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Shark Week Is Lying Again: Megalodon Is Definitely Extinct
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On Saturday, Discovery Channel will air Megalodon: The New Evidence, a sequel to the 2013 "documentary" Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives. Both specials are about Carcharocles megalodon, the largest predatory shark of all time, and feature alleged "shocking new evidence" that these animals are not really extinct. (Spoiler alert: they're extinct.)
Scientists estimate these sharks, the ancestors of the modern day mako shark,could grow larger than 50 feet long. They got their name (which means "mega tooth") from their enormous teeth, each of which could be greater than six inches long. (A modern great white shark, in comparison, has teeth less than two inches long.) Megalodon's bite force was greater than that of Tyrannosaurs rex. If these sharks were indeed still alive, it would be noteworthy and concerning for anyone who spends time in the ocean.
Though it appears convincing, the "evidence" presented in these Shark Week documentaries is not real. It consists of interviews with witnesses and experts who are actually actors, as well as photoshopped imagery. Both documentaries arecompletely fake, continuing a recent disturbing trend in educational television. In short, Shark Week is lying to you, and it isn't the first time.
After 2013's "documentary" aired, the Discovery Channel received strong criticism from scientists, media critics, and the business world. In response, Discovery issued a half-hearted and dishonest defense, with phrases like "there's still debate" and "who really knows?" In reality, according to megalodon researcher Meghan Balk at the University of New Mexico, "there is no doubt in the scientific community that Megalodon is extinct." These sharks lived approximately from the middle Miocene (~16 million years ago) to the early Pliocene (~1.5 million years ago), Balk told The Daily Beast.
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WATCH: Jenny McCarthy dresses as Miley Cyrus' tongue for The View Halloween
"The View" followed in the footsteps of "Good Morning America" and the "Today Show" and went BIG for Halloween this year.
Whoopi Goldberg dressed as Mandarin from Iron Man 3, Jenny McCarthy was Miley Cyrus' tongue, Barbara Walters went as Katy Perry for her "Roar" video, Sherri Shepherd was Khaleesi from "Game of Thrones," and guest Mario Cantone channeled Justin Bieber.
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Micah Chapter 1 - New International Version
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1. The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah--the vision he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
2. Hear, O peoples, all of you, listen, O earth and all who are in it, that the Sovereign LORD may witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.
3. Look! The LORD is coming from his dwelling place; he comes down and treads the high places of the earth.
4. The mountains melt beneath him and the valleys split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope.
5. All this is because of Jacob's transgression, because of the sins of the house of Israel. What is Jacob's transgression? Is it not Samaria? What is Judah's high place? Is it not Jerusalem?
6. "Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble, a place for planting vineyards. I will pour her stones into the valley and lay bare her foundations.
7. All her idols will be broken to pieces; all her temple gifts will be burned with fire; I will destroy all her images. Since she gathered her gifts from the wages of prostitutes, as the wages of prostitutes they will again be used."
8. Because of this I will weep and wail; I will go about barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and moan like an owl.
9. For her wound is incurable; it has come to Judah. It [1] has reached the very gate of my people, even to Jerusalem itself.
10. Tell it not in Gath [4] ; weep not at all. [3] In Beth Ophrah [2] roll in the dust.
11. Pass on in nakedness and shame, you who live in Shaphir. [6] Those who live in Zaanan [5] will not come out. Beth Ezel is in mourning; its protection is taken from you.
12. Those who live in Maroth [7] writhe in pain, waiting for relief, because disaster has come from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem.
13. You who live in Lachish, [8] harness the team to the chariot. You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you.
14. Therefore you will give parting gifts to Moresheth Gath. The town of Aczib [9] will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel.
15. I will bring a conqueror against you who live in Mareshah. [10] He who is the glory of Israel will come to Adullam.
16. Shave your heads in mourning for the children in whom you delight; make yourselves as bald as the vulture, for they will go from you into exile.[read chapter]
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Armin van Buuren announces first dates of 'Intense' world tour
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It was this past spring that Armin van Buuren released his latest artist album Intense, and things are about to get a bit more intense for the superstar producer/DJ. In a few weeks, he'll be hitting the road on his "Armin Only - Intense World Tour."
Armin promises this tour to be as intense as its name. He says, "The basis of Armin Only will always be a DJ set but to make it more interesting for the crowd, I'm going to try and really make the live moments almost like you would witness them in a theater!"
Where is Armin going on his Intense tour? He's just announced the first dates!
A big moment for me, I have just announced the first 20 tour dates for #arminonly #AvBintense http://t.co/qTNSkU1v0C— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren) October 17, 2013
12.28.13 - Kiev, Ukraine
01.24.14 - Mumbai, India
02.07.14 - Sofia, Bulgaria
02.08.14 - St. Petersburg, Russia
02.21.14 - Minsk, Belarus
02.22.14 - Helsinki, Finland
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This streamlined cordless electrotherapy system delivers hours of drug-free pain relief from lower back pain. As powerful as professional equipment, the device employs Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), harmless electrical pulses that block pain signals passing through nerves to the brain. The system also increases blood flow to the area to promote healing and relaxation. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, TENS therapy can be an effective element of pain management for low-intensity discomfort. The compact three-button remote control initiates a 30-minute treatment session, adjusts the intensity of stimulation, and powers off the unit. Unlike TENS systems with multiple electrode cords and tethered battery packs, this thin, flexible unit doesn't impede movement, can be worn under clothing, and need not be removed between treatments. The adhesive electrode pads stay securely in place for up to 5 applications. Includes 40 gel pads (about a three month supply), two AAA batteries that provide up to 150 30-minute treatments, CR2032 battery for remote, and storage box. 7 1/2" L x 3" W x 3/4" D. (4 3/4 oz.)
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Mostly good
By Marci
from New York City
Easy to use, assemble, except for the battery case in the remote control. A tiny screwdriver is enclosed about 1 1/2 in long. This probably will be lost in no time rendering the case virtually un-openable. Battery case should have a slide and click opening The gel pads are extremely effective. Concept over-all is terrific.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Does not give enough information
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from Camdenton, MO.
After I received it, the information contained in the box informed me that it's primary use is for temporary relief of muscle strains. I have arthritis in my back and this product will not help me at all. If this information was contained in the catalog, I would never have ordered it.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Works like a charm!
By The Watch Chick
from Van Nuys, CA
Took it on a long road trip and it worked wonderfully, both in the car and out. Portability of the device is a huge benefit. Seems to work as well as other TENS devices previously used. Is now the "go-to" device of first choice.
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Helped give me back pain relief
By Ash
from Columbus, Ohio
I have been suffering from chronic back pain for years and discovered the TENS systems in physical therapy. I had such relief with the system in therapy that I decided to buy myself one and stumbled upon this. I liked the idea of no wires and being able to travel easily with it as well. I have not been let down at all. It is very easy to use, the remote is fabulous and I can even do some house chores with it on. I also love that this system delivers a very strong pulse if you can handle it or a very light one if you are more sensitive. I would highly recommend!!
