana Dr, Del Mar, CA For sale: $1.695 million Whatever the scene on Halloween, this home has you covered from the fire pit on the deck for doorbell-waiting in the autumn chill, to the ample kitchen countertops for laying out the goodies, to the soaking tub for post-confectionery relaxation. View more homes for sale in Del Mar Heights . Country Club, Denver 748 N Downing St, Denver, CO For sale: $1.049 million Some porches are just made for handing out candy. This one even offers a set of energy-burning stairs for before and after the big grab. Built in 1907, the home has been renovated with an open floor plan and a new kitchen. Check out what else is on the market in Denver's Country Club neighborhood. River Park, Sacramento 5701 Spilman Ave, Sacramento, CA For sale: $519,900 Situated in a popular community along a river, this home has all the character of a home built in 1950 including trick-or-treat-ability with the comforts of modern upgrades: a new roof, new kitchen, new windows and new floors. See more listings in River Park . More from Zillow: House of the Week: A Gothic Revival Mansion on an Old Stagecoach Road 'The Silence of the Lambs' Home For Sale … Probably Minus the Pit Gothic Revival Architecture: Romantic Homes With a Spooky Edge Search more homes for sale | See open houses near you | 3 | 95,455 | finance |
Donald Trump and Ben Carson are threatening to skip the next Republican presidential debate unless the format is changed. The campaigns sent a joint letter Thursday afternoon to CNBC's Washington bureau warning they won't won't participate in the network's debate on Oct. 28 in Boulder, Colo., unless it lasts no longer than two hours and includes both opening and closing statements by the candidates. "The criteria that was outlined by CNBC was never discussed with any of the candidates or the campaigns," Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski told The New York Times. "So what CNBC did was send out a memo and said, 'Here's the criteria as you have approved them' and that went out to all the campaigns. We said we never agreed to this criteria." NBC News first reported on the joint letter from Carson and Trump. Ed Brookover, a Carson campaign aide, told The Hill that opening and closing statements are vital to ensuring every candidate is heard on a stage that will likely include 10 candidates. He noted that during one stretch in the last debate, moderated by CNN, Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) went more than 30 minutes without having a chance to speak. "It's the fairest way to ensure that any candidate has an opportunity to be heard both early and late in the debate and not to rely on the good graces of the moderators," he said. Trump, meanwhile, was unhappy with the three-hour length of the CNN debate and wants to ensure that the next contest isn't allowed to drag on. "For us it was imperative that the time be changed to 120 minutes," Lewandowski told the Times. "Until we have this criteria specifically laid out, it is difficult to participate." Lewandowski has urged the Republican National Committee (RNC) to intervene in the dispute. Brian Steel, a spokesman for CNBC, told The Hill in a statement that the network typically eschews opening statements "to allow more time to address the critical issues that matter most." "We started a dialogue yesterday with all of the campaigns involved and we will certainly take the candidates' views on the format into consideration as we finalize the debate structure," Steel said. The boycott threat from Trump and Carson, who hold the top two spots in virtually all polling of the Republican race, comes after a handful of other campaigns complained about the debate arrangement on a telephone call with the network and the RNC. The uproar started, according to one GOP campaign source familiar with the calls, when CNBC told the campaign representatives that there wouldn't be any opening or closing statements for the contest. "People realized we got the short end of the stick when the Democrats had a 2 minute opening and a 90 second closing [during their debate], so they had three and a half minutes to a 15 million person audience of an infomercial," the source said. "They get a commercial, we get 'The Hunger Games.' " Representatives from the campaigns of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) all called for opening and closing statements during the Thursday conference call, according to Politico. Should Trump and Carson boycott the CNBC debate, the ratings could take a major hit. The first two Republican presidential debates generated record audiences for both Fox News and CNN, in part due to the presence of Trump, who has added an element of unpredictability to the race. CNN was reportedly charging more than $150,00 for a 30-second ad during its GOP debate, leading Trump to suggest that the network should send him flowers and a thank-you note. This story was last updated at 4:22 p.m. | 5 | 95,456 | news |
LEXINGTON, Ky. And for his next trick, Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will lose seven players to the NBA draft and still attempt the near-impossible feat of following up on a near-perfect season in which his Wildcats set an NCAA record by winning their first 38 games before falling in the Final Four. The crazy part: After reloading with another top recruiting class, Calipari still has six former five-star prospects and a potential No.1 overall pick on his roster and with no obvious juggernauts heading into the 2015-16 season, Kentucky again looks like one of the best teams in America. Incredibly, Las Vegas was taking bets this summer on another undefeated run. Calipari was not. "Last year's team was an anomaly," he said. "That should be thrown out. Don't ever look at it; don't compare. If you tell me about that team, stop, just don't tell me, because that may never happen again." Sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis hopes it doesn't. As much fun as that ride was, he was inconsolable after UK came up two wins short of college basketball's first 40-0 season and, more notably to him, just shy of claiming the program's ninth national championship. In the losing locker room in April, Ulis said that single smudge ruined the whole picture for him. Time supposedly heals all wounds, so, all of these months later, has he gained perspective? "Still feel that same way," Ulis said. "I've thought back a little bit, like, 'We still went 38-1,' but I still feel like it doesn't matter. Our goal was to win the national championship, not go 40-0. We wanted to do that, of course, but at the end of the day we wanted to win a national championship. "It eats at me so much. I hate it. I still think about it almost every day, like, 'I can't believe we lost.'" Ulis, junior forward Marcus Lee and senior forward Alex Poythress, the three former McDonald's All-Americans who stuck around after last season, are similarly motivated by the lingering sting of that defeat. For Poythress, a 6-8, 230-pound freak athlete who never expected to be in college for two years, much less four, it's even more urgent. Inconsistent play delayed his NBA dream through last year, and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in December forced him to come back again, making him the first Calipari recruit to stay at UK for four years. The injury also cost Poythress a chance to help the Wildcats in their Final Four rematch with Wisconsin, a game he greatly affected the year before. He has experienced almost everything a rare National Invitation Tournament appearance for the 'Cats in his freshman year, an NCAA title game as a sophomore, a major injury and historic run in his junior season except cutting down the one net that matters most. "It's going to drive me a lot," Poythress said. "We were so close. So close two years ago, so close last year. So close you can taste it." The veterans hope their fire and Calipari's annual infusion of fresh talent, which included five-star freshmen Skal Labissiere (although his eligibility is being investigated by the NCAA), Jamal Murray and Isaiah Briscoe, can propel UK to the only thing that will soothe the disappointment: banner No. 9. This team won't be as deep as last year's, nor likely as dominant, and a non-conference schedule that includes Duke, UCLA, Arizona State, Ohio State, Louisville and Kansas could deliver a few early speed bumps. But the blend of proven veterans and elite newcomers looks like a recipe with which the team's Hall of Fame coach can cook up a contender. "He's up there right now just scheming," said Murray, pointing to Calipari's office overlooking Kentucky's practice gym. "It's going to be interesting to see what he has for us." Murray is a 6-4 guard who can play anywhere in the backcourt and whose stock skyrocketed this summer when he dominated against grown men and led the Canadian national team to its first medal in the Pan American Games. A projected NBA lottery pick, Murray was widely viewed as the missing piece in Calipari's fast-tracked rebuilding plan when he signed in late June. "They needed one more guy," he said, shrugging off that distinction, "but they have enough guys on this team to do something really special anyways. When you look around the room and you just look at everybody individually, we have a lot of talent. We have so many weapons, everybody's so good, it's hard to point to one piece." Sound familiar? There won't be enough for a repeat of the platoon system, but there are elite players at every position and in all shapes, sizes and skill sets. There are three point guards 5-9 Ulis, 6-3 bulldog Briscoe and Murray whom Calipari plans to play all together at times. There are Poythress and springy, 6-9 Lee, plus 6-11 Labissiere (the possible top pick) and another late recruiting addition, 7-foot, 260-pound Australian freshman Isaac Humphries. Junior-college transfer Mychal Mulder (6-4) is a sharpshooter, and top-100 freshman Charles Matthews (6-6) is a lockdown defender and high-flying finisher. That's enough talent to leave homegrown juniors Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis scratching for whatever is left in playing time. Calipari won't force the issue on sharing minutes this time. "This isn't the eighth-grade league. I did what I did last year because I had no choice. Everybody deserved to play," he said. "(But) some of my best teams, I've played five guys, six guys. I mean, my best teams." Like the one that did what last year's nevertheless remarkable team could not. His 2012 national champions had six guys play 26-plus minutes a game, and those 'Cats also won 38 games just in a more satisfying order. Of course, those six guys all bolted for the NBA, and Kentucky nosedived the next season. These Wildcats hope to avoid a similar fate, but it does raise a question: Why would anyone want to follow an act like that? "I'm always up for a challenge," Murray said. "It's great to see what they did last year, but we're trying to create our own story and hopefully win a championship. That's our goal. I don't see why this team can't go all the way." Tucker writes for The (Louisville) Courier-Journal. GALLERY: COACHES POLL TOP 25 TEAMS | 1 | 95,457 | sports |
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Whether they performed terribly on the field or committed crimes, each state has its own most infamous athlete. While each state can boast a famous athlete or sports hero, each can also boast one of villainy or infamy. With that, I welcome you to the less attractive world of sports. Each athlete was born in the state that he or she represents unless otherwise noted. Alabama: Ben Wallace Although not the main party responsible for the infamous "Malice at the Palace," Wallace was certainly involved. For his involvement, Wallace received a six-game suspension. Unfortunately, his legal trouble would continue in 2011 when he was arrested and charged with DWI and carrying a concealed weapon. Alaska: Robert Rozier Rozier, a defensive end, has spent more time in prison cells than on football fields. Founder of a bizarre temple named Yahweh ben Yahweh's Temple Of Love, in 1986, he was arrested and charged with murder and would later admit to killing seven people. Rosier cut a deal that would allow him to serve only 22 years in prison. However, after bouncing numerous checks he was convicted and sentenced to 25 years-to-life. Arizona: Superstar Billy Graham Billy Graham, a successful professional wrestler in the World Wrestling Federation, what is now WWE, was widely reported to have numerous disputes with the McMahons over various claims, one of which was a sexual assault case involving various WWF officials. Although he would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his spats with Vince McMahon would lead him to eventually be released from his position at WWE. Arkansas: Sonny Liston Liston learned his profession while serving time in a Missouri prison and was involved in several altercations throughout his career, one of which involved pointing a gun loaded with blanks and firing it in the direction of Muhammad Ali. Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home under what some believe to be mysterious circumstances, although many people report that Liston was a heroin addict. California: Barry Bonds While many people still regard him as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, his involvement in the steroid scandal has made him a lightning rod for controversy. Although it's hard to argue with the statistics that Bonds recorded over his career, his lasting impact may be more known for steroid use than his home run records. Colorado: Matt Hasselbeck Although he's not a cheater or felon, Matt Hasselbeck makes this list for one moment that will be marked in Seattle Seahawks infamy for decades to come. In a 2003 playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Hasselbeck exclaimed "We want the ball, and we're going to score!" after winning an overtime coin toss. On their next drive, Hasselbeck was intercepted by Al Harris, who returned it for a touchdown, thus ending the Seahawks' playoff run. Connecticut: Aaron Hernandez A promising, young tight end for the New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez will forever make the list of infamous athletes. Less than one year after signing a five-year, multi-million dollar extension, Hernandez was probed in the murder of Odin Lloyd. On April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found guilty of first degree murder, a crime that carries a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Massachusetts. Delaware: Dallas Green Dallas Green, a former MLB player and manager, cracks this list for his aggressive manner and blunt vocabulary. Green's manner was exacerbated more as a manager than a player, which led to clashes with players in his own dugout and with the front office executives who hired him. Green managed three teams in his MLB career and is currently an advisor for the Philadelphia Phillies. Florida: Ray Lewis Beloved linebacker and no doubt Hall of Famer, Lewis is also well known for a murder trial in 2000 for which he received 12 months of probation. Four years later, Lewis would reach a settlement with a family member of the slain man. Although it is not absolute fact that Lewis murdered a man, many fans, especially those of Ravens' rivals, will quickly note this case that was seemingly swept under the proverbial rug. Georgia: John Rocker For those too young to remember Rocker, he was probably the biggest tool in sports. A relief pitcher, Rocker was best known for his homophobic and racist slurs that he boasted during various interviews. Rocker pitched for four teams over a span of five years between 1998 and 2003. Hawaii: Manti Te'o Manti Te'o was an integral part of getting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish back into national championship contention. Unfortunately, Te'o was also caught up in what would be revealed as a catfish situation that very same year. It seemed that the person Te'o thought was his girlfriend didn't actually exist. Idaho: Jake Plummer Although Plummer ended up having an above average career, he was never able to get the Denver Broncos to the pinnacle that the great John Elway took them. Plummer may in fact be more well known for his facial hair than his play on the field, but who could blame him? Illinois: Don Johnson Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Don Johnson cracks this list under a special set of infamy. As of 2015, Johnson is the last Chicago Cub to bat in a World Series game. He grounded out to end the 1945 World Series between the Cubs and Detroit Tigers. This infamous streak could end if the 2015 Chicago Cubs can reach the Fall Classic, but until then the 70-year streak continues. Indiana: Greg Oden Along with Sam Bowie, Greg Oden will live in infamy as busted Blazers lottery picks. After a breakout season at Ohio State, Oden was selected No. 1 overall by Portland. Unfortunately for Oden, his knees just weren't able to pass the physical test of an NBA season. Making matters worse for Oden, MVP award winner Kevin Durant was drafted No. 2 that year. Iowa: Michael Nunn A former IBF middleweight champion, Nunn fell from attempting to box for the Olympic team to being arrested for cocaine trafficking. In 2004 he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for drug trafficking and is currently serving that sentence in West Virginia. Kansas: George Brett George Brett is a Hall of Fame third baseman, but he will always be most remembered for "the pine tar incident," in which he was called out because pine tar going too far toward the barrel of his bat. The rest of this moment is forever ingrained in the minds of fans young and old alike, as an irate Brett bolted out of the dugout to confront umpire Tim McClelland. Kentucky: Ray Chapman Ray Chapman, a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians in 1920, holds the dubious honor of being the only Major League Baseball player to ever die from injuries sustained during a game. Louisiana: Chris Henry Talented receiver Henry was unable to stay away from legal issues during his stint in the NFL and remains a cautionary tale for teams weighing off-field issues with on-field talent. Tragedy struck for Henry while he was trying to clean up his act. He fell from the back of a truck during a reported domestic dispute and sustained fatal injuries. Maine: Rick DiPietro At the time of the 2000 NHL entry draft, only one goaltender had ever been selected No. 1 overall. DiPietro would become the second to make that list and it's turned out to be a great blunder. As if not learning their lesson in the first six years of a mediocre career, he was re-signed to an unfathomable 15-year extension. Maryland: Michael Beasley The NBA No. 2 overall pick in 2008, Beasley was supposed to transition well into the NBA, growing into his physical style on the boards. However, Beasley was never able to recapture any of the freshman magic he displayed while at Kansas State. Massachusetts: Mike Milbury I could go on forever about the asinine behavior of Mike Milbury. To make my point more clear, Milbury is the brain-child behind the ludicrous Rick DiPietro 15-year contract. Not to mention, this is a guy who Ron Artest modeled himself after when he ran into the stands to fight fans in 1979. Michigan: Chris Webber You know you're going to make this list when you're the main culprit on a play that goes by the moniker "the infamous timeout." Few people mention the walk (uncalled( that Webber committed on the other end of the floor, but the timeout helped cause the Michigan Wolverines to fall just short of capturing the national championship. Minnesota: Curt Hennig A WWE Hall of Famer, Curt Hennig was widely regarded as the hardest working man in the building. He was admired by colleagues and fans alike and was also involved in an infamous "Plane Ride From Hell." Sadly, Mr. Perfect was found dead in a Florida hotel room in early February of 2003. The medical examiner stated his death was caused by a cocaine overdose. Mississippi: Billy Cannon Cannon, a former Heisman winner, was a crucial part of LSU's first national championship in 1958. Cannon would go on to have a very successful AFL career, playing throughout the league's entire 10-year existence. After football, Cannon was in financial turmoil and became involved in an elaborate counterfeiting scheme. He would serve two-and-a-half years of a five-year prison sentence. Missouri: Randy Orton Although Orton wasn't born in Missouri, he has spent a big part of his life there, so for that reason I've included him here. Orton is a third generation WWE superstar and a fan favorite among the wrestling universe. However, Orton has had a muddy past that includes a dishonorable discharge from the military after going AWOL two times. Montana: Ryan Leaf There was a time when many people had trouble predicting who would have the better career between Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning. Manning would go No. 1 overall to the Colts, leaving San Diego to draft their cornerstone piece. Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out that way as Leaf has spent more time in and out of police reports than in stat lines. Leaf has the dubious honor of being NFL Films' biggest draft bust. Nebraska: Lawrence Phillips Although Phillips was not born in Nebraska, he was most certainly a collegiate hero for the 1994 national champion Nebraska Cornhuskers. Just weeks after winning the title, Phillips was charged with assault and vandalism. Years and several arrests later and Phillips now faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection to the death of one of his cellmates. Nevada: Andre Agassi Andre Agassi makes this list of infamous athletes for his questionable track record in terms of dating. In the early 90s he was in a serious relationship with Barbra Streisand. When asked about the relationship Agassi said, "And so what if she is 28 years older?" So what, indeed. New Hampshire: Matt Bonner "The Red Mamba," as Kobe Bryant has coined him, is a role player for the San Antonio Spurs team. Known for his red hair and love of sandwiches, Bonner is an interesting character in the world of the Association. New Jersey: Joe Theismann Sometimes an unfortunate event will land a player on a list like this, and for Joe Theismann, that's just what happened. Theismann had a great career, which included one Super Bowl ring. However, in a 1985 "Monday Night Football" game between the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, his career would be ended abruptly. While being sacked by linebackers Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor, Theismann's right leg was shattered. New Mexico: Bruiser Brody From 1973 to 1988, Frank Goodish, the birth name of professional wrestler Bruiser Brody, performed for various wrestling companies and promotions. Unfortunately, in 1988, the story goes that Brody was attacked and stabbed by Jose Gonzalez, a fellow performer. Gonzalez was charged with first-degree murder, but most of the key eye-witnesses to the crime were not willing to appear in court out of fear for their own safety. New York: Alex Rodriguez With nicknames like A-Roid and A-Fraud, it's not hard to see why Alex Rodriguez cracks this list. From his separate steroid allegations to his bizarre relationship with Madonna, Rodriguez has certainly seen his fair share of personal and public embarrassments. However, unlike most guys on this list, Rodriguez is enjoying a renaissance in his career. North Carolina: Dale Earnhardt The "Intimidator," Dale Earnhardt was widely regarded as one of the greatest NASCAR drivers of all time. His respectable manner and unrelenting race style won over the hearts of racing fans from all over the country. Sadly, on February 18, 2001, Earnhardt was involved in a collision during the final lap of the Daytona 500 that would take his life. North Dakota: Phil Hansen Although you could argue that Hansen had a successful career, he makes this list as one of only two North Dakotans to play in the Super Bowl. To make matters a little more unfortunate for Hansen, he played in four straight and lost every one. Ohio: Maurice Clarett There was once a time when LeBron James was not the most highly touted athlete coming from the state of Ohio. That crown once belonged to Maurice Clarett, who went from college football lore to three years of prison time for incidents that included aggravated and armed robbery. Clarett has been able to turn his life around, but his reputation will always be tarnished with what could have been. Oklahoma: Mike Gundy "I'll take Coach Explosions for 600, Alex!" "And the answer is… You'll know this Oklahoma State head coach from his 2007 media tirade in which he screamed 'Come after me, I'm a man, I'm 40!'" "Who is Mike Gundy?" Oregon: Tonya Harding Going into the 1994 Olympics, there was an intense rivalry between figure skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. This rivalry would turn ugly when a person in Harding's camp hired someone to maim Kerrigan and keep her from competition. She has since been arrested on separate incidents ranging from domestic violence to DUI. Pennsylvania: Sam Bowie There were a lot of people who suffered during Michael Jordan's reign of terror throughout his NBA career. None more though than Sam Bowie, who fans remember more as 'the guy taken before MJ.' Bowie might not deserve all the negative attention he's received but rather he is the byproduct of massive success. Rhode Island: Brian Burke Brian Burke, who is currently general manager of the Calgary Flames and avid supporter of gay rights, is also well known for a 2013 defamation lawsuit filed against anonymous internet posters. The posters claimed that he was fired from the Toronto Maple Leafs over a sex scandal. South Carolina: Kwame Brown Kwame Brown checks in on this list as another infamous draft bust. He also holds the honor of being the first No. 1 overall pick to come straight out of high school, but I suppose hindsight is always 20/20. After being named Mr. Georgia Basketball in 2001, Brown has gone on to play for seven different NBA franchises in his career. South Dakota: Brock Lesnar Brock Lesnar has had a very successful and unique career. From achieving early success in WWE, he attempted to make an NFL roster but was unable to make the cut. Then, he moved on to the world of mixed martial arts and was a top competitor for some time before finally making a return to WWE. He cracks the list with his unthinkable win over the Undertaker at WrestleMania in which he broke an unbelievable winning streak. Tennessee: Greg Hardy Greg Hardy was a Pro Bowl caliber player when he burst onto the scene with Carolina Panthers. He made the 2013 Pro Bowl and was a critical part of that tough Carolina defense. Unfortunately, Hardy would become famous for another reason. In 2014, he was indicted on charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident. After an NFL investigation into the alleged events, the NFL felt comfortable handing down a 10-game suspension that was later reduced to four games. Texas: Adrian Peterson It was a tumultuous year for the NFL, already dealing with an outburst of domestic