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Sacramento, CA – December 29, 2008- The International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF) announced that the Boston Support Group will once again be its representative at Yankee Dental Congress 34.
For the third year in a row members of the Boston Support Group will represent the IPPF at the Yankee Dental Congress. Alan Papert, Boston Support Group Leader, along with members of the Boston SG, will be on hand in the Exhibitors area (booth EE6) to raise awareness and educate attendees on the importance of early and proper diagnosis of pemphigus.
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Tuesday 1st September 2010
Often games like Saturday's at Ewood Park can be even more satisfying than a comfortable victory. We have found ourselves with a frustrating journey home on numerous occasions down the years, pretty much all of which seem to be from the north-west!
When we have enjoyed a period where we play such fantastic football, a defeat to a team who play with a different style can leave you feeling extremely hard done by even on those days where our hosts have enjoyed the Lion's share of the games' attacking moments.
I have often scratched my head as to why this is but in summary I believe it is down to the fact none of the country's most successful sides totally play in this way. This leads to us thinking those opponents are inferior and so they have no right to beat us!
On our day we are capable of beating anyone in the world, we all know that, however against every Premier League side we have to earn that right to play our football by going head-to-head on the commitment and desire front.
On Saturday we did just that and thoroughly deserved our three points. Theo's opener was an absolute cracker and hopefully another example of his growing confidence while the Meerkat's winner finished off another sweeping move.
Much more however, we weathered the incredible aerial attack endured from long balls, set pieces and throw-ins at various points in the match and that above all else earned us the three points.
Driving home mid-afternoon feeling like we had already been up for a full day, it is incredible how a victory can make it feel like a thoroughly satisfying day. I say this as I also feel it is worth mentioning our incredible travelling support on Saturday.
Although I appreciate we have many Gooners all over the UK, all the ingredients were there for a lower following: a lunchtime kick-off, way up in the north west and live on the TV. Yet almost five thousand of us got there to sing us on to victory.
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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by martyross, Dec 8, 2012.
Sad sad... I felt they were a bit tentative though. Scott looked nervous.
I guess GPF winners are not to be but remember Scott said they may go beyond Sochi so maybe they will go one more year and get it then?
The fact that Notre Dame beat Carmen on all PCS is so ridiculous I can't even get mad...
I like that thought!
We can only dream!
They looked pleased with how they skated though and I think with how hard they are on themselves, this is a good thing and in the end, this is a good stepping stone to 4CC and Worlds. I agreed, Scott looked a little nervous but Tessa was working it! I don't want to whine about the unfairness of it all but like Bue said, this (feeling) sucks.
Pep talk anyone? lol
That about sums up how I feel.
To me this is not a surprise ... I think carmen is extremely difficult combined with the amount of acting in it and we won't see the best until worlds. I did not see it yet but the judges also know what v/m are capable of.
Remember. No one wants to peak in December, three months before Worlds. Remember: judges will get pickier.
No amount of wailing or dispair will change this result so just hope the pattern continues: unlucky at GPF but lucky at WORLDS.
Onward and upward Onward and upward..
The judges are once again rewarding speed over precision in something that is tangibly marked -- twizzles. Watch the two couples in slow-mo during twizzles or footwork. I noticed D/W seems to be off a bit in a twizzle section at the end even in real time and when showed in slow-mo it was more visible. I also don't like D/W finishing with 3? lifts at the end -- too much of the same thing.
Looks like we're getting stiffed again.
That choreographed lift, V/M always manage to get a negative GOE somewhere in there and lost almost 0.5 points on TES! That's like half of the difference in TES between them and D/W, just seems so not worth it losing a huge chunk on a meager choreograph lift. I guess they need to change that.
PCS is just as always.
Maybe they work on showing that more for PCS next time
I get why they want to keep the lift. Done right it's a stunning and memorable ending. But it just isn't working for them and maybe it's time to acknowledge that? Also, I 've decided that I hate that move where Scott pulls Tessa up and she does that weird leg kick thing on the ice that never works properly. I'm not even sure she did it correctly today? The whole move is sloppy and it makes me nervous. TBH I'm a bit baffled by the reluctance to address these issues.
they're very competitive, but then i think this year they also want to focus on the artistry of their programs, hence the reluctance. maybe the next olympic season, to make sure they win, they will focus more on the technical aspects of their programs and will change anything that doesnt get level 4 immediately
I like the program too much. That lift at the end is important to the story. It's not stubbornness, it's commitment to the artistic integrity of the program. They seem happy with the score, too. Look, we all want them to win, but I want them to skate the hell out of that program more. It will happen, hopefully at Worlds.
They changed those gorgeous step sequences and they still got level 3 and 1-2 GOE. Such a shame...
As much as I absolutely adore the choreo lift, because it's so in the spirit of the story, it may need to go... Isn't it totally embarassing that the best FD in years has to be watered down and made less interesting in order to gain a few points in the battle vs. one of least interesting FDs ever?
Also, as long as we're on the subject, something to ponder... Choreography scores: 9,75 D/W, 9,61 V/M. NO COMMENT.
I certainly understand this, but at the end of the day it is supposed to be a sport. You can't always afford to have 'artistic integrity' AND win. But you're right, they did look happy with the skate, and they always eventually pull it out of the bag.
Those marks & D&W beating Carmen with that mediocre FD is not even worth commenting on, all I will say is this...........
This is the GPF so no biggie, not like it matters if you win this anyway, seems the judges like to give D&W a victory over V&M once a season so this is it, come Worlds IN CANADA, V&M will win, it will look like the biggest joke ever if they skate Carmen brilliantly which they will & the judges give it silver again, there will also be a huge WTF from the skating world if this outcome is repeated at Worlds imo.
Oh well, not surprised about the scoring.
Is there a link up yet?
So you say ice dance result already fixed for Worlds 2013. ISU will not like to hear that. They should make rule that who wins most World and Olympic title get all gold titles after that. If it is in rule, it is all good this way there is no question.
Looking at the results though, D&W only improved 2 points from their last comp...108 to 110.