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Works as advertised
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from Hollywood, Florida
I purchased this product for my husband and it worked so well that I purchased another for my 91 year old mother. Since using it one to three times a day, they have both been pain free without the use of medications, creams or belts.
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Does the Job
By PJ
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I use this product when I have low back pain from sciatica and other back pproblems. It is easy to use and effective. It reduces the need to use of pain relievers.
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pain gone forever
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this product is amazing. I do not believe in pain medication and have taken any since my spine surgery 4 years ago. this is the first time I actually have no pain for 12 hours at a time. I use the device morning and night for 2 sequences (1 hour total) For the first time I am sleeping at night with no pain and work all day without the pain. I get up every morning unable to walk correctly and this little device corrects the problem. I have stenosis of 5 disks so you know how serious it is. I am so thankful for the tens machine. I have two at home one upstairs for the mornings and one downstairs for the evening.
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Worthwhile for pain relief
By AchyBreaky
from Chicago, IL
I've only had this product ten days, but find it a good replacement for meds and, obviously, more convenient that a massage therapist. I use it for lower back pain, but a friend tried it out on his knee over Thanksgiving and found it helped his discomfort from a recent injury, so he is buying one. Since it has no wires and is compact, it's a good accessory for work and travel as well as moving around the house. A previous TENS unit that I used a few years ago was much larger and had wires everywhere, so it required staying in one place during treatments.Like the razor, the blades (the gel packs) might be a bit pricey over time, but they do survive being taken off and put back on if the skin is clean and dry, so they can last through several sessions.A physical therapist for the above-noted friend recommended this product, so it obviously has been useful for others.
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I would buy this again
By Chris
from Cornelia, GA
I bought this for someone with severe fibromyalgia. She uses it on her lower back, but also on her thighs. It helps to relax the muscles and leaves her with less pain. She is very pleased with it!
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I purchased this for my husband. He loves the results. It has eased his back pain with such good results that he can now walk a short distance with out pain. Wish I had purchased this earlier for him.
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This is the Roomba 880 that removes 50% more dirt than previous generations while moving methodically from room to room while cleaning a floor. It is the first of its kind to forgo typical vacuum brushes and instead uses two rubber rollers that rotate in opposite directions to pick up more debris. With angled treads, the rollers break down debris while a 5X more powerful vacuum increases suction to ensure superior debris removal. Integrated optical sensors detect dirty areas and acoustic sensors determine when the vacuum is working harder, prompting Roomba 880 to concentrate on these areas. Made by iRobot, developers of tactical reconnaissance robots for the U.S. military, Roomba 880 actively engages with and adapts to the floor it's cleaning. The cleaning head automatically adjusts to accommodate carpets or hard floors and a large HEPA filter captures dirt particles as fine as 0.3 microns. It can be scheduled to automatically clean up to seven times per week or prompted to spot clean. Roomba 880 automatically returns to its charging base when its battery runs low and the two included Virtual Wall lighthouses project infrared beams that confine the vacuum to one room and direct it to another room when it is finished cleaning. Includes remote control, extra HEPA filter, and four C batteries for lighthouses. Only available for delivery in the U.S. and Canada. 14" Diam. x 3 3/4" H. (8 1/2 lbs.)
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Quieter than older models, easy to clean
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The 880 works great except for one thing. The plastic housing collects dirt on the perimeter and bottom due to static. Whenever it bumps into a fabric object (low couch, chair, clothes on the floor), it rotates and wipes the dirt onto the fabric. It also wipes dirt from its bottom onto the edges of area rugs as it traverses onto them. You must manually clean the objects that have been wiped on. Other than that, the 880 works better and quieter than and older 570 I tried. The bristle brushes on the 570 would collect hair and get jammed so the 570 would stop and give a "Clean Brushes" message often. The 880 rollers are better for not collecting the hair on them. The 880 also senses obstacles as it approaches and slows down before bumping into them. The 570 would go full speed into everything before bumping and rotating.We named ours "Bamm-Bamm".
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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What a handy devise to have
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I have two Golden Retrievers who drop a lot of hair. The dust bunnies are the size of rhinos, and vacuuming every day is a chore. I have set the iRobot to clean when I leave in the morning. When I arrive home in the afternoon, the kitchen and dining area (only area that I have clean at this time) is clean. I was amazed at the fine grey dust that came up with the cleaning. I love it! And to top it all off, cleaning the machine is a snap. The dog hair that it picks up, comes off the rollers very easy. Yes rollers, not brushes!
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Roomba 880 -- it's the bomb!
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WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel tricks fans with fake band names
Both weekends of Coachella are now over, where many fans were able to see many of their favorite artists in one place - Indio, California. But what about the bands you've never heard of? Or for that matter, bands that don't exist?
Jimmy Kimmel decided to have a little Coachella fun when he made up obscure band names, and asked festival-attendees if they knew who they were for his "Lie Witness News" segment. Warning: These answers may shock you! But they will definitely give you a laugh in the process.
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Anthony Parker's 3-pointer at the buzzer bounced off the front of the rim and the Cavs fell to the Celtics after trailing by 16 in the first quarter.
Kyrie Irving had 24 points and made all three of his 3-point attempts, but Boston's Kevin Garnett picked him up on the Cavs' final possession, which began off an inbounds pass from Parker with 2.4 seconds left.To read more or comment...
Boston Celtics (15-17) at Cleveland Cavaliers (13-18)
Time: 7 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: Fox Sports Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.1 apg), SG Anthony Parker (6.0, 2.4, 2.2), SF Omri Casspi (7.6, 3.4, 1.4), PF Antawn Jamison (17.4, 6.5, 1.9), C Semih Erden (3.3, 2.6, 0.4)
Celtics probables: PG Rajon Rondo (14.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 9.5 apg), SG Ray Allen (14.5, 3.1, 2.8), SF Paul Pierce (17.6, 5.0, 5.3), PF Kevin Garnett (14.4, 7.9, 2.6), C Chris Wilcox (5.2, 3.8, 0.5)
Injury report: Cavs -- Anderson Varejao (wrist) out; Celtics -- Jermaine O'Neal (wrist) out
Officials: Jason Phillips, Nick Buchert, Leon Wood
* Anthony Parker will return to the starting lineup after missing the last 12 games with a strained lower back. Parker's last game, coincidentally, came against these Celtics in Boston on Jan. 29. Scott needs to confer with trainer Max Benton before setting a minutes limit on Parker.
Anthony Parker will return to the starting lineup Tuesday night when the Cavs open the second half of the season by hosting the Boston Celtics.
