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I have, as should be obvious, taken a nice long holiday break. Will resume posting soon and have a number of things to talk about: Brian Kellow's biography of Pauline Kael, which was part of my holiday reading; Joan Didion's "Blue Nights," ditto; the movie "The Descendants," which I finally saw, and some odds and ends. I hope all of you have had a splendid late December and are ready for 2012.To read more or comment...
Here's the story I wrote about the new WKYC anchor for tomorrow's Beacon Journal:
After close to 20 years at CBS News, anchor and reporter Russ Mitchell is going back to local TV.
Beginning Jan. 16, Mitchell will be managing editor for WKYC (Channel 3) and its lead anchor at 6 and 11 weeknights. He will do his last broadcast for CBS on Dec. 31.
Mitchell succeeds Romona Robinson, who ended a 14-year association with the Cleveland NBC affiliate earlier in December after she and the station could not agree on a new contract. But where Robinson had been a solo anchor in recent years, Mitchell will have an on-air partner to be named soon.
"I, for a while now, considered going back into local TV news," said Mitchell by phone from a train bound from Washington, D.C., to his base in New York City. "I've been at the network for 20 years. It's been a great ride, some incredible experiences, but I was ready to do something else.
"When I thought about local TV, I knew I wanted to go to a place that wanted to win, that had great people -- and it had to be in a community where I wanted to live, where I wanted my family to live." He is married to Karina Mahtani-Mitchell, a freelance contributor of entertainment reports to CBS, who may also do some work for WKYC. They have four children, the oldest in college, the youngest age 4.
"I talked to a lot of local markets around the country, but when I talked to WKYC, it was clear to me, quite frankly, that it was a perfect fit for me," Mitchell said.
He maintained that his move did not have to do with seeming declines in the importance of national broadcast news. "People have been talking about the decline of network news for years," he said. "It's still the big leagues. It's still the place, in crisis, that people turn to. … This was a professional and personal decision for Russ Mitchell. …
"I was in local TV for 10 years before going to the network 20 years ago," said Mitchell, who worked in his hometown of St. Louis, Dallas and Kansas City. "And over the years I've discovered that I've missed the buzz of a local newsroom. I was at WFAA (in Dallas) in the early '80s, which was a powerhouse operation, and that newsroom hummed."
There will be off-camera adjustments. Mitchell said he had not settled on where to live. And his middle children, ages 16 and 13, will finish their school years in New York before coming west. And he faces the challenge of being managing editor of the WKYC news, which he said was already "a great product."
He will be talking with news director Rita Andolsen and other staff "and see what direction they want to go in. I think, in talking to them, that they are committed to a solid news broadcast that is done in a professionally produced way, that gets the news right. And hopefully first, but right is more important."
He will bring the experience of having learned from people he considers some of the best in the news business, such as Dan Rather and the late Ed Bradley. But he is also working in a changing news world, where social media like Facebook and Twitter are now part of the process.
"I am going to have to do more of that," he said. "I'm on Facebook now. I have a personal page. I'll probably get … a Facebook fan page that some people have. I'm on Twitter now. I don't tweet very often. I'm gonna have to up my game as far as that goes. That's very important. … I know that, going into a community and especially somebody like me who wants to become part of that community, I'm going to have to have an online presence."
And there's another challenge here: making news judgments, and talking about, a community where he has not lived.
"I think it's going to be an organic process," he said. "I'm still going to rely on the staff to help me out. And I'm going to study very hard to get to know the city of Cleveland. I think what that (managing editor) title says is that this guy is coming in and he's going to be part of the editorial process. He's not coming in just to read the news. He's coming in to have a voice about our news product.
"I know that's not easy, in terms of coming in and learning local pronunciations and those kinds of things," he said. "I'm going to work very hard at that. I hope I don't mangle too many of those. … And there's a great staff there. I trust that they will keep me honest, and help me as well."
He will replace Romona Robinson.
Updated notes: Mitchell will have a co-anchor who is still in the process of being hired. Not clear if that co-anchor will be in place on Jan. 16, or if Mitchell will work with a fill-in or just go solo until the new co-anchor is in place.To read more or comment...
I love this movie (and the book). The official word:
To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the screen's most beloved and critically acclaimed films, celebrates its 50thanniversary with a commemorative Limited Edition Collector's Series Blu-ray™ Combo Pack as well as on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 31, 2012. The powerful and poignant adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel hits the half-century mark, digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35MM original film elements, plus more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus features chronicling the making of the cinematic masterpiece.To read more or comment...
Pop culture writer Rich Heldenfels touts the latest in movies, books and home video releasesTo read more or comment...
The official word: For the first time, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and NBC's Wild Card Saturday doubleheader will be available to fans on television, online and on select mobile phones, the NFL announced today. NBC's postseason games will be broadcast on NBC as well as streamed live on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, and will be available on NFL Mobile only from Verizon. This marks the first time postseason games will be available in the U.S. via live online streaming and via a mobile app.
The live NFL.com and NBCSports.com coverage will come from NBC's TV coverage of the games. Complementing that stream will be a number of extra features to enrich the viewing experience including additional camera angles, in-game highlights, live statistics and other interactive elements.To read more or comment...
The official word: From 2011 Sundance Film Festival "Best Director" winner Sean Durkin, in his feature film debut, and featuring breakout star Elizabeth Olsen in her "Best Female Lead" Film Independent Spirit Award nominated role, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE arrives on Blu-ray and DVD February 21 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
After escaping from a dangerous cult and the watchful eye of its charismatic leader, a young woman named Martha (Olsen) tries to reclaim a normal life with her family. But the haunting memories from Martha's past trigger a chilling paranoia — and nowhere seems safe as the fragile line between her reality and delusions begin to blur.To read more or comment...
The official word: Millennium Entertainment proudly announces the VOD, DVD and digital release of High Road, featuring an all-star cast and showcasing a totally improvised script. The comedy will be available on March 6th on VOD, DVD at an SRP of $28.99, Blu-ray at an SRP of $29.99, as well as digitally (iTunes).
Directed by Matt Walsh, a co-founding member of world-renowned comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, High Road stars Lizzy Caplan (127 Hours, Hot Tub Time Machine, Mean Girls, "Party Down"), Abby Elliot (No Strings Attached, "Saturday Night Live", "King of the Hill"), Ed Helms (The Hangover 1 & 2, Cedar Rapids, "The Office"), Rob Riggle (Going the Distance, The Other Guys, Killers, The Hangover), Horatio Sanz (Step Brothers, Year One, "Saturday Night Live") and Zach Woods (The Other Guys, "The Office"). High Road is written by Walsh and Josh Weiner and produced by Kirk Roos, Matt Walsh and Inman Young. The film was executive produced by Jeff Schlossman and Erik Rommesmo.To read more or comment...
The official word: The record-breaking franchise that has terrified audiences around the world returns with the scariest story yet as PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 debuts on January 24, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will also be available On Demand. "Terrifying" (Time) with "heart-pounding scares" (BloodyDisgusting.com), PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 takes audiences back to where it all began with the masterminds behind the first two films returning to craft a hauntingly chilling follow up. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the filmmakers who created the unsettling sensation Catfish, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 achieved the biggest theatrical debut for a horror film ever, ultimately earning more than $200 million worldwide.
Arriving on January 24th, the PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes both the theatrical version of the film and an unrated version with footage not seen in theaters, as well as Lost Tapes that reveal more footage not seen in the film. In addition, all Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.To read more or comment...
Good weekend so far. My younger son is home from Army training, giving us a chance to catch up after his being away nearly a year. Shopping efforts falling into place. More decorations around the house. And I had a few things for your amusement in today's Beacon Journal and on Ohio.com.
For starters, there's this meditation on how a younger generation is looking past vintage Christmas movies to adopt its own favorites.To read more or comment...
The official word: The heart-tugging original feel-good series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" concludes its 9th and final season on ABC with two episodes in January 2012, including its biggest-ever build -- the 200th episode, in which the team builds 7 homes in 7 days for tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. The final two regularly scheduled episodes, "Gibbs Family" and "Joplin, Missouri," will air January 6 and January 13, respectively (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will continue on ABC with specials after this season.
During its run, the quintessential feel-good reality show transformed the lives of thousands of deserving families and galvanized communities and businesses to help their neighbors in need. "EM:HE" also put a spotlight on causes that touched these families, ranging from the treatment of serious illnesses or accident victims and the importance of foster care and adoption, to helping veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and the plight of the homeless, to campaigning against texting while driving and building coalitions to end bullying. Celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama, Elton John, Robin Williams, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Glenn Close, Tyler Perry, Mary J Blige, Carrie Underwood, David Duchovny, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Usher, KISS, Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Derek Jeter are among the many who "got on the bus" over the years to join the show. In addition, the series won multiple Emmys for Outstanding Reality Program, received six Emmy nominations, won two People's Choice Awards and an NAACP Image Award, as well as many additional honors.To read more or comment...
