Thursday, April 30, 2015

"Rams RB who tweeted 'yikes' after draft pick requests trade" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Stacy just finished his second pro season.
St. Louis Rams running back Zac Stacy has requested a trade, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes hours after he tweeted “yikes”...

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"NFL Draft picks 2015: Malcom Brown taken by Patriots at No. 32" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

Malcom Brown was taken by the Patriots with the final pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
With the No. 32 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected defensive tackle Malcom...

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"LIBRE and media bias." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

Just a reminder about what media bias looks like. This is the Washington Post’s description of LIBRE, an avowedly conservative/libertarian group that works on outreach to Latinos.
For Republicans, the...

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"Richmond victory propels Kurt Busch up NASCAR power rankings" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

On the strength of his first win of the season, Kurt Busch is the big mover in the weekly rankings.
When Kurt Busch returned after a three-week suspension, it quickly became apparent that the question...

Read More...Richmond victory propels Kurt Busch up NASCAR power rankings

"NFL Draft 2015: Pick-by-pick results" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

Follow along for each pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
The 2015 NFL Draft is officially underway. The first round started at 8 p.m. ET Thursday night and will continue with the second and third rounds on Friday at 7...

Read More...NFL Draft 2015: Pick-by-pick results

"Al Sharpton Blocks Fox News Reporter From Asking Baltimore Mayor A Question" - in #Politics

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By Caleb Howe (Diary)


Fox News reporter Leland Vittert had some questions for Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on Thursday. Unfortunately for the journalist, his attempt to ask those questions was thwarted by the Mayor...

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"Need a Good Gift for Mother’s Day? Guess What I’ll Suggest." - in #Uplifting

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By gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin)

Next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day in the United States and Canada.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a mother in your life, may I suggest my new...

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"1970s Researchers Predicted Debit Cards Would Be Great For Surveillance" - in #History

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By Matt Novak

In late October of 1971 a group of academics and technologists gathered at a conference at Georgetown. They were given the task of devising the most comprehensive (yet invisible) surveillance program imaginable....

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"April 30, 1975. The fall of Saigon." - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)


Via CNN:
The CIA Air America helicopter bounced as it touched down on an aging apartment building in Saigon.
Its pilot knew there was no room for error. Scores of South Vietnamese were lined up on that...

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"A Third Question" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
As we end this month, we must go back to the beginning of the month. Three hundred Republicans filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court begging the court to impose homosexual marriage on the...

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"A Third Question" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
As we end this month, we must go back to the beginning of the month. Three hundred Republicans filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court begging the court to impose homosexual marriage on the...

Read More...A Third Question

"A Third Question" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
As we end this month, we must go back to the beginning of the month. Three hundred Republicans filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court begging the court to impose homosexual marriage on the...

Read More...A Third Question

"A Third Question" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
As we end this month, we must go back to the beginning of the month. Three hundred Republicans filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court begging the court to impose homosexual marriage on the...

Read More...A Third Question

"Can self-compassion improve wellbeing in teenagers?" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

New research suggests that treating oneself with kindness and mindfulness is more effective than improving self-esteem when facing the challenges of teenage years
Read more here:: Can self-compassion improve...

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

"Can self-compassion improve wellbeing in teenagers?" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

New research suggests that treating oneself with kindness and mindfulness is more effective than improving self-esteem when facing the challenges of teenage years
Read more here:: Can self-compassion improve...

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"Can self-compassion improve wellbeing in teenagers?" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

New research suggests that treating oneself with kindness and mindfulness is more effective than improving self-esteem when facing the challenges of teenage years
Read more here:: Can self-compassion improve...

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"Baltimore Schools To Teach The Three Rs: Readin’, wRitin’, and Racial Unrest" - in #Politics

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By Caleb Howe (Diary)

The Baltimore riots have captured America’s attention this week. Buildings have burned, people have been injured, reporters have been robbed, and there was even a failed attempt at setting off an IED....

Read More...Baltimore Schools To Teach The Three Rs: Readin’, wRitin’, and Racial Unrest

"California’s class-based water woes." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

If you can put aside for the moment the New York Times’ stubborn use of the “farmers use 80% of the water in California” canard*, this article isn’t too bad. It certainly notes the deep class div...

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"California’s class-based water woes." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

If you can put aside for the moment the New York Times’ stubborn use of the “farmers use 80% of the water in California” canard*, this article isn’t too bad. It certainly notes the deep class div...

Read More...California’s class-based water woes.

"California’s class-based water woes." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

If you can put aside for the moment the New York Times’ stubborn use of the “farmers use 80% of the water in California” canard*, this article isn’t too bad. It certainly notes the deep class div...

Read More...California’s class-based water woes.

"Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather won't guarantee a knockout" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter
Surrounded by a scrum of media, Floyd Mayweather took questions about his upcoming fight against Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday following the pre-fight press conference. Mayweather talked about what he has to lose,...

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"The 7 hottest athletes in America" - in #Sports

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By Dan Rubenstein
Get ready for the hottest of the hot!
Watch on YouTube | Subscribe to SB Nation on YouTube
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"NBA playoffs schedule and results: Hawks-Nets, Grizzlies-Trail Blazers take center stage" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

The Hawks and Nets head to Game 5 tied at 2-2, while Memphis tries to finish off the Trail Blazers in the nightcap.
This is where the playoffs get fun — well, at least the first of Wednesday...

Read More...NBA playoffs schedule and results: Hawks-Nets, Grizzlies-Trail Blazers take center stage

"Around 6,400 Lois Lerner E-Mails Found" - in #Politics

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By Jake (Diary)

Anyone sufficiently skilled with computers knows that it’s extremely hard to make your data truly disappear without a trace, even when your hard drive crashes. Lois Lerner’s probably thinking about...

Read More...Around 6,400 Lois Lerner E-Mails Found

"Around 6,400 Lois Lerner E-Mails Found" - in #Politics

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By Jake (Diary)

Anyone sufficiently skilled with computers knows that it’s extremely hard to make your data truly disappear without a trace, even when your hard drive crashes. Lois Lerner’s probably thinking about...

Read More...Around 6,400 Lois Lerner E-Mails Found

"DeAndre Jordan reportedly interested in signing with Mavericks as free agent" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

Could Jordan leave the Clips to join another Western Conference contender?
The Dallas Mavericks could be a possible destination for big man DeAndre Jordan if he decides to leave the Los Angeles Clippers this...

Read More...DeAndre Jordan reportedly interested in signing with Mavericks as free agent

"The Mavericks reportedly went out of their way to pretend Rajon Rondo didn't exist" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

Rondo’s teammates reportedly voted not to give him a playoff share after an ugly end to a disappointing partnership. Also, the team faked an injury to get him away after Game 2.
The Dallas Mavericks got so...

