Frank Lampard’s Chelsea Return with Man City Proves an Anti-Climax

STAMFORD BRIDGE, LONDON— As far as top-of-the-table clashes go, Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City isn’t going to live long in the memory. With a reported global audience of 650 million, this game was expected to serve up so much more. Instead we got a stalemate, with one team trying to win and the other […]



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Darren Fletcher’s move to West Ham from Manchester United is off

• Louis van Gaal says West Ham decided they only wanted a loan• Sam Allardyce: ‘I don’t know what will happen’• Match report: Liverpool 2-0 West Ham• Match report: Manchester United 3-1 LeicesterDarren Fletcher’s proposed move to West Ham United is off, the Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has announced.The long-serving midfielder looked set […]



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George Ford’s stopping power for England set for stern test by Wales

Ready to take the big hits, the Bath No10 knows will be in the thick of it against Wales for the Six Nations opener but insists he has the game to meet their assault• Ford key against Samoa• England 26-17 Australia• Owen Farrell out for Six NationsGeorge Ford is a rarity for a modern international […]



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23 Artfully Profane Wall Prints That Are Just Keeping It Real

Let’s f#@^cking decorate, shall we? This proud print: Get it here. society6.com This call to action: Get it here. society6.com This real talk: Get it here. society6.com This to-do list: Get it here. etsy.com View Entire List ›



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Geraldine McEwan: life and times – in pictures

Actor Geraldine McEwan, famous for her 1985 portrayal of Lucia in EF Benson’s pithy comedy, and who in later life became the face of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, has died Continue reading…



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Here Are The 10 Most Terrifying Predicted Disasters…That Didn’t Happen

New York City was supposed to have what our mayor described as a “historic” snowstorm. It was a storm that was supposedly “worse than anything we’ve ever seen before.” It turned out to be a historic overreaction. Despite the city being a bit soupy on Tuesday, it surely wasn’t the apocalyptic tundra de Blasio et […]



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Brooklyn Warehouse Fire Fought By Hundreds Of Firefighters

NEW YORK (AP) — A 7-alarm fire destroyed a warehouse and sent giant clouds of smoke across Brooklyn and into Manhattan on a day so cold that water froze on firefighters’ helmets. FDNY Chief of Department James Leonard says the large volume of water and the efforts of 275 firefighters failed to save the building […]



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What happens if you dare to doubt the Green prophets of doom

Journalist David Rose was labelled a ‘climate change denier’ after writing an article about scientists covering up data in a ‘climategate’ scandal.



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Tunisia 1-1 Equatorial Guinea (1-2 AET): Balboa lands knock-out blow to send host nation into semi-finals

The winger bent a wonderful free-kick into the top corner as his side came from behind to stun one of the tournament favourites in extra-time



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The Ritz sacks boss who hired his Bulgarian showgirl lover: Managing director gave ‘singer in residence’ job to his reality TV star girlfriend

The Ritz’s managing director Stephen Boxall did not disclose that he was in a relationship with 29-year-old Alexandra Anastas before giving her work in The Ritz’s elegant restaurant.



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José Mourinho facing Premier League punishment after press blackout

• Chelsea manager fails to fulfil media duties before or after City match• Manuel Pellegrini: I am not happy about the point• Match report: Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City• Jacob Steinberg: Mourinho’s threadbare squad shows its limitations• Barney Ronay: Agüero provides guile to keep Manchester City in title chaseThe Premier League is likely to punish José […]



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Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram to be bolstered by 7,500 African Union troops

International community including US and Iran rally against Islamist insurgent group as it increases attacks in runup to electionAfrican leaders have agreed to send 7,500 troops to fight the Boko Haram insurgency in north-east Nigeria as the international community, including long-time foes the US and Iran, rallied against the militants.The African Union announced the move […]



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Roommate Struggles You Know Too Well

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Super Bowl Bets, Meet Math

Americans probably like to think of their countrymen as a group of achievers, hardscrabble hustlers who pull themselves up by the bootstraps each morning to go to work, eat apple pie, and fall asleep watching baseball. While that’s certainly true in some cases, another silent majority is popping up and it’s almost all in the […]



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5’10” Ole Miss Guard Stefan Moody Throws Down 1-Handed Putback vs. Missouri

Guards aren’t supposed to do this, particularly when they’re only 5’10”.Ole Miss guard Stefan Moody believed he could fly as he threw down a powerful one-handed putback slam dunk against the Missouri Tigers.The Rebels held a 37-25 lead at halftime.[Vine, h/t College Spun]



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The Crimes These 10 People Committed In The Name Of The Devil Is Shocking

Satanism is a real belief system practiced in the world. In reality, it’s just another harmless religion. However, this religion (like all other major religions) has led followers to commit some truly heinous and brutal crimes. These 10 notorious crimes were committed by Satanists all over the world, and they are truly shocking. 1. Ricky […]



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FACE IT: Let’s Talk About Talking About Sex

The New York Times recently led its “Review” section with a very long, data-filled summation of where men and women stand on the subject of sex. Alongside pieces on “How Auschwitz is Misunderstood” and “Who Will Rule The Oil Market,” you could learn that “one of the more common questions for Google is “How big […]



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Rodgers hails ‘lethal’ Sturridge

The Liverpool striker scored within 12 minutes of his return from injury as his side defeated West Ham



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9 Facts That Will Boggle Your Mind

Can’t tell how warm it is outside? Find a cricket! BuzzFeedBlue / Via youtu.be Via youtu.be



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Anti-Gay, Anti-Mormon Hate Group Sponsors Reince Priebus’ RNC Israel Trip

If the National Republican Party had embraced the Ku Klux Klan or the American Nazi Party, would mainstream media pick up the story? Probably. The American Family Association, sponsor of the Republican National Committee’s upcoming Israel trip (organized and led by pastor David Lane), is no less extreme and has been venting its virulently hateful […]



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Campus Sexual Assault

The issue of campus sexual assault has received a great deal of attention in the media in recent months. This is warranted. There is a real problem on college and university campuses, and it is a problem that must be taken seriously. Rape and other forms of sexual violence and sexual assault are intolerable whenever […]



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Is Ole Miss 2015 Recruiting Class in Danger of Last-Minute Collapse?

Ole Miss managed to assemble another impressive recruiting class during the 2015 cycle, but the Rebels suddenly appear at risk of watching things unravel as national signing day nears. Head coach Hugh Freeze, hosting a collection of prospects during the final weekend of official visits, received some disheartening news Friday evening. Leo Lewis, the nation’s […]



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Watch A Man In A Wingsuit Fly Over The Pyramids Of Giza

Ancient wonder, meet modern daredevil. Cedric Dumont toured the Pyramids of Giza Thursday by air, flying in a wingsuit for a view that many tourists and history buffs would envy. Dumont’s stunt had to be cleared with Egypt’s defense department, sponsor Red Bull noted, but it was well worth the effort. “Flying over the pyramids […]



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Paul Pogba Learning Spanish Amid Exit Rumours, Latest on Chelsea Transfer Target

Juventus star Paul Pogba added even more intrigue to rumours regarding a potential transfer in a recent interview, telling reporters he is learning Spanish, with Real Madrid possibly eyeing a move for the Chelsea target. As reported by Goal’s Mark Doyle, the France international made the comments during an interview on JTV’s Filo Diretto show, […]



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When Your Boyfriend Can’t Stop Farting

Some sounds overpower everything else. BuzzFeed Yellow / Via youtu.be



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Why There’s No Chance Oliver Ekman-Larsson Is Dealt Before the Trade Deadline

By now, most diehard hockey fans will have seen the reports: The Arizona Coyotes are engaging in a rebuild/reset/retooling, and everything is on the table, including franchise cornerstone Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The only problem, of course, is that he really isn’t. The comment that kicked off speculation about Ekman-Larsson’s future was made by general manager Don […]



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Lampard thankful for Chelsea ovation

The midfielder admitted he was delighted to enjoy a special moment with the club’s fans after facing his former club at Stamford Bridge on Saturday



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Contrasting Atletico Madrid and Eibar Give Us a Rare Throwback Afternoon

In this high-tech era of football pitch development, the world’s elite venues are typically well prepared to cope with inclement weather. For example, Arsenal’s shiny Emirates Stadium in London uses 12 lighting rigs with enormous sunlamps to produce a surface that, to the naked eye, can look like a billiard table. And like countless other […]



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Roma 1-1 Empoli: Giallorossi stumble again in Scudetto race

Two players were sent off in the first half – Kostas Manolas for the hosts and Riccardo Saponara for the visitors – as the Giallorossi fumbled their way to a stalemate



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30 Of The Teeniest, Turtles That Will Make Your Day Infinitely Better With Their Cuteness

Sure, some turtles are cute, but can a reptile really compete on a cuteness level with cats and dogs? Can they be too teeny tiny that your heart actually swells? The answer is a definitive YES. Don’t believe me? Okay…you brought this upon yourself! 1. “Hellooo world!” Imgur 2. Nothing has ever been more perfect. […]



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Neymar will struggle to emulate Messi – Luis Enrique

The Brazilian has shone in his second season at Camp Nou, but according to his coach faces an almost impossible task in matching the feats of his team-mate



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Georgia Tech Fan Wins Free Domino’s for Year After Hitting Half-Court Shot

Thousands of broke college students are jealous of this man. A Georgia Tech student Caleb Espy got the chance to shoot a half-court shot at halftime of Saturday’s game against the N.C. State Wolfpack. He drilled it, winning himself a year of free pizza from Domino’s. The fan might be cashing in on his first […]



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Increase Your Productivity By Eliminating DAWAL

We’re all affected by one of those “slow work days” once in a while. We spend all day being active, yet at the end of the day, none of our tasks are complete. What happened? And what if—heaven forbid—you are doing this to yourself?



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Calling For Nominations: Africa’s Top 10 Most Powerful Men

In March I will publish the 2015 list of the 10 Most Powerful Men in Africa. This annual ranking distinguishes and celebrates the accomplishments of Africa’s most outstanding male power brokers. The 10 Most Powerful Men in Africa is distinctive in that it is the authority on identifying and highlighting […]



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Sex and the Senior Citizen

They myth that you can’t or shouldn’t have sex past a certain age needs to stop.