Parker has missed the last four weeks with a strained lower back. His last game came against the Celtics in Boston on Jan. 29. Scott gave Parker the option of starting or coming off the bench, but Parker deferred to Scott, who is electing to start him.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving's 34-point MVP performance in Friday's All-Star game was so dazzling, it left LeBron James fumbling for the right words. James inadvertanly started to call Irving a future Hall of Famer today before catching himself and calling him a future All-Star.To read more or comment...
Byron Scott will head home to Los Angeles to get some golf and R&R in over the next couple of days. When he returns on Monday, he'll still have a major problem at center.
The loss of Anderson Varejao might leave the Cavs with the worst collection of centers, statistically speaking, in the NBA. Ryan Hollins is averaging 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Semih Erden is averaging 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving had a career high 11 assists, but equaled his career low with six points on 2 of 13 shooting in the Cavs' 89-84 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in their final game before the All-Star break.
Antawn Jamison had 22 points and 12 rebounds, but Irving and Daniel Gibson combined to shoot just 3 of 22 on a night the Cavs struggled miserably shooting the ball. They shot just 32 percent from the floor, 22 percent on 3-pointers (6 of 27) and 65 percent at the free-throw line (24 of 37).To read more or comment...
New Orleans Hornets (7-25) at Cleveland Cavaliers (13-17)
Time: 7 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: Fox Sports Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.9 apg), SG Daniel Gibson (8.0, 3.0, 2.1), SF Omri Casspi (7.7, 3.5, 1.3), PF Antawn Jamison (17.2, 6.3, 1.9), C Semih Erden 3.3, 2.5, 0.4)
Hornets probables: PG Greivis Vasquez (8.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 4.8 apg), SG Marco Belinelli (10.6, 2.6, 1.2), SF Trevor Ariza (12.3, 5.7, 3.4), PF Gustavo Ayon (5.7, 4.5, 0.9) C Chris Kaman (11.2, 7.3, 1.7)
Injuries: Cavs -- Anthony Parker (back) doubtful; Hornets -- Eric Gordon (knee) out, Carl Landry (knee) out, Emeka Okafor (knee) out, Jason Smith (concussion) out.
Officials: Ken Mauer, Michael Smith, Ben Taylor
* Much to the surprise of the rest of the league, the Cavs refuse to excuse themselves from the playoff race. They're now 4-3 on this homestand and can clinch a winning record on it with a victory tonight in the final game before the All-Star break.
Alonzo Gee was a power forward in the SEC. He was a shooting guard Sunday night with the Cavs. Stop and think about that for a minute.
It's a testament to Gee's athleticism and flexibility that he can play so opposite of positions and do well. Gee struggled a bit when he was starting in place of Daniel Gibson at the 2, but it didn't take him long to shine again when he was back in his comfort zone tonight against the Pistons.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving had 25 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and Antawn Jamison had 32 points as the Cavs erased a 17-point deficit with a huge fourth quarter for a 101-100 victory over the Pistons.
The Cavs entered the fourth trailing 77-66, but began with a 10-3 run to get back in the game. Irving took it from there, going 3 of 3 on 3-pointers in the fourth and finishing with eight assists.To read more or comment...
Detroit Pistons (11-22) at Cleveland Cavaliers (12-17)
Time: 7 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: FS Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.8 apg), SG Daniel Gibson (8.0, 3.0, 2.1), SF Omri Casspi (7.7, 3.5, 1.3), PF Antawn Jamison (16.7, 6.2, 1.9), C Semih Erden (3.2, 2.5, 0.4)
Pistons probables: PG Brandon Knight (12.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.5 apg), SG Rodney Stuckey (14.7, 2.8, 4.0), SF Tayshaun Prince (12.5, 4.3, 2.3), PF Jason Maxiell (5.4, 4.9, 0.6), C Greg Monroe (16.2, 9.7, 2.4)
Injury report: Cavs -- Daniel Gibson (ankle) probable, Anthony Parker (back) doubtful; Pistons -- Charlie Villanueva (ankle) out.
Officials: Scott Foster, Eric Dalen, Gary Zielinski
The Cavaliers signed Manny Harris to a 10-day contract on Tuesday, bringing their roster back to a maximum 15 players.To read more or comment...
I like J.J. Hickson. A lot. He's a good kid, but he drives coaches nuts. Tonight is a good example why.
Hickson played 16 minutes, but accomplished nothing except fouling Antawn Jamison on a 3-pointer. It could've been a four-point play, but Jamison missed the free throw.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving sank a pair of free throws with 0.4 seconds left and the Cavs defeated the Kings 93-92 for their second win in their last five games.
After DeMarcus Cousins hit a reverse layup to put the Kings up 92-91 with 2.9 seconds left, Irving inbounded the ball to Antawn Jamison coming out of a timeout and immediately got it back. He was fouled on a drive to the basket by Tyreke Evans and made both free throws for his second game-winning basket of the season.To read more or comment...
I'm not at all sad to see the Heat train pulling out of the station for the fil time this season. After the last 48 hours, the Cavs and Heat could use a nice, long break from each other.
For those who don't believe Dan Gilbert would ever take LeBron James back, tonight's game showed exactly why he will -- if this story ever really reaches that point. James dominated at both ends of the floor, swatting Kyrie Irving and dunking four times -- despite not playing the fourth quarter.To read more or comment...
LeBron James had 28 points and Dwayne Wade had 22 despite neither playing the fourth quarter and the Heat smashed the Cavs 111-87 on Friday.
The Heat scored 21 of the game's first 23 points to negate an energized sold-out crowd that showed up to boo James a day after the former Cav said he'd be open to returning to the organization some day.To read more or comment...
Miami Heat (23-7) at Cleveland Cavaliers (11-16)
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: FS Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.1 apg), SG Alonzo Gee (9.8, 3.8, 1.6), SF Omri Casspi (7.9, 3.1, 1.3), PF Antawn Jamison (16.7, 6.2, 1.8), C Semih Erden (3.2, 2.4, 0.1)
Heat probables: PG Mario Chalmers (11.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.6 apg), SG Dwyane Wade (21.2, 4.2, 4.8), SF LeBron James (28.0, 8.2, 6.8), PF Chris Bosh (18.6, 8.1, 2.1), C Joel Anthony (3.4, 4.3, 0.1)
Injury report: Cavs -- Anderson Varejao (wrist) out, Anthony Parker (back) out, Daniel Gibson (ankle) doubtful; Heat -- Dexter Pittman (shoulder) out.
Officials: Marc Davis, Derrick Collins, Scott Twardoski
* LeBron James didn't back off his comments today about someday returning to play for the Cavs, but he reiterated that he is happy and committed to Miami and that Heat fans "have nothing to worry about at this point." Interpret those last three words as you wish.
LeBron James didn't back off his comments from a day ago, but said he is happy in Miami and Heat fans have nothing to worry about.