Read More...The Mavericks reportedly went out of their way to pretend Rajon Rondo didn't exist

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 has the most terrifying vision of the future" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan


If real life imitates art, we’re doomed. This teaser video for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 video game paints a very plausible vision of the future, so much so that watching it totally feels like...

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"Short film: Being in a relationship is never easy" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan


Being in a relationship is hard. It doesn’t matter if it’s brand new or long term or just casual or really serious, trying to balance and figure out what two very different people want is so impossible...

Read More...Short film: Being in a relationship is never easy

"These photos of four F-35s refueling in the air are so amazing" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Pumping gas never looked so good. Here’s an awesome photo …
Read more here:: These photos of four F-35s refueling in the air are so amazing



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"Rushing to Judgment" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
I have no idea what happened to Freddie Gray. I know he was no angel. He had been in and out of trouble with the law. There were more than a dozen arrests for drugs, burglary, escape, etc.
But it is...

Read More...Rushing to Judgment

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

"Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series now heads back to San Antonio for Game 6.
If the series between the Spurs and Clippers wasn’t already clearly the best of the first round, it is after the teams played a classic Game 5. The...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned in a classic Game 5

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

"Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
Shana Peeples, who teaches advanced English at Amarillo’s Palo Duro High School, has done wonders for kids who might normally remain invisible, both inside and out of the classroom. Viet Tran, 21, a former...

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"Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
Shana Peeples, who teaches advanced English at Amarillo’s Palo Duro High School, has done wonders for kids who might normally remain invisible, both inside and out of the classroom. Viet Tran, 21, a former...

Read More...Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor

"Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
Shana Peeples, who teaches advanced English at Amarillo’s Palo Duro High School, has done wonders for kids who might normally remain invisible, both inside and out of the classroom. Viet Tran, 21, a former...

Read More...Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor

"The F-22 Raptor looks absolutely killer in these stunning photos" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Amazing. …
Read more here:: The F-22 Raptor looks absolutely killer in these stunning photos



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"the new york rangers twitter account has banned 'capitals'" - in #Sports

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By Mark Hinog

Get it? Because the Rangers are facing the Washington Capitals.
The New York Rangers are slated to face the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Their Twitter account decided to throw shade by...

Read More...the new york rangers twitter account has banned 'capitals'

"Kevin Love 'highly unlikely' to return to court this season after shoulder injury" - in #Sports

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By Jason Patt

Cavaliers general manager David Griffin believes Love will be out for the remainder of the postseason.
It’s “highly unlikely” that Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love will return at any...

Read More...Kevin Love 'highly unlikely' to return to court this season after shoulder injury

"What do we really know about the Broncos' backup quarterback?" - in #Sports

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By Louis Bien

Brock Osweiler has been vaporware behind Peyton Manning since being selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Come this weekend, the Broncos may finally make a definitive statement on how they view the...

Read More...What do we really know about the Broncos' backup quarterback?

"Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the DFB-Pokal online" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

Can Der BVB salvage their season with a win over Bayern and a trip to the DFB-Pokal final?
It’s been a disappointing season for Borussia Dortmund, who have already decided to change managers. JĂĽrgen Klopp ...

Read More...Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the DFB-Pokal online

"Today in History for 28th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1901 – 1st soccer game between Belgium (8) and Netherlands (0)1925 – Netherlands and Great Britain return to gold standard1945 – US 5th army reaches Swiss border1967 – Muhammad Ali refuses...

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"Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Blazers came back late to avoid the sweep and extended the series.
Damian Lillard led all scorers with 32 points while C.J. McCollum had 18 off the bench as the Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies, 98-92, to...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep

"Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Blazers came back late to avoid the sweep and extended the series.
Damian Lillard led all scorers with 32 points while C.J. McCollum had 18 off the bench as the Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies, 98-92, to...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep

"Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Blazers came back late to avoid the sweep and extended the series.
Damian Lillard led all scorers with 32 points while C.J. McCollum had 18 off the bench as the Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies, 98-92, to...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep

Monday, April 27, 2015

"Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Blazers came back late to avoid the sweep and extended the series.
Damian Lillard led all scorers with 32 points while C.J. McCollum had 18 off the bench as the Trail Blazers beat the Grizzlies, 98-92, to...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers final score, NBA playoffs 2015: Portland comes back to win 99-92 and avoid the sweep

"Watching lanterns fly up into the night sky is awe-inspiring" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Lantern festivals are just awesomely gorgeous events where the night sky is filled with fire. The lanterns dot the world like giant fireflies or tiny stars and can be so beautiful to look at that it can take your...

Read More...Watching lanterns fly up into the night sky is awe-inspiring

"Videos: The ridiculous destruction of the Apple Watch" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

When a new gadget thing comes out that make people fetish after and drop hundreds of dollar bills on and caress in their hands like a puppy, the Internet responds by destroying said gadget thing in the most...

Read More...Videos: The ridiculous destruction of the Apple Watch

"Paul Pierce is now taunting opposing teams at hockey games" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

THE TRUTH ON ICE.
Meanwhile, at Capitals vs. Islanders Game 7:

NOTHING STOPS PAUL PIERCE FROM BEING PAUL PIERCE. NOT EVEN HOCKEY.
Read more here:: Paul Pierce is now taunting opposing teams at hockey games



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"Top 5 recruit Jaylen Brown trims list, will chose between Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, Cal, UNC" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

The Georgia native is ranked as the No. 4 player in the class of 2015 by ESPN.
One of the most highly anticipated recruitments in the class of 2015 is finally starting to take shape. Georgia native Jaylen...

Read More...Top 5 recruit Jaylen Brown trims list, will chose between Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, Cal, UNC

"Video: The stunning still beauty of Antarctica" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

I think heaven on Earth is Antarctica. Or at least, that’s what it looks like to me. It’s so peaceful and serene and beautiful and pure that it looks like an untouched world. …
Read more here::...

Read More...Video: The stunning still beauty of Antarctica

"Stephen Hawking Perfectly Responds To A Question About Teen Idol Leaving One Direction" - in #Uplifting

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By Kristy Cooper
Who says physicists don’t have a sense of humor? The brilliant Stephen Hawking told a laughing audience Saturday that he’s finally been asked a question about “something important”. Millions of hea...

Read More...Stephen Hawking Perfectly Responds To A Question About Teen Idol Leaving One Direction

"The best-case scenarios of the Josh Hamilton trade" - in #Sports

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By Grant Brisbee

How do the Rangers and Angels both win the Josh Hamilton deal? It’s easier for one team than the other …
There was a time when I was obsessed with Josh Hamilton’s pending free agency. There were...

Read More...The best-case scenarios of the Josh Hamilton trade

"Eric Bautheac's glorious nutmeg vs. Rennes is a sight to behold" - in #Sports

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By James Dator


This is so very, very cruel. There are nutmegs, good nutmegs, then there are the kind of nutmegs like Eric Bautheac’s that leave your opponents in your wake and crying themselves to sleep. This is a...