violence cases, when news of an indictment involving star Adrian Peterson broke. In the indictment, Peterson was accused of beating his young son with a tree branch, also known as a 'switch.' Peterson was subsequently suspended for all but one game of the 2014 NFL season. Utah: Shawn Bradley Although born in Germany, he attended high school in Utah. Bradley is best known for his physical stature, measuring in at 7-foot-6. He still remains one of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA. Bradley is also a devout Mormon. Vermont: Tim Thomas A Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe winning goaltender for the Boston Bruins, Tim Thomas cracks this list for infamously refusing to travel with the team for a visit to the White House. He was the only Bruin to be missing from the famed meet and greet. Virginia: Michael Vick An electrifying athlete, Michael Vick lit up the NFL in the early parts of his career with the Atlanta Falcons. He managed to keep his image somewhat clean until a 2007 indictment would change not only his image but his career forever. Vick was charged with financing a dog fighting ring, a charge he would plead guilty to. Vick served 21 months in prison and has since cleaned up his act and found his way back onto an NFL roster. Washington: Corey Dillon Corey Dillon was a solid running back for the New England Patriots, but in May of 2010, Dillon was arrested on suspicion of assault and domestic abuse. West Virginia: Randy Moss "Straight cash, homie." That line lives in infamy among fans of Moss. His troubles began when he was still in high school, but he has been able to recover from those legal issues and repair his image. A no doubt Hall of Famer, most of his antics could be found on the field or in the locker room (see: mooning celebration in Green Bay). Wisconsin: Ed Hochuli Yes. I just couldn't resist putting the most infamous NFL referee on a list of infamous athletes. The butt of many jokes, Hochuli is in great physical shape, and he will make it known by flexing every muscle he can while calling penalties, touchdowns or anything an NFL referee might get camera time for. Wyoming: Dick Ellsworth Topps confused Dick Ellsworth and Chicago Cubs infielder Ken Hubbs at one point and actually put Hubbs' photo on a baseball card that was supposed to be Ellsworth. To make matters weirder, Hubbs had actually died two years prior to release of the card. | 1 | 95,460 | sports |
Kia has announced that it will recall 377,000 Sorento crossovers built between October 19, 2009 and January 31, 2013, which equates to model years 2011 through 2013. The affected vehicles may suffer failure in the brake-shift interlock mechanism. Put enough force on the lever and the interlock will crack or chip. Once that happens, the Sorento can be shifted out of park without stepping on the brakes. That's bad news for safety, and as the National Highway Traffic Safety Association bulletin notes, it's a violation the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards on theft protection. Naturally, Kia will notify owners of the affected vehicles and ask them to report to dealers for a new brake-shift interlock mechanism. Repairs will be carried out free of charge. The official start date of the recall is November 24. Read on for the official press release from Kia. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook RECALL Subject : Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack Report Receipt Date: OCT 06, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V626000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 377,062 Manufacturer: Kia Motors America SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." CONSEQUENCE: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash. REMEDY: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124. NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | 9 | 95,461 | autos |
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VILAMOURA, Portugal (AP) -- Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim a share of the lead after the first round of the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura on Thursday. The 32-year-old former Ryder Cup player shares the lead with Andy Sullivan of England, who matched Colsaerts' score after hitting eight birdies and one bogey. Just behind the lead pair are Belgium's Thomas Pieters, David Drysdale of Scotland, Eduardo de la Riva of Spain and Thomas Aiken of South Africa, all on six under par 65. Colsaerts hit two eagles and four birdies, and could have improved on his clubhouse score had he not dropped one shot. | 1 | 95,464 | sports |
A month after Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned in the wake of sexual harassment allegations , the university's athletic department again faces controversy. Based on emails obtained by The (Minneapolis) Star Tribune in an extensive report , members of the Gophers' football team have been accused of sexual assault, sexual harassment and retaliation in the past academic year. Although no police reports were filed, the school's director of equal opportunity and affirmative Kimberly Hewitt told the newspaper worries remain and labeled the accusations as a "concerning pattern of football player conduct." Hewitt emailed Teague, the athletic director at the time, in a July 16 email and in a subsequent meeting she and other administrators suggested the team seek counsel on their behavior. One of the complaints that was investigated revealed that one player had violated the school's sexual harassment policy. Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill said Thursday that he was unaware of any inappropriate behavior and that "if we have anything that I"m aware of that has to do with the ladies or anything of that nature, I go through (senior associate athletic director) Dan O'Brien, (interim athletic director) Beth Goetz, and call the police." The university is currently conducting an internal investigation into the athletic department as a result of Teague's harassment case. The former AD resigned Aug. 6 after admitting that he sexually harassed two senior female university officials at a July 15 leadership retreat. | 1 | 95,465 | sports |
Brazilian former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told prosecutors Thursday that he had never lobbied illegally on behalf of Brazilian companies abroad. Lula -- a founder of the leftist Workers' Party who won worldwide fame for his anti-poverty programs during his 2003-2010 presidency -- is suspected of engaging in influence peddling after leaving office. However, the Lula Institute said in a statement that he had denied any wrongdoing during a voluntary meeting with prosecutors in the capital Brasilia. Lula "underlined having never interfered in a contract between the BNDES (Brazilian state development bank) and private companies... nor in the bank's decisions on granting loans," the statement said. "I always tried to expand opportunities for promoting these companies abroad with the goal of creating jobs in Brazil," Lula said. "Presidents and ex-presidents around the world support their country's businesses abroad." Lula testified three months after prosecutors opened an investigation that is separate to a huge probe into corruption centered on the state oil company Petrobras. In particular officials are looking at Lula's relationship between 2011 and 2014 with construction giant Odebrecht, a major builder in projects abroad, but also one of the chief players in the Petrobras embezzlement scandal. | 5 | 95,466 | news |
I'm not sure how I first found it - a link click here, a forum scan there - but after spotting a casting notice for America's Next Top Model, I couldn't shake the thought of auditioning. "Mom!" I shouted into the receiver after frantically dialing home from college. "They're doing a short season of ANTM and I have to try out! You have to come with me!" The show, which had been my guilty pleasure since its start, planned on switching things up for season 13, accepting ladies under 5'7", rather than over. Since I'm 5'0", this tweak in qualifications meant the stars had finally aligned: it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I could walk a runway, pose for editorials, and meet. Tyra. Banks. A few weekends later, my mom and I stood on a two-block-long line in front of an NYC hotel. Waiting to audition, packed tightly in a crowd of curvy, thin, tall, petite, tan, pale, blond, brunette, and redheaded women, I tried to keep my eye on the prize. With my face makeup free - a suggestion from the casting notice - and in my best off-duty look - a black, long-sleeved t-shirt, jeans, and heels - I felt fate was on my side. I would march in there, strut my stuff, and soon become a star. Unfortunately, something different was in the cards. Mere footsteps from entering the building - my bladder full, legs aching, stomach growling, and having heard "You look really young!" from everyone I met - a car backfired, sending the crowd into a mass panic (everyone assumed it was a gunshot or explosion). Between all the pushing and running, I was pinned against a wall and before I knew it, my mom was dragging me away, leaving my dream in the (literal) dust. Follow us on Facebook. Luckily, once the media got word of this, anyone who missed out on the experience was invited to a second casting - and The Tyra Show . After taking full advantage of both opportunities (and yes, I walked on Tyra's runway), I was ready to give the whole process another go. Finally stepping into the audition, solo this time, was surreal. I received a number, and once it was called, I lined up in a room full of women. A mix of different ethnicities, shapes, and sizes - much like the first crowd - surrounded me. Even though this was "the short season," I still felt pretty tiny, standing there in my oversize gray shirt, skinny jeans, and heeled black booties. "Turn," said one of the judges, who was seated at a long gray table in front of us. We did. "Turn," they said again. Again, we complied. After carefully examining each of us, they shouted out some numbers, mine included, and it was off to the next room, where this was repeated. While waiting to enter each round of casting, people around me struck up conversation. "I got these heels at a store called Cinderella-something," a redheaded girl told me, pointing to her turquoise pumps. I made a mental note to google it and buy them when I go out. "Wow, she has an interesting look," another said, gesturing toward a thin girl with dark hair, light eyes, and a prominent nose. "Almost like an alien, but I think the judges like that kind of thing." I awkwardly nodded, but then pretended to text, trying to keep to myself. Once I entered a room with cameras, I was feeling pretty good. Was I about to be on TV ? Were we somehow Skyping with Tyra, a rumor that was now being spread through the crowd? Cheerfully, I stated my name, age, and height. Follow us on Facebook. In the end, only three numbers out of 30 were called, and mine wasn't one of them. The women who were picked truly looked like models: tall and thin, the most memorable being an Asian girl with long black locks . After all that, it was over. I wasn't on TV. I didn't meet Tyra. I was done. No doubt I felt a little crushed, but auditioning did lead to what I assumed it would: a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially now that the show is in its final season . And, while I'm far from the likes of Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid , I do get to put my smize to the test while living out my current dream as an assistant fashion editor, even posing for the occasional photo shoot . But do I still want to be "on top," as those famous song lyrics go? Not exactly. But having the ability to combine my love of writing, fashion, and, yes, posing, it sure feels like I am. Follow us on Facebook. | 4 | 95,467 | lifestyle |
It's easy for skin to become dry, flaky, and sallow during colder months. Before you go out and spend your paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out - what we put in our bodies is just as essential to a healthy glow as what we put on it. Here are eight foods that will leave you glowing all year long! Get That Youthful Glow If you're not getting enough vitamin A in your diet, then your skin is majorly suffering. Not enough of this nutrient makes skin dry and flaky . The vitamin is also touted for its antiaging benefits. Go ahead and get Popeye on us - dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale are excellent sources of vitamin A. Start by cooking up one of these healthy kale recipes . Repair and Rejuvenate Foods like oysters, crab, and lean meats are rich in zinc, which makes them great skin soothers. Zinc helps reduce oil production and acne and also helps heal wounds. What Wrinkles? By now we all know that citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit are chock-full of vitamin C, which is great for protecting against immune deficiencies like colds. But this essential nutrient also helps turn back the clock by preventing wrinkles . Protect and Heal Green tea is an all-around healer to skin. It helps protect the skin from melanoma and acts as an anti-inflammatory against acne and cuts. Smooth It Out You probably already know that sulfur masks are great to put on the skin, but sulfur-rich foods such as eggs and garlic help the skin from the inside out. Sulfur helps keep skin smooth by repairing tissue and elasticity in skin. And if this isn't enough of a reason to enjoy eggs, check out all the other nutritional benefits that make them a mainstay in our diets. Nature's Sunblock Bring on the red sauce! Eating tomatoes can actually help block out the sun's harmful UV rays . This is a good thing since sun damage can cause premature aging and skin cancer. Build a Force Field As if we need an excuse to eat more berries - they're great on their own or as a topping for salads, cereal, and yogurt. Full of antioxidants, berries protect the skin from free radicals , which disrupt healthy cell production, causing you to look older faster. Soft and Supple Fish like salmon, tuna, and trout are high in omega-3s. Those good-for-you fats help soften dry skin by holding in moisture, which helps decrease the look of wrinkles and plumps up skin. | 7 | 95,468 | health |