In case you missed it over at Ohio.com, here is my review of the new "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows."
And here are some thoughts about the new "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." I saw this on an IMAX screen and it was very impressive. But writing about it, I felt compelled to explain what form I saw it in, since most people will not benefit from the fancier presentation (or will choose to avoid the premium price). That raises the old question here about explaining the field conditions under which movies are seen -- big theater, small, crowded, not, cold, hot, theater, DVD, streaming video, and so on. It does, after all, make a difference -- as the "Go Big or Go Home" movie-theater promos argue.To read more or comment...
The official word: Experience a suspense-filled, futuristic run for survival – '70s style - as Warner Home Video (WHV) releases Logan's Run: The Complete Series. Based on the original novel and popular film, the cult classic science-fiction television series comes to DVD for the first time on April 10, 2012. The 3-disc collector's set includes all fourteen original episodes.
In the post-apocalyptic 24th century, the planet has been devastated by nuclear war and surviving communities exist in isolation. Citizens live in total bliss in the City of Domes until their 30th birthday, the date they are lured to an event called Carousel. They believe they might be renewed in a new form but instead they are executed. Not everyone accepts the propaganda and efforts to escape to Sanctuary, located outside of the city, are increasing. These "Runners" are hunted by Sandmen. Although he's a Sandman, Logan begins to question if being renewed actually occurs and if the outside is truly uninhabitable. When Logan tries to capture Jessica, she fuels his doubts and he ultimately joins her in an attempt to find Sanctuary. When news spreads of Logan's rebellion, Logan's former partner is sent in pursuit of the pair as they make their way through an unfamiliar world.To read more or comment...
All right, bad hip-hop. But you cannot imagine how much this made me smile:To read more or comment...
The official word: The beloved series "Star Trek: The Next Generation," including all 178 episodes from the seven seasons, will be transferred to true high-definition for the first time ever on Blu-ray and eventual runs on television and digital platforms both domestically and internationally.
While the first full season won't be available until later in 2012, CBS Home Entertainment is releasing "Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Next Level," a single Blu-ray disc to give fans a taste of the series in HD, on January 31, 2012. The disc will include the feature-length pilot – "Encounter at Farpoint" – as well as two more "fan favorite" episodes, "The Inner Light" (Season 5) and "Sins of the Father" (Season 3). The single disc will be available for a suggested retail price of $21.99.To read more or comment...
"THE SMOKING MAN IS BACK WITH HIS MEMOIR!" said an email touting the book "Where There's Smoke" by William B. Davis, who played the Cigarette Smoking Man on "The X-Files." The book came out in October, but publicists never give up.
Added the note: "While the name William B. Davis may not be a household name, Davis certainly has a face that is instantly recognizable to millions of people worldwide as the Cigarette Smoking Man or 'Cancerman' in the hit television series The X-Files. His legions of fans worldwide continue to enjoy his guest appearances on shows such as Human Target, Capricia, and Supernatural. In his revealing memoir, WHERE THERE'S SMOKE: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (December 2001, ECW), David details his life events leading up to his late in life success on THE X-Files and recounts how his character evolved over the course of the series of the show. He also provides plenty of humorous anecdotes and insider stories from the set, and dishes candidly about the show's famous co-stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny."To read more or comment...
Aside from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," I have not been amused by this guy. Oh, well. The official word: X has closed a deal with acclaimed actor/comedian Russell Brand for six half-hour installments of an unscripted late night series (untitled), which will debut in the spring of 2012, announced Nick Grad, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, FX.
These will feature Brand's unvarnished, unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture. The six installments will be shot in front of a live audience and the format will draw heavily on interaction with that audience.To read more or comment...
The official word: Celebrating the extraordinary, 80-year career of an iconic show business legend, The Jazz Singer comes to DVD Feb. 7 from Inception Media Group. . . .
While the vast majority of Lewis' extraordinary body of work is readily available, The Jazz Singer – a rare dramatic performance by Lewis, produced as a special for NBC's Lincoln-Mercury Startime TV series – has never been rebroadcast or distributed in any home format since its original 1959 airing.To read more or comment...
When I look at these lists, my head starts to explode. So I'll leave it at this: "Glee" but not "Community"?
The official list:
a. THE DESCENDANTS
Ad Hominem Enterprises; Fox Searchlight Pictures
b. THE HELP
DreamWorks Pictures, Participant Media; Touchstone Pictures
c. HUGO
Paramount Pictures presents a GK Films Production; Paramount Pictures
d. THE IDES OF MARCH
Columbia Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media Group, Crystal City
Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing
e. MONEYBALL
Columbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing International
f. WAR HORSE
DreamWorks Pictures; Touchstone Pictures
a. GLENN CLOSE ALBERT NOBBS
b. VIOLA DAVIS THE HELP
c. ROONEY MARA THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON
d. MERYL STREEP THE IRON LADY
e. TILDA SWINTON WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
a. GEORGE CLOONEY THE DESCENDANTS
b. LEONARDO DICAPRIO J. EDGAR
c. MICHAEL FASSBENDER SHAME
d. RYAN GOSLING THE IDES OF MARCH
e. BRAD PITT MONEYBALL
a. 50/50
Summit Entertainment and Mandate Pictures; Summit Entertainment
b. THE ARTIST
a La Petite Reine – Studio 37 – La Classe Americaine – JD Prod- France3 Cinema -
Jouror Production-uFilms coproduction; The Weinstein Company
c. BRIDESMAIDS
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions; Universal Pictures
d. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
A Mediapro, Versatil Cinema & Gravier Production; Sony Pictures Classics
e. MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
The Weinstein Company; The Weinstein Company
a. JODIE FOSTER CARNAGE
b. CHARLIZE THERON YOUNG ADULT
c. KRISTEN WIIG BRIDESMAIDS
d. MICHELLE WILLIAMS MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
e. KATE WINSLET CARNAGE
a. JEAN DUJARDIN THE ARTIST
b. BRENDAN GLEESON THE GUARD
c. JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT 50/50
d. RYAN GOSLING CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE.
e. OWEN WILSON MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
The official word: "Artists of the Silent Screen," a film series showcasing some of the greatest talents of the silent era, will run from Jan. 7 through February 26 at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Boulevard in University Circle. Among the 14 short and feature-length films to be shown are works directed by D.W. Griffith, Georges Méliès, Erich von Stroheim, Sergei Eisenstein, and Fritz Lang, and starring such luminaries as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Gloria Swanson, John Gilbert, and Lillian Gish.
"Silent films are some of the greatest glories of world cinema," says Cinematheque Director John Ewing. "With the new silent film THE ARTIST winning universal acclaim, the time seemed right to revive some of the authentic silent masterpieces from the first three decades of the last century."To read more or comment...
It's not that I dislike "Suits," but best actor in a drama series?
The awards air Jan. 29 on TNT.
The official list:
18th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® NOMINATIONS
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
DEMIÁN BICHIR / Carlos Galindo - "A BETTER LIFE" (Summit Entertainment)
GEORGE CLOONEY / Matt King - "THE DESCENDANTS" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO / J. Edgar Hoover - "J. EDGAR" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
JEAN DUJARDIN / George - "THE ARTIST" (The Weinstein Company)
BRAD PITT / Billy Beane - "MONEYBALL" (Columbia Pictures)
Local participating theaters include Regal Interstate Park 18, Cinemark Tinseltown and Regal Hudson.
The official word: Moviegoers will get a jump on one of the most highly-anticipated films of the season as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opens one day early beginning on December 20 at 7 p.m. nationwide, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.
Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, "This is one of the busiest times of the year for moviegoing and we can't wait to share this outstanding thriller with audiences all over the world. We feel that by opening for night-time shows on December 20th, fans of the book will be given the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on the release of an exceptional film."
