Ezhimala Naval Academy to set up herbal garden – The New Indian Express [ BeritaTerkini ]

<p>Doing their bit for the conservation of indigenous medicinal plants, the Ezhimala Indian Naval Academy is all set to launch an Oushadha poonkavanam (garden of medicinal plants) in two separate spots on its campus in Kannur district.</p> <p>It was a news report that appeared in Express that inspired Naval Academy Base Commander Santhosh Pillai to set up herbal a garden there.</p> <p>The Oushadha poonkavanam project, a joint effort of the Naval Academy and Hamsa Madikai, a ninth generation member of the family of Sufi healers, focuses on preserving  endangered medicinal plants.</p> <p> The mission plans to integrate cultivation with popularising  the need to cultivate plants.</p> <p>“Nobody can wash his hands of the obligation to preserve the disappearing greenery,” said Commander Santhosh.</p> <p> “How healthy would it be especially for the cadets if they wake up breathing fresh air from the medicinal plants! Here, we already have a good collection of medicinal plants and this project is an attempt to widen our collection,” he said.</p> <p>“If people from other walks of lives are also interested in the green mission it can take a giant leap forward in the protection of nature,” he added.</p> <p>As an initial step, ahead of the launch, Hamsa Madikai took a one-day class on the importance of medicinal plants, for the cadets.</p> <p>“If one cadet on the campus gets a thorough knowledge about the application of a minimum of five herbals, it would be the success of the project,” said Hamsa Madikai.</p> <p> “We want to make the present generation the custodians of traditional medicines. Vaidyar Hamsa Madikai grows around 1,424 varieties of medicinal plants, of which 800 herbs are rare.</p> <p> Around 500 medicinal plants, including aloe wood, elephant creeper, Ashoka tree, sandal tree, Indian ginseng, broom creeper, Malabar gulbel, lavender, peppermint, parsley, three-leaved-caper, arrowleaf sida, rosary pea, asparagus, red sandalwood, neem, brahmi, garcinia and many more will be planted on the five-acre land allotted for the garden.</p> <p>He will supply the medicinal plants for the academy without charging any money.</p> <p> Vaidyar Hamsa, hailing from Madikai in Kasaragod, embarked on the mission to save rare herbal remedies by launching herbal groves last year. As part of his mission he also sets up oushadha poonkavanams in schools across the state.  M Kunhiraman, state president of the Oushadha Sasya Padana Bala Sabha, run by Vaidyar Hamsa, said the Naval Academy had shown an exemplary model for society. The organisers hope that the programme can be launched in the first week of January.</p> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Ezhimala Naval Academy to set up herbal garden – The New Indian Express [ BeritaTerkini ]

Doing their bit for the conservation of indigenous medicinal plants, the Ezhimala Indian Naval Academy is all set to launch an Oushadha poonkavanam (garden of medicinal plants) in two separate spots on its campus in Kannur district. It was a news re…

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17-Nov-2013 08:22

Geithner Heads to Private Equity - Wall Street Journal :: <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304243904579200323813063730">http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304243904579200323813063730</a><br /><br><br /><br>Miami-Dade Police Say They Believe They Have Found Body of Florida Man ... - ABC News :: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/miami-dade-police-found-body-florida-man-fell-20911611">http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/miami-dade-police-found-body-florida-man-fell-20911611</a><br /><br><br /><br>Toronto mayor in crisis; some backers stay loyal - Businessweek :: <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-11-16/toronto-mayor-in-crisis-some-backers-stay-loyal">http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-11-16/toronto-mayor-in-crisis-some-backers-stay-loyal</a><br /><br><br /><br>McAllister wins 5th District congressional seat - Kansas City Star :: <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/16/4628021/mcallister-wins-5th-district-congressional.html">http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/16/4628021/mcallister-wins-5th-district-congressional.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Louis D. Rubin, Jr., Southern author, dies at 89 - FederalNewsRadio.com :: <a href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/315/3506920/Louis-D-Rubin-Jr-Southern-author-dies-at-89">http://www.federalnewsradio.com/315/3506920/Louis-D-Rubin-Jr-Southern-author-dies-at-89</a><br /><br><br /><br>Losing JFK: 50 years ago, a president died and the nation was thrown into tumult - San Jose Mercury News :: <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_24538398/losing-jfk-50-years-ago-president-died-and">http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_24538398/losing-jfk-50-years-ago-president-died-and</a><br /><br><br /><br>Paul Ryan to Iowans: Next time 'be a little more skeptical' - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/11/17/paul-ryan-obama-iowa/3617349/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/11/17/paul-ryan-obama-iowa/3617349/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Andre Heidari's big foot gives USC a big upset of Stanford - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-1117-usc-stanford-20131117,0,1583175.story">http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-1117-usc-stanford-20131117,0,1583175.story</a><br /><br><br /><br>Malfunctioned Drone Hits Navy Ship During Training - ABC News :: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/malfunctioned-drone-hits-navy-ship-training-20914582">http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/malfunctioned-drone-hits-navy-ship-training-20914582</a><br /><br><br /><br>Philippines typhoon survivors attend church services - BBC News :: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24977113">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24977113</a>

17-Nov-2013 08:22

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UK PREMIERE: Doctor Who: Greatest Monsters And Villains Weekend Episode 3

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2DkRdSvWMJm5jgSGil26ovloSbPJvYzJzSGuV5Aul8qsk3EIN-VIsJfTYVZuhKTpadAdLaVYP7YvrHmbvsup53EAs_6g_wd2gLHMehDdQRmhf-0dHBC2UDGbmAC6ZgcnYbUEl03sz2E/s1600/doom1+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2DkRdSvWMJm5jgSGil26ovloSbPJvYzJzSGuV5Aul8qsk3EIN-VIsJfTYVZuhKTpadAdLaVYP7YvrHmbvsup53EAs_6g_wd2gLHMehDdQRmhf-0dHBC2UDGbmAC6ZgcnYbUEl03sz2E/s640/doom1+(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The countdown draws to a close as comedian Joel Dommett reveals which of the show's impressive roster of enemies have been voted the top three. Among the villains expected to place highly on the list are the ancient Earth-dwelling Silurians, the legions of the Ood and the memory-bending assassins the Silence, along with the cold, calculating Cybermen, the hateful mutant Daleks and the Master, the Doctor's nihilistic Time Lord nemesis.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tune in to BBC Three at 7.30pm tonight to find out who is the greatest foe of all...</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>

Doctor Who Doctor Who 50th Anniversary UK PREMIERE: Doctor Who: Greatest Monsters And Villains Weekend Episode 3

The countdown draws to a close as comedian Joel Dommett reveals which of the show's impressive roster of enemies have been voted the top three. Among the villains expected to place highly on the list are the ancient Earth-dwelling Silurians, the legi…

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Lady Gaga Sings Her 'SNL' Opening Monologue

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img src="http://cdn04.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/11/lady-gaga-snl-opening-monologue-watch-now.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p><strong>Lady Gaga</strong> appears on stage in a bejeweled bodysuit for her opening monologue during her stint as a guest host on <strong>Saturday Night Live</strong>!</p><br /><p>The 27-year-old singer commented on how there are different types of applause - the type people give when they actually enjoy something and the type they give when they feel they are supposed to applaud - and she loves them both.</p><br /><p><strong>Gaga</strong> then began singing a spoof of her song 'Applause' that was titled 'Cheap Applause'! She even segued into a bit of the classic song 'New York, New York.'</p><br /><p>Make sure to watch below!</p><br /><p>Like Just Jared on Facebook</p><br /><img src="http://cdn03.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/11/debbie-gibson-shows-off-body-in-leotard-links.jpg" width="600"/></div>

ENTERTAINMENT Lady Gaga Sings Her 'SNL' Opening Monologue

Lady Gaga appears on stage in a bejeweled bodysuit for her opening monologue during her stint as a guest host on Saturday Night Live!The 27-year-old singer commented on how there are different types of applause - the type people give when they actual…

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Praying in ruined churches, Filipinos face up to massive rebuilding [ BeritaTerkini ]