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2015) -- Tommy Bolt, Charlie Sifford, Payne Stewart and Lee Trevino, a foursome that left a historic impact upon American golf, head a class of seven inductees to be enshrined into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. The 2015 class, to be honored Nov. 12, at the PGA's 99th Annual Meeting in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, also features 2013 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Michael Doctor of Camillus, New York; 2014 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Ray Cutright of Macon, Georgia; and legendary University of Texas Coach George Hannon. RELATED: Profiles for the 2015 PGA of America Hall of Fame inductees "It is with great pride that the PGA of America welcomes this exceptional class into the PGA of America Hall of Fame, who by their achievements have made significant and lasting contributions to our Association and the game of golf," said PGA President Derek Sprague. "They represent individuals who were passionate leaders; stood strong against social injustice; inspired young players to greater heights; and whose performance on the course is remembered for generations. Their names will be inscribed among those who have made golf the greatest game." | 1 | 95,469 | sports |
How much should you tip, and should we even be tipping at all? New York restauranteur Danny Meyer doesnât think so, and is abolishing tipping at all 13 of his eateries. | 3 | 95,470 | finance |
The former head of the army's intelligence service in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has died, aged 83. The retired army Colonel, Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra, has been accused by human rights groups of ordering the illegal arrest and torture of some 500 left-wing activists. He lead the feared Doi-Codi intelligence service from 1970 to 1974, when Brazil was under military rule. "I fought terrorism," he said at a Truth Commission hearing in May 2013. The army prevented Brazil from becoming a "dictatorship of the proletariat," he said. Col Ustra never regretted or apologised for his activities against left-wing groups that fought the military government, which was in power from 1964 to 1985. "Their aim was to depose the military and implement communism in Brazil. That was written in their programmes," he told the Truth Commission. "There were no angels" in the Doi-Codi cells, he said. 'Master of life and death' Col Ustra said the current Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, "belonged to four terrorist organisations" that supported the implementation of a communist dictatorship in the country. She was arrested and tortured in Sao Paulo in 1970 for her political activities. Col Ustra said he never broke the law and only obeyed orders from his superiors in the army. Former Doi-Codi agent, Marival Dias Chaves, told the Truth Commission, however, that Col Ustra was personally in charge of two torture centres. "He was the master of life and death on those occasions," he said. "He decided who was going to live and who was going to die." A judge found Col Ustra guilty in 2012 of human rights violations and ordered him to pay compensation for the torture of a journalist abducted by secret police officers some 30 years ago. The former intelligence chief was appealing against the ruling. | 5 | 95,471 | news |
After getting the attention of A-listers like Kim Kardashian West with her international custody battle, Kelly Rutherford has the support of another major celebrity: supermodel Christie Brinkley . Brinkley, who endured her own bitter fight for custody of her children with architect Peter Cook, posted a goofy photo of the stars posing by a pool Thursday. "I'm using this fun picture to catch your attention to a serious issue that every good parent needs to be aware of," wrote Brinkley, 61. "The problem with our broken family / divorce court system and how the person with the slickest lawyer can wreak havoc on our children, their lives, and their future." I'm using this fun picture to catch your attention to a serious issue that every good parent needs to be aware of . The problem with our broken family / divorce court system and how the person with the slickest lawyer can wreak havoc on our children, their lives, and their future ..in this months Vanity Fair there is a great article on what Kelly Rutherford and her children have been subjected to by what appears to be trademark actions by an extreme narcissist and his high paid lawyers . This is both a cautionary tale on International law and custody issues, and a call to action.Please take a moment to read this excellent overview of this frustrating maddening and tragic case. And if you are enduring the agony of divorcing a narcissist please also check out @onemomsbattle @vanityfair @kellyrutherford #divorcinganarcissist A photo posted by Christie Brinkley (@christiebrinkley) on Oct 15, 2015 at 10:14am PDT Brinkley went on to say that Rutherford's six-year legal drama "appears to be trademark actions by an extreme narcissist and his high paid lawyers. This is both a cautionary tale on International law and custody issues, and a call to action." Rutherford, 46, will fly to Monaco soon for an Oct. 26 hearing . She has been trying to bring son Hermes, 8, and daughter Helena, 6, back to the United States, where they were born, since 2012, when a California judge sent them to live with their father, German businessman Daniel Giersch, in Monaco and France temporarily even though the exes have joint custody. | 6 | 95,472 | entertainment |
BELLEVUE, Wash. The Seattle Seahawks suspended Derrick Coleman on Thursday after police arrested him in a hit-and-run investigation, but his lawyer insisted that if the fullback left the scene at all it was only because he was dazed. Coleman was booked into King County Jail in Seattle early Thursday and denied bail until his first court appearance, which was expected Friday afternoon. Bellevue officers said they arrested him because he left the scene of the two-car accident Wednesday evening. Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett said finding out why Coleman left will be a focus of their investigation. "Regardless of the reason why, he has a duty to remain at the scene and provide certain information and render aid if he's able to," Mylett said. Coleman's agents said in a statement "it seems Derrick may have fallen asleep while driving home from a Seahawks' facility." Witnesses told responding officers that Coleman's truck was speeding through a 35 mph zone when it rear-ended a Honda Civic, Mylett said. After Coleman was helped from his vehicle, witnesses said, he left. Some told officers he ran; others said he walked. Officers found Coleman two blocks from the crash within 10 minutes based on the descriptions from witnesses. Coleman reported no injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, Mylett said. Steve Hayne, one of Coleman's lawyers, stressed how close his client was to the crash when he was arrested. "He didn't really leave the scene. He was in shock after the accident," Hayne said. "He didn't go very far, and he didn't flee in any sense." Hayne also said he talked extensively with Coleman at the Bellevue Police Department a couple hours after the crash and recorded a video of him to demonstrate his state of mind. "It's very clear he was not under the influence of anything," Hayne said. Mylett described Coleman as cooperative. He was given field sobriety tests and officers obtained a search warrant to draw blood to screen for drugs and alcohol. Mylett said they were obtaining a warrant to search Coleman's vehicle. The King County prosecutor's office said Coleman was expected to make an initial court appearance Friday afternoon. He is being investigated for vehicular assault and felony hit-and-run. Bellevue police described the accident on Twitter shortly after it happened as a "heavy rescue." A police photo of the scene showed the Civic on its roof on a steep, grassy embankment and the truck across a hedge, on its side on the roadway below. Coleman is in his fourth season with the Seahawks. He was on the practice squad in 2012 before making the 53-man roster in 2013. Coleman missed 11 games and the playoffs last season because of a broken foot. Coleman is legally deaf and his football success has made him an inspirational figure. He has been featured in TV commercials and written a book that was released this year. With Coleman suspended, the Seahawks signed wide receiver B.J. Daniels to take his spot on the active roster. ___ AP writer Gene Johnson contributed from Seattle. ___ Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP_NFL | 1 | 95,473 | sports |
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The Kardashian-Jenner family was blindsided this week when Lamar Odom was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel and hospitalized for further treatment. As we've gotten updates on Lamar's condition, telling reactions from the family have begun to trickle out, proving just how affected they are by the sudden crisis. Keep reading to see who's responded to the news and how. Khloé Kardashian On Thursday, Khloé broke her Twitter silence by posting a sweet picture with a powerful message: Believing in the power of prayer for this beautiful soul. pic.twitter.com/r4u4IM3PWT Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) October 15, 2015 Kris Jenner Kris shared a photo from Lamar's basketball days and included the caption, "Please pray for Lamar [praying emoji] #ourfighter." Rob Kardashian Rob shared a loving photo with Lamar on his Instagram and said, "Praying nonstop for my Brother !!" Kim Kardashian Although Kim has yet to share any actual words pertaining to the situation, she postponed her baby shower so she could continue to support Khloé. Kendall Jenner Kendall posted the following tweet just one day after Lamar was discovered: please don't go. Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) October 14, 2015 | 6 | 95,475 | entertainment |
A Danish zoo on Thursday publicly dissected a lion in an educational event for children, sparking outrage from an animal rights group which branded the initiative "a macabre spectacle." The nine-month-old lion was one of three that Odense Zoo, in central Denmark, euthanized earlier this year after "numerous attempts to find another institution of similar high welfare standards to take it were unsuccessful," according to a statement from the zoo. Since the zoo was unable to provide a home for the healthy baby lion, the corpse was kept in a freezer before it was publicly dissected. Between 300 and 400 children, some as yong as 4, gathered around zoo employee Rasmus Kolind as he began the dissection by cutting off the lion's tongue. Some of them, standing only inches away, held their noses and frowned as the dead animal was skinned and the stench of the cadaver began to spread. "Wouldn't it be stranger if I were standing here cutting up an animal that smelled like flowers or something else?" Kolind told the crowd. "Dead animals smell like dead animals. There's not a lot to say about that," he said. AP"I don't want to see that," one boy said, while a girl interviewed by public broadcaster DR described the event as "fun to see but also a bit disgusting." Zoo guide Lotte Tranberg explained why the healthy young lion had to be put down. "If we had allowed it to stay it could have mated, that is to say have cubs, with its own sisters and its own mother. And then you have what is called inbreeding," she told the crowd. "The animal in question was culled as the result of a comprehensive review of the options, and was carried out humanely and without compromise of the animal's welfare," according to a statement from the zoo. Tranberg and Kolind later tried to recreate a lion's roar by blowing into a tube they had inserted into the dead animal's neck. APIn a scene that might have shocked parents in other countries, Kolind jokingly asked: "Is there anyone who would like an eye?" before chopping off the lion's head, holding it up and then proceeding to skin it. Public dissections are a regular occurrence at Danish zoos, where they are seen as a way of teaching children about nature. Last year, a Copenhagen zoo came under fire after a healthy 2-year-old giraffe named Marius was put down and also dissected in public. After the dissection, Marius' body parts were fed to lions in the zoo. AP A spokeswoman for the Humane Society International in Europe, Wendy Higgins, accused the zoo of "making a macabre spectacle out of a much deeper tragedy." The group said it highlighted widespread over-breeding of lions and "thousands of other animals" in zoos. Photo credits: AP | 5 | 95,476 | news |
While the NFL encourages players to sport pink in October for breast cancer awareness, it doesn't bend its rules for much else. | 1 | 95,477 | sports |