V&M actually improved by over 4 points...104 to 108.
kinda like with indie musicians. stick with your art and go hungry, or switch out your music more commercially and go sellout. it's always hard to balance artistry and winning over critics/judges/audiences.
No bascially what I am saying is there is NO way that program by D&W is better than Carmen. End of story, Carmen is so far ahead of that ND program it's laughable but they continue to get WAY over scored for some mysterious reason, I think it's time V&M & their team checked to see what is going on cause I have a feeling the American Skating Federation is making a huge push for F&W this season, something fishy is going on....I have watched skating long enough to see this...
I don't think any of that is helpful or accurate.
I think Carmen is a far superior and much more challenging FD than Notre Dame BUT D&W typically skate their programs near their potential at the start of the season while other teams take longer as they have the challenge of ironing out kinks and learning new elements. So while it's disappointing to see some of those scores in PCS (choreography and interpretation being the main sticking points for me) I don't think it's indicative of what we will see after the New Year.
I'm reluctant to say panic now and change things BUT I do think it's time to revisit that final choreographic lift because while incredibly difficult and impressive I think it's not working for them and affecting the final impression the program gives the judges. If you look at the GOE awarded V&M actually get on average more points for their lifts than D&W do, that lift that has some clutching their pearls scored more GOE for them then the recycled DF + straightline. What the judges don't seem to like is the choreographic lift at all. V&M get more GOE than any other team at GPF for their lifts EXCEPT they get the second lowest GOE of the field for the choreographic lift which gives a big point advantage to D&W. I think having that lift as the last impression, a lift the judges don't seem to like, is affecting the overall impression. V&M have the best lifts in the field and I have no doubt they can come up with something else to fit their artistic vision but to make for a more dynamic ending. And that more dynamic ending should be reflected in the PCS. I'm not talking about the final pose, that should stay, just find another way to do that choreographic lift.
so in other ways you are saying this is still fixed. no problem end of story. This way V-M can win if they become spectator at home town because their Carmen is so hot Scott can be with friends and family in stadium and watch all other skaters loose.
who is this new team americans pushing for i never hear of them this is very strange. americian federation not have money to do anything. putin can help because he love ice dance
Yes, finally they get rewarded for that lift! Well, except one judge from a different planet who gave them GOE +1.
My heart bleeds for the choreographic lift, but I agree with you.
I just saw the scores.
I know it's not a popular opinion by a long shot, but I have to say I'm with you Lissa when it comes to what you're thinking on this. I've watched this sport a long time as well and have the same feelings on the scoring right now. I think what we're seeing is all political, decided long ago, and has little to nothing to do with the actual skating.
I hated to see the diagonal step sequence watered down, that got them a level 3 and still low GOE. They are compromising already and I admit that I don't like it. I understand your concern with the choreo lift, but they HAVE performed it well in practice and that's not where they are losing most of their points. It's baffling really. The twizzles, for example, those are amazing. Why isn't the rotational lift getting higher GOE? So, yeah, the judges do not like as much as we do. By the way, how amazing was that Russian audience? Truly great how they reacted after each element, especially the twizzles and the lifts. Another thing, (sorry for my very scattered thoughts) that kick Tessa does was well performed today, I think someone asked. It was clean and precise. I like it. I wish they didn't made any more changes, I wish they got some of those steps back, but like you guys said: this is a sport and well, champions adjust. I just want them to skate this program to their its full potential, win or lose, I think that's all I care about: that this program is remembered as one of the best ever.
As for politics being involved, I am not too sure? Last year was the same, if not worse. A question, though, to those of you who are more familiar with the new system (V-M are the only team I followed after COP), do judges in the Grand Prix series get to judge 4CC and Worlds? Do they need extra qualifications?
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Discussion in '2007 Playoffs' started by Dumars4Ever, Jun 3, 2007.
The second half ratings must have really fallen off the table.
My call for boycotting worked. Those are really pathetic numbers. I'm betting the advertisers are pulling their ads now. People might see their local insurance companies, jewelry or water bottles ads now.
Not many witnesses, eh?
We are all Witnesses.
If this were Pistons vs. Spurs and the series was getting these exact same ratings, would they be making a bigger deal about it? The NBA needs to go for long term ratings improvement, not short term. Get rid of the flop reward system.
What they need to do is market the game all year. What happened to "I love this game?"
So what happends if it stays the lowest rated and the Spurs sweep? The amt of money lost would be staggering. Everyone was writing on how the league needed to get LBJ in the Finals. How could they be so wrong? Maybe the common fan is not buying the hype and really does not like LBJ or feel that he was too young and un-accomplished to call the King. Not to mention how it insults every other superstar in the game. The kind of superstars that dedicated fans adore.
Been replaced by "right-now" with the Eva Lagoria clone.
Nobody wants to see blowouts and once the game gets into the second qtr, that is what is happening and the channels are turned. No one is Tivo-ing them either. The league does not really want a sweep either, so I expect a few homecooked calls tonight. The question is can the Cavs take advantage of them or will they still fall by the wayside?? yeah probably. The other question is IF, the Cavs possibly win tonights' game, it will force a game 5 on Fathers Day Sunday. Labron's girl friend is due to deliver their second child on Sunday.....does he play in the game or sit at the hospital...do they induce labor for a Friday or Saturday delivery or set up a delivery room on Sunday at the Quicken Loans arena?
If the rumours about the Cavs organization are true with regards to how they kow-tow and acquiecse to LBJ's every whim and sideways glance, I'd put money on the franchise doing whatever it is LBJ wants.
You know, now that I am not watching NBA anymore the reward would be I don't have to hear that stupid annoying P.u.s.s.y.cats Doll song any more. That song was so annoying.
Of course. Every sports article would talk about how the Spurs/Pistons are MURDERING basketball, and how great it would've been to have LBJ in the finals :p Honestly, the only "superstar" i'm interested in watching is Kobe. I don't hate or love him, but i'll watch Kobe. There's no denying that he is the most talented player in the game right now. Put Kobe in the finals, and i think Stern would get the ratings he's looking for. LBJ doesn't do it for me. He's not really clutch, doesn't/can't ? take over the game. He looks good against bad defense, but that's about it. I just don't see that killer instinct or competiveness in him that all the greats have. He's young though so we'll see.