"The question was asked to me could I see myself playing back here. I said yeah, in the sense I don't know what my future holds and I don't want to take that out," James said Friday. "But I love the fans of Miami and I have everything invested with this team. I'm looking forward to the years to come."To read more or comment...
LeBron James says he's happy in Miami, but he hasn't closed the door on a possible return to the Cavaliers.To read more or comment...
Ramon Sessions is a very nice point guard and will be a great addition to a contender in the coming weeks, but this team has an electric feel when Kyrie Irving is on the floor.
Of all the things Irving did well tonight, I was most impressed with how he pushed the tempo. The Cavs haven't been a walk-it-up-the-floor type team at all this season, but coach Byron Scott keeps asking for Irving to play faster and faster.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving had 22 points and five assists in his return from a concussion and Semih Erden had season highs of 18 points and eight rebounds in the Cavs' 98-87 victory over the reeling Indiana Pacers.
Irving showed no ill-effects from his concussion, going right at Pacers All-Star center Roy Hibbert for his first basket of the game. Irving missed a week with the concussion, but hit 8 of his first 10 shots (including 3 of 4 on 3-pointers) and the Cavs took an 18-point lead into the fourth quarter.To read more or comment...
Indiana Pacers (17-11) at Cleveland Cavaliers (10-16)
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: FS Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving 18.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.1 apg), SG Daniel Gibson (8.1, 3.0, 2.1), SF Omri Casspi (7.8, 2.9, 1.3), PF Antawn Jamison (16.8, 6.1, 1.7), C Semih Erden (2.1, 1.9, 0.1)
Pacers probables: PG Darren Collison (11.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.4 apg), SG Paul George (12.1, 5.5, 2.1), SF Dahntay Jones (5.5, 1.8, 0.9), PF David West 12.4, 6.7, 2.3), C Roy Hibbert (13.1, 9.4, 1.8)
Injury report: Cavs -- Anderson Varejao (wrist) out, Anthony Parker (back) out; Pacers -- Jeff Foster (back) questionable, Danny Granger (ankle) doubtful, George Hill (ankle) out.
Officials: Greg Willard, Brian Forte, Matt Myers
Anthony Parker's injured lower back is progressing and he could return to the lineup next week, coach Byron Scott said Wednesday.
Parker has been out for nearly three weeks with a stiff lower back and Scott said last week that improvement had reached a plateau. Now he is hopeful Parker can return to practice on Friday, at least for the non-contact portions, and that he would be available either Tuesday or Wednesday for games against the Pistons and Hornets.To read more or comment...
Rookie Kyrie Irving has been medically cleared following his concussion and will be in the starting lineup tonight for the Cavs when they host the Indiana Pacers.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving participated in a full practice Tuesday and will play Wednesday against the Pacers provided he is cleared by team and league doctors prior to tip-off. Barring a setback, that looks like a formality.
Cavs coach Byron Scott said Irving will start and play his usual minutes if he is cleared. Irving was able to do everything at practice today, but did not speak to reporters.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving participated in non-contact drills today at practice, inching him closer to a return to the court Wednesday night when the Cavs host the Indiana Pacers.
Irving has not been medically cleared from the concussion he suffered last week, but the running, agility and non-contact work are the final steps before he can receive clearance from team and league doctors.To read more or comment...
I walked into the Cavs' locker room in Phoenix last season when Anderson Varejao was sitting on the trainer's table with his foot in a boot. He had just learned earlier in the day his season was over after 31 games and he wore a blank expression on his face.
Varejao was in a little better mood tonight, but only slightly. It's amazing someone who plays with an all-out, aggressive approach can suffer two freak injuries like this in consecutive seasons. He tore a ligament in his ankle running wind sprints last year, he fractured his wrist Friday when he was hit on the hand going up for a shot.To read more or comment...
Kyrie Irving rode an exercise bike on Saturday, the first step in the process he must take to be cleared following his concussion last week.
Cavs coach Byron Scott said Irving rode the bike, but did nothing else. Now he'll have to jog, do agility work and complete some non-contact drills. The final step is a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, a neurologist at the University of Michigan and the director of the NBA's new concussion program.To read more or comment...
Anderson Varejao has a non-displaced fracture in his right hand and will be sidelined indefinitely. While no timetable has been given for his return, it will be a matter of weeks, not days.
Varejao had his right hand hit early in the third quarter of Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. X-rays taken Friday were negative, but an MRI on Saturday revealed the break.To read more or comment...
Philadelphia 76ers (18-9) at Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15)
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Venue: Quicken Loans Arena; TV/Radio: FS Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC
Cavs probables: PG Ramon Sessions, SG Daniel Gibson, SF Omri Casspi, PF Antawn Jamison, C Anderson Varejao
Sixers probables: PG Jrue Holliday, SG Jodie Meeks, SF Andre Iguodala, PF Elton Brand, C Nik Vucevic
Injuries: Cavs -- Kyrie Irving (concussion) out, Anthony Parker (back) out, Anderson Varejao (wrist) questionable; Sixers -- Spencer Hawes (Achilles) out.
Officials: Bill Kennedy, Brent Barnaky, Zach Zarba
* With no shootaround this morning, Anderson Varejao's status won't be updated until he arrives at the arena tonight and team trainers can examine his injured right wrist again. Varejao injured the wrist early in the third quarter Friday and did not return, although X-rays were negative.
Around halftime I start kicking around different ledes for the next day's paper. Tonight I was thinking how a Cavs victory would push them past the Bucks and into the eighth seed in the East, depending on how the Knicks fared.
Now at the end of the night, I'm wondering how long Anderson Vaerjao will be out and if this is the beginning of the Cavs' ending. If the Cavs are going to make a legitimate playoff push, they need to do well on this homestand. But if they don't have Varejao and Kyrie Irving for the bulk of the homestand, that's simply not possible.To read more or comment...
Cavs rookie Kyrie Irving will miss tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and tomorrow's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of the concussion he suffered earlier in the week. Coach Byron Scott said Irving will be re-evaluated after the weekend games before another decision is made on his availability.To read more or comment...
Rookie guard Kyrie Irving sat out Wednesday during the Cavaliers' 99-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers because he suffered a concussion the previous night when he smacked the back of his head against the left knee of Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade.
There is no timetable for Irving's return. He was evaluated this afternoon at the Cleveland Clinic, and his status remains day-to-day. Irving must be symptom free before he is allowed to practice again.To read more or comment...
When Ramon Sessions received news that Kyrie Irving was going to be sidelined with a concussion, he knew the Cavaliers would need him to rise to the occassion.
He did in a major way.To read more or comment...
Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because he suffered a concussion Tuesday night against the Miami Heat.
Ramon Sessions will start tonight in Irving's absence. Irving is averaging 18.0 points and 5.1 assists per game this season.To read more or comment...