In The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Academy Award®-nominated director David Fincher (The Social Network) uncoils the world of Stieg Larsson's global blockbuster thriller on the screen. Within the story's labyrinth lie murder, corruption, family secrets and the inner demons of the two unexpected partners chasing the truth of a 40-year-old mystery. Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is a financial reporter determined to restore his honor after being convicted of libel. Engaged by one of Sweden's wealthiest industrialists, Henrik Vanger (Academy Award® nominee Christopher Plummer), to get to the bottom of the long-ago disappearance of his beloved niece, Harriet – murdered, Vanger believes, by a member of his large family – the journalist heads to a remote island on the frozen Swedish coast, unaware of what awaits him. At the same time, Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), an unusual but ingenious investigator with Milton Security, is hired to do a background check on Blomkvist, a job that ultimately leads to her joining Mikael in his investigation of who killed Harriet Vanger. Though Lisbeth shields herself from a world that has repeatedly betrayed her, her hacking skills and single-minded focus become invaluable. While Mikael goes face-to-face with the tight-lipped Vangers, Lisbeth plies the wired shadows. They begin to trace a chain of homicides from the past into the present, forging a fragile strand of trust even as they are pulled into the most savage currents of modern crime. The screenplay is by Steven Zaillian, based on the book by Stieg Larsson originally published by Norstedts. The producers are Scott Rudin, Ole Søndberg, Søren Stærmose, and Ceán Chaffin. The film is presented by Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.
She will succeed Stacey Bell on the 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts. McCool told me she takes the anchor chair on Jan. 2; she called the promotion "awesome." Full story for tomorrow's Beacon Journal.
No word on what will happen on the station's morning show, although Kristi Capel may add it to her duties. After the jump is an interview I did with McCool back in '05, covering her journey to WJW, away from it and back again.To read more or comment...
Highlights provided from the interview ...
On firing Charlie Sheen:
"The [studio and the network] chose to make a moral decision as opposed to a financial one. This was not a game. This was drug addiction writ large. This was big-time cocaine, and in his own words, an 'epic drug run' that could have ended with either his death or someone else's."
On giving Two and a Half Men an extreme makeover by bringing in a new star:
"I thought, why not find out if we can do it? If we failed, what have we failed at? Making a sitcom? Then it became exciting. We got to do something none of us ever dreamed of doing: We got to end a series and start a new series in 20 minutes."
The official word: Good morning,
The December 25 issue of PARADE features a rare interview with legendary singer and actress Doris Day, who recently released a new album, My Heart. ...
Here are some highlights:To read more or comment...
This and that:
Recommended: "Appropriate Adult" on Sundance on Saturday night. Dominic West and Emily Watson star in this drama based on a real-life serial killer played with horrifying skill by "The Wire's" West. Watson is an "appropriate adult" assigned to cases where the accused is believed to be limited mentally; she begins to focus more and more on getting the killer to confess all his crimes. But nothing in this case proves simple. Harrowing but constantly watchable. Should also appeal to fans of the "Red Riding" films. You can read more about the case and the controversy around the film here. But you may want to wait until after seeing the film to read about it, since some info may be a spoiler for the movie itself.To read more or comment...
In case you missed it, WJW is carrying the Browns-Steelers game tonight, which means that "X Factor" and "Bones" will be delayed. "X Factor" will air immediately after the game ends, whenever that will be. More details on the station's plans are here.
I noted the passing of Dobie Gray here and in my latest video. Also in the news, the death of Howard Tate, another fine singer. (Janis Joplin covered his "Get It While You Can.") Here's some Tate for you:To read more or comment...
The New York Times obit is here. Morgan was 96.
His major claim to fame was playing Sherman Potter on "MASH," but Morgan's career went long before (and after) that series. He was the sort of character actor who could do anything, was not demanding of screen time, but could steal just about any scene if he chose to.To read more or comment...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2012 inductees for a ceremony to be held in Cleveland. The new members include Beastie Boys, Donovan, Guns 'N Roses, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the aggregate Small Faces/Faces as performers; Freddie King as an early influence, Don Kirshner as non-performer and, under the award for musical excellence, Tom Dowd, Glyn Johns and Cosimo Matassa. See the link above for more info and be aware that Tom Dowd, for one, is a god. Update: I have posted the Rock Hall's bios of the new inductees after the jump.
Some vintage Small Faces:To read more or comment...
Also on video today is "The Help," which I liked very much. If you are thinking about buying it, here's my review of the movie. From the Akron Beacon Journal, Aug. 10, 2011:
The Help is a powerful and intelligent drama about two women, maids in Jackson, Miss., in the early '60s. In fact, I wish it told us more of their stories, and less about the third major character, a young would-be writer in the same community.
In saying that, I know that I am entering the complicated racial territory surrounding Kathryn Stockett's novel, which is the basis for the movie. And I want to be clear that the movie is, overall, very good, the kind that will draw tears and laughs and even some cheers. But because the novel, like the movie, tells the story of African-American women at least partly through the filter of a white character, it runs the risk of being seen as yet another diminishing of the African-American experience in favor of the white point of view. And The Help on-screen suggests that once again Hollywood does not believe a mass audience will go to a movie without at least one key white character — in this case the writer Skeeter (played by Emma Stone).
But The Help does not entirely fall into that trap because the two African-Americans, Aibileen (Viola Davis) and Minny (Octavia Spencer), are powerful in their own right. Questioning the novel in Entertainment Weekly, novelist Martha Southgate said Minny and Aibileen "didn't need Skeeter to guide them to the light." The film very much understands that. The white characters are changed by the African-American ones far more than the other way around.
The sequel to "The Hangover" is on video today, so I am posting my review of the movie when it reached theaters. From the Akron Beacon Journal, May 26, 2011:
The Hangover Part II is a sluggish sequel of the comedy hit The Hangover, an attempt to recreate the magic of the 2009 comedy smash by basically making the same movie over again.To read more or comment...
By the way, the network also noted that "I Hate My Teenage Daughter," "Bones" and "Glee" will be back in the spring.
The official word: FOX is announcing 2011-2012 midseason premiere dates for new and returning series, including the return of AMERICAN IDOL; the debuts of new dramas TOUCH, ALCATRAZ and THE FINDER; and the launch of new animated series NAPOLEON DYNAMITE.To read more or comment...
The official word: Stephen Colbert and The Colbert Nation will be rockin' out to the infectious rhythms of The Black Keys when the band appears on "The Colbert Report" on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. The band will perform their newest single, "Lonely Boy," in support of the release of their latest album El Camino. In addition to "Lonely Boy," the band will perform a second song, "Gold on the Ceiling," that will be available for viewing exclusively at www.ColbertNation.com.
The Black Keys appearance on "The Colbert Report" coincides with the release of their newest album, El Camino, which is produced by Danger Mouse and The Black Keys and will be released nationwide by Nonesuch Records the same day as their appearance on COMEDY CENTRAL. In advance of the release, five tracks from the new album are currently streaming on The Black Keys Web site at www.theblackkeys.com.To read more or comment...


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Dolly Parton shares details behind upcoming album 'Blue Smoke'
Listen to Dolly Parton on iHeartRadio
Dolly Parton admits the cover of her upcoming album, Blue Smoke, features a manufactured image.
Dolly also thinks the name "Blue Smoke" is appropriate for the record. The country star explains that it references the Smoky Mountains, which is where she was raised. She adds that the disc has "a lot of bluegrass flavors to it," so she believes the "blue" in the title sort of reflects the album's sound.
"Blue Smoke" will arrive in stores on May 13th. Parton will support the release with an appearance on QVC this weekend. She'll give a special performance of songs from the album along with a selection of hits. "Dolly Parton Q Sessions Live from Nashville - featuring Blue Smoke" will air on QVC Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
In addition, QVC will offer an exclusive deluxe edition of the album that includes a bonus disc of live tracks.
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I have several helicopters, but this is more fun and far more easy to control. Can also be used in some wind where as my helicopters have to sit on the ground. I can take pictures of my kids on our Seadoos, swimming, being towed by our boat, all from above which gives a totally different perspective. I find the controls to be easy to use, it hovers be itself, and maybe most important the GPS brings it home if the connection gets broken or you go to far out.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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LISTEN: Ellie Goulding previews new single 'Burn'
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Ellie Goulding is prepping for the release of her next single "Burn," which is expected to hit radio this month. She's already started working on its music video, which is being put together with fan videos created on the smartphone app Vine.
Ellie "casually dropped" the link to her new song on Twitter for her fans.
Casual drop- Here's a link to my new single. It's called BURN http://t.co/pszhALAapf— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) July 4, 2013
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Phil Mickelson thrills his way to British Open victory
GULLANE, Scotland – And out of nowhere, it's Phil Mickelson.
Just a few weeks removed from one of the most bitter defeats of his career, blowing the final-round lead at the U.S. Open, Mickelson crossed the pond and claimed his first-ever British Open championship in dominant fashion, winning by three strokes over Henrik Stenson.
"I can't explain the feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment," Mickelson said. "Today was one of the best rounds I've ever played."
He was an unlikely winner coming into the tournament, but even more so as he entered the final round five shots in the rear of third-round leader Lee Westwood.