Good point. This gets us off the hook as ratings killers.
I agree. I hate that. They so overdid it. Add in that annoying Mike Breen guy and its hard to watch. I think ABC is part of the reason for the low ratings. ABC should just contract it out to TNT.
Actually, I was thinking about this the other day: the real measure here of how much LeBron helps or (doesn't help) the ratings is not by comparing this year's ratings to last years, as some reports have been doing, but by comparing it to the 2005 Finals. Spurs/Pistons two years ago, Spurs/LeBron now. A comparison of the ratings between those two series would be the most reasonable way to measure a "LeBron Effect" in the Finals. Does anyone know a handy resource for looking up the ratings from previous years' playoffs?
I didn't find a site that listed all the ratings but i did find this. http://http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/25/AR2005062500134.html ------------------ Ok for some reason the rest of my long post got deleted ? so i'll just write out the numbers quick instead. The Spurs/Pistons series (in the above article) averaged an 8.2 and a 15 share. Game 1 of the Spurs/Cavs drew a 6.3 and an 11 share; the previous low was was 6.4/11 in 2003 (IIRC Spurs/NJ) so SAS/DET game 1 was higher (bu how much i don't know) Game 2 of the Spurs/Cavs got a 5.6 and 10 share So unless this goes more than 5, and interest seriously picks us, the 2005 finals would be higher.
Thanks for finding that, lpgrl. Although the link got garbled--this one will work.
Chat's open for Game 3.
2nd lowest scoring game in Finals history...yikes. It looked like both teams wanted to lose down the stretch, with missed shots and turnovers all over the place. Spurs hit just enough shots earlier in the fourth quarter to pull it out, as LeBron missed a 3 to tie it in the final seconds. Weirdest play of the game was in the first half, when LeBron got fouled on a breakaway, so the Cavs got 2 FTs and the ball, but the refs somehow allowed Boobie to shoot the FTs before they remembered that LeBron had to take them. He missed one, which ended up being big at the end, as Dre mentioned in chat. Looks like the sweep will be complete on Thursday.
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I do not believe everything the government tells me (Obama's biggest lie is "this will be the most transparent administration in US History"). However, I am even more likely to not believe that the government is involved in some outlandish scheme to take away rights.
If people actually want to make a difference in getting our government to change, manipulating pictures and video to meet their own political agenda is not the way to do it. The way to do it is by holding our elected officials accountable for the decisions they make and removing them through the election process.
If our President suddenly proposes an amendment to increase the number of terms he can serve, announces marshal law if another West, TX occurs or starts to round up law abiding citizens for bogus reasons, then you will find me believing that our country is in fact part of a New World Order. Until then, I will believe that our leaders are not stripping us of anything and will question anyone that attempts to prove otherwise...
|April 18th, 2013, 09:22 PM
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|April 18th, 2013, 09:41 PM
If you read this, any normal person would see that bomb attacks and or attempts have been on the uprise
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|April 18th, 2013, 09:45 PM
But your right hindsight is 20/20
What did Hillary say " what difference does it make"
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|April 18th, 2013, 10:13 PM
Mr. Special Snowflake.
And did you notice what the author of that article did so bolster his argument? He talked about the times square bombing twice, separated by a paragraph about terrorist magazine article, and then talked about 2 separate incidents at Fort Hood, even though only one involved a bomb.
|April 18th, 2013, 10:21 PM
Mr. Special Snowflake.
Now at what point did Obama lower the funding?
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more info looks like they may have found the second one
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From the live audio feed[1] : MIT Officer shot and his firearm was stolen. [Small Edit] Officer is on his way to the hospital [Mass General]. No update on his condition. MIT[2] is also updating their emergency site with news.
EDIT 11:26 EST: They have a photo of the alleged suspect.
EDIT 11:27 EST: Heard a Black Male in all black clothing.
EDIT 11:32 EST: NBC just reported the shots on TV. No new info there.
EDIT 11:33 EST: There was a robbery at a near by 7-11 (Dark Skin White Male 5'11' 200lbs, black top). Could be related?
EDIT 11:40 EST: Woman reported on the ground screaming/crying. Male that was with her just walked away. [Unrelated, thanks /u/dontgotmilk [3] ]
EDIT 11:42 EST: Image[4] from the scene. Warning blood.
EDIT 11:44 EST: Possible witness.
EDIT 11:47 EST: /u/philsmith24457 [5] points out they mentioned a mini excavator[6] [Unrelated]
EDIT 11:59 EST: Reportedly a group of Black males. 1 in a gray hoodie, in his early 20's, heavy set. 2 in black hoodies. Firearms present. [Unrelated].
EDIT 12:04 EST: from /u/TheFightingFarsi [7] : NBC Connecticut reporting MIT Officer has died[8] . (grain of salt till for now)
EDIT 12:07 EST: MIT updated their emergency site with news. Police are searching the campus, stay indoors.
EDIT 12:12 EST: Removed links to emergency site to prevent Reddit DDoS. Thanks /u/Some-Internet-Guy [9]
EDIT 12:13 EST: Boston Globe Editor confirms MIT officer death.[10]
EDIT 12:16 EST: /u/TheFightingFarsi [11] has more info on the MIT officer[12] .
EDIT 12:17 EST: [Unrelated] Black male with grey hoodie put his firearm in the front pouch. Please stay inside tonight.
EDIT 12:23 EST: It seems like the MIT officer was the only one involved as of right now. No students have been reported harmed. Seems like a case of wrong place, wrong time. Will continue updating if any new information comes up.
EDIT 12:26 EST: Dark Skin White Male from 11:33 was mentioned. He has a gotee.
EDIT 12:28 EST: Black Mercedes SUV car-jacked in the last 30 minutes. 2 Middel-Eastern males with firearms. PLEASE don't be related to the bombings Q.Q License Plage - 137 NZ1
EDIT 12:30 EST: More images[13] from MIT.
