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A topsy-turvy season in college basketball delivered a few more twists when the brackets came out Sunday. Exhibit A: Oregon and Virginia are No. 1 seeds, while Michigan State is not. Exhibit B: Monmouth and Valparaiso aren't part of March Madness, but Michigan and Syracuse are. As usual, the NCAA selection committee released a 68-team bracket with its fair share of surprises. This year, the debate started right away, when the committee named Pac-12 champion Oregon a top seed in the West, ACC runner-up Virginia a top seed in the Midwest and made Tom Izzo's Spartans, champs of the Big Ten, a "2." They'll decide it on the court. The tournament starts Tuesday with a pair of opening-round games. The main draw begins Thursday at eight sites. The Final Four is April 2 and 4 in Houston. RELATED: INTERACTIVE BRACKET | PRINT YOUR BRACKET In a season in which six teams held the top spot in The Associated Press poll -- one short of the record -- there was no doubt there would be some debate about who belonged in the four top spots. That Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference champions Kansas and North Carolina earned two of the spots wasn't that surprising. The rest of it raised eyebrows. The head of the selection committee, Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione, lauded Oregon's third-rated strength of schedule (as of Sunday) and No.2 ranking in the RPI, along with its regular-season and tournament titles in the Pac-12. He said Michigan State was the fifth overall seed. "Very close. It was a vigorous debate," Castiglione said. "We know how good a team they are. ... It was just a close call and the committee felt Michigan State was fifth." But there were no easy choices for the committee this season, and the way the big slate of conference tournaments played out only emphasized the way this season has gone. Of the 31 postseason tournaments, top seeds only won 10. That gave automatic spots to bubble teams (or less) such as Fresno State, Gonzaga and Connecticut, while squeezing out a few spots bubble spots -- even though there were two more available this season because Louisville (and Rick Pitino) and SMU (and Larry Brown) are both ineligible. Data curated by PointAfter Among those sitting out include Monmouth, which played a killer nonconference schedule but lost too many games to bad teams; St. Mary's, which won the regular-season title in the West Coast Conference but didn't play a tough enough schedule; and Valpo, which ranked 49 in the RPI but had only four wins against top 100 teams. Of the at-large teams, 25 came from the Power Five conferences, with 11 from the smaller leagues. Of the last eight teams to make it, the count was 4-4, with Michigan, Vanderbilt and Syracuse among the most hotly debated among the bigger schools. "In the past, the committee has taken teams with wins, especially road wins," said Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, whose team's wins away from home against Duke, Texas A&M and UConn made up for the fact that the Orange (19-13) has lost five of its last six. "I'm not sure there's anyone on the bubble who had as good of road wins as we did." Boeheim missed the first nine games of the season, while serving a suspension for committing NCAA violations, but Castiglione said that didn't much factor into bringing Syracuse in. Castiglione said the last bubble team to make it was Tulsa, which plays Michigan on Wednesday. Other notables from the bracket: KENTUCKY: Two things stood out about the Wildcats. First, their possible second-round matchup against border rival Indiana, a team they don't schedule in the regular season. Second, their No. 4 seeding, one spot worse than Texas A&M, the team the Wildcats beat in the SEC tournament title game. Coach John Calipari was outspoken: "Did we not play a basketball game against them today?" Calipari said. "When you mis-seed a team, it's not that team you hurt, it's the teams they play that you hurt. But at the end of the day, they're not stealing my joy." KANSAS: If there's a favorite in this year's tournament, it's the Jayhawks, who won both the regular-season and tournament titles in the nation's toughest conference, and also come in on a 14-game winning streak. "You obviously have to be healthy, catch a few breaks and have your best players perform," said Jayhawks coach Bill Self. "With most teams, it comes down to making shots. That's as big a key with us as any." FUTURE PROS: The mock drafts project Ivan Rabb and Jaylen Brown as potential top-10 picks later this year. Both play for Cal. So, did the fourth-seeded Bears underachieve by going 23-10 and finishing tied for third in the Pac-12? We'll find out starting Friday when they open against No. 13 Hawaii. Other tournament players who could soon be starring on an NBA team near you: Brandon Ingram (Duke), Kris Dunn (Providence) and shooting guard Buddy Hield (Oklahoma), the nation's second-leading scorer at 25 points a game. UCONN, UCAN?: When UConn won the title two years ago, the Huskies were a bubble team that caught fire at the right time. Sound familiar? Courtesy of the 70-foot miracle shot by Jalen Adams that pushed the conference semifinal against Cincinnati into a fourth overtime, the Huskies didn't have to sweat Selection Sunday. They're champions of the American Athletic Conference, a No. 9 seed (they were a No. 7 in 2014) and will open against Colorado, with a possible meeting against Kansas up next. WELCOME BACK: Oregon State is back in the tournament for the first time since 1990. Last time the Beavers made it, Gary Payton was closing out a college career, about to be an NBA star. This time, it's Payton's son, Gary Payton II, leading the team into the spotlight. Payton II is averaging nearly 16 points a game for Oregon State, a No. 7 seed that faces No. 10 VCU on Friday. ------ Follow AP National Writer Eddie Pells on Twitter: www.twitter.com/epells Data curated by PointAfter | 1 | 98,400 | sports |
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Weighing his options Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up Arron Afflalo #4 of the New York Knicks on Sunday in Los Angeles. Knicks won 90-87. 'V' for victory Russia's Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov celebrate victory in the men's doubles final on Sunday in Birmingham. Slip sliding away Fan Kexin of China looses her footing as Choi Min-Jeong of South Korea and Suzanne Schulting of Netherlands compete in the Ladies 1000m Semifinals during the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2016 on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea. Man U ties West Ham Anthony Martial of Manchester United (2R) scores their first goal during the Emirates FA Cup sixth round match against West Ham United at Old Trafford on Sunday in Manchester, England. Greak Freak causes havoc Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York City. Bucks won 109-100. Not even close Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez tags out Josh Phegley of the Oakland Athletics who was trying to slide back to the base during a spring training game on Sunday in Mesa. Slugfest Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray (27) for the puck on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. Lightning won 4-0. Marathon men An aerial view shows cross-country skiers climbing up a hill during the 48th Engadin Ski Marathon near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz, Switzerland Sunday. According to the organizers, more than 13,000 skiers participated in the 42.2 km (26.2 miles) race between Maloja and S-chanf near the Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Come on Kerri, jump (L-R) Monika Brzostek and Kinga Kolosinska of Poland, silver medal, Kerri Walsh and April Ross of the United States, gold medal and Britta Buthe and Karla Borger of Germany, bronze medal during the awarding ceremony at Copacabana beach during day six of the FIVB Beach Volleyball Rio Grand Slam, on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nothing but net Kentucky's Jamal Murray cuts a piece of the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the championship of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday. Kentucky won 82-77 in overtime. Montoya wins Firestone Grand Prix Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, enters Turn 10 during the the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race, Sunday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Montoya won the race. Championship smile PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic smiles after Paris Saint-Germain won the French league title, during their League One soccer match against Troyes, in Troyes, France, Sunday. Ibrahimovic scored four second-half goals as PSG clinched its fourth straight French league title in style, pulverizing last-place Troyes 9-0 on Sunday to become champion with a record eight games to spare. Party on, Spartans! Michigan State Spartans celebrate winning the Big Ten Championship against the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michigan State won 66-62. Contador edges Porte Alberto Contador of Spain, finishes in second place of the Paris-Nice cycling race, ahead of Australia's Richie Porte, in Nice, southeastern France, Sunday. Gearint Thomas of Great Britain won the race. Watch your head Kole Calhoun of the Los Angeles Angels safely slides under Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers during a spring training game on Sunday in Tempe, Ariz. Flipping Sides Nikita Shleikher and Yulia Timoshinina of Russia compete in the Mixed 10m Synchro Final during the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2016 on Sunday in Beijing, China. Hold still Charles Hamelin, left, of Canada, takes a selfie with teams of China, Canada, top, and South Korea, right bottom, during the awarding ceremony of the men's 5000 meter relay at the ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating competition in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday. Heavyweights Novak Djokovic meets Mike Tyson during the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells, California. CP3 vs. the King Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Morning workout Trainer Gordon Elliott's stable trains at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday in Cheltenham, England. Bunker blast Graham DeLaet blasts out of a fairway bunker on the 1st hole during the Valspar Championship on Sunday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Ecstatic Michigan State Spartans cheerleaders celebrate after the team's win over the Purdue Boliermakers on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michigan State won 66-62. Crease collision New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (19) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday in New York. Leg up Blackburn Rovers' Simeon Jackson scores their first goal against Leeds United in the Sky Bet Football League Championship at Ewood Park in Blackburn, England on Sunday. Thomas holds off Contador for Paris Nice title Geraint Thomas (r) of Great Britain and Team Sky shakes hands with Alberto Contador of Spain and Tinkoff after winning the race following stage 7 of the 2016 Paris-Nice, the final stage on Sunday in in Nice. Thomas won by four seconds. Cranking Fabien Cousinie from France races in the Downhill race at Crankworx Rotorua on Sunday in Rotorua, New Zealand. Fans and friends Fans in fancy dress make their way to the Stadium ahead of the Scottish League Cup Final between Hibernian FC and Ross County FC at Hampden Park on Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland. Hurtling along Andreas Sander of Germany competes during the Mens Alpine Ski World Cup Super G race on Sunday in Kvitfjell, Norway. Race against the clock Junior Tagaloa, national director for the NFL Regional Combines, second from left, times McNeese State cornerback Gabriel Hamner in the 40-yard dash during the NFL football regional combine at the New Orleans Saints training facility in Metairie, La., Sunday. Best athlete Brittany Bowe of the U.S. greets cheering fans as she holds the trophy for the best overall athlete of the Speedskating World Cup final at Thialf ice rink in Heerenveen, Netherlands, Sunday. Kiwis in town New Zealand players perform the haka after defeating South Africa in the final of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Sunday in Vancouver, British Columbia. | 1 | 98,402 | sports |
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LeBron James scored 27 points and the Cavs buried the Clippers with a season-high 18 3-pointers in a 114-90 victory on Sunday. LeBron spoke about the win afterwards. | 1 | 98,405 | sports |
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WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - Maryland Governor Larry Hogan ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor of a Washington-area police officer killed in an attack authorities described as unprovoked. Prince George's County Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson, 28, was shot in an exchange of fire with a gunman who began shooting outside police headquarters on Sunday. The suspected gunman was wounded in the attack and a second suspect was in custody, police said. "The First Lady and I send our sincere prayers to the family and loved ones of Officer Colson, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his fellow citizens and community," Hogan said in a statement late on Sunday that ordered flags lowered to half-staff. Colson was a four-year veteran and had been a narcotics detective in Prince George's County, which borders the District of Columbia. Neither suspect has been identified, and police have called the attack unprovoked. Investigators are looking for a motive, police said. The Washington Post described the second suspect as the gunman's brother. Police Chief Henry Stawinski told reporters the gunman apparently opened fire on the first officer he saw outside the headquarters' district station in Landover. He continued shooting as Colson and other officers responded, the chief said. The shooting was the second fatal attack on law enforcement officers in the area in little more than a month. Two Harford County sheriff's deputies were shot by a gunman at a restaurant near Baltimore on Feb. 10. (Reporting by Ian Simpson; Editing by Andrea Ricci) | 5 | 98,407 | news |
[Question]Her real name is Norma Jeane Mortenson.[/Question] [Answer-Correct]Marilyn Monroe[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Marlyn Monroe[/Answer] [Answer]Marylyn Munroe[/Answer] [Answer]Marilynn Monroe[/Answer] [Trivia]She started using the name Marilyn Monroe in 1946, but did not legally change it until 1956.[/Trivia] [Question]Her middle name is 'Ingrid'.[/Question] [Answer-Correct]Scarlett Johansson[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Scarlet Johanson[/Answer] [Answer]Scarlet Johansson[/Answer] [Answer]Scarlet Johansonn[/Answer] [Trivia]'Johansson' is one of the most popular Swedish family names.[/Trivia] [Question]His middle name is 'David'.[/Question] [Answer]Matthew McConnaughay[/Answer] [Answer]Matthew McConnaughey[/Answer] [Answer]Mathew McConaughey[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Matthew McConaughey[/Answer-Correct] [Trivia]His surname has Scottish origins.[/Trivia] [Question]Knight is his middle name.[/Question] [Answer]Zac Gallifianakis[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Zach Galifianakis[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Zach Galifianiakis[/Answer] [Answer]Zac Galifianakis[/Answer] [Trivia]The surname Galifianakis traces its origin to Greece.[/Trivia] [Question]He was christened Arnold Alois.[/Question] [Answer]Arnold Schwarznegger[/Answer] [Answer]Arnold Schwarzeneger[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Arnold Schwarzenegger[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Arnold Schwarzeneggar[/Answer] [Trivia]Schwarzenegger is a German surname referring to a person belonging to Schwarzenegg.[/Trivia] [Question]She was named after a famous novella by J. D. Salinger.[/Question] [Answer]Zoey Deschanel[/Answer] [Answer]Zooy Deschanel[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Zooey Deschanel[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Zooey Deschannel[/Answer] [Trivia]'Deschanel' is a common south-eastern French surname.[/Trivia] [Question]He was born as John Christopher Depp II.[/Question] [Answer]Johny Depp[/Answer] [Answer]Johnnyy Dep[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Johnny Depp[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Jonny Depp[/Answer] [Trivia]Johnny, Mr. Stench and Colonel are some of his nicknames.[/Trivia] [Question]She shares her name with her mother.[/Question] [Answer]Courtney Cox[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Courteney Cox[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Courtenney Cox[/Answer] [Answer]Courteny Cox[/Answer] [Trivia]Cox named her daughter Coco, a nickname given to her mother.[/Trivia] [Question]The "Resident Evil" star's middle name is Bogdanovna.[/Question] [Answer]Mila Jovovich[/Answer] [Answer]Mila Jovovitch[/Answer] [Answer]Milla Jovovic[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Milla Jovovich[/Answer-Correct] [Trivia]Jovovich's birth name is Militza.[/Trivia] [Question]The two time Academy Award nominee's first name has Irish roots and means "freedom."[/Question] [Answer]Saiorse Ronnan[/Answer] [Answer]Saoirse Ronnan[/Answer] [Answer]Saorse Ronann[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Saoirse Ronan[/Answer-Correct] [Trivia]Her surname is pronounced as "seer-sha" in traditional Irish.[/Trivia] [Question]The director's middle name is Charles.[/Question] [Answer]Martin Scorcese[/Answer] [Answer]Martinn Scorsese[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Martin Scorsese[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Martin Scorsesse[/Answer] [Trivia]Scorsese is popularly known as "Marty" in Hollywood.[/Trivia] [Question]His middle name is John.[/Question] [Answer]Steve Carrel[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Steve Carell[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Steve Carrell[/Answer] [Answer]Steve Carreel[/Answer] [Trivia]He worked as a disc jockey under the name "Sapphire Steve Carell."[/Trivia] [Question]The tennis star is nicknamed Künstler, which means artist in German.[/Question] [Answer-Correct]Roger Federer[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Roger Federar[/Answer] [Answer]Roger Federrer[/Answer] [Answer]Roger Federerr[/Answer] [Trivia]Federer is also known as Federer Express and King Roger.[/Trivia] [Question]This actress was meant to be named after a Russian ice skater.[/Question] [Answer]Kiera Knightley[/Answer] [Answer]Kiera Knigtley[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Keira Knightley[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Keira Knightely[/Answer] [Trivia]Knightley's mother accidentally spelled "ei" instead of "ie" in the name Keira while registering her birth.[/Trivia] [Question]His middle name is Rashaun.[/Question] [Answer]Shaquile O'Neal[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Shaquille O'Neal[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Shaquille O'Neel[/Answer] [Answer]Shaquelle O'Neal[/Answer] [Trivia]The former basketball player is also known as Shaq.[/Trivia] [Question]Her son Roman's middle name is named after her brother Bob.[/Question] [Answer-Correct]Cate Blanchett[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Kate Blanchett[/Answer] [Answer]Cate Blanchet[/Answer] [Answer]Kate Blanchett[/Answer] [Trivia]Her birth name is Catherine Elise Blanchett.[/Trivia] [Question]The newly crowned Oscar winner is from Sweden[/Question] [Answer]Alysia Vykander[/Answer] [Answer]Alysia Vikandr [/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Alicia Vikander[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Alicia Vikinder[/Answer] [Trivia]She trained as a ballet dancer[/Trivia] [Question]The "Magic Mike" star's birth name is Joseph.[/Question] [Answer-Correct]Joe Manganiello[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Joe Manganello[/Answer] [Answer]Joe Manjello[/Answer] [Answer]Joe Manganeillo[/Answer] [Trivia]In 2013, Manganiello had participated in MTV's "After Hours" which created a new show to help those who are unable to pronounce celebrity names.[/Trivia] [Question]The "Nashville" star's middle name is Leslie.[/Question] [Answer]Hayden Panetierre[/Answer] [Answer]Haydan Panetteire[/Answer] [Answer]Hayden Penettiere[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Hayden Panettiere[/Answer-Correct] [Trivia]The actress has an Italian and German ancestry, her surname means "baker" in Italian.[/Trivia] [Question]The "Saturday Night Live" star is nicknamed Wilf.[/Question] [Answer]Will Farrell[/Answer] [Answer-Correct]Will Ferrell[/Answer-Correct] [Answer]Will Ferrall[/Answer] [Answer]Will Farell[/Answer] [Trivia]His birth name is John William Ferrell.[/Trivia] [End] [/End] | 6 | 98,408 | entertainment |