Cavaliers rookies Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson are among 18 players who have been selected by NBA assistant coaches to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge Feb. 24 in Orlando as part of All-Star weekend.
The Rising Stars Challenge will feature a new format. In the past, rookies and second-year players have faced each other. This year, TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal will each draft a nine-man roster from a pool of 18 players. The draft will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and aired on NBA TV.To read more or comment...
Los Angeles Clippers (15-7) at Cleveland Cavaliers (9-14)
Time: 7 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: Fox Sports Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC.
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.1 apg), SG Alonzo Gee (9.3, 3.7, 1.6), SF Omri Casspi (8.0, 2.8, 1.3), PF Antawn Jamison (15.5, 5.7, 1.7), C Anderson Varejao (10.8, 11.8, 1.7).
Clippers probables: PG Chris Paul (18.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 8.9 apg), SG Randy Foye (7.3, 1.4, 2.1), SF Caron Butler (14.8, 3.9, 1.6), PF Blake Griffin (21.2, 10.9, 3.1), C DeAndre Jordan (8.5, 9.0, 0.3).
Injuries: Cavs — Daniel Gibson (neck) TBD, Anthony Parker (back) out, Tristan Thompson (sprained left ankle) out; Clippers — Chauncey Billups (torn left Achilles) out.
Officials: Mike Callahan, Pat Fraher and Scott Wall.
*The Cavs are looking to bounce back after suffering a 107-91 loss on the road Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. The Cavs will play in their seventh back-to-back of the season tonight. They're 2-4 in the second game of a back-to-back.
*On Feb. 11, 2011, the Cavs snapped their NBA-record, 26-game losing streak with a 126-119 win in overtime against the Clippers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs have won their past nine home games against the Clippers.
*The Cavs will begin a nine-game homestand tonight, the longest in team history and the third-longest in NBA history. Eleven of their next 13 games will be at Quicken Loans Arena.
*Gibson has missed the Cavs' past five games with a soft tissue infection in his neck, but coach Byron Scott said there's a chance Gibson could face the Clippers tonight. Meanwhile, Parker (back) is expected to sit out for the fifth consecutive game, and Tristan Thompson (sprained left ankle) is expected to be sidelined for the fourth in a row.
*Guard Mo Williams will play in Cleveland for the first time since the Cavs traded him to the Clippers on Feb. 24, 2011. The Cavaliers acquired guard Baron Davis and an unprotected lottery pick from the Clippers in exchange for Williams and forward Jamario Moon. The Clippers' first-round pick became the No. 1 overall selection, and the Cavs used it to draft guard Kyrie Irving.
*The Clippers will play for the first time since Billups suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon Monday in Orlando.
Here's what Kryie Irving had to say about Wednesday night's matchup against All-Star point guard Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers.
"They've made comparisons for me to Chris Paul, he was my favorite player in high school and college," Irving said. "We do some similar things. Two different players. We do have similarities, but I'm not exactly like Chris Paul.
"He's a great point guard and I'm going to have to do my best to try to stop him."
Cleveland Cavaliers (9-13) at Miami Heat (18-6)
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Venue: AmericanAirlines Arena; TV/Radio: Fox Sports Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC.
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.0 apg), F Alonzo Gee (9.0, 3.9, 1.6), SF Omri Casspi (8.0, 2.9, 1.2), PF Antawn Jamison (15.1, 5.6, 1.7), C Anderson Varejao (10.8, 11.9, 1.7).
Heat probables: G Dwyane Wade (21.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 5.2 apg), G Mario Chalmers (11.3, 2.7, 3.9), SF LeBron James (29.2, 8.5, 6.8), PF Chris Bosh (19.7, 7.7, 2.2), C Joel Anthony (3.5, 4.2, 0.1).
Injuries: Cavs — Daniel Gibson (neck) out, Anthony Parker (back) out, Tristan Thompson (sprained left ankle) out; Heat - None.
Gee is averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals and shooting 48.6 percent in his last four games.
Backup point guard Ramon Sessions has handed out eight or more assists in three consecutive games. The last Cav to do that off the bench was Brevin Knight in March, 2000. In those three games, Sessions is averaging 8.7 points and 8.7 assists.
The Cavs are averaging 35.6 points off the bench, which ranks second in the Eastern Conference and seventh in the league.
On Jan. 24, the Heat defeated the Cavs 92-85 in Miami as the Heat's Chris Bosh scored 17 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter.
Last season Miami won the series 3-1.
The Heat is 46-39 all time vs. the Cavs and 30-13 in Miami.
The Heat has won 10 of its past 12 games.
A win tonight would mark the Heat's best 25-game start in franchise history. Three times it has opened 18-7. It would also be the Heat's sixth consecutive home victory.
James has scored 30 or more points in 13 games.
Wade has scored 20 or more points in a season-high four consecutive games and in five of his last six.
Miami has scored at least 50 points in the paint in eight games after reaching that figure only 11 times last season.
Bosh has turned in four 30-point games, surpassing his total of three last season.
Anthony has blocked a team-high 24 shots.
After tonight, the Heat's next six games are on the road, a stretch that concludes with a Feb. 17 game in Cleveland. (A boat show is taking over downtown Miami next week, with many streets blocked off.)
Chalmers has made three or more 3-pointers in a career-best four consecutive games. That's the longest streak for a Heat player since former Ohio State Buckeye Daequan Cook did it in seven consecutive games in December, 2008. Chalmers is hitting 61.9 percent from the field (13 for 21) in his last four games and 46.6 percent (48 for 103) for the season.
"He worked hard this summer, put a lot of work on his shot," Wade said of Chalmers. "When we worked out together, I let him know his shot looked real good. He's brought that into the season. His confidence is sky-high. He's going to go through a stage where he's not going to make any many. You've got to stick with it and stay confident."
Cavs coach Byron Scott didn't seem overly alarmed about the soft tissue infection in guard Daniel "Boobie" Gibson's neck that will force him to miss his fifth consecutive game tonight against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.
After showering following practice in Independence Monday, Gibson told the Cavs his neck was still "a little stiff," Scott said, so the team elected to keep him home.
"We're not real concerned right now," Scott said at Tuesday morning's shootaround. "After practice he felt a little discomfort, so we felt it wasn't in his best interest to fly. We said, 'Let's stay at home, wait until we get back, see how you feel Wednesday morning and we'll go from there.' Hopefully it was just a very minor setback.
"We've got a stretch of home games coming up after tonight, so we feel pretty comfortable he's going to be able to play pretty soon."
The Cavs will also be without guard Anthony Parker (strained lower back) and rookie forward Tristan Thompson (left ankle sprain). Parker will miss his fourth consecutive game, Thompson his third.