<div id="yom-ad-LREC" class="yom-ad yom-ad-LREC"> <center> <div id="yom-ad-LREC-iframe" class="yom-ad"></div> </center> </div> <p><br></p> <p>By Aubrey Belford</p> <div class="body-slot-mod"> <div class="yom-remote"> <div class="yom-loading" id="mediacontentrelatedstory_container"></div> </div> </div> <p>TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan flocked to ruined churches on Sunday, kneeling in prayer under torn roofs as the Philippines faced an enormous rebuilding task from the storm that killed at least 3,681 people and displaced 4 million.</p> <p>At Santo Niño Church, near the waterfront in the flattened city of Tacloban, birds flitted between the rafters overhead as women moved through the pews with collection plates. At the end of mass, the Roman Catholic congregation broke into applause.</p> <p>Rosario Capidos, 55, sat crying in one row, hugging her nine-year-old grandson, Cyrich.</p> <p>Capidos had been sheltering at home with nine other members of her family when Haiyan struck on November 8. As the waters rose, she floated her three grandchildren on a slab of styrofoam through a road flooded with debris and shipping containers to a nearby Chinese temple. Her family survived.</p> <p>“That’s why I’m crying,” she said. “I thank God I was given a second chance to live.”</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="People carry a coffin with the remains of their relative, …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="200px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">People carry a coffin with the remains of their relative, who was killed during Typhoon Haiyan, to a …</div> </div> <p>A massive relief effort is finally kicking into gear, nine days after one of the most powerful typhoons on record wreaked havoc across the impoverished area in the central Philippines with monster winds and a deadly storm surge of sea water.</p> <p>Philippine authorities and international aid agencies face a mounting humanitarian crisis, with the number of people displaced by the catastrophe estimated at 4 million, up from 900,000 late last week.</p> <p>Nearly half a million houses were damaged by the storm, half of them destroyed, according to the United Nations.</p> <p>While aid packages have begun to reach more remote areas, much of it carried by helicopters brought by the USS George Washington aircraft carrier, the United Nations said people were still going hungry in some mountainous provinces.</p> <p>It said information about several provinces in the west of the Visayas region remained “limited”, with 60 percent of people in towns in the northeast part of Capiz province needing food support.</p> <div class="body-related"> <div class="img-wrap"> <div class="cta-overlay"> <span class="cta-text xsmall">View gallery</span><span class="icon-slideshow icon-white-slideshow-xsmall">.”</span> </div> <p><img alt="A man repairs his house, which was damaged by Typhoon …" class="body-related-thumb lzbg" height="200px" src="http://l.yimg.com/os/mit/media/m/base/images/transparent-1093278.png" style="" title="" width="300px"></p> </div> <div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="width: 300px;">A man repairs his house, which was damaged by Typhoon Haiyan, at a coastal area south of Tacloban No …</div> </div> <p>“I remain concerned about the health and well-being of the millions of men, women and children who are still in desperate need,” U.N. humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said in a statement.</p> <p>President Benigno Aquino, caught off guard by the scale of the disaster, is scheduled to visit affected areas on Sunday. He has been criticized for the slow pace of aid distribution and unclear estimates of casualties, especially in Tacloban, capital of hardest-hit Leyte province.</p> <p>There are 1,186 people missing, according to the national count. The official death toll has only risen by 60 since Friday, giving hope that initial local estimates of 10,000 dead were overstated.</p> <p>The government estimated damage to infrastructure and agriculture at about 10 billion pesos ($ 230 million), the bulk of it in the farming sector. The United Nations warned that economic and human cost could rise if aid did not reach farmers in rice-growing regions in time for the next planting season in December and January.</p> <p>It also said that fishing, another crucial food source, had been placed in jeopardy by the storm.</p> <p>“The destruction of boats, fishing gear, fish ponds and related equipment left many families with no means of livelihood and decreased protein intake,” the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.</p> <p>(Writing by Stuart Grudgings; Editing by John Mair)</p> <ul id="topics" class="hidden"> <li>Disasters & Accidents</li> <li>Society & Culture</li> <li>Philippines</li> </ul><p></p> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Praying in ruined churches, Filipinos face up to massive rebuilding [ BeritaTerkini ]

By Aubrey Belford TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan flocked to ruined churches on Sunday, kneeling in prayer under torn roofs as the Philippines faced an enormous rebuilding task from the storm that …

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17-Nov-2013 07:21

House OKs Bill to Allow Americans to Keep Substandard Insurance, But Obama ... - Atlanta Black Star :: <a href="http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/11/16/house-gop-pass-bill-allow-americans-keep-substandard-insurance-obama-threatens-veto/">http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/11/16/house-gop-pass-bill-allow-americans-keep-substandard-insurance-obama-threatens-veto/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Democrats lay groundwork for Clinton 2016 - Washington Post :: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-lay-groundwork-for-clinton-2016/2013/11/16/8b919fa6-4ed2-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-lay-groundwork-for-clinton-2016/2013/11/16/8b919fa6-4ed2-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Timothy Geithner Named President of NYC Private Equity Firm - TIME :: <a href="http://business.time.com/2013/11/16/timothy-geithner-to-lead-nyc-private-equity-firm/">http://business.time.com/2013/11/16/timothy-geithner-to-lead-nyc-private-equity-firm/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Ryan knocks Obama in return to Iowa - NBCNews.com :: <a href="http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/16/21498038-ryan-knocks-obama-in-return-to-iowa">http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/16/21498038-ryan-knocks-obama-in-return-to-iowa</a><br /><br><br /><br>Republican businessman McAllister wins US House race in Louisiana - Reuters :: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/17/us-usa-politics-louisiana-idUSBRE9AG01X20131117">http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/17/us-usa-politics-louisiana-idUSBRE9AG01X20131117</a><br /><br><br /><br>JFK: The assassination of a beloved leader - New York Daily News :: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/jfk-assassination-article-1.1515624">http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/jfk-assassination-article-1.1515624</a><br /><br><br /><br>We risk more Haiyans if we ignore climate change - Financial Times :: <a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8251fd86-4de8-11e3-8fa5-00144feabdc0.html">http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8251fd86-4de8-11e3-8fa5-00144feabdc0.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Toronto mayor in crisis; some backers stay loyal - Houston Chronicle :: <a href="http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Toronto-mayor-in-crisis-some-backers-stay-loyal-4988861.php">http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Toronto-mayor-in-crisis-some-backers-stay-loyal-4988861.php</a><br /><br><br /><br>USC upsets Stanford on last-minute field goal - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-usc-vs-stanford-live-game-updates-20131116,0,4771252.story">http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-usc-vs-stanford-live-game-updates-20131116,0,4771252.story</a><br /><br><br /><br>China police station attack leaves 11 dead - BBC News :: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24976925">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-24976925</a>

17-Nov-2013 07:21

House OKs Bill to Allow Americans to Keep Substandard Insurance, But Obama ... - Atlanta Black Star :: http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/11/16/house-gop-pass-bill-allow-americans-keep-substandard-insurance-obama-threatens-veto/Democrats lay groundwor…

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Alec Baldwin Speaks Out After MSNBC Suspends His Talk Show

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img src="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20131012/rs_634x1024-131112081438-634.Alec-Baldwin-Arrives-Court-Stalker.jl.111213.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>Wagner AZ/AKM-GSI</p><br /><p><strong>Alec Baldwin</strong> is speaking out (again) following more backlash from his gay slur controversy.</p><br /><p>In a column for the Huffington Post, the 30 Rock star shot back at reports that he used a particular homophobic slur against a paparazzo--an event that led MSNBC to eventually suspend his talk show, Up Late With Alec Baldwin, for two weeks.</p><br /><p>After reiterating again that he 'never used the word f-ggot,' during the incident, the actor went on to share his dismay about the suspension of his show, saying he's not sure if it will be back on air given the circumstances.</p><br /><strong>PHOTOS: Alec Baldwin cradles baby Carmen, profanely rips into paparazzi (again)</strong> <img src="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20131014/rs_634x1024-131114132344-634.alec-baldwin-cute-baby-11413.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>'Whether the show comes back at all is at issue right now,' Baldwin wrote. 'My producers and I had a very enlightening and well-researched program prepared to air on November 22nd itself, dealing with John Kennedy's assassination. That show is off the air now. I am deeply apologetic to Ron Fried, who worked extremely hard with me on that show. It's heartbreaking to me that the show, meant to coincide with the actual anniversary, will not be aired that night.'</p><br /><p>The thesp also expressed his concern for the well-being of his wife <strong>Hilaria Baldwin</strong>and his daughter <strong>Carmen</strong>.</p><br /><p>'I am concerned for my family,' he continued. 'In Bloomberg's New York, forty or fifty paparazzi are allowed to block streets, inconvenience homeowners, workers and shoppers, and make life miserable for my neighbors. Photographers have tripped and fallen on babies in strollers on my block. They have nearly struck my wife in the face with microphones. They provoke me, daily, by getting dangerously close to me with their cameras as weapons, hoping I will react.'</p><br /><strong>NEWS: Anderson Cooper blasts Alec Baldwin</strong> <img src="http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2013826/rs_1024x759-130926125401-1024-AlecBaldwin.HilariaThomas.9263.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p>'When I do, the weapon doubles as a device to record my reaction,' Baldwin went on. 'And then, apparently, I lose every time.'</p><br /><p>'If quitting the television business, the movie business, the theatre, any component of entertainment, is necessary in order to bring safety and peace to my family, then that is an easy decision. This country's obsession with the private lives of famous people is tragic.'</p><br /><p>Baldwin asked that no one 'allow my problem to be MSNBC's problem,' and for everyone to 'please respect the privacy of my family.'</p><br /><p>Baldwin's editorial comes a day after he apologized to GLAAD, after the organization informed him that 'c-ksucking,' which he audibly said in the released video, was also an anti-gay epithet.</p><br /><p>The videotaped incident occurred earlier this week when Baldwin directed an anti-gay slur at a paparazzo who was taking pictures of him and his family.</p><br /><strong>(E! Online is a part of the NBCUniversal family.)</strong> <strong>PHOTOS: Alec Baldwin's 7 most rage-filled feuds</strong></div>