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Labour rules out ‘negative’ election campaign posters

Cash-strapped party makes bid to raise the tone of debate in runup to 7 May poll – and save moneyLabour has scrapped all plans to run billboard posters of David Cameron during the general election campaign in what it says it is a deliberate attempt to avoid “negative personalised adverts” and raise the tone of […]



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Boring, boring Chelsea: Mourinho reverts to type to keep Manchester City at bay

The Blues maintained their five-point cushion at the top but only after a resolute and unadventurous display which saw them fail to register a shot in the second half



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Bill Maher Says Socialism Created America’s Successful Middle Class

In the latest “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the host sounded off on politicians for repeatedly talking about middle-class economics, saying, “No one is telling the truth.” “The large, thriving middle class that America used to have didn’t just appear out of the blue. It was created using an economic tool called socialism,” said Maher. […]



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Hugo Lloris Targeted by Arsenal, Latest News on Morgan Schneiderlin Transfer

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is reportedly set to be the target of a controversial transfer swoop from Spurs’ north London rivals Arsenal as Arsene Wenger looks for a new shot-stopper. According to L’Equipe (h/t Aaron Flanagan in the Mirror), Wenger is on the look out for a new top-class keeper after the recent indiscipline and […]



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Super Bowl 2015: Prop Bets, Predictions for Patriots vs. Seahawks

The Super Bowl can be a lucrative sporting event for bettors given the variety of prop bets out of Las Vegas. Prop bets, by nature, are so unpredictable that they are a big risk for those looking to get in on the action. In a sport where so many variables come together on every single […]



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Manchester United are still saying thanks a million to Sir Alex Ferguson

It prompted a double-take to discover Ferguson’s salary as an ambassador for United is at least 14 times that of the prime minister. No doubt there will be supporters who don’t begrudge him a single penny• Sir Alex Ferguson appointed’s Uefa’s coaching asmbassadorIt is going back a few years now but the journalists who cling […]



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37 More Superb Owls

Happy Superb Owl Weekend! Sandy Moss Photography / Via Getty Images / iStockphoto Joel Saget / Via AFP / Getty Images Hemera Susan Flashman / Via Getty Images Micah Walter / Via Getty Images View Entire List ›



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19 Reasons Why When It Comes To Knickers, Bigger Is Better

Live life to the full brief. Fact: Wedgies hold you back in life. Wedgies were created by the patriarchy to stop women achieving their full potential. instagram.com Don’t worry knicker-wearers of the world there is a solution — The full brief. instagram.com Trust me, small-knicker people: One of life’s pleasures is being able to cover […]



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Laos: Thousands suffering from the deadly aftermath of US bomb campaign

Fifty years after US combat troops entered Vietnam, neighbouring Laos is still dealing with unexploded bombs from fierce air attacks“If I had arrived 15 minutes later at the hospital, I would have died. I underwent 12 blood transfusions in order to survive.” Sitting in the living room of her wooden stilt house, 39-year-old Buan Kham […]



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Moyes leaps to Bale’s defence

The coach has offered his support to the winger after he spurned two golden chances against his Real Sociedad side and was subsequently jeered by his own supporters



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Marshawn Lynch Once Tackled an Opponent During High School Basketball Game

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch used to play high school basketball at Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, California, backing up former NBA player Leon Powe at center. Once, after a hard foul on Powe, Lynch wanted to retaliate, but he was subbed out before he got a chance to do anything. Powe explained […]



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Isis video purports to show beheading of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto

Apparent death of kidnapped journalist follows days of back-door negotiations between Islamic State and government Shinzo AbeIslamic State (Isis) militants have released a video purportedly showing the beheading of the Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, ending days of negotiations by diplomats to save the man.The video, called A Message to the Government of Japan, featured a […]



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A Tiny Chihuahua’s Best Friend Is Amazingly 125 Times His Size, D’aww

Abandoned at just five weeks old, this little chihuahua named Digby has now found happiness and love in the paws of his new big buddy.When Digby was discovered, he was brought to the Southridge RSPCA Animal Centre in South Mimms, England. On top of being treated for extreme dehydration, he’s also found a bestie in […]



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Islamic State Militants Say They Killed 2nd Japanese Hostage

A video shows the beheading of a journalist, Kenji Goto, killed a week after ISIS announced the killing of another Japanese hostage.



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Secret Grand Central railway siding under the Waldorf Astoria used by FDR

It may seem a rusted and decaying curiosity – but Track 61 was once used by Franklin D Roosevelt as a private access route to the Astoria’s presidential suite, concealing his disability.



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The Super Bowl Drinking Game for People Who Hate Sports

Why should not knowing anything about football stop you from enjoying the Super Bowl? Here’s a way to have your own fun this Super Bowl Sunday: …



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Mo Williams Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Around Timberwolves Guard

With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 19, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a decision to make about impending free agent Mo Williams. According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities, there are no shortage of teams looking at Williams in a potential deal: ESPN’s Marc Stein also noted that the Timberwolves’ return for […]



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Coach Cuts Wrestler’s Long Hair, Police Investigate

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A friendly bet between a high school coach and a wrestler has led to a suspension and a police investigation in Hawaii. Carla Fontes hadn’t cut her hair since intermediate school, but her coach at Waiakea High School, Stan Haraguchi, thought the locks flowing below her waist were interfering with the […]



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Super Bowl Commercials 2015: Previewing Top Ads That Will Entertain Viewers

Many of those who tune in to watch Super Bowl XLIX Sunday will be focused solely on the clash between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, but others will be more interested during the TV timeouts. The Super Bowl is the biggest television event of the year, and companies are well aware of that. […]



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The Dialogue About Vagina Monologues

Earlier this month, Mt. Holyoke, the prestigious all-women’s college, decided to cancel its annual production of The Vagina Monologues, which has been performed at the school for 10 years. The discussion got heated pretty quickly, with interested parties from a variety of backgrounds weighing in. So in the way of background, just what is this […]



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Control iTunes from Notification Center on your Mac

A recent update adds an official iTunes widget to your Mac, making it possible to control playback from the Today panel.



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Jeb’s Big Test

Mitt Romney’s exit from the 2016 presidential race sets up a critical challenge for Jeb Bush, top Republicans say: If the former Florida governor can scoop up many of Romney’s big donors, he would set himself up as the dominant frontrunner in the establishment wing of the party — and make life much more difficult […]



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Lust! Betrayal! First full trailer for ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5 lands

HBO has released the first full-length trailer for the next season of “Game of Thrones,” promising, as Peter Dinklage might say, more stabby stabby, sexy sexy.



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Beats Pill XL: Bigger Bluetooth speaker justifies its premium price

We weren’t such big fans of Beats’ original Pill, but the company’s jumbo-sized model is well designed and performs much better.



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Woman in India rape case sues Uber

A woman who claims she was raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi last month has filed suit against the US-based car-sharing company. In a civil complaint filed yesterday in California, the unnamed woman, who’s referred to as “Jane Doe,” said the compa…



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Danny Ings Transfer Blow for Liverpool, Latest Reds Rumours

Liverpool’s reported pursuit of Burnley striker Danny Ings has been categorically shut down by the Clarets hierarchy. James Pearce in the Liverpool Echo recently suggested that the Reds were looking to broker a deal ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline that would see the striker sign for the Anfield outfit, before being loaned back to Turf […]



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Dr Stephen Frost sacked by text after blowing the whistle on suspected scam

Dr Stephen Frost, who led the campaign for an inquest into the death of Iraq weapons expert Dr David Kelly, was dismissed by the Ministry of Defence after calling for a police investigation.



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Gareth Bale, Asier Illarramendi Still Linked with Real Madrid Transfer Exits

It seems that no matter how much Real Madrid say otherwise, teams just aren’t getting the message about Gareth Bale and Asier Illarramendi. The pair are still being linked with La Liga exits in the near future. Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal are respectively waiting in the wings. The latest on Bale is […]



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Breaking Down the Best and Worst of the WWE for Week of January 26

When a snowstorm wasn’t getting in the way or when officials weren’t again discounting how nuts fans are over Daniel Bryan, WWE delivered tremendous entertainment at the Royal Rumble and beyond. That pay-per-view’s best match and an early Match of the Year candidate saw Seth Rollins rise, John Cena battle hard and Brock Lesnar exude […]



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Major Exodus

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Starbucks Celebrates Seahawks Run to Super Bowl with Limited-Edition Frappuccino

For a limited time only, Seattle Seahawks fans are going to be able to show their support for their team with a blue and green Starbucks drink.Via Starbucks, the Seattle-based company is celebrating the team’s run to Super Bowl XLIX with a special drink. Seahawks fan and Starbucks barista Thom Arvin created the Seahawks Frappuccino, […]



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ESPN offers standalone subscription for the Cricket World Cup

Talks of ESPN’s standalone options are nothing new, and for the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the network is offering a cable-free standalone subscription. Access to the event’s six-week slate of 49 matches will cost viewers $100 for viewing on the web. Te…



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15 Valentine’s Day Cards Written By “The Walking Dead” Characters

Love can kill. Crystal Ro / BuzzFeed / AMC / Via ricky-grimes.tumblr.com Rick Grimes Crystal Ro / BuzzFeed / kostsov / Thinkstock Daryl Dixon Crystal Ro / BuzzFeed / kostsov / Thinkstock Michonne Crystal Ro / BuzzFeed / kostsov / Thinkstock View Entire List ›



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This Is What It’s Like To Watch “Mean Girls” For The First Time

After years of hearing people quote the living hell out of this movie, I finally sat down to watch it. The experience was…not exactly “fetch.” In 2004, a movie came out that would be quoted over and over again until our ears bled. This movie was Mean Girls. Paramount I have never watched it because…it’s […]



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A Guy Who Knows Nothing About Football Explains The Super Bowl

Featuring Tom Brady, who was busy with three boys of his own. Till the one day when the lady met this fellow. That’s the way we all became the Brady bunch. Christian Petersen / Getty Images Kiebus & Logan: Where is the Super Bowl being played? Tanner: Aren’t they all played in Hawaii? Isn’t that […]



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After 150 years, Confederate submarine’s hull again revealed

Considered the Confederacy’s stealth weapon during the Civil War, the hand-cranked Hunley sank the Union warship Housatonic in winter 1864 and then disappeared.