To catch up, not only would he have to go low at Muirfield, which wasn't giving anyone much, but he'd have to leapfrog the likes of Tiger Woods and Adam Scott to do it.
He didn't just leapfrog them. The man whose vertical tops out at a few inches went Air Jordan…on the entire field.
Playing in the fifth-to-last group, Mickelson made a pair of birdies on the front nine to pull within two strokes of the lead but still seemingly a long way from hoisting the Claret Jug, especially after a bogey at 10 moved him back to 1-over par.
That looked to be it for Lefty, as Muirfield's back nine had proven to be tougher to stomach than two-week-old haggis. Mickelson was 4-over on the back in the first three rounds, so what happened Sunday afternoon was, well, stunning.
A birdie at 13 moved him back to even par, then he hit the accelerator. Another birdie at 14, then another at 17 put him two shots clear of the field.
"The whole day [Caddie Jim Mackay] and I stayed in each shot trying to give ourselves the best chance possible," Mickelson said. "You need luck but you have to have the right bounces. When I made those putts on 13 and 14 that was amazing. You have to make those putts."
He walked up 18 to a standing ovation needing not much more than par to win it.
"Come on Phil, give us a thrill," one fan yelled.
Mickelson promptly knocked in a 14-foot birdie for a final round 66, tied for the lowest of the tournament.
Thrill given, engraving on the Claret Jug started.
The hug that came next with his family lasted longer than most, and why not? Mickelson has been in 19 Opens, finishing 40th or worse 10 times.
Those aren't the kind of results you'd expect from a genius shot maker in a tournament that requires genius shot making. But the old grip-it-and-rip-it Phil never quite fit the British mentality.
He came in with a different mindset this week, one he'd used to claim the Scottish Open a week ago. The only real hiccup all week here was a four-putt at 16 on Friday that very easily could have derailed his weekend.


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Obama unveils populist agenda in State of Union address
(Washington, DC) -- As he enters his sixth year in the White House, President Obama is unveiling a decidedly populist agenda. Delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, the President argued that millions of struggling families are not benefiting from an improving economy. Obama said income inequality has deepened and "upward mobility has stalled." He urged Congress to embrace "concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class." The President also vowed to use executive actions, whenever possible, if Congress is not more proactive.
Citing economic progress, the President said unemployment is at the lowest point in five years. He noted falling deficits, a rebounding housing market and a resurgent manufacturing sector. Obama said corporate profits and stock prices have never been higher. He noted that 2014 could be a "breakthrough year" for the U.S. but warned that partisan gridlock in Washington could continue to hinder a more robust recovery. He urged Republicans and Democrats to set aside differences and make 2014 a "year of action."
The President called for a boost in the national minimum wage. He said it will help families while giving business customers "more money to spend." Obama added, "Give America a raise." He said he will soon issue an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay federally-funded employees at least ten-dollars-and-ten-cents per hour.
Obama urged Congress to extend longterm unemployment benefits. Jobless aid for more than a million-and-a-half Americans expired on December 28th. The President called them "hardworking, responsible Americans" who "need help right now." He also unveiled new jobs training initiatives and asked lawmakers for their support.
The President called for equal pay for women, saying it's time to end policies that belong in an episode of "Mad Men." He also defended the healthcare reform law and chided congressional Republicans for repeated efforts to repeal or hinder the law. Obama said, "Let's not have another forty-something votes to repeal a law that's already helping millions of Americans." He challenged Republican critics to offer specific alternatives which would cut costs, cover more people increase choice.
The President argued that is time to fix a broken immigration system. He said comprehensive immigration reform will boost the economy and further reduce deficits. The Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill last year but the measure stalled in the Republican-led House. Recent moves in the House suggest the possibility of some immigration legislation being voted on by summer.
Citing the deadly school shooting massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Obama vowed to "keep trying" to improve gun safety, with or without Congress. The Newtown tragedy in late 2012 prompted a huge push by the administration for new gun controls but the efforts fell flat in Congress.
The President defended diplomatic efforts to end the civil war in Syria and prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. He also threatened to veto new congressional sanctions on Iran while international negotiations with Tehran are ongoing. Meantime, Obama vowed to continue pursuing a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.


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Gallup: Americans not very concerned about gun violence, immigration reform
In a list of 12 priorities for leaders in Washington, Americans ranked gun violence and immigration reform at the very bottom, as the 11th and 12th priorities, respectively.
The Gallup survey released Tuesday reveals that two of the major issues dominating headlines and the attention of lawmakers are not the issues most Americans rank as a top or high priority. The top priorities for Americans, according to the survey are "creating more jobs" and "helping the economy grow," both with 86 percent of Americans saying those issues should be the number one priorities.


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This is the leather backpack with a padded internal pocket designed especially to hold an iPad or e-reader. Made from top-grain Colombian vachetta leather with natural variations in pigment and texture, the backpack's protective pocket is large enough to hold an iPad even when cradled in a case. It has a separate main compartment that fits files, paper pads and magazines, and a side pocket that is slightly larger than typical phone pockets to hold the most up-to-date mobile devices. An outer pocket accommodates power cords, wallets and other essentials, and the straps are adjustable for maximum comfort while still carrying electronics securely against the back. The interior is lined in nylon. Durable antiqued hardware. Tan. 15" H x 12" W x 6" D. (2 lbs.)
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Looks great....works very well!
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By World traveler Candy
from Overland Park, KS
I been looking for one like this for years. Very well made. Well made straps. My Iphone fits excellent in side pocket. I will carry this one for a longtime to come.
Yea, a leather backpack iPad-purse!
By Kerry the motorcycle chick
from San Dimas, CA
It is the perfect size for me to use as a purse and carry my iPad. Love the convenience of the backpack style.It needed interior pockets for organization so badly that I added some myself. Prior to the addition, the deep main pocket was difficult to find items in. I also added a clip to hook my keys.I hate the phone pocket. It is ugly and easy to snag on things. The phone pocket would be better placed under the front flap with allowance for the variety of sizes and shapes of modern smart phones.It needs more adjustability in the straps. I'm 5'8" and need to have a few more holes punched in the straps.
The Backpack I have been waiting for!
By Libby
from Edmond, OK
I saw a young woman in 1978 with a leather backpack, and I have been searching for something similar since. I've bought several, trying to get the same look. Now, I have finally found 'my' backpack, but it is very much for the 21st century. The leather of this back pack is beautiful. Soft, but durable. Ample pockets for all your techie needs. (warning...if you have a thick case for your iPad, it may not fit in the designated spot), but there is another compartment next to it if you need more bulk. Put your Kindle in the smaller compartment! Lots of pockets, zipped for all your other stuff...planner, magazines, waterbottle, books and craft projects. I give this backpack no mercy, I shove it into a small locker at work, throw it on the floor of my car. Already I see a lovely patina happening which makes this backpack 'mine'. There is an exterior pocket for your smart phone, if your like...I carry mine in my pocket, but good to have the option.
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I bought for my husband. He loves it. Its a great size. small enough so it is not clunky. But has plenty of room to put lots of stuff.
Nice product
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from Long Island, new york
Great product........beautiful.......just a little heavy
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OpenStack: Blueprint for Deployment Success
Available On Demand
Duration 60min
Pete Yamasaki
Director, Product Management, DCSS
Pete Yamasaki
Pete Yamasaki is Director of Product Management for AMD's SeaMicro family of fabric compute systems. He has over 20 years of experience in high performance servers, data center networking, and cloud solutions. Prior to AMD-SeaMicro Pete was with the Data Center and Cloud Practice at Cisco Systems.
Bryan Thompson
Director of Product Management
Bryan Thompson
As Director of Product Management, Bryan Thompson leads the product direction for Rackspace's private cloud offerings. Bryan has over fifteen years of experience in product and engineering leadership roles in different technology companies including Amazon.com, Limelight Networks and most recently Tier 3.
OpenStack is a set of applications with many different deployment options.
Without the right blueprint, deployments can get complicated and not allow the user to fully benefit from OpenStacks capabilities.
Join this webinar and discover how you can:
- Gain insights into server innovations that simplify the deployment and ongoing maintenance of OpenStack while dramatically reducing space and power
- Determine the key to successful sizing for your OpenStack workloads to optimize your CAPEX and OPEX budgets
- Design and execute a successful OpenStack cloud that is power efficient in just a single rack
- Learn how a company facilitates trillions of ad transactions in the blink of an eye and their plans to use OpenStack to optimize their global data center deployment
This webinar provides compelling insights and learnings from real life OpenStack deployments.