ENTERTAINMENT Alec Baldwin Speaks Out After MSNBC Suspends His Talk Show

Wagner AZ/AKM-GSIAlec Baldwin is speaking out (again) following more backlash from his gay slur controversy.In a column for the Huffington Post, the 30 Rock star shot back at reports that he used a particular homophobic slur against a paparazzo--an e…

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USC upsets Stanford on last

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://www.trbimg.com/img-52880b97/turbine/la-sp-sn-usc-vs-stanford-live-game-updates-201-001/600" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>USC tailback Javorius Allen gains yards in the Trojans' last home game, a 19-3 victory over Utah. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times / )</p><br /><p>About an hour before kickoff here at the Coliseum, which is sold out for the first time this season.</p><br /><p>It's been cloudy most of the afternoon and there is a 20% chance of rain during the evening, according to forecasts.</p><br /><p>ESPN's 'College GameDay' show originated from USC 's campus this morning, which added another element to the school's homecoming festivities.</p><br /><p>USC is 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the Pac-12 Conference after last week's easy victory at California.</p><br /><p>The Trojans will be without tailback Silas Redd (knee) and defensive end Leonard Williams could be limited because of a shoulder injury he has nursed all season. Receiver Marqise Lee has said that his left knee is sound, so it will be interesting to see if coaches turn him loose after limiting him at Cal.</p><br /><p>USC has not defeated Stanford at the Coliseum since 2005.</p><br /><p>The Cardinal is 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the Pac-12 after defeating Oregon, 26-20, on Nov. 7.</p><br /><strong>ALSO:</strong> USC is putting it on the line against Stanford Trojans vs. Cardinal: How the teams match up USC's Javorius Allen makes the most of his chance</div>

SPORTS USC upsets Stanford on last

USC tailback Javorius Allen gains yards in the Trojans' last home game, a 19-3 victory over Utah. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times / )About an hour before kickoff here at the Coliseum, which is sold out for the first time this season.It's been cloudy…

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Louisville Holds Off Houston

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://ad.Doubleclick.net/ad/espn.us.com.ncf/ncfrecap;pgtyp=ncfrecap;sp=ncf;gmid=333200097;sz=150x45,1x1;" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- With each carry, Dominique Brown showed a hard-charging aggression that defenders were powerless to stop.</p><br /><p>Most important was that he showed that talent and durability when Louisville needed them most.</p><br /><p>Brown ran for a career-high 137 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, and No. 20 Louisville held on to beat Houston 20-13 on Saturday night.</p><br /><p>Listless on both sides of the ball and trailing 13-10 at halftime, Louisville turned to Brown, who carried 11 times in the third quarter for 50 yards and a 3-yard touchdown. He finished with 27 carries.</p><br /><p>'My hat's off to the offensive line,' Brown said. 'The tight ends and receivers did a great job of springing me for the long runs.</p><br /><p>'When a running back gets the momentum, you got to keep running him.'</p><br /><p>Louisville's defense meanwhile awakened to hold the Cougars (7-3, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) to 41 second-half yards and help the Cardinals (9-1, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) win their third straight game and stay within reach of first-place Central Florida.</p><br /><p>Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater completed 19-of-29 passes for 209 yards but had his streak of 21 games with a touchdown pass end at 21. DeVante Parker had four receptions for 72 yards, including a 39-yarder that set up Brown's second TD run.</p><br /><p>John Wallace kicked field goals of 37 and 39 yards for the Cardinals, who outgained the Cougars 332-195 and just 15 on the ground.</p><br /><p>'At halftime we made an adjustment to stop the run,' linebacker James Burgess said. 'There wasn't much they could do once we stopped the run.'</p><br /><p>Brown had been building toward his career game in recent weeks, posting his first 100-yard game at South Florida last month to become the primary back that Louisville has sought all season after using a rotation that included Senorise Perry and former Auburn star Michael Dyer.</p><br /><p>Against Houston, Brown started both halves with game-changing plays.</p><br /><p>After capping Louisville's first drive with a 13-yard touchdown run, the junior provided a 17-13 lead with his second TD run on the opening possession of the second half, just the spark that the Cardinals needed following a lethargic second quarter. Louisville held the ball for 12:24 in the period, and Houston never recovered.</p><br /><p>'If we're going to hold an opponent to 20 points, we feel like we're in a good chance to win the football game with what we do offensively,' Houston coach Tony Levine said. 'I felt like we had opportunities, we had possessions offensively to get that done, and we just didn't.'</p><br /><p>Brown's second TD led to frustration for Houston safety Adrian McDonald, who was ejected for punching Louisville offensive lineman Kamran Joyer several times on the play.</p><br /><p>The game marked Louisville's first Saturday night contest in five years and its first meeting against Houston since a 65-27 victory in 2004 -- their second straight 60-point performance against the Cougars.</p><br /><p>Houston looked poised to jump on the Cardinals right away when Demarcus Ayers returned the opening kickoff 61 yards with the help of five missed tackles, and the Cougars moved 11 yards for a first down at the Louisville 28. After three straight incompletions, they gambled on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal into the wind, but John O'Korn's slant pass to Xavier Maxwell came up 5 yards short.</p><br /><p>Brown's running quickly got the Cardinals on the board, carrying seven times for 44 yards, including the touchdown run off left tackle. Wallace's first field goal two drives later put Louisville up 10-0.</p><br /><p>Houston needed just two drives to tie the game, driving 48 yards for Kyle Bullard's 46-yard field goal and 60 yards ending in Kenneth Farrow's 4-yard run with 6:35 left before halftime. Those drives were telling as the Cougars' no-huddle offense seemed to confuse the Cardinals' defense, which struggled to keep up.</p><br /><p>Defensively, Houston succeeded in pressuring Bridgewater, sacking him twice and keeping him on the run at other times.</p><br /><p>Two key plays helped the Cougars take a 13-10 lead. The first was Michaelee Harris' muffed punt recovered at the Louisville 39 by Trevon Stewart, who entered leading the nation with eight turnovers.</p><br /><p>Louisville appeared to escape damage when Hakeem Smith intercepted O'Korn's tipped pass at the 15 and returned it to the 35. But Cardinals defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin was penalized for roughing O'Korn, wiping out the turnover and setting up first down at the 24 and leading to Bullard's 22-yard field goal with 25 seconds left in the half.</p><br /><p>The Cardinals quickly snatched the momentum away from the Cougars with Brown leading the way.</p><br /><p>'We got kind of complacent and got comfortable,' Louisville coach Charlie Strong said of the first half. 'Offensively, we didn't do a good job of continuing to move the football...</p><br /><p>'I told (Brown) we were going to ride him, and that's what you like to see happen.'</p><br /></div>

SPORTS Louisville Holds Off Houston

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- With each carry, Dominique Brown showed a hard-charging aggression that defenders were powerless to stop.Most important was that he showed that talent and durability when Louisville needed them most.Brown ran for a career-high 137…

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Kansas beats out Illinois for No. 3 prospect Cliff Alexander