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Man Walking Home From Work Goes From Grateful to Amazed When He Realizes Who’s Offering Him A Ride

After being forced to leave work early, Gerhald Acosta began walking home. As cars would pass, he would throw out his thumb, hoping to hitch a ride home from someone. Acosta told Daily Mail that “25-30 cars had already passed him by without stopping,” until he was finally picked up by a goodhearted Samaritan in […]



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Biological clock predicts lifespan

Scottish Scientists have identified a biological clock that could help predict a person’s lifespan.



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It’s Time To Take Out The Trash Men In Our Lives

#SayNoToFuckboys2k15 Friends, countrywomen, I have gathered you here today for a very important occasion. It is time to take out the trash. laughterkey.com In 2015 in the year of our lord Oprah Gail Winfrey, let us remember that “no” is a complete sentence and it is a complete sentence we should be lobbing at the […]



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49 British Swearwords, Defined

A guide for the bewildered. Alice Mongkongllite / BuzzFeed 1. Arse, arsehole – n., variants of ass and asshole. Can also be used to mean bothered (“Can’t be arsed”) or acting the fool (“Stop arsing about!”). Mild. 2. Bastard – n., illegitimate child or mongrel; objectionable fellow, probably one who has won one over on […]



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A Good Appetite: Parm Dishes to Warm Weary Souls

When carefully and lovingly cooked with excellent ingredients, parmigiana is a fantastic dish, one worth learning how to make just right. (Article plus video.)



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Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams set for final of raw aggression

• Rivals with zero warmth for each other in Australian Open women’s final• Sharapova defiant despite long losing sequence against American• Williams pursues equality with Chris Evert and Martina NavratilovaFor most of the tournament, Serena Williams has looked as if she might collapse at any moment. At times, she was barely able to make herself […]



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Desert AIDS Project Gala Inspires the World to #IMAGINEnoAIDS; Mario Cantone Hosts

Producers of the always-poignant, forever-important Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, which take place in Palm Springs, California each year to benefit Desert AIDS Project, have the whole community (and the people we reach worldwide) truly imagining a world without HIV/AIDS, by championing #IMAGINEnoAIDS. If you come across this episode prior to February 7th, 2015, attend this […]



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Secret to Winning the Super Bowl

Pete Carroll, head coach for the Seattle Seahawks, is no stranger to “meditation” — in fact, he encourages his athletes to incorporate mindfulness exercises into their daily practices. I’ve always said that sports, as is life, is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. Meditation has been shown to increase happiness and decrease stress. By […]



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The U.S. and the 70th Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb

On Jan. 22, 2015 the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, in consultation with 17 Nobel Prize laureates adjusted the Doomsday Clock to three minutes to midnight. With this change, scientists and experts are sending a clear warning that the effects of climate change, the increase in nuclear weapons modernization programs, and the Obama administration’s decision to […]



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Perhaps We Can Prevent Terrorism

Does it seem like we are winning the “war” on terror? Events in Paris, Syria, Iraq, and Libya in recent weeks make it hard to be optimistic. We should not be surprised. Our pursuit of this “war” conflicts with scientific understanding of human behavior. When people are attacked, their biologically driven response is to counterattack. […]



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Top Attractions to See (for Free!) with the IDNYC Card

New Yorkers can now visit some of the city’s top museums, zoos and concert halls for free when they apply for an IDNYC card. The identification card, available to all New York City residents, was launched in January as an effort to allow vulnerable populations such as the homeless and undocumented immigrants to take advantage […]



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New Galaxy S6 Leak Reveals Surprising Size

Which poses a fascinating question about screen size…



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Moment carer was caught on makeshift CCTV stealing from 93-year-old patient’s purse

Joanna Inch was jailed for four months today for stealing £15 from the purse of a North Devon pensioner – and the judge said he wished he could have doubled the length of the sentence.



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Earliest known colour footage of the Beatles showing Fab Four in Blackpool emerges

The three-and-a-half minute film, that has never before been seen shows John, Paul, George and Ringo backstage and then performing at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool in August 1963.



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An Analysis of the Twitter Reaction to Diego Costa’s Three-Match Ban

After receiving a violent conduct charge on Wednesday, Diego Costa has now been handed a three-match ban by the Football Association, as per the Guardian. This fast-tracked punishment means the Brazilian-born striker will be out of action for Chelsea’s crucial clash with Manchester City on Saturday evening. Unless you have been living under a virtual […]



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Bryce Love to Stanford: Cardinal Land 4-Star RB Prospect

Running back Bryce Love is one of the fastest recruits in the country, and he will bring his blazing speed to Stanford after committing today, per Rivals.com’s Adam Friedman. Love is a four-star prospect from Wake Forest, North Carolina, and 247Sports rates him as the No. 233 overall recruit and sixth-best all-purpose back in the […]



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Nationwide Will Air 2 Very Different Ads During the Super Bowl

As it turns out, Nationwide’s appearance during the Super Bowl will be a double feature. Not only will the insurance company air this fun ad featuring Mindy Kaling, from McKinney, it will also run a spot from Ogilvy & Mather that centers around a social cause, according to sources. Both ads will last 45 seconds […]



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Apple iPad Pro’s first case design leaked

According to French blog nowhereelse.fr , the case is from a ‘reliable source’ and the product will be unveiled within months.



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The best Super Bowl ad so far features Blettner Engineering (who?)

An automation and assembly equipment manufacturer finds itself in a Super Bowl beer ad. And a very funny one too.



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Nvidia G-Sync is a smooth move for PC games

The right graphics card and G-Sync monitor can make games look better.



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Official: Manchester United sign El Fitouri as Amos joins Bolton

The 20-year-old right-back joins the Old Trafford outfit having only made a handful of non-league appearances for Salford City since his arrival in early January



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Artillery bombardment in Ukrainian rebel stronghold of Donetsk kills at least 12 civilians

At least 12 people have been killed in Donetsk following a day of bloody clashes between pro-Russia separatists and government forces. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT



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Crave Ep. 190: Testing out ‘Insane Mode’ in the Tesla P85D

Tesla’s Model S electric car comes with “Insane Mode,” which is everything you hoped it would be, especially when it gets tested out on unsuspecting strangers.



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Colts’ New WR Duron Carter, Son of Cris, Will Be ‘More Complete’ Than Expected

Duron Carter’s Hall of Fame bloodlines have made him a very intriguing free agent, and he appears to be heading to Indianapolis, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.How will his impressive 2014 season in the CFL translate to the NFL? What will his role be with the Colts?Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Insider […]



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A Dad Wants Unvaccinated Children To Be Banned From His 6-Year-Old’s School

Carl Krawitt’s story of trying to protect his son, who is in remission from leukemia, has gotten national attention amid a fervent vaccination debate and the rising number of measles cases. Carl Krawitt poses for a photo with his family in their home in Corte Madera, California. Elijah Nouvelage / Reuters Marin County also happens […]



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Rare photos of elusive Saharan cheetah revealed

World’s first close-up photos of Saharan cheetah includes this rare daytime shot. Photo by Farid Belbachir used by permission Some of the world’s only photos of the elusive Saharan cheetah, one of the rarest carnivores on the planet, were released this week as part of a study designed to help save the critically endangered species. […]



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Add Yours: Caption These Bizarre Stock Images

We sat down and captioned 24 stock images. Pick your faves and add your own! View Entire List ›



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14 Puppy Bowl Stars Explain Why You Should Adopt

As if you needed extra convincing. “I love to lick faces!” BuzzFeed “You’d look crazy playing fetch by yourself, silly.”



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In Simon’s Own Words: “The Most Brilliant Performance I’ve Ever Heard”.

Jeff Gutt appears on The X Factor and sings an amazing raspy version of Hallelujah. What an amazing performance! Be sure to SHARE with your friends!



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On Hip-Hop and Philosophy: Interview With Joey Bada$$

(Photo by Jessica Lehrman) It was with his first mixtape 1999 that Brooklyn’s Joey Bada$$ (Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott) emerged as a rapper birthed from the golden age of hip-hop. He was only 17 years old at the time of his debut mixtape, which includes tracks produced by MF Doom and Chuck Strangers, and yet fused […]



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Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho Eyed by Chelsea in Surprise Double West Ham Raid

In a bid to boost his attacking options, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly hoping to lure West Ham United pair Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho away from Upton Park this week. With the winter transfer deadline fast approaching, The Sun (h/t the Telegraph) reports that Loic Remy has been deemed surplus to requirements at […]



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Watch College Students Prank Their Indiana Jones Look-alike Professor

If you’re a college professor and wear a leather fedora, you WILL get compared to Indiana Jones. It’s not a bad thing, Indiana Jones is the most bad-ass/absent professor in movie history after all. Some students at Kent State University decided to…



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Three Brothers + Dad Make a Calendar of Recreated Photos for Mom

As a Christmas gift for their Mom, three brothers and their Dad recreated a number of childhood photos, turning the series into a hilarious 2015 calendar. As with previous takes on this popular photo idea, it works best when the participants not only match the expressions and poses, but make and effort to match the […]



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Gunman storms Dutch TV studio and demanded he be put on air

There were incredible scenes on Dutch television as footage of the the suspect’s arrest was broadcast tonight, showing him dropping his weapon as soon as armed officers ordered him to.



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What flying in an airplane does to your body and how you can fix it

Whether you’re spending just an hour at 30,000ft or crossing multiple times zones and cooped up for far longer, the effects of flying play havoc with your mind, body and circadian rhythm



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WWE’s Terrible Content Has Done Little To Slow The Company Down

WWE’s in-ring programming has been sub-par for months, but that hasn’t stopped the company from posting record revenue and reaching 1 million WWE Network subscribers.