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What's Ram up to lately? If these spy shots are anything to go off of, they might be developing a version of the supercharged Hellcat V-8 for use in the Power Wagon. Shown here in a parking lot full of Fiat Chrysler vehicles, these two Ram 2500 pickups sport solid front and rear axles, mud-terrain tires, a high-clearance suspension, and a noticeable hood scoop not unlike those of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat. Our resident speculators think Ram might throw the Hellcat under the hood of the Power Wagon as penance for not offering the off-road special with a diesel engine. The 6.7L Cummins doesn't fit in the engine bay of the Power Wagon thanks to its front-mounted intercooler's struggle for space against the PW's winch. But a Hellcat engine (which makes 707 hp and 650 lb-ft in the Dodges) could serve as a substitute, making double the power and a similar amount of torque as the low-output Cummins I-6. If Ram fits its Power Wagon with a Hellcat, we hope it'll also retune its suspension for more high-speed off-roading. A Hellcat V-8 would be complete overkill in most low-speed off-road situations (although its supercharged torque would be handy in delicate rockcrawling), but it'd be a natural fit in desert racing. If that were the case, Ram would have a natural and formidable competitor to the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, due later this year. Two bodystyles are evident: A Mega Cab and a regular cab, both sporting the same all-black bodywork, hood scoop, bumperless front and rear fascias, and divots on the doors where test vehicle ID plates reside. There's no word on when the Hellcat Ram 2500 will hit dealers, but with the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat recently confirmed for a 2017 reveal, a Ram could be coming soon after. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,410 | autos |
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After midnight, on a Monday a few weeks back, Ekeni Abakah hit me up on Twitter with an intriguing question: https://twitter.com/40EA/status/701867318742089728 Abakah had obviously been indulging in a favorite pastime of mine, messing around with recently released supercar configurators, but in the case of the Acura NSX, he went a little overboard. It's not possible to get a new Acura to $220,000 unless you opt for every single available option (including a spare set of wheels) and all the accessories, and even then, you'd have to throw in some coffee mugs, vanity VTEC license plate frames, and Acura flashlight key chains from the racks of merchandise in the dealer service area. But the essential question is still a good one: New Acura NSX or used Ferrari 458? As it happened, I was set to drive the new NSX at the official press launch later in the week, so I told Ekeni that I'd get back to him. I just needed to talk to the guy who could best answer the question: Ted Klaus, chief engineer of the 2017 NSX. Motor Trend: Your team purchased two new Ferrari 458s during the development of the NSX and tore apart one to see how it was built, right? Ted Klaus: We did buy two. One reached the point where it was probably better to disassemble it and learn something. As "Top Gear" said, "Some cars are very enjoyable to drive as they slowly dissolve in front of your very eyes." My experience has been quite consistent with that. But I'm on record as saying, "Isn't it wonderful to be back discussing an Acura NSX in the same vein as a Ferrari 458? Isn't it exciting to be exotic, but also be distinct in our own way?" Ferrari can't allow themselves to be quiet. Acura as a brand, we can allow ourselves to experience the coolness of making something that is quiet. So I don't think that the NSX back then or in the future will be necessarily appreciated by every mindset. MT: But do you expect people to be cross-shopping a used 458 against an NSX? TK: Yes. MT: So what do you tell a guy in that position? TK: I'll tell you story: Almost every time I've driven the 458, I'm looking for the off switch. Now that sounds crazy, but the way I drive products, I want them to be on when I'm on. And occasionally, I want to turn the damn things off. For me it multiplies my pleasure in driving this special car that I can switch it off. Now I think Ferrari gets that, because when you drive the 458 mildly, it's kind of less "on." But they'll never make a car that is EV-only quiet. They'll never brag about that. [At launch] we're going to brag about introducing a "cool factor" that's quiet. That's very off axis. But we think it's on axis for people who are looking for a wide range of new driving experiences. It is totally cool to arrive and depart in a sophisticated way. Roll into Harvard, full EV, whatever! Whatever you want as a customer. So what I would say to that person is, "How do you want to use the product? How do you want to feel? How do you want people to view you? How do you want to get a new experience?" If you're only using the car at the track and it's just about peak performance, ah, you know, probably a lightweight simplistic approach is the best. But if you're using the car on the road and you're really after that unique sports car experience and you want to experience the type of traction and pull coming out of a corner that only an electric motor can give you you know a turbocharged motor typically has lag, right? You can add a single electric motor and kind of fill in that lag. On top of that, we're bringing two additional motors in the front that can split the torque and support your steering inputs. It's just another layer of possibility. MT: That's a very nuanced, considered, and mature take on the situation, but we live in a country that could very well elect Donald Trump president. People aren't going to go for a quiet supercar, are they? They want a car that when they show up, people will fall all over themselves to get a glimpse or to hear the sound, right? TK: [Laughs] I would say, look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, 'What do you want from your special car purchase?' If you're buying the car to brag, if you're buying the car to multiply your personhood, then, you know, go big. But if you're confident in who you are and if you if really want to use this product, to experience life in new and enriching ways the bandwidth on an NSX, the wide range of special experiences you can have, it is amazing. You drive around in full electric mode up. You can cruise. The quiet mode is misunderstood; it's not just full electric at less than 50 mph. On the autobahn, it's like driving an S-Class. You just tip in, just use your toe, and you have all this amazing torque available. What's neat is all the exhaust is turned down and you just hear the forced induction, the turbo build pressure. So as you go to pass someone, you hear the "shhhh" as the intake builds charge. It's intoxicating at a very subtle, sophisticated level. It really depends who you are as a person and what you want from your driving experiences. If you have just got $150,000-$200,000 and you just want to peel the onion at the track and at the end of the day, you've charged up your batteries and you have to drive home for a couple of hours, I know which car I'd take. I know which car I'd take. MT: I know which car I'd take too, but for that, you'll have to stay tuned. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,417 | autos |
The internet opens up a world we could never have dreamed of. I run a page on Facebook (The Auto Archaeologist), and I'm posting constantly about my adventures driving around the country documenting cool cars in neglected states. I had mentioned that I was heading down to the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum for the Aero Warriors Reunion in October, and one of my followers mentioned that he had something that was worth my time to come and see. So after the reunion, I headed straight there. Pulling up to the house, Eddie came out to greet me and released his contingent of attack wiener dogs. They of course ran straight to my Challenger and urinated on it. This was going to be different! But Eddie was a great guy, as was his friend Kevin, and we sat there for a bit and talked about our many travels and adventures. Things really got going when we headed over to the first storage building though. I was immediately greeted by a row of Ford products, including a Lightning that was a show truck for Ford to showcase the new-for-the-time Lightning. It had a bunch of trick pieces that are unique to the truck that Eddie hasn't see on any of the other first generation Lightnings he had. Heck, in the back of the truck, it was full of vintage, rare Ford pieces. That wasn't the only desirable vehicle hanging out in there though. There was a rare Export Torino that had a bunch of unique options you don't see on the U.S.-spec cars like rear defrost, power windows, and a speedometer marked in kilometers. My personal favorite in this building was buried behind a pile of lumber and A/C units a Grabber Blue 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with a Shaker hood! There was also a variety of other Mustangs, including a '68 Fastback and a 2000's Shelby G.T. 500 that were supposed to be the same color, but when brought home were far off. But these weren't "Barn Finds;" rather these were nice cars that ran and drove, along with most of the other vehicles in this storage shed, including a few mint Maverick Grabbers and misc GM products. We hopped in Eddie's Jeep and headed up the muddy trail to his shop where he did body work and other misc things to the cars he and his friends have. In the back room of the shop were even more Mustangs and Mavericks, including an SN95-era Cobra and a rare '70 Mustang SportsRoof that was supposedly 1 of 2 built for a Ford exec's daughters. The shop was on a hill, and from the hilltop, you could see that there were fields full of Mustangs behind it. Fox Bodies, first generation cars, a handful of second gens, and even some Fairlanes, Falcons, and more just row after row of cars. I don't think I had ever seen so many Fox-body Mustangs in one place than I did in that yard it was crazy! Our small group migrated over to Eddie's father's property, where even more vintage Fords were being stored. Outside in a partial lean-to was a neat old Torino station wagon that had extremely low mileage. The interior still smelled new and looked never to have been touched. And sitting just a few stalls down, covered in the moss/green stuff that almost every vehicle out there seems to have from sitting a while, was a 1966 Mustang fastback. It wasn't a GT or K-code, but still a solid little fastback one of my favorites. Inside was a few more cars, including a first-gen Lightning with basically no miles because if fell off a car carrier at delivery. The plan is to take another Lightning parts car (parts truck?) they have and making it whole again. Sitting in front of that, for just about as long, was a 1967 Mustang coupe. It had the dress-up package with the nicer gauge cluster and other odds and ends. But it had been sitting in that barn a long, long time and was going to need a lot of help to get going. The storage shed was the last of the items that Eddie and Kevin owned. We hung out for a few minutes, they introduced me to some of the donkey's roaming around apparently Eddie's father liked donkeys and we went to lunch at a neat local restaurant. That's where I discovered that we weren't quite done, they had a friend with a few more pieces to show me. I had heard about this friend but didn't fully realize we were going over there today. It turned out to be totally worth it. Going out into the middle of nowhere, we found our Ford Guru. This guy was amazing. He had every kind of Ford engine you could imagine in his workshop, and I don't just mean the regular stuff, I mean stuff I had to do deep google searches on because I didn't know they existed. Like a Cross-Boss intake that was used on some SCCA Trans-Am Boss Mustangs there was part of one on the wall. FE-based Tunnel Port engine: yup that's there. SOHC, Boss 302, 427, 429, everything! I couldn't believe the stuff just sitting on the floor or on a shelf. That was just the first room! Going through a small door at the back of the room, we entered a space with more insane cars: a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang in black with years of dust sitting on it. Next to that was a 1970 Cobra Torino that had been there just about as long as the Mach 1. Beyond that was a 1970 Mustang convertible with a 351. Not all the vehicles in the garage had been sitting he had a sweet 1967 fastback in red right by the door. Eddie said to jump on his little 4x4 because he had something to show me, so off we went into a cow pasture. We had to slalom around cows bigger than most cars. But on the opposite side of the field was a field full of muscle cars. Not just Mustangs, but Mopars and GMs as well. Torinos, Rancheros, Mustang fastbacks littered everywhere. While these cars were in sad shape, Eddie and Kevin had actually saved them from the past owner who was going to crush everything! So while yes, they are sitting in a cow pasture for now, this is not their final resting spot. My heart already ached, with so much rusty muscle lying everywhere, but there was one last place to hit up. On the drive in, I had noticed an old factory that had rows of vintage Fords sitting under a roof. It was owned by the same gentleman, and the cars outside were not the only ones. Inside the old factory were a bunch of Mustangs including another 1969 Sportsroof, 1967 fastback and 1970 convertible. They were not alone; they shared the building with a rare 1963 Ford Falcon Futura with the 260 ci V8, the direct predecessor to the Mustang. Sitting behind it was a 1970 Torino GT convertible. Out back in another one of the factory buildings, the owner had stashed a bunch of spare engines he had collected, including a dozen Boss 302 engines acquired from another Ford aficionado down that way. Heads, blocks, transmissions both manual and automatic were scattered all about this one smaller room, with a few random GM engines sprinkled in as well. Ironically enough, I found a few 1971 Dodge Challenger parts stashed in a corner, and they just happened to be parts I needed! Our last stop on the magical mystery tour was to a large open-sided building filled with rows and rows of Ford products, a Mustang or two but mostly Torinos and Fairlanes all covered in that green moss/algae that everything else had. But they were still fairly safe with a roof over their heads and concrete under their wheels, they just had to worry about rain coming in from the sides, as it doesn't snow very often. It was getting late and I had to still drive a few hours north, so we parted ways and they said that they would keep watching for cool stuff and let me know what they find. I thanked them for their kindness showing me around and allowing me to document their collections. I still think back to walking around all those Mustangs and Torinos, all the rare parts and cars just hanging around how lucky we are to live in an age where people can come together with mutual crazy ideas about rusty muscle cars and become friends. | 9 | 98,418 | autos |
A baby kangaroo rescued in Western Australia - and named Cuejo - has been adopted by a police officer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). | 8 | 98,419 | video |
Danay Ferguson isn't your typical kid. At the young age of 9, she's already accomplished more than most adults by founding her own officially recognized nonprofit and helping to donate thousands of books to children in schools, hospitals, and low-income neighborhoods. Now Danay and the rest of her organization are preparing to break the world record for most books collected within a 24-hour window, Inhabitots reports. Danay started her nonprofit, called Reading Heart, when she was 8 years old as a way of sharing her intense love of reading with other children in her hometown of Fresno, California. Her initial plan was to open a bookstore, but she decided to found a charity instead after realizing that some people wouldn't be able to afford books of their own. She's since collected 90,000 books with the help of family and volunteers and is currently touring over 130 local schools to speak about her cause. In between everything she has going on in her life, Danay somehow still finds time to read two to three books a day. Reading Heart hopes to collect a record-breaking 500,000 books between March 18 and 19. The books that are donated during the drive will be distributed to the pediatric wings of local hospitals and to every elementary school student in Fresno county. If you're interested in lending a hand, Scholastic Publishing has agreed to provide four new books for every donation of $5 to Reading Heart . Banner/header image courtesy of CBS47 Fresno via Facebook. [h/t Inhabitots] | 5 | 98,420 | news |