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><!-- 3 --><br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-4973891917352186" data-ad-slot="2995338919" style="display: inline-block; height: 250px; width: 300px;"></ins><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas beats out Illinois for No. 3 prospect Cliff Alexander</span><br /><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/">http://www.cbssports.com</a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_jumcZGRm-A" width="620"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.25px; margin-bottom: 0.6em;">If the 2014 class has been highlighted by drama and unpredictability, Cliff Alexander's recruitment epitomized that storyline. Over the past few months, at least three or four teams have been deemed the favorite – and even over the final 24 hours before Alexander's decision, three teams seemed to be the pick.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.25px; margin-bottom: 0.6em;">In the end, it was <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/teams/page/KANSAS/kansas-jayhawks" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">Kansas</a> for the Chicago big man.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.25px; margin-bottom: 0.6em;">Alexander chose the Jayhawks over <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/teams/page/ILL/illinois-fighting-illini" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">Illinois</a>, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/teams/page/DEPAUL/depaul-blue-demons" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">DePaul</a> and Memphis.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.25px; margin-bottom: 0.6em;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.6em;">Friday's announcement was just the final domino in a topsy-turvy recruitment. He burst onto the scene as a high school freshman, and his recruitment picked up rather quickly. Michigan State was the heavy favorite early on, and the Spartans still seemed to be the leader prior to the AAU season. Kentucky made its play and moved to the forefront – before falling back rather quickly. Late in the summer, it appeared Kansas and Illinois were the ones with momentum, but DePaul and Memphis also had their moments in the sun for Alexander. The Fighting Illini had most of the momentum the past couple of weeks, but an unofficial visit last weekend to Lawrence stemmed the tide and the Jayhawks restaked their claim. The relationship between Kansas assistant Jerrance Howard (who recruited Alexander while he was at Illinois) and Alexander, as well as the fact Alexander's girlfriend attends Kansas, were keys.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.6em;">Alexander, a 6-foot-9 big man from Curie (Ill.), is ranked No. 3 in the <a href="http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Basketball/CompositeRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">247Sports Composite</a>for the class of 2014. He is as college-ready as anyone in the country, and his strength and build will enable him to be a dominant force next season in the Big 12. Alexander is an extremely strong rebounder, and his 260-lb. frame gives him the edge in most battles on the boards. He's very tough and has a good motor. Once he develops consistent back-to-the-basket moves, Alexander is going to be an absolute force.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.6em;">Kansas only has two commitments in the class of 2014, but they are both elite-level players. Alexander joins five-star small forward Kelly Oubre, the No. 7-ranked player in the 247Sports Composite. He chose Kansas over Kentucky last month. But Bill Self probably isn't done in 2014. Texas big man Myles Turner is still a target, and an interesting prospect to watch could be five-star guard Jaquan Lyle. The former Louisville commit is close with Alexander, and Self could be looking for a point guard.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.6em;">The Jayhawks will obviously see <a class="playerLink" href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2104339/andrew-wiggins" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">Andrew Wiggins</a> leave for the NBA, although center <a class="playerLink" href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2104334/joel-embiid" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">Joel Embiid</a> and guard Wayne Selden are also potential lottery picks. <a class="playerLink" href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/1780279/tarik-black" style="color: #6e8dcf; text-decoration: none;">Tarik Black</a> is the lone senior – and Alexander will slide in perfectly as his replacement.</div><br /><br /><br /></div>

Kansas beats out Illinois for No. 3 prospect Cliff Alexander Kansas beats out Illinois for No. 3 prospect Cliff Alexander

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Video Game Sales Up Ahead of Console Releases

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://www4.pcmag.com/media/images/389123-female-gamer.jpg?thumb=y" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>U.S. video game retail sales increased for a third consecutive month in October as gamers geared up for the release of Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles, according to new data from The NPD Group.</p><br /><p>The gaming industry last month brought in $791.1 million in retail sales of new hardware, software, and accessories, up 5 percent over October 2012, NPD said. NPD's Liam Callahan estimated that used and rental sales for the month totaled $89 million while digital format sales like mobile apps and social network games brought in an impressive $491 million, bringing total U.S. video game sales to 'just over' $1.3 billion in October.</p><br /><p>The retail increases were largely driven by software sales, which climbed 10 percent from a year ago to $495.1 million, and accessory sales, which grew a modest 1 percent to $136.9 million. Hardware sales expectantly declined in October, falling 8 percent to $482.5 million as gamers waited for new systems to hit the market, though portable hardware sales minimized decreases in this segment of the market.</p><br /><p>October marked the sixth consecutive month that the Nintendo 3DS led overall hardware sales. As for consoles, the Xbox 360 moved back to the top spot after PlayStation 3 took the crown in September.</p><br /><p>Meanwhile, growth on the software side was driven by continued strong sales of Grand Theft Auto 5 and the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y , Callahan said. GTA 5 was the top-selling game for the second month in a row, selling 'just fewer' than 1.1 million units, while Pokémon X and Pokémon Y came in second and third, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 games of the month were: Battlefield 4 in fourth place, followed by: Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, NBS 2K14, Skylanders SWAP Force, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, and WWE 2K14.</p><br /><p>Looking ahead, gaming industry sales are sure to get a boost for the rest of the year thanks to the PS4, which hits stores today, and Xbox One, which goes on sale Nov. 22.</p><br /><p>'With the launch of the PS4 and Xbox One, we hope to see positive trends over November and December which would lead to an increase in software sales for the year,' Callahan said.</p><br /><p>For more, see PCMag's full review of the PlayStation 4 and the slideshow above.</p><br /></div>

Technology Video Game Sales Up Ahead of Console Releases

U.S. video game retail sales increased for a third consecutive month in October as gamers geared up for the release of Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles, according to new data from The NPD Group.The gaming industry last month brought in …

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Let’s make our cities a haven for cyclists | Christian Wolmar [ BeritaTerkini ]

<div id="main-content-picture"> <img alt="Tributes to cyclist killed at Bow roundabout, London" height="276" src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Columnist/Columnists/2013/11/15/1384546316220/Tributes-to-cyclist-kille-009.jpg" width="460"><p>Tributes to a cyclist killed at Bow roundabout, London, on 13 November 2013. Photograph: James Perrin/Rex Features</p> </div> <div id="article-body-blocks"> <p>London has become a cycling city – and Britain something of a cycling nation – by default. The recent surge in its popularity has been a grassroots phenomenon, prompted by overcrowded and expensive public transport, a large number of young, talented people on low wages and a wider recognition of its health and environmental benefits.</p> <p>As demonstrated by the recent toll of cycling fatalities, the response from the authorities has been slow, inadequate and, in the case of the appalling Cycle Superhighway 2 in east London, counterproductive. There has been no sense of urgency about improving cyclists’ safety. Transport for London’s long-awaited freight strategy to reduce lorry journeys at peak times to avoid conflict with cyclists has not materialised, despite the fact that during the Olympics a very similar scheme was successfully deployed.</p> <p>While cycling remains relatively safe, TfL’s statistics show that every journey carries a 10% greater risk of resulting in a serious injury or death than in 2008. The Cycling Vision drawn up by Boris Johnson’s cycling tsar, the journalist Andrew Gilligan, is commendable, but lacks both urgency and the coherent thread that would deliver safe cycling for all.</p> <p>One of London’s rival global cities, New York, is demonstrating what could be done immediately. The city’s transport commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan, has embarked on a radical plan to improve the lot of pedestrians and cyclists. Times Square, for decades a permanent traffic jam, has been turned into a space so peaceful that the city authorities installed deckchairs in the summer; local businesses have boomed.</p> <p>Crucially, it’s not just Times Square – 50 spaces in suburban centres have been improved in the same way. All this has been done quickly and experimentally, allowing unsuccessful aspects to be reversed, using principally, as Ms Sadik-Khan put it, “paint and plastic” to reroute traffic and create usable spaces.</p> <p>This is not, as she emphasises in a brilliant TED talk available online, just about cycling. Creating a city fit for cyclists also ensures it is a better place in which to live and work. The lesson from New York is that things can change and quickly. What is needed is a strong political vision and the boldness to implement it.</p> <p>Take Seville, often reckoned too hot and cramped for cyclists, which has gone from 2,000 cycle trips per day to 72,000 in seven years, thanks to mayor Alfredo Sánchez Monteseirín’s strategy of building cycle lanes, reducing road space for cars and launching a cycle hire scheme. That answers the naysayers who argue that London is not Amsterdam or its streets are too narrow.</p> <p>Britain is dependent for its future on attracting bright young people, They are the ones most likely to hop on their bikes and consequently they make up a disproportionate number of these tragedies. They deserve the infrastructure to travel safely, arriving at their destination in one piece, rather than having their lives shattered by a 40-tonne truck or a double-decker bus – and we should recognise it is our duty to safeguard their futures in this way.</p> <p><em>Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster specialising in transport and is seeking the Labour nomination for the 2016 London mayoral election</em></p> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Let’s make our cities a haven for cyclists | Christian Wolmar [ BeritaTerkini ]

Tributes to a cyclist killed at Bow roundabout, London, on 13 November 2013. Photograph: James Perrin/Rex Features London has become a cycling city – and Britain something of a cycling nation – by default. The recent surge in its popularity ha…

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UFC 167: How Georges St-Pierre Makes $12 Million A Year