Asked if the Cavs were getting used to playing shorthanded, Scott said, "I don't think you ever get used to it. It puts more pressure on guys because their roles are different, guys' minutes go up. For the most part a lot of guys like that. I always talk about opportunity. 'When you get that opportunity you'd better be ready to take advantage of it and you never know when it's going to come.'"
Asked if he could activate himself, Scott joked, "I was thinking about it. Ten years ago, maybe. Now, no."
And what about Cavs' television analyst Austin Carr?
"Twenty years ago, maybe," Scott said.
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson told reporters he felt "great" after going through a full practice this afternoon for the first time in more than a week. Coach Byron Scott said he expected Gibson to play Tuesday against the Miami Heat, barring any setbacks.
Well, apparently the soft tissue infection in Gibson's neck flared up. Shortly after practice, Gibson told the team trainer he felt discomfort in his neck. As a precaution, Gibson will not travel with the team to Miami, the Cavs annnounced tonight. He will miss his fifth consecutive game with the infection.To read more or comment...
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson practiced today for the first time since he was sidelined with a soft tissue infection in his neck. Gibson missed the past four games, but coach Byron Scott expects him to play Tuesday against the Miami Heat, barring any unforeseen setbacks.
With Gibson back in the fold, the Cavs waived undrafted rookie guard Mychel Thompson this afternoon. The move gives the team roster flexibility as the March 15 trade deadline approaches. Mychel Thompson started the past three games because of injuries. In five games this season, he averaged 3.6 points on .292 shooting, one rebound and 1.4 assists in 19 minutes per game.To read more or comment...
Add this to rookie Kyrie Irving's short pro resume: Drove to the basket and made two clutch layups in the final 2 minutes, 35 seconds to lead the Cavaliers to victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.
Irving made his first game-winning shot on Jan. 29, when he slashed through the Boston Celtics' defense to make a layup with 2.6 seconds left.To read more or comment...
Dallas Mavericks (14-10) at Cleveland Cavaliers (8-13)
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Venue: The Q; TV/Radio: Fox Sports Ohio/WTAM, WAKR, WHBC.
Cavs probables: PG Kyrie Irving (18.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 5.0 apg), SG Mychel Thompson (3.0, 1.0, 1.3), SF Omri Casspi (8.0, 3.0, 1.2), PF Antawn Jamison (14.9, 5.4, 1.6), C Anderson Varejao (10.5, 11.6, 1.7).
Mavericks probables: PG Rodrigue Beaubois (7.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.4 apg), SG Vince Carter (11.0, 2.9, 2.4), SF Shawn Marion (12.2, 6.3, 1.9), PF Dirk Nowitzki (16.9, 6.0, 2.3), C Brendon Haywood (5.4, 6.9, 0.4).
Injuries: Cavs — Daniel Gibson (neck) out, Anthony Parker (back) out, Tristan Thompson (sprained left ankle) out; Mavericks — Jason Kidd (strained right calf) not with team; Sean Williams assigned to Texas Legends (D-League).
Officials: Monty McCuthen, Curtis Blair and Tre Maddox.
*The Cavs have lost their past two games and seven of their last nine. They suffered a 102-94 defeat on the road against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. In their loss to the Magic, the Cavs continued their recent trend of falling behind and rallying in the fourth quarter only to come up short.
*The Cavs will play in their sixth back-to-back of the season tonight. They're 1-4 in the second game of a back-to-back.
*The Mavericks have also lost their past two games, including a 98-87 defeat at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Mavericks, though, are 6-2 this season while playing in the second game of a back-to-back..
*Gibson is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game with a soft tissue infection in his neck. Parker (back) is expected to sit out for the third game in a row, and Tristan Thompson (sprained left ankle) is expected to be sidelined for the second in a row.
*With Gibson and Parker ailing, undrafted rookie Mychel Thompson is in line to make his third start in as many games. In his first career start, Mychel Thompson finished with eight points and four assists and shot 2-4 (.500) from three-point range in 31 minutes. He didn't fare as well in his second start, going scoreless (0-of-6 from the field) with an assist and a turnover in 30 minutes.
*Alonzo Gee led the Cavs in scoring Friday against the Magic with a career-high 20 points (7-of-12 from the field) in 31 minutes off the bench. In the Cavs' past three games, Gee is averaging 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals while shooting 52 percent from the field.
*Irving had 18 points, four rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes against the Magic, but he struggled from the field, shooting 7-of-21.
*Cavs coach Byron Scott realizes the Mavericks became fan favorites in Cleveland when they defeated LeBron James and the Miami Heat for the NBA title last year. However, Scott doesn't want to hear cheers for the Mavericks tonight at the Q. "I don't want them cheering for the Dallas Mavericks," Scott said earlier this week. "This is our home. I understand how a lot of fans here feel about Dallas winning, but that was in June. That was seven months ago. That's over with. It's a new season. When they come here, you might have one player that a lot of fans cheer for, but as a team, do not cheer for the Dallas Mavericks."


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Taylor Swift Writes About Future Of Music In 'Wall Street Journal'
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Taylor Swift is sharing her thoughts on the future of the music industry. The 24-year-old country star has penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal's website, giving her perspective on why artists shouldn't be discouraged by those predicting the downfall of sales caused by file sharing and streaming.
Presenting a case based on her experience interacting with her massive young fanbase, Taylor writes that although the industry has changed drastically, great musicians will continue to break through to reach fans and face the challenge.
She adds that artists must adapt quickly to keep up with Millennial listeners who are used to so many options of entertainment. During her recent "Red" tour, she says she knew her fans arrived at the stadiums having seen the whole concert already on YouTube.
To keep them on their toes, Taylor says she brought out surprise guests and always delivered something new. She adds that the key to thriving in the current state of the industry is to avoid fighting the changes and remain hopeful for the future.
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Nevada Shooter a 'Nice Kid,' Got Bullied: Classmate
(NEWSER) – Police still haven't released the name of the young shooter who wounded two 12-year-olds and killed a teacher at Sparks Middle School in Nevada yesterday before turning his parents' gun on himself, but a classmate describes him to CNN as "really a nice kid. He would make you smile when you were having a bad day." But, she says, she saw him getting bullied "and I think he took out his bullying." She thinks the two wounded students were his friends, but police say it's too early to know whether he was targeting anyone. Another classmate tells CBS News the shooter "pointed to us and he said, 'You ruined my life and now I'm going to ruin yours.'"
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Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora reunite for daughter's Sweet 16
(Yahoo!) - Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora's little girl is growing up — and the friendly exes came together to celebrate their only child.
Ava Sambora turned 16 on Friday and marked the milestone with a big bash at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, California. The guest of honor, who is an aspiring model, wore a form-fitting white dress and looked a lot like her actress mom during her early days of stardom. She posed for a some snapshots with her famous parents, who were both dressed in black.