This yoga practitioner was hoping to get a cool video of herself doing a headstand on her kayak, but ended up with a much funnier video of her falling into the water. | 8 | 95,478 | video |
Sammy Watkins is undoubtedly the best wide receiver on a Buffalo Bills roster that includes Percy Harvin and Robert Woods. Only, Watkins doesn't feel like he's being treated like it. The Bills gave up a first- and fourth-round pick in 2015 to trade up five spots and select Watkins fourth overall in 2014, which showed just how highly coveted he was out of Clemson. Now in his second year in the NFL, Watkins has struggled to stay on the field and make a significant impact -- and he's not happy about it. "That's what I get mad at ... when I don't get looked at," Watkins told Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News . "I can look at film and his eyes go straight that way and I'm not getting looked at, at all. That's when I get frustrated. When I have one-on-one coverage, go to me. I don't care what's going on over there. I don't care if he's open. When I get one on one, just target me." In just over two games of action this year, Watkins has caught just seven passes for 99 yards and one touchdown. In the season-opener, Watkins was held without a catch for the first time in his career. Following a strong rookie season, Watkins had high hopes for 2015, but a lack of time on the field and targets from Tyrod Taylor have derailed those hopes. "Everybody looks at you getting zero catches, zero yards but when you look on film 90 percent of the time you're open," Watkins said. "I understand that these guys are young and they need some time to trust me. Once we get that trust, it'll be different. But for me, I need the ball at least 10 times -- I need 10 targets -- and I'll be fine with however many yards I get. And that's what I addressed in talking with my agent. We reached out to a couple people and tried to pull some strings like, 'Hey, I need my targets. You came up to draft me and I'm not getting targets -- that's a problem.' "'You're making me look bad and you're making yourself look bad. Why not make both of us look good?'" It's clear Watkins isn't completely happy with his role in the offense, but when digging deeper, Watkins is being targeted as often as the rest of the Bills' receivers. In Watkins' first two games before injuring his calf in Week 3, he was targeted 10 times -- tied for the most on the team. Still, that's not enough for Watkins' liking. "I enjoy spreading the ball around. It makes my job easier," Watkins told the Buffalo News. "But at the same time, for a guy you go up in the draft to take as your No. 1 receiver, you would love those 15 targets that Julio [Jones] gets, those 20 targets that Odell [Beckham] gets. Of course I'd have 100 yards every game and a TD if I'm getting 20 targets." Watkins said he expects to play this week against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it's unclear if he actually will. He doesn't seem worried about re-injuring his calf, saying "if it pops it pops," but his head coach Rex Ryan thinks differently. "Yeah, we'll make sure that it won't be his decision, obviously, if that's what he's saying," Ryan said via Mike Rodak of ESPN . "We're gonna make sure that ... we'll lean on the experts." Ultimately, it'll be up to the medical staff, but there's no doubt Watkins is itching to get back out there. | 1 | 95,479 | sports |
Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) reported third quarter 2015 results after markets closed on Thursday. The oil field services firm reported adjusted diluted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78 on revenues of $8.47 billion. In the same period a year ago, Schlumberger reported EPS of $0.88 on revenues of $9.01 billion. Third-quarter results compare to the consensus estimates for EPS of $0.77 on revenues of $8.55 billion. Revenue dropped 33% year-over-year in the third quarter driven by the continuing decline in North American onshore activity and pricing pressure throughout the company's global operations. Third-quarter revenues declined sequentially by 6% globally and 4% in North America. The company's CEO, Paal Kibsgaard, said that the focus in North America was on balancing margins and market share. Internationally, revenues dropped 7% due to customers' budget cuts, activity disruptions, and service pricing erosion. Kibsgaard also said: As we enter the last quarter of the year, the oil market is still weighed down by fears of reduced growth in Chinese demand and the expectations regarding the timing and magnitude of additional Iranian supply. However, the fundamental balance of supply and demand continues to tighten, driven by both solid global macroeconomic growth and by weakening supply as the dramatic cuts in E&P investments are starting to take effect. We expect this trend to continue as the oil market further recognizes the magnitude of the industry's annual production replacement challenge. … However, for oilfield services, the market outlook for the coming quarters looks increasingly challenging with activity expected to be reduced further, as lack of available cash flow exhausts capital spending for a number of our customers, leading them to take a conservative view on 2016 E&P spending in spite of any gradual improvement in oil prices. In addition, the winter season will have the normal impact on activity in the fourth quarter, which this year is unlikely to be offset by the usual year-end sales of software, products and multiclient licenses. The company's operating margin slipped by more than 4 percentage points compared with the third quarter of 2014. Pre-tax operating margin in the quarter came to 18%. Schlumberger continues to expect capex in 2015 to total about $2.5 billion. The company repurchased 6.9 million shares of stock at an average price of $78.76 per share for a total cost of $545 million. As of the end of September the company had repurchased $8.2 billion worth of stock under a $10 billion buyback plan authorized in July 2013. The company did not provide guidance in its press release, saying it would provide information in a conference call Friday morning. The consensus estimates for the fourth quarter call for EPS of $0.74 on revenues of $8.43 billion. For the full year, EPS is pegged at $3.46 on revenues of $36.24 billion. Shares traded down about 0.4% in after-hours trading at $75.88 after closing at $76.16. The stock's 52-week range is $66.57 to $100.54. Thomson Reuters had a consensus analyst price target of $93.53 before today's results were announced. | 3 | 95,480 | finance |
After the stock market's first 10% drop in four years in late summer and fall rebound that followed, a growing number of Wall Street pros are making the case for a year-end rally. "The planks for a year-end rally may be falling into place," says John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, adding that he thinks there's a chance the market can make new highs by the end of 2015. Back in late August when the Standard & Poor's 500 was down more than 12% from its May peak and the Dow Jones industrial was staring at a nearly 15% correction, there was talk of a looming bear market -- not a year-end rally. But the stock market's ability to stay above its scary summer lows and subsequent 8.4% rally off its 2015 trough now has investors viewing the outlook for stocks in a more positive light. Thursday's big rally, which saw the Dow Jones industrial average soar 217 points and the S&P 500 jump 1.5% to 2023.86, leaving it just 5% off its May peak and down 1.7% for the year, gave credence to the bullish storyline. The S&P 500 rally continued Friday. In early trading the broad U.S. stock gauge was 0.2% higher. "What makes (the year-end rally) happen," says Stoltzfus, is the belief that "2016 will be a less harsh year." Adding to the bullishness: Many of the headwinds that sparked the U.S. stock market's biggest swoon since 2011 are no longer weighing down the market like they did earlier this year, says Don Luskin, chief investment officer at TrendMacro. "The big August correction was caused by the strong dollar, collapsing oil prices, a scary slowdown in China, and a Fed that seemed determined to hike rates despite it all," says Luskin. "Every risk factor driving the big correction has reversed for the better now." Wall Street now doesn't see an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve until March 2016, as inflation has yet to show any signs of overheating at a time when recent economic data has come in a tad weak. Also giving investors courage to buy stocks is the fact that the triggers that normally cause bear markets, or market declines of 20% or more, are not visible. "When you look at things that cause bear markets, things like overvaluation or signs of recession, we don't see any of that," says Saira Malik, head of global portfolio management at TIAA-CREF. Nor does Malik see China suffering a severe economic slowdown. Stocks are also entering a seasonally strong time of the year. The market could also benefit from a high level of investor pessimism and very low expectations for third-quarter earnings, which could make it easier for companies to top forecasts. Thorne Perkin, president of Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management, is also bullish, and ticks off more reasons why stocks will grind higher through year-end. The market, he argues, has "already had a significant correction," with the average stock suffering declines of 15% to 20%. The market's nosedive, he adds, has brought price-to-earnings ratios back in line with historical averages. "The S&P 500's long-term P-E is around 15, and the market now is around 16 times, which is perfectly fine," Perkin says. Finally, stocks, many of which pay an annual dividend in excess of 3%, still remain the best alternative, given cash is paying around 0% interest and the 10-year Treasury note is yielding around 2%, Perkin says. What would spook the market? Malik says stocks would run into serious trouble if China's economy gets "much, much worse" and if there were signs of "runaway inflation" in the U.S. or indications the Federal Reserve was set to hike rates sooner and more rapidly than expected. | 3 | 95,481 | finance |
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NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Brendan Steele had an ideal start to the new PGA Tour season at the Frys.com Open with a round that featured nine birdies, no stress and a simple explanation. "As weird as it is to say, it was kind of a basic 63," he said. It gave him a one-shot lead over Jhonattan Vegas in ideal scoring conditions at Silverado, which has such subtle movement in the greens that the course doesn't always yield low scores even when players have a short iron into the putting surface. RELATED: Leaderboard Twenty-eight players shot 68 or better, and one-third of the field was in the 60s. That included Rory McIlroy, who is between two seasons. The world's No. 3 player had numerous birdie chances and didn't convert nearly as many as he would have liked. What pleased McIlroy was the quality of his game from tee-to-green, far crisper than it was at the Tour Championship three weeks ago. "Definitely a step in the right direction today," McIlroy said after a 68. Vegas, who won as a rookie in 2011 at the Humana Challenge, lost his card this year and failed to get it back at the Web.com Tour Finals two weeks ago. He is relying on his limited status as a past champion and sponsor exemptions, so it was important to make the most out of his exemption this week. Harold Varner III, who joins Tiger Woods as the only players of black heritage on the PGA Tour this year, made a strong rookie debut with a 65. Martin Laird had the best score of the afternoon to join Varner at 65. The group at 66 included Justin Thomas, with Justin Rose among those at 67. Three players did not finish because of darkness. Steele posted a target early with a 29 on the back nine, including five straight birdies before making the turn. At one point, he rolled in putts of 25 feet, 20 feet and 18. That prompted this observation from Steve Wheatcroft. "Just hang in there," he said Wheatcroft told him. "It's a long season. You'll make one eventually." Sang-moon Bae, unable to defend because of his mandatory military service in South Korea, won last year at Silverado at 15-under par. No one had better than 65 the entire tournament last year, which made Steele's round stand out even more. Steele wasn't surprised. This is the third straight year of a wraparound season that starts in October with a two-week break after the old season ended. Steele had some good results toward the end of last season, took a short break, started practicing and liked how his game felt. "In the pro-am yesterday I was like, `We need to get this tournament going.' I hate it when I'm home and I feel really good," he said. "It's hard to keep it. I always say that your game is either coming or going, right? So when it's coming, you want to be in the right place." McIlroy is coming and going as it relates to seasons. While this is the season opener on the PGA Tour, he leaves after this week for three tournaments in Asia to finish off his European Tour schedule with hopes of winning another Race to Dubai title. This is only his fifth tournament dating to the PGA Championship, when he returned from a two-month hiatus to heal his injured ankle. His game looked good, but he struggled to match the speed with the line for a number of birdie chances from about 12 feet or in. "Gave myself a lot of chances," McIlroy said. "I converted a few, but I'll need to hole a few more. I feel like this is a golf course that you can give yourself a lot of chances. If I can keep hitting the ball the way I am and just hole a few more, I'll be OK." Varner made a flashy finish to get near the top of the leaderboard. He holed an 18-foot eagle putt on No. 16, stuffed a sand wedge into 2 feet for birdie on the 17th and had to settle for a birdie on the par-5 18th when he narrowly missed another eagle chance. Varner earned his card through the Web.com Tour, and he already noticed one big difference. While a tournament in wine country doesn't attract a massive crowd, it was still far more than he was used to seeing. "It's fun until you hit one too far left or right," Varner said. "I get a little nervous because there are people over there. Usually there is no one over there and I just go find it. But there are so many people, you might hit them. So it's good. Different experience. I guess you've just got to get used to it." | 1 | 95,483 | sports |