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><!-- 3 --><br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-4973891917352186" data-ad-slot="2995338919" style="display: inline-block; height: 250px; width: 300px;"></ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">UFC 167: How Georges St-Pierre Makes $12 Million A Year</span></div><div><a href="http://www.forbes.com/">http://www.forbes.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Mixed martial arts legend and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre takes on Johny Hendricks Saturday night in Las Vegas in the main event of UFC 167. Leading up to the fight this week, UFC boss Dana White gushed to reporters about the passion of GSP: “When you’re as rich as Georges St-Pierre is, to stay that mentally tough and to keep having the drive and the passion to win that he does, that’s what separates him from all the rest.” When asked how wealthy the 32-year-old Canadian was, White didn’t mince words: “He’s rich. He’s very rich.”</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">White should know. He is the one that signs the checks that make up the bulk of the income for the man known as Rush. GSP made roughly $9 million combined for his past two fights, according to multiple sources close to the fighter. His current annual income outside the octagon from endorsements, memorabilia and licensing adds another $3 million. St-Pierre’s total income of $12 million over the last 12 months makes him the top earner in MMA.</div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"></div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Georges St-Pierre is our biggest pay-per-view star,” White said recently. The numbers back it up. UFC 158 in March where GSP pummeled Nick Diaz, racked up the sport’s biggest PPV numbers in three years with 950,000 buys. The ten other UFC events in 2013 averaged 350,000 buys, according to<a href="http://mmapayout.com/blue-book/pay-per-view/" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">MMAPayout.com</a>. With the HD version of UFC 167 costing $55, the addition of GSP can mean more than $30 million in PPV revenue compared to a non-GSP event. GSP also means a bigger gate, as well as added sponsorship revenue.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">St-Pierre’s recent bouts have each included a $200,000 guarantee, plus a $200,000 win bonus for the fighter. He also earned “Fight of the Night” bonuses in two of his past four fights that were worth $70,000 and $100,000 respectively. But the big money is in PPV. Top UFC fighters receive a cut of PPV revenue on top of their guarantees and bonuses. By cutting the champion fighters in on the PPV action, White ensures that the stars of MMA will promote the UFC events to help drive up the PPV gross. St-Pierre is practically guaranteed $3 million per fight before stepping into the octagon based on his past PPV audiences, but the numbers can climb quickly. The 950,000 PPV buys for UFC 158 meant a $5 million payday for Rush. The six UFC PPV events featuring GSP since 2009 averaged 820,000 buys.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Rush is the best paid UFC star inside the octagon and out of it. His biggest endorsement deals are with <a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/under-armour/" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Under Armour</a> <span class="quotecard_hook initialized" data-exchange="NYSE" data-naturalid="fred/company/98465" data-quotes-closing="83.53" data-quotes-now="83.55" data-ticker="UA" data-type="organization" style="border: 0px; display: inline; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wrapper increase" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/under-armour/" style="background-color: #eaf3ea; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; border-top-left-radius: 4px; border-top-right-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 232, 214); color: #017200; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 3px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="ticker" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">UA</span> <span class="change" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+0.02%</span></a></span></span>, Hayaboosa for MMA gear and <a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/coca-cola/" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Coca-Cola</a> <span class="quotecard_hook initialized" data-exchange="NYSE" data-naturalid="fred/company/1020" data-quotes-closing="40.21" data-quotes-now="40.22" data-ticker="KO" data-type="organization" style="border: 0px; display: inline; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wrapper increase" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/coca-cola/" style="background-color: #eaf3ea; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; border-top-left-radius: 4px; border-top-right-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 232, 214); color: #017200; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 3px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="ticker" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">KO</span> <span class="change" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+0.02%</span></a></span></span> energy drink NOS. These deals are all multi-year contracts and each one is worth seven-figures. Under Armour exec Steve Battista described St-Pierre as the “<a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/profile/michael-jordan/" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Michael Jordan</a> of MMA,” when the company signed Rush to a deal in 2009. <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday Night Lights</em>director Peter Berg, who headed up a series of commercials for Under Armour, called GSP “one of the greatest athletes alive today,” in a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7T4loY_29M" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">behind the scenes</a> look at a UA commercial shoot.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">GSP is expanding his brand this year in a series of moves. He launched a health and fitness app, Touchfit: GSP, developed by Zolmo that includes an equity stake for St-Pierre. He released a book, <i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Way of the Fight</i>, which covers his life story and training methods. The book hit No. 30 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestsellers list. He is finalizing a supplements deal, to be announced shortly, that will rank among his biggest endorsements. A feature length documentary, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Takedown: The DNA of GSP</em>, will be released in the spring.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">GSP has built a staggering portfolio of endorsement partners in a sport that is still taboo for many marketers. The Quebec-born St-Pierre did not speak a word of English when he started his UFC career in 2004, but is now featured in commercials for major global brands. His appeal is worldwide with a massive following that includes 3.5 million Facebook fans.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Other Rush partners include Mission, 888poker, Affliction, Electronic Arts, Bacardi, and Royer. He showed his acting chops in an <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0dR0Aibg7c" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">extended commercial</a>last year for the <a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/google/" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Google</a> <span class="quotecard_hook initialized" data-exchange="NASDAQ" data-naturalid="fred/company/1821" data-quotes-closing="1035.42" data-quotes-now="1033.71" data-ticker="GOOG" data-type="organization" style="border: 0px; display: inline; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wrapper decrease" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="exit_trigger_set" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/google/" style="background-color: #faeceb; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; border-top-left-radius: 4px; border-top-right-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid rgb(246, 219, 217); color: #c20c00; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 1px 3px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="ticker" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">GOOG</span> <span class="change" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">-0.17%</span></a></span></span> Nexus 7 tablet and he’ll be on the big screen  in the 2014 film <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Captain America: The Winter Soldier </em>playing Batroc the Leaper. Look for GSP to add to his marketing income through licensing deals overseas in countries that are big on MMA like Russia, the Philippines and the UK.</div><div style="border: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">What’s next for MMA’s biggest star? Not retirement, despite recent rumors. He plans to keep fighting after UFC 167, according to those inside his camp. Dana White will be happy to keep writing those checks.</div></div></div>

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17-Nov-2013 06:20

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No. 23 Texas blown out by Oklahoma State 38

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img src="http://media2.newsobserver.com/smedia/2013/11/16/18/51/195-tQfoS.AuSt.55.jpeg" width="600"/><br /><p>- Six straight wins had put No. 23 Texas back in the polls, in control of its Big 12 destiny and tempered speculation that Mack Brown's job was on the line.</p><br /><p>The worst home loss in Brown's 16 years at Texas just undid all of that.</p><br /><p>Case McCoy threw for 221 yards but had three interceptions and No. 12 Oklahoma State beat the Longhorns 38-13 on Saturday. The blowout dealt Texas its worst loss at home under Brown and did so at a time when questions over his job security had just begun quieting down amid a midseason resurgence.</p><br /><p>But in getting clobbered by the Cowboys, the Longhorns looked more like the shaky team that fired its defensive coordinator between early losses to BYU and Ole Miss before turning things around. Now they'll have to do so again but with just two games left, including playing at No. 4 Baylor.</p><br /><p>'I'm disappointed,' Brown said. 'I don't get stunned about anything anymore.'</p><br /><p>A resurgent Texas had just returned to the Top 25 after a two-month absence. Now the Longhorns (7-3, 6-1) are almost certain to fall unranked again, but more costly in this blowout was relinquishing control of their destiny in the Big 12.</p><br /><p>Oklahoma State quarterback Clint Chelf ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more as the Cowboys (9-1, 6-1) won in Austin for the third straight time. They've now pulled off six straight wins since an early stumble against West Virginia, and have kept looking like the Big 12 contenders that many predicted to start the season.</p><br /><p>'We understand how big the game is. I'm not sure if at times everybody wants to say that that's a heck of a win, but it is what it is,' Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. 'You very seldom go on the road and win by more than three touchdowns with teams that are undefeated in conference play in the middle of November.'</p><br /><p>Oklahoma State still has yet to face undefeated Baylor, which was playing Texas Tech later Saturday. The Cowboys host the Bears next week.</p><br /><p>Chelf threw for 197 yards and an interception. He was also Oklahoma State's leading rusher, running for 95 yards that were largely piled up with long sprints from the shotgun that cut through the middle of the Texas defense.</p><br /><p>Texas running back Malcolm Brown ran for 79 yards and a touchdown.</p><br /><p>Texas' previous worst loss at home under Brown was a 34-12 defeat by UCLA in 2010. The Longhorns now have now been blown out at home twice this season after losing 44-23 to Ole Miss in September.</p><br /><p>A close first half turned into a runaway behind two near-misses by Texas in a span of less than a minute. First up was Texas safety Adrian Phillips missing a would-be interception in the end zone, with the ball ricocheting off his hands and into the arms of Tracy Moore for an Oklahoma State touchdown.</p><br /><p>Even more deflating for Texas was the ensuing Texas drive, when Cowboys safety Justin Gilbert picked off McCoy just 18 seconds before halftime and returned it 43 yards for another score.</p><br /><p>McCoy finished 26 for 39 for 221 yards and would throw two more interceptions. Linebacker Caleb Lavey picked off one of them, running it back to Texas' 21 to set up a Chelf touchdown pass to Charlie Moore on the very next play.</p><br /><p>'The quarterback goes out and throws three picks, you're not going to win the ballgame,' McCoy said. 'It's very rare that happens. So it's on me, my team knows it's on me, and we're going to get it fixed and go win.'</p><br /><p>Charlie Moore led all Oklahoma State receivers with six catches for 83 yards.</p><br /><p>Oklahoma State played without leading wide receiver Josh Stewart, who didn't make the trip after appearing to injure his left leg in a win over Kansas last week. Stewart is also the nation's leading punt returner, but aside from understudy David Glidden bobbling a few catches, the Cowboys hardly noticed his absence.</p><br /><p>On hand to watch Brown's worst loss ever at Royal Memorial Stadium was new athletic director Steve Patterson, who was hired from Arizona State earlier this month to replace DeLoss Dodds. Patterson has said he doesn't intend to 'make change just for the sake of making changes' as he takes over the nation's wealthiest athletic department.</p><br /><p>Brown began the season talking about Texas being ready to compete for a national title again after a run of uneven seasons since losing to Alabama in the title game in 2009. But the Longhorns instead started out by losing badly to BYU on the road and getting blown out at home by Ole Miss.</p><br /><p>Speculation about Brown's future intensified after revelations that the agent of Alabama coach Nick Saban had talked to University of Texas regents a few days after the Crimson Tide won the national championship last season.</p><br /><p>Follow Paul J. Weber on Twitter: www.twitter.com/pauljweber</p><br /></div>