EDIT 12:32 EST: The filled up with gas, payed cash. Car took off to Harvard Square.
EDIT 12:32 EST: Car owner is fine, escaped while they were filling up.
EDIT 12:34 EST: MIT updated their emergency site again. Police continue to sweep the campus.
EDIT 12:35 EST: Driver of car-jacked Mercedes displayed firearm to police.
EDIT 12:38 EST: I was disconnected from the live feed.
EDIT 12:40 EST: I got the feed back.
EDIT 12:41 EST: MIT updated their emergency site again. The shooter remains at large, police continue to search the campus. Please REMAIN INDOORS until further notice.
EDIT 12:45 EST: /u/speedbreeze [14] has a summary in multiple languages[15] . They have fact-checked info, where I relay what I am hearing on the feed.
EDIT 12:47 EST: /u/sceptre886 [16] mentioned the car stolen is a Mercedes ML-350. Tag number 137 NZ1
EDIT 12:49 EST: Shots fired in Cambridge. Shots and Explosions in Watertown.
EDIT 12:50 EST: Shots fired. Grenades spotted.
EDIT 12:51 EST: More shots, explosion. Grenade went off.
EDIT 12:55 EST: Officer down. Explosives at scene. 94 Spruce Street??
EDIT 12:56 EST: Reports of a stolen state police truck. Black, 4 door.
EDIT 12:57 EST: Second officer down. Hand Grenades...automatic weapons fired.
EDIT 12:58 EST: Spruce (sp?) and Lincoln
EDIT 1:00 EST: Dexter and Laural. Suspect injured. Explosives in the area.
EDIT 1:01 EST: Officers ordered back. Map of area[17] thanks to /u/rm-rf_ [18]
EDIT 1:01 EST: Suspect is on foot.
EDIT 1:02 EST: /u/iBrave [19] sent me another map[20]
EDIT 1:03 EST: Bomb Squad on their way.
EDIT 1:05 EST: Officers asked to power off phones/leave them in the car to prevent explosions.
EDIT 1:06 EST: 2 explosives confirmed. One near down officer. Robot in area to diffuse.
EDIT 1:09 EST: Suspect car still in the area.
EDIT 1:09 EST: Parameter from unnamed source. [21]
EDIT 1:10 EST: Watertown not answering phones. Suspect in ambulance, one at gun point.
EDIT 1:11 EST: OFFICER MISSING! [NVM, thank God]!
EDIT 1:11 EST: They are taking one of the suspects to Beth Israel (hospital). (Thanks /u/TheVacillate [22] )
EDIT 1:12 EST: FBI on scene (thanks /u/bnjmn556 [23] )
EDIT 1:13 EST: Roll call to make sure everyone is okay/accounted for.
EDIT 1:17 EST: MIT updated their site: Suspect remains at large.
EDIT 1:19 EST: 2 in custody.
EDIT 1:19 EST: Another guy down?
EDIT 1:20 EST: Photos and Videos[24]
EDIT 1:22 EST: Reports of suspect heavily armed in backyards.
EDIT 1:23 EST: MSP called for K9 unit.
EDIT 1:25 EST: May NOT have second suspect!!!
EDIT 1:26 EST: Reports of pressure cooker bombs!!!
EDIT 1:29 EST: Active shooter. audio noises
EDIT 1:29 EST: CNN has footage of suspect at gun point.
EDIT 1:30 EST: No report of an active shooter at this time. 40 police cars on their way to Watertown.
EDIT 1:32 EST: Second suspect reported to be in custody. No active shooters. No shots fired.
EDIT 1:33 EST *: Police are making people turning off their phones.
*EDIT 1:35 EST: Suspect ordered to strip down before being taken into an armored vehicle. Photo of suspect on ground - REMOVED PHOTO Not a suspect! EDIT 1:36 EST: Children's Hospital on lockdown.
EDIT 1:38 EST: Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for kind words. Keep sending me info and I'll keep updating. Stay safe everyone! This is not the post I wanted to make today...
EDIT 1:39 EST: WCVB reports one suspect is at large!
EDIT 1:41 EST: Reports of first officer down has died of his wounds (death toll: 2)
EDIT 1:42 EST: Reports of explosion at Harvard Quad.
EDIT 1:42 EST: Second suspect not in custody from radio! Be safe all!!
EDIT 1:44 EST: Children's Hospital clear. No shots fired there.
EDIT 1:46 EST: Explosion heard was from bomb squad.
EDIT 1:47 EST: Backpacks left on Laurel St.
EDIT 1:48 EST: News about Harvard Quad bomb seems to be fake. No bomb confirmed there.
EDIT 1:55 EST: Second suspect middle eastern looking, clean shaven, male with blue jacket with a "christmas style" hat.
EDIT 1:56 EST: My inbox is flooded with "Fuck the Mods" posts. Please, not now. Come back with hate in a few hours. For now, only news. Hate them in another thread.
EDIT 1:57 EST: The Christmas hat is a beenie.
EDIT 1:58 EST: MIT update: Suspect from there is no longer on campus. Right now, these are two different incidents and not related.
EDIT 1:58 EST: Suspect who was laying on the ground was released and is walking home. Taken in from confusion.
EDIT 2:00 EST: Reports of a "code black"[25] at Auburn Hospital. Nothing confirmed.
EDIT 2:02 EST: Sorry for lack of info. Inbox is flooded, dealing with thread transfer and my scanner stopped. Back at it!
EDIT 2:05 EST: Officer ducked down (idk if that is bad).
EDIT 2:05 EST: Overhead Helicopter to light abandoned SUV to direct ground police.
EDIT 2:06 EST: Police searching house for second suspect.
EDIT 2:09 EST: Reported - house that should be empty has people in it. MAP[26]
EDIT 2:14 EST: Reported SWAT called in. Police listed a name, unclear if related.
EDIT 2:15 EST: SF Airport evacuated bc of a small fire. [Unrelated]
EDIT 2:17 EST: Entering house on the second floor.