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Man convicted in death of Usher's stepson sentenced to four years
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Jeffrey Simon Hubbard will spend the next four years behind bars for the death of Usher's stepson in a 2012 boating accident.
According to the "Atlanta Journal Constitution," Hubbard was sentenced Wednesday after a jury in Hall County, Georgia convicted him of homicide by vessel last month. Hubbard was also found guilty of serious injury by vessel, reckless operation, unlawful operation of a personal watercraft and a boat traffic violation.
Eleven-year-old Kile Glover was riding on an inner tube on Georgia's Lake Lanier in July 2012 when he was struck by Hubbard's personal watercraft. He was declared brain dead and died nearly two weeks later.
Kile Glover is the son of Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, and Ryan Glover. Tameka and Usher married in September 2007, but divorced in 2009.
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PHOTO: Justin Bieber appears in court wearing jail jumpsuit
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Justin Bieber appeared in front of a judge in a Miami courtroom on Thursday following hisearly morning DUI and drag racing arrest.
[UPDATE: Justin Bieber arrested for DUI, drag racing, & resisting arrest]
The judge set bail at $2,500.
It breaks down to $1,000 for resisting arrest without violence; $1,000 for driving under the influence; and $500 for driving with an expired license.
[Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine speaks out on Justin Bieber arrest]
He wore an orange jail jumpsuit for the occasion.
Bieber is expected to post bail shortly.
He reportedly blew a 0.04 on the blood-alcohol Breathalyzer test, which is below the drunk-driving threshold for 21-and-over drivers — but obviously illegal for underage drinkers.
[LISTEN: One Belieber is very upset about Justin Bieber]
It's expected that he'll receive an automatic license suspension.
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LISTEN: Kanye West reveals who is more skilled than he is
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While in Chicago for the Yeezus tour, Kanye West stopped by WGCI's The Morning Riot, and the creative genius talked about who he could work with that is more skilled than he is.
Yeezy said, "Everyone I work with is more skilled than me ... at something." He goes on to say, "Like I worked with my driver this morning, and he got me here, he was more skilled at getting me here, and more skilled than driving than me."
Joking aside, he says, "If I wanted to make my own sneaker, and said 'I'm gonna do a sneaker as hot as the Jordan, but I'm gonna do it without Nike or without Adidas,' how do you think that sneaker would come out? It would come out made of some cardboard and some fabric!"
He even mentions his fiance Kim Kardashian. He told The Morning Riot, "If I tried to make my child without Kim Kardashian, she wouldn't have come out as good!"
Kanye also talks about the Sway controversy, and addresses the police officer comments.
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HEROES: Teens rescue kidnapping victim who mouthed 'help me' at them from car
A woman who was kidnapped and forced into her car by a gunman in downtown Dallas two weeks ago managed to get the attention of two teenagers in a nearby car by mouthing the words, "Help me," according to a dramatic 911 call released Wednesday.
The teens called police and officers rescued the woman within minutes.
"Yes, I'm on the highway," Aaron Arias first told a Kaufman County Sheriff's Office dispatcher. "I'm witnessing a robbery; not a robbery -- a kidnapping."


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Why Hundreds of Immigrants Are Rushing the Border in Broad Daylight
A pack of underaged migrants, many with their mothers, many more without, stand on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande in broad daylight, with less than a mile of water between them and Texas. They can see the Border Patrol agents from here, the sun reflecting off their white, air-conditioned trucks, and chances are the Border Patrol can see them. But it doesn't matter. In fact, the migrants are standing at this particular point—away from an official port of entry but close to Border Patrol's regularly patrolled routes—because they want to get caught.
In recent weeks, the size of these groups has swelled to up to 100. On at least three occasions, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents have encountered groups of nearly 200 migrants. However, Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs Specialist Dennis Smith notes, these blocs of border crossers "are not attempting to abscond."
It's a long and dangerous journey to this symbolic river from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, where many of these young migrants are trying to leave behind a life plagued by poverty and gang violence. Despite the Obama administration's attempts to send the message—along with millions of dollars in aid—to these Central American countries that unaccompanied minors caught crossing the border illegally will not be allowed to stay, smugglers promise that the conditions they'll encounter once picked up by Border Patrol are still infinitely better than the conditions they're fleeing. And until the president manages to successfully clear the immigration court backlog and carry out quick and consistent deportation proceedings, there's some truth to the smugglers' promise.
According to a recent Los Angeles Times report, mostly Central American families and unaccompanied minors are arriving in the U.S. via Texas'Rio Grande Valley at a rate of more than 35,000 per month. The Southwest border is expected to receive a total of 90,000 lone children and teenagers from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador by the end of this year—that's not including the kids who cross with their mothers.
Under existing U.S. law, minors from countries other than Mexico must be held in Customs and Border Protection custory for no more than 72 hours before they become the responsibility of the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement. It's up to ORR, then, to house them, ideally with relatives, during their deportation proceedings—which can take years.
U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, of south Florida, is currently in Brownsville, Texas meeting with some of the children and families who are overflowing the official and makeshift detention centers there. He told The Daily Beast that the majority of the kids he's spoken to said they came to the United States in hopes of reuniting with a parent who lives here. He says the current flow of families and children over the border can be traced back to the rampant gang violence taking hold in Central America, the sophisticated smuggling networks who've found the loopholes in the U.S.'s broken immigration system, and the fact that Congress has no plans to fix them.
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- Nazis' 'Perfect Aryan' Child Was Jewish
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Computer offline? NSA can spy on it anyway
(NEWSER) – Anybody who thinks disconnecting their computer from the Internet will keep them safe from the prying eyes of the National Security Agency needs to think again, according to the New York Times. The agency has inserted software into around 100,000 computers worldwide that allows it to spy on those machines, even entering and altering data when they are offline, NSA documents and interviews with security experts reveal. Surveillance targets include the Chinese and Russian militaries as well as Mexican drug targets and even European Union trade bodies.


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Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Are Married!
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Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo are married!
The couple tied the knot at Flora Farm in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Saturday.
Levine sported a tux, while the bride wore a Marchesa gown.
Model Coco Rocha served as one of Prinsloo's bridesmaids.
Among the 275 friends and family members in attendance were Jonah Hill, Erin Heatherston, Robert Downey Jr., Candice Swanepoel, and Jason Segel.
And of course on hand were Levine's Maroon 5 bandmates James Valentine and Jesse Carmichael.
The "Sexiest Man Alive" and Prinsloo got engaged in 2013.
Mazel tov!
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FTC teamed up with Fallen to create a FTC colorway for Jack Curtin's new shoe. There was a party last Saturday at FTCSF with a rafflle, product toss, and a performance by San Francisco's own, Cellski. The whole city came out and a good time was had by all.
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NY rail crash engineer has 'severe sleep apnea'
(NEWSER) – An engineer driving a speeding commuter train that derailed last year, killing four people, had a sleep disorder that interrupted his rest dozens of times each night and said he felt strangely "dazed" right before the crash, according to federal documents released today. Asked if he was clearheaded enough to realize he was entering a curve just before the Dec. 1 derailment in the Bronx, engineer William Rockefeller told investigators "apparently not." The Metro-North Railroad train hit the curve, which has a 30 mph speed limit, at 82 mph. More than 70 people were injured.
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Martin May Be Done With Dolphins
(Davie, FL) -- Offensive lineman Jonathan Martin may have played his last game for the Miami Dolphins. ESPN reports the alleged bullying victim wants to play in the NFL again, but feels he can't do it with the Dolphins and likely won't play again this year. According to the report, Martin is relieved to be away from the team after being picked on by teammates over the last year-and-a-half, most notably fellow lineman Richie Incognito. Martin is reportedly away from the team getting treatment for emotional distress. Incognito is suspended indefinitely while the NFL investigates allegations of racial slurs and insults directed at Martin through texts and voicemails. Incognito tells Fox Sports he didn't bully Martin, but regrets some of the language he used.


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While you were sleeping: Curling commences, snowboarders angry about halfpipe
While the United States slept, things were busy on the other side of the globe. Here is our recap of everything Olympics you may have missed overnight.
*Curling — and all the obligatory curling memes — commenced. Canada opened its bid to defend the Olympic title by scraping past Germany 11-8.
*The U.S. women's hockey team stomped Switzerland.
*U.S. alpine skier Julia Mancuso snagged the bronze in women's super combined.
*U.S. speedskaters J.R. Celski and Eddy Alvarez advanced to the short track semi-finals.
*Some snowboarders aren't too stoked about the Sochi halfpipe. "It's the Olympics. It should be flawless," American Danny Davis said. "What a lame showcase of snowboarding, and what a lame way to treat the athletes."
