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Outrage Over Teacher's Awful 9/11 Assignment
(NEWSER) – A homework assignment on the anniversary of 9/11 is the source of controversy in Texas after the instructions asked 7th-grade students to write a farewell letter as if they were about to die in the attack. A language arts teacher at Fairview Junior High in Alvin, Texas, asked students to pretend they were trapped in one of the towers or planes, then asked who they would write a letter to if they knew they were going to die. Newsy reports:


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Carlos Beltran's healing touch reverses Cardinals fortune in Game 2 of World Series
BOSTON – Relief for Carlos Beltran came from one thick-gauge needle puncture, one $12.99 bottle of funky-smelling salve and one big play. The needle was filled with Toradol, a legal painkiller that numbed his bruised ribs. The bottle was filled with J.R. Watkins Pain Relieving Liniment, an all-natural, straight-from-the-apothecary, camphor-and-capsicum potion that kept him warm and limber. And the play was filled with the sorts of things emblematic of these St. Louis Cardinals: savvy, opportunism and a risk-taking savoir-faire that works out for the best.
Everything that disappeared during Game 1 of the World Series – the Cardinals' signature style of play, as well the beat-up Beltran, their lineup's compass – returned with aplomb Thursday during Game 2. With a dose of help from the Boston Red Sox, who frittered away a shoulda-won game thanks to a blink-your-eyes-and-you-missed-it flurry of mistakes, St. Louis snuck out of Fenway Park with a 4-2 victory that evened the series.
Like Beltran, the Cardinals walked away from Game 1 battered but not broken. He punctuated their three-run seventh inning with an RBI single, his second hit of the day and the capper on a remarkable turnaround from 24 hours earlier, when he needed X-rays and a CT scan to confirm he hadn't broken a rib robbing David Ortiz of a grand slam. St. Louis' training staff coddled him all day, prepared him for a trip to the batting cages around 5 p.m. and gave him the go-ahead. Which, despite his black-and-blue chest, the Cardinals figured was a fait accompli anyway.
"How many games did it take [him] to get to this point?" Cardinals hitting coach John Mabry asked.
To his first World Series after 16 seasons? Only 2,109.
"If he wasn't broke," Mabry said, "he was going out there."
Good thing for the Cardinals he did. His coup-de-grace moment in the seventh inning followed the five seconds of misery that torpedoed the Red Sox's night. The Fenway crowd, electric after David Ortiz's go-ahead two-run home run off Cardinals starter Michael Wacha, slowly lost its voltage with each pitch.
It was almost as if the teams reversed roles. The Red Sox, notorious for grinding out plate appearances, watched starter John Lackey issue an eight-pitch, full-count walk to David Freese and follow by allowing a single to Jon Jay after starting the at-bat with a pair of strikes. In came left-handed reliever Craig Breslow, he of 7 1/3 scoreless innings this postseason, to face lefty Daniel Descalso, who worked the count full and drew a walk. With the bases loaded, lefty Matt Carpenter lifted a fly ball to left fielder Jonny Gomes, whose throw home kicked away from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for Boston's first error. Jay broke to third base, and Breslow, who had picked up the remnants of the busted play, wound up and fired a ball to third.
Well, sort of toward third, like Maine is sort of near Massachusetts. It flew over third baseman Xander Bogaerts' glove and into the stands for another error that pushed Jay across with the go-ahead run. Beltran plated Descalso with a single to right field, and just like that, the Red Sox's thoughts of a two-games-to-none lead vanished into the cool October night.
"Tonight's win sort of exemplifies how this postseason has gone for us," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said. "We've been opportunistic and we took advantage of it."

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TLC to release new album in October
R&B group TLC is plotting a comeback this fall. The group's surviving members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas have announced that the group will release a new album on October 15th.
The untitled compilation will feature the group's hits as well as a number of new songs. Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga have hooked up with the group to pen two new songs. TLC also hopes to book studio time with rappers Drake and J. Cole.
The group is also gearing up for the debut of the biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, which will debut on VH1 October 21st. The film will star KeKe Palmer as Chilli, Drew Sidora as T-Boz and Lil Mama as Left Eye, who passed away in 2002. Lil Mama is also among the artists who will be featured on new material on the group's upcoming album.
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Mike Tyson: 'I'm on the Verge of Dying'
(NEWSER) – If things sounded bad before for Mike Tyson, who admitted to being "totally broke" in 2010, well ... the ensuing years haven't been overly kind. The former boxer made his debut as a fight promoter on Friday, and what he said in a post-fight presser at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, is raising eyebrows: "I'm on the verge of dying because I'm a vicious alcoholic and I've been, um, wow ... this is some interesting stuff, I've been, um ... I haven't drank or took drugs in six days," ESPN reports an emotional Tyson as saying, to applause. "And for me, that's a miracle."


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I work with many clients struggling with various eating disorders and disordered eating patterns (including binge eating, emotional eating, purging, anorexia and orthorexia). I help clients to understand and better manage whatever pattern of eating they are struggling with, as well as the emotional triggers that lead to their personal eating behaviors.
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If you are looking for help with an eating disorder then, congratulations, admitting you have a problem is the first step to getting better. Whether it is eating too little, purging, or binge eating, the roots of an eating disorder lie in deeply-rooted thought patterns that express themselves in your relationship with food. Dr. Franco will work with you to identify how and when these unhealthy impulses and triggered and teach you evidence-based strategies to circumvent them.
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Our relationship with food has always been a complicated affair. It is an absolute necessity for life and yet, when we over or under indulge, this very life enhancing experience can become a nightmare. In a society that places a premium on being thin (can there really be something called a size 0?) our relationship with food has become a major source of anxiety and frustration for too many people. Refiguring our relationship to food is a difficult process that requires a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment. Many of my patients have gotten a clearer perspective on their eating habits and have learned to embrace this issue, embracing a healthier sense of self.
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Compulsive overeating is triggered by poor eating habits, emotional and psychological stresses (anxiety and depression) and making poor food choices. In order to lose weight permanently you must change your thinking about yourself and your relationship to food. Food can serve many functions: companion, distractor, means to avoid emotions and activity. In the 20 week "Mind Set Program" you will learn how: your emotions and thoughts set you into motion to overeat, to eat in a healthy manner promoting weight loss and a healthy attitudes towards food, and create your "personal healthy environment" where you incorporate exercise and nutritious foods into your daily life.
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If you are thinking about addressing an eating disorder, please consider contacting me. Eating disorders are different, but many have serious medical risks. I am not an alarmist and will work with you collaboratively to ensure you and I share goals for therapy. Since I worked for years in a research center's weight loss program for years, I receive many eating disorder referrals. Of course, losing weight is not what every case calls for, but regardless, many of the principles and knowledge required to lose weight, can also help people learn to accept gaining a little weight and even accepting themselves and how they look. I approach eating issues in a comprehensive or holistic manner.
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Eating disorders reflect a disordered approach to our own nourishment. In my practice I have found that this disorder develops as an early coping strategy to help deal with a disorder in the family system. In our work together we will untangle the contributing factors and develop a more supportive vision and approach to getting what you need in your life. Concurrently, we will work holistically to insure that you get the nutrition of body, mind and spirit that is your birthright.