EDIT 2:17 EST: Long guns were used to fire at police. Ambulance called to American Legion.
EDIT 2:18 EST: [UNRELATED] FBI released new photos of bombers. HERE[27]
EDIT 2:20 EST: My streams seems to have lagged behind everyones. Someone hit by car.
EDIT 2:24 EST: 15 shots fired.
EDIT 2:26 EST: OFFICER ASSIST 04/19/13 01:27 (WATERTOWN - ) UPDATE:2 PIPE BOMBS IN THE ROADWAY- 1 BEING NEUTRALIZED- 2ND LIVE- AREA BEING EVACUATED. [MAS163] - http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1221[28]
EDIT 2:26 EST: Backdoor found opened. Police searching the area. Handgun mag found.
EDIT 2:27 EST: Reports of shots fired at Aberdeen & Mr. Auburn.
EDIT 2:29 EST: NBC is showing a cat screaming NO! while being put into a tub...
EDIT 2:30 EST: Boston Globe is confirming one of the Marathon bombers is in custody.
EDIT 2:31 EST: Gold Nissan Maxima being searched.
EDIT 2:35 EST: Different news places are reporting 1 suspect as dead, and another reporting that same suspect as in custody. Nothing known about his status atm.
EDIT 2:40 EST: Large area cleared by police (protected area location).
EDIT 2:41 EST: Boston Globe seems to be reporting everything...I'm not going to trust them for now on. Just FYI.
EDIT 2:43 EST: White male in gray hoodie considered armed and dpangerious!
EDIT 2:44 EST: More update - White male, black hoodie, curly hair.
EDIT 2:46 EST: Mt. Auburn Hospital is being evacuated. - FALSE, accepted in confusion
EDIT 2:48 EST: Police confirm these are the Marathon Bombers[29]
EDIT 2:48 EST: Suspect who is at large is confirmed to be the Marathon Bomber with the white hat!
EDIT 2:51 EST: Red vehicle (Toyota) hasn't moved in an hour, has people in it. Police scoping it out.
EDIT 2:53 EST: Robot searching car[30]
EDIT 2:55 EST: My feed crashed again. Either server issues or they took it down to hide info.
EDIT 2:56 EST: Police confirm MIT and Bombers are connected.
EDIT 2:58 EST: My feed is back.
EDIT 3:00 EST: Police looking for Black Dodge Avenger?
EDIT 3:01 EST: Reports are coming in that one of the suspects is the missing Brown student.
EDIT 3:02 EST: One suspect dead[31]
EDIT 3:03 EST: Someone sent me suspects names....they don't deserve to be posted.
EDIT 3:04 EST: Suspect seen running (on foot).
EDIT 3:06 EST: {delayed} Swat only in the area.
EDIT 3:08 EST: Some sites are reporting "Bombs everywhere". Only 2 where known (and diffused). The suspect may have some on him, but none are out and about.
EDIT 3:10 EST: Suspect lost in foot pursuit.
EDIT 3:11 EST: Naked suspect being loaded into car seems to be old footage for suspect they released earlier (wrong guy).
EDIT 3:16 EST: People keep telling me there is no foot pursuit. Did they stop?
EDIT 3:19 EST: K9 Units deployed. 465 Arsenal Street open door.
EDIT 3:20 EST: MAP[32] of 465 Arsenal Street.
EDIT 3:21 EST: Sounds like shots being fired! My fault, 2nd stream played a video with shots
EDIT 3:22 EST: All officers no involved in static posts are to report to Arsenal.
EDIT 3:24 EST: Officers now showing up in plain cloths. Friendly fire a worry.
EDIT 3:24 EST: K9 checking open door. Pressure cooker found at Watertown.
EDIT 3:26 EST: My inbox is flooded with "Officer Down" posts. I haven't heard it but I might be behind in the stream. Bad ears, no other officers down.
EDIT 3:31 EST: More sites confirming Pressure Cooker bombs found in Watertown.
EDIT 3:34 EST: Police to release info to the media. Can someone get me a press pass?
EDIT 3:39 EST: /u/Brutal_Sandwich [33] sent me this MAP[34] of events.
EDIT 3:40 EST: News site WCVB is reporting first suspect dead.
EDIT 3:42 EST: Police are going house to house doing sweeps.
EDIT 3:45 EST: Perimeter is on lock down. They seem to be waiting till daylight to continue the search.
EDIT 3:50 EDT: They requested a tactical bear to move/dispose of bombs.
EDIT 3:53 EDT: Motion sensors tripping in buildings.
EDIT 3:55 EDT: This is a Tactical Bear[35]
EDIT 4:00 EDT: Motion Sensors seem to have been tripped by suspect 2. He has reportedly locked himself in the building.
I hit the max amount of text. I will update this thread* from now on!
IF YOU LIVE IN BOSTON: Do not go to work! Take a day off, stay inside!.
EDIT 4:39 EDT: MIT update - Suspicious package in the area of 500 Memorial Drive.
EDIT 4:36 EDT: Suspect 1 was confirmed dead at Mt. Auburn, not Mass General. My mistake.
EDIT 4:35 EDT: CNN is showing Naked Man. He is NO LONGER A SUSPECT. CNN is old news.
EDIT 4:34 EDT: Suspect 1 died to explosive attached to chest! White Hat might have one as well.
EDIT 4:34 EDT: "White Hat" reported to have explosive device on him.
EDIT 4:31 EDT: Suspect "White Hat" has been spotted.
EDIT 4:30 EDT: /u/Trucidar [1] suggest we use Reddit Stream to reduce refreshing[2] .
EDIT 4:28 EDT: Sunrise in Boston will be at 5:56 AM EDT.
EDIT 4:27 EDT: Police officer that was shot is in surgery (2nd one shot, first one was pronounced dead).
EDIT 4:25 EDT: First suspect was pronounced DOA at Mass General.
EDIT 4:24 EDT: Police #1 mission atm is public safety. Stay inside.
EDIT 4:24 EDT: Reported box of wires found at [location removed].