[ Related: Russia wins team figure skating ]
*Turns out "stoked" translates to "drunk" in Russian.
*The Winter Games witnessed its first wardrobe malfunction.
*Don't confuse ice dancer Charlie White's pretend girlfriend with his real girlfriend.
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Prescription Drugs and more present in Philip Seymour Hoffman's final days
(Yahoo!) - Authorities investigating the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman report that they found more than more than 50 glassine-type bags containing what they believe to be heroin in his New York City apartment on Sunday.
Investigators also found several bottles of prescription drugs and more than 20 used syringes in a plastic cup, CNN reports.
The bagged substances, which were marked with "Ace of Hearts" and "Ace of Spades," could have been laced with Fentanyl, an opiate that has been blamed for several deaths in the Northeast recently. Police are reportedly investigating whether Hoffman received a laced dose of heroin, which lead to his death.
"Dozens of individuals in the Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit areas have overdosed on a combination of heroin (or cocaine) and fentanyl, a narcotic analgesic that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine - and some have died. A powerful opiate pain reliever typically used after surgery or to treat patients with severe pain, fentanyl, like many prescription medications, can be deadly when abused," says the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
On Monday, NYPD reportedly launched an extensive investigation to track down Hoffman's dealer. An eyewitness allegedly told police investigators that he believed he saw Hoffman withdrawing a large sum of money from a bank ATM on Saturday night in the West Village and meeting with two men.
Despite the bevy of drug paraphernalia found inside Hoffman's apartment, those who saw the Oscar-winning actor in the final days leading up to his death reported that nothing seemed amiss.
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With its full-powered dual functions, the VersaVac is the ultimate multi-tasker. The on/off brushroll on the bagless vacuum function lets you easily transition from carpet to bare floors and back with the power you need to deep clean carpet dirt and the gentler touch required for hardwoods and other hard floor surfaces.
The steam mop function has variable steam settings for every floor in your home. VersaVac can be used on hardwoods, linoleum, tile and stone. It features a removable water tank for fill-at-the-sink convenience and a snap-on steam plate and re-usable pad to let you easily switch from vacuuming to steaming in seconds. Simply dial to the setting you want, wait for the green "Steam Ready" light — and you're ready to clean and sanitize your hard floors.*
The bagless VersaVac is a 2-in-1 cleaning system for both hard floors and carpet with full power for both functions. The on/off brushroll lets you easily transition from hard flooring to carpet.
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Removable water tank is easy to fill at the sink.
The steam pad clicks off easily with a light step on the foot lever.
Dumping the canister cup is easy: just click off the canister, empty and click it back on.
Double helix brushroll has on/off option giving speed choices for carpet and hard floors.
The snap-on steam plate lets you easily switch from vacuuming to steaming in seconds.
The Ultimate Handheld – perfect for above-the-floor cleaning
The Ultimate Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is a powerful, portable, lightweight vac that gives you an easy way to clean stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, curtains and everything else that's up high or hard-to-reach. It's backed with a 3-year limited warranty*
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- two-setting shoulder strap for carrying by hand or over the shoulder
- installed HEPA filter
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- 2-in-1 cleaning system works on both hard floors and carpet
- Bagless vacuum cleaner with easy-dump canister cup
- Easily transitions from hard floors to carpet with on/off brushroll option
- Chemical-free cleaning with steam function
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- 1400 watt steam mop with variable steam levels
- Trigger lock for constant steaming
- 30 ft. cord for multi-room cleaning range
- Comes with 2 washable, re-usable microfiber steam pads
- 2-year limited warranty**
* To sanitize hard floor surfaces, focus steam while mopping for at least 15 seconds. Results based on lab testing under controlled conditions. Results will vary based on use of the VersaVac and the surface to be cleaned.
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Ryan Seacrest confirms return to 'American Idol'
At least one member of the original "American Idol" family will be returning for the show's thirteenth season - Ryan Seacrest.
The host confirmed his return in an interview with "Access Hollywood," saying that the job has been a big part of his life and that he would like stay on as long as they'd like to have him.
Seacrest did not however have an inside scoop about next season's judges. He said that while Keith Urban - the only season 12 judge who hasn't backed out yet - was fantastic on the show, producers have yet to determine what the judges' panel will look like.
Seacrest is the only familiar face returning to "Idol," following the exits of veteran judge Randy Jackson and the show's longtime executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.
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HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will continue to enhance its Western equestrian programming line-up when outstanding horsemanship clinician Richard Winters unveils a new block of entertaining, informative, western horse riding shows, begining this Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. ET.
Last October, Winters debuted a series on HRTV that was well-received, and the new weekly "Richard Winters Horsemanship" half-hour series will commence on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
"Richard Winters Horsemanship" will showcase Winters' renowned skills as a teacher of proper horsemanship techniques, honing skills and conveying his vast knowledge to others. Winters, whose impressive career spans three decades, will cover a host a pertinent topics on a weekly basis. HRTV
His credentials include a World Championship title in the National Reined Cow Horse Association along with being an AA rated judge. In 2007, he was named champion of the West Coast Equine Experience $10,000 Colt Starting Challenge, along with being presented with the Monty Roberts' Equitarian Award for outstanding achievements in Horse/Human relationships.
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Kacey Musgraves is on board for the upcoming Grammy Awards. The singer, who joins Taylor Swift as the top country nominees heading into the event, will be making her Grammy performance debut at this year's ceremony.
Keith Urban has also joined the show's lineup, while Swift's appearance has been confirmed.
The event will also feature a performance from surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who'll also receive the 2014 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. And Carole King, who is this year's MusicCares Person of the Year, will also take the stage with Sara Bareilles.
John Legend and and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are also slated to appear.
LL Cool J will return to host the Grammys on Sunday, January 26th. CBS will televise the event live at Staples Center in Los Angeles from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Eastern.
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Carried inconspicuously in a purse or trouser pocket, this is the smallest umbrella available that opens and closes the canopy with the push of a button. Only available from Hammacher Schlemmer and just 8" long when closed, the umbrella instantly deploys its generous 40" diameter canopy when a button on its handle is pressed. When the skies clear, a second press of the button collapses the canopy (as with all umbrellas, the shaft must be manually retracted). Designed by a third-generation umbrella maker based in rainy Portland, Oregon, the umbrella is constructed with a nylon canopy and steel shaft, ribs, and stretchers that withstand breezes better than flimsily built compacts made with plastic. And unlike other so-called compacts, it's small enough to keep on your person at all times, so you'll never get caught unprepared by a sudden downpour. With wrist strap and nylon sleeve. Closed: 8" L x 2 3/4" diameter. (9 oz.) Black.
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By Anne
from Chapel Hill, NC
We ordered nine for family Christmas gifts and discovered too late that the H-S name is prominently displayed on the top -- we did not buy it to provide free ads for your company. The umbrella itself is great and well designed.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Very good - but with some limitations
By Zvi
from Edison, NJ
This umbrella is really easy to use since the automatic open feature pops it open right away. The "auto-close" is not really fully automatice since it simply [mostly] collapses canopy itself but the User still has to pull down the extended umbrella. However, I find that a minor annoyance.Of greater concern is that the canopy is NOT the "layered" canopy of the truly wind resistant umbrellas offered by Hammacher Schlemmer. As a result, even though the description of the umbrella emphasized its solid assembly in resisting the Wind, there is no real sense of how "wind resistant" the umbrella really IS. This is disappointing since I have (at home) a NON-automatic umbrella the same size as this one which DOES have the layered wind-resistant canopy.However, the overall usefulness appears very good.As to the "bottom line" -- I *would* recommend this umbrella -- but only after carefully explaining the fact that this is NOT really a true wind resistant model
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. A second press of the button is required to collapse the canopy, although the handle is closed by the carrier, similar to other umbrellas. To maintain the size of this umbrella, it does not have the additional lining layer of some of our other umbrellas.
(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
Exceeded Expectations
By WorldTraveler2
from Lakeland, Florida
I bought two of these umbrellas - one for my wife, and one for me. I figured if they were as good as advertised, they would be easier for us to have available when anticipating rain. And it DOES RAIN here in Central Florida. They are even better than I expected. I carry mine in the right rear pocket of my cargo shorts, and my wife can carry hers in most of her purses. Can't do that with any others that we've seen.They open AND close by pressing the button, which is pretty unique. Judging by the construction, they look like they'll last a long, long time. They're only built to protect one person, but that's okay - that's why they're so compact. I ordered three more for other family members. My grandson can carry his in his school backpack, my son in his work backpack, and my daughter in her work "carry-all."