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Baseball fans, like all sports fans, love to hate. They love to hate teams, hate managers and hate players. Well, maybe not actual, real-life hate, but a strong dislike nonetheless. MORE: The most controversial players in MLB history But sports-hate toward an individual often isn't universal, nor is it always deserved. The reasons vary: Maybe he's a jerk. Maybe he always beats your team. Maybe it's an off-field issue. Whatever the reason, such feelings don't subside easily. And in a 162-game season, there are plenty of opportunities to fuel the fire. With that in mind, here are the 11 most-hated MLB players of the 21st century, ranked. 11. Carlos Gomez The case against Carlos Gomez comes down to where you fall on baseball's unwritten rules. If you hold the rules close to your reverence for the Constitution or the Bible, you probably don't like him. If you think those rules are silly, he's a fun player to watch. But the people who don't like him REALLY don't like him. Often accused of not "respecting the game" with his bat flips and intense demeanor, Gomez has drawn the ire of traditionalist fans and players who continually beg him to act like he's been there before. Yeah, he can come across as a hot head, but his teammates tend to enjoy what he brings to the game. Still, old-school types would probably list him among the players who most need "policing." Hi, Brian McCann. MORE: Ranking baseball's dumb unwritten rules 10. Yasiel Puig Yasiel Puig is another player whose flash gets under some people's skin. Factor in that he's often accused of not hustling and that he's made his share of bonehead mistakes on the field, and that's a formula for growing a nice base of haters. But as with Carlos Gomez, the hate for Puig usually depends on your view of "respecting the game," a catch-all saying that some people use to justify why certain players often Latinos deserve harsh criticism. But if a lot of these folks were being honest, they probably wouldn't mind having Puig on their favorite team. MORE: Yasiel Puig's career in photos 9. Roger Clemens A lot of people think Roger Clemens used PEDs to help him put up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers. Clemens says he didn't. He was even found not guilty of lying under oath about it. But many, many people still aren't convinced. Though he never tested positive for a banned substance, Clemens' name was mentioned a lot in the Mitchell Report, the investigation into steroids in baseball. And that's good enough for a lot of people. But all that aside, Clemens' competitive nature on the mound some prefer the term "hot head" rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way. There was also that time he threw a bat fragment at Mike Piazza in the 2000 World Series. If Clemens desires to climb the likeability scale, it'll probably be a struggle for a long time. MORE: Clemens blasts Roy Halladay's call to keep him out of Hall of Fame 8. Rafael Palmeiro Rafael Palmeiro seemed like one of baseball's good guys and seemed headed for induction in Cooperstown with his 500-plus homers and 3,000-plus hits. Nothing on the field, or anything the public saw off it, offered any evidence that he'd one day be viewed with contempt. Then in 2005 he testified before Congress that he'd never taken steroids, sternly pointing a finger at his questioners as if to say, "How DARE you!" Of course, it was later revealed that he tested positive for a PED, forever ruining his reputation. Palmeiro later clarified that he never "knowingly" used steroids, but that's done little to sway public opinion. Fans likely would've been forgiving had it not been for the finger-pointing denial before Congress. But PEDs + lying about it = a recipe for the hardest feelings. Palmeiro dropped off the Hall of Fame ballot after just four years, receiving 4.4 percent of the vote in 2014. MORE: A look back: Congress takes on PED use 7. Ryan Braun Ryan Braun had just come off an MVP season in Milwaukee when he tested positive for PEDs in 2011, then successfully challenged the results, then publicly smeared the man who took his urine sample. But the truth eventually did come out and, yes, Braun was suspended in 2013 for his link to PEDs through the Biogenesis clinic. Though he admitted his PED use and publicly apologized for his transgressions, and though he remains a valuable player for the Brewers, many fans still find his PED saga too big to get past. MORE: Players suspended for PED use 6. Alex Rodriguez Fan hate for Alex Rodriguez mostly stems from his PED use. He admitted in 2009, after previously denying it, that he had experimented with the drugs from 2001 to 2003 while with the Rangers (this included a positive test in 2003). Fan distrust was bad enough in the years after his admission, but his yearlong suspension in 2014 for his role in the Biogenesis scandal only fueled fans' anger. For many, though, any hope of forgiveness vanished when it was revealed that A-Rod had admitted for a second time, this time to the Drug Enforcement Administration to using PEDs. When he returned in 2015 at age 40, many assumed he'd be a shell of his former self without chemical help to offset the normal breakdown of an aging athlete's body. Instead, he had a great season, clubbing 33 home runs, passing Willie Mays on the all-time dingers list, and collecting his 3,000th career hit all of which just made him more unlikeable for a lot of people. MORE: The most controversial players in MLB history | A-Rod could reach milestones in 2016 5. Bryce Harper Until the 2015 season, Bryce Harper was an easy target for fan hate. He was a mega-hyped, can't-miss, all-ESPN-would-talk-about prospect who had mostly failed to live up to expectations early in his career. That, plus his seemingly cocky nature and weird hair, made for good schadenfreude. Then he won the NL MVP after a monster 2015. Now, he's pretty much a guy you hate because he's gonna do bad things to your team. The schadenfreude remains for many, however. MORE: Bryce Harper takes on baseball's unwritten rules 4. Curt Schilling Though Curt Schilling could be brash during his playing days, negative feelings toward him didn't emerge for many people until after he retired and started talking. Schilling has had frequent bouts with controversy since his retirement, usually having to do with his online political comments or takes on social issues. An unabashed conservative, Schilling has offended people with online comments about Muslims , the Confederate flag and other things. Most recently, he caused a stir when he said Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton should be "buried under a jail somewhere" for allegedly releasing classified information through emails. Though still an analyst for ESPN, Schilling is seen by many people as a boorish loud-mouth. MORE: ESPN shouldn't fire Schilling over latest controversial remarks 3. Jonathan Papelbon Maybe you dislike Jonathan Papelbon because he's arrogant. Or maybe it's because he grabbed his crotch on the mound that time. Or maybe it's because he choked a teammate in the dugout. Or maybe it's the Obama-guns T-shirt. Or maybe it's another reason (there are many). Whatever your reason, rest assured that it's helped Papelbon emerge as perhaps the most hated active player. MORE: 15 times Jonathan Papelbon was the worst 2. Barry Bonds Barry Bonds was easy to dislike as a player, at least for fans of teams other than the ones for which played. He was arrogant, often a jerk to fans, almost always short with the media. And that was before he swelled up and started hitting homers at a superhuman pace that convinced nearly everyone that he was juiced. Despite having convictions overturned for perjury and obstruction of justice related to PED investigations, the all-time home run leader and current Marlins hitting coach remains highly suspicious and highly unlikeable for many. MORE: Bonds' controversial career, in photos 1. John Rocker It's possible that John Rocker would've had a controversy-free career had he not given his infamous interview to Sports Illustrated, but everything we've seen and heard from him since leads us to believe that it's unlikely. Rocker became insta-hated after that 1999 interview, in which he made disparaging remarks about immigrants, gays, single moms and pretty much everyone else in New York. Rocker's harsh words led to a fine and suspension for part of the 2000 season and, 16 years later, continue to be the biggest thing for which he's known. More recent endeavors, such as his "Speak English" T-shirts, his support for incendiary GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump, and his general disgust with political correctness, have only reinforced that reputation. MORE: SN selects the most infamous moment for every MLB team | 1 | 98,422 | sports |
Toyota has updated its midsize three-row family-friendly crossover for the 2017 model year. The 2017 Toyota Highlander, which will be officially revealed at the 2016 New York Auto Show, gets refreshed exterior and interior styling, revised powertrains, and more active safety tech. Toyota has also added a new sporty SE model with visual and suspension upgrades. Up front, it's hard to ignore the 2017 Highlander's new mug, which features more prominent upper and lower grilles with different finishes depending on trim level. Lower trim levels, including the base LE, LE Plus, and XLE, feature a silver painted finish on the front grilles, while higher-spec Limited and Limited Platinum models feature a chrome finish, which carries over to the headlight housings, as well. Around back, all models gain revised taillight graphics, while Limited and Platinum variants feature a chrome strip on the rear bumper. Celestial Silver Metallic and Toasted Walnut Pearl are new exterior colors available on all trims, andSalsa Red Pearl is exclusive to the new SE trim. Inside, the 2017 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum will be available with a new brown leather interior option. Toyota has also added four more USB ports (five total) for more mobile device charging. Limited and Limited Platinum grades are available with second-row captain's chairs for seven-passenger seating or witha second-row bench for eight-passenger seating. Slotting between XLE and Limited models, the new sporty SE trim level steps up to unique 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, and dark paint on the front grilles, headlight housings, and roof rails. Inside, the 2017 Highlander SE features exclusive black leather-trimmed seats with silver stitching and seat inserts, matching sash and door inserts, and a black front tray. Behind the new face sits an available and new 3.5-liter direct-injected V-6 engine mated exclusively to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Although power figures for the new direct-injected V-6 haven't been revealed, Toyota says it "will generate significantly more horsepower" than the current model's 270-hp, 248 lb-ft 3.5-liter V-6. With the exception of the base LE model, all Highlander models with the available V-6 will feature an engine stop-start system to help reduce fuel consumption. The new engine and transmission combo, which is available on all trim levels, is also said to return better fuel economy than the current V-6 and six-speed auto combo, which is EPA-rated 19/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined in front-drive form and 18/24/20 mpg with the available all-wheel-drive. The new direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6 engine will also be used on all 2017 Highlander Hybrid models, though it will be mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for hybrid duty. For 2017, LE and XLE trim levels join the Limited and Limited Platinum as available trims on Highlander Hybrid models. Additionally, the new V-6 and eight-speed auto combo will be used in the 2017 Toyota Sienna minivan. Although the new 3.5-liter V-6 is available for all trim levels, the base Highlander 4x2 LE will come with the carry-over 2.7-liter (185 hp, 184 lb-ft) I-4 and six-speed auto as standard. Standard safety equipment includes the Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS), which includes Pre-Collision System (with Forward Collision Warning and automatic emergency brake), Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Pedestrian Pre-Collision System, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The systems use various cameras and sensors to scan for potential hazard and warn the driver with audible and visual alerts to help prevent or reduce the impact of a collision. In certain instances, such as the Pedestrian Pre-Collision System, the vehicle can automatically apply the vehicle brakes. For 2017, Highlander XLE models gain a standard blind spot monitor system, while Highlander Limited Platinum models gain a Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan as standard. With a 360-degree view of the area around the vehicle, the system also assists the driver during parallel parking as well as pulling in and out of a parking spot. Expect the revised 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models to hit dealer lots this fall. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,423 | autos |
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No shot-glass necklaces here. Pier 1 Imports Wood Curl Four Leaf Clover Wreath $30 BUY NOW Inspire the luck of the Irish in all passersby with this wood-curl wreath! Made of poplar wood on a foam base, this 18-inch-wide decor piece is best fit for covered outdoor areas. More: Delicious Irish Whiskeys to Try Right Now St. Patrick's Day Burlap Banner $9 BUY NOW String up this burlap banner over your bar cart or snack table to warmly welcome guests into the party area. Creative Converting Paper Dessert Plates $4 for set of eight BUY NOW Add a hint of sparkle to your St. Paddy's tablescape with these gold-flecked 7-inch dessert plates. Your chocolate stout cupcakes have never had a more apropos presentation. Ofargo Mini Plastic Cauldrons $7 for set of 12 BUY NOW Buy these plastic pots in March to house stacks of gold coins as St. Patrick's Day table decorations, and then take them back out in October to use as mini cauldrons for your Halloween party! Amscan Shamrocks Garland $6 BUY NOW Add a glint of green to your tabletop and decor with this 12-foot wire garland. Snip it into pieces and use it to add whimsy to your mantel, liven up a chandelier , or jazz up your front-door wreath with its festive mini shamrock cut-outs. KooK Café Glass Coffee Mugs from $15 for set of four BUY NOW Whether you're pouring up Irish coffees, or homemade Shamrock Shakes for the kids, these footed glass mugs are the perfect vessel to serve them in. UncommonGoods Whiskey Stones & Gift Set from $20 BUY NOW If you're breaking out a bottle of the good stuff for your guests, ensure that the spirits stay chilled without getting watered down. These soapstone cubes are just right for the job - they retain an ice-cold temperature, they won't scratch up the inside of your glasses, and they provide a pleasing clink as you swirl them around. Kikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker $25 BUY NOW The next-level accessory for St. Paddy's day-partiers: a rainbow maker, of course! This device suctions to your window, and is powered by direct sunlight to spin the prism and cast mini rainbows around the room. Pots of gold are unfortunately not included. Luna Bazaar 15-Inch Tissue Paper Flower Pom-Poms $3 each BUY NOW Adorn your dining area with a trio of paper puffs in the colors of the Irish flag. It's a small (and inexpensive!) decorative touch, but it'll make your jovial affair seem much more "garden soirée" and less "college party." MoMA Store Rainbow Cloth Cocktail Napkins $20 for set of eight BUY NOW Get lucky with this rainbow spectrum of cotton/linen napkins, perfect for adding extra cheer to the on-theme dinner table. | 4 | 98,426 | lifestyle |
This is one taproom that won't give you a hangover. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune , the city of Minneapolis is getting its very own water bar this spring. Patrons can sip on free varieties of local and regional H2O, and also order tasting flights. The establishment, which is fittingly called Water Bar, might elicit eye rolls from people who are sick of seeing the "artisanal" label applied to everything from soup to shaving cream. However, Water Bar isn't just a watering hole, Minneapolis City Pages points out it's a public art project that's intended to get people talking about the beverage's importance to local communities around the world. Works Progress Studio, a public arts and design studio in Minneapolis, created Water Bar as a traveling pop-up installation in 2014. Its director, Shanai Matteson, and her husband, Colin Kloecker, journeyed across Minnesota, Arkansas, Illinois, and North Carolina, serving local waters to over 30,000 people. Now, they're setting up permanent shop in northeast Minneapolis. Aside from the no-alcohol part, how does a water bar differ from a regular one? Instead of your average bartenders, visitors will be greeted by environmental scientists, activists, artists, and mixologists who are moonlighting as "watertenders." As they pour guests a tall one, they'll talk about water pollution and scarcity, land use, climate change, and other issues that impact the way we consume the liquid. As for the H20 itself, it's collected from local utilities, public buildings, and house taps. Want to raise a glass to Water Bar's mission? You'll have to wait until later this month, or early April, to pay a visit. However, Water Bar will likely celebrate its grand opening on the weekend of May 20-22 during Art-A-Whirl, an annual arts festival in northeast Minneapolis. To donate to the arts project, check out Water Bar's GoFundMe page, or visit their website for more information. [h/t Minneapolis Star-Tribune ] | 5 | 98,427 | news |
Volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia recently got a strange surprise when they found multiple fish lodged in a fire hydrant. A fire crew was responding to a grass fire on Tuesday when they made the fishy discovery. The crew tried to hook their truck to a water pump on the edge of a pond, but were unable to get any water from the pump, Shawn Carey, chief of the Aylesford and District Volunteer Fire Department, told the Canadian Broadcasting Company . Carey said the crew took the hydrant apart to see what was obstructing the flow and found "a bunch of fish that came up through the strainer." "How they got in there is beyond me," Carey told CBC. "It actually clogged off our pipe so we couldn't get any water." Carey said it's not uncommon for salamanders to find their way into dry hydrants, but he's never heard of fish. "It was a first for all of us," he said. Carey told CBC there were a dozen or so fish in the hydrant. He said a few survived and were thrown back into the pond. Follow @MaryBowerman on Twitter. | 5 | 98,428 | news |
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BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) Authorities say dozens of vehicles were involved in a series of wrecks that injured 20 people and temporarily shut down part of Interstate 40 in central North Carolina. North Carolina Highway Patrol spokesman Jordan Pack tells The News & Observer of Raleigh more than 100 vehicles were involved in the crashes Sunday evening in Alamance County. Pack says there were 20 minor injuries but no fatalities. He says it's not clear what caused the first pileup. Authorities told WRAL-TV the wet roadway may have been a factor in many accidents and rubbernecking could have caused several others. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says I-40 West/I-85 South closed because of the crash and reopened around 11:15 p.m. | 5 | 98,430 | news |