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3 American Contractors Killed in Afghan Shooting, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. defense officials say three American contractors were shot to death by a gunman in the Afghan capital of Kabul.



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As New Leadership Takes Over in Washington, a Major Fiscal Clash Takes Shape

While both sides say they are trying to help the squeezed middle class, the divide between the two parties on fiscal policy may be as stark as at any time since President Clinton’s first term.



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NFL Says Concussion Rate Among Players Fell 25 Percent in 2014 Season

The NFL has focused heavily on reducing concussions in recent years, and based on recently released data, the league’s efforts paid off in 2014. According to The Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com), the rate of concussions fell 25 percent this season. There were 111 recorded concussions during the 2014 NFL regular season, which was an improvement […]



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This Year’s Most High-Stakes Super Bowl Showdown Is YouTube vs. Facebook

If you visit YouTube during the Super Bowl, you likely won’t miss Anheuser-Busch, which bought the masthead of Google’s video site. But the brewer’s also going big on Facebook, where it’s paying for promotions and hosting autoplay videos. Budweiser and Bud Light are classic Super Bowl brands, and this year they also illustrate one of […]



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Andrew’s Burnt Out? But Blogs Are, Too

Take it from me—blogs were great in their day. But now, there are just so many more ways to be an underpaid writer.



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Olic confirms he is set to join Hamburg

The 35-year-old is close to returning to the Imtech Arena, with his current club reportedly closing on a deal for Chelsea attacker Andre Schurrle



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Neymar Swiftly Responds to Cani’s ‘He’ll Have Problems’ Assertion

Neymar hears you, Cani, he just doesn’t appear to care. Barcelona knocked Atletico Madrid out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, and the Brazilian Neymar starred, scoring two wonderful goals for the Catalans. After the match, Atletico midfielder Cani was unimpressed with Neymar’s actions on the pitch. “(Neymar) will have problems for his whole […]



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Nickelodeon’s standalone streaming service is coming in February

With networks announcing new streaming options on the regular, Nickelodeon is set to reveal a standalone service of its own. During an investor call this morning, Viacom chief Philippe Dauman said the kid-friendly channel will announce its subscripti…



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Cold Hard Fact for Thursday, January 29, 2015

Fact: Kyrie Irving became the Cleveland Cavaliers’ record holder for most three-pointers made in a game (11). Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light. Source: Cavs Nation Net



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Obama must finally end NSA phone record collection, says privacy board

White House could take action ‘at any time’, says Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board chair as key Patriot Act measure is poised to expireThe US government’s privacy board is calling out President Barack Obama for continuing to collect Americans’ phone data in bulk, a year after it urged an end to the controversial National […]



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Is Newsweek’s ‘Red Heels’ Cover Sexist?

It was supposed to illustrate a story about sexism in Silicon Valley, but Newsweek’s cover, showing a cursor lifting up a skirt, has come under fire for being offensive itself.



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Texting When You’re Single Vs. When You’re In A Relationship

After a while we all stop trying really. Going for a date when you’re single. Flo Perry / BuzzFeed Going for a date when you’re in a relationship. Flo Perry / BuzzFeed When you’re bored and single. Flo Perry / BuzzFeed When you’re bored and in a relationship. Flo Perry / BuzzFeed View Entire List […]



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Surf’s Up: Five Leadership Lessons I Learned From Surfing

I’ve wanted to surf my whole life, which is ironic considering I was raised in upstate New York, could hardly swim and was terrified of putting my face in water. Yet I had dreams of riding a wave and enjoying every minute of it. I’m a runner and a biker; swimming is not in my […]



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Sean Penn Talks About Dating Charlize Theron And Possibly Marrying Again

Sean Penn has been married twice before, but he doesn’t see it that way. “Yes, I’d get married again,” Penn told Esquire U.K. for the March 2015 issue. “You say I’ve been married twice before but I’ve been married under circumstances where I was less informed than I am today, so I wouldn’t even consider […]



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Welcome Chaos

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the everyday chaos. It’s so easy to focus on the little things. I find myself stressing about the morning routine, my lack of sleep from the night before, the mess that is my house and the list of things that I know the day ahead of me […]



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18 Times You Were Like “Sure Jan”

Next time you see someone telling stories, channel your inner Marcia Brady. The time this guy broke his shot record: reddit.com Paramount Pictures The time this actual conversation happened on the bus: reddit.com Paramount Pictures View Entire List ›



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Here Are the Week’s Top Brands for Instagram Videos

The Golden State Warriors are currently basketball’s best team with a record of 36-7. But ask any NBA fan, and they’ll tell you that the Bay Area squad is also the league’s most exciting. Watching point guard Stephen Curry commandeer the potent Warrior’s offense has become must-see TV for sports junkies. So when teammate Klay […]



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Ginola not giving up on Fifa presidency despite lack of funding

The former Tottenham winger received just 11 per cent of the €3 million required to run in the elections but insists he is still in the race



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Why I Love the Go Daddy Puppy Commercial

Go Daddy has been pushed into pulling its super bowl commercial, which was outraging “animal lovers.” Remembering stomach churning images from a few years back of the Go Daddy CEO with an elephant he had shot, I clicked on the YouTube arrow expecting the worse. The ad opens with a shot of an adorable golden […]



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How Leaving or Being Left Changes the Emotional Aspect of Divorce

I am twice divorced. In my first marriage, getting a divorce was my spouse’s idea, whereas in my second union, it was my own initiation. Divorce is rarely a mutual decision and each role (“the leaver” or “the one left”) has its own unique experiences. Unfortunately I have traveled down both sides of this potholed […]



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Nike Reveals Special Air Jordan VII Cleats for Earl Thomas to Wear in Super Bowl

Not just any player would get the honor of wearing exclusive Nike-produced Air Jordan VII cleats to wear in the Super Bowl. Then again, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is not just “any player.” The 25-year-old four-time All-Pro defensive back may be the best safety in the league, and his footwear in the big game […]



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Man’s Paintings May Seem Simple Separately, But Together They Reveal An Incredibly Meaningful Message

These photos may look simple on first take when viewed individually. However, each one’s meaning comes together to create a message for the ages — one that describes what life is all about. One perfect man… The world… A manger… A kingdom… All together they make an incredibly important word… At the end of the […]



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Selena Gomez, Please Go To Prom With This Guy

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR SELENA?! Cole LaBrant made this amazing video in the hopes that Selena Gomez would see it and go to prom with him. C’MON SELENA! HE IS SO CUTE AND HEARTFELT AND NICE AND NOT JUSTIN BEIBER! GO TO PROM WITH HIM! Via youtube.com Cole seems like the best prom date […]



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27 Faces Every Person Who Works With The Public Will Recognize

Everyone is terrible. View Entire List ›



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This Guy Created Something Amazing By Putting An Ear Of Corn In The Microwave3

Every time I used to make corn on the cob, I end up with those silky spines covering the bulk of the kernels. Now I know how to avoid such a thing. After seeing what this food genius did in just 3:00 minutes, I think I’m ready to get back into the kitchen and make […]



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Why Are You Still Not Watching “The Good Wife”?

Season 6 starts tonight on More4, and it’s still The Best Thing on Telly™. It’s easy to get engulfed in the fog of hype around TV shows that fans assure you are The Best! Thing! Ever! Think of every HBO series ever – regardless of quality, duration or cultural impact – and consider how many […]



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The Latest Weapon In The Struggle Against Global Cat Supremacy Is Hilariously Effective.

Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros has been around since 1985 and has been called the greatest game of all time. Before Nintendo released Wii Sports, Super Mario Bros was the best-selling game with over 40 million units sold. Even if you haven’t played the game, I’m sure your familiar with the sound effects. Watch this cat’s […]



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Man Lost Contact With Drone Before It Sped to White House, Friend Says

The man was flying the drone outside his apartment window when it shot off toward the White House, the friend who owned the device said.



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Viacom to bring video-streaming subscriptions to Nickelodeon fans

As more viewers shift away from traditional cable TV, the kids television network sets its sights on the fast-growing mobile market.



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Which Nail Polish Color Name Is Real?

Can you nail this quiz? Sorry. Image from Essie.com / Graphic by Mackenzie Kruvant



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Marek Hamsik Move Encouraged by Agent as Gonzalo Higuain Arsenal Rumours Grow

Arsenal have turned their attention firmly toward Naples this winter, as latest speculation links the Gunners with moves for Napoli pair Marek Hamsik and Gonzalo Higuain. Playmaking ace Hamsik has been associated with a Stadio San Paolo exit for some years, but agent Mino Raiola now suggests the Slovakian is finally ready to take his […]



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Making GIFs Is Easier Than Ever With Imgur’s New Tool

The image-hosting site announces Video to GIF, a tool that will put the loops absolutely everywhere. http://imgur.com If you’re on the Internet, GIFs are everywhere you look. While the looped, silent series of images has become a hallmark of online culture, the process of making them has been somewhat tedious, and making them look good […]



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13 Vines That Perfectly Sum Up The Most Awkward Situations In Your Life

This is proof the universe hates you. The hug-handshake dilemma that makes you wish the ground would just open up. vine.co The moment you’re having a conversation with your friends, and then it stops out of nowhere. vine.co Going to a party where you don’t know anyone, and wandering around attempting not to talk to […]



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What Super Bowls Sound Like When Your Team Isn’t Playing

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These 12 Animals Trolling Each Other Are KINDA the BEST

When humans are mean to each other, it’s pretty sad. But when animals are mean to each other, IT’S THE MOST ADORABLE THING LIKE, EVER. 1. …



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Microsoft Outlook arrives for Android, iOS

The new app features a snooze button for e-mail messages; cloud-based attachment options; and some handy filtering tools.