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No umbrella will ever fully auto close
By distar97
from Bronxville NY
It's worth mentioning that NO umbrella can have buttons that allow auto open and then fully close. The reason you need to push it fully closed is YOU are supplying the power needed to charge the system.If you could simply press buttons to open and close you would have a kind of perpetual motion machine which we know is impossible. You CAN have it work in both directions if the umbrella has some type of power source, which poses practicality issues. It's far better to just have the user provide the mechanical energy needed to auto open then mostly close the umbrella. This is an excellent umbrella knowing it's not easy to make this small when closed.
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By Jannie
from Boston
I may be doing something wrong, but I could not get this umbrella to close easily. I had to push it closed and it's very hard to do that. I thought I had read that it closes with a push of a button, but I could not get that feature to work. We bought 2; I'll try the other one to see if it works that way.It is nice and compact and well-made, but because of that, it's a bit heavy for a purse. It fits, but it's not really very lightweight.
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great to keep handy for unexpected showe
By northernsuburbs
from Boston area
I am impressed with how small the closed umbrella is ... fits into glove compartment or that useless pouch behind the front seats of a car.I got one for each car.The open/close with one touch is also a great feature.
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Small is better
By sally
from Sarasota Fl
Fits in pocket or purse nicely
small - good quality product
By jack
from toms river, nj
it was small --- could not find a better product
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Good for Travelers
By Movin On
from Kentucky
Used for travel, very compact and light weight. Small size requires careful handling to stay dry.
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Love, Love, LOVE this!
By SandyB30
from Tyler, TX
I got two of these: one for my car and one for my husband's. I love these because you can just touch the button to close, unlike regular umbrellas where you get soaked with the car door open trying to close the umbrella.
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The Indians season may be coming to a close, but winter baseball is just beginning to heat up.
The Tribe is scheduled to have 24 minor laegue players suiting up throughout Major League Baseball's Winter Leagues, including three who are on the Indians 40-man roster in C Luke Carlin (Aguilas-Dominican League), 3B Jayson Nix (San Juan-Venezuelan League) and OF Nick Weglarz (Caracas-Venezuelan League).To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: It took several months, but Hector Ambriz finally found out why his right arm didn't feel quite right.
Ambriz will undergo elbow reconstruction surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament on Friday. The operation will be performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Anaheim, Calif., near Ambriz's home. The usual recovery time from Tommy John surgery is 12-18 months, so Ambriz is unlikely to pitch next year.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: With the season coming to a close, it's time to think -- or at least wonder -- about next year.
When spring training begins in mid-February, Grady Sizemore presumably will be recovered from micro-fracture surgery, but Michael Brantley, who has played center in his absence, has demonstrated that he can play the position every bit as well as Sizemore.
Moreover, even if the operation on Sizemore's knee is successful, it might leave him with less speed than he had formerly.
Consequently, which player will open the season in center and which player will be in left?
CLEVELAND: What was expected to be a 10-day absence from the lineup at most has ended Jason Donald's season.
Donald bruised a tendon in the index finger of his right hand trying to lay down a bunt. He bunted the ball directly off his finger and hasn't played since.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: Every year, the Indians pay a cash award to three minor leaguers who stand out in three non-traditional offensive categories.
The purpose of the awards is to stress the importance of patience at the plate and pitch recognition.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: Michael Brantley will miss his third straight start with a tight hamstring tonight against the Royals.
""Michael took extra hitting today and had no problems,'' manager Manny Acta said this afternoon. ""He'll be available off the bench tonight and probably play tomorrow.''
In addition to the sore hamstring, Brantley hasn't been feeling well.
CLEVELAND: This is the kind of year it's been for the Indians: When one player is ready to come back from an injury, another player gets hurt.
Asdrubal Cabrera is returning to the lineup tonight to face the Royals after missing three games with a sprained wrist. But Michael Brantley, who was scratched from Thursday night's lineup just before game time, will be on the bench tonight.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: Hector Ambriz might need surgery to repair his aching elbow, but he apparently has a choice of treatments.
""He's going to think about it and get back to (head trainer) Lonnie Soloff,'' manager Manny Acta said this afternoon.To read more or comment...
The Indians purchased the contracts of minor leaguers and RHP Vinnie Pestano and C Luke Carlin from Triple-A Columbus, along with adding Clippers manager Mike Sarbaugh to the coaching staff for the remainder of the season.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Pestano and Carlin, C Carlos Santana was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL and RHP Hector Ambriz was put on the 60-day DL with inflammation in his right elbow.To read more or comment...
The Indians signed a two-year Player Development Contract (PDC) extension with the 2010 International League champion Columbus Clippers, an agreement that runs through the 2014 season.
The two-year extension was signed just two days after the Clippers captured the Triple-A Championship with a 12-6 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers Tuesday.To read more or comment...
Winning the International League title last week was pretty awesome for the Indians Triple-A team in Columbus. But in adding yet another feather to their cap, the Clippers ended their 2010 season-to-remember by cruising to another easy, albeit important, postseason win.
Clippers LF Jerad Head helped lead yet another lopsided victory, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI to lead Columbus' 19-hit attack Tuesday in Oklahoma as the Clippers clubbed the Tacoma Rainiers 12-6 in the Triple-A Championship Game at Bricktown Ballpark.To read more or comment...
Today's game: CLEVELAND INDIANS (62-89) vs MINNESOTA TWINS (91-60) at 1:10 p.m. at Progressive Field.
Pitching matchup: Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco (1-0, 2.70 ERA) vs. Twins RHP Nick Blackburn (9-10, 5.43 ERA).
CF Michael Brantley (.236)
SS Drew Sutton (.391)
RF Shin-Soo Choo (.294)
DH Travis Hafner (.273)
LF Shelley Duncan (.232)
3B Jayson Nix (.227)
1B Matt LaPorta (.221)
2B Luis Valbuena (.183)
C Chris Gimenez (.196)
CF Denard Span (.267)
SS Alexi Casilla (.265)
DH Jason Kubel (.252)
3B Danny Valencia (.337)
1B Jose Morales (.211)
2B Matt Tolbert (.235)
LF Ben Revere (.167)
RF Jason Repko (.214)
C Drew Butera (.197)
The Indians were the only Major League organization to have two full-season affiliates win league titles in 2010 in low Class-A Lake County and Triple-A Columbus.
First, the Lake County Captains defeated the Clinton LumberKings 3-1 Monday night to claim the Midwest League Championship.To read more or comment...
MINNEAPOLIS: For the second time this season, Shin-Soo Choo has been named American League Player of the Week.
In six games through Sunday, Choo batted .500 (10-for-20) with four home runs, 11 RBI, seven runs and two steals. He compiled a .615 on-base percentage with the help of five walks. He also posted a 1.150 slugging percentage.
On Friday night at Kansas City, Choo hit three home runs for the first time in his career. The barrage included a grand slam and seven RBI.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Saturday night's numerous and lengthy rain delays plus the time it took to play the game itself added up to six hours, 37 minutes.
The marathon day and night at the ballpark followed by today's day game was not lost on manager Manny Acta, who made changes in the lineup to rest tired players.
Drew Sutton, who has made two starts at second, was in the lineup at short for the first time.To read more or comment...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.: When rain, lightning and thunder are the defining characteristics of a baseball game, you can bet that nobody at the ballpark had much fun.
Heavy showers and worse marred the Indians 6-4 win over the Royals Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium from before the first pitch to its conclusion, six hours, 37 minutes after it was scheduled to begin.To read more or comment...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.: With the Columbus Clippers having wrapped up the International League championship series Friday night, the Indians have recalled left-hander Aaron Laffey.
Laffey has been at Triple-A since Aug. 31, when he came off the disabled list. Laffey was placed on the DL July 23 with left shoulder fatigue, which no longer is an issue.To read more or comment...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.: The Indians made a roster move today, claiming outfielder Chad Huffman off the waiver wire from the Yankees.
Huffman spent most of the season at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre, where he batted .274 with 20 doubles, 10 home runs, 45 RBI and 48 runs in 104 games. He also had a .353 on-base percentage.
He played in nine games (four starts) with New York and was 3-for-18 with two RBI. He has been optioned to Columbus, which is in the midst of a playoff series with Durham.
Huffman was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team in 2009.
CLEVELAND: Jason Donald's right index finger remains in a splint, and he will not be accompanying the Indians on their six-day trip to Kansas City and Minnesota that starts on Friday.
The injury occurred Saturday night against the Twins, when Donald tried to bunt and was struck in the finger by a pitch. The next day doctors said he would be out of action for at least a week with a bruised tendon. Given that he missed the rest of the homestand and will miss the six-game trip, Donald won't return for at least 11 days.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: Doctors found nothing seriously wrong with Mitch Talbot's right shoulder, but he will miss his next scheduled start on Saturday in Kansas City.