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Eddie Van Halen shares his best advice with 'Esquire'
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Van Halen's Eddie Van Halen says the best advice he's ever received came from his father.
The rocker tells "Esquire" that as a young guitarist he wasn't sure of what to do when he didn't deliver a flawless performance, so he asked his dad how to handle such situations.
He says his dad gave him two suggestions - "don't stop" and "don't let the audience know you made a mistake."
Eddie is among the men contributing the most valuable words of wisdom they've received to "Esquire's" "Amazing Portrait of the American Man in 2013."
The feature is part of a special issue commemorating the publication's 80th anniversary, which will arrive on newsstands September 17th.
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3.3K US Prisoners Serving Life for Non-Violent Crimes
(NEWSER) – When you think of criminals who get locked away for life with no hope of parole, murderers or rapists might come to mind. But a guy who shoplifted a $159 jacket? He is one of 3,278 prisoners serving such a sentence in federal or state prisons in the US for a non-violent crime, the ACLU reports. Most are black men convicted of drug crimes who got caught up in mandatory sentencing laws because of prior convictions, says the report. It also has plenty of cases like Timothy Lee's, the now 53-year-old who got busted for stealing that jacket in 1996, reports the Guardian. Another lifer got put away for siphoning gas.


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LISTEN: David Guetta's Response To Sia Saying She Was Embarrassed By 'Titanium'
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David Guetta has been producing hit after hit since 2001. In 2011, Sia wrote "Titanium" for Guetta and recorded a demo for him - the song was originally planned for Mary J Blige to sing. But "Titanium" was released with Sia's vocals instead, and became a HUGE mainstream smash, even being used in the movie Pitch Perfect.
Last month in an interview, Sia said she was actually embarrassed Guetta released "Titanium" with her vocals because she felt it would ruin her credibility in the music scene, with how commercial the song was.
We got a chance to speak to David Guetta and asked him why he decided to do that. "It came together so amazing, I was like 'oh wow! I really really don't think anybody can beat this. It's just impossible," Guetta says. "I (made) the decision right away to keep it."
David's newest song "Lovers On The Sun" features Sam Martin and was co-produced by Avicii. How did Guetta and Avicii start working together on the track? They were playing each other's new music, and "It was a little bit by accident to be honest, " David says. "I was like 'I have this song but it sounds a little bit too much like you, so I don't know if I can release it. (So) we decided to finish it together."
Does he ever plan on stopping? And how does he want to die?!? Yes, that actually comes up in conversation as we speak to the lengendary David Guetta. Check it out below:
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Jon Favreau on the Destructive Rise of the No-Government Conservatives
Nine months after a decisive loss in the 2012 elections, the battle for the soul of the Republican Party—or whatever's left of it—has begun.
I'm not talking about a battle between moderates and conservatives. The conservatives won that fight a long time ago. Our children may never believe thatmoderate Republicans once roamed the Earth, advocating policies that would limit carbon pollution and invest in scientific research, reform our schools and build new roads, promote national service, reduce the influence of money in politics, and require individuals who can afford health insurance to take responsibility for buying it. Soon enough, these politicians will exist only in the minds of '90s-era pundits andAaron Sorkin's writing staff.
The conservatives have finally purified the Republican Party, dispatching moderate infidels in primary after primary, demanding fealty to their agenda of huge tax cuts and drastically lower spending. They have used their sizable numbers in Congress to help realize that agenda, with periodic assists from a president who has always been more fiscally responsible than his enemies would admit.
Today the tax burden on the vast majority of families is lower than it's been in decades. Domestic spending outside of Medicare and Medicaid is the lowest it's been in more than half a century. A public sector that has grown under the last four presidents has significantly contracted under Barack Obama. And deficits are fallingat the fastest pace in 60 years.
Conservatives remain unsatisfied. They want more tax cuts. More spending cuts. And I'm picking up signals that they're not entirely thrilled with the Affordable Care Act.
But here, a new divide has emerged within the Republican Party. On one side are the traditional small-government conservatives, who have a rough acquaintance with the rules of politics and basic math. They may want to reduce the size of government further, but they also want to preserve the institutions of government, understanding that a functional democracy is necessary to provide for the common defense, promote a common prosperity, and tackle problems we can only solve together, as a nation.
These are Republicans like Chris Christie, who has witnessed the vital importance of robust federal aid in the wake of a terrible storm. These are Republicans like Jeb Bush, who has tried to reform public education without completely dismantling it. These are Republicans like John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and the handful of senators who have sought compromise with Democrats over issues such as immigration reform and finally ended the historically exceptional blockade of perfectly qualified executive-branch nominees so that the president can fill the jobs his administration is required to perform.
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One In Four Tweens Sexts - So What?
In case modern parents—with all their coddling and paranoia—weren't terrified enough, researchers have now determined that America's youth are sex-mad zombies.
So indicates a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, which found that roughly a quarter of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 14 are avid sexters—and much more likely to engage in sexual behavior than those who don't exchange suggestive messages on their mobile phones. Of the 420 students who participated in the study, 22 percent said they had sexted—loosely defined as having "texted someone a sexual message to flirt with them"—in the past six months.
Before we commence the heavy, panicked breathing, let's not forget that the study's teenage participants are the ones defining what constitutes a sexual message. In response to the more specific question of sending sexual photos—a reasonably rigid definition—only five percent said they had (and we're trusting that they actually had).
Even if the study is accurate, do these numbers really indicate a crisis? Not when we cross-examine them with teen pregnancy rates, which have dropped to record lows since they peaked in 1990, according to a December report from the CDC. Despite this improvement, we're still panicked about hypersexualization in pop culture and young people using technology to bypass sexual barriers.
But society's moral panic rarely reflects reality. Surveying recent trends in teen sex, the Chicago Tribune observed that "the picture we get is not the raunchy abandon so often depicted in popular culture. It's one of growing awareness of the downside of sex, more willingness to postpone it, and taking measures to prevent it from causing pregnancy."
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8 Victims Named in Navy Yard Shooting
(NEWSER) – A picture of alleged Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis, who was apparently a military contractor, has begun to emerge; now, we're learning about the 12 other people killed in the shooting, which the Washington Post calls "the single worst loss of life in the District" since a 1982 plane crash. The shooting victims were ages 46 to 73, Mayor Vincent Gray says. All were civilians or military contractors, according to the New York Times, and DC police chief Cathy Lanier says at least one was a DC resident. Eight of the victims' names have been released, and the Post has details about their lives:
- Michael Arnold, 59: He served in the Navy for 29 years and retired as a captain last year. He worked for a government consulting firm and was at the Navy Yard working on a design for amphibious assault ships with a team. He has three sons with his wife of more than 30 years.
- Arthur Daniels, 51: He was at the Naval Yard for his job installing furniture in federal government buildings. His wife, with whom he has five kids and nine grandkids, calls him "a good father and a hard worker."