Police say they nabbed a dim-witted thief who stole a unique piece of hardware an Emmy and listed the award on Craigslist, leading authorities straight to the statue after they arranged to buy it. Acclaimed documentary maker Brett Hansen said he discovered his two Emmys were missing from his burglarized storage unit in Olympia, Washington on Feb. 17. "I went down to my storage unit one day… and my lock was different. I thought 'Oh, that's weird,'" he told InsideEdition.com. When he asked the company about the new lock, they said they had no idea who put it there and helped him bust it open. "All my stuff was gone . It took me a few hours to realize the Emmys were gone. I think they slowly took their time and took anything they wanted, like a shopping spree," Hansen said. Hansen's work on documentaries about drones and genetically modified organisms earned him the prestigious awards, which authorities told him would not likely be found. "The police said this stuff changes hands in seconds," Hansen said. Not quick to give up, Hansen and his coworker decided to search for the awards on Craigslist and soon found one of his trophies on the site. "I typed in 'Emmy' and the first hit we got, there it is," Hansen said. "(It said) 'Emmy without a plate on it, the plate has been removed.' They're basically saying 'it's stolen.'" Emmy award recipients are not allowed to sell their statues, according to strict guidelines by the organizations that dole out the awards. "It must be transferred to your heir if you die," Hansen said. But the contraband was listed on Craigslist for $3,500, and Hansen pounced, embarking on a documentary-worthy journey to get his Emmy back. Hansen emailed back and forth with the seller, who eventually offered to take off $500 from the price if he would buy it immediately. "We gave all that (information) to the detectives. They said 'we'll just call him.' They called for me… and the seller never returned the phone call and suddenly the Craigslist ad disappeared," Hansen said, thinking that his award was once again lost forever. "Then four days later I get an email from the seller (saying) 'Hey are you still interested? Where have you been?'" Hansen said. "It was back on." After another back-and-forth among the seller, Hansen and police, they arranged to make the sale that night. And the Emmy goes to...OlyPD! Well, sorta...we recovered one that was stolen during a burglary in Olympia pic.twitter.com/IQycLUbGhG Olympia Police Dept (@OlyPD) March 9, 2016 "We immediately drove over to the parking lot and hid in the bushes, filming… because we're documentarians," he laughed. "But the moment the true pull-over was happening, he (the seller) was texting me, 'where are you? I don't see your car' and I'm asking the detective 'am I here? When am I there?'" Three people were in the seller's vehicle, he said. "Clearly the people who had this Emmy didn't win it. And their stories about how they got it were questionable at best," Lt. Paul Lower told The State . "They all told us something different." One person was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant and the other two were interviewed, The State reported. Police took custody of the Emmy as part of their investigation, Hansen said. "I think the black market value is way higher than (the actual value). It's not solid gold. It's a trophy. Why would you even steal something like that? The only person who wants the Emmy is the person who had it stolen from them," Hansen laughed. He also plans to contact the awarding organization to have his second Emmy reissued. "Maybe I could track it down," he joked, saying this entire ordeal would make a great documentary. "It makes a great story." He cautioned any would-be thieves from stealing an Emmy from a filmmaker, saying "a, you might get caught. And b, you'll probably get video-taped getting arrested." A few thousand dollars' worth of property, including a new bike and power tools, was also taken from Hansen's storage unit, which was the only one found burglarized, he said. "I was the only one which is why I'm definitely getting a new storage unit facility," Hansen said. The Emmys, however, will from now on be kept in his home. "It won't go in the storage unit, I can tell you that's for sure," he said. | 5 | 98,431 | news |
Thousands of people Sunday lined the banks of an Australian river to watch home-made flying devices take to the air in a quirky competition, with some contestants dressed as a toilet bowl and a space shuttle. The charity Birdman Rally held at Melbourne's Yarra River involved participants flying homemade gliders without mechanical assistance. The contestants jumped off a four-metre (13.1-feet) high platform above the river, staying in the air for as long as possible before crashing into the water. Several of the 12 competitors turned up in colourful and bizarre costumes, including a man flying a bird made from balloons, another dressed as a shooting star and a woman holding a giant paper mache towel bowl. But it was Michael Paul -- who has taken part in the event every year since 2005 and had before Sunday won it nine times -- flying a more conventional-looking glider who covered the longest distance to take out the contest. "I seem to be the one to beat on the longest-distance flying aspect, I am a pilot, but it's not about that, I just love building a plane that you try to fly -- it's a bit of a childhood dream," Paul said, Melbourne's Herald Sun reported. Paul, who reportedly reached 17 metres before his inevitable crash into the river, had also raised more than Aus$12,000 (US$9,075) in honour of his brother Lucas, who has multiple sclerosis, the newspaper added. | 5 | 98,432 | news |
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A woman who spent 15 years looking for her biological mother was stunned when she discovered they had worked alongside each other for two years. Jenny Thomas, from Rochester, New York, tracked down her mom with the help of TLC's "Long Lost Family." When she was presented a photograph of the woman, Nita Valdez, she said: "Oh my God, I know her!" Thomas, now 40, was four when she learned she was adopted . Due to New York State's closed adoption policy, she knew little about her biological mother , apart from that she also lived in Rochester. "I always had that in the back of my mind, 'is that my mother? Is she looking at me because she recognizes me?'" she said. "All I knew about my parents was that my mother was white, my father was black." Thomas signed up for TLC's show, which helped tracked down her mom. She was stunned to learn that she had actually worked with her biological mother at a hospital in Rochester. They had met 10 years prior and worked alongside each other for two years - Thomas as a patient care technician and Valdez as a patient transporter. "I initially was in complete shock because I didn't expect to see a face I worked with," she said. Watch "Long Lost Family Sunday" at 10 p.m. ET on TLC to see the moment they were reunited and to learn more about their story. | 5 | 98,435 | news |
Upsets and underdogs define the NCAA Tournament. Before you fill out your backet, the Campus Insiders team reveals who will be in this year's Final Four. | 1 | 98,436 | sports |
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Gunmen opened fire on the beach resort of Grand-Bassam in Ivory Coast, on March 13, 2016, leaving several dead. At least 16 people, including four Europeans, were killed on March 13, 2016, when gunmen opened fire at three hotels at a resort town in Ivory Coast. The attack took place at Grand Bassam, about 25 miles (40 km) east of the commercial capital Abidjan. The government said security forces had killed the six assailants who launched the attacks. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, an Islamist militant organization, has claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement published in one of the group's social media accounts. (Pictured) Ivorian security forces evacuate people from the area. Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara (C) visits the beach resort of Grand-Bassam. He said that among the 16 dead were two soldiers. President Alassane Ouattara speaks to country's chief of staff general Soumaila Bakayoko (R) outside the Etoile du Sud, one of the hotels attacked. Security officers examine a hotel after the attack. A dining table is seen at a restaurant after the attack. Emergency workers gather on a beach after the attack in Grand Bassam. Ivory Coast's soldier carries a machine gun as he walks on the beach in Grand Bassam. People leave the beach after heavily armed gunmen opened fire. Soldiers stand guard in front of the Etoile du Sud hotel in Bassam. Victims being loaded on a pick-up truck in front of a hotel. Ivorian security forces gather in front of the beach resort. An emergency worker carries a young boy who was injured during the attack. A man helps a wounded child after heavily armed gunmen opened fire. Tourists evacuate the site under the watch of security forces. Security forces drive towards Grand Bassam resort. People comfort each other after the incident. | 5 | 98,438 | news |
Actor Danny DeVito campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Missouri. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). | 8 | 98,439 | video |
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Millions of people use Dropbox daily and while it is a great tool, most of us never give the folder another thought. So, we never realize how much work went into making this device so great. Behind the folder's ability to store files on the internet, synchronizing those files, and being able to send them to others is an amazing engineering and creative team. Shout out to the people behind the scenes and here's to the great things sure to come. | 5 | 98,442 | news |
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11 Cool Things We Learned Driving Subarus to the End of the Earth Road-tripping from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia Once in a blue moon, the seven stars of the Pleiades align and automotive journalists become accidental travel writers. Last month, Subaru invited a troupe of American journalists to Tierra del Fuego, ostensibly to recreate an episode of "Top Gear" the one in which angry Argentinians eject the show's cast and crew because host Jeremy Clarkson drove a Porsche 928 with plates that appeared to reference the Falklands War of 1982. (It turns out, Argentinians don't like it when British comedians appear to make light of a relatively recent military conflict in which British soldiers killed 649 Argentinians many by dramatically tossing them from airplanes over the nation's capital of Buenos Aires.) This was the scene that greeted us upon arriving at Hotel Eolo in El Calafate. We would end up in Ushuaia, Argentina, three days and 1,000 kilometers of mostly dirt and gravel roads later. The drive itself was like riding around in mobile washing machines set on heavy-duty spin cycles: Noisy, vibration-y, and harsh. Occasionally, a rock bounced off the underbody with a loud bang, eliciting a yelp of surprise from driver or passenger. This was not luxury travel, but it was effective and methodical; all-wheel drive is great at keeping all Subarus directionally neutral on slippery terrain. The following is a list of what stood out most on our road trip from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. 1. Subaru plans really cool press trips. Subaru PR invited us on what it said was a trip "to the ends of the Earth," and that wasn't far from the truth. We drove from the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. That's as far south as you can get before reaching the Antarctic. Stunning scenery and extreme driving ensued. 2. Subarus are almost nonexistent in Argentina. From El Calafate, we drove 1,000 kilometers to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, to verify that there are indeed few Subarus in the country. Fuji Heavy Industries, the manufacturer of Subaru cars, doesn't currently sell cars in Argentina despite much of the country's striking resemblance to Alaska, Colorado, the Pacific Northwest, and New England, all Subaru hot spots. Our test fleet of Foresters, Outbacks, and XV Crosstreks was imported from Chile. 3. This is the closest thing to a Subaru we could find in Buenos Aires. With its rough patina and missing side window, the appropriately named Citron Ami 6 Break, looks like a Subaru XV Crosstrek after a few days on Patagonian roads. The Ami 6 Break would send 27 horsepower through its front wheels if it had front wheels. The XV Crosstrek's 2.0-liter engine sends 148 horsepower through all four wheels. (The hybrid version adds 12 horsepower.) 4. Subaru has no new products to market in 2016. The lack of new Subarus would normally make for a quiet year in the automotive press. The Foresters, Outbacks, and XV Crosstreks Subaru available now are all carryover models with barely any changes, save for a few electronic upgrades like the addition of a Starlink infotainment system. 5. Subaru of America is an official sponsor of Find Your Park. Find Your Park is a website and awareness campaign of the National Park Service. Still, the company flush with an unused PR budget and not satisfied merely with helping Americans find parks in their own country invited a group of U.S. journalists on a tour of national parks in South America. 6. Perito Moreno Glacier One of only three growing Patagonian glaciers, dams Argentino Lake until pressure from the rising water forces the glacier to rupture in spectacular fashion every four or five years. The last rupture was on March 2, 2012. In our hourlong visit to this tourist attraction, we witnessed several large chunks of ice slough off and form icebergs in the lake. In itself, the thunderous sound of a glacier breaking is worth a trip to Patagonia. 7. "The [XV] Crosstrek is basically a lifted Impreza." Michael McHale, Subaru's communications chief, admits the similarities between the two Subarus. Still, that fact doesn't hurt sales. "We didn't want the Crosstrek, but [the Japanese] were right," McHale says. "They're always right." 8. Patagonian dirt roads are rocky. Some journalists learned this the hard way in a Forester with overinflated tires when they blew a tire and were forced to change it. 9. Subaru knows how to make a car drive on dirt. Buy a Subaru WRX rally car. With its all-wheel-drive system, superior wheel articulation, and off-road racing tires, it's the perfect car for almost any situation. If a WRX rally car is not an option due to its limited cargo capacity, however, and you must settle for a more mainstream vehicle, pay attention: When traversing rough gravel roads, underinflate your tires by 8-10 psi, and drive at moderate speeds. The increased contact patches will provide superior traction and allow you to maneuver around unexpected obstacles such as potholes and large rocks. 10. Patagonia frustrates even Garmin GPS. Like Hertz rentals, our Subaru test cars were equipped with aftermarket Garmins affixed to their windshields. For the most part, the Garmins worked well. Occasionally, however, they would say, "The route is too long. Navigation instructions will be added as you approach the destination." Periodically, vibrations created by the gravel roads would shake the charger loose, and we'd lose direction. The navigator's main job was to make sure the Garmin's charge cord didn't pop out, which isn't easy when you're busy gripping the door handle and muttering last words. 11. Subaru alarms are good puma repellant. This according to the Torres del Paine National Park visitor's handout, "Coming Across Pumas." "If you encounter a puma, remain calm. Stay away, do not run, and move back slowly, looking into its eyes. Remain upright; try to appear that you are larger than the animal." Easily accomplished in a Forester, its tall windshield providing occupants an upright seating position and commanding views over nearby pumas. "Make loud noises." Again, not a problem with Subaru's Chilean alarm systems. "If walking with children, take them up into your arms and prevent them from running." If they are not your children, you might use them as a barrier between yourself and the puma. "If a puma is feeding or is accompanied by its young, it may be very dangerous. Do not disturb or meddle in its natural behavior." I wouldn't dream of meddling with a puma's meal. Click on to see more spectacular photos from the journey. | 9 | 98,444 | autos |
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I do everything I can to get every last drop of coffee into my body before I leave the house in the morning but depending how many times I press the snooze button or linger over the crossword puzzle, my level of success varies, and I'm often left with a little getting-cold-fast black coffee in the bottom of my Chemex . And it breaks my heart to pour it down the drain on my way out the door. You too? Next time, instead of dumping it, grab a clean jar, pour the last mouthfuls of coffee into it, and stash it in the fridge and then, when you get home from work, make these: Make a red-eye gravy to serve with sweet potato hash and eggs. Creamy, rich zabaglione drinks up a few ounces of coffee. Dip ladyfinger cookies in it. Make a coffee-based brine for a chicken! (Just reheat the coffee before adding the spices in the first step.) Pour it into ice cube trays, freeze, and use them instead of regular ice in your first iced coffees of spring (!!!). Or spice the coffee first with cinnamon or vanilla or almond extract; then freeze, and drop them into a tall glass of milk. Make a brandied coffee syrup for whatever fruit you have on hand fresh or dried. (Dried apricots? Fresh pears? Yes. Yes.) Blend leftover coffee with yogurt, frozen bananas, and a little cocoa powder for a creamy, caffeinated smoothie . (Alternatively, go for a milkshake: Whirl vanilla, chocolate, or coffee ice cream with leftover coffee and a splash of milk.) Sub coffee for the water in this genius chocolate mousse . Use it up in a pot of chili . Drizzle coffee cake with a coffee-and-sweetened-condensed-milk glaze. How do you use leftover coffee? Share your tips and ideas in the comments. Need more ways to enjoy coffee? Check out 19 Glorious Ways to Cook with Coffee : | 0 | 98,447 | foodanddrink |
A suspected car bomb exploded in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on March 13, 2016. Take a look at latest developments. A suspected car bomb exploded in the Kizilay neighborhood in Ankara, Turkey, on March 13, 2016. Latest reports from Reuters confirm the death of more than 35 people and the number of injured at 125. According to witnesses, the blast took place at Guven Park, in close quarters to several government institutions. Following the explosion, gunfire was heard from the site. (Pictured) The damaged window of a shop close to the site of the explosion on March 14. Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala (R) speaks to media after the security summit at Prime Minister's residence following the attack. According to Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu (L), the death toll could include one or two attackers. Forensic officers gather evidence at the explosion site on March 14. Security officers look for evidence on the roof of a building close to the attack site on March 14. Riot police personnel stand guard at the affected area on March 14. People walk along a street, closed to traffic due to security measures, close to the attack site on March 14. Emergency workers respond at the scene of the attack on March 13. Police blocks all the roads leading to the scene of the explosion on March 13. Forensics investigate the blast site on March 13. Firefighters extinguish a burning car after the blast on March 13. A vehicle burns after the explosion on March 13. The wreckage of a bus after the explosion on March 13. Damaged cars at the explosion site on March 13. Security and medics at the site on March 13. People carry an injured person after the explosion on March 13. Emergency services work at the explosion site on March 13. Emergency workers work at the explosion site on March 13. Members of emergency services work at the scene of the explosion on March 13. Paramedics wait outside the Ankara Numune Hospital on March 13. An ambulance arrives at the Ankara Numune Hospital after the explosion on March 13. Turkish police take security measures on March 13. Members of the Turkish police stand guard on March 13. Rescuers carry a victim on a stretcher on March 13. A bus and a car burnt out after the blast on March 13. | 5 | 98,448 | news |