Read More...Eric Bautheac's glorious nutmeg vs. Rennes is a sight to behold

"Today in History for 27th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1908 – 4th modern Olympic games opens in London1920 – Pogrom leader Petljoera declares Ukraine Independence1922 – Fritz Lang’s “Dr Mabuse, der Spieler” premieres in Berlin1924...

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"Today in History for 27th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1908 – 4th modern Olympic games opens in London1920 – Pogrom leader Petljoera declares Ukraine Independence1922 – Fritz Lang’s “Dr Mabuse, der Spieler” premieres in Berlin1924...

Read More...Today in History for 27th April 2015

"If Only President Obama Weren’t Black" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
“If only President Obama weren’t black, maybe he would realize that people don’t dislike him because he is black, they dislike him because he is a self-absorbed ass.”
Over the weekend, most of ...

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"'Game of Thrones' scorecard: 'High Sparrow'" - in #Sports

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By Matt Ufford

We’re keeping track of all the statistics in “Game of Thrones,” from heads chopped off to orgies interrupted. THIS WEEK: dwarf abduction, dying smiles, odes to Natalie Dormer’s face and...

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

"Closing the immunisation gap" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

This week marks the fourth annual World Immunization Week. Kylie Bull reports on how the increasing use of child vaccinations is saving lives in Kenya
Read more here:: Closing the immunisation gap



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"WWE announces King of the Ring will return this week" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The beloved tournament makes an unexpected (but welcome) return.
During Sunday night’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, WWE announced this week’s WWE Network schedule, which shockingly included a live...

Read More...WWE announces King of the Ring will return this week

"WWE announces King of the Ring will return this week" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The beloved tournament makes an unexpected (but welcome) return.
During Sunday night’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, WWE announced this week’s WWE Network schedule, which shockingly included a live...

Read More...WWE announces King of the Ring will return this week

"The Mavericks confiscated brooms from Rockets fans for Game 4" - in #Sports

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By James Dator

The mavs are confiscating brooms from rockets fans pic.twitter.com/GD0cvHSbhL
— Adna (@Adna_xoxo) April 27, 2015
A whole bunch of Houston Rockets fans had the exact same joke, but the Mavericks weren’t l...

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"Watch Bradley Beal make an unreal three-pointer as time winds down" - in #Sports

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By Tyler Tynes

This is basically how the other team’s night is going.

You know, at this point, the Raptors should just start looking for prices of flights straight from Washington D.C. to Cancun. Get the bucket hat...

Read More...Watch Bradley Beal make an unreal three-pointer as time winds down

"Watch this absurd 35-yard Super Clásico goal" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

Unstoppable.

Paul Aguilar is a defender, and coming into this game, he had six goals in well over 100 Liga MX matches for Club America. His seventh came in the Super Clásico against Chivas Guadalajara, and it ...

Read More...Watch this absurd 35-yard Super Clásico goal

"DeAndre Jordan misses free throw really, really badly" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

Some players miss free throws short. Some miss them slightly to the left or right. DeAndre Jordan gave us a rare combination of both today.

He might have been better off running up and trying to dunk from the free...

Read More...DeAndre Jordan misses free throw really, really badly

"Washington Post gossip columnist ignored National Anthem" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)


This is to be expected. During the playing of the National Anthem at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Washington Post gossip columnist Helena Andrews was caught by CNN busily texting.
Shortly after...

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"NHL playoffs 2015: Wild, Canadiens look to advance" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

With a win at home over the Blues, the Wild will move on the next round. The Canadiens can also advance, if they beat the Senators on the road.
To advance to the second round of the playoffs on Sunday, the...

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"7-Year-old Makes Viral Video to Aid Buddy Who Lost Toys in a Fire" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
This pair of 7-year-olds, Kollin Cox and Ryan Branson, are best friends. When one of them lost everything in a fire, the other one asked his mother to help him make a video and post it on Facebook. Since then,...

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"NBA playoffs schedule and results: Cavs, Wizards, Rockets looking to move to next round" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

The Cavs, Wizards and Rockets are aiming for a sweep Sunday, while the Clippers are trying to even their series against the Spurs.
The Boston Celtics desperately needed a win in Game 3 of their series against the...

Read More...NBA playoffs schedule and results: Cavs, Wizards, Rockets looking to move to next round

"London Marathon 2015 results: Eliud Kipchoge, Tigist Tufa win 35th annual race" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

Kipchoge was one of four Kenyans to finish in the top for on the men’s side, while Tuga won her first major race ever.
More than 37,000 participants converged on a chilly Sunday morning for the 35th annual...

Read More...London Marathon 2015 results: Eliud Kipchoge, Tigist Tufa win 35th annual race

"Say hey, baseball: Ichiro just keeps on hitting milestones" - in #Sports

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By Demetrius Bell

Sunday’s baseball includes Ichiro bolstering his legendary career, the Royals literally fighting to stay on top of the American League, invoices for broken bats, and a Twitter takeover. Subscribe for your...

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"Good morning. The Warriors are the first team to advance to the second round" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

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Good morning. Ghostface Ziller is out for a couple days so you’re stuck with...

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"Today in History for 26th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1962 – Ariel 1 Launch (1st UK Satellite)1975 – Mario Soares’ Socialist Party wins 1st free election in Portugal1992 – Ozzie Smith steals his 500th base1993 – “Shakespeare for My...

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"2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

The London Marathon is set for Sunday, and here’s all you need to know to watch it.
The 2015 London Marathon is almost here, and the 35th anniversary of the race promises to be an exciting one. Wilson Kipsang...

Read More...2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more

"2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

The London Marathon is set for Sunday, and here’s all you need to know to watch it.
The 2015 London Marathon is almost here, and the 35th anniversary of the race promises to be an exciting one. Wilson Kipsang...

Read More...2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more

"2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

The London Marathon is set for Sunday, and here’s all you need to know to watch it.
The 2015 London Marathon is almost here, and the 35th anniversary of the race promises to be an exciting one. Wilson Kipsang...

Read More...2015 London Marathon: Route information, course map, road closures and more

Saturday, April 25, 2015

"Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned from Memphis' Game 3 win" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

Memphis took a 3-0 lead in the series thanks to their offense, surprisingly.
The Grizzlies came alive on offense in Game 3 and skated to the close for an 115-109 win against Portland, putting Memphis up 3-0 in the...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers results, NBA playoffs 2015: 3 things we learned from Memphis' Game 3 win

"Mike Conley leaves after getting hit in the face with an elbow" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The Grizzlies point guard headed back to the locker room with a cut on the face.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley left Game 3 on Saturday after getting hit in the head by an elbow as he reached in for...

Read More...Mike Conley leaves after getting hit in the face with an elbow

"Watch Brad Richards destroy a water bottle in the penalty box" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

So much for that Gatorade sponsorship.

Brad Richards should really learn to bottle his emotions better. (Get it? Because he hit the water bottles.)
Read more here:: Watch Brad Richards destroy a water bottle in...