EDIT 4:20 EDT: One suspect from the Boston Bombing being confirmed killed on TV. Radio is quite.
EDIT 4:16 EDT: BPD Twitter posted image of suspect from 7/11[3]
EDIT 4:14 EDT: Officers advised to use radio silence. I think thats my fault Q.Q
EDIT 4:13 EDT: People want me to make a new thread, no need to spam any more then I have. This will be fine. I will switch my order so new info is at the top!
EDIT 4:11 EDT: Suspect may no longer be in that house and may not have set off the motion sensors.
EDIT 4:08 EDT: We Reddit DDoS'ed Reddit.
EDIT 4:05 EDT: Officers have 2 handguns and a knife. 2 Long guns missing, suspect 2 might still have them.
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|April 19th, 2013, 04:53 AM
In my experience, Marines are gung ho no matter what. They will all fight to the death. Everyone of them just wants to get out there and kill. They are bad-ass, hard-charging mothers-fuckers.
― Chris Kyle, American Sniper
|April 19th, 2013, 05:09 AM
Police ran over first suspect, reports NBC, as he was wearing an IED
In my experience, Marines are gung ho no matter what. They will all fight to the death. Everyone of them just wants to get out there and kill. They are bad-ass, hard-charging mothers-fuckers.
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|April 19th, 2013, 05:19 AM
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Guys I have a problem. My cellphone currently has like 10+ cute Asian girls between ages 18 - 25 who want my babies. I'm an American living in the Philippines, and I make a freelance income that would be considered poor in the states but is seriously like middle-upper class here. Now, in America I was probably a 6/10 in most girls eyes. I'm a bit short (5'8"), I have a big Italian nose and like no facial hair because of the Spanish genes from my mom's side (damn hairless Spaniards). Not many 8/10 girls in America want a lower-middle class, short, big-nosed average white guy.
Here, in the Philippines... holy sh*t. They throw themselves at me. Asian girls tend to hate their dark skin, always using whitening creams and carrying umbrellas in the sunlight. Oh and they also hate their cute little noses. Basically, the things most white guys find attractive in Asian girls, they want to change about themselves. So of course, they see my big nose, white skin and lack of a wedding ring and pretty much throw themselves at me.
My problem is that while I would love to plow every cutie available and colonize the whole country with an army of little Fil-Am babies, it's just not feasible, especially since Filipinas tend to be pretty conservative and are big on romance and love and courtship. Also they tend to have lots of brothers who know how to use a machete.
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The current law in Russia that deals with children who are abandoned allows foster parents who accept a child to literally, become part of the staff of the orphanage. This means the foster parent can draw upon medical and psychological services of the orphange while taking care of a child. The orphanage staff becomes a sort of social services agency for not only finding parents but also of providing them ongoing assistance in raising the child. A new bill ends this option for foster child placement. As a member of an orphanage commented: "We will not be able to assist them(foster parents) any more and we will not be allowed to find new parents."
The new law allows state bureaucrats to make decisions concernng what is best for children, not the loving staff of an orphanage. The system is undoubtedly rather innovative and in accordance with principles of child care. For some reason when a good system is in place to aid children, government bureaucrats wish to step in and replace it with a system that damages the rights and needs of children and foster parents.


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North Carolina families celebrate the holidays in different ways, but one thing most celebrations have in common is plenty of good food. As a result, it's no surprise that many people resolve to lose weight and get in shape in the New Year.
If your New Year's resolutions have you thinking about joining a gym, do your homework first. My office hears from hundreds of consumers every year who are unhappy with their health club or see it shut down unexpectedly.
Under state law, health clubs, dance studios, martial arts studios and dating services are required to have a bond or letter of credit to cover certain prepaid contracts in case they go out of business and need money to repay consumers. Last year, my office conducted a sweep and found 28 businesses out of compliance which resulted in corrective action and settlements with the companies. We've also been able to use this law to recover more than one million dollars for consumers who were left out in the cold when their gym closed.
To help avoid problems from the start, here are some things to consider when you check out a health club:
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awesome =) I'm new to this and can't quite figure out how to vote yet... but i like this one =)
kevlar51 wrote:great job on that face, midgerock
I agree. It's clean and simple and you totally nailed the dude's vibe. Great work.
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Not yet. Crossing fingers.
Re: Even jalapenos run from them...
Ghost chilis.. hahahahaha. Love it.
Re: Comparing Apples to Oranges
While my husband has been buying things off of Woot for a while now, I'm relatively new to it and have just started getting interested in the T-Shirt design aspect of that...so, maybe my opinion doesn't matter that much...
...however, I think this one may be my favorite shirt design in this derby, which is saying something because I think this derby produced some of the best designs in a while. This one, though, is so simple yet so clever. I think I might get one if/when it prints.
Re: Big Damn Heros
You have my vote. Firefly is in my Netflix instant queue.
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This is brilliant Wences and so perfectly executed! Sure print.
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OK, I'm not into the alt-sci-fi references, so I had to look up "Cthuhlu" (I know, I guess I'm not even a nerd)... BUT now that I know what Cthuhlu is, and all I know about Sesame Street's "original" idea of Cookie Monster, and his bit about if the moon were a cookie...
Just as we give personality and a soul to "Mother Earth" or "the man in the moon", this cookie earth was given a personaily and feelings, expressed in it's face at being attacked by this monstrous, other-worldy being...
Wouldn't we as humanity have these feelings if anything showed up and attacked our planet. We give humanity to our earth. Without humanity, it's just another rock buzzing around a star. We are this planet's "soul"... SO, extrapellate that into earth being a cookie, and Cookiethuhlu taking a chunk out of it... The humanity of cookie-earth would be in shock and terror.
That makes this shirt totally readable, and the personified cookie-earth is certainly anthropomorphic enough... so it wasn't given washboard abs, long legs or a handlebar moustache, but it was given fear and terror and awe.
IMVHO, I think this shirt is superb, very well executed. The depth of space and the lighting is interesting and well laid out.
Which program(s) do you use to create your work?