- Sylvia Frasier, 53: Her parents and siblings waited until 10pm last night for news of Frasier, a network-security administrator with the Naval Sea Systems Command. "He killed my sister," sobbed her youngest sister.
- Kathleen Gaarde, 62: She worked as a financial analyst at the Navy Yard and had just started planning her retirement with her husband of 38 years, with whom she had two children. "Now none of that matters," her husband says. "I already dearly miss her."


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Mariah Carey is going back to her roots for next single
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Mariah Carey says her next single "The Art of Letting Go" will be going back to her roots.
In an interview with CNN, the singer is dropping hints about what fans can expect from her upcoming new music. She says anyone who has been listening to her music since the start of her career will be able to "tell that it's [her]."
Mariah adds that "there's an emotion to it" that longtime fans will appreciate as well. She calls "The Art of Letting Go" the one track from her forthcoming album that she personally can relate to "on every level."
The single will be available to purchase on November 11th on her official Facebook page. Mariah says she decided to release the song through social media because she wants her "international fans to be able to experience the song as well as [her] domestic fans."
As for her recent shoulder injury, Mariah says she's "90% to 95%" recovered but still dealing with some lingering pain.
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Will Britney's new album feature a Lady Gaga duet?
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Britney Spears may have enlisted Lady Gaga for her upcoming eighth studio album "Britney Jean."
Fans of the superstars have created speculation about the possible collaboration by digging up clues from their Twitter pages.
On Tuesday, British producer William Orbit revealed the title of a song he contributed to Britney's album called "Aliens." The title triggered the memories of fans, who recalled a tweet from the Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am to Gaga last week. The rapper is serving as the executive producer of Britney's album.
He called Gaga a "#creativeALIEN," a compliment that's now being taken as a dropped hint by those hopeful for a duet.
It wouldn't be the first time Britney and Gaga have collaborated. Gaga was featured on a bonus track called "Quicksand" on Britney's 2008 album Circus.
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The Deported L.A. Gangs Behind This Border Kid Crisis
Poverty was surely a factor, as no doubt was the mistaken belief that American immigration authorities would not send back unaccompanied children.
But only true terror could have driven kids by the thousands to make the harrowing journey from Honduras to the United States.
"It has to be extreme fear," says Al Valdez, formerly the supervising investigator of the gang unit at Orange County District Attorney's Office and presently a professor at the University of California at Irvine.
The terrible irony is that the immediate sources of that terror are fellow Hondurans who once made that same journey only to be deported for having become swept up in two monstrous gangs that rose from the streets of Los Angeles.
The 18th Street Gang was named after the locus of its birth in the Ramparts section. It is also known as the MS-18 and has been nicknamed The Children's Army because of its predilection for recruiting even kids still in elementary school.
The Mara Salvatrucha gang was formed by refugees from the civil strife in El Salvador during the 1980s and grew to include thousands members from all of Central America. It is also known as MS-13.
Initially, only those gang members who were convicted of serious crimes and served their sentences were deported. A new law in 1996 then mandated the deportation of anybody busted for a crime that carried a year in prison or more, even if the sentence was suspended. A member of the MS-18 or MS-13 needed only to be caught in a petty drug bust or a minor theft to be deported via the unmarked planes of the real-life Con Air, officially known as the Justice Prisoner Alien Transport System run by the U.S. Marshals.
Between 2001 and 2010, Con Air flew 129,760 convicted criminals back to Central America, These included 44,042 who arrived in Honduras on daily flights that were initially to one of two cities. The flights to the capital, Tegucigalpa, were then suspended and they all began landing at the country's second-largest metropolis, San Pedro Sula.
That was increasingly convenient for the members of MS-18 and MS-13, for the gangs had brought LA thuggery to SPS, where the police had proven to be as ineffective as they were corrupt. The gangs had essentially taken over big parts of the city, warring with each other and preying on innocents with virtual impunity.
"In recent years, federal law-enforcement authorities have targeted MS-13 and MS-18 alien gang members for deportation, an action that some argue has contributed to the development and proliferation of U.S.-styled gangs in Central America," a 2008 U.S. congressional report notes.
Valdez, the former Orange County gang unit chief, says that when visiting Central America he came upon records indicating that some form of street gangs had existed there as far back as the 1950s.
"What was new was this '90s generation of street gangs," he says.
He also contends that the actual number of deported MS-18 and MS-13 members is fewer than the statistics might suggest. He adds that most of them were minor players in the U.S.
But, Valdez suggests, ubiquitous American popular culture gave enormous street cred to even a low-level LA-style gangbanger. An LA shoplifter could play an SPS Scarface.
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Katy Perry 'secretly' recorded background vocals on Britney Spears' 'Smurfs' song
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Katy Perry is revealing that she recorded background vocals on "Ooh La La," the song Britney Spears made for the "Smurfs" sequel.
Katy is telling "E! News" that she and her longtime collaborator Bonnie McKee "secretly" recorded backing vocals on the tune, telling fans to "listen for our voices."
The pop stars were photographed together - both dressed in blue - at the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday night.
They expressed their mutual admiration on social media the next day. Katy tweeted a photo of their meeting, along with an all-caps, fan girl caption. Britney tweeted Katy back calling her "Smurfette," the character she voices in the movie - and also dropped a hint about a possible future collaboration saying, "Can't wait for our Vegas date."
OMG!!!!! I CAN'T IM CRYING http://t.co/b8AaFALv8B— Katy Perry (@katyperry) July 28, 2013
So great to see you Smurfette @katyperry! Can't wait for our Vegas date... pic.twitter.com/ksyZuuNBV5— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) July 28, 2013
Britney is rumored to announce further details about her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency in the coming months.
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Judge Bill Spicer refused this afternoon to set aside the $3.1 million verdict or order a new eminent domain trial on land owned by Joe Nemer.
The university probably will appeal, and that will likely result in a settlement. That's how these things usually work.
Men's soccer
Caleb Porter has spent two years continuing to build Akron's soccer program.
The university rewarded him this week with a two-year contract extension that will last until 2011.
During Porter's tenure, Akron has the best winning percentage in the nation. The Zips finished No. 10 in RPI last season. Moreover, the recruiting has been phenomenal.
Mack Rhoades should not have extended Porter's contract. Rather, Rhoades should have found a sturdy pair of shackles to keep Porter tied to Lee Jackson Field.
Women's basketball
Jodi Kest reeled in the nation's 59th best recruiting class, an expert says.
This comes in the aftermath of a large portion of the team being kicked off the roster.
To be honest (and I want to stay as far from Don Imus territory as possible), the women's basketball players who I saw around campus were, categorically, the rowdiest team on campus. Aside from Sarah Tokodi, who seemed nice, Kest probably achieved addition by subtraction.
Scout.com launched ZipsReport.com in hopes to increase membership and provide a steady base of Akron news.
I will be a contributing writer every so often, but Bob Lichtenfels is doing most of the work to get the site off the ground.
Please consider visiting the site, take the seven-day trial, and perhaps become a member for about $100 a year. There is a lot of good information, and it's nice to have Scout recognize the growth of the Zips' fan base.
One interesting story is about top junior college cornerback Chaz Russell, who is considering Akron.