SPORTS No. 23 Texas blown out by Oklahoma State 38

- Six straight wins had put No. 23 Texas back in the polls, in control of its Big 12 destiny and tempered speculation that Mack Brown's job was on the line.The worst home loss in Brown's 16 years at Texas just undid all of that.Case McCoy threw for 2…

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Alec Baldwin is our Person of the Week!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The IWS Person of the Week is one of America's most respected and accomplished actors, Alec Baldwin!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj_xHXZFTTGejCKpaM5NODB7jgIHotKF2nmYUsxtire0onoajELhyzVo0LiJ9bYUfU-CE-slzA7FVN9xcmtSXBe7B9u2X2zZW8nbvk4XruIZg2YPAdomtYFwprNTXqhOK_aUZBV8G8A_t/s1600/Alec+Baldwin+Sexy+Hot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPj_xHXZFTTGejCKpaM5NODB7jgIHotKF2nmYUsxtire0onoajELhyzVo0LiJ9bYUfU-CE-slzA7FVN9xcmtSXBe7B9u2X2zZW8nbvk4XruIZg2YPAdomtYFwprNTXqhOK_aUZBV8G8A_t/s400/Alec+Baldwin+Sexy+Hot.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Alec is well know for his roles in both the movies and on TV and for his versatility in playing both dramatic and comedic characters. He is perhaps best known though for delivering one of the best monologues in history in Glengarry Glen Ross ...<br /><br />                              <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-AB-iLaEisU" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />And in fairness, he's also known as a raging asshole ...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdHvJKtdU4jbmArzVWwlJlcib2s_yUjjrKIxuOpn1w3k8Acp_hgrDIDXUeb_VtjD7zcRQ3_CVviuDp7KQGrS12hU0QFNAcljWgj5CwvmcXQU2eHhmcW1NKps1xgOCH6mXh1M_lBGKmE6k/s1600/Baldwin+Angry+Punch+Photographer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdHvJKtdU4jbmArzVWwlJlcib2s_yUjjrKIxuOpn1w3k8Acp_hgrDIDXUeb_VtjD7zcRQ3_CVviuDp7KQGrS12hU0QFNAcljWgj5CwvmcXQU2eHhmcW1NKps1xgOCH6mXh1M_lBGKmE6k/s400/Baldwin+Angry+Punch+Photographer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And he's known as the father of super hot supermodel Ireland Baldwin whom he infamously called a "pig" once ...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2wfVOp9j0z4emdUwhqCv02EHpIftka27rXDYv_a4veyhF3Z1Uskt2K_WYl3oDUpWxyctWCqj1YxHI0mVrf1XXA0evx1n5z00J5LZdMl2FMNG95kje_OXQ7yf1bRLloHhdwcLt8IPJuv4/s1600/Ireland+Baldwin+Hot+Thong+Bikini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2wfVOp9j0z4emdUwhqCv02EHpIftka27rXDYv_a4veyhF3Z1Uskt2K_WYl3oDUpWxyctWCqj1YxHI0mVrf1XXA0evx1n5z00J5LZdMl2FMNG95kje_OXQ7yf1bRLloHhdwcLt8IPJuv4/s1600/Ireland+Baldwin+Hot+Thong+Bikini.jpg" /></a></div><br />I can understand how frustrating the paparazzi can get, especially when they won't leave your family alone, but dude, enough with all the racial and homophobic slurs, okay? Thanks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOahHeCe11mYWPdDzYYLWZDusaYb5et_v1-OCKjSwHsmcwef5siwvB06JYjJhQ24jFDBrhkpiLJoxO7uHGJdnLCDRgY0SEeSvsDeC4YAtLB1gs-8zd5gI2tz1K9tvw4RZLfVZNhDHGemGi/s1600/Alec+Baldwin+Asshole.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOahHeCe11mYWPdDzYYLWZDusaYb5et_v1-OCKjSwHsmcwef5siwvB06JYjJhQ24jFDBrhkpiLJoxO7uHGJdnLCDRgY0SEeSvsDeC4YAtLB1gs-8zd5gI2tz1K9tvw4RZLfVZNhDHGemGi/s1600/Alec+Baldwin+Asshole.png" /></a></div><br />Anyway, congrats to Alec Baldwin for being named the IWS Person of the Week!<br /><br /><br />And, don't forget to join us for "<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/11/17/food-family-festivity-the-holidays-are-coming" target="_blank">Food, Family and Festivities: The Holidays are Coming</a>" on IWS Radio at 12 Noon ET!!!!<br /><br /></div>

Alec Baldwin is our Person of the Week!

The IWS Person of the Week is one of America's most respected and accomplished actors, Alec Baldwin!Alec is well know for his roles in both the movies and on TV and for his versatility in playing both dramatic and comedic characters. He is perhaps be…

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No. 10 Ohio State men win at 17th

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Originally published November 16, 2013 at 8:12 PM | Page modified November 16, 2013 at 8:16 PM</p><br /><img src="http://seattletimes.com/ABPub/2013/11/16/2022276141.jpg" width="600"/><br /><p><img src="http://seattletimes.com/art/ui/1024/v_2011/icons/enlarge.gif" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>Jeffrey Phelps / Getty Images</p><br /><p>MILWAUKEE - After a bruising tussle with Marquette in the first half, Shannon Scott helped energize No. 10 Ohio State early in the second half for a victory on the road.</p><br /><p>Scott scored 13 points, including three buckets during a 12-4 run after halftime, and the Buckeyes pulled away for a 52-35 decision Saturday over the cold-shooting, 17th-ranked Golden Eagles.</p><br /><p>Sam Thompson also scored 13 points, while Aaron Craft added 10 points and 10 assists for the Buckeyes (3-0), who ended Marquette's 27-game home winning streak - second longest in the nation.</p><br /><p>It was the school's first loss at home since Vanderbilt beat the Golden Eagles 74-57 on Dec. 29, 2011. Only South Dakota State (30) had a longer winning streak in the country entering Saturday.</p><br /><p>After shooting 27 percent in the first half, coach Thad Matta's Buckeyes were 15 of 26 from the field (58 percent) in the second half.</p><br /><p>'Eventually, it's got to go in the basket,' Matta said in recounting a halftime talk. 'Fortunately we had that run. It was the difference in the game.'</p><br /><p>Marquette shot 19 percent.</p><br />WSU women lose<br /><p>HONOLULU - Hot-shooting West Virginia beat the Washington State women's team 88-66 in a Rainbow Wahine Classic game.</p><br /><p>West Virginia shot 56 percent (31 of 55), compared with 43 percent (23 of 54) for the Cougars.</p><br /><p>Tia Presley, who is from Spokane, led WSU (1-3) with 16 points. The Cougars made 22 turnovers and were outrebounded 34-25 by the Mountaineers (2-1).</p><br /><p>Center Asya Bussie led West Virginia with 25 points on 9-for-10 shooting.</p><br /><p>Washington State plays Mississippi at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Honolulu.</p><br />Other games<br /><p>* <strong>C.J. Fair</strong> scored 20 points as the ninth-ranked Syracuse men beat visiting Colgate 69-50.</p><br /><p>* In a Pac-12 men's game, <strong>Askia Booker</strong> (15 points) led seven Colorado players in double figures in a 94-70 victory over visiting Jackson State.</p><br /><p>The Buffaloes (3-1) have won three in a row.</p><br /><p>* <strong>Candice Warthen</strong> scored 18 points as Pac-12 Arizona edged the UC Santa Barbara women's team 51-49.</p><br /></div>

SPORTS No. 10 Ohio State men win at 17th

Originally published November 16, 2013 at 8:12 PM | Page modified November 16, 2013 at 8:16 PM Jeffrey Phelps / Getty ImagesMILWAUKEE - After a bruising tussle with Marquette in the first half, Shannon Scott helped energize No. 10 Ohio State early in…

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No. 12 South Carolina deals Florida its fifth consecutive loss