HEIMERDINGEN, Germany -- Even in some parts of Porsche 911 land, the normally aspirated engine is dying. It's being overtaken by a vast array of turbocharged powerplants , which are more potent, torquier, and economical. So why does Porsche refuse to switch its most emotional products to forced induction? "Because there are clients who want to experience driving pleasure in its purest form," answers Porsche GT division head Andreas Preuninger. "In more ways than one, the authentic, honest, and transparent 911 R fulfills the customer desire for absolute functionality. For me personally it is kind of a motorbike substitute for public roads, less so for track days." Our car for the day is a virtually undisguised and unnumbered pre-production model of the all-new, 2016 Porsche 911 R . Painted in GT silver, this understated example does without the loud PORSCHE lettering along the flanks as well as the louder, full-length rally stripes, which come in red or green -- war paint inspired by the brand's go-faster styling of the '60s. The incognito livery pictured here matches the wolf-in-sheep's-clothing character of this otherwise stealthy, super 911 coupe. While its body and chassis were borrowed from the GT3, the 911 R shares several lightweight panels (roof, wings, doors, windows) and its 4.0-liter engine with the GT3 RS . Following the underdog theme of the original 1967 version of which Porsche built only 19 units, the new Porsche 911 R (991 will be built, and all are spoken for) features a mildly modified pop-up spoiler a la the Carrera S instead of the fixed double-decker wings unique to the GT models. Together with the active wing, a diffuser integrated in the rear apron helps maximize downforce, even at top speed. In front, an aero kit borrowed from the GT3 reduces lift. Ready for action? With a broad grin and a nod, Preuninger reaches for the ignition key, and we're in business. The engine springs to life with a growl, takes a deep breath to 1,500 rpm, then emits a long, pearly snarl before settling in at a restless idle. The erratic firing order is reminiscent of a faulty pacemaker, the exhaust duet raps in sync with the pulsating heart rate of the 500-horsepower flat-six engine. Even though the gear lever is still in stand-by position, the transmission tunnel rattles like a bunch of carnival ratchets. "These noises are too precious to be eliminated," says Preuninger. "Generated by the optional single-mass flywheel, they evoke emotions. In addition, the low-inertia device takes out [11 pounds] in weight, and it further speeds up the ultra-quick throttle response. You don't like it? Then simply disengage the clutch." In this car, Porsche's legendary boxer plays a louder and more mechanical tune. The acoustic highlight is the stereophonic gear changing process, which has such an in-cab presence we wouldn't be surprised if Porsche had installed a microphone in the engine bay and a separate speaker on the firewall. Contributing musicians are the humming ceramic brakes, the whistling wind noise, and the differential's groan-or-grind monologue. The distinctive aural presence is amplified by the lighter passenger cell aka resonance chamber, which has shed roughly 55 pounds, along with the rear seats. At approximately 3,021 pounds, the 911 R weighs about 110 pounds less than the GT3 RS, and that's with driver and a full tank of fuel. The dry weight -- the only weight measurement certain competitor companies disclose for their sports cars -- is an equally impressive 2,756 pounds. Within a 30-mile radius of Weissach, Preuninger is familiar with every corner, crest, and radar trap. The car's cornering prowess and stability through high-speed bends is absolutely phenomenal. While cerebrum and cerebellum are slapping one high five after the other, the wide-body animal keeps building up speed and grip, displaying minimal lean and no hint of a commencing slide. The dampers are still set in normal mode, the stability control warning light has yet to file an objection, and we're still in fifth gear, pressing on down a long, long straight. Even though every gear change breaks the flow by inducing a momentary weight transfer, the 911 R won't alter its confidence-inspiring attitude as long as there is enough momentum to support progress. ZF produces the new six-speed manual transmission for the 911 R and for the next GT3/GT3 RS, so there will soon be a choice between DIY and the double-clutch gearbox. Predictably, even the slickest and quickest shift artists cannot match the acceleration times of the PDK-equipped GT3 (3.5 seconds) and the GT3 RS (3.3 seconds). When revs, clutch action, tire temperature, and grip level work in unison, the R can sprint to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Bad for bragging rights but a real eye-opener when experienced unplugged and in Cinemascope. The reinforced clutch does a good job taming the restless flywheel, the shifter works with the fine mechanical precision of a high-end camera shutter, and the eagerly staggered gear ratios are indifferent to eventual CO2 concerns. The brain takes time to acknowledge the highly physical g-force and the time-warp stopping power as controllable, not as angst on wheels. On nine out of 10 roads, this 911 holds the line with aplomb. Over the really rough stuff, however, the R eventually lays down its arms with a resigning posture that is half rubber mattress, half pop rivet. As soon as the earthquake surface begins to smooth out and you can go faster than 40 mph without curbing a wheel or bending a spring, the chassis reinstates that fundamental compliance that can only be neutralized by a premature stab at the damper button. Beyond 70 mph, the adjustable suspension handles such road building lapses as sharp potholes and tackles transverse ripples and frost-bite leftovers with skill and sheer instinct. Even over such difficult terrain, the front end refrains from hopping and trembling, the steering won't sashay around the straight-ahead position, and the aerodynamic stability squashes undue body movements before they even start. This inherent tautness spreads from C-road roughness all the way to table-top smoothness. Even though the virginal silver coupe has less than 100 miles on the clock, the chief project engineer clearly does not want to be a party pooper. So he hits the Sport Plus symbol, keeps the traction/stability button pushed for more than 8 seconds, and once again checks the mirrors and seatbelt. We hope Preuninger knows the upcoming esses like the back of his hand, because the approach speed is eerily ambitious, the brake point is at least two car lengths too optimistic, and the turn-in is so radically fast that we are bound to run out of front-end grip. But no. The bite reflex of the 245/35R-20 Michelins is supernaturally reliable, and the cornering balance built into the dedicated suspension pays off once again. But overdo it, and that dreaded counterswing may kick the car off course for good, no matter how hard the diff tries to set things straight again. When the 339 lb-ft of maximum torque take the gloves off, even the extra-wide 305/30R-20 rear tires will duly smear sideways with smoldering grandezza. The rear-wheel steering encourages quick changes of direction, and it helps plotting a stable line at high speed. At the adhesion limit, it's the job of sticky rubber and the talented chassis to distribute all that oomph in the most effective manner. Assistance is provided by ASR, ESP, and the mechanical differential lock, which feels edgier but more effective than most electronically controlled systems. In Sport Plus, stability control is more willing to turn a blind eye to a pending loss of traction, and the shock absorbers don't absorb shocks quite as thoroughly anymore. Your neighbors would definitely hate the switchable exhaust made of superlight titanium, which barks its message with an intensity that makes window panes tremble from a passing decibel overdose. The artificially generated on-demand throttle blipping that precedes downshifts in the best heel-and-toe fashion sounds comparatively hushed. The 911 R is fast, emotional, involving, and extreme even without all those wild wing add-ons. But its prime virtue is the shotgun responsiveness, the almost telepathic reaction to throttle orders, brake activation, and steering inputs. When Preuninger floors the accelerator at 4,000 rpm in second gear without warning, my head slams into the seatback, I feel like my legs become almost weightless for a second or two, and feel my torso freeze in a mix of momentary immobility and total bafflement. The turbo-style kick produced by this remarkable naturally aspirated engine lets up ever so slightly at 7,000 rpm, 1,500 rpm before the limiter cuts in. Born in the motorsports department, the 4.0-liter six is addicted to high revs. The maximum power output equals 8,250 rpm, while the torque curve peaks at 6,250 rpm. Even in fifth and sixth, the dynamo-like urge continues to unfold. "The 911 R combines the best of worlds," proclaims Preuninger. "It's a high-revving, low-inertia powerhouse, but at the same time it picks up revs in a tall gear with explosive exertion. Which is another way of saying that you may shift down a notch whenever you feel like it, but there is rarely a real need to do so. This car can be raucous or refined, just take your pick." The 24-valve uber-boxer draws the line between the two traits at about 4,500 rpm. Below that threshold, it feels almost like a laissez-faire V-8. Above it, brace yourself for an unreal push that combines the zest of an afterburner with the long legs of a gas turbine. The 4.0-liter normally aspirated kraftwerk bridges the extremes with a relentless energy that the modern turbocharged 3.0-liter unit can only dream of. It's the perfect engine for this hooligan car in disguise, which is as minimalist inside as its reduced appearance suggests. On the autobahn, the R even eclipses the two sold-out Batmobiles: At 202 mph, it has the top speed edge over GT3 and GT3 RS. The 991 lucky buyers benefit from standard items including 918 Spyder-style buckets with traditional pepita cloth upholstery, bespoke green instrument faces, and a set of carbon-fiber dashboard applications. Air-conditioning and infotainment are no-cost options. Extra money buys a hydraulic front axle lift (dispensable, since the R uses the less vulnerable GT3 nasal air dam), a more elaborate finish for the lightweight wheels, full leather trim, and single-mass flywheel. A select few vehicles can be channeled through the Exclusive division, but since the R is the last of the pre-facelift 991-series 911 models, the production schedule is extremely tight. According to the Weissach grapevine, the next GT3 is due in 2017, followed by a new GT3 RS in 2018 -- and a still-to-be-defined 911 R replacement the year after. Although all three models will again be available only in limited numbers, this time we can give you up to three years advance warning. 2016 Porsche 911 R Specifications On Sale: Now (sold out) Price: $185,950 (base) Engine: 4.0L DOHC 24-valveflat-6/500 hp @ 8,250 rpm, 339 lb-ft @ 6,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Layout: 2-door, 4-passenger, rear-engine, RWD coupe EPA Mileage: 15/21 mpg (city/hwy) (est) L x W x H: 178.4 x 72.9 x 50.2 in Wheelbase: 96.7 in Weight: 3,021 lb 0-60 MPH: 3.7 sec Top Speed: 202 mph | 9 | 98,449 | autos |
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A former employee says Volkswagen deleted documents and obstructed justice after the government found out about emissions irregularities. The ex-employee says he was wrongfully fired after refusing to partake in the deletions and speaking up about the matter, reports The Detroit News. Daniel Donovan was tasked with managing electronic information related to VW injury and product liability cases until he was fired last December. The lawsuit claims he was ousted "because of his refusal to participate in a course of action that would spoilate evidence and obstruct justice" in government investigations of the diesel scandal. Donovan told his supervisor about his concerns, and was allegedly fired because VW believed he was about to report the matter to federal authorities. On September 18, the Environmental Protection Agency slammed VW for violating the Clean Air Act and installing cheat devices in diesel cars to evade emissions controls. According to the lawsuit, VW deleted documents for the next three days until September 21. The automaker allegedly did not maintain backup disks. In a statement to The Detroit News, VW said, "We believe [Donovan's] claim of wrongful termination is without merit." Of course, VW is already in a boatload of trouble. It faces countless class-action lawsuits, not to mention up to $20 billion in fines levied by the U.S. government. VW may have to slash thousands of jobs to keep its head above water amid the expensive scandal. In the months after the diesel scandal came to light, the company ousted CEO Martin Winterkorn, and just last week, VW's U.S. boss Michael Horn abruptly left the company. Seventeen VW employees are currently under investigation for their potential roles in the diesel scandal. Source: The Detroit News | 9 | 98,453 | autos |
Twelve Cool Cars We Caught at the Amelia Island Cars and Coffee Twelve Cool Cars We Caught at the Amelia Island Cars and Coffee What's better than your local Cars and Coffee? The same type of gathering, but hyper-caffeinated by the caliber of vehicles that show up at the 21st Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Check out some of the rare and wonderful cars and trucks we saw while roaming the golf course of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Lamborghini's show stand had this beautiful 1971 Miura SV, which came from Automobili Lamborghini's heritage collection. The estimated value for what some consider to be the first modern supercar is around $2.1 million. 1977 Nissan Patrol Vintage off-roaders always bring smiles, but this 1977 Nissan Patrol is a jaw-dropper because, unlike the Toyota Land Cruiser, it was never offered for sale in the U.S. 1977 Nissan Patrol This stunning example was picked up in Colombia by importer and Porsche specialist Ennis Motorsports and is currently for sale. 1939 Ford Businessman's Coupe This 1939 Ford Businessman's Coupe really is the business. Jaguar running gear makes it a hot rod with class. 1974 Porsche 914 As you'd expect, the greens at the Amelia Island golf course were littered with all manner of Weissach wundermobiles, but this 1974 Porsche 914 caught our eye. The 100 fuel-injected horsepower cranked out by its 2.0-liter flat-four engine may not sound like much, but remember that the car weighs no more than 2,200 pounds. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT front three quarter This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is another rare bird; only 1,270 were produced between 2004 and 2007. A light but grabby clutch mated to a Formula 1-derived, 605-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-10 makes it tricky to drive. 1940 Mercury Sport Coupe Custom This gorgeous "coach-built custom" is based on a 1940 Mercury Sport Coupe. Under the hood and viewable through slick "Mercury Eight" vents is a 660-hp, supercharged, 5.4-liter V-8 from a 2011 Ford Mustang GT500. 1988 BMW M5 When it came out in the mid-'80s, the BMW M5 was the fastest sedan in the world, with a purported top speed of 153 mph. 1988 BMW M5 engine This 1988 example was driven from Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of only 30 black-on-black E28 M5s ever sold. Bootch (based on a 1932 Rolls-Royce Essex Four-Door Saloon) Can you figure out the car that gave life to this crazy hot rod? Nope it' a 1932 Rolls-Royce Essex four-door saloon. Nicknamed the Bootch, this is not your average hot rod build. The Essex donor car was originally front-wheel drive, but the Bootch now sends roughly 400 horsepower from a big block Chevy V-8 to those 22-inch rear tires. 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Replica by Revology Who doesn't love a classic Ford Mustang? It was one of the most popular cars ever sold in America and kick-started the muscle car craze. But this is not a pristinely restored 1966 convertible this is a brand-new 1966 Mustang replica built by Revology using modern technology. Powering the new Ford-licensed Dynacorn body is a horror of horrors 430-horsepower Chevy small-block, a brand-new E-Rod LS3 6.2-liter V-8 to be exact, although you can opt for Ford's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 if you like. 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Replica by Revology Revology builds its new Mustangs with all the modern conveniences, including four-wheel disc brakes, power rack-and-pinion steering (with a collapsible steering rack), an electronic parking brake, and LED lighting. Like it? As it sits, this convertible costs $135,900. 2003 Cadillac Sixteen Concept You could do a whole car show devoted exclusively to old concept cars like this stunning 2003 Cadillac Sixteen. Designed by Wayne Cherry (a former design judge of Motor Trend's Car of the Year), the Sixteen concept recalls the 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood that was also powered by a V-16 engine. The difference is that the overhead valve V-16 from the 1930s put out only 165 horsepower, but the Sixteen's 13.6-liter V-16 makes a cool 1,000. 1963 Mercedes Benz 230SL Roadster The original Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of our favorite cars of all time, but there is a lot to like in its successor, too. 1963 Mercedes Benz 230SL Roadster interior view This gorgeous 1963 230SL roadster comes from the Mercedes-Benz collection and shows off a level of taste and restraint rarely found in modern sports and GT cars. Just look at that elegant interior! 1971 Dodge Demon 340 Details like "Go Green" paint, blacked-out dual hood scoops, and a little cartoon devil holding a pitchfork make this 1971 Dodge Demon 340 so rad. Its 340-cubic-inch V-8 makes 275 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, which doesn't sound like much compared to other muscle cars of its day, but the Demon weighed only about 3,100 pounds. | 9 | 98,454 | autos |
Last year, Dodge brought back the "Plum Crazy" heritage color for Charger and Challenger Hellcats, and now, the automaker will continue in that vein by introducing a modernized version of the Go Mango heritage exterior color for 2016 Challenger and Charger SRT models. Dodge first introduced this color back on the 1970 Challenger, before bringing it back in 2006 for a limited production run on Charger R/T Daytona models. The 2016 Dodge Dart also saw the heritage color as an option. "Powerful performance cars like our Dodge Charger and Challenger demand high-impact colors," said Tim Kuniskis, FCA's head of passenger car brands in North America, in a release. "Dodge muscle cars have a long history of unique paint colors with iconic names, and we'll continue to reach back into our paint code archive to give our enthusiast customers what they want." Dodge showed off the new heritage-inspired exterior color at the 11th annual Spring Festival in Irvine, Calif., this past weekend. The updated Go Mango exterior heritage color combines orange and red tones, and will be offered exclusively on the Challenger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat, and Charger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat. Dealers are currently accepting orders. Source: Dodge Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,455 | autos |
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Naptime Is The Best Time4000In honor of National Napping Day, March 14, here a few hilarious kids falling asleep at the perfect time!Good Housekeeping | 8 | 98,457 | video |