Read More...Watch Brad Richards destroy a water bottle in the penalty box

"Red Wings vs. Lightning, 2015 NHL playoff results: 3 things we learned from Detroit's shutout win in Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Detroit took a series lead on the back of Petr Mrazek’s stellar performance.
The Detroit Red Wings did what they do best in Game 5, stifling the Tampa Bay Lightning offense en route to a 4-0 win and a 3-2...

Read More...Red Wings vs. Lightning, 2015 NHL playoff results: 3 things we learned from Detroit's shutout win in Game 5

"Bulls vs. Bucks Game 4 results: Jerryd Bayless' buzzer beater gives Milwaukee a win" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

The Bucks kept their season alive thanks to an incredible last-second play that gave Jerryd Bayless a buzzer-beating layup.
The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive against the Chicago Bulls., thanks to incredible...

Read More...Bulls vs. Bucks Game 4 results: Jerryd Bayless' buzzer beater gives Milwaukee a win

"Taj Gibson throws down a huge dunk and hangs on the rim FOREVER" - in #Sports

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By James Dator


Taj Gibson woke up the second half of Bulls vs. Bucks with a thunderous dunk that left him hanging on the rim for an eternity. It was one heck of an exclamation point. This game has been more technical than flashy...

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"" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)


Fascism doesn’t start in a blowsy beer hall led by a man with a ridiculous mustache. Fascism begins on the campuses of elite universities. At Johns Hopkins Universtity, it will wear pink lace panties.
At...

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"Watch this streaker get obliterated by a rugby player" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

Is there a worse sporting event to streak on the field during than rugby? I mean, you’re definitely going to get laid out, right?

Streaker getting absolutely nailed at the Tigers game ...

Read More...Watch this streaker get obliterated by a rugby player

"Ex-Nasa Engineer to Plant One Billion Trees a Year Using Drones" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
A start-up plans to help solve the world’s climate problems by using drones to plant forests of seedlings. “We are going to counter industrial scale deforestation using industrial scale reforestation,” sa...

Read More...Ex-Nasa Engineer to Plant One Billion Trees a Year Using Drones

"Leah Still scores touchdown in Temple's spring game" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

So not only did Leah Still go to the Temple spring game with her dad to do the coin toss …

.@Dev_Still71 with his daughter Leah (and Hooter) at the @Temple_FB Cherry & White game #LeahStrong...

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"Another Study Shows No Link Between Autism, MMR Vaccine" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
A study of 96,000 children shows that the chances of a child developing autism is the same whether they receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or not. The study looked at insurance claims for children born...

Read More...Another Study Shows No Link Between Autism, MMR Vaccine

"2015 NBA playoff scores: The Spurs are scary when Kawhi Leonard is on fire and 3 other things we learned Friday" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

Kawhi Leonard can take over a basketball game, plus three other things we learned Friday.
Kawhi Leonard played great in the first half of Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers. He...

Read More...2015 NBA playoff scores: The Spurs are scary when Kawhi Leonard is on fire and 3 other things we learned Friday

"2015 NBA playoff scores: The Spurs are scary when Kawhi Leonard is on fire and 3 other things we learned Friday" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

Kawhi Leonard can take over a basketball game, plus three other things we learned Friday.
Kawhi Leonard played great in the first half of Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers. He...

Read More...2015 NBA playoff scores: The Spurs are scary when Kawhi Leonard is on fire and 3 other things we learned Friday

"Klitschko vs. Jennings fight: Time, TV schedule, PPV, radio and more" - in #Sports

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By Scott Christ

Wladimir Klitschko is back tonight to defend his world heavyweight championship against Bryant Jennings. Here’s how you can watch the fight.
Wladimir Klitschko takes on Bryant Jennings tonight from Madison...

Read More...Klitschko vs. Jennings fight: Time, TV schedule, PPV, radio and more

"Espanyol vs. Barcelona live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

The Derbi Barceloni could see Barcelona take a crucial step closer to the La Liga title as they look to see off Espanyol.
While it’s not exactly considered an upper-tier rivalry in Spain — certainly...

Read More...Espanyol vs. Barcelona live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

"Espanyol vs. Barcelona live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

The Derbi Barceloni could see Barcelona take a crucial step closer to the La Liga title as they look to see off Espanyol.
While it’s not exactly considered an upper-tier rivalry in Spain — certainly...

Read More...Espanyol vs. Barcelona live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

"Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The Clippers could have used Doc on Friday night.
Hottest shooter for Los Angeles right now:

Heck, make that the only shooter for Los Angeles. GET THIS MAN SOME SHORTS.
Read more here:: Doc Rivers makes a shot...

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"Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The Clippers could have used Doc on Friday night.
Hottest shooter for Los Angeles right now:

Heck, make that the only shooter for Los Angeles. GET THIS MAN SOME SHORTS.
Read more here:: Doc Rivers makes a shot...

Read More...Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout

"Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The Clippers could have used Doc on Friday night.
Hottest shooter for Los Angeles right now:

Heck, make that the only shooter for Los Angeles. GET THIS MAN SOME SHORTS.
Read more here:: Doc Rivers makes a shot...

Read More...Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout

Friday, April 24, 2015

"Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The Clippers could have used Doc on Friday night.
Hottest shooter for Los Angeles right now:

Heck, make that the only shooter for Los Angeles. GET THIS MAN SOME SHORTS.
Read more here:: Doc Rivers makes a shot...

Read More...Doc Rivers makes a shot during a Game 3 timeout

"He is a hardworking American man. He says they fired him because of his gender." - in #Uplifting

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By Matt Orr

Equality means everyone is equal.

Tristan Broussard grew up in a little town named Hathaway, Louisiana.

It’s a town with lots of crawfish fields, soothing Southern accents, and one caution light. In the...

Read More...He is a hardworking American man. He says they fired him because of his gender.

"He is a hardworking American man. He says they fired him because of his gender." - in #Uplifting

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By Matt Orr

Equality means everyone is equal.

Tristan Broussard grew up in a little town named Hathaway, Louisiana.

It’s a town with lots of crawfish fields, soothing Southern accents, and one caution light. In the...

Read More...He is a hardworking American man. He says they fired him because of his gender.

"Maxim Lapierre mocks Dan Boyle with chicken impression" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

This, just two years after Lapierre injured Boyle.
Maxim Lapierre is a pest. That’s not really an insult as much as it is simply the Pittsburgh Penguins winger’s role on the team. He plays on a...

Read More...Maxim Lapierre mocks Dan Boyle with chicken impression

"Watch Wizards fans boo Drake as he takes his seat" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

At least he’s a good sport about it!
This is great:

Drake getting HUGE boos, takes a bow before stepping to his courtside seat.
— Clinton Yates (@clintonyates) April 25, 2015

Proof:

A video posted by C...