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>COLUMBIA, S.C. - For three quarters, beaten down Florida stayed with South Carolina but the Gamecocks responded in the fourth quarter with the drive it needed to get past the Gators to edge closer to an SEC East title with a hard fought 19-14 win.</p><br /><p>Trailing 14-13 from its own 5 early in the fourth quarter, South Carolina tailback Shon Carson - playing with starter Mike Davis on the bench nursing an ankle injury - broke loose up the middle for a 58-yard run. Carson finished 102 yards on 13 carries. That moved the ball to the Gators' 37. On third-and-9 from the Florida 36, Connor Shaw hit Rory Anderson over the middle for a 34-yard gain to the 2.</p><br />BOX SCORE: HIGHLIGHTS: How the top 25 fared Gamecocks 19, Gators 14<br /><p>Anderson pulled the ball in while sandwiched between UF defenders Jaylen Watkins and Neiron Ball. On fourth-and-goal, Elliott Fry converted a 22-yard field goal, his third of four in the game, to put the Gamecocks on top with 6:43 left in the game.</p><br /><p>Auburn's 43-38 win against Georgia in the first half was greeted with a loud cheer from the season-high 83,853 fans at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Bulldogs loss meant South Carolina (8-2 overall, 6-2 in SEC play) just had to beat Florida then have Missouri lose one of its final league games.</p><br /><p>The Gamecocks own the tiebreaker with Mizzou after beating the Tigers 27-24 in double overtime. Florida has lost five consecutive games and needs to beat Georgia Southern and Florida State in the final two regular season games to avoid not going to a bowl game, when not under NCAA sanctions, for the first time since 1979's 0-10-1 team. It's also the first five-game losing streak for UF since '79.</p><br /><p>For a half, Florida looked closer to the team that won 11 games last season - holding South Carolina to a pair of Fry field goals from 25 and 45 yards while rushing for 169, leading 14-6 at the break. It was the first time since the Oct. 5 game against Arkansas (a 17-7 advantage) that the Gators led at the half.</p><br /><p>Kelvin Taylor scored on touchdown runs of 20 and 29 yards for both of the Gators' first half scores. His 13 rushes for 86 yards in the first two quarters took a large amount of pressure off Skyler Mornhinweg, who was making his first career start after Tyler Murphy was held out with a shoulder injury.</p><br /><p><img src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/42c9cb03841a4a7295a6be341b82a4db00fa834b/c=1337-48-2959-2209&r=183&c=0-0-180-238/local/-/media/USATODAY/test/2013/11/16//1384661198000-USATSI-7559586.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp and Florida Gators linebacker Darrin Kitchens (49) react in Saturday's game.(Photo: Jeff Blake, USA TODAY Sports)</p><br /><p>Taylor finished with 96 yards on 21 attempts.</p><br /><p>It was the first time since 1997 that UF started three quarterbacks in one season. Mornhinweg, a redshirt freshman getting his first career snaps, threw just two passes in the opening two quarters.</p><br /><p>South Carolina, however, got momentum back early in the second half. Connor Shaw led the Gamecocks 64 yards in seven plays - hitting Bruce Ellington for a 32-yard touchdown to get USC within 14-13 at the 10:23 mark in the third. Both teams struggled on drives but the Gamecocks finally broke free with some big plays.</p><br /><i>David Jones also writes for Florida Today.</i> ALL THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ACTION IN WEEK 12<br /><p>After Fry's third field goal, Florida got the ball but elected to try a trick play on fourth down. Trey Burton's pass to Leon Orr was knocked down and South Carolina took over at the Gators' 32 with less than five minutes remaining. Fry added a 43-yard field for some insurance points at 2:16 in the game.</p><br /><p>A couple of completed passes got the Gators to the USC 48. But Mornhinweg, who finished 10 of 13 for 107 yards, tried to force a pass and the Gamecocks' Jimmy Legree picked it off to seal the game.</p><br /></div>

SPORTS No. 12 South Carolina deals Florida its fifth consecutive loss

COLUMBIA, S.C. - For three quarters, beaten down Florida stayed with South Carolina but the Gamecocks responded in the fourth quarter with the drive it needed to get past the Gators to edge closer to an SEC East title with a hard fought 19-14 win.Tra…

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17-Nov-2013 05:19

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How to See It - Space.com :: <a href="http://www.space.com/23603-leonid-meteor-shower-peaks-weekend.html">http://www.space.com/23603-leonid-meteor-shower-peaks-weekend.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Assault cancels CIAA title weekend at WSSU - Winston-Salem Journal :: <a href="http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wssu/football/article_bdc229d8-4e40-11e3-aab5-0019bb30f31a.html">http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wssu/football/article_bdc229d8-4e40-11e3-aab5-0019bb30f31a.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner joins private equity firm - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-timothy-geithner-private-equity-warburg-pincus-20131116,0,7160097.story">http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-timothy-geithner-private-equity-warburg-pincus-20131116,0,7160097.story</a><br /><br><br /><br>Dutch 'Santa' causes delight, outrage - TVNZ :: <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/dutch-santa-causes-delight-outrage-5712362">http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/dutch-santa-causes-delight-outrage-5712362</a><br /><br><br /><br>Body of Fla. man who fell from plane likely found - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/body-of-fla-man-who-fell-from-plane-likely-found/3613629/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/body-of-fla-man-who-fell-from-plane-likely-found/3613629/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Judge: Fort Carson, Colo., officer linked to string of sex assaults on children can ... - The Republic :: <a href="http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/27b1648fc7c54870981774f69ce70007/US-Army-Officer-Child-Sex">http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/27b1648fc7c54870981774f69ce70007/US-Army-Officer-Child-Sex</a><br /><br><br /><br>For Toronto, mayoral revelations 'like a train wreck' - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/16/mayor-ford-canada-toronto-residents/3614531/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/16/mayor-ford-canada-toronto-residents/3614531/</a><br /><br><br /><br>The JFK assassination: As it happened - CBS News :: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57612686/the-jfk-assassination-as-it-happened/">http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57612686/the-jfk-assassination-as-it-happened/</a><br /><br><br /><br>After typhoon, Philippine school is now a camp for the displaced - CBS News :: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57612691/after-typhoon-philippine-school-is-now-a-camp-for-the-displaced/">http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57612691/after-typhoon-philippine-school-is-now-a-camp-for-the-displaced/</a><br /><br><br /><br>White House optimistic Obama will bounce back from healthcare glitches - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-obamacare-20131116,0,5508393.story">http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-obamacare-20131116,0,5508393.story</a>

17-Nov-2013 05:19

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How to See It - Space.com :: http://www.space.com/23603-leonid-meteor-shower-peaks-weekend.htmlAssault cancels CIAA title weekend at WSSU - Winston-Salem Journal :: http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wssu/foot…

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FDA issues stern warning on Medtronic devices [ BeritaTerkini ]

<div id="yom-ad-LREC" class="yom-ad yom-ad-LREC"> <center> <div id="yom-ad-LREC-iframe" class="yom-ad"></div> </center> </div> <p><br></p> <div class="body-slot-container"> <div class="body-slot-mod"> <div class="yom-remote"> <div class="yom-loading" id="mediacontentrelatedstory_container"></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Federal health officials say that defects in some Medtronic devices used in heart procedures are severe enough that they could cause serious injury or death.</p> <p>The warning covers about 15,000 recalled guidewires, which are inserted through an artery and used to guide other devices into place, such as stents to hold open blocked arteries.</p> <p>A recall of the guidewires began Oct. 21 after Medtronic received reports of four complaints, including one patient who went into cardiac arrest but was resuscitated, company spokesman Joseph McGrath said Saturday.</p> <p>The recall notice warned hospitals and distributors worldwide that coating on the guidewires could break off, which could raise the possibility of blocking a blood vessel. The wires are coated to make them slide through blood vessels more easily.</p> <p>Medtronic announced Friday night that the Food and Drug Administration had classified the recall as Class I, a category reserved for products with reasonable potential to cause serious injury or death.</p> <p>The Minneapolis company said the recall affected certain lots made since April. The company said it has taken steps to prevent new shipments of the wires. It also has notified regulators around the world.</p> <p>___</p> <p>Problems with the guide wires can be reported to Medtronic by calling 877-526-7890 during weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST; adverse reactions or quality problems can be reported to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm</p> <ul id="topics" class="hidden"> <li>Health</li> <li>Disease & Medical Conditions</li> </ul><p></p> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

FDA issues stern warning on Medtronic devices [ BeritaTerkini ]

Federal health officials say that defects in some Medtronic devices used in heart procedures are severe enough that they could cause serious injury or death. The warning covers about 15,000 recalled guidewires, which are in…

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Al Ruscio, 89, character actor in 'The Godfather, Part III'