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Neymar: There is a thing called respect

The Barcelona star was booed by the crowd during his side’s 3-2 Copa del Rey win over Atletico Madrid and insists he should be treated better



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Unilever Consolidates Its Search Marketing Business

Unilever has consolidated all of its search engine optimization and search engine marketing efforts at Resolution Media after a pitch. To manage the account, Resolution will work with fellow Omnicom Media Group media shop PHD, which handles most of the consumer goods giant’s global media communications planning. The shift of search business, which had primarily […]



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Marijuana Dispensary Rolling 12,000 Joints to Prep for Seahawks in Super Bowl

Medical and recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Washington, and Seattle is its largest city.The city’s beloved Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 1, in Super Bowl XLIX, and most of the residents of the state will likely be partaking in Super Bowl viewing parties.Seattle-based medical marijuana […]



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Labour-led government ‘must let people shape public services they use’

Shadow ministers Liz Kendall and Steve Reed say too many public services assume a parent-child relationship with clientsA Labour-led government will only survive the challenge of the next five years if it empowers people to shape the public services they use, according to a new pamphlet written by two of the party’s rising stars.The intervention […]



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SpaceX presents a rockin’ vision of recyclable space travel

SpaceX wants to make space exploration cheaper by reusing its rockets. See how it plans to do it, set to a thumpin’ soundtrack.



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Stop Trying to Make Financial Literacy Happen

The idea behind the financial literacy movement sounds like common sense. The financial world is complicated? People don’t do the right things? Then educate them! Teach kids about budgets and living within their means, offer employees an investment information session—and voilà! Twenty years later, credit card debt and the retirement savings crisis will be things […]



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Insider Buzz: Patriots Super Bowl Win Will Make McDaniels Hot 2015 HC Candidate

Josh McDaniels is regarded as one of the best play-callers in the NFL, and he could improve his head coaching stock even more with a win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. How soon could McDaniels be a head coach again? What makes him a top-tier candidate? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher […]



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The NFL Tries to PSA Away Domestic Abuse

The NFL is throwing a lot of advertising money at a domestic abuse problem it shouldn’t have had in the first place.



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Abercrombie and Fitch in trouble for painting store BROWN

Tailors from London’s exclusive Savile Row, in Mayfair, say Abercrombie breached the conditions of their Grade II listed building by painting an upstairs room brown without getting permission.



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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival — The Reel Deal

If you love films and like to wake up in the most beautiful setting imaginable, otherwise known as the “American Riviera”, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is where you should be January 27th-February 7th, atleast that is where you will find me! This year is the 30th Anniversary of the Festival, as always, set […]



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Sugary Drinks Linked With Earlier Menstruation In Girls

By: Rachael Rettner Published: 01/27/2015 7:00 AM EST on LiveScience Girls who drink a lot of soda and other sugary drinks may get their first menstrual periods earlier than girls who don’t often consume these drinks, a new study suggests. The research involved more than 5,500 U.S. girls ages 9 to 14 who had not […]



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Do Kids Really Need To Drink Milk?

By: Tia Ghose Published: 01/27/2015 11:23 AM EST on LiveScience We’ve all heard the slogans about milk: It does a body good, it’s a natural thing to drink and it builds strong bones. And many people who heard these slogans while growing up were urged to drink a few glasses of milk a day because […]



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TRACEY COX’s five ways to get your mojo back in the bedroom after menopause

Sexpert Tracey Cox says that great sex can still be had post menopause. She says there can even be benefits including no pregnancy worries and no nasty period to contend with.



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Socialism, Redistribution and the Road to the Super Bowl

I, like more than 100 million other people, will be tuning in to watch Superbowl XLIX come February first. The NFL is the world’s most successful sports league, a $9 billion business that makes more money and more money per franchise than any other league, any sport, any country, period. So it’s not surprising that […]



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Forgive? Why Not!

The title is a take from the book by Jonathan Christoph Arnod Why Forgive? It contains incredible stories of forgiveness and redemption from ordinary people, whose lives were forever changed but many managed to go on living, in spite of the pain and suffering caused by senseless acts of violence and terror. Why Forgive? Jonathan […]



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Can Robo-Advisors Survive A Bear Market?

Online investment management services now have billions of dollars under management but they’ve yet to weather a significant market downturn. Are they prepared?



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Apple Has Stellar Quarter, But Should Increasing Reliance On iPhone Be A Concern?

As expected, the company’s new flagship iPhones were the key driver of results, owing to robust shipments to both developed and emerging markets and higher average selling prices. However, the performance of the other major product lines was mixed. The iPad continued to be impacted by a slowing tablet market and cannibalization from the new […]



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Nonprofit Brings Technology To Disaster Recovery

Field Innovation Team or FIT is bringing hi-tech into the disaster recovery arena by training responders to use it and developing strategic relationships with technology partners to bring their best to bear when it’s needed most. FIT, a nonprofit, has been in the game since 2010 and has responded to hurricane […]



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The Guardian view on hung parliament negotiations: time to plan

If no party has an overall majority in May, there could be a long gap before a government is formed. The parties need to plan for that nowAfter the general election of 2010, five days elapsed before the formation of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. The delay, which seems small now, nevertheless took much of Britain […]



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The Guardian view on Greece’s debt relief: compromise is the way to go

Europe could be torn apart by divergent perspectives on debtIf what counts is what works, then the Greeks did the right thing by rejecting austerity at the ballot box. After years in which the servicing of debts has been pursued to the exclusion of every other objective, it has plainly not worked. A quarter of […]



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Is data privacy just a dream?

Data Privacy Day brings reflection on our security sins, but it’s hard to find a perfect protector of data. Even Blackphone’s extra-encrypted SlientText app was found with a security flaw.



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Havard ‘Kickalicious’ Rugland Returns with New Trick-Shot Video

Norwegian kicker Havard “Kickalicious” Rugland got a shot to play in the NFL because of a trick-shot video. At the request of Pepsi, Kickalicious put together a new video in Norway.He’s still got it.Rugland played in the 2013 preseason with the Detroit Lions but was released before the season despite going 3-of-3. He reportedly had […]



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Yaya Toure limps out of Cote d’Ivoire’s clash with Cameroon

The Manchester City star received treatment following a challenge from Stephane Mbia and soon limped from the field clutching his hamstring to be replaced by Cheick Doukoure



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4-Star Mekhi Brown Ends Recruitment, Confirms He Will Sign with Alabama

Four-star Alabama commit Mekhi Brown, an athletic defensive end from Columbus, Georgia, has ended his recruitment and pledged 100 percent to sign with the Crimson Tide. Brown took a trip to Notre Dame in October, to Louisville in January and was scheduled to visit LSU this weekend, but he reneged on the Tigers Wednesday and […]



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David De Gea Free Transfer Rumors, Latest on Real Madrid Targets

Real Madrid’s decision-makers believe they can land Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea on a free transfer. Los Blancos have reportedly already made enquiries in a bid to take advantage of the Spaniard’s uncertain future. However, Madrid’s moves haven’t gone unnoticed by the hierarchy at Old Trafford. The Red Devils board will ward off interest […]



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15 Taylor Swift GIFS That Perfectly Capture Your Obsession With Food

Where. Is. The. Pizza. You know that devastating feeling when you’re awfully hungry but your food isn’t ready yet. media.giphy.com And you always cherish beautiful nights with pizza, TV and your cat. tumblr.com / Via http://taylorswift.com And it’s annoying that sometimes people just don’t understand that you hate small portions, alright? http://weheartit.com Sometimes, when you […]



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Sennheiser Momentum Wireless: A terrific but pricey Bluetooth headphone

If you can afford the Momentum Wireless’ $500 price tag, you’re getting a great sounding and comfortable Bluetooth headphone with premium build quality.



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AFCON 2015: Day 12 Scores, Results, Standings and Africa Cup of Nations Schedule

In an odd turn of events, Ivory Coast were the only Group D team to book their spot in the quarter-finals of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after beating Cameroon 1-0 in Malabo. Guinea and Mali drew 1-1 in Day 12’s other fixture, the third such result for each team in the […]



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Diego Costa and Kurt Zouma Represent Opposing Temperaments for Chelsea

Jose Mourinho was clear on many things in the aftermath of Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat of Liverpool in the Capital One Cup semi-final this week. He was enthused with his team’s fighting spirit as they negotiated safe passage in a tricky cup tie, winning 2-1 on aggregate overall. He was also thrilled to be returning to […]



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Waitrose scraps free tea and coffee for cafe table-hoggers

Loyalty card holders grabbing a gratis hot beverage will have to buy a food item if they want to sit downWaitrose is scrapping a free-for-all which allowed loyalty card holders to drink free tea and coffee while sitting in its cafes – even if they had bought nothing else.The supermarket group said the move was […]



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What would happen to Earth if humans suddenly disappeared?

A video from AsapScience explores what would happen if humans suddenly disappeared from the face of the Earth (though we obviously wouldn’t be around to worry about it).



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Which Element Would You Bend?

Bending is all fun and games, until the fire nation attacks. Everything changes when the Fire Nation attacks.



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Sony said to be slashing 1,000 more jobs in mobile division

The cuts would reportedly be in addition to 1,000 jobs Sony already said it would eliminate in smartphone and tablet unit.



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Lissani reveals regrets over giant tattoo on her chest

Lissani, 25, from Leeds, had a giant tattoo inked on her chest aged 18 as an act of rebellion against her strict Catholic upbringing. But she bitterly regrets her decision after becoming a mother three years ago.