If Akron loses its appeal of the $3.1 million verdict to Joe Nemer, it might back off purchasing the land, according to Nemer's attorney Warner Mendenhall.
Probate court judge Bill Spicer will rule on UA's motion to set aside the verdict early this week. Mendenhall said the university's attorney told him it would not be interested in buying the land through eminent domain at that cost.
Would the university really set aside a huge plan for a residence hall over a measley million bucks? Probably not. It looks like posturing, because Nemer obviously can't get $3.1 million for his land on the market. Even if the university is serious, it might not be able to back out.
Men's basketball
Despite the recent reports, the University of Akron does not have a contract with Nike.
After I made a records request for the contract, a university official told me that the sides are still discussing the matter and do not have an executed agreement.
Men's basketball
The Zips will play under the banner of Nike and hometown hero LeBron James for the next three years.
Despite its contract with adidas, Akron signed a contract to have the James' "LJ23" brand as its apparel provider.
Assuming that Nike re-designs the team's look, Akron will be playing its third consecutive season with new uniforms. The partnership with the NBA's finest young star should add some credibility to the team nationally. It should also impress top recruits, who have been more willing to play for Akron in the past few years.
I am curious about how this contract is structured. I made a public records request, and hopefully I will be able to upload a PDF of it soon.
Akron recently received its first verbal commitment.
Dee Frieson is a wide receiver from Orange Park, Fla. Although the recruiting sites lack information on him, a news report calls him a speedy slot receiver, who committed to Akron so he could play a similar role in a Division I offense.
Almondo Sewell (defensive line), Bryan Williams (kickoff returner) and Andre Jones (punt returner) are the best players at their position in the MAC, according to MACReportOnline.com.
The Web site also predicted Chris Kemme (offensive line) and Ryan Bain (defensive line) to be second-team performers.
Akron is second in the conference with five players on both lists. Ball State leads with seven.
Sewell is one of only five sophomores to be honored.
The eminent domain disputes should be sorted out by the end of this week.
Judge Bill Spicer will decide whether to set aside the $3 million award to Joe Nemer. Manny Nemer's trial also will begin.
The Beacon Journal had a good story in today's paper that sums it up.
Stevi Large and Cadeau Kelley each performed well enough to merit All-American status.
Large took eighth in the hammer throw at the NCAA Championships. It was her second All-American award.
Kelley placed seventh in the long jump. He entered the competition with the third-longest jump in the nation all season.
The university (wisely) will appeal the $3 million verdict that a jury awarded Joe Nemer last week.
Bryan Williams is a second-team preseason All-American at kick returner, according to Consensus Draft Services.
Only three non-BCS players earned a similar honor.
Men's basketball
The university kicked Rydell Brooks off campus, following the walk-on's serious skirmish with police officers last month.
Brooks' attorney said the former Niagara guard could be reinstated to school if acquitted in court. Regardless, it's safe to say Keith Dambrot and Co. won't be asking him to return to the basketball court.
Brooks is in Summit County Jail, awaiting a trial on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
Another week, another softball update.
This time, my team played against a team that included Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman.
Appropriately, Edelman played left field, where he could take advantage of his laser arm. On a couple occasions, he crashed into the wall, showing off his other top attribute: toughness.
Edelman is one of 10 Kent State players on Phil Steele's preseason All-MAC team.
Our team swept Edelman's, in case you were wondering.
Two MLB teams selected Akron players in this week's Amateur Draft.
The Minnesota Twins drafted pitcher Tom Farmer for the second-straight June. Farmer made his name in the Cape Cod league two summers ago. The Twins drafted him in the 20th round, but Farmer returned to school. This time, Minnesota selected him in the 47th round.
Two rounds later, the New York Mets drafted Doug McNulty, an outfielder/first baseman with whom I have shared several interesting conversations at local establishments. McNulty hit .321 and belted 12 home runs this season.
Four Zips will compete for an NCAA Championship next weekend.
Stevi Large might be the Zips' best shot at a national champion. She took first at regionals in the hammer throw last weekend.
Auston Papay is appearing at the NCAA Championships for the third time. The discus thrower placed 15th last spring.
Cadeau Kelley is making his second appearance at nationals. The MAC's long jump champion placed fifth at regionals.
High jumper Ryan Jones earned one of 10 at-large berths to nationals. It will be the senior's first and only chance at the meet.
The NCAA Championships will be held in Des Moines, Iowa from June 11-14.
Men's basketball
Akron will add a 6-foot-4 walk-on guard from Florida.
Kyle Peterson averaged 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game at Community School in Naples, Fla.
After the fiascos with Rydell Brooks and Andrew Moss, Zips fans will be refreshed to hear Peterson has a 3.8 GPA and his high school retired his jersey, which tends to indicate high character.
Keith Dambrot praised Peterson's high basketball IQ. Akron's Honors College has already accepted Peterson. (Good luck with your final Honors project, buddy.)
His stats are not very impressive. However, Peterson should help the team practice and maybe earn some defensive minutes as an upperclassman.
The ABJ's Bob Dyer eloquently responded to an ignorant question from a UA professor: Why do high school sports exist?
You'd assume such a question would come from that annals of Kent State University, but no.
A jury awarded Joe and Mona Nemer $2.7 million for their property on Exchange Street.
That means almost 5 percent of the stadium cost will go toward buying one parcel of land.
I am absolutely shocked, but one can guess that sympathy played a part. The Nemers are immigrants who started their own business. The university has millions upon millions of dollars. Also, the Nemers' attorney Warner Mendenhall is a whiz at going after the government.
The next step is for the university to appeal this ruling. Since the only issue on appeal will be the amount of compensation, it should not delay the demolition process.
An appeal, however, has a low chance of success because the jury's monetary assessment is a question of fact, which can only be reversed for clear error. If there is any evidence that supports the $2.7 million figure, the Nemers will keep that fat check.
Men's basketball
Former Akron assistant coach Shaka Smart is headed to Gainesville to work under Billy Donovan at Florida.
Basketball people say Smart will be a big-time coaching prospect. He left Akron two seasons ago to be an assistant at Clemson. He knows a lot about basketball. Good luck to him.
According to someone present at the trial, Joe Nemer is asking the jury to award him $3 million for his property.
The university has offered $1.038 million, which is reportedly above fair-market value.
I guess $3 million is the point where it stops being about principles.


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The Bikini Bridge to Nowhere
#BikiniBridge is defined as when "bikini bottoms are suspended between the two hip bones, causing a space between the bikini and the lower abdomen." In the past three days, the hashtag has been retweeted over 4,000 times. There's even aTumblr and countless Twitter accounts dedicated to the fad.
The latest "trend" in thinspiration, however, can also be defined as a major hoax.
The bikini bridge is, of course, already earning notoriety as the thinspo-trend of 2014, replacing last year's obsession with the thigh gap. Yet while the thigh gapwas a very real body image issue, the bikini bridge may not be.
4chan, a popular image-board site, has reportedly (and dangerously) initiated a ploy to explode the bikini bridge across the internet. The hoax, entitled "Operation Bikini Bridge" by an anonymous user, featured a fairly simple, two-phase plot.