Read More...Watch Wizards fans boo Drake as he takes his seat

"David Ragan moving to Michael Waltrip Racing, per report" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Michael Waltrip Racing will sign David Ragan to drive its No. 55 car, while Erik Jones will replace Ragan at Joe Gibbs Racing.
Although the 2015 season is just a few months old, David Ragan is preparing to join...

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"Madame Tussauds Names 10 Nominees for Next Tech Icon to be Wax-ified" - in #History

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By Matt Novak

The Madame Tussauds in San Francisco already has a waxy Jobs and a waxy Zuck
. But now they want you to decide who they should do next. They’ve wittled the nominees down to ten. Who would you choose? You can...

Read More...Madame Tussauds Names 10 Nominees for Next Tech Icon to be Wax-ified

"3 keys to the Warriors' incredible comeback" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

Golden State took advantage of New Orleans’ defensive rebounding and Anthony Davis’ tired legs in the game’s final five minutes.
Down 20 to start the fourth quarter. Down 18 with 7:25 left in the...

Read More...3 keys to the Warriors' incredible comeback

"Europa League semifinal draw 2015: reigning champions Sevilla face Fiorentina" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Sevilla will have to beat Fiorentina if they’re to defend their crown.
The draw for the semifinal for the Europa League preceded that of its bigger (and better) sibling, the Champions League, on Friday....

Read More...Europa League semifinal draw 2015: reigning champions Sevilla face Fiorentina

"UEFA Champions League draw 2015: Time, TV schedule for the Semifinal draw" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

How to watch the draw from anywhere in the world.
The Champions League semifinal draw is here, and we’ll shortly know who will face who in the penultimate round of the top club competition in Europe. With...

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"Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

He’s … not great at this.
It’s called “Lip Sync Battle,” but Mike Tyson is pretty much treating it like “Dance As Hard As Possible” battle. It’s cool that he...

Read More...Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'

Thursday, April 23, 2015

"Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

He’s … not great at this.
It’s called “Lip Sync Battle,” but Mike Tyson is pretty much treating it like “Dance As Hard As Possible” battle. It’s cool that he...

Read More...Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'

"Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

He’s … not great at this.
It’s called “Lip Sync Battle,” but Mike Tyson is pretty much treating it like “Dance As Hard As Possible” battle. It’s cool that he...

Read More...Watch Mike Tyson perform the worst lip sync ever with 'Push It'

"Consciously Sidelining Ourselves" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
Though Walmart remains fixed in the American conscience as Sam Walton’s business, it is less and less that. Walton was folksy and relatable to the Americans who shopped at Walmart. Everyone could...

Read More...Consciously Sidelining Ourselves

"Pelicans fan paints Anthony Davis' eyebrow across his nipples" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

WHYYYYYYYY
NOOOOOOOO

STOOOOOOOPPPP
THAT’S NOT EVEN WHAT ANTHONY DAVIS’ EYEBROW LOOKS LIKE WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOOING
NEVER DO THIS AGAINNNNNNNN
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"Yordano Ventura at center of another Royals brawl, this time with White Sox" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura found himself in the middle of a benches-clearing incident for the third straight start on Thursday night, this time against the Chicago White Sox.
At the end of the...

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"This Giannis Antetokounmpo layup is magic" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


The mile long strides, the coast-to-coast drive, the acrobatic finish … not bad for a 20-year-old.
Read more here:: This Giannis Antetokounmpo layup is magic



Read More...This Giannis Antetokounmpo layup is magic

"Kid that Cardale Jones beat in 'NCAA Football' challenges him to rematch" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Cardale isn’t letting his opponent get out of this challenge without a little smack talk.
In January, Ohio State QB Cardale Jones visited some kids in the hospital and played one of them in NCAA Football...

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"The average ticket for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is nearly $11,000" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

That’s … pretty expensive.
On Tuesday, word got out there there was not yet a signed contract between the promoters of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and the MGM Grand, which is the host venue. Which meant...

Read More...The average ticket for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is nearly $11,000

"The Cubs' #WeAreGood hashtag is adorably pathetic" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

They’re not used to being good!
Miguel Montero appears to have started it, but this is our new favorite hashtag.

Ok guys got to get to work #wearegood
— miguel montero (@miggymont26) April 20, 2...

Read More...The Cubs' #WeAreGood hashtag is adorably pathetic

"FanDuel offering chance to win tickets to Mayweather-Pacquiao fight" - in #Sports

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By SB Nation Partner

Floyd Mayweather squares off with Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd, in what is set to be the biggest sporting event of 2015, and one of the biggest in recent memory. The event is expected to have the highest gate of...

Read More...FanDuel offering chance to win tickets to Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

"WNBA star Brittney Griner and fiancee arrested for alleged assault and disorderly conduct" - in #Sports

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By Sam Eggleston

The Phoenix Mercury all-star and 2014 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year was arrested with her fiancee, Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner and her fiancée, Glory Johnson, were ...

Read More...WNBA star Brittney Griner and fiancee arrested for alleged assault and disorderly conduct

"People are so mad this NFL player wants to drive for Uber" - in #Sports

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By Pete Volk

Let A.J. Francis make his money.
A.J. Francis is a professional football player for the Miami Dolphins. The Miami Dolphins are currently not playing football, so A.J. Francis has some free time. He decided to use...

Read More...People are so mad this NFL player wants to drive for Uber

"Tell the House to Pass the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" - in #Politics

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By Leon H. Wolf (Diary)


Thanks to the craven capitulation of Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC)Heritage ActionScorecardRep. Renee EllmersHouse Republican AverageSee Full Scorecard51%, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Heritage...

Read More...Tell the House to Pass the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

"Tim Duncan shows that skills outlive springs" - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

NBA players can’t rely on athleticism forever. Tim Duncan’s longevity is remarkable because he’s never exclusively needed it.
There is no single reason Tim Duncan is still playing All-NBA level...

Read More...Tim Duncan shows that skills outlive springs

"National Insanity" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
Twice did Bruce Jenner win gold medals for the decathlon. In 1975 at the Pan Am Games in Mexico City, then again in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Jenner bested the world and broke some world records in the...

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"National Insanity" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
Twice did Bruce Jenner win gold medals for the decathlon. In 1975 at the Pan Am Games in Mexico City, then again in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Jenner bested the world and broke some world records in the...

Read More...National Insanity

"Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim Duncan leads Spurs to overtime win" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

San Antonio evens the series 1-1 with a classic game of playoff basketball.
Everyone knew this series would be the headliner of the first round. Not to take away from the other series, but Spurs-Clippers had...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim Duncan leads Spurs to overtime win

"Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim Duncan leads Spurs to overtime win" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

San Antonio evens the series 1-1 with a classic game of playoff basketball.
Everyone knew this series would be the headliner of the first round. Not to take away from the other series, but Spurs-Clippers had...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers Game 2 results, NBA playoffs 2015: Tim Duncan leads Spurs to overtime win

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

"See a hilarious Taylor Swift cover show that science also has 'Style.'" - in #Uplifting

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By Joseph Lamour

This microscopic worm, a planarian, has two light-sensing dots on its head.