If American Apparel gets the bankruptcy turnaround it envisions, the fashion chain will soon have its most profitable years ever, according to court documents filed on Thursday. In a filing Thursday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware, the company known for its sexually charged advertising projected it would return to profit in 2018, its first money-making year since 2009. By 2020, the company projected a net profit of $23.7 million, well above its previous peak in 2007. The company warned in the court filing that ongoing legal battles with Dov Charney, the founder who was fired as chief executive last year, remained one of the risks to its future. The company accused Charney of orchestrating protests at the headquarters and said he could undermine the ability to hire staff and executives. Separately on Thursday, American Apparel sought to reassure suppliers and other creditors they were key to the future, even though they were going to get next to nothing for what the company owes them. Scott Greenberg, one of the company's bankruptcy attorneys, told the gathering of American Apparel's creditors that the company was in Chapter 11 to lower crushing interest costs, not to end contracts with suppliers and landlords. "These relationships are critical to us," he said. The company said in court filings that its unsecured creditors, who are collectively owed about $145 million, will receive $1 million to split among them. The creditors gathered in Wilmington, Delaware to form an official committee to represent their interests in the bankruptcy. Official creditor committees play an important role by testing and challenging a company's bankruptcy plan. The company will provide the creditors' committee with a budget to hire attorneys and financial experts. American Apparel has been dogged for years changing spending habits among teen shoppers and has been embroiled in litigation related to Charney, who was fired last year as chief executive after allegations of sexual harassment against him. Charney, who is listed among the company's creditors, did not appear at the creditors meeting. The company plans to stabilize its finances by eliminating $200 million in bonds by granting the bondholders, a group of hedge funds, ownership of the company. (Reporting by Tom Hals in Wilmington, Delaware; Editing by Andrew Hay) | 3 | 95,484 | finance |
For a third consecutive year, the Kentucky men's basketball team enters the season with a No. 1 before its name. But this time, the Wildcats have company. Kentucky and North Carolina finished in a dead heat atop the coaches poll, a first in the preseason since USA TODAY began administering the poll in 1991. The Tar Heels have one more first-place vote 12 to the Wildcats' 11 but both teams wound up with a total of 749 poll points. It's the first time since 2011 and fourth time overall that the Tar Heels are rated No. 1 by the coaches in the preseason poll. If the balloting is any indication of the action to come on the court, this figures to be one of the most wide-open campaigns for the ultimate prize in some time. Five teams received at least one No. 1 vote, the most in a preseason poll since the 2004-05 season when there were eight. Maryland claimed five firsts and checks in at No. 3. Defending NCAA champion Duke will open at No. 4, picking up three No. 1's. Rounding out the top five and claiming the remaining first-place nod is Kansas. In addition to the Tar Heels and Blue Devils, Virginia checks in at No. 6 to give the Atlantic Coast Conference three representatives in the top 10. The Big 12 also had three with No. 7 Iowa State and No. 8 Oklahoma joining the Jayhawks. Overall the Big 12 has five clubs in the top 25, sharing the lead with the Big Ten. The ACC has four altogether, and the Pac-12 and SEC have three each. The Big East has a pair, with single ranked squads from the West Coast (No. 11 Gonzaga), the Missouri Valley (No. 12 Wichita State) and American (co-No. 24 Connecticut). | 1 | 95,485 | sports |
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RENTON, Wash. Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested for hit-and-run Wednesday evening. Coleman was initially denied bail and remained in a Seattle-area jail Thursday morning. According to King County jail records, he is facing a felony charge of hit-and-run and vehicular assault. He was booked shortly after 1 a.m. PT. The Seattle Times reported Thursday that police in Bellevue, Wash., said Coleman walked away from a crash in which the driver of another car appeared to suffer a broken collarbone. Coleman, one of the Seahawks' better special teams players, is legally deaf. He became famous when he was featured in a commercial for Duracell batteries in January 2014. The Seahawks' quick decision to suspend Coleman is a notable difference from how punishment is typically handled for players arrested during the season, with teams typically deferring to the NFL to handle discipline pending the outcome of the legal process. Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams are allowed to suspend players without pay for conduct detrimental to the team for up to four weeks. *** Follow Lindsay H. Jones on Twitter @bylindsayhjones | 1 | 95,487 | sports |
RAW Embed The wait is almost over. Amy Schumer continues her world domination this weekend when her big HBO special airs. Chris Rock directed the special, which is titled "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo." And if the trailers HBO released are any indication, Schumer's fans will learn a lot about the comedian's thoughts on dating, the entertainment industry, and just her view on life in general. Prepare yourself for Schumer's trademark T.M.I. Watch the trailers from Schumer's first HBO special above and below: RAW Embed "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo" debuts Saturday, October 17 at 10 p.m. NOW WATCH: Amy Schumer may be a big deal but she still lives in a walk-up | 6 | 95,488 | entertainment |
Marcus Paige tried to downplay his injuries last season. He didn't want everyone to know how frequently he was limping or how he couldn't really get the lift he'd normally get on his jump shot. Or how many practices he spent riding a stationary bike instead of running the floor. And definitely not about all that time spent with the training staff, working to relieve some of the pain from an ankle injury and plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He didn't want any of it to sound like an excuse. "I was in quite a bit of pain," Paige says. "It was hard, because there was a lot of pressure on me anyway, and then I'd have to hear people talking about, 'Why isn't he performing that well?' I'm like, I wanted to be out there doing things everyone knows I'm capable of doing, but at the same time I knew I was limited with my explosiveness and everything. "It was hard physically. It was hard mentally, and I just wanted to do better for our team. It was hard in that aspect, too. … Everyone knew my foot was going through a lot of different stuff during the year, but I was still out there. If I'm out there, in my mind I feel like I can be productive. I didn't ever want to blame a performance on that." Paige averaged fewer points (14.1) and shot a worse field goal percentage (41.3%) than he did the previous season, his breakout sophomore year at North Carolina. Though Paige piloted the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 in March, he did so under duress. "You could just really tell that he was in pain," senior forward Brice Johnson says. "I live with him, so I saw him walking around, he was constantly limping. It was just a sad sight to see. You don't want your teammate to be hurting like that." At the same time, Paige's determination to play through the relentless pain inspired his teammates and the UNC coaching staff. "I called him a tough little nut," coach Roy Williams says. "His feet were hurting, and you can't play basketball if your feet are hurting. I've gone through plantar fasciitis myself, twice, and it is one of the most painful things I've ever gone through. … He played nice basketball, but he played hurt the entire year. So you love that toughness." Williams says he'd go into the team's strength and conditioning room three times a week at 8 a.m. to work on his own weight training, stretching and agility. He'd always see Paige there with a trainer. He'd always see Paige there after practices. "He's getting three treatments a day and still practicing and not complaining," Williams says. Williams called Paige's season a successful one. But he's hopeful the upcoming one will be fantastic. After last season, in April, Paige had surgery on his right ankle. "The thought was that the problems with my ankle kind of made my foot act differently and that's why I ended up with plantar fasciitis, just because of different stresses on my foot," Paige says. "They removed two or three bone spurs from my right ankle." Paige spent six weeks recovering and trying to fit in core and upper-body workouts. He waited and waited until he could get out of a boot. He watched teammates play pickup, itching to be out there with them. When he was off his crutches, Paige and Johnson began shooting jumpers at a little hoop they hung on the back of a door inside their place. "He's like, 'I wish I could really shoot a jumper,'" Johnson says. "You could just tell that he really wanted to get back out there. He's a gym rat; he loves the game of basketball. You could tell he was hurt, not hurt physically but mentally, because he wanted to get back out there. And he couldn't get out there." After his mandated period of rest and plenty of precautionary time spent in the training room, Paige eventually started doing low-impact activities. Eventually, he began to run again and felt good. "It was awesome," Paige says. "It hit me probably (in August). We were playing pickup, and I was just playing and not even thinking about my foot. I would drive to the basket and finish above the rim, and then I would feel like, 'Wow. I feel like the old me.' … I could cut, land on it, do anything I want, jump off of it. I felt like there was nothing wrong with it." Williams got a glimpse of Paige during summer workouts, too. He says he hadn't seen Paige play that way since the midpoint of Paige's sophomore season. "He does appear to be I'm knocking on wood and I'm hitting myself in the head when I'm saying this because I want it to stay that way but he appears to be pain-free," Williams says. "It's given him more pep in his step." The team, too. These Tar Heels who open co-No. 1, with Kentucky, in the USA TODAY Sports preseason coaches poll return just about everybody from last season (J.P. Tokoto left for the NBA), a veteran team in an era of one-and-done stardom. North Carolina likely will be a team with national championship aspirations, a bright spot after years spent under a dark cloud of NCAA inquiries into all UNC athletics programs and academic improprieties. Williams and players say the cloud seems to be lifting, finally. They're excited that the main story line this preseason is basketball. Paige will be the linchpin of this UNC team, a cerebral 6-1 senior guard who admits to feeling old in the game's current climate. "I mean, I'm not old, but I feel like I'm old sometimes for college basketball," Paige says. "I'm definitely old. … I'm a senior in college basketball. I've had some pretty good success. "Early in my career I played, and I had a great sophomore year and played last year. If you play a lot your freshman year, by the time you're a senior, they're like, 'That guy's been in college forever, hasn't he?' That's me now." Paige smiles. He'll take it, as long as he's healthy. He'll try to savor every last moment of his senior season. "(My perspective) has definitely changed," Paige says. "I appreciate the little things, like just having this facility to work out in and being a part of this program. We talked to Marvin Williams and Sean May, David Noel. Guys like that are around all summer. They played in the NBA. They always talk about how they would just kill to come back and play here. That kind of stuck with me. "These guys who have done everything basketball-related they won a national championship, played in the NBA, played overseas if they would do anything to come back and play here, I really need to appreciate the opportunity that I have to play for Coach here and just let it all soak in. "I'm going to blink, and it's all going to be over." GALLERY: COACHES POLL TOP 25 TEAMS | 1 | 95,489 | sports |