Itzpyd4 wrote:Want one with no text.
In for one with no text. PLease. This will go perfectly with my Donut Panic, and that donut needs a friend.
But donuts cannot read, so no text Please woot, let it happen.
I was born and raised in Plano, any help for hometown cred?
bpr2 wrote:you just knocked a perfectly good shirt out of the fog with this drivel.
Hint, the one that got bumped out of the fog was in 9th place. i.e. not going to print.
Hopefully that takes the edge off.
juliaL719 wrote:It's not that we're dullards.
It's just about as poorly executed as your standard "dad joke."
You know, the kind that is followed by "heh, GET IT?"
Dads everywhere, and their two white horses falling in the mud, are crying that you'd equate them with this low-brow trash.
There is a very basic difference, in that here we have an exceedingly forced joke for the sole purpose of creating a mario shirt. Also, most dads probably don't have a recorded history of committing fraud, or supporting moms who do so even more blatantly. Dad jokes exist in a much purer realm.
Great Job Walmazan. Hope I get to buy this tomorrow
jbuxxy wrote:This is fantastic!
Brilliant shirt. Clever wordplay, plays on an iconic image, doesn't reference anything form the 80s... love it.
Re: lactose intolerant!
Love the muted color on the carrot top. Great color choices! +1
Re: Misfortune
GMV. Great execution of a golden idea. I read the image as the injured cookies friend telling him that he is going to be eaten soon.... BY ME!
That is some cute sushi! +1 Nice Style!
Thanks everyone for the support! This was a very unexpected stay in the fog!
qwasdfz wrote:So simple, so great, so elegant, but that phrase has died. Sorry but i can't buy it because no one i know "compares apples to oranges" anymore. +1 anyway.
Probably just depends on who you're talking to if you hear it or not But anyway, thank you for the kind comments about the design!
lonelypond wrote:ha! simple, colorful, fun...
Thanks lonelypond!
LadyofRohan2995 wrote:Brilliant!
Thank you LadyofRohan!
contemporaryscarlett wrote:Really? I still hear it fairly regularly in corporate America. Though I know I'm older than the average Wooter.
Heh, yes, probably just depends on the crowd.
scekk wrote:While my husband has been buying things off of Woot for a while now, I'm relatively new to it and have just started getting interested in the T-Shirt design aspect of that...so, maybe my opinion doesn't matter that much...
...however, I think this one may be my favorite shirt design in this derby, which is saying something because I think this derby produced some of the best designs in a while. This one, though, is so simple yet so clever. I think I might get one if/when it prints.
Aw, I really appreciate that scekk, what a nice comment!!
Re: Jelly's last Jam
Great Job, Great Idea! Please let me know if this prints elsewhere. +1
cmdixon2 wrote:The text absolutely ruins this one. Takes it that last little step from a Woot shirt to a WalMart shirt. Sometimes that "no-text" rule is a blessing.
Couldn't agree more here. I saw the thumbnail and thought it might be one of your better designs. The text murders the shirt. "Show, don't tell" often works with shirts too.
Re: In the Library With the Wrench
Awesome shirt! I will definitely buy if I get the chance!
patrickspens wrote:It's National Doughnut Day!!!
If this were just the donut in the thumbnail, no pink donut, no text, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Thanks aksthomp! You need to be able to accept the idea of an earth cookie to appreciate the shirt, that's for sure. ;)
I use Photoshop. (Version 6.0 released in 2000, it's pretty old but not bad)
Thank you everyone who posted thoughtful comments and/or support for this design.
This is great, how do I vote?
Re: Death Cake
It's so cute!!!!
Re: What will you be when you grow up?
Funny!!! Also sad. But mostly funny! Either way, it's very clever. Well done.
Spiritgreen wrote:Thanks aksthomp! You need to be able to accept the idea of an earth cookie to appreciate the shirt, that's for sure. ;)
I use Photoshop. (Version 6.0 released in 2000, it's pretty old but not bad)
Thank you everyone who posted thoughtful comments and/or support for this design.
Cool. I use Photoshop too... I just entered my first derby this time around, so I still have a lot to learn. I may need to pick your brain sometime!
jboshaw wrote:that shirt is considered a parody, much like poison, forbidden future, the binge, it came out of no where, if i only had a brain, and actual cats hooo!
this shirt used too much copyrighted material without enough parody.
So it would have been ok to "copy" things if, say, the lemons were in the act of setting a house on fire or something? I know the Aperture logo is from the game, but you never see it in such a context as an ad for Cave's lemons. You never even see the lemons if I recall right. How is this not a parody of a quote from the game?
I get what your saying, I just don't really understand where the line gets drawn on what's a parody and what's "stealing" from something, I guess...
epicfal wrote:I love that the fish has it's own face.
i think that's what disturbs me about this shirt... looks like the shrimp is way to happy back there behind the rice and it looks like the rice is in pain!!! B^(
Is that milk starting to cry?
Re: Muffins In The Oven
Re: Oranges and Oranges
I like it, but maybe not the most accurate application of the derby guidelines.
Mavyn wrote:How would this be considered on topic? what would be the anthropomorphic element?
Wile E. Coyote is an anthropomorphic coyote, and the road runner is his food.
The best anthropomorphic food/boardgame tie- in shirt EVER
Being Lactose Intolerant myself I LOVE this shirt. Hilarious.
Re: Not that Easy
Too cute. Love the color shirt chosen.
Re: Cheddar Power
I really love this shirt! How can we get it to print, since it didn't win its derby?
lanreb wrote:I really love this shirt! How can we get it to print, since it didn't win its derby?
There's still a chance it could print tonight at midnight. Keeping my mental fingers crossed.
Re: You've been targeted for baconation
While wendy's may have a trademark on Baconator. Trademarks do not work in the same way Copyrights do. It's very unlikely someone would get this shirt and the Baconator sandwich confused. That is what trademark is designed to protect. It would stop someone else from using the name on a similar product. So Burger King can't come out with a Baconator sandwich, and you could not sell a shirt that had a baconator sandwhich on it, but you can sell a Baconator shirt that is a parody of the terminator. Additionally, this would not be protected under copyright law because the one word "Baconator" is not included in the list copyrightable works. Just thought you might want to know that.