If you’re wondering how you got eyes, well, the answer is that basically we used to be worms.


Here’s some more...

Read More...See a hilarious Taylor Swift cover show that science also has 'Style.'

"A closer look at the new Batmobile in Batman vs Superman" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

If you want to get a closer look at the new black dune buggy that Ben Affleck’s stunt guy will be driving in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie, here’s some up close footage from …
Read more...

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"A closer look at the new Batmobile in Batman vs Superman" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

If you want to get a closer look at the new black dune buggy that Ben Affleck’s stunt guy will be driving in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie, here’s some up close footage from …
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"A closer look at the new Batmobile in Batman vs Superman" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

If you want to get a closer look at the new black dune buggy that Ben Affleck’s stunt guy will be driving in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie, here’s some up close footage from …
Read more...

Read More...A closer look at the new Batmobile in Batman vs Superman

"A closer look at the new Batmobile in Batman vs Superman" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

If you want to get a closer look at the new black dune buggy that Ben Affleck’s stunt guy will be driving in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie, here’s some up close footage from …
Read more...

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"What an insane 343x camera zoom would look like zooming in from 3 miles" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

In the future, we might be able to zoom in from an impossible far off distance and see a target like some insane sniper. …
Read more here:: What an insane 343x camera zoom would look like zooming in from 3 miles



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"Earth Day Hysteria" - in #Politics

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By kimberly_ross (Diary)

So, Earth Day is here…again. Don’t get me wrong; I firmly believe we should use the planet’s God-given resources wisely and not at all in a wasteful manner, but that’s not really the p...

Read More...Earth Day Hysteria

"Long Separated Brother and Sister Are Reunited… After Matching on Tinder!" - in #Uplifting

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By Helaina Hovitz
After being separated during their parents’ divorce 16 years ago, and failed attempts at searching for his sister online, Erik de Vries swiped right on Josephine Egbert. They flirted their way through...

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"Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madridco Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Can battered Merengues score?" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

It’s hard enough to score on AtlĂ©tico Madrid at full strength. Real Madrid has to do it with four stars out.
No Gareth Bale, no Luka Modric, no Karim Benzema and no Marcelo. Cristiano Ronaldo is Real ...

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By Kevin McCauley

It’s hard enough to score on AtlĂ©tico Madrid at full strength. Real Madrid has to do it with four stars out.
No Gareth Bale, no Luka Modric, no Karim Benzema and no Marcelo. Cristiano Ronaldo is Real ...

Read More...Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madridco Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Can battered Merengues score?

"Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madridco Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Can battered Merengues score?" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

It’s hard enough to score on AtlĂ©tico Madrid at full strength. Real Madrid has to do it with four stars out.
No Gareth Bale, no Luka Modric, no Karim Benzema and no Marcelo. Cristiano Ronaldo is Real ...

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"Germany tells firms to bring women into the boardroom" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

New quota will see women fill at least 30% of supervisory board seats
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

"Entitled Underachieving Middle Son of the Romney Clan Wants Someone to Challenge Mike Lee" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)

Josh Romney is the unaccomplished and underachieving middle child of Mitt Romney. He is consequently starved for attention and, as a result, decided to sit down with KSL television in Utah to declare...

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"Entitled Underachieving Middle Son of the Romney Clan Wants Someone to Challenge Mike Lee" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)

Josh Romney is the unaccomplished and underachieving middle child of Mitt Romney. He is consequently starved for attention and, as a result, decided to sit down with KSL television in Utah to declare...

Read More...Entitled Underachieving Middle Son of the Romney Clan Wants Someone to Challenge Mike Lee

"John Wall just turned Lou Williams into silly putty" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

This is impressive.

This just in! John Wall is pretty darn good.
You see it all the time in sports. A player makes a big defensive play and follows it up shortly thereafter with a great offensive...

Read More...John Wall just turned Lou Williams into silly putty

"John Wall just turned Lou Williams into silly putty" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

This is impressive.

This just in! John Wall is pretty darn good.
You see it all the time in sports. A player makes a big defensive play and follows it up shortly thereafter with a great offensive...

Read More...John Wall just turned Lou Williams into silly putty

"Left Shark is going to be an item in 'World of Warcraft'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

If anything, I would say that this shark was rare.
Our old friend Left Shark is officially an indispensable part of pop culture now. How do we know? Because he’s getting the World of Warcraft...

Read More...Left Shark is going to be an item in 'World of Warcraft'

"Watch the most horrifically brutal knockout of the year" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

GOOD LORD.
The above video is from Jan, 24, during a boxing card presented by GoFightLive. The man doing the punching is Courtney “Bull” Blocker and the man doing the getting punched is Dominic Goode....

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By Bill Hanstock

GOOD LORD.
The above video is from Jan, 24, during a boxing card presented by GoFightLive. The man doing the punching is Courtney “Bull” Blocker and the man doing the getting punched is Dominic Goode....

Read More...Watch the most horrifically brutal knockout of the year

"China's 'Air Force One' gets escorted by 8 fighter jets in cool video" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

The background: China’s president Xi Jinping was visiting Pakistan so Pakistan sent eight JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to escort China’s presidential plane when it entered Pakistani air space in a nice...

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"Watching this stunning kinetic chandelier move is like seeing magic" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

This is so cool. The Lenningrad Center in St. Petersburg has …
Read more here:: Watching this stunning kinetic chandelier move is like seeing magic



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"Color Us Thrilled: Kraft Mac-and-Cheese Nixes Artificial Dyes" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
A staple of childhood meals is about to get a new look as Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the U.S. will no longer be made with artificial preservatives or synthetic colors. Reacting to mounting consumer pressure for...

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"Peaceful shot of a MV-22 Osprey overlooking the Sun on top a mountain" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

The US Marines says this photo shows a MV-22B Osprey preparing to take off on top of a mountain in New Mexico. I think the picture is fantastic, the rear shot makes it look like the Osprey is being contemplative and...

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"Capitals vs. Islanders 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NHL playoffs online" - in #Sports

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By Andrew Hirsh

Can Washington even the series?
The New York Islanders, months away from relocating to Brooklyn, are in the process of bidding farewell to Nassau Coliseum. A win Tuesday night would go a long way towards securing...

Read More...Capitals vs. Islanders 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NHL playoffs online

"John Kerry Gets To Be Barack Obama’s Fall Guy on Iran" - in #Politics

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By Repair_Man_Jack (Diary)

Your Credibility When They Toss You Under The Bus.


I have good news and bad news for Secretary of State John F. Kerry. The good news is that he holds an illustrious position and is in the direct line...

Read More...John Kerry Gets To Be Barack Obama’s Fall Guy on Iran

"Today in History for 21st April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1862 – Congress establishes US Mint in Denver, Co1940 – 1st $64 Question, “Take It or Leave It,” on CBS Radio1945 – Allied troops occupy German nuclear laboratory1955 – Brooklyn...