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Stop any four shoppers on the street, and there is a good chance one of them is heading to Costco. Fully 81 million Americans one-quarter of the population belong to the warehouse store, according to the company . Costco is filled with ways to save, but it is easy to overlook some of the less obvious perks. So, if you are thinking about joining Costco or if you already are a member who simply needs a refresher about some of the less conspicuous bargains to be found there here are eight great ways to get the most from your Costco membership. (C lick ahead ) 1. Get discounted movie passes and gift cards Deals at Costco aren't limited to buying in bulk. Take their gift card aisle it offers a swarm of savings on everything from movie tickets and restaurant meals to theme park admission. In fact, I recently paid $79.99 for four $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop gift cards . For those of you without young children, this roughly amounts to one extra bear (or other stuffed pal) or a complete ensemble from hat to shoes. 2. Feed your family dinner on the cheap The Costco food court is a great place to grab an inexpensive bite to eat. Where else can you get a ballpark-worthy hotdog and refillable soda for a mere $1.50? My family of four likes to head there on Friday nights to enjoy a large pizza it's only $10! Perhaps best of all, you don't even have to be a Costco member to take advantage of their cheap eats. Don't want to dish out any dough for dinner? Stock up on free food samples instead. The company actually encourages its vendors to offer up as many samples as customers can handle. 3. Book a vacation through the travel agency Saving on a vacation makes the trip even sweeter. Costco members can rack up such savings when they book their getaway through Costco Travel. Go to CostcoTravel.com to find deep discounts on flights, hotels, rental cars and even cruises. Costco Executive Members are eligible for even greater savings. Special extras might include a room upgrade, a shipboard credit, a spa credit or other value-packed benefit," according to the Costco site. 4. Fill your prescriptions A recent Consumer Reports survey found that Costco had the lowest-priced drugs of any retailer or pharmacy surveyed. Just how cheap are they? According to Consumer Reports : "At Costco … the retail prices were lower for certain drugs than many insurance co-pays." Check out the cost of your medications at the Costco Drug Directory , which "contains pricing details for prescription drugs, plus general information for a wide range of medications." There's even a convenient home delivery option. 5. Get free health care screenings Costco offers free health care screenings to make sure your family remains in tip-top condition. Available screenings include: Osteoporosis. Uses ultrasound technology to assess a member's risk for the condition. Heart health. Assesses risk for heart disease and includes a lipid-stick profile test and blood pressure check. Lung health. Uses a spirometer to identify member risk for COPD. Diabetes. Screens members through an A1C test. You can find a schedule of upcoming screenings at the Costco website . 6. Buy lower-priced gas Being a Costco member also pays at the pump. Many locations have gas stations in their parking lots that offer competitive member prices. Some people buy a Costco membership for the gas savings alone, which can more than offset the membership cost. 7. Purchase new tires My family buys all of our tires at Costco , and we absolutely love that they throw in free balancing and rotation. Plus, instead of drinking stale coffee while waiting in a stuffy room for our cars to be serviced, we can grab a cheap bite to eat and cross several items off our shopping list. And the price of Costco tires can be a bargain. According to GOBankingRates : Sometimes Costco discounts name-brand tires by $70 to $80, which is enough savings to cover the cost of a membership and then some. 8. Tell nonmember friends they can buy booze at Costco OK, so this one won't help your own wallet but it will help your friends and family and maybe boost your Costco karma. Some states require the warehouse giant to pass on alcohol discounts to nonmembers too. Costco even offers its own label and hosts events, such as wine tastings, at many locations. Cheers to that! | 3 | 98,461 | finance |
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Don't get pinched! Tasha Mixed Bead & Thread Drop Earrings $28 BUY NOW Skip the plastic shamrock jewelry and go for these beaded drop earrings instead! They're the perfect pop of color for any St. Patrick's Day party, and all of your summer outfits after that. More: Affordable Fashion Jewelry That'll Make Your Outfit H&M Rib-Knit Sweater $25 BUY NOW It's time to switch out those wool sweaters anyway. This acrylic knit is much better suited for March, and you'll be St. Patty's Day-ready just by adding white jeans. Jack Rogers Shamrock Sandals $148 BUY NOW Make everyday your lucky day with these adorable sandals! You won't find the exclusive shamrock design anywhere else, and the whipstitched details are a Jack Rogers signature. Merindah Floral Scarf $58 BUY NOW You may be in a spring state of mind, but that doesn't mean the weather will agree. Add a layer of warmth while staying festive with this lightweight, floral-print scarf. Kate Spade New York Andris Sunglasses $180 BUY NOW It's never a bad time for a new pair of sunglasses. Let these shades be your something green on St. Patrick's Day, and then you can sport them by the pool all summer. The subtle cat-eye shape makes everything more glamorous. Gorjana Power Gemstone Beaded Bracelet $38 BUY NOW If simple is your style, then go green with this dainty bracelet from Gorjana. The aventurine beads represents luck, so it couldn't be better for St. Patrick's Day! Wear it alone or stacked with other pieces in your jewelry box. M. Gemi Felize Moccasins $198 BUY NOW We'll take any excuse to scoop up another pair of M. Gemi's best-selling moccasins, and not getting pinched seems like a pretty good one. The best-selling Felize style is expertly crafted in Toscana, Italy, and it proves comfort and sophistication can go hand-in-hand. Lush Popover Wrap-Front Dress $49 BUY NOW Get ready in just one step with this cute floral frock you'll want to wear long after the holiday. It's easy to dress down for outdoor activities by styling with white sneakers and a crossbody bag. Gucci Marmont Camera Mini Shoulder Bag $980 BUY NOW It might be a little extra to buy a Gucci bag just for St. Patrick's Day, so think of this more as an investment piece that'll get use for years to come. The vibrant green leather makes sure you always stand out from the crowd. Kendra Scott Delaney Pendant Necklace $65 BUY NOW This Kendra Scott necklace makes it easy to incorporate green into everyday outfits. An etched metal setting peeks through the signature pendant, and the adjustable 29-inch chain can be worn at multiple lengths. Casetify iPhone Let's Get Lucky Phone Case $45 BUY NOW St. Patrick's Day meets Salt Bae = 😍 ! This phone case is completely hypnotizing - it features liquid glitter in silver, gold, rose pink, or unicorn pastel with Salt Bae sprinkling four leaf clovers everywhere. What more could you want? Hunter Tour Packable Rain Boots $150 BUY NOW Don't let a little rain get in the way of St. Patrick's Day fun! Channel Kate Moss with these Hunter welly boots in a versatile shade of dark green. Bonus: The packable design means they're always ready for travel. | 4 | 98,464 | lifestyle |
Mopar holds the title for some of the best car paint names extant, with most of its all-time hits coming during the late-'60s and early-'70s muscle-car period. In recent years, Dodge has revived several such colors for its Charger and Challenger models, with Plum Crazy (purple), B5 Blue (self-explanatory), Top Banana (yellow), and Sublime (a searing green color). Now, after a ten-year hiatus, the famous Go Mango orange, is once again an option on the Charger/Challenger siblings after making an appearance on the 2016 Dart's option sheet. We're geeks for classic Mopar colors, so the reemergence of Go Mango is good news to us. The color was last offered to customers on the 2006 Charger R/T, and originally was introduced as a member of the 1970 Challenger's color palette. Dodge says the color has been somewhat modernized for its application on today's Charger and Challenger, but it's still very, very orange. The color won't be offered on every Challenger and Charger; only buyers eyeing an SRT 392 or SRT Hellcat version of the 2016 Challenger or Charger can order Go Mango. | 9 | 98,465 | autos |
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The chocolate bunny? So predictable! Check out these edibles in human form. Sculpted from chocolate, check out these 'sweet' famous personalities from across the world. A picture taken on Dec. 5, 2015, shows women posing for a photograph with a life-sized chocolate statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Festival of Chocolate fair in St. Petersburg, Russia. Pastry chef David Lewis sprays a thin layer of dark chocolate onto the Peyton Manning sculpture created by sculptor Tim King on Sept. 18, 2015, ahead of the Choctoberfest celebration in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. Chocolatier Jen Lindsay-Clark makes final adjustments to a life-sized chocolate sculpture of Benedict Cumberbatch, made to promote the launch of TV network UKTV in London, U.K., on April 3, 2015. Weighing 88.1 pounds (40 kgs), the sculpture took 250 hours to complete. Pope Francis looks at a chocolate statue made in his likeness, which he received as a gift, at Paul VI Audience Hall in Vatican City on Feb. 5, 2014. The 3,000 pounds (1,360 kgs) chocolate sculpture was made by chocolatier Mirco Della Vecchia in 30 days. Mario Lopez unveils a life-sized Dove chocolate look-a-like sculpture at The Grove on Aug. 1, 2013, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Filipino pastry chef Christopher Balaneputs carves a chocolate sculpture behind his creation "couples" (front), which is also made out of chocolate, at the Marriott hotel in Manila, Philippines, on Jan. 31, 2013. A chocolate sculpture made in the memory of late U.S. pop star Michael Jackson is displayed in a pastry shop in Balaguer, Spain, on April 4, 2010. The statue is made from 165.3 pounds (75 kgs) of chocolate. Chocolate sculptures of Rolling Stones stars Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (R) are displayed in a pastry shop in Berga, Spain, on April 4, 2010. The sculpture are made from 143.3 pounds (65 kgs) of chocolate. A basketball player made of chocolate is seen at the World Chocolate Wonderland Dream Park in Beijing, China, on Jan 22, 2010. A bust of TV host Conan O'Brien made of white chocolate and bacon on Aug. 26, 2009 A South Korean woman looks at a life-sized statue of South Korea actor Jang Dong-gun, made from 441 pounds (200 kgs) of chocolate, at the Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 12, 2006. South Koreans look at a life-sized statue of American actor Brad Pitt, made from 176.3 pounds (80 kgs) of chocolate, in Seoul on Feb. 5, 2006. David Furnish (L), the husband of musician Elton John, takes a closer look at the 277.7-pound (126 kgs) chocolate statue of his partner at Madame Tussauds in London, U.K., on June 14, 2005. The statue took 1,000 hours to make. The 2004 Pennsylvania Farm Show's butter sculpture is unveiled at the Farm Show Building on Jan. 8, 2004, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. 800 pounds (363 kgs) of butter and 300 pounds (136 kgs) of Hershey's milk chocolate were used by sculptor Jim Victor and his wife Marie Pelton to sculpt the two dairy cows and Milton Hershey. Celebrity cook Nigella Lawson makes a special appearance alongside a life-sized chocolate sculpture of herself which was part of the Christmas window displays at Selfridges in London, U.K., on Dec. 6, 2003. Indonesian chef Rahmat Kusnaedi retouches a chocolate statue of a Muslim calling for prayer at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov. 13, 2003. The statue, made from 330 pounds (150 kgs) of pure chocolate, is measured to be 6.88 feet (2.10 meters) tall and took one month to finish. A white chocolate bust of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother is seen at the Combined Services Culinary Challenge in Surrey, U.K., on Nov. 4, 2003. Patissier Daisuke Nogami holds a handful of white chocolate along with the sculpture of Venus de Milo at Food Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, on April 28, 2003. Measuring 6.7 feet (2 meters) in height, the statue was made from 550 pounds (250 kg) of white chocolate in one month. A giant statue of David Beckham was unveiled in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 1, 2002. The 9.8-feet-tall (3 meters) statue was created by confectionery manufacturer Meiji Seika as part of an advertising campaign for their new 'Almond Choco' sweet. | 0 | 98,467 | foodanddrink |
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Last year, Mercedes promised it would introduce a new midsize pickup before 2020 . And according to a new report from Auto Express, we can expect to see a concept version by the end of this year. Expected to bear the X-Class name, the pickup will feature styling details from the automaker's current SUVs. Look for swept-back headlights, a wide three-bar grille, narrow taillights, and a wide tailgate. Under the sheetmetal, it will share platform bits with the Nissan Navara, which is known as the Frontier in the U.S. The Mercedes-Benz X-Class should feature a double-cab arrangement on a ladder chassis, although the automaker is also eyeing a single cab offering. It will likely come with four- and six-cylinder engines fueled by gas or diesel. The pickup will complement the automaker's light commercial vehicle offerings, including the Sprinter , Vito, and Citan vans. Different versions of the X-Class will appeal to different customers; a passenger-oriented model will feature luxurious amenities like leather and wood trim while other trucks will suit commercial purposes. The pickup is poised to compete with the up-market Volkswagen Amarok . Auto Express says we can expect to see the X-Class concept at the Paris auto show in October. But it could be over a year until a production version finally goes on sale. According to Mercedes vans boss Volker Mornhinweg, the pickup will launch by the end of 2017. No word on whether the model will make its way to the U.S., but it should definitely hit Mercedes van dealerships in Germany and the U.K. Source: Auto Express | 9 | 98,470 | autos |
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Get your house ready for the Easter bunny with these budget-friendly projects. These festive, budget-friendly projects will ring in spring while getting your house ready for the Easter bunny. Egg Art This super inexpensive glitter egg masterpiece will be the perfect addition to your Easter mantel. Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady . Bunny Wreath This blogger only spent $8 in supplies to create this unique holiday wreath. Get the tutorial at Clumsy Crafter . Easter Egg Wreath Most wreaths either cost too much or take forever to make. Not this one all you need is 30 minutes and a few dollar-store essentials. Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects . Easter Tree Decorate your Easter eggs first and then hang them up on this DIY holiday tree. Get the tutorial at One Project Closer . Q-Tip Flowers Believe it or not, Q-Tips are a fun and affordable way to create pretty displays like these spring flowers. Get the tutorial at Homemade Ginger . Mason Jar Centerpiece Sprucing up your Easter table doesn't have to cost a fortune. Blogger Laurie turned to the Dollar Tree for this elegant craft. Made with Mason jars ($1 each), ceramic Easter figurines ($1 each), spray paint, a glue gun and candy, the whole project took less than 20 minutes to make. Get the tutorial at Passionate Penny Pincher . Marshmallow Peeps Centerpiece While Peeps go great in dessert recipes, they're also adorable additions to your Easter decor. Here, blogger Kim added them to her centerpiece, which cost less than $10 to put together. Get the tutorial at Mommysavers . DIY Spring Craft For $5, blogger Jennie got floral moss, Easter eggs and frames. She then went into crafting mode creating these beautiful pieces. Their vibrant color instantly brightens any room they're in. Get the tutorial at Cinnaberry Suite . Mason Jar Candy Pedestals This Easter, give candy the importance it deserves and put it on a pedestal. Blogger Ruth did just that with these decor staples that could work for any holiday. Just swap out the candy! Get the tutorial at Living Well Spending Less . Faux Robin's Eggs One look at these, and it's almost impossible to believe they started out as multicolored, plastic Easter eggs from the dollar store. When you're done making this kid-friendly craft, put them in a glass bowl for an elegant display or use them for the craft on the next slide. Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts . Easter Nest Hurricane Glasses Spotting a pretty bird's nest outdoors is always a special sight. Thanks to the dollar store, there's an easy and inexpensive way to bring that natural beauty home for less than $12. Get the tutorial at Salt and Pepper Moms . Shabby Chic Easter Eggs Transform $1 plastic eggs into rustic Easter decor your guests won't be able to stop asking about. Get the tutorial at Design Dining and Diapers . Five-Minute DIY Spring Wreath The right wreath sets the perfect tone for your home while warmly welcoming your guests. There's no better way to do that than with a simple wreath at a cost you'll love. Get the tutorial at The Happy Housie . Decoupage Bunny Decorations this pretty can set you back at least $20 in the stores, but this blogger made her own for less than $5. Get the tutorial at Little Birdie Secrets . Colorful Easter Egg Centerpiece Welcome the season with a major pop of color. This bright and glittery centerpiece is kid- and wallet-friendly at a cost of only three dollars. Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue . | 4 | 98,472 | lifestyle |
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WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin canceled a campaign event for Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Monday after her husband was involved in a snow machine accident in Alaska, the Trump campaign said. The former Alaska governor, who has endorsed the Republican candidate, was scheduled to campaign for Trump in The Villages, Florida. "Todd Palin was in a bad snow machine accident last night and is currently hospitalized," Trump's campaign said. "Governor Palin is returning to Alaska to be with her husband and looks forward to being back on the campaign trail soon. Mr. Trump's thoughts and prayers are with the Palin family at this time." Palin, Republican John McCain's running-mate in the 2008 presidential election won by Democrat Barack Obama, held a separate campaign rally for Trump in Florida on Sunday. | 5 | 98,474 | news |