The "Melrose Place" actress, 52, had on a very rock 'n' roll leather jacket and giant hoop earrings and the 54-year-old guitarist, who is currently on a hiatus from Bon Jovi, wore a black blazer. Despite divorcing in 2007, Heather and Richie — whose styles haven't changed much over the years — appeared to get along. At one point, he guided his ex, who has been dating plastic surgeon Mark Mani, through the room with his hand on her back.
As for the party itself, it was a teen's dream. Singer Ryan Beatty was there to perform and serenaded Ava with a fun rendition of "Happy Birthday to You." When the guests weren't showing off their dance moves or taking pix in the photo booth, they snacked on a towering pink and purple cake.
Most importantly, the birthday girl — or the "birthday b***h," as she referred to herself on Instagram — was happy with her party.
She tweeted:
Best 24 hours i've ever had. Thank you so much to everyone who made my birthday so special!— Ava Sambora (@avasamboraxxoo) October 5, 2013
It goes without saying that her doting dear old mom and dad are at the top of that list.
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Trent Reznor to Grammy producers: A 'heartfelt' eff you
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(Yahoo!) - The 56th Annual Grammy Awards came to a star-studded finish with the help of rock legends Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl, and Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham. But whose voice was loudest?
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, who was evidently furious after Grammy producers cut this grand finale short. Credits began to roll before the stars could complete their performance.
Nine Inch Nails bandmate Alessandro Cortini made time for a Twitter rant as well.
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Beyonce makes surprise appearance at Super Bowl party
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Beyonce and Jay Z are representing New York at the Super Bowl this year. The super couple performed at a pre-Super Bowl party together on Saturday night.
The rapper was scheduled to appear at the DirecTV-sponsored event in his hometown. But Beyonce stole the show making a surprise entrance in a black gown during her husband's set, joining him on "Drunk In Love" -- the track off her latest album they performed at the Grammys last month.
Attendees tell "E! News" that the Jay and Bey ended their song by embracing their daughter Blue Ivy who was in the audience. Jay also reportedly told the crowd, "All hail the Queen!" after their song.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Eli Manning, Kate Upton and Tim Tebow were among the stars spotted at the same party.


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Dad Calls 911 on Son, Who Gets Killed by Police
(NEWSER) – The Des Moines Register reports on a fatal police shooting this week, and a quote high up in the story from the victim's father pretty much tells the tragic tale: "He took off with my truck," recalls James Comstock. "I call the police, and they kill him. It was over a damn pack of cigarettes. I wouldn't buy him none. And I lose my son for that." Comstock explains that his 19-year-old son, Tyler, took off with the truck after their argument, and he called police to teach him a lesson. Then things went horribly wrong. A police cruiser tried to pull Tyler over, but he refused to stop. At one point, he even rammed the officer's car.


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Despite outrageous school spending, students actually dumber than in 1972
The amount of money that the American taxpayers have been forced to spend on public schools has more than doubled in the last few years — even though such spending has had no demonstrable impact on students' intelligence levels, a bombshell new study found.
On average, student academic performance actually declined slightly over the last 40 years — an astonishing fact, given the huge amount of money spent on public education and the general boost that technological improvements have provided to virtually every other sector of U.S. life.
The sobering truth comes courtesy of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom. Andrew Coulson, director of the center, examined trends in education spending and standardized test scores between 1972 and 2012. In many states, inflation-adjusted education spending rose by 50 percent, 100 percent and even 200 percent. Test scores, however, were hardly affected — and even fell in many states.


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(NEWSER) – Already out on bail for charges that he raped and drugged two LA women, Darren Sharper turned himself in to police last night on an arrest warrant alleging he raped two more women in New Orleans on Sept. 23. If you're keeping count, that now makes eight rape allegations against the former NFL star, the Los Angeles Times reports, while a separate LA Times story explains Sharper is being investigated in another New Orleans rape, as well as cases in Las Vegas and Tempe, Arizona. Court documents allege what the Times calls "a disturbing pattern in the incidents."
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I wanted to share my experience with the enzyme Nattokinase. In Japan, Nattokinase is a traditional soybean dish in which the soybeans are boiled or steamed, then fermented. This fermentation process produces natto which is a healthy food that has particular health benefits. The Japanese often eat it at breakfast with rice. For commercial distribution, the Natto is then made into tablets. In Japan, it is the preferred supplement for a safe cardiovascular program due to its unique ability to thin the blood thus improving circulation. It should not be used before a dental visit because of its blood thinning properties.
In my situation, Nattokinase worked well because I required a medicine with blood-thinning properties. I believe that Nattokinase improved my condition and prevented a heart attack or stroke. An additional benefit was a significant improvement in my blood pressure levels, and I no longer require medication for high blood pressure.
Although, there has been limited research for Nattokinase, there have been studies involving animal research. Individual's testimonials have been the strongest evidence of the benefits of Nattokinase. There are some potential side effects that you need to be aware of. Do not take Nattokinase with any other blood thinner. It is always advisable to consult with your doctor before starting any new supplement.


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New Bill Would Let FTC Regulate Photoshop
Looking too good could literally become a crime under newly proposed federal legislation, which would give the Federal Trade Commission power to regulate Photoshop image editing software use in advertising and other media.
The Truth in Advertising Act of 2014 or "Anti-Photoshop Act" was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year by Florida Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen along with Democrats Lois Capps of California and Theodore Deutch of Florida. If enacted, the bill will empower the FTC to regulate and reduce the use of Photoshopped images in media.
"The Truth in Advertising Act has already sparked more awareness of the need to address the unrealistic body image often promulgated by advertisers," Ros-Lehtinen said in a statement, adding she's "hopeful that this bill will get the hearing it deserves."
Federal Trade Commission officials would also be charged with reporting to Congress on the use of Photoshopped pictures "altered to change the physical characteristics of bodies and faces" of people appearing in "advertising and other media," according to the bill.
The commission would also have to develop a plan to reduce the use of altered photographs and blueprint a mechanism for regulating digital picture editing across industry media.
As International Business Times put it, "making a model look too thin, or her skin too flawless, may soon be a violation of federal standards."
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(Yahoo!) - The stork is on its way to the Jersey Shore again with a brand new little guido or guidette.
That's because Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is pregnant for the second time with fiancé Jionni LaValle. The reality star announced the happy news Friday in an extensive post on her personal blog.
"Jionni and I are so excited to confirm that we are expecting our second child!" the post began. "Now knowing that our test results are good and our baby is healthy, we can finally talk about it!"
Snooki, 26, gave birth to her first child, son Lorenzo Dominic, in August 2012. The "Snooki & JWoww" star has long said that she wants to have a big family with Jionni.
Snooki told In Touch Weekly earlier this year that she and her main squeeze plan to marry later this year in an extravagant "Great Gatsby"-themed wedding, where the coordinating colors will be black and gold.