Over the last 12 months, there has been a spike of mergers and acquisitions activity in the semiconductor industry totaling $78 billion. Now investors want to know: Which chipmaker could be the next target? Just this week, headlines have been coming in fast and furious about the dramatic consolidation now potentially redefining this sector. Shares of Analog Devices (ADI) and Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM) jumped on reports that the chipmakers are in merger talks. This followed news that Fairchild Semiconductor (FCS) as well as SanDisk (SNDK) hired banks to explore possible sales. These are just the latest deals to hit the sector. Intel (INTC) agreed in June to buy Altera (ALTR) for nearly $17 billion; Avago Technologies said in May it would buy Broadcom. After decades of solid growth, the semiconductor industry is maturing, say analysts. Research firm Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of personal computers, tablets and smartphones will grow just 1.5 percent this year to 2.5 billion units. Fewer devices mean fewer chips. In fact, chip sales will actually dip about 1 percent in 2015 to $338 billion, according to Mark Hung, a research vice president at Gartner. However, Hung notes that the cost of manufacturing chips remains high, as much as $100 million to produce a single leading-edge chip set. In order to navigate these dual headwinds of slowing growth and elevated research and development costs, more chipmakers are exploring consolidation as one strategic option. The hope is that a combined company can scale the business, cut costs and boost profit margins. So, which chipmakers are attractive take-out candidates? RBC's Amit Daryanani suggests that the next likely targets could be companies boasting relatively high gross margins roughly 60 percent and where there is room for cost cutting on operating expenses. Names that fit the bill, according to Daryanani: Maxim Integrated Products, Semtech Corp. (SMTC) , Power Integrations (POWI) and Cypress Semiconductor (CY) . Power Integrations and Maxim declined comment. The other companies did not immediately respond for comment. | 3 | 95,490 | finance |
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is such a mishmash of features that I spent a long time trying to suss out the unifying principle behind it all. Turns out, the answer was literally right in front of my face the entire time I was looking at my phone: that new, colorful Google logo. It's divisive, like any bold rebranding. It gets rid of the childish lettering in favor of a more restrained font but still has an aura of playfulness in the coloring. It's a sign that Google's growing up; it's more refined and able to put on a suit if need be but it's still probably going to wear some kind of novelty joke tie. Google's new logo and microphone are unignorable on the home screen, and the multi-hued G is right there winking at you every time you hold down the home button to access Marshmallow's premier feature, Now on Tap. Google is listening for your voice and standing ready to turn the contents of any app's screen into a search or an action. It may be called Android, but more and more it feels like Google. It's also quietly refining Android to make it less fiddly and better able to handle the complexities that arise in a modern computer operating system. There have always been little annoyances poking out from the corners of Android, but with Marshmallow, a ton of them have been smoothed out just like Google's logo. The biggest and most important feature in Marshmallow is called Now on Tap. Hold your finger down on the home key inside any app and Android will read the contents of the screen and send them on up to Google's servers. Google will then parse the data and try to give you useful, contextually relevant information. Now on Tap is great ...when it works If you're chatting with somebody about dinner and a movie Google's stock demo for the feature Now on Tap will give you a bunch of direct links into apps that can help you with showtimes and restaurant recommendations. If there's a phone number on your screen, Now on Tap will give you a big old phone button to dial it without making you try to nail the copy / paste text selection with your big old thumb. It can recognize calendar events, addresses, music, and even landmarks. When it works, it's as magical as Google Now's contextual information cards were when they first launched. But all too often, it doesn't work. I've had it bone addresses that worked just fine when I manually selected them and pasted them into Maps, and straight up miss contextual clues by mixing up the book The Martian with the movie (the book, by the way, is better). I can forgive the occasional miss. What bothers me more is that I've made a devil's bargain with Google: you know damn near everything there is to know about me, now use it . Now on Tap plugs into Google's vast knowledge of the web, but it seems pretty stupid about Google's vast knowledge about me . Contacts I talk to regularly don't pop up in Now on Tap, for example, and the suite of apps I depend on aren't always options. For now, the feature is a little frustrating in exactly the same way that Siri was frustrating when I first used it. It's hard to know what Now on Tap can and can't do and even if you do know, sometimes it gets it wrong. There are only so many chances a "guess what you need" feature can whiff before it trains you to think that you can't rely on it. That could change over time Now on Tap talks to Google, so presumably improvements can happen without waiting for an Android OS update that isn't going to reliably show up anyway. I hope it gets better enough quickly enough for me to trust it, but for now it's more of a "hey that's neat" thing than a "I can depend on this" thing. Marshmallow's home screen is essentially unchanged (beyond the new Google Logo). There are some little differences: apps appear to open from their icons' location and you can finally uninstall apps from the home screen. Google Now still sits to the left of the home screen, but it's split out into categories now and has a slightly more refined look. (These changes have already trickled to older phones that haven't yet received Marshmallow thanks to app updates in the Play Store.) Google actually nails app suggestions Hit the button for the app drawer, though, and you'll find that it's all new and much improved. Apps are presented in a vertically scrolling list that's much more intuitive and there's a scroll bar that pops up letters to help you quickly jump down to what you want. Up at the top of the app drawer are four app suggestions that are often spot-on. When I got to the subway, Android knew I wanted PocketCasts for podcasts and Threes for not having to make eye contact with my fellow humans. At work, Android knew that I wanted Twitter and Gmail. There's one more trick up the app drawer's sleeve, too: if you hold your finger down on the app button on the home screen, the drawer pops up with a keyboard and a search box. Clever! All told these changes are nice but won't feel massive to Android power users, who've figured out that third-party launchers like Nova or Apex can do many of the same things. They also seem to (still!) do a better job of restoring from a backup than Google, keeping your icons where you left them. Marshmallow offers developers the ability to back up data to Google Drive so you can restore it to another device later but the fact that Android still lags so far behind iOS when it comes to getting a phone set up just like your old one is kind of crazy. Now on Tap and the new app drawer are the things that most users will notice right away. But Marshmallow has a cavalcade of other features that, taken together, serve to clean up a lot of the annoyances that Android users have had to suffer through. First up, Google is walking back its poorly implemented Do Not Disturb feature that it first launched last year. Instead of hijacking your volume controls, DND now sits in the Quick Settings drawer, out of your way. If you use it and take the time to set up Priority Notifications, go for it, but I never found it all that helpful. The main benefit of that separation is that adjusting the volume is much more convenient now. Android still does its level best to guess whether you're trying to adjust media volume, ringtone volume, or alarm volume but all too often it can get it wrong. When that happens, just hit the little arrow key to get access to sliders for all three volume types. Android is less likely to ask you whether you want to open a link in a certain app over and over apps can set themselves as the default app link on install (and yes, there's a settings area for changing it). SD cards can get set up as "adaptable" now. That means that Android just sees all of your storage as one big lump, so you don't have to think about where stuff is stored. Maybe my favorite new feature: Direct Share. When you hit one of those ubiquitous share buttons, Marshmallow will still give you the typical slate of apps you can send a link to. But above them, it puts actual humans with tiny little app icons next to them. I share links to specific people all the time, and now it can take about 500 fewer taps to do it. (Apps need to support Direct Share, however, and very few do, including Google Hangouts.) Some of these changes, it must be said, make Android work a little bit more like the iPhone than it did before. For example, app permissions have gotten a huge overhaul in Marshmallow. The biggest change is that (once developers have updated their apps to support it) they'll only ask for permission to do stuff like access the camera when they need it instead of presenting you with a wall of arcane requests on first install. That's how the iPhone has done it, and it's good to see Google finally follow this model. The other thing about permissions is that it's way easier to dig in and turn stuff off. You can dig into settings and remove permissions app by app or go into, say, location settings and see every app that can access it. (For apps that don't support the new system, doing this could break things.) Other stuff borrowed from the iPhone? You got it: there's built-in support for a fingerprint sensor that lets developers plug into it in a secure way. Cut / Copy / Paste buttons now appear directly above your highlighted text instead of being arcane and unknowable icons at the top of the screen (though in some apps those old, annoying icons still appear). Google isn't afraid to find inspiration from other phones But the most important iPhone inspiration is a little more philosophical. Android is finally getting around to keeping third-party applications in check in a more automated way. There are two features called "Doze" and "App Standby" that shut down apps in the background more aggressively when they're not being used. It's the sort of thing device makers have tried to do as add-ons, but now it's baked right into the system. Doze pays attention to whether your Android device has been used or if it's just sitting on a table. If it's the latter, Marshmallow will tell many of your apps to just chill until it moves again. It won't radically improve your battery life during actual use, but if you have a tablet that sits on your coffee table, it will have a much better chance of being alive the next time you pick it up. App Standby is a little different. It works to actively shut down apps that you haven't used in a long time (unless you're plugged in, then it's fair game). If you've done the settings dance of "disabling" a bunch of carrier apps that you don't want, think of App Standby as basically automating the process. There is one wrinkle with these features, though. Developers can set their apps as "priority," which will get around these management features. As Ars Technica notes , there's a real risk that developers will assume their special flower of an app deserves to notify you no matter what. A feature I wish Google had taken from iOS: split-screen apps. Even on the tablet, there's no way to put apps side by side. It's mystifying, and even more mystifying when you consider that the newly announced Pixel C tablet seems tailor-made for the kind of work you can only do when you have multiple apps open on your screen. One more thing Google needs to learn from Apple: OS updates for existing phones. Android has taken a beating with security issues lately, and so Google has taken steps to mitigate that by securing promises from the industry to push security updates out. But I have little-to-no faith that full-on updates will come to non-Nexus phones in a timely or reliable manner. Add up all the little refinements to Android in Marshmallow, and you end up with an OS that feels much more user-friendly than it used to be but without discarding the power and customizability that Android users have grown accustomed to. It's a great OS, though if it were me, I'd call it something like Android 5.3 instead of 6.0. I'm just not sure it's as huge a leap forward as previous versions. But if we take that version number at face value, what Marshmallow represents is a platform that Google intends to build on. So what will it build? It seems like every computer is trying to figure stuff out for you these days. Apple has Siri, Windows has Cortana, Amazon has Alexa, and hell, Facebook is testing an assistant called M. But Google just has, well, Google. There's no name, no gendered personality, no separate virtual person that's working with the operating system. There's just Google, and the distinction between Google the search company and Android the operating system is getting harder to define over time. Android is more Google than ever It's muddier than ever with Android 6.0. Now on Tap has the potential to give Google insight into apps, just like it knows everything about the web as long as Google can keep it useful enough to entice users to long-press that home button. There might be privacy implications to worry about, though Google has insisted that it doesn't store that search data. Assuming Google can improve Now on Tap (and quell privacy concerns), it might need to think about another rebranding. Google itself got a new logo, maybe Android is going to need a new name soon. The best candidate is obvious: Google OS. | 5 | 95,491 | news |