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WHAT WE LIKE: Approaching the midway point of our long-term Ford Mustang's 40,000-mile review, the 2016 GT continues to largely please drivers with its rev-happy, 435-hp 5.0-liter V-8 and sinister, blacked-out mien. Its Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires are long gone, and the return of 0.94 g of lateral grip from the Pirelli P Zero summer rubber means we're back to tearing up country roads and highway interchanges. Despite its more civilized, global design, the latest Mustang still feels all-American at heart, including one of our favorite characteristics, the sloping fastback roofline that evokes that of the first-generation Mustang from the mid-1960s. It is an excellent way to get an instant pick-me-up. Additional long-distance travel also has boosted our average fuel economy to 20 mpg, which is 1 mpg better than the EPA's combined rating and sufficient for 320 miles of range on the open road. WHAT WE DON'T LIKE: The arrival of our long-term 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, however, has brought with it an alternative pony-car lens through which to view the Mustang. The Chevy's wicked dual-mode exhaust makes us wish even more that we could hear the full voice of the Ford's heavily muffled Coyote V-8. Both cars have comically small back seats, but our Mustang's front chairs continue to elicit gripes about their confining side bolsters, which can impede smooth shifting of the six-speed manual transmission. Logbook comments have called out the GT's brakes for being too grabby on initial application, particularly when they're cold. And while Ford's new Sync 3 infotainment system is vastly simpler to use than was the previous MyFord Touch, it's a little too basic for some after exposure to the Chevy MyLink system in our better-equipped 2LT Camaro. The Mustang's greatest demerit has centered on its manual shifter, which can often feel notchy in lower gears. It's not helped by the short 3.73:1 gearing of our GT's optional Performance package; several drivers have found it difficult to smoothly and quickly work through the lower ratios around town, where clunks from the drivetrain can be heard as each gear is selected. Our local Ford dealer inspected the shifter and the gearbox for problems but deemed it to be working normally. WHAT WENT WRONG: Aside from lingering suspicions regarding the shifter's well-being and a scheduled dealer visit for its 20,000-mile service ($82.85 for an oil and filter change, inspection, tire rotation, and a new cabin air filter), our Mustang's largest issue since our last update has been Michigan's apocalyptic roads. Specifically, a large pothole attempted to swallow the left rear tire on our commute. The damage was severe, with the impact driving the shock-absorber shaft up through the shock and its upper mount and even denting the fuel-filler tube above that. We limped the GT to the dealer to have all those damaged components replaced and the suspension realigned. (Surprisingly, all four wheels and tires survived.) Repairs took less than a week, after which the dealer relieved us of $732.32. WHERE WE WENT: While our long-termer is still primarily a commuter within southeastern Michigan, in the past 10,000 miles it has made treks to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Its latest voyage was to Virginia International Raceway to support our annual Lightning Lap track fest, at the conclusion of which road-test editor Chris Benn contemplated trading with another editor to drive the long-term Camaro SS back to Ann Arbor instead of the Mustang. Despite the shifter and the funky Recaros, he ultimately decided the GT was the more comfortable travel companion for the long trip home, proving that many of us still have lots of love for Ford's latest pony car. Months in Fleet: 8 months Current Mileage: 19,092 miles Average Fuel Economy: 20 mpg Fuel Tank Size: 16.0 gal Fuel Range: 320 miles Service: $125.25 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $0 Damage and Destruction: $732.32 Specifications VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe PRICE AS TESTED: $41,290 (base price: $33,295) ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 302 cu in, 4951 cc Power: 435 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 188.3 in Width: 75.4 in Height: 54.4 in Passenger volume: 87 cu ft Cargo volume: 14 cu ft Curb weight: 3782 lb PERFORMANCE: NEW Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 sec Zero to 100 mph: 10.3 sec Zero to 130 mph: 18.0 sec Zero to 150 mph: 25.4 sec Rolling start, 560 mph: 4.9 sec Top gear, 3050 mph: 9.3 sec Top gear, 5070 mph: 8.8 sec Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 112 mph Braking, 700 mph: 156 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.94 g FUEL ECONOMY: EPA city/highway driving: 15/25 mpg C/D observed: 20 mpg Unscheduled oil additions: 1 qt WARRANTY: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper to bumper; 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain; 5 years/unlimited miles corrosion protection; 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance | 9 | 98,477 | autos |
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This unmanned grocery store relies on your phone (and your good faith) to let you pay for items. | 8 | 98,479 | video |
Microsoft said it would let people running the latest versions of Windows on their computers upgrade free to Windows 10.The company's executives have downplayed the impact that these changes will have on its business model, and for the time being they are right. Most of Microsoft's Windows revenue comes from sale of the software to PC manufacturers who put the software on their new machines, not to consumers who pay for Windows upgrades to existing machines. Corporate customers will stay need to pay Microsoft for long term agreements | 5 | 98,480 | news |
The Brewers beat the A's 5-4 Tuesday. Zach Davies carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and Chris Carter hit two home runs, driving in all five runs for the Brewers. | 1 | 98,481 | sports |
Hillary Clinton congratulates Sen. Bernie Sanders for running an "extraordinary" campaign and called on his supporters to unite behind her. | 5 | 98,482 | news |
Meryl Streep's latest physical transformation for a role has taken a red tie, a hairpiece, and a face full of fake tan. The three-time Oscar winner also donned a padded suit to impersonate Donald Trump at the annual Shakespeare in the Park Public Theater Gala in New York City on Monday night. The New York Times said Streep's Trump was "more than credible ... down to the pursed lips and low-hanging belly": "She got the braggadocio-inflected voice, too, even while singing. | 6 | 98,483 | entertainment |
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will meet with President Obama at the White House Thursday, according to a statement from the White House press secretary. The meeting, scheduled at Sanders' request, will take place just two days after Tuesday's pivotal primary contests, where Hillary Clinton secured the majority of pledged delegates in the Democratic race and clinched the party's presidential nomination. Watch: Full Video: Hillary Clinton speaks after making history The two will "continue their conversation about the significant issues at stake in this election that matter most to America's working families," the statement read, adding that the president "looks forward" to building on the enthusiasm the Vermont senator's campaign has generated. Mr. Obama called the two candidates Tuesday night to congratulate them "for running inspiring campaigns" that shone a spotlight on "important policy ideas." To Clinton, the president lauded her "historic campaign," recognizing it as an "extension of her lifelong fight for middle-class families and children." He also applauded Sanders' commitment to "fighting income inequality and special interests' influence in our politics," the statement read. Sanders will also be meeting with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid Thursday, CBS News' Kylie Atwood confirms. | 5 | 98,484 | news |
Preston Todaro, 6, stole the show at Orlando's Megacon with his young Jedi costume. | 8 | 98,485 | video |
The Twins beat the Marlins 6-4 in 11 innings Tuesday after Brian Dozier hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 11th. Robbie Grossman's solo home run in the 8th tied the game. | 1 | 98,486 | sports |
Angels LHP Greg Mahle airmailed a pitch and dented the advertisement behind home plate on Tuesday. | 1 | 98,487 | sports |
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump declared victory on the final night of state presidential primary elections Tuesday. AP reporter Julie Pace breaks down the night's biggest moments. (June 8) | 5 | 98,488 | news |
The Red Sox beat the Giants 5-3 in ten innings Tuesday. Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run single to break the tie in the tenth, and Chris Young made a stellar sliding grab in the outfield. | 1 | 98,489 | sports |
Over at Politico , Edward-Isaac Dovere and Gabriel Debenedetti have a dishy look inside the last days of the Bernie Sanders campaign. You should read it in full (seriously, go do that right now ). The main takeaway is that Sanders's aides know they've lost; the candidate doesn't. The secondary takeaway: the aides are throwing the candidate under the bus. Here, for instance, is the first paragraph: There's no strategist pulling the strings, and no collection of burn-it-all-down aides egging him on. At the heart of the rage against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party, the campaign aides closest to him say, is Bernie Sanders. Oof. You know things aren't going well when campaign staffers are trying to minimize perceptions of their influence with the candidate. This leaked email exchange about Sanders's combative response after the Nevada Democratic Convention is particularly brutal: "I don't know who advised him that this was the right route to take, but we are now actively destroying what Bernie worked so hard to build over the last year just to pick up two f***ing delegates in a state he lost," rapid response director Mike Casca complained to Weaver in an internal campaign email obtained by POLITICO. "Thank you for your views. I'll relay them to the senator, as he is driving this train," Weaver wrote back. Someone handed those emails over to reporters, and the reason they handed them over to reporters was to show that the Nevada statement wasn't the fault of campaign manager Jeff Weaver nor rapid response director Mike Casca. The characterizations of Sanders's state of mind aren't particularly flattering either. Aides portray him as angry, hurt, and actively deluding himself about both the reasons he's losing and the possibility he may still win: Sanders is himself filled with resentment, on edge, feeling like he gets no respect -- all while holding on in his head to the enticing but remote chance that Clinton may be indicted before the convention Dovere and Debenedetti get a fair amount of detail on the concessions Sanders wants from the Clinton campaign, and the focus seems to be on revenge rather than policy: Campaign aides say that whatever else happens, Sanders wants former Congressman Barney Frank and Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy out of their spots as co-chairs of the convention rules committee. It's become a priority fight for him. Sanders is said to be so furious with longtime Senate ally Sherrod Brown, who endorsed Clinton, "that he'd be ready to nix Brown as an acceptable VP choice, if Clinton ever asked his advice on who'd be a good progressive champion." It's worth being sympathetic here. No campaign looks good in its dying days, and the end of a long, exhausting primary will leave any candidate angry, emotional, and focused on slights and thin reeds of hope. My guess is the Sanders who ultimately ends this campaign will prove much more circumspect than the Sanders who appears in this article. Even so, the Sanders who appears in this article seems to be unnerving even his top aides, and any campaign that leaked this much to Politico is not in a functional place. There's much more in the whole piece. Read it in full. | 5 | 98,490 | news |
On Tuesday night, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton the presumptive nominees of their respective parties previewed the rhetorical we'll hear for the next five months. | 5 | 98,491 | news |
The nonprofit, Orbis, unveiled its next generation Flying Eye Hospital at LAX. Suzie Suh and Paul Magers report. | 8 | 98,492 | video |
CHICAGO Impressive as the rout of Costa Rica was, it does not erase the considerable problems the U.S. men have. Nor should it take the heat off of Jurgen Klinsmann. In saying Tuesday afternoon that "no one has iron-clad job security," U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati made it clear the point has come in Klinsmann's five-year tenure that results, not progress or promise, are what matters most. A 4-0 thrashing of a CONCACAF rival in a must-win game a few hours later is a good start, but that's all it is. Lose Saturday against Paraguay, and the U.S. will be out of Copa America, with no evidence they are any better off than when Klinsmann took over. "The result, in this country that's all that matters to a lot of people," Klinsmann said. Well, yeah. Klinsmann isn't coaching an AYSO team, where all that matters is having fun with your friends, learning a few fundamentals and getting juice boxes when you're done. This is the national team and, in this country, we prefer the people who wear U-S-A on their chests do so while winning. Or at least making visible progress instead of being stuck on what feels like an endless learning curve. When Klinsmann was hired five years ago, it was with the promise of elevating the United States to the next tier in international soccer. The Americans had reached the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and, after crashing out in the group stage four years later, reached the knockout rounds in 2010. Klinsmann was the one who could take the U.S. the rest of the way. The World Cup might still be out of reach at least, initially but after winning the title as a player and being the driving force behind the young German team that made a surprising run to the 2006 semifinals, Klinsmann knew what it took to be a powerhouse. He could build a program that could move seamlessly from one generation to the next, carry success over from one World Cup cycle to the next. He hasn't come close. The Americans exited the 2014 World Cup in the round of 16, same as they had four years earlier. Instead of transformational victories, the Americans lost last year's Gold Cup to Jamaica, no less. That was followed by a loss to Mexico in a playoff for a spot in the Confederation's Cup. The U.S. men will miss the Olympics for a second consecutive time, absences that have impeded the development of an entire generation of players. All of this would be palatable if it seemed as if Klinsmann had a plan. But he is continuously tinkering with his lineup Tuesday was the first time in two years he used the same lineup and playing style in what looks an awful lot like a desperate effort to find something that works. Klinsmann can condescend all he wants, saying that Americans don't understand soccer. But this country is light years from what it was 10, even five years ago. Interest in soccer doesn't end when the World Cup does, and the level of sophistication has grown to the point that fans are rightly confounded when he plays Geoff Cameron at right fullback instead of his usual center back position. And that's just one example. When Klinsmann insisted that the Americans were equal with Colombia in an embarrassing 2-0 loss Friday, it was not only laughable but an insult to the intelligence of the many people who have become invested in soccer in general and this team in particular. U.S. fans want to see tangible progress and their patience has worn thin, as evidenced by the "Fire Klinsmann" banner in the crowd at Soldier Field. "Talking about something other than results is too easy because style is in the eye of the beholder," Gulati said before the game. "Results are the top of the list." Maybe this Costa Rica game will be a turning point. With Klinsmann switching to a 4-4-2 formation that opened up the flanks midway through the first half, the Americans finally showed some offensive rhythm and creativity. When Jermaine Jones pounced on a turnover at midfield, Clint Dempsey had space to run up field. Dempsey fed Jones at the top of the 18-yard box, and Jones buried the ball into the net off the far post for a 2-0 lead in the 37th minute. "You see a team progressing," Klinsmann said. "You see a team that badly wants to prove itself with teams of this caliber." Beat what will be a depleted Paraguay team Saturday, and the Americans will advance to the quarterfinals of Copa America. But the Americans also have had a tendency to play inspired when their backs are against the wall. "We stepped on the field for a big game with the right mentality," Michael Bradley said. "From start to finish, we handled the game in a really good way." That's all well and good, but pulling together in a time of crisis is no substitute for a solid and sustainable plan. Not five years into the job. | 1 | 98,493 | sports |
FLINT, Mich. Margarita Solis regularly drives to Flint distribution centers to load up on bottled water, as thousands of residents have done in the city coping with a lead-contaminated water crisis. One stop is a little farther afield but feels like home: She goes to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church north of the city, where the conversation with volunteers may be in Spanish. It's nice for the 21-year-old Solis a church member and lifelong Flint resident who speaks English and Spanish but necessary for her parents and others with Hispanic or Latino roots who speak little or no English. "They always depend on me or my siblings, who do know how to speak English well," Solis said of her parents, who moved to Flint shortly before she was born and now are U.S. citizens. "So, sometimes, like for my mom, she kind of has to wait around until we have free time, because we go to school and work and everything." The city of nearly 100,000 has been dealing with the lead contamination since switching from the Detroit system, which draws from Lake Huron, to the Flint River in April 2014 as a short-term measure to save money while another pipeline to the lake was under construction. Last September, state officials acknowledged a failure to add chemicals to limit corrosion had enabled the river water to scrape lead from aging pipes, exposing people in some homes and schools to the potent neurotoxin. The struggles have been acute for members of some Spanish-speaking households, who say it took several months to learn about the water problems and the need for filters. State officials said there are no Spanish language print media or radio outlets in Flint devoted to news. What's more, some people in the country illegally have been afraid to provide information to anyone in exchange for water or other basic help lest they be deported or questioned by law enforcement officials. Officials with Our Lady of Guadalupe recognized the language and cultural barriers in January, when they started distributing supplies as well as information in English and Spanish developed with the help of government officials. After concerns were raised, government officials also stopped checking identification at official distribution sites. Advocates note improvements, with more documents and phone assistance being made available in Spanish and other languages. Still, it's difficult to reach everyone after concerns spread in the community. "I think it's hard to convince people that there are safe places for them to come to even at this point," said Victoria Arteaga, a local immigration attorney who attends and works at Our Lady of Guadalupe, where her husband, Omar Odette, is the administrator. "We still see people who are hesitant to go to these sites and ask for help. ... There's always that fear that if I got in my car and get pulled over, something will happen." She said it's also likely some children aren't having their blood tested for lead because of those fears. And some might not see the right doctors to deal with lead contamination because people must be U.S. citizens or non-citizens meeting certain criteria to get Medicaid. Those without documents have to rely on limited emergency services, she said. Arteaga says there are an estimated 1,000 people living illegally in the Flint area. Flint's Latino community represents at least 5 percent of the overall population, according to the federal Census, though she says it's likely higher. The language barrier came up in April during a Michigan Civil Rights Commission hearing exploring whether residents have faced racial and ethnic discrimination. Commissioners heard from Yaquelin Vargas, 21, who moved to Flint from San Antonio, Texas, six years ago with her father. Vargas said buying their home was a "dream come true," but now they struggle. Her father is too ill to work and she must care for him and her 7-month-old daughter, Lydia, who tested positive for lead. She's also concerned about people in her east-side neighborhood, many of whom, like her father, speak little English. Arteaga said Vargas "is a perfect example of the people that are lost right now they're not sure what the future holds for them." President Barack Obama, who declared a state of emergency in the city in mid-January and ordered federal aid to supplement the state and local response, visited Flint in May. Among those who met with Obama was Rick Vasquez, a retired General Motors worker who coordinates Our Lady of Guadalupe's distribution efforts. He's glad to be helping other residents, particularly those dealing with language barriers. Vasquez said it's hard for him to fathom how a U.S. public water system can be fouled in this way, and shared those concerns with Obama. "I've lived here all my life. I never thought that I would be living in a Third World country, and this is exactly what it feels like," said Vasquez, during a break from lugging water and filters to residents' cars. "We're surrounded by Great Lakes. This should have never happened." ___ Associated Press writer Mike Householder contributed to this story. ___ Follow Jeff Karoub on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffkaroub . | 5 | 98,494 | news |