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How to Jump Into YOUR Life

photo credit Susanne Menge Early last year I watched Arianna Huffington on stage in San Francisco, cried through her entire talk and said inside, “I want to write for the Huffington Post.” Everything she spoke rang through my body like someone was finally saying exactly what I knew: The body, mind and spirit must be […]



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Super Bowl Party Etiquette: 12 Tips to Minding Your Manners on Game Day

All eyes are on Phoenix as Super Bowl XLIX takes places this Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. If you’re attending a Super Bowl party, don’t leave your etiquette at home. Here are 12 tips for being a super Super Bowl party guest:Never come to a Super Bowl party empty-handed. If you’re […]



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Dem Donors Plot Campaign Battle Against $889 Million Koch Behemoth

WASHINGTON — Reactions from Democrats to news that the billionaire Koch brothers are planning an $889 million blitz for the 2016 election has run the gambit from outright alarm to shoulder shrugs. Various top party officials interviewed by The Huffington Post said they expected outside groups and campaign committees to further elevate their attacks on […]



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Yosemite reports rare red fox sightings

Sierra Nevada red fox image is via Yosemite National Park trail-cam The first sightings of a Sierra Nevada red fox in nearly 100 years inside Yosemite National Park were confirmed Wednesday by park officials. The furry critter was photographed as it roamed through snow in the northern portion of the California wilderness park twice by […]



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People Watch Virtual Reality Porn For The First Time And Their Reactions Are Hilarious

“Is that my dick?” Complex had people use Oculus Rift to experience virtual reality porn. Their responses really ran the gamut, but overwhelmingly, it seemed like a lot of fun! Via youtube.com First, they were asked a very important question: Via youtube.com youtube.com View Entire List ›



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Diver Discovers Ancient Underwater Forest Off Coast Of England

What’s it like to discover a prehistoric forest–one that’s been hidden under water for thousands of years? Dawn Watson knows first-hand. The 45-year-old scuba diver was exploring the waters off a tiny village near Holt along England’s eastern coast (see map) last year when she found herself surrounded by what turned out to be the […]



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14 Pictures Of The Back Of Jared Leto’s Head That Will Make You Jealous

Ready to turn green?????? Getty Images Kevork Djansezian Getty Images for Clear Channel Jason Merritt Getty Images Jason Merritt WireImage Stefanie Keenan View Entire List ›



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Tesla Model S P85D’s ‘Insane Mode’ lives up to its name

Apparently some people haven’t heard that Tesla’s dual-motor, all-wheel-drive P85D upgrade to its Model S turns the car into a performance monster. An aptly named “Insane Mode” turns up the power so owners can experience the promised 0 – 60mph in 3.2…



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Bill Gates is worried about artificial intelligence too

Microsoft’s co-founder and former CEO is the latest luminary from the world of technology and science to warn against the threat of smart machines.



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School inspectors challenged over claims a pupil was asked if she was a VIRGIN

The extraordinary allegation emerged amid as Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw defended the way inspections are carried out to check that schools are teaching ‘British values’.



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Could These Animal Bodies Be That Of The Ever Elusive And Mythical ‘Chupacabras’?

In the small town of Monte Patria, Chile, a farmer discovered something bizarre. Javier Prohens was having lunch with friends when his farm hand, Bricio Saldivar, alerted the farmer that the carcasses of dangerous creatures were found on his land.While this may sound normal, it was actually a bizarre alert. The goat farmer wasn’t be […]



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Sam Brownback’s office shared budget plans with lobbyists weeks before publicly unveiling proposals

Embattled GOP Kansas Governor tipped two former aides off to plans for budget cuts, sales tax increases



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New Galaxy S6 Leak Confirms Radical Samsung Plans

Two major Galaxy S6 variants now appear guaranteed.



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State of the Art: Uber, a Rising Business Model That Could Change How You Work

New technologies have the potential to divide a variety of traditional jobs into tasks that can be assigned to people just when they’re needed.



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EA Is Making A Killing Off The DLC You Hate

It seemed, for a moment, that Electronic Arts had arrived at the logical, and terrifying endpoint of in-game micro-transactions. Erik Kain reminds us that while video games are escapist fantasy at their core, EA had found a way to insert one of life’s most mundane chores into an experience that […]



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Robert McElhill who kept 33 dogs in disgusting conditions is banned from keeping animals

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT: Robert McElhill, 27, of Holland Park, west London, has been banned from owning dogs for 10 years after being found guilty of animal neglect.



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LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

A place in the Copa del Rey last four is at stake, with Diego Simeone’s hosts trailing on 1-0 on aggregate – follow all of the action LIVE with Goal!



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How Can Todd Bowles Help Shape Jets Defense

Woody Johnson finally got it right. After years of whiffing on general managers, head coaches, personnel members and nearly everything in between, the New York Jets owner finally made an agreeable array of moves this offseason. The best part about it is, with the hiring of Todd Bowles as head coach, the Jets don’t have […]



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Guinea 1-1 Mali: Duo to draw lots for place in quarter-finals

Kevin Constant opened the scoring with a penalty and although Seydou Keita missed from the spot moments later, Modibo Maiga netted a second-half equaliser for the Eagles



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Cameroon 0-1 Cote d’Ivoire: Gradel earns Elephants quarter-final place

The Saint-Etienne attacker fired home from 20 yards out 36 minutes into the first half to secure his side top spot in Group D



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Juan Cuadrado Transfer Pursued by Manchester United, Paul Pogba in Demand

Manchester United will go head-to-head with Chelsea in the final knockings of the January transfer window in order to land Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, according to reports. As noted by Jamie Sanderson of Metro, reports in Italy suggest that Louis van Gaal’s side are ready to bid for the Colombian international after sustained negotiations with […]



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Super Bowl Insider Buzz: Seahawks Want to Make Early Statement with Aggressive D

The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best and most aggressive defenses in the NFL. What will be their game plan in Super Bowl XLIX? What’s been the key to the Patriots’ strong play on defense? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discuss the Seahawks defense in the video above.



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Federal Reserve paves way for earlier-than-expected increase in interest rates

Borrowing costs remain unchanged after two-day meeting, but Fed statement upgrades assessment of US economy’s strengthThe Federal Reserve appeared to be paving the way for an earlier-than-expected increase in interest rates on Wednesday night, as it highlighted the recent strength of the US economy.After its two-day meeting, the Fed announced that borrowing costs would remain […]



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A Teacher Asks His Students to Suggest Improvements to Class and Gets One Overwhelming Response.

Being a teacher isn’t easy. As teacher Jeffrey Loving knows, it requires a true talent and a passion for the profession. Loving, a high school and middle school teacher, asked his students for their opinion on how to make his Creative Writing class more engaging. He received this touching answer from one of his students: […]



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Dr. BigPhone or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the phablet

The story of how a large-phone-averse editor came to slowly accept them, and maybe even like them.



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Thousands of laundry machines, parking kiosks and more get Apple Pay

Checking out at the super market with your phone is old hat. But topping off the parking meter, now that’s kind of interesting. USA Technologies, a company that handles cashless payments, announced that about 200,000 of its points of purchase will ac…



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PIERS MORGAN says ‘You wouldn’t wish the Saudi regime on your enemy, but Obama is right’

PIERS: It makes your skin crawl, doesn’t it? Obama leading a delegation of American officials – including John Kerry, John McCain and Nancy Pelosi – to pay homage to a draconian despot.



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A cure for hair loss? Scientists grow hair on rats using stem cells – and they say the treatment could work on humans too

The breakthrough was achieved by researchers at Sanford-Burnham in Orlando after they coaxed human stem cells to become dermal papilla cells – a type of cell which is vital to follicle formation.



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Israeli Opposition Takes Aim at Netanyahu Over Planned Speech to Congress

Critics are attacking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who plans to address Congress before Israeli elections, for politicizing a key interest: curbing Iran’s nuclear program.



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Stuart Broad Apologises for Offence After Tweet About Minimum-Wage Earners

Professional athletes earn a lot of money. Stuart Broad, for instance, made over a million pounds in 2011. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that when said athletes tweet about minimum-wage earners with the hashtags #stay #humble, there could be a backlash. Broad found that out the hard way on Tuesday, tweeting: “I’ve […]



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South Africa 1-2 Ghana: Ayew fires Black Stars into knockout rounds

Mandla Masango gave Bafana Bafana the lead, but John Boye equalised before the Marseille star popped up to win it and secure a spot in the next phase



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Senegal 0-2 Algeria: Bentaleb and Mahrez secure top spot for Gourcuff’s men

Ghana’s win over South Africa in the other game ensured them and Algeria finished level on points at the top of the group



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Troy Tulowitzki Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Rockies Star

If the Colorado Rockies are going to trade star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in 2015, it doesn’t seem like a deal will happen before the regular season starts. That’s the word from Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, who spoke to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports:Rumors of a Tulowitzki deal, or at least talks, have persisted over […]



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Manchester United Transfer News: New Aleksandar Dragovic, Adnan Januzaj Rumours

After speculation suggested Manchester United were on the verge of capturing Aleksandar Dragovic from Dynamo Kiev, new claims say the Red Devils have fears over the defender’s suitability to English football and will not bid for him in January. David Lynch of The Manchester Evening News says United “do hold an interest” in the player […]



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Marshawn Lynch Shows off Expanded Vocabulary in New Progressive Commercial

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch doesn’t like speaking to reporters in a football setting, but he has no problem talking when it comes to making commercials.Beast Mode finally opened up to “reporters” in a recent Skittles commercial. That was just the beginning of things to come.In a new Progressive spot with ESPN’s Kenny Mayne, […]



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I never took fans backstage because I was cleaning my wig, says Gary Glitter

Singer tells trial he could not have assaulted girls after concerts as he was alone cleaning his wig to hide his baldnessGary Glitter has told a jury that he could not have abused schoolgirls backstage because of an elaborate wig-cleaning ritual he always performed alone in his hotel room to hide his baldness.The singer, real […]



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Green party’s flagship economic policy would hit poorest hardest, say experts

Citizen’s income – an unconditional income for every individual – would not work as hoped unless means-tested, say researchersThe Green party’s flagship economic policy, the £72 a week “citizen’s income”, would hit the poorest hardest unless it was made more complicated by including a means-tested element, the leading advocate of the policy has conceded.The Citizen’s […]



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Would you let YOUR man wear meggings? (That’s male leggings)

Priced at £25, sTitch meggings are inspired by celebrities like Russel Brand and Justin Bieber, who both favour leggings for casual daytime wear. They are the brainchild of three men from London.