Phase one emphasized the importance of producing and circulating images, thereby sparking both social and media outrage. "Create propaganda parading the 'bikini bridge' to be the next big thing (pic related — that read "If you have time to complain, you have time to train," or "Getting a smoother tan line from your bikini bridge"). Circulate it throughout the internet. Simultaneously, we create reverse propoganda, denouncing the bikini bridge as an unhealthy obsession. This, too, we circulate throughout the internet."
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After Amnesia's "comeback" fizzled out, Miami Marketing Group took hold of the Bob Sinclar-fronted club and shut it down for a couple of months, promising a complete overhaul. MMG kept its word, reopening the spot as Story — a name that earned some early mockery that quickly disappeared once the bookings began pouring in. Everyone from Avicii to Luciano to Seth Troxler have gotten behind the decks. The caliber of DJs has been spectacular and risky. Story seems to book a mega-wattage DJ one night and bring in an underground maestro the next. Though there's plenty of SoBe bottle service to be had, it's the risky "downtown attitude" and corresponding musical approach that have set Story apart. Trust us, this is a D-A-N-C-E club if there ever was one. Skip the couch real estate and the pricey bottles and get your ass into the pit directly in front of the DJ booth.
Dissonant, jangly, raw, powerful. This is the sound of Teepee, and it's one of the most captivating sounds on Miami's fascinating aural landscape. Those seeking rock 'n' roll roots, postpunk attitude, and experimental noise will find something to dance to in this primal yet melodic project. Teepee is led by mastermind Erix S. Laurent and fleshed out by Andrew McLees and Dion Keith Kerr IV, a trio that just wrapped up a nationwide tour with stops in North Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Locally, Teepee makes regular waves at clubs such as Bardot and Churchill's. Listen to the ten-track album Distant Love or: Time Never Meant Anything, and Never Will and you might think you've fallen into the glory days of the dark and driving '80s, à la Jesus and the Mary Chain. But this big sound settles nicely into the modern scene as a break from the pop-saturated situation. If rock 'n' roll and analog instrumentation stand a chance of revival, Teepee might just be pointing the way.
While most 20-year-olds are stuck in school or working their way through some shitty desk job, Kairo Gudino stalks record stores and thrift shops as he builds an unstoppable brand. He possesses the kind of talent that makes people give artists everything they need — money, food, plane tickets, a place to stay — just so the magic can keep flowing. You might have seen him on fliers as Chalk.; playing shows at Bardot, Purdy Lounge, the Vagabond; and holding down a residency at Blackbird Ordinary's weekly Tuesday ladies' night. Sometimes he works with Metro Zu and the Raider Klan, and sometimes he even gets on a microphone. But he really shines when he sits behind his laptop. That's all he needs. This sleeper star has enough old-school house, funk, disco, hip-hop, and rock records to fill a boutique. He's prolific, constantly working on six or seven songs a month. His style is smooth, reminiscent of the golden age of soulful house, as if the aura of the '90s era into which he was born tattooed itself on his brain. He might not be the hottest name on the local scene, but that won't last for long. Some of the biggest acts on the underground vibe scene are talking about him and playing his tracks at festivals and clubs the world over. Don't be surprised when you can't escape Chalk. Just remember, you heard it here first.
Xela Zaid has been lurking on the Miami music scene longer than some regular local musicians have been on Earth. More important, in that time his music has grown ever more subversively brilliant, finding an increasingly vital, comfortable niche in Dade's noise underground. Lest you accuse Zaid of diving off some musical deep end, he's maintained a characteristic sound that has never strayed far from his distinctive style. From writing catchy songs in his early years (before he decided to spell his name backward) to his current experiments in ambient dissonance, Zaid remains an original. He's never been one to take any instrument at face value; early experiments included shoving a mike into the sound hole of an acoustic guitar and inventing a unique tuning for the instrument. His strums conjure the aural illusion of a spectral bassist accompanying his hushed, raspy voice. His mid-'90s CD, Motorama, released under the moniker "Ho Chi Minh," remains one of the indie masterpieces that most people have never heard. His even lesser-known followup, 2001's Summerwood, proved he was no flash in the pan. The dude should have become a household name by the time this millennium arrived, but those planets never aligned — or maybe he was ahead of his time. Zaid continued his evolution through a few noteworthy EPs. Nowadays, you might hear him twiddling knobs on a small transistor radio hooked up to a pitch shifter while exploring a new form of ambient music on the back patio of Churchill's, his preferred venue. Few musicians on Miami's scene are as devoted to the journey of music on as pure a level.
If you're privileged (ahem, old) enough to remember the heyday of 94.9 Zeta and the radio station's catchy rock rotation, you'll appreciate the driving force that is Day Music Died. The men behind the alt-rock-meets-jazz band have been rocking the scene for more than ten years. Gabriel Fernandez (vocals), Tony Guilarte (rhythm guitar), David Alvarez (lead guitar), Eddie Planas (bass), Nick Lebess (drums), and Humberto Casanova (keyboard/sax) recently released their second studio album, Elephant in the Room, a followup to 2005's The Cardboard Score. DMD's sound ranges from songs such as "Maybe," a haunting melody with something hidden —"I'd like to forget the past/'cause maybe you would stay/maybe you would stay if you knew" — to the catchy, driving, yet honest chorus of "Rid of Me." Catch the Miami six-piece live, and it's clear these guys aren't lying when they say they're together not only for the love of music but also the chemistry and brotherhood they feel onstage.
R&B, for cool kids at least, has been out in the cold for years, looking in from the outside as hipsters embraced every genre from roots country to cumbia to metal. Now, finally, R&B looks ready to re-enter the fold of what's cool, relevant, and fresh, as artists such as Frank Ocean and Abel Tesfaye not only receive wide-spread accolades from music critics but also sell tons of records and concert tickets. Growing in that same vein is Miami's own Steven A. Clark, who imbues his soulful songs with a distinct gravity. Somehow he doesn't lose the airy elegance and grace from note to note that's always been characteristic of the best R&B songs, from Seal's classics to Ocean's modern odes to smoothness. Clark's body of work — a debut EP, Stripes, and the follow-up LP, Fornication Under Consent of the King — showcases a diverse sense of style and a keen sense of musicianship that become all the more palpable when you take into account that nearly every one of the songs, which can all be downloaded at Clark's website, was not only written but also produced by this silky-voiced, provocative singer-songwriter. Listen to tracks such as "F.U.C.K. Pt. 1" and "The Haunting" and it's tough to argue the point that R&B is damn cool again. Even better, thanks to Clark, Miami has its very own contribution to the world of grooving seduction and lyrical lovemaking.


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Pope Francis has been sneaking out at night to serve Rome's poor
Want to meet the pope? Mingle with Rome's homeless and he might just come to you.
It is a well-known fact that, while he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis would venture out after hours to minister to the city's poor. While that practice is now notably more difficult given his position, according to comments make recently by a Vatican official, he may in fact still be leaving the papal apartments for the occasional nighttime adventure, dressed in costume to hide his identity.