China's imports decreased at their slowest pace in more than a year-and-a-half in May, official data showed Wednesday, in a possible sign domestic demand in the world's second-largest economy may be recovering. The country is a key driver of world growth and its demand for commodities has enormous implications for resource-rich nations from Australia to Nigeria. China's imports have been shrinking since late 2014 as the country's once blistering expansion lost steam, slowed down by manufacturing overcapacity, a slowing property market and mounting debt. But the year-on-year drop of 0.4 percent in May imports marked the slowest rate of decline since October 2014, when they grew 4.6 percent, customs data showed. The results were also well ahead of the Bloomberg News median forecast of a 6.8 percent decrease based on a poll of economists. "Recovering commodity prices and relatively resilient domestic demand are driving a recovery in import growth," Julian Evans-Pritchard, an analyst with research firm Capital Economics, said in a note. The value for May imports stood at $131.1 billion, according to the Chinese customs office. The improvement in imports is likely to last for the remainder of this year and "return to positive territory before long" partly because "the continued feed-through from earlier policy easing helps to prop up domestic demand", said Evans-Pritchard. However, exports fell 4.1 percent last month from a year ago to $181.1 billion, following a 1.8 percent decline in April and leaving a trade surplus of just under $50 billion, the figures showed. The key export sector has shown year-on-year declines for eight of the past 10 months as the country's economic growth has fallen to its slowest level in a quarter of a century. - Supply glut - Steel and aluminium exports continued to rise by volume in May, as the international community takes Beijing to task over concerns that it is flooding the market with the commodities. China's steel exports increased 20 percent last year to 112 million tonnes, a record high, and in May rose 2.4 percent year-on-year to 9.4 million tonnes, official data showed. China shipped 420,000 tonnes of aluminium last month, up 2.4 percent on year, according to the customs. The increases come as countries around the world blame China for a supply glut that has left industry in Europe and elsewhere in turmoil. As part of its promised reforms, the government has listed reducing overcapacity and excess inventory and cutting down borrowing as top priorities, with the country's ailing steel industry a key target. But foreign governments say they have seen little movement towards implementing its promises to tackle the problem. The issue was a major sticking point at a key annual meeting between the US and China this week, where American treasury secretary Jack Lew said Chinese steel and aluminium production has had a "distorting and damaging effect on global markets", an accusation angrily denied by his Chinese counterpart. Washington has punished Beijing with harsh tariffs, most recently in March, when it slapped a 300 percent rate on the cold rolled steel used to make auto parts. The EU, the second-biggest steel producer, has launched a dumping probe into Chinese steel, with angry manufacturers urging it to mirror the US's tough tariffs. | 3 | 98,495 | finance |
The European Central Bank takes a step into uncharted territory Wednesday when it buys bonds issued by companies, in a bid to kickstart sluggish growth and inflation in the eurozone. With key interest rates already below zero and unprecedented ECB funds sloshing around, the Bank will now cut out the banking middlemen and finance businesses either directly or by buying their debt in the bond market. ECB chief Mario Draghi hopes this will help efforts to revive weak economic activity in the 19-country eurozone, many of whose members have fallen short of their growth targets. Any company headquartered or owning offshoots in the eurozone with a high credit rating will be able to tap the ECB for cheap financing, including auto companies, pharmaceutical firms and airlines. The Frankfurt-based bank, which has already been buying government-issued or sovereign bonds, will begin spending billions of euros every month on similar debt obligations from corporations. The hope is that the companies will use the money to invest, thereby stimulating growth, creating jobs and helping push up prices. Slow eurozone growth has seen inflation slide into negative territory, threatening a dangerous downward spiral of falling prices and wages. The ECB aims to get inflation back to two percent or just below, a level it deems healthy for growth. To kick-start lending in the bloc, the ECB has made unprecedented amounts of cheap loans available to banks on condition they pass it on as credit for businesses and households. The ECB has also embarked on a major asset purchase programme known as quantitative easing, or QE. It has beefed up that scheme from 60 billion to 80 billion euros ($68 billion to $91 billion) a month until March 2017, with part of the extra money earmarked for the new corporate bond purchases. - 'Fallen angels' - Under the so-called corporate sector purchase programme, or CSPP, the central bank will buy euro-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds that mature within six months to 30 years. It will make the purchases through the national banks of Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. These six national central banks will publish lists of bonds they hold on a weekly basis, starting Monday July 18, without revealing the exact amounts of their holdings. The ECB has said it won't buy bonds issued by banks or bank subsidiaries -- but it can buy bonds of, for instance, a car company such as Volkswagen that operates an 'internal bank'. The eurozone central bank has also said it will be able to hold on to bonds even if the companies' ratings are downgraded to sub-investment grade, so-called "fallen angels". The market for corporate bonds is far smaller than for sovereign bonds or for stocks. European businesses usually rely mainly on bank loans rather than bonds to raise capital. French companies, more likely than others in Europe to be financed on the bond market, may benefit most from the new largesse, followed by Netherlands-based companies. Many analysts are betting on a monthly volume of five to 10 billion euros, while Germany's Commerzbank expects just three to five billion euros in the long term. The ECB "might start slow instead of entering the market with guns blazing," it predicted in a note. The total volume of eligible bonds is estimated at 500-700 billion euros. Companies have issues a flurry of bonds since Draghi announced in March that the ECB would intervene in the corporate bond market, a first on this scale for a large central bank. Early spring saw the biggest euro-denominated corporate bond issue of all time by the brewer AB Inbev, worth more than 13 billion euros, while US companies like FedEx and IBM have issued bonds through their European subsidiaries. Still, despite fears the ECB intervention would distort the market, Unicredit analysts have predicted that the "impact will be very limited". | 3 | 98,496 | finance |
Revolutions rarely give way to gracious expressions of defeat. And so, despite the crushing California results for him that rolled in on Tuesday night, despite the insurmountable delegate math and the growing pleas that he end his quest for the White House, Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage in Santa Monica and basked, bragged, and vowed to fight on. In a speech of striking stubbornness, he ignored the history-making achievement of his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, who became the first woman in American history to clinch the nomination of major political party. Mr. Sanders waited until 15 minutes into his speech to utter Mrs. Clinton's name. He referred, almost in passing, to a telephone conversation in which he had congratulated her on her victories. At that, the crowd of more than 3,000 inside an aging airport hanger booed loudly. Mr. Sanders did little to discourage them. Sign Up For NYT Now's Morning Briefing Newsletter Tuesday was, undeniably, Mrs. Clinton's night, a milestone for women in politics and civic life 95 years after the 19th Amendment guaranteed their right to vote. But by Wednesday morning, all eyes were on Mr. Sanders. Would he be generous or petulant? Would he let go or keep battling? At almost every turn, he was grudging toward Mrs. Clinton, passing up a chance to issue the kind of lengthy salute that many, in and out of the Democratic Party, had expected and craved. "It's a blown opportunity to build bridges that are going to be extremely important in the fall," said David Gergen, an adviser to four presidents, both Democratic and Republican. He worried that Mr. Sanders was becoming "a grumpy old man." The raw math is brutal and indisputable: Mrs. Clinton has not just crossed the threshold of 2,383 delegates needed to secure the nomination. As of Tuesday night, she had succeeded in winning a majority of pledged delegates, a majority of the states that have held primaries, and the popular vote. Track the Democratic delegate count This would be the time, under normal circumstances, for a primary rival to acknowledge insurmountable odds, salute a prevailing opponent and begin the work of stitching together a divided political party. That was the conciliatory message that a vanquished Mrs. Clinton delivered eight years ago to the day, on June 7, 2008, when she ended her primaries battle against Barack Obama a contest that was mathematically closer than Mr. Sanders's is now. "We all know this has been a tough fight," Mrs. Clinton said at the time. "But the Democratic Party is a family. And now, it's time to restore the ties that bind us together." On Tuesday, she was effusive in her praise of Mr. Sanders and her outreach to his supporters, mentioning him by name three times in her victory address in Brooklyn. "Let there be no mistake,'' she said. "Senator Sanders his campaign, and the vigorous debate that we've had about how to raise incomes, reduce inequality, increase upward mobility have been very good for the Democratic Party and for America.'' But Mr. Sanders, who calls himself a revolutionary, is openly skeptical of the traditions and expectations that govern the party whose nomination he covets. Throughout his campaign, he has regarded the Democratic Party itself with suspicion and distrust. Party unity, it seems, is the furthest thing from his mind at the moment. Far from backing down, Mr. Sanders promised to take his campaign to the Democratic convention in Philadelphia this summer, raising the possibility that he could remain in the race, without ever conceding defeat, until July. "We will continue to fight for every vote and every delegate we can get," Mr. Sanders thundered. Declaring that the movement he has begun is "more than Bernie," Mr. Sanders sounded at times messianic. "Our vision," he said, "will be the future of America." Inside the airport hanger in Santa Monica, anger at Mrs. Clinton, and the establishment she exemplifies, was visceral and abundant, overshadowing her electoral advantage and barrier-breaking night. Freddie Paull, a 26-year-old filmmaker from Glendale, Calif., was not interested in milestones. He said he thought Mrs. Clinton was a crook. "She could be indicted literally tomorrow if the system is not corrupt," he said. "I would love to see a woman in office," he added. "But I do not want to see Hillary Clinton in office, because she has no honor." Should Mr. Sanders drop out, he said, he was prepared to vote for Mr. Trump. Amid chants of "Bernie or Bust" and loud boos as election results rolled in, Alison Bacon, an actress living in Los Angeles, assailed Mrs. Clinton for having proclaimed victory before the Democratic Party had formally bestowed it on her at the convention. "I think it's absolutely unjust, undemocratic, un-American," she said. "What kind of example is that setting?" Of course, ending a campaign is always painful, especially one that so consistently defied expectations and openly challenged the political order. From its humble start in April 2015 outside the Capitol in Washington, in a sparsely attended and hurried announcement speech ("We don't have an endless amount of time," he warned the gathered reporters, "I have to get back"), Mr. Sanders built a rollicking national movement whose crowds, fund-raising and devotion upended the Democratic race. And Mr. Sanders was not merely a candidate to his supporters. With his everyman appearance and unvarnished anger, he embodied the message that thrilled his followers: that it was time for working Americans to rise up and reclaim a country that was being corrupted by elites and their wealth. "When we began this campaign a little over a year ago, we were considered to be a fringe campaign,'' Mr. Sanders said on Tuesday, adding wryly: "I think that has changed, just a little bit." But even as he acknowledged a "very very steep fight" to winning his party's nomination, he did not signal an end still electrified, it seemed, by the crowds chanting his name. Howard Dean, a Democrat and a former governor of Vermont, can sympathize. "It's very hard to concede," he said. "You are tired. You are cranky. You've worked your butt off for two years." Nobody, Mr. Dean said, resisted ending a presidential campaign more than he did. Once a high-flying front-runner, he had a string of setbacks that left him feeling, by February 2004, much as Mr. Sanders does today: furious at an unfair system and determined to fight on. Then Al Gore called. Mr. Dean fulminated, uninterrupted, for 10 minutes, "ranting and raving," he recalled. But Mr. Gore, schooled in the art of painful concessions, was blunt. "You know, Howard," he said, "This is not really about you. This is about the country." Mr. Dean, taking the advice to heart, quit the campaign a few days later. "The minute he said it," Mr. Dean recalled, "I looked like an idiot to myself." He said he wonders whether Mr. Sanders will heed the warning. "Bernie has changed politics, but his changes are not going to be realized unless he leads and leading is not going to mean tilting at windmills at the convention," Mr. Dean said. "He has to switch into the mode of a statesman." "You don't get any points for carrying on or complaining about it," Mr. Dean added. "You get points for sucking it up." Find out what you need to know about the 2016 presidential race today, and get politics news updates via Facebook , Twitter and the First Draft newsletter . | 5 | 98,497 | news |
Madison Bumgarner says he is not too concerned about hurting himself in the Home Run Derby, which is the one deterrent that's been cited as a reason to keep him out of the competition next month. Most baseball fans seemingly would love to watch Bumgarner become the first pitcher to participate in the Home Run Derby. In a poll we ran on Twitter , 88 percent of respondents said they want to see him in it, while only 12 percent said no. Bumgarner wants to participate, but the San Francisco Giants are concerned about him hurting himself and missing time as a result. "That can be a lot of swings," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday via the San Jose Mercury News. "I don't worry about him losing his swing. But you don't want him swinging as hard as he can and maybe hurting an oblique or something." Bumgarner isn't too worried about getting hurt, though. "You see how hard I swing in batting practice," he said via the Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly. "I do that all the time." The counter to that statement is that Bumgarner may feel pressure to swing even harder than normal because he wants to impress in the Home Run Derby. But it seems to me that Bumgarner tries to impress in his batting practice sessions as well just watch this for evidence . The likelihood of Bumgarner getting hurt in the Home Run Derby seems so small that the Giants should let him participate. The fans would absolutely love it. Bumgarner has belted 11 home runs since 2014. He would be the first pitcher to participate in the Home Run Derby. | 1 | 98,498 | sports |
BodyVideoPlaceHolder_https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/traxpack/traxpack-luggage-worlds-first-stair-climbing-suitc/widget/video.html Rolling suitcases work great on the street, but staircases are a different story. That's why two savvy travelers, Naisha Joseph and Richard Braddock, created TraxPack a smart suitcase that, according to Mashable , makes it easier to go up and down steps. The duo launched a Kickstarter today to fund their project, and the luggage is currently available for pre-order online, starting at $198. The TraxPack looks like your standard-size carry-on suitcase, but one of its sides has a self-adjusting track system. As you drag the packed suitcase along the stairs' edges, the suitcase's weight creates friction, allowing your bag to glide up and down with ease. To make the pulling process a little easier, the TraxPack also has an adjustable, rotating handle. Since we live in the smart gadget age, the TraxPax contains other bells and whistles, like a built-in luggage scale, USB ports, and a baggage positioning system. To see it in action, watch the video above and if you want to contribute toward the Kickstarter campaign, keep in mind that it ends on July 29. [h/t Mashable ] | 2 | 98,499 | travel |
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