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25 People Who Should Be Banned From Nintendo’s Miiverse

The Nintendo Miiverse is such an open and caring community! The type of place where people can really come together to discuss how badly the want to have sex with Princess Peach. Everyone is the worst! People who get turned on when they hear “Mount Wario.” Twitter: @BadMiiversePost Anyone who thinks the Miiverse is the […]



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Amateur astronomers report mysterious ‘yellow balls’ in space telescope images

Volunteers scanned tens of thousands of starry images from the Spitzer Space Telescope online – prompting Nasa to investigate.



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OS X Yosemite update tackles ‘surprise’ Mac security flaws

You know those unpatched Mac security exploits that Google revealed a few days ago? You probably won’t have to worry about them any more. Apple has released OS X Yosemite 10.10.2, a hefty update that fixes those vulnerabilities, which let an intruder…



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‘I have no memory in my brain… I have nothing': Robert Allenby can’t recall anything from 11.06pm to 1.27am on the night he was ‘kidnapped and robbed’

Australian golfer Robert Allenby has stood by his story of being robbed, bashed and abducted in Hawaii, claiming he never lied to anyone.



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AFCON 2015: Day 11 Scores, Results, Standings and Africa Cup of Nations Schedule

Ghana and Algeria squeaked through to the quarter-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, with Senegal and South Africa exiting the tournament following a flurry of last-gasp drama. The Black Stars came from a goal down to score two of their own in the final 17 minutes of their clash against Bafana […]



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Marshawn Lynch Won Super Bowl Media Day By Saying He Was Only There So He Wouldn’t Get Fined

The notoriously recalcitrant Seattle Seahawk stayed true to tight-lipped form on Tuesday. Money Lynch is fed up with the NFL treating him like an ATM. During Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, Marshawn Lynch answered every question with the same response: “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Twitter: @xmasape Lynch’s teammates — especially […]



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17 Signs You Suffer From Resting Sadface

Can I live? Unlike your fellow humans who suffer from resting bitchface or resting niceface, you were blessed with a completely different facial problem: resting sadface. ??? Mark / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: miskan It all began when you made your way through the birth canal with a less than enthused expression on your […]



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Washington Wiley Jr. Accused Of Running Over Woman On Side Of Freeway Twice

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — A driver has been arrested after authorities say he ran over his passenger twice after arguing with her on the side of a San Francisco Bay Area freeway. The woman was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The Oakland Tribune reports (http://bayareane.ws/1yrC8D1 ) the California Highway Patrol arrested 22-year-old […]



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Taking Part in the Feast of Life

Two weeks ago there was an incident at the Friday night Shabbat dinner table. Just after the soup had been cleared and the kugels and grilled chicken were served, I cried into my white napkin, while food and laughter were exchanged around me. My small dog had her paws up on my chair, nudging me […]



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Murdering Freedom of Speech

The spectre of more jihadi attacks and bloody protests in response to the Charlie Hebdo covers will test the resolve of Western states and the media. However, the corollary to “Je suis Charlie” is most likely “Je suis Charlie until je get scared,” according to Foreign Policy. Clear threats are not required; the whiff of […]



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James Caan Files For Divorce From Fourth Wife

James Caan is reportedly headed for divorce number four. People magazine reports that the veteran actor has filed for divorce from his wife of 19 years, Linda, citing irreconcilable differences. This is the third time the actor has petitioned for a divorce from Linda in the last 10 years, but in the past, the couple […]



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Monsters Tried To Kill This Baby Monkey. What She Does When She’s Rescued? I Cried.

Adorable little Izzie was a victim of poachers, but she was lucky to be found by the people at the Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic… I recommend watching this video with a box of tissues at hand… Be sure to SHARE this touching story with your friends!



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Snowboarding While Strapped To Massive Kite Equals Mind Boggling Air Time.

Andrew Muse was determined. He flung himself to extreme heights to get a good shot of the view with his GoPro. Check it out! As it turns out, a lot of people are abandoning ski resorts for flat lands covered in snow. All they need to do is pull out their kites and using the […]



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The ULTIMATE Cat Lover’s Home

To keep his 15 rescue cats occupied, home builder Peter Cohen has constructed elaborate catwalks, tunnels, platforms and perches throughout his California home. This is one fun house you’ve got to see to believe! Be sure to SHARE with your cat loving friends!



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Obama’s climate irony: The administration just announced plans to open the Atlantic to drilling

The president’s gift to Big Gas and Oil undermines his commitment to climate action



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Dr. Oz guest forced to pay $9 million for weight loss scam

“This case shows that the [FTC] will continue to fight deceptive marketers’ attention to prey on consumers”



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A Food Sisterhood Flourishes in North Carolina

Women are prominent in every part of the state’s food operation, from farms to restaurants.



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Obama Plan Calls for Oil and Gas Drilling in the Atlantic

An ocean area stretching from Virginia to Georgia would be open to drilling, but bans would be placed on some drilling in Alaska under the proposal.



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Five Questions To Stop Asking Job-Seekers — And Five To Start Asking

The business world is all about process. We are obsessed with process improvement, but paradoxically we are surrounded by horrible processes that go completely unremarked. We use stupid processes at work every day. Smart, nimble processes are a gift to humanity. The 911 system for emergency telephone calls is a great […]



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Everyday Economics: How 2014’s Huge Market Moves Are Affecting the Economy in 2015

For every American enjoying a cheaper tank of gas or a more affordable mortgage, there are major employers wrestling with lower earnings abroad.



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Exploding Kittens rake in millions on Kickstarter

We interview Matthew Inman of the Oatmeal about his new project Exploding Kittens, a wildly imaginative card game that surpassed $4 million in Kickstarter funding in less than a week.



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Exploding Kittens: NSFW edition

The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman reveals a few of the explicit cards that are slated for the adult version of Exploding Kittens



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Battle Over a Successor as Sheldon Silver Faces Calls to Quit as Speaker

Mr. Silver has been asked by Assembly Democrats to relinquish his leadership role, and his next move would change the leadership dynamic in the Capitol.



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The Cost of Caution: Shutting Down New York’s Subways Is Very Expensive

Some might argue that you can’t put a price tag on “better safe than sorry.” But you can, actually.



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Super Bowl Odds 2015: Money Line, Over/Under, Latest Patriots vs Seahawks Spread

The battle between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks would be one of the most intriguing games of the year if it took place during the regular season. Instead, New England and Seattle will square off in the 2015 Super Bowl with the league’s championship on the line. This is one of the […]



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Super Bowl Commercials 2015: Top Ad Brands, Expected Value and Predictions

There are many reasons to watch the Super Bowl. For most of us, it’s because we’re diehard fans of the game and are hoping the season ends with an epic showdown between the NFL’s top squads. For others, the game offers plenty of opportunities to increase their wealth by placing a couple of smart wagers. […]



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WPP Digital Leader Mark Read Takes the Reins of Wunderman

Daniel Morel is stepping down after more than 14 years as global CEO of Wunderman, giving way to Mark Read, a digital leader at parent company WPP Group who added chairman responsibilities at Wunderman last June. With the changing of the guard, Morel will become non-executive chairman, and Read will leave WPP’s board but keep […]



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Google Fiber coming to new cities, including Atlanta and Nashville

The search giant’s 1-gigabit fiber network will arrive in 18 new cities across four metro areas. The company also hopes to expand to cities including San Jose, Calif., and Phoenix.



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New TV tech for 2015: Improving the LCD

Alongside a host of TV announcements at CES 2015, there were multiple new TV technologies to go with them: quantum dots, HDR, MEMS and more. All of them aim to make the dominant TV technology, LCD, look better. Here’s what they all mean.



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Saudi Arabia and the west: how a cosy relationship turned toxic

Oil has always given the Gulf monarchy huge power. But the US may be less dependent in future – and the world is fast losing patience with Saudi Arabia’s stance on human rights and extremism. Will King Abdullah’s death change anything?It would be far-fetched to describe the US and Britain’s long-term relationship with Saudi Arabia […]



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LIVE: Chelsea vs Liverpool

The two rivals are locked at 1-1 after the first leg at Anfield thanks to Raheem Sterling’s equaliser – who will book League Cup final place? It’s LIVE



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Report: Is Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Coming to MLS?

World Cup winner and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas told the Wall Street Journal that he is open to playing in the United States and Major League Soccer. “I have no problem saying that I would like to play in the U.S.,” said Casillas. Casillas has been with the Galacticos for his entire career. He […]



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Tumbling Into the Screen

When my daughter was 3 years old, her preschool teacher asked me during a parent-teacher conference if she might not be watching too much of The Wizard of Oz. Apparently a lot of P.’s playtime at school was focused around the movie: initiating pretend games with other kids in which she was Dorothy and they […]



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Auschwitz survivors gather for memorial 70 years after liberation

Audience of 3,000 at camp’s gate hears memories of ‘bottomless pit of hell’ and appeal to leaders not to allow another HolocaustUnder the imposing entrance gate of the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz almost 300 survivors and hundreds of dignitaries remembered its liberation 70 years ago and paid homage to the 1.5 million Jews and other […]



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But why blow up cats? Inman gives inside scoop on Exploding Kittens

Careless kittens, cards, Kickstarter and The Oatmeal combined to bust crowdfunding records. CNET has a chat with Matthew Inman and it’s not all SFW.