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"Today in History for 21st April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1862 – Congress establishes US Mint in Denver, Co1940 – 1st $64 Question, “Take It or Leave It,” on CBS Radio1945 – Allied troops occupy German nuclear laboratory1955 – Brooklyn...

Read More...Today in History for 21st April 2015

"Bayern Munich vs. FC Porto preview, Champions League 2015: Who will win the pressing war?" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Bayern will need to come from two goals down if they’re to beat Porto on Tuesday.
Porto pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at home to...

Read More...Bayern Munich vs. FC Porto preview, Champions League 2015: Who will win the pressing war?

Monday, April 20, 2015

"Pelicans vs. Warriors Game 2 final score: 3 things we learned from Golden State's hard-fought win" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Pelicans were close to stealing a win at Oracle Arena but the Warriors prevailed in the end.
The Warriors protected their home court in the first two games of their series against the Pelicans and will travel...

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"Pelicans vs. Warriors Game 2 final score: 3 things we learned from Golden State's hard-fought win" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Pelicans were close to stealing a win at Oracle Arena but the Warriors prevailed in the end.
The Warriors protected their home court in the first two games of their series against the Pelicans and will travel...

Read More...Pelicans vs. Warriors Game 2 final score: 3 things we learned from Golden State's hard-fought win

"Halftime acrobatic show leads Shaq to say 'I'm always on top'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Some real Shaqrobatics going on tonight.
So this was the halftime show during Warriors vs. Pelicans Game 2, which included this classic Shaq quote:

“I’m never on the bottom. I’m always on...

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"Trevor Bauer is finally starting to reach his potential" - in #Sports

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By Alex Skillin

Long an enigmatic figure, Trevor Bauer is starting to add strong results to his wide array of pitches and intriguing promise.
Few pitchers have as much talent and aptitude as Cleveland Indians starter Trevor...

Read More...Trevor Bauer is finally starting to reach his potential

"April 20, 1914: The Ludlow Massacre" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)


While we rightfully criticize the excesses of labor unions and decry the way capitalism is degenerating into crony capitalism, rent seeking, and lobbyist cage matches we have to keep in mind how we got...

Read More...April 20, 1914: The Ludlow Massacre

"Device to Warn of Asthma Attack If You Are Likely To Have One" - in #Uplifting

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By Helaina Hovitz
Matt Fischer has been an asthmatic all his life. He remembers having fun with childhood friends but the next minute being laid out on the ground wondering if he could breathe. That feeling of being helpless is...

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"Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sings 'Crossroads' for latest Blake Griffin dunk victim" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Aron Baynes: gone but not forgotten.
In case you missed it, on Sunday night, Blake Griffin absolutely wrecked Aron Baynes with massive dunks not once, not twice, but THRICE. To memorialize Aron Baynes, who is...

Read More...Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sings 'Crossroads' for latest Blake Griffin dunk victim

"Can Netflix Kill Linear TV?" - in #Politics

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By Brad Jackson (Diary)
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Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed
On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss...

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"Watch soccer's most honest highlights reel" - in #Sports

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By Andi Thomas

We’re guessing that Doncaster Rovers’ 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town wasn’t a classic.

We’re approaching the end of the European football season. For some teams, this means the excitement of...

Read More...Watch soccer's most honest highlights reel

"Philadelphia wakes up to 'Born Again' Tim Tebow front page" - in #Sports

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By Michael Katz

Cover of @PhillyDNSports this morning pic.twitter.com/PQsrIIP2dW (via @nicholashuba)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 20, 2015
@darrenrovell Back page nearly as good. pic.twitter.com/iDMUaBnV71
— Bryan Armen G...

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"Say hey, baseball: The Mets lose even when they win" - in #Sports

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By Marc Normandin

Monday morning’s baseball includes the Mets breaking bones, further A’s vs. Royals violence, and the Marlins’ manager in potential trouble. Subscribe for your daily Say Hey!
Listen, we know...

Read More...Say hey, baseball: The Mets lose even when they win

"Boston Marathon 2015: Route information, course map, road closures and more" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The marathon will follow the same historic path, finishing in Copley Square.
Tens of thousands of runners will descend on Boston on Monday for the 119th running of the Boston Marathon. More than 30,000 runners...

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"Today in History for 20th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1914 – US President W Wilson, having dispatched more naval ships to Mexico, asks a joint session of Congress to approve armed force if necessary; Congress approves1951 – Velsen city council demands...

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"A Corrupted Two Kingdoms For Coward Pastors" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
When the Protestant Reformation occurred, (I’m simplifying here) Luther needed an explanation for why the Pope need not wield the power of the sword. He focused on the idea of the two kingdoms — t...

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"Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

The Clippers have set the stage to push San Antonio in the first round after a 107-92 Game 1 win on Sunday night.
Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers showed the rest of the league their top gear Sunday in...

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By Satchel Price

The Clippers have set the stage to push San Antonio in the first round after a 107-92 Game 1 win on Sunday night.
Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers showed the rest of the league their top gear Sunday in...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win

Sunday, April 19, 2015

"Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

The Clippers have set the stage to push San Antonio in the first round after a 107-92 Game 1 win on Sunday night.
Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers showed the rest of the league their top gear Sunday in...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win

"Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

The Clippers have set the stage to push San Antonio in the first round after a 107-92 Game 1 win on Sunday night.
Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers showed the rest of the league their top gear Sunday in...

Read More...Spurs vs. Clippers Game 1 results 2015: 3 things we learned from Los Angeles' big win

"Tony Parker leaves Game 1 against Clippers with ankle injury" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

Parker is back on the bench but hasn’t returned to the court after an apparent ankle injury.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker left the team’s opening playoff game against the Los Angeles...

Read More...Tony Parker leaves Game 1 against Clippers with ankle injury

"Blake Griffin had to work really hard to pull Glen Davis up" - in #Sports

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By James Dator

Get this man some help!

The struggle is real.
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"John Kerry, v2.0. …Not that they really wanted v1.0, either." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

I kind of agree, kind of disagree.
The more one watches the coverage of Mrs Clinton, the more it becomes apparent that it won’t be the serious scandals – the Benghazis or the private email account – that ...

Read More...John Kerry, v2.0. …Not that they really wanted v1.0, either.

"John Kerry, v2.0. …Not that they really wanted v1.0, either." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

I kind of agree, kind of disagree.
The more one watches the coverage of Mrs Clinton, the more it becomes apparent that it won’t be the serious scandals – the Benghazis or the private email account – that ...

Read More...John Kerry, v2.0. …Not that they really wanted v1.0, either.

"Nets vs. Hawks 2015 results: 3 things we learned from Atlanta's shaky victory" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

The Hawks looked brilliant at times, but those moments were few and far between in a 99-92 Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that was far closer than expected.
The Brooklyn Nets-Atlanta Hawks series was expected...