And now it appears we have confirmation. A Vatican source reportedly told The Huffington Post this week: "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured out at night, dressed as a regular priest, to meet with homeless men and women."
Even Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, a key lieutenant who is in charge of distributing aid from the Vatican to the city's poor, has addressed the speculation, saying: "When I say to him 'I'm going out into the city this evening,' there's the constant risk that he will come with me."
Also once worked as a bouncer
It wouldn't be the first time Pope Francis surprised the world with his approach to the papacy. Not even the first time this week, in fact.
During a trip to a Rome-area church on Sunday, he revealed that he had once worked as a bouncer at a nightclub before turning his attention to the church. That's in addition to his time as a janitor and laboratory assistant.
Prior to these revelations, the pope made waves in November when he addressed the topic of same-sex marriage saying "who am I to judge a gay person?" in response to a question posed by reporters. Francis later said he believes the church has become "obsessed" with the issues of abortion and gay marriage, called global capitalism "a new tyranny," and even reached out to atheists.
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Police Deaths Up 31% In First Six Months Of 2014
The number of cops killed nationwide in the line of duty was up 31 percent during the first six months of this year. A new report by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund shows California leading all states with eight police officer deaths, followed by New York, Florida, Texas and Virginia with four each. Fund Chairman Craig Floyd says there's been a 37-percent increase in traffic-related incidents and a 56-percent increase in officers killed by gunfire, five of them in ambush-style attacks.
Craig blames those attacks, including the one earlier this month on Jersey City police officer Melvin Santiago and one last month on two Las Vegas police officers, on anti-government sentiment and says law enforcement needs to get tougher.
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COLUMBUS: There's something about traveling to Northwestern that seems to summon problems for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
A year ago, the Buckeyes were ranked 10th and the Wildcats were headed for a losing record in the Big Ten. Yet it took Jared Sullinger's banked-in turnaround with 3.1 seconds left for Ohio State to escape with a 75-73 win.
In 2011, the Buckeyes were 22-0 and No. 1 in the nation while Northwestern was just 3-6 in the conference. This time, David Lighty made a late steal and Sullinger hit a foul shot in a 58-57 white-knuckler.
"The last two times it really came down to the last minute," Ohio State forward Sam Thompson said on Wednesday.To read more or comment...
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller will be featured on the cover of the March 4 issue of Sports Illustrated.
Proving college football's dominance, Sports Illustrated is is featuring spring practice over March Madness in college basketball.
MIller is the fourth Ohio State quarterback to land on the cover. Troy Smith was on the cover in 2006, Craig Krenzel made three covers in 2003 and Art Schlicter was the first in 1979. It's the 15th time Ohio State's football team has been on the cover of S.I.
Assuming there is no S.I. cover jinx, this should officially kick off Miller's Heisman Trophy campaign. In 2012, Miller threw for 2,039 yards and 15 touchdowns with 1,271 yards rushing and 13 more scores.To read more or comment...
Following a 71-49 blowout loss to Wisconsin on Sunday, Ohio State's basketball dropped in the Associated Press poll from 13th to 18th.
The Buckeyes (18-7) have lost three out of their last four games and host Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Big Ten has three teams in the top 10 – Indiana (No. 1), Michigan State (No. 4) and Michigan (No. 7). Ohio State is one spot ahead of Wisconsin, which rose from 20 to 19. Minnesota is just outside the top 25.
In this week's poll, no team dropped more spots than Ohio State. The Buckeyes continue to struggle finding a scorer beyond forward Deshuan Thomas. He had 18 of Ohio State's 49 points on Sunday and fellow forward Sam Thompson was the next closet scorer with 10 points.To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: No. 13 Ohio State is glad to be returning to the court.
And to be hosting Northwestern on Thursday night.
The Buckeyes have heard enough about the losses last week in overtime at No. 3 Michigan and at home on Sunday to top-ranked Indiana.
After taking a day or two to digest those setbacks, they're looking forward to their next outing against the Wildcats (13-11, 4-7 Big Ten) at Value City Arena.
The timing couldn't be better for the Buckeyes (17-6, 7-4), who are hungry for a win. After all they haven't lost in Columbus to the Wildcats since Feb. 24, 1977, an 83-72 defeat — a string of 28 consecutive wins at home.To read more or comment...
In addition to his role as cornerbacks coach, Ohio State has named Kerry Coombs the team's special teams coordinator.
The team didn't have a special teams coordinator last season and the role was filled by head coach Urban Meyer.
Coombs was the special teams coordinator at the University of Cincinnati from 2009 till 2011.
"I am incredibly excited and honored to be given the responsibility of special teams coordinator," Coombs said in a release. "The special teams have always been a part of the game that I have enjoyed coaching. These plays are so critical to the success of a team, and they can really swing momentum. I look forward to having an increased role in the development of them."To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: When wounded top-10 teams Indiana and Ohio State meet on Sunday, both will be desperate.
But Buckeyes coach Thad Matta expected as much long before each lost earlier this week.To read more or comment...
All of the drama of National Signing Day for Ohio State came down to a punter. That's right, a punter.
Johnny Townsend, rated a two- to three-star specialist, committed to Ohio State in August. But during Wednesday's National Signing Day, word came out that he was strongly considering Alabama.To read more or comment...
Eli Apple, CB, 6-0, 184, Voorhees, N.J. (Eastern HS)
Enrolled into Ohio State in January, is a five-star prospect (ESPN 150) who is rated as high as the No. 11 prospect nationally on the ESPN 150 . the No. 1 prospect in New Jersey and No. 6 cornerback prospect (247Sports) . he played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after helping his HS team to a 7-4 record in 2012 and to a regional semifinals berth . had 17 pass break-ups, two interceptions, 45 tackles, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick in 2012, plus 39 receptions for 770 yards and four TDs on offense . the son of Annie and Tim Apple, Eli recently changed his last name from Woodard to Apple to honor Tim, his father since age 2.
J.T. Barrett, QB, 6-1, 225, Wichita Falls, Texas (Rider HS)
John Thomas Barrett is considered one of the nation's premier dual threat quarterbacks, although his senior season came to an early end with a knee injury in the fifth game . rated as the No. 11 prospect in talent-rich Texas (247Sports) and a consensus four-star cornerback (ESPN, Rivals, Scout, 247Sports) . a top 150 player by both Scout and 247Sports and on the ESPN 300 . enrolled at Ohio State in January and is recovering from his 2012 knee surgery and taking part in winter conditioning drills, except for running . coaches expect him to be throwing this spring but aren't concerned that he won't be running until later . he rushed for 569 yards with seven TDs and passed for 784 yards and five scores as a senior prior to the injury . he rushed for over 1,500 yards with nine TDs and passed for over 1,600 yards and 14 TDs as a junior.
Marcus Baugh, TE, 6-4, 245, Riverside, Calif. (John W. North HS)To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: Two minutes before Rossville, Ga., defensive back Vonn Bell stepped before the cameras on Wednesday morning to declare where he would go to school, he dialed Ohio State coach Urban Meyer's cell phone.