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FA Cup fifth round draw: Middlesbrough to visit holders Arsenal

• Bradford will take on Sunderland or Fulham after win over Chelsea• If Liverpool win replay Crystal Palace await themBradford City and Middlesbrough have been rewarded for their eye-catching victories at the Premier League’s top two, with both potentially given a further opportunity to take top-flight scalps following the draw for the fifth round of […]



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Pareidolia in Politics: The Face of Faith’s Corrupting Influence

We gaze at the night sky and see the comforting order of constellations in the random distribution of stars. We look up and discern shapes of animals in the wispy condensation of clouds. We breathlessly share on social media images of Jesus on burnt toast or the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese sandwich or […]



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The Biggest Plus-Size Model To Get A Modeling Contract Has Started The Movement #EffYourBeautyStandards

Tess Holliday wants people to know that they shouldn’t compare themselves to others because every body is beautiful. instagram.com “I think we’re the only agency with a model of her size. She is by far the largest model I have in the [Curves] division,” said Anna Shillinglaw, the owner and director of MiLk Model Management, […]



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This Time-Lapse of Finnish Northern Lights Will Leave You Mesmorized By Its Beauty

Finnish film production company Flatlight Creative House recently released an incredible time lapse video of the Northern Lights to their Instagram account to promote tourism to their country. The beautiful shots were then shared with the rest of the world by professional snowboarder Eero Ettala: Post by Eero Ettala. This isn’t the first time the […]



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15 Dudes Who Can’t Wait To Be Your Blizzard Boyfriend

May you all stay warm in the storm and find lasting, meaningful connection with stock photo models. Do you have a blizzard boyfriend yet? If yes, good. Enjoy your “endless movies, cookies, whiskey and red wine, occasional work on a strictly as-needed basis, potential igloo-making in a private garden and making out.” If not, you […]



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AFCON 2015: Day 10 Scores, Results, Standings and Africa Cup of Nations Schedule

A pair of draws in Group B’s final two matches on Monday in the 2015 AFCON saw DR Congo and Tunisia go through to the quarter-finals while Zambia and Cape Verde head home. DR Congo rallied in the second half to bag a crucial equaliser, which eventually proved enough to see them through after Zambia […]



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PSG approach for Januzaj rejected by Man Utd

The French champions have registered their interest, but the player’s agent claims Louis van Gaal has no plans to let the Belgium international leave



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Benedict Cumberbatch apologises after calling black actors ‘coloured’

Oscar nominee says he was an ‘idiot’ to use the phrase – ironically in a discussion about the lack of opportunities for non-white actorsBenedict Cumberbatch has apologised after referring to black actors as “coloured” during an interview on US televisision, saying he is “devastated” to have caused offence.The Sherlock actor said he was “an idiot” […]



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‘MythBusters’ tackles ‘Doom’ and the lore of first-person shooters

Have you ever wondered if a regular human could carry the health packs, guns, chainsaw and all the other stuff from Doom? Well, it looks like we’re about to find out. The disproving duo of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tackle scenarios from that titl…



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Amari Cooper Signs With Football Agents Joel Segal And Chafie Fields

University of Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper has chosen football agent Joel Segal to represent him as Cooper prepares to enter the National Football League (NFL).



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Accidental DDoS? How China’s Censorship Machine Can Cause Unintended Web Blackouts

Either a glitch or hacker’s control over the Great Firewall of China has led to denial of service on a number of websites. Though China would be unwise to exercise its control over the nations’ internet connections, an error or a malicious act could take out chunks of the web.



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Cease-Fire in Shreds, Ukraine Sees Heaviest Fighting in Months

Regular attacks from pro-Russian separatist forces have the Ukrainian military struggling to rebound from losses at the Donetsk airport last week.



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C.I.A. Strike, First Since Yemen Upheaval, Kills 3 Qaeda Fighters, Officials Say

The drone strike was a signal that the United States will continue its targeted killing operations in Yemen despite the apparent takeover in the country by Houthi fighters.



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Why de Blasio Was Right to Take on Criminal Justice Reform

“People actually lose their employment because they weren’t able to come into work,” said one New Yorker in a 2011 interview with the Center for Constitutional Rights on the city’s now-defunct “stop-and-frisk” policy. “And when they’re released they have to start from scratch all over again and figure out another way to be self-sufficient and […]



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Electronic Dance Music Goes Mainstream As Older Millennials Start Listening

As brands struggle to reach millennials, they’re turning to a once-underground genre of music that is managing to capture a large, social media-savvy audience: electronic dance music, or EDM. A study recently published by Google shows that EDM channel subscribers on YouTube increased 60 percent on smartphones, 77 percent on TVs and 175 percent on […]



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Casillas: I want to play in MLS

The Real Madrid goalkeeper’s long-term future has been under scrutiny for some time and he now admits he would like to head to the United States one day



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What’s The Most Romantic Film Quote Of All Time?

“You had me at hello.” Let’s face it, some of the best films in movie history focused on the juicy ~romance~ between characters. New Line Cinema / Via candy-tomysoul.tumblr.com (Image via iamsherloocked) Universal (Image via iamsherloocked) Universal View Entire List ›



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WWE Raw for Jan. 26 Postponed Due to Snow: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Roman Reigns’ Royal Rumble celebration is going to have to wait; the Jan. 26 edition of WWE Raw is postponed due to inclement weather. Hartford, CT was supposed to host the pay-pay-view fallout show but nature had other ideas. Snow hit the region hard, causing WWE to pull out of its premiere program. WWE has […]



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Walk on the Wild side: Cheryl Strayed’s 1,000-mile hike

The author talks about her memoir – Hollywood’s most feminist film of the year, starring Oscar contender Reese WitherspoonIn the summer of 1995, 26-year-old Cheryl Strayed, carrying a backpack nearly half her weight, embarked on a solo 1,100-mile trek along the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT stretches across nine mountain ranges, from the California-Mexico border […]



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15 Photos Of The Horrible 2015 Winter In California

The East Coast is getting slammed, but, you know, it’s bad out here too. You might want to bring a T-shirt to put over your bathing suit, in case of a slight chill. instagram.com Some surfers in Santa Monica are resorting to wearing wetsuits before getting in the water. instagram.com Due to conditions, you might […]



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Pilot uses parachute to land plane in Pacific Ocean – video

The pilot of a single-engine plane is lucky to be alive after running out of fuel over the Pacific. Footage released by the US Coast Guard shows the pilot deploying the Cirrus SR-22’s parachute and floating safely down to the water. The man is later picked up by a cruise ship Continue reading…



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FA Cup Draw 2015: Full List of 5th-Round Fixtures and Dates Released

Defending champions Arsenal will face Middlesbrough at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup after the north-east club got past Manchester City on Saturday. In Monday’s fifth round draw, Chelsea’s conquerors Bradford City were picked to face either Fulham or Sunderland at home. Meanwhile, Manchester United will travel to either Preston North End […]



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State of emergency declared across north-east as schools and transit close

State and city officials order travel bans ahead of potentially ‘crippling’ blizzard which has already forced cancellation of thousands of flightsGovernors have declared states of emergency across the US north-east as the region braces for a “crippling and potentially historic” blizzard, ordering travel bans and reductions of public transit as officials urged commuters to leave […]



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Insider Buzz: Marshawn Lynch Could Face $250K Fine for Super Bowl Week Antics

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has had his issues when it comes to speaking to the media throughout his career. Will Lynch meet with reporters during media activities this week? Will his antics cost him? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discuss Lynch’s antics in the video above.



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Devin Mesoraco, Reds Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

Devin Mesoraco and the Cincinnati Reds apparently have no interest in fighting one another in the arbitration process. The All-Star catcher agreed Monday to a four-year contract that buys out his three arbitration years, along with his first year of free agency. C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer first reported the news, and Jon […]



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Silencing Uyghurs: A Family Affair

In 2014, the Committee to Protect Journalists singled out China as the world’s worst jailer of journalists. Uyghurs, a Turkic people indigenous to China’s northwest, make up a shocking proportion of those in jail. Though they make up less than 1% of China’s population overall, CPJ found that 17 of 44 jailed journalists in China […]



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The Art of Family Travel

Taking care of your family at home is hard in itself. Then imagine taking your family and all your things to travel through different countries, living in different places, eating different foods, and trying to keep your sanity as parents along the way.Family travel is art that requires consistent practice to attain mastery. My wife […]



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Your Rights Do Not Depend on Your Zip Code (Unless You Are a Woman)

Where you’re from can determine a lot about you, like if you speak with an accent or say “pop” instead of “soda.” But location should not dictate your rights. Our basic freedoms do not know state or city borders, and do not change as you move around the country. That is, unless you are a […]



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Do You Want The Seahawks To Win The Super Bowl? How About The Patriots? (POLL)

Super Bowl XLIX is right around the corner. (Feb. 1 to be exact.) The Seattle Seahawks will defend their title against the New England Patriots. No matter from which part of the country you hail — Northeast, Northwest or otherwise — you surely have an opinion about how game should go down. Do you want […]



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KFC Has Launched a Full-On Artery Assault with the Double Down Dog

KFC is showing no mercy with its new menu item: the Double Down Dog. The creation that looks like a Colonel Sander’s fever dream is a hot dog covered in cheese wrapped in a a fried chicken cutlet… and it WILL MURDER YOU! …



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Tomorrow, the World Will Be Listening to the Voices of Auschwitz

We are all painfully aware of how the unrelenting and inexorable process of aging is taking from us hundreds of members of that Greatest Generation each and every day. The latest sad statistic provided by the Veterans Administration is that our World War II veterans are dying at a rate of approximately 492 a day. […]



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A Guy Built a Cart for His Girlfriend’s Pet Rabbit to Deliver Him Beer

I had a pet rabbit as a kid, it didn’t do much besides hop around on the carpet and leave little turd pellets everywhere. It definitely didn’t bring me cold beverages. Redditor WallaceMK spent over a year building a cardboard cart for his girlfriend’s pet rabbit, Wallace, and then training the bunny to bring him […]



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New laws to protect those cashing in pension pots

Risk warnings to be issued detailing long-term consequences of taking money out of retirement programmes earlyThe financial regulator is rushing in new rules aimed at protecting people keen to cash in their pension pots from making bad decisions that could cost them dearly later on.Under the new regime outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), […]



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Motorist, 26, hit with £18,500 parking fine after spending a year throwing away tickets

Carly Mackie has been parking outside her garage in Dundee for more than a year and has ignored the fixed penalty notices she has received on an almost daily basis and has now received a £18,500 bill.



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Facebook Lite uses less data for developing areas, low-end phones

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been hard at work connecting the world with not only his social network, but with basic internet access, too. In another step towards doing so in developing areas, the folks in Menlo Park are rolling out Facebook Lite…



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