Justin Masterson will start against the Royals instead, and it might be his last appearance of the season.To read more or comment...
The Indians open the 2011 at home against the Chicago White Sox. Here is a PDF of the schedule for those of you who want to print it out now and post on the fridge.To read more or comment...
Today's game: CLEVELAND INDIANS (58-85) vs ANAHEIM ANGELES (70-73) at 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Field.
Pitching matchup: Indians RHP Josh Tomlin (3-3, 4.18 ERA) vs. Angels LHP Scott Kazmir (8-13, 5.98 ERA).
CF Michael Brantley (.236)
SS Asdrubal Cabrera (.271)
RF Shin-Soo Choo (.287)
LF Shelley Duncan (.228)
DH Jayson Nix (.238)
1B Matt LaPorta (.223)
3B Andy Marte (.210)
2B Luis Valbuena (.179)
C Lou Marson (.196)
3B Alberto Callaspo (.279)
LF Bobby Abreu (.249)
RF Tori Hunter (.291)
DH Hideki Matsui (.268)
1B Mike Napoli (.247)
SS Erick Aybar (.257)
2B Howie Kendrick (.272)
C Bobby Wilson (.205)
CF Peter Bourjos (.204)
CLEVELAND: Jason Donald's misfortune is good luck for infielder Drew Sutton.
The medical reports on Donald showed a bruised tendon on his right index finger, a consequence of being hit by a pitch as he tried to lay down a bunt Saturday night against the Twins.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: Justin Masterson is still an Indians starter, but he will finish out the season in the bullpen.
Manager Manny Acta said earlier that Masterson would be limited to 180 innings for the season, and when he got close he would throw the final few innings as a reliever.To read more or comment...
CLEVELAND: When Jeanmar Gomez gave up eight runs (7 earned) to the Tigers on Aug. 22, many Indians fans undoubtedly were thinking, ""There's another phenom going down in flames.''
Even Tribe officials said that Gomez wasn't ready for the big leagues when he made his debut as a spot starter a month earlier. But in his first five starts, he compiled a 1.84 earned-run average and pitched at least six innings three times. Then came Gomez's comeuppance against Detroit.To read more or comment...
It may not have been a banner year attendance-wise for the Akron Aeros this season, but not so in the Eastern League overall.
While the Aeros announcing a season attendance of 261,563 (an average of 3,791 that ranked eighth out of the 12-team league), the E.L. office recently announced a new total attendance record with 3,966,241 fans during the 2010 seson. That tops the previous attendance mark of 3,944,185 set during the 2005 season.To read more or comment...
Today's game: CLEVELAND INDIANS (55-82) vs ANAHEIM ANGELES (66-71) at 9:05 p.m. at Angel Stadium at Anaheim.
Pitching matchup: Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 3.68 ERA) vs. Angels RHP Dan Haren (2-4, 3.50 ERA).
CF Michael Brantley (.223)
SS Asdrubal Cabrera (.277)
RF Shin-Soo Choo (.294)
DH Travis Hafner (.272)
3B Jayson Nix (.243)
LF Shelley Duncan (.234)
1B Matt LaPorta (.229)
2B Luis Valbuena (.178)
C Lou Marson (.191)
3B Alberto Callaspo (.285)
2B Howie Kendrick (.278)
LF Bobby Abreu (.253)
RF Tori Hunter (.291)
DH Hideki Matsui (.264)
1B Mike Napoli (.245)
SS Erick Aybar (.262)
C Jeff Mathis (.198)
CF Peter Bourjos (.193)
A look at how the Indians Minor League affiliates fared Sunday:
Triple-A Columbus (79-64) - The visiting Clipper were routed 9-1 by Toledo, limited to a single run in the seventh inning...RHP Paolo Espino (3-3, 5.62 ERA) took the loss after dishing up eight runs on 10 hits in just four innings...DH Wes Hodges went 2-for-4 with with a home run.
Double-A Akron (70-71) - The visiting Aeros lost their fifth consecutive game and fourth straight to host Erie in a 1-0 pitcher's dual...RHP and reliever Steven Wright (2-2, 4.31 ERA) gave the Aeros five strong innings in limiting the SeaWolves to one run on five hits while striking out five, but took the loss...The Aeros offense, which managed just four hits, was led by 1B Miguel Perez, who went 2-for-4 with a double.To read more or comment...
A look at how the Indians Minor League affiliates fared Friday:
Triple-A Columbus (79-62) - The host Clippers lost 5-3 to Toledo, but have at clinched a wild card spot in the playoffs...RHP Zach McAllister (9-12, 5.29 ERA) took the loss, allowing all five of the Mud Hens runs on nine hits and three walks over six innings...1B Wes Hodges went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Double-A Akron (70-69) - The visiting Aeros were doubled up 10-5 by Erie, eliminating Akron from the Eastern League Western Division race...LHP Scott Barnes (6-11, 5.22 ERA) gave up five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out eight batters...3B Lonnie Chisenhall went 2-for-4 with a double and triple.To read more or comment...
Today's game: CLEVELAND INDIANS (54-80) vs SEATTLE MARINERS (52-82) at 10:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.
Pitching matchup: Indians RHP Fausto Carmona (11-13, 4.19 ERA) vs. Mariners LHP Luke French (3-4, 4.13 ERA).
CF Michael Brantley (.217)
SS Asdrubal Cabrera (.277)
RF Shin-Soo Choo (.295)
LF Shelley Duncan (.233)
3B Jayson Nix (.252)
DH Matt LaPorta (.237)
1B Andy Marte (.220)
2B Jason Donald (.258)
C Lou Marson (.191)
RF Ichiro Suzuki (.311)
2B Chone Figgins (.247)
CF Franklin Gutierrez (.249)
DH Russell Branyan (.238)
3B Javier Lopez (.241)
1B Casey Kotchman (.224)
C Adam Moore (.196)
LF Mike Saunders (.221)
SS Jack Wilson (.249)
CLEVELAND: As promised, the Indians called up Carlos Carrasco, who started against the White Sox this afternoon.
Manager Manny Acta also hinted that a reliever would be summoned, and that was done, as Jensen Lewis arrived from Columbus for his fifth stint with the Tribe this year. Unexpectedly, the club also called up outfielder/first baseman Jordan Brown, who started today's game at first instead of Matt LaPorta.
LaPorta had been expected to return to the lineup today after missing two games with a sore hip, but he remained sidelined with the injury.To read more or comment...


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Carrie Underwood fans won't have to wait all summer to see her perform "Waiting All Day For Sunday Night."
The country star sings the NFL TV theme in a two-and-a-half-minute promotion for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," which will debut in theaters later this month.
The clip gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the opening segment, featuring Carrie along with a group of football stars. Screenings are scheduled to begin on July 25th.
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This is the official Star Wars collector's watch with the hallmark colors and design motifs of the most popular droid in any galaxy, R2-D2. Evoking Artoo's iconic optical lenses, the feisty droid tells the time by pointing a red-tipped hand to the hour on an outer dial while a yellow-tipped hand counts off the minutes on an inner dial. The watch's bezel turns by hand to mimic the spinning of the droid's dome while making a winding sound. The 3/4" white leather wristband with blue trim completes the R2-D2 look. The little droid keeps precise time thanks to an accurate Japanese quartz movement. The stainless steel case is splash resistant. The watch is presented in a collector's box that includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, signifying that it has been officially licensed by LucasFilm. Face: 1 3/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 5/8" D. (11 oz.)
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On February 9th, one night before the Grammys, CBS will air an hour-long documentary on the shocking 2012 death of Whitney Houston and its impact on the awards show.
The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in the Family will show how the Recording Academy reshaped its signature program inside of 24 hours. The special will feature interviews with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Joe Walsh, Clive Davis and LL Cool J. The use of rehearsal footage will take viewers behind the scenes as new segments, such as Paul McCartney's closing medley, were created.
Houston died in her hotel bathtub last February 9th. While it was ruled accidental, the coroner found heart disease and cocaine use were contributing factors.
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Kids TP home, which leads to it...burning down
(NEWSER) – Toilet-papering a house is just a harmless teen prank, right? For one family in Dora, Ala., not so much. The first part of the story is fairly rote: Neighborhood kids TP Cheryl Crausewell's house of a dozen years over the weekend, doing a number on her yard and magnolia tree. Yesterday afternoon she and her son cleaned up most of the mess, but couldn't get some of the paper out of the tree. Their not-recommended idea: to light a piece of the stuck paper with a lighter.