Too anxious to sit still, Meyer had gotten on a treadmill to burn off his pent-up energy.
"(Bell) said, 'You know I'm in, right?'" Meyer recalled later. "I said, 'No I didn't know you were in. Congratulations.'"
Bell's commitment to the Buckeyes was the crowning piece to a strong recruiting class for Meyer, who was hamstrung a year ago in his first year at Ohio State because he wasn't hired until late November. He termed last year's recruiting, which netted several freshmen who made solid contributions to a stunning 12-0 season, as "a bunch of cowboys out there trying to find players."
Most major recruiting experts and publications rate the Buckeyes in the top five in the nation — some even have them No. 1. So, given a full year to work at it, Meyer and his staff had a huge day.To read more or comment...
Ohio State closed its 2013 football recruiting class strong, finally getting a commitment from Missouri running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Elliott announced at a 5 p.m. press conference he was picking Ohio State over Missouri and faxed his national letter of intent shortly thereafter.
"The atmosphere of Columbus, Ohio," Elliott said about why he chose OSU. "Everyone in Ohio loves football. I'm ready to do great things with Urban Meyer."
After Elliott's commitment, Meyer told the media he was never worried about the running back flipping his commitment to Missouri.
For John Burroughs High School, Elliott amassed 3,061 all-purpose yards and 50 touchdowns as a senior. He averaged 10.6 yards per carry and ran for 2,155 yards. He had 383 receiving yarda and 523 return yards.To read more or comment...
Reporters covering National Signing Day at Ohio State spotted the school's clever football schedule inside the team's meeting room.
Of course it notes the season opener against Buffalo and a notable road game on Sept. 14 against California. The school's logos add some graphical flare. But in the Nov. 30 regular season finale slot it merely says "That team up North," and has no school logo.
The schedule also makes sure to point out the dates of the Big Ten Championship game and the dates of the Rose Bowl and BCS National Championship game, for all players to see.
To read more or comment...
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer is holding his National Signing Day press conference. The school's live feed doesn't seem to be working properly, so how about some tweets from those in attendance? Refresh for the latest.
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Bright House Sports and the Orlando Sentinel have both reported throughout the day that Florida punter Johnny Townsend will change his commitment from Ohio State to Alabama today.
Ohio State currently has 23 commitments in and are waiting on just Townsend and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Townsend is set to announce his decision at a 4 p.m. press conference. Elliott is announcing at 5 p.m.
If Ohio State loses out on Townsend, Drew Basil is expected to handle both kicking and punting.
The school is waiting to send out a release with its new recruits until they officially hear from Townsend and Elliott.To read more or comment...
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer is on 97.1 the Fan right now. Here are some notable quotes (keep updating the page to see the latest at the bottom):
(While this is going on, the talk online right now is that punter/kicker recruit Johnny Townsend is flipping from Ohio State to Alabama. This is what National Signing Day has sunk to. Ohio State Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni notes on Twitter that the letter of intent from safety Von Bell has arrived.)To read more or comment...
Running back Ezekiel Elliott committed to Ohio State in April but won't announce his official college choice until a 5 p.m. press conference today.
Many believe Elliott will stick by his Ohio State commitment but after taking an official visit to home state Missouri, where his parents attended, there is some doubt about his choice.To read more or comment...
As expected, wide receiver recruit Taivon Jacobs flipped his commitment today.
The three-star wide receiver who originally committed to Ohio State is signing a national letter of intent with Maryland.
There were reports this week that Jacobs wanted to stay close to home to be near his daughter. Jacobs' brother, Levern, is a sophomore at Maryland.To read more or comment...
When running back/athlete Dontre Wilson committed to Ohio State earlier in the week, it looked like he may have been Ohio State's last commitment for this recruiting class.
Now on National Signing Day, Urban Meyer has pulled in more highly recruited players.
The Buckeyes today pulled in safety Von Bell and wide receiver James Clark. While national championships can't be won in February, the additions of Bell and Clark will give Ohio State one of the best recruiting classes in the nation.
Bell was rated by most recruiting services as the second-best safety prospect in the nation. The five-star player chose Ohio State over Tennessee.
Clark is rated as the country's 32nd best wide receiver, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.To read more or comment...
In July, Maryland wide receiver Taivon committed to Ohio State. Now, according to the Washington Post, he'll choose between the Buckeyes and Maryland tomorrow at 10 a.m.
The paper reports that Jacobs is considering Maryland to be closer with his one-year-old daughter. Jacobs had an official visit at OSU in January.
Jacobs is being recruited as a wide receiver and special teams player. His brother, Levernn, is a sophomore at Maryland.To read more or comment...
On Monday night, Texas running back/athlete Dontre Wilson committed to Ohio State.
The 2013 recruit originally committed to Oregon in May. But after the Ducks' Chip Kelly was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles, Wilson reopened his commitment.
Heading into Wilson's announcement Monday night, most recruiting analysts believed he would commit to OSU. But a late visit to the University of Texas left some in doubt.
Wilson is the second running back in head coach Urban Meyer's class this year, along with Ezekiel Elliott. Wilson, who is 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, is rated by most recruiting services as a four-star prospect. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, he's the nation's No. 107 overall prospect the 14th best player in Texas.
Moore ran for 1,895 yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior, and also had 37 receptions for 750 yards and five more scores.To read more or comment...
COLUMBUS: Coach Thad Matta says he doesn't look closely at his Ohio State Buckeyes' schedule.
It's a good thing. He might get an ulcer.
The 10th-ranked Buckeyes face a daunting week when they travel to play No. 3 Michigan on Tuesday night and then host top-ranked Indiana on Sunday.
Even players who continually say they're only worried about the next game are aware of the upcoming task.
Ohio State's leading scorer, Deshaun Thomas, welcomes the defensive challenges he'll face. Point guard Aaron Craft likes where the Buckeyes are, tied for second in the Big Ten, but acknowledges what the Buckeyes are up against over a five-day span.To read more or comment...
Following Corey Smiths commitment to Ohio State earlier in the week, the Buckeyes' 2013 recruiting class is just about full. Leading up to next Wednesday's National Signing Day, the class Ohio State is putting together is among the best in the nation. But the class may not be quite complete.
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(NEWSER) – Pilots in eastern Canada have been warned to look out for one of the strangest hazards they're ever likely to encounter—a 70-foot brewery blimp shaped like a hockey goal light. The Budweiser balloon broke from its tether at a ball hockey tournament in New Brunswick over the weekend and has been spotted floating at up to 5,000 feet, reports the CBC. Transport Canada says pilots in the area have been notified and the blimp is expected to come down in the southern part of the province, but it's not clear when, the Globe and Mail reports.
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Last Boston Marathon Survivor To Leave Hospital 100 Days After Bombing
(Boston, MA) -- The last of those wounded during Boston Marathon bombings is heading home from the hospital. Thirty-four-year-old Marc Fucarile lost a leg on April 15th, and his heart still carries shrapnel from the homemade pressure cooker bombs. WHDH-TV reports Fucarile spent 45 days at Massachusetts General Hospital. He's set to be released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital today. Fucarile has a five-year-old son and is engaged to be married.