"I got an elegant ball gown for the church and a mermaid-style dress with a poufy train for the reception," she continued. "Everyone expects me to wear glitter and leopard, and I'm like, 'Maybe if I got married four years ago?'"
Snooki also used her blog post to address criticism head on that she and Jionni are not yet married. "I've also seen how upset people are getting at the fact that Jionni and I aren't married yet," she wrote. "I'm so glad you are all concerned about our life, but we are doing fine I assure you. We planned to have a second child before our wedding, and will indeed still be getting married in the fall of 2014. We are a committed family that will raise our children to be the best they can be and give them the best life we can give them. So please, enough with the rude marriage comments. We are getting there, just waiting for the right time. He is my best friend and trust me, we will be together until death do us part. (And even in the afterlife I will be stalking [him])."
According to Us Weekly, Snooki is due in the fall just before her wedding. "I can clarify that our wedding is still on, and we are madly in love with each other," she tells Us. "We've waited long enough and cannot wait."
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Violent tornadoes tear through central Oklahoma
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(Moore, OK) -- Medical officials in Oklahoma are revising the death toll from yesterday's tornado down to 24 confirmed victims. Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office spokeswoman Amy Elliott says there may have been mistakes made in the chaos.
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Barbara Walters to announce her retirement Monday
Published: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:44 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:44 a.m.
NEW YORK — Barbara Walters is retiring.
The veteran ABC News anchor is set to announce Monday morning on "The View" that she will retire from TV journalism next summer.
ABC said in an announcement late Sunday that, until then, Walters will continue to anchor and report for the network, anchor specials throughout the year, and appear on "The View." She will remain executive producer of "The View," the weekday talk show she created in 1997.
The 83-year-old Walters has spent 37 years at ABC News, joining the network in 1976 to become the first female co-anchor on an evening news program. Three years later, she became a co-host of ABC's "20/20" newsmagazine.
Before coming to ABC, she spent 15 years at NBC News, where she was a co-host of the "Today" show.
"I am very happy with my decision," Walters said, "and look forward to a wonderful and special year ahead.
"I do not want to appear on another program or climb another mountain," she added. "I want instead to sit on a sunny field and admire the very gifted women — and, OK, some men, too — who will be taking my place."
ABC News President Ben Sherwood said "there is only one Barbara Walters. We look forward to making her final year on television as remarkable, path-breaking and news-making as Barbara herself.
"We look forward to a year befitting her brilliant career," he said, "filled with exclusive interviews, great adventures and indelible memories."
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It's rumored that taller people may be more successful in the workplace than their shorter counterparts, due to greater self-esteem and social confidence that possibly comes with height. Although I somewhat agree with this theory, it only means that petite women like us need to put in a little extra effort to find our confidence and achieve our own success. I'm still learning as I go, but here are some things I personally keep in mind:
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|CELstart provides an environment to easily run self-contained game packages - just download a package and double-click on it. The games are made using scripting (Python and/or XML scripting). If you want some live demos of what CS and CEL can do, download and try CELstart and some packages. See downloads and levels for CELstart.
Current Stable version (1.0)
|The latest stable release of Crystal Space is 1.0 (15 January 2007). This version has been tested on Windows, GNU/Linux, and MacOS/X and should work with no problems on those. If you encounter a problem then please report it!
|The latest version of CEL is 1.0 (15 January 2007). This version is compatible with Crystal Space 1.0 and is also tested on the three target platforms.
Crystal Space requires a number of external libraries for a few basic and some optional features. A list of required and optional dependencies can be found in the "External Libraries" section of the manual. For Windows users, "cs-win32libs", a package with precompiled support libraries, is available for download.
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Read Using Subversion for instructions how to download the contents of a directory in the source repository.
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WATCH: Colorado Man Offers President Obama Pot
President Obama did not say "yes," but he also did not say "no" when asked by a man in a Colorado bar Tuesday night if he wanted to smoke marijuana.
Obama merely laughed when, as he was greeting a crowd at a Denver bar, 24-year-old Matthew Anton held a joint up in the air and asked "You want to hit this?"
"Asked him if he wanted a hit of pot…he laughed! #legalizeit #iinhaled #mrGQ" wrote Anton on Instagram.
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Eminem Surprises Lollapalooza Crowd with Special Guest Rihanna!
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Eminem thrilled the Lollapalooza crowd during his closing set Friday night when he brought out surprise guest Rihanna!
[PHOTOS: Backstage at Lollapalooza 2014]
About halfway into his set, Rihanna joined Eminem on stage for "Love The Way You Lie," and to say the crowd lost their minds would be an understatement.
Cried spontaneously 3 times in my life. A birth, a death, and Rihanna popping on stage #Lolla http://t.co/235MOCLbUS
— Nick Libert (@NickLibert) August 2, 2014
Rihanna stayed to perform their latest hit together, "Monster," and then sang Dido's part with Em on "Stan."
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The Fed's Spring Awakening
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made a little news today. No, he didn't shed any light as to whether he will be serving another term once his current term expires next January. (We can safely assume he won't.) And no, he didn't announce a significant, imminent change in the policy under which the central bank buys $85 billion of securities in a month. In its statement, the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed's policy-making body, basically said there would be no change to the quantitative easing policy, designed to keep interest rates low and support the economy.
Bernanke essentially said that he and his colleagues are now believers in the Recovery Spring theory—the heretical idea that the U.S. economy is powering ahead at a pretty good clip. In fact, the economy has been doing well enough for long enough that Bernanke said he could envision a time when the Fed wouldn't have to support the economy by buying billions in long-term securities each month. Without giving concrete commitments, Bernanke said that if the economy continues to perform as the Federal Reserve expects, the taper—a reduction in the rate of asset purchases—could start later this year. Eschewing specific triggers, he nonetheless outlined some targets. When unemployment falls below 7 percent, the Fed would consider reducing the pace of asset purchases and ending them. When unemployment falls below 6.5 percent, the Fed might start considering rates.
In fact, the overall picture from inside the Fed is one that readers of this column may recognize—a relatively optimistic take on America's short- and long-term prospects. Bernanke and his colleagues have been looking at the same data we've been looking at: the steady rise in jobs, consumption, and retail sales; the continuing recovery in housing; and even the coming end of state and local austerity.
There's still the problem of the federal government, though, with its needless sequester. "The main headwinds to growth are, as you know, federal fiscal policy," said Bernanke during today's press conference. But given the headwind created by budget cuts and tax increases, he said, the fact that the economy is moving ahead is indicative that things are basically sound.
In fact, this spring, the Fed—like some other smart folks—has become more sanguine about America's prospects. Check out the Fed's projections for economic conditions for the next couple of years. Compared with the March forecasts, the June forecasts assume a slightly higher rate of growth, and slightly lower rates of unemployment and inflation. Recovery Spring!
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