Read More...Nets vs. Hawks 2015 results: 3 things we learned from Atlanta's shaky victory

"Al Horford dislocates finger in Game 1 against Nets" - in #Sports

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By Satchel Price

Horford hurt his finger but only missed a few minutes of action.
Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford suffered a dislocated right pinkie finger in the first half of the team’s opening playoff game against the...

Read More...Al Horford dislocates finger in Game 1 against Nets

"Eagles will reportedly sign Tim Tebow" - in #Sports

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By Adam Stites

Tim Tebow is headed back in the NFL after two years out of the league thanks to Chip Kelly’s willingness to take a risk.
The Philadelphia Eagles will sign Tim Tebow on Monday, according to a report from Jay...

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"Celtics vs. Cavaliers 2015 final score: 3 things we learned in Cleveland's 13-point win" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

The Cavs started the playoffs on the right foot Sunday against Boston.
Nothing the Cleveland Cavaliers could do in the regular season would silence the questions some had about Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love...

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"RBC Heritage purse: Jim Furyk adds another $1 million payout to his Harbour Town total" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

The all-time money leader at Hilton Head increases his total by taking the top prize from the $5.9 million RBC Heritage purse.
The all-time money leader at RBC Heritage added a nice $1 million boost to his...

Read More...RBC Heritage purse: Jim Furyk adds another $1 million payout to his Harbour Town total

"2015 RBC Heritage results: Jim Furyk ends excruciating winless streak with playoff victory" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

Kevin Kisner pushed Jim Furyk to a couple dramatic extra playoff holes, but at long last, the former U.S. Open champ with the funky swing ends a brutal five-year drought.
It’s oddly fitting that Jim Furyk...

Read More...2015 RBC Heritage results: Jim Furyk ends excruciating winless streak with playoff victory

"NBA playoffs schedule and results: Celtics look to upset Cavaliers in Game 1" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

The Celtics and Cavaliers are on tap first Sunday, with LeBron James hoping to start a championship run in Cleveland. Later, the top-seeded Hawks take on the Nets while the Spurs and Clippers close out the...

Read More...NBA playoffs schedule and results: Celtics look to upset Cavaliers in Game 1

"Man Creates ‘Shoes That Grow’ So Poor Kids Don’t Outgrow Them" - in #Uplifting

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By McKinley Corbley
If you were making a list of things that someone needed to survive and succeed in the world, well-fitting shoes wouldn’t be at the top. But Kenton Lee was working with barefooted kids in Kenya and...

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"3 things we learned from Aston Villa's 2-1 FA Cup win over Liverpool" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

The Villains turned in an excellent performance to upset Liverpool and make the FA Cup final.
Aston Villa’s turnaround under Tim Sherwood has been incredible, and they put in their best performance of the...

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"New Baby Bison: First One Born in Nearly Two Centuries in Eastern US" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
The last time a bison was born in a wild habitat east of the Mississippi River was in the 1830s. This month, 95 miles west of Chicago, history was reset on a patch of restored prairie grass. The historic birth...

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"Manchester City vs. West Ham 2015: Final score 2-0, but David Silva injured" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

While Manchester City will be happy with a win, they’ll be more concerned about the health of one of their players.
The top four is looking a bit more solidified after Manchester City’s performance...

Read More...Manchester City vs. West Ham 2015: Final score 2-0, but David Silva injured

"Say hey, baseball: The Royals and the A's have started baseball's newest rivalry" - in #Sports

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By Demetrius Bell

Sunday morning’s baseball includes a budding rivalry that may be ready to completely boil over, Pete Rose returning to baseball (sorta), and foul ball beer chugging. Subscribe for your daily Say...

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"Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 1, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to start a new postseason era with a win over the Celtics.
This is why LeBron James returned to Cleveland: to lead the Cavaliers back into the playoffs and...

Read More...Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 1, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

"Manchester City vs. West Ham 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

Manchester City have been watching their season slip away, but can at least stop the bleeding with a win against West Ham.
It’s been a rough ride for Manchester City of late, losing their last two matches...

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"Today in History for 19th April 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1901 – 5th Boston Marathon won by Jim Caffrey of Canada in 2:29:23.61962 – NASA civilian pilot Joseph A Walker takes X-15 to 46,900m1966 – Roberta Bignay becomes 1st woman to run in the Boston...

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"Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
The Jets’ first...

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By Eric Stephen

Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
The Jets’ first...

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By Eric Stephen

Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
The Jets’ first...

Read More...Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round

Saturday, April 18, 2015

"Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
The Jets’ first...

Read More...Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round

"Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
The Jets’ first...

Read More...Ducks vs. Jets NHL playoffs 2015: Anaheim heavy favorites in 1st round

"Mavericks vs. Rockets Game 1 results: Houston overwhelms Dallas, take 1-0 series lead" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

Role players stepped up and the Rockets exploited Dallas at every turn for a 118-108 win.
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets posed too many problems for the Mavericks in Game 1, constantly finding advantageous...

Read More...Mavericks vs. Rockets Game 1 results: Houston overwhelms Dallas, take 1-0 series lead

"Chandler Parsons injury: Mavericks forward limps to locker room, returns to game" - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

His right knee has been a problem of late.
Chandler Parsons limped to the locker room after apparently suffering some serious pain in his right knee in the first half of the Mavericks’ Game 1 against the...

Read More...Chandler Parsons injury: Mavericks forward limps to locker room, returns to game

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By Tom Ziller

His right knee has been a problem of late.
Chandler Parsons limped to the locker room after apparently suffering some serious pain in his right knee in the first half of the Mavericks’ Game 1 against the...

Read More...Chandler Parsons injury: Mavericks forward limps to locker room, returns to game

"Mark Cuban just needed someone to lean on" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Awww!

Mark Cuban took a moment away from his team’s playoff game to play to the camera … we MIGHT have added the music…
It does seem like the Mavericks owners has been more “loving”...

Read More...Mark Cuban just needed someone to lean on

"Race-winners carry advantage into Bristol" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Being a race-winner this season will provide a significant advantage Sunday at Bristol.
When Joey Logano cut off Kevin Harvick as the fought for third in the closing laps of the race at Texas Motor Speedway last...

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"Is Pau Gasol really Grumpy Cat?" - in #Sports

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By James Dator

It sounds crazy, until you see the evidence.

One is a cat that looks grumpy, the other is an NBA All Star who looks quite upset. Can you tell the difference between these two? It’s hard. Scroll down for the...

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"Sacrificing to Help Brother Go To School, Selfless Sister Is Rewarded With Tuition" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
Sometimes, good things happen to good people. Young Lauren Burgos had always planned to go to college, possibly even to become a lawyer. But when her father died while she was still in high school, she took a...

Read More...Sacrificing to Help Brother Go To School, Selfless Sister Is Rewarded With Tuition