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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. remained undefeated with a majority decision over the previously unbeaten Saul Alvarez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Mayweather won 117-111 and 116-112 on two scorecards while a third had the fight even at 114-114. The fight was contested for the WBA and WBC titles at 154 pounds, one of which is held by each man.
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(Milwaukee, WI) -- Milwaukee Brewers suspended slugger Ryan Braun is breaking his silence regarding his suspension for using performance enhancing drugs. Braun issued a lengthy apology, detailing which PED's he used during his MVP season in 2011. He said he took a "cream and a lozenge" at the end of the year as he was trying to heal from a nagging injury. He said "it was a huge mistake for which I am deeply ashamed and I compounded the situation by not admitting my mistakes immediately."
Braun was suspended in late July for the remainder of the season, which was 65 games. He also apologized for comments he made at a press conference after having his previous 50-game suspension overturned in February 2012. Braun said "at that time, I still didn't want to believe that I had used a banned substance." He added that he "felt wronged and attacked, but looking back now, I was the one who was wrong."


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Rush Limbaugh is rewriting history on his own terms. The outspoken talk radio host announced his new venture, a children's book, on his talk show Thursday.
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WATCH: President Obama yells at himself after horrible golf shot
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Americans' frustration with gun laws spikes to all-time high
Over half of Americans want to see gun restrictions loosened, not tightened, according to a new Gallup poll.
Fifty-five percent of Americans are dissatisfied with current gun laws, with a full 35 percent "very dissatisfied," creating the largest gap in Gallup's poll.
The number Americans who want fewer restrictions tripled from five to 16 percent in a single year. Support for more stringent gun laws declined by seven percent.
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Manning Is Guilty and So Is the Army That Sent Him Overseas
Bradley Manning is not Edward Snowden and he is most definitely not a hero. Let's get that straight, for starters.
Manning is not a whistleblower motivated by either ideology or principle. He did not deliberately and methodically set out to expose a discrete government program that he had come to believe was unconstitutional. Instead, he simply spilled every secret he knew, the equivalent of screaming as loud as he could in the hope that all that noise would bring with it some attention.
After he leaked the documents, Manning did not flee to Hong Kong or Russia. He failed to plan that far into the future and so he will not avoid the worst consequences of his actions. Perhaps he was too unsophisticated to predict them. Perhaps he got in over his head.
The real question is how did Manning wind up with access to classified documents and national security secrets? The answer is, he did not get there alone.
Over the past decade the Defense Department made a series of conscious decisions to lower the bar for entry into the military and to accept candidates whom it had once deemed unfit for duty. In order to sustain wars on multiple fronts, fought without a draft, the standards for enlistment and service overseas dropped conspicuously, and in some cases, as with Manning, even those who could not meet the new, lowered standards were waved through.
With no great expansion in the size of the military to accompany these fights, we have plugged the holes with civilian contractors, like Snowden, and with obviously unfit soldiers, like Bradley Manning. We have imprisoned lower-enlisted men and women for their very real crimes, while allowing our presidential, congressional, and military leadership to act with relative impunity. Now, we reap the rewards.
What Kind of Soldier Was Bradley Manning?
When I was in the army, soldiers used to talk about, "dirtbags," "shitbirds," and "shammers." We applied these cruel labels to the kids who, for whatever reason, just couldn't hack it. Some of the "shitbirds" had legitimate personality disorders, and others seemed damaged in different ways—they were just off—too idiosyncratic for soldiering, or maybe too sensitive. The "dirtbags" lied to you when they didn't have to. You couldn't trust them not to go into your wall locker and steal your stuff. They were the borderline or actual criminals. Then, finally, there were the "shammers," the troops who actively tried to get out of duty by citing injuries or hardships, real or imagined.
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Mom bites off dog's ear to save kid
(NEWSER) – When a pit bull began attacking her 2-year-old daughter, Chelsi Camp fought fire with fire. The Texas woman bit the dog's ear off in a desperate attempt to save her kid—and it worked, reports KHOU-TV. She also shoved her fist in the dog's mouth and somehow managed to call 911 in the frenzy. An arriving officer shot the dog, which was later euthanized. Camp, who was dog-sitting the normally friendly animal for a friend, is recuperating from lacerations on her arms but can once again hold daughter Kenzi, who still has scars on her face from the attack. As the Daily News puts it, "Mike Tyson has got nothing on this heroic mom."
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(NEWSER) – Another life lesson from the police blotter: A 26-year-old man who got stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in Pennsylvania thought it would be a good idea to start barking and growling at a police dog named Chaos, reportsTribLive. Chaos started barking back, though his handler managed to keep him under control. That was the good news for James Paul Andrews. The bad news is that taunting a police animal is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison, reports the Cranberry Eagle. Andrews now faces that charge along with others for DUI and driving without a license.


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Deadmau5 & Kat Von D call it quits
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Deadmau5 and Kat Von D are proving that relationships started on social media can also end on social media. The couple got engaged via Twitter back in December, but earlier this week the tattoo artist tweeted that their "relationship is indeed over." Von D suggested that the split was a result of infidelity on the part of the producer/DJ.
Cheating on your loved one is the most hurtful thing one could do. I hate to have to admit, that this relationship is indeed over.— Kat Von D (@thekatvond) June 26, 2013
There are far too many good examples of kind and honest people in life to waste energy on bad ones. My apologies for losing sight of that.— Kat Von D (@thekatvond) June 27, 2013
Zimmerman, meanwhile, fought back on Facebook. He explained that he never cheated on Von D while they were together, but confessed that he was with another woman during a temporary split with Kat just before they got engaged. The post reads:
All i am saying on the matter:
Kat and I split in November and I moved back home to Toronto. During this time, while we were broken up, I did have relations with another woman. Following that, Kat and I reconciled and I acknowledged being intimate with another person while we were estranged.
We did move past those issues and I proposed to Kat in mid- December. At the end of June, it was clear that the relationship was not working and we mutually ended the engagement. I was not, at any point, unfaithful to Kat during our time together.
I don't wish to go tit for tat with these kinds of pronouncements and don't expect to comment further, but I do believe that those who have expressed concern deserve a more complete understanding of what transpired.
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iOS 7 Is Causing Motion Sickness
(NEWSER) – Some Apple users are sick of the company's new iOS 7 operating system. Literally. The new zoom and slide animations, and the 'floating" icons on the home screen, are causing motion sickness in many people with vestibular disorders—conditions that affect balance and vision, the Guardian reports. "I now have to close my eyes or cover the screen during transitions, which is ridiculous," says one app developer, who reports headaches and other symptoms associed with motion sickness. "Tap an app and it's like flying through the icon and landing in that app's micro world—and I'm getting dizzy on the journey there."


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WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel tricks people into preparing for scheduled earthquake
Jimmy Kimmel was shaken by this week's Los Angeles earthquake, but he's not quite as rattled as some of the pedestrians his crew found for a hilarious new installment of "Lie Witness News."
People were asked to talk about their preparations for a "big" quake that had supposedly been announced for the following day.
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