A week doesn't go by without someone warning Tesla Motors about an upcoming challenger. But any blogger or auto journalist boldly proclaiming the first "Tesla killer" will soon roll off some assembly line in Finland or China should back away from the click-bait. The simple truth: European electric supercars are too expensive even for most of Tesla's wealthy, early adopting customers, and Chinese luxury electric cars are, well, Chinese luxury electric cars . But that doesn't mean Tesla Motors has the market for long-range luxury electric sedans and SUVs in its pocket. Brush aside little-known electric car company names like NextEV , Evelio and Faraday Future , and you'll find some solid majors working on luxury car electrification, including Volkswagen AG , BMW and Mercedes-Benz . Now you can include Volvo Cars in an increasingly loud conversation about future consumer demand for electric cars. On Thursday, the Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker said it will deliver a fully electric vehicle in 2019 boasting a comfortable 325-mile range per charge. It would be Volvo's first dip into the market for 100 percent electric transport after unveiling its first gas-electric plug-in SUV, the XC90 T8, which is already on sale in Sweden and is due in other markets by January. The 407-horsepower plug-in SUV can travel about 25 miles on electric power alone. "We believe that the time has come for electrified cars to cease being a niche technology and enter the mainstream," Volvo Cars boss Håkan Samuelsson said in a statement Thursday announcing his company's strategy in the electric car market. By 2018, he says, 1 in 10 of the company's vehicles will be plug-in hybrids. Volvo sold about 466,000 cars globally last year. The company sees an awakening of the global electric vehicle market starting in 2020, a "period of critical acceptance" among consumers, it says. The company will soon unleash two more gas-electric plug-in hybrids, the 60-series and the 90-series, using the recently tooled Scalable Platform Architecture , which was designed form the start to accommodate electric powertrains. It's all part of Volvo's efforts to emerge from a lost decade that saw demand for its cars plummet under Ford Motor ownership and a 2010 sale to Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding. Volvo has been spending $11 billion to replace Ford technology with its own, and the XC90 is the first product of that effort. Volvo's announcement came two days after we learned that Volkswagen -- perhaps trying to distract a little from the world's focus on its emissions-cheating debacle -- is going to turn its flagship Phaeton into a battery-powered high-end luxury sedan and release a pack of gas-electric plug-in hybrids in the coming years. Right now the field for fully electric luxury cars is wide open, and Tesla is the first company to understand the market. But being first doesn't necessarily mean being the best. And as more consumers gravitate to the electric car market, they will soon see a lot more options. | 3 | 95,492 | finance |
No camouflage means these new spy shots offer the best look yet at the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew. At this point, Ford appears so confident about the design of the 2017 F-150 Raptor that the company isn't even bothering to camouflage the test trucks anymore. While we recently saw the rear undisguised, this SuperCrew offers an opportunity to check out the performance pickup from some much better angles. Other than a change to the tailgate trim, the Raptor looks to make the transition to the road practically unaltered from the one on display at the Detroit Auto Show. The truck looks especially fantastic in black, and the fender flares lend a muscular appearance. You can easily spot the more aggressive shocks at the rear, too. This one also wears a slightly different wheel design than the previous one. With SuperCab and SuperCrew versions already testing, Ford seems to be readying a Raptor for any buyer's desires. Underneath the hood, Ford packs the performance truck with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that reportedly makes 450 horsepower, and the engine is hooked up to a 10-speed automatic. A combination of terrain management tech and an optional Torsen front differential should help keep the pickup powering through just about any offroad conditions. For testing, Ford is taking to Raptors to all sorts of environments to make sure the model could back up its mean look. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 95,493 | autos |
Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are now breaking their social media silence on Lamar Odom. Kourtney posted a throwback picture to her Instagram with Lamar and Mason and the caption, "Believing in the power of prayer for this beautiful soul." 18-year-old Kylie posted a black and white pic with Lamar saying, "Let's dance again together soon. Prayers up for Lamar please." No official word has been released on what Lamar's condition currently is, but reports are saying it continues to deteriorate. | 6 | 95,494 | entertainment |
By Tripfilms filmmaker SamuelFord. I recently helped a friend with her move from Michigan to Boston. I was only there for a weekend, but was able to experience a lot of what the historic town has to offer.Share your travel videos on Tripfilms.com! | 2 | 95,495 | travel |
These days, even hackers will nickel and dime you. That's according to a report released Thursday by Intel Security Group's McAfee Labs , which found login credentials to an online video streaming website can be bought for as little as 55 cents -- slightly more than the cost of a postage stamp. (Credentials for premium cable streaming like HBO Go, meanwhile, sell for a comparatively steep $7.50.) The report investigated the murky world of buying and selling stolen digital information online , where everything from financial data and online services to a person's entire digital identity can be had -- for a price. According to researchers who monitored the various websites, chat rooms and communities hosting these transactions, stolen credit card info goes for $5 to $8 for a basic U.S. card number, and $25 to $30 for a European Union card number: Buyers can pay extra for access to the cardholder's full name, billing address, expiration date, PIN number, Social Security number, mother's maiden name, date of birth, and CVV2. "A criminal in possession of the digital equivalent of the physical card can make purchases or withdrawals until the victim contacts the card issuer and challenge the charges," Raj Samani, chief technology officer of Intel Security for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said in a statement . "Provide that criminal with extensive personal information which can be used to 'verify' the identity of a card holder, or worse yet allow the thief to access the account and change the information, and the potential for extensive financial harm goes up dramatically for the individual." Bank account logins, meanwhile, can be had for a cost of $20 to several hundred dollars, depending on the (supposed) account balance: Researchers found entire digital identities could be purchased, potentially allowing someone to take over an innocent person's email, financial accounts and social media accounts, effectively hijacking a person's identity. In one particularly troubling instance, a criminal claimed to have access to a French hydroelectric generator and was offering access to the critical piece of infrastructure online. The hacker provided screenshots of the generator's internal software as proof, attempting to convince wary would-be buyers. "Like any unregulated, efficient economy, the cybercrime ecosystem has quickly evolved to deliver many tools and services to anyone aspiring to criminal behavior," Samani said. "This 'cybercrime-as-a-service' marketplace has been a primary driver for the explosion in the size, frequency, and severity of cyber attacks. The same can be said for the proliferation of business models established to sell stolen data and make cybercrime pay." | 3 | 95,496 | finance |
Kobe Bryant doesn't have the energy to deal with negativity and criticism at a time like this. The Los Angeles Lakers star broke his silence today concerning the tragic event revolving around his friend and former teammate Lamar Odom by writing a powerful message about the critics questioning the sincerity of his support for Odom at this time. | 1 | 95,497 | sports |
LONDON -- Imagine being able to use your smartphone to tell how ripe a piece of fruit is; if a bottle of wine is any good; if the food you are about to eat is safe; or if the pill you are about to swallow is what it claims to be. It may sound like something you would see on "Star Trek," but this will all be possible within two years -- if not sooner -- according to the inventor of a molecular sensor that is small enough to fit inside the latest smartphones. Israeli startup Consumer Physics is just about to ship its first product, a pocket-size molecular sensor called SCiO that works with your smartphone to allow you check the chemical makeup of any substance. However, at the Wired 2015 conference in London on Thursday, company co-founder Dror Sharon showed off a prototype of a sensor that will fit inside the slimmest smartphones on the market today. Sharon won't talk about any potential smartphone partners his company is talking to, but he told International Business Times after his talk that "a two-year timeline is realistic, and less than that is possible." Sharon also indicated this sensor could be embedded in wearable devices and smart home appliances. The molecular sensor in the pocket device (right), which will ship before Christmas, has been shrunk down; the prototype sensor (far left) could be seen in your next smartphone. David Gilbert Identifying Viagra Onstage Sharon demonstrated how SCiO could be used to validate the chemical composition of drugs, using the device to successfully identify a Viagra pill, the world's most counterfeited drug. The device is able to do this by bouncing light waves off the object being identified to relay molecular information. This is then sent to the cloud and tested against what Sharon calls "the world's largest database for molecular fingerprints." The SCiO is essentially a pocket version of a mass spectrometer, technology that occuped a whole room when it was invented in the 1970s. The potential uses for the technology are huge, but Sharon says the food and agriculture industries are a natural fit. Allergy Testing One potentially huge benefit of this technology is in identifying foods that contain ingredients people are allergic to, but Sharon says this is not something SCiO will be able to do initially, as liability is a big hurdle to overcome. The sensor can identify foods that are high in gluten, for example, but because it is unable to guarantee it will identify something that makes up less than 1 percent of the total mass of the food being scanned, the company says it should not be used for allergens or toxins where mere milligrams could kill. It can, however, help with food intolerances by identifying foods high in gluten or sugar. Sharon says it has the potential to help diabetes sufferers and even those on diets to quantify and monitor their food intake. Sharon also spoke about one developer looking to create a gemstone database for more accurate and efficient determination of the quality of jewels, while a recycling company is interested in using the technology to identify types of plastic. "The need is there, and it is up to us to have good apps and good databases," Sharon said. Smartphone Sensors For the sensor to be incorporated into the next generation of smartphones would require a separate lens sitting alongside the camera, as incorporating the technology into the camera would come at too great a cost in terms of camera quality -- for now, at least. Sharon says smartphone companies are struggling to differentiate themselves from one another today, and his technology would allow them to do that. The device first came to prominence in 2012 when it was launched on Kickstarter . While Consumer Physics says it was unsure if anyone would back SCiO, it quickly smashed its $200,000 target, eventually gaining backing by almost 13,000 people to the tune of $2.7 million. A developer kit already has been shipped to 1,000 companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and the finished pocket scanner will be shipped to early backers before Christmas, according to Sharon. The potential uses for the technology are myriad and it is as much a platform for others to build on as it is a product to be sold. Sharon is bullish about the prospects for his company, saying it could "touch the lives of billions" in the future. | 3 | 95,498 | finance |
Kosovo's opposition uses tear gas to disrupt parliament for a second week running, in protest at agreements made with Serbia. | 8 | 95,499 | video |
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