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Sarah "Beth" Moreno, quickly became a leader at the University of St. Thomas in her first semester as a pre-nursing student. Moreno, who transferred from Lone Star College-CyFair, found a home at UST, and as a junior, she is working toward helping other students find success on campus.
Moreno founded, and is president, of the Nursing Student Association at UST this semester. She said she is enthusiastic about the growth of in the School of Nursing and helps encourage student engagement.
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Moreno went to Houston Baptist University at 17 years old. Saddled with two full-time jobs, living alone for the first time and recovering from a car accident, Moreno said her first college experience was overwhelming. Moreno took a break from school, got married and had two boys, now 8 and 10 years old.
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While at LSC-CyFair, Moreno spotted a University of St. Thomas table in the cafeteria and met Cathy Ruhnke, transfer admissions counselor, who encouraged her to attend a Transfer Open House and apply to UST.
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Audio communication has come a long way since the 1930 census first asked our ancestors whether they owned a "radio set." Now, instead of gathering around a big wooden box for news and entertainment, you can listen your favorite programs via mp3 player or online streaming audio. And rather than tuning in at a program's regularly scheduled time, you can listen to the podcast at your leisure.
This technology would certainly seem foreign to our forebears—and maybe it's a little alien to you, too. If you're not familiar with podcasting, you're missing a great source of information and inspiration: Numerous family history podcasts have popped up, featuring interviews, research ideas and more. As the host of two of those programs—Genealogy Gems and Family Tree Magazine's podcast—I've learned the tricks to finding and using podcasts. Let me show you how to tap into the wealth of genealogical information for your ears.
Think of a podcast as a pre-recorded online radio show you download to your computer or play directly from the Internet. Most podcasts have RSS feeds (short for "really simple syndication") that allow you to subscribe for free and automatically receive new shows on your computer.
Because podcasts are pre-recorded, you can listen to them whenever and wherever you want. For example, put an episode on your desktop computer to listen while you're checking e-mail, or load it onto your mp3 player to play while you're driving to the library. You also have the option to fast forward and rewind, as well as stop and start at your convenience. The format puts you in control of your listening experience.
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To install iTunes, go to Apple's Web site, enter your e-mail address in the box on the left and click the Download iTunes 7.6 Free button, then follow the prompts. Once you've installed iTunes on your computer, locating genealogy podcasts is as simple as clicking on Store in the left menu bar, typing the word genealogy in the search box (upper right corner of the window) and pressing enter on your keyboard. Narrow your results by clicking the Podcast window link.
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Don't stick to just genealogy-specific shows—look for cultural heritage and history podcasts, as well, to get additional perspective on your ancestors' lives. Episode 39 of my Genealogy Gems Podcast reviews available history programs; find a complete list with links in the show notes.
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Chris Brown Stars in Asher Monroe's 'Memory' Video
Chris Brown might be spending his days in rehab, but that doesn't mean the new music has come to a halt. While we wait for his upcoming album, 'X,' to arrive, Breezy joins actor and singer Asher Monroe in his new video for 'Memory.'
Directed by Brown himself, the electro-pop video presents a few key elements — lots of lasers, some hot girls and the two artists dancing and singing along. Sure, there isn't much of a story line, but the video is lighthearted and fun and brings us back to the times when Breezy was once the sweet kid we knew him to be
The crooner is all smiles, singing his heart out and showing us how well he dances. And in the same vein as catchy pop songs, this track doesn't fail. Brown sings about how he and his special lady can be a great example of the perfect couple.
"Everyone in the whole world / Searching for someone to share / The love we have between our hearts / And in my eyes no one compares / Watch them stand by watching us / But we got our eyes closed / Seein' love through darkness, yeah / I want," he delivers.
Brown is no stranger to the pop and electronic realm. Songs like 'Turn Up the Music,' 'Don't Wake Me Up' and 'Beautiful People,' his collaboration with Benny Benassi, are just some of his steps into the dance circuit.
'Memory' is currently available on iTunes.
Currently in rehab for anger management, Brown is expected to finish on Feb. 19, CNN reports. The 24-year-old singer is then scheduled to go back to Washington D.C., to attend a hearing about a previous assault charge.


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Gun show this weekend in Danbury. Ill be attending, and hopefully purchasing a firearm.
Theres also one in Stamford this weekend too
That one sounds like is more of a collectors show...
where do you guys shoot at ? i'm in the new haven county area and all the local ranges have conveniently shut down recently.


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He's the consummate showman, and Bruno Mars brought his A-game as he took the stage for the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Joined halfway through by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the "Lazy Song" crooner pulled off hits like "Locked Out of Heaven," "Treasure," and "Just The Way You Are."
Following the stellar success of the first film, "Rio 2" is coming soon to theaters and there's a brand new trailer to get everyone excited.
The 20th Century Fox flick features the voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, George Lopez, and Jamie Foxx, under the direction of Carlos Saldanha.
Fresh off her AMA performance, Miley Cyrus stars in the music video for her latest collaboration with will.i.am.
The clip for will's single "Feelin Myself" hit the web on Tuesday (November 26) and also featured Wiz Khalifa and French Montana.
Awards show season is alive and well, and the 41st Annual American Music Awards just unveiled their list of nominees.
"American Idol" legend Kelly Clarkson and Black Eyed Peas mastermind will.i.am had the honor of announcing the names of the hopefuls in each category, and competition is going to be fierce.
He's usually supporting other artists, but Will.i.am nabbed some starpower for his new song, "Feelin' Myself," featuring Miley Cyrus, French Montana, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Just released in full length from 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios, the "Rio 2" trailer is out for fans' viewing pleasure!
After sparking speculation about a judging gig with "American Idol," will.i.am is switching gears and heading back to "The Voice UK."
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She can't wait to become a mother, and Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson was honored with a second star-studded baby shower over the weekend.
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