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>BY ASSOCIATED PRESS</p><br /><img src="http://www.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls?STREAMOID=kXgXoUrYpPgZfKjFOjvW8M%24daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYvY8EEN7m%24hjNSNsoGEmiOj6FB40xiOfUoExWL3M40tfzssyZqpeG_J0TFo7ZhRaDiHC9oxmioMlYVJD0A%243RbIiibgT65kY_CSDiCiUzvHvODrHApbd6ry6YGl5GGOZrs-&CONTENTTYPE=image/jpeg" width="600"/><br /><p>This photo provided by David LaPorte shows Al Ruscio. The veteran character actor, who for more than half a century appeared in countless film, television and stage productions, has died at 89, said his longtime manager, Judy Fox. Ruscio died Nov. 12. (AP Photo/David LaPorte)</p><br /><p>LOS ANGELES - Veteran character actor Al Ruscio, who appeared in countless film, television and stage productions across half a century, has died at age 89, said his longtime manager, Judy Fox.</p><br /><p>Mr. Ruscio, who died Tuesday at his Encino, Calif., home following declining health, appeared in such films as 'The Godfather, Part III' and 'Guilty By Suspicion,' and on some of the most memorable TV shows of all time, from 'Sea Hunt' to 'Seinfeld.' His stage credits include 'A Hatful of Rain' and 'A View From the Bridge.'</p><br /><p>In addition, Mr. Ruscio taught college acting classes, wrote a drama text called 'So Therefore . . . A Practical Guide for Actors' and served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild.</p><br /><p>Mr. Ruscio is survived by his wife, actress Kate Williamson, four children and five grandchildren.</p><br /><p>AP</p><br /><p>© 2013 Sun-Times Media, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or distributed without permission. For more information about reprints and permissions, visit www.suntimesreprints.com. To order a reprint of this article, click here.</p><br /></div>

ENTERTAINMENT Al Ruscio, 89, character actor in 'The Godfather, Part III'

BY ASSOCIATED PRESSThis photo provided by David LaPorte shows Al Ruscio. The veteran character actor, who for more than half a century appeared in countless film, television and stage productions, has died at 89, said his longtime manager, Judy Fox. …

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2013 Governors Awards

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://cdn04.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/11/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-governors-awards-2013-red-carpet.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Angelina Jolie</strong> and <strong>Brad Pitt</strong> hit the red carpet at the presented by the AMPAS at the Grand Ballroom of the Hollywood and Highland Center on Saturday (November 16) in Hollywood.</p><br /><p>The 38-year-old actress is receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which is given as an Oscar statuette, for her work as the co-founder of the Prevent Sexual Violence Initiative and for serving as a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.</p><br /><p>'Receiving the Hersholt award makes me feel like I am on the right path but also reminds me I have more to do,' <strong>Angie</strong> told newsandtalking.blogspot.com about getting the award.</p><br /><p>FYI: <strong>Angelina</strong> is wearing an Atelier Versace dress. <strong>Brad</strong> is wearing Saint Laurent.</p><br /><p>Check back soon for more photos!</p><br /></div>

ENTERTAINMENT 2013 Governors Awards

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt hit the red carpet at the presented by the AMPAS at the Grand Ballroom of the Hollywood and Highland Center on Saturday (November 16) in Hollywood.The 38-year-old actress is receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award…

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17-Nov-2013 04:18

Aaron Lucas Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Assault of a Child in Colorado - <a href="http://whnt.com">whnt.com</a> :: <a href="http://whnt.com/2013/11/15/aaron-lucas-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-assault-of-a-child-in-colorado/">http://whnt.com/2013/11/15/aaron-lucas-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-assault-of-a-child-in-colorado/</a><br /><br><br /><br>With chemical weapons up in smoke, Army now turns to destroying incinerators ... - Washington Post :: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/with-chemical-weapons-up-in-smoke-army-now-turns-to-destroying-incinerators-that-ended-them/2013/11/16/4cf13544-4ed3-11e3-97f6-ed8e3053083b_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/with-chemical-weapons-up-in-smoke-army-now-turns-to-destroying-incinerators-that-ended-them/2013/11/16/4cf13544-4ed3-11e3-97f6-ed8e3053083b_story.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Blast in Kabul ahead of assembly on future of US troops - Reuters :: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/us-afghanistan-blast-idUSBRE9AF05020131116">http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/16/us-afghanistan-blast-idUSBRE9AF05020131116</a><br /><br><br /><br>Body of Fla. man who fell from plane likely found - USA TODAY :: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/body-of-fla-man-who-fell-from-plane-likely-found/3613629/">http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/16/body-of-fla-man-who-fell-from-plane-likely-found/3613629/</a><br /><br><br /><br>'Black Pete' tradition splits Dutch society - Sydney Morning Herald :: <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/black-pete-tradition-splits-dutch-society-20131117-2xol2.html">http://www.smh.com.au/world/black-pete-tradition-splits-dutch-society-20131117-2xol2.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>Rob Ford might seek injunction to stop council meeting: Lawyer - Toronto Star :: <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/11/16/rob_ford_might_seek_injunction_to_stop_council_meeting_lawyer.html">http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/11/16/rob_ford_might_seek_injunction_to_stop_council_meeting_lawyer.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>One JFK conspiracy theory that could be true - CNN :: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/16/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/">http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/16/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/</a><br /><br><br /><br>Philippine city overwhelmed by task of burying typhoon victims - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-philippines-typhoon-20131117,0,2865285.story">http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-philippines-typhoon-20131117,0,2865285.story</a><br /><br><br /><br>Timothy Geithner to join the private equity firm Warburg Pincus - Washington Post :: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/timothy-geithner-to-join-the-private-equity-firm-warburg-pincus/2013/11/16/cc498972-4ef1-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_story.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/timothy-geithner-to-join-the-private-equity-firm-warburg-pincus/2013/11/16/cc498972-4ef1-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_story.html</a><br /><br><br /><br>White House optimistic Obama will bounce back from healthcare glitches - Los Angeles Times :: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-obamacare-20131116,0,5508393.story">http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-obamacare-20131116,0,5508393.story</a>

17-Nov-2013 04:18

Aaron Lucas Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Assault of a Child in Colorado - whnt.com :: http://whnt.com/2013/11/15/aaron-lucas-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-assault-of-a-child-in-colorado/With chemical weapons up in smoke, Army now turns to destroying incinera…

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FDA: Knockoff Penis-Growing Herbal Supplements Laced With Viagra – Gizmodo [ BeritaTerkini ]

<p class="has-media media-640"><span class="lightBoxWrapper"><span class="img-border"><img alt="FDA: Knockoff Penis-Growing Herbal Supplements Laced With Viagra" class="transform-ku-xlarge" height="360" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/196jbm1jo4unejpg/ku-xlarge.jpg" width="640"></span><span class="magnifier lightBox hide"><span class="icon icon-white notranslate">S</span></span></span></p> <div class="inset_placeholder" id="inset_placeholder_5965832"></div> <p class="first-text">The FDA put out a warning this week that knockoffs of ExtenZe Maximum Strength have been found containing sildenafil — the active ingredient in Viagra and other ED prescriptions. Meaning hopeful pill-poppers may have thought those “herbal supplements” were really kicking in, despite science having proven they just don’t work.</p> <p>Okay, so a guy hoping to add to his, uh, measurements, wouldn’t actually be able to observe any difference with a ruler. Erectile dysfunction drugs don’t make your torque wrench longer. They just make it more eager to spring into action, by increasing blood flow via vasodilation. The drug doesn’t just target a man’s nether lands, either: the vessel dilating effect has been used to treat newborns with pulmonary hypertension, increasing blood flow to the lungs.</p> <div class="inset_placeholder" id="inset_placeholder_5846896"></div> <p>But it’s not hard to imagine how placebo effect mixed with a covert dose of little blue pill could make a cock-conscious dude who’d just spent $ 19.99 plus shipping and handling think he’d won the pipe lottery. Hey, don’t question a good thing, right?</p> <p>Unfortunately, bad things can happen when you don’t know which prescription-strength drugs you’re taking. Recent tragedies involving Infants’ and Children’s Tylenol show the deadly side of unintended dosing. And anyone who’s squirmed through a Cialis commercial knows that even under a doctor’s supervision, prescription ED drugs can have some breathtaking side effects. The FDA points out that sildenafil interacts with common blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes drugs, and mixing the two can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure (remember, this drug dilates everything, not just the junk region). And since the knockoffs aren’t labeled, you’ll never really know what you’re taking.</p> <div class="inset_placeholder" id="inset_placeholder_471809744"></div> <p>So fellas (yeah? fellas! yeah?), stay away from “natural male enhancement” pills in general, but <em>especially</em> now. This isn’t the first time those herbal supplements have been caught packing more than just ginger root and yohimbe bark. Believe us: you’re fine just the way you are.</p> <p><em>Image: Shutterstock / Anetlanda</em></p> <div id="inset_groups" class="hide"> <span class="text-upper proxima referenced-label">Related</span> <div class="container position-relative"> <div class="row"> <div class="referenced-item twelve columns"> <div class="six mobile-two columns pln"><span class="img-border"><img class="marquee" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/187eyrnf1gkiljpg/k-small.jpg"></span></div> <h6 class="headline">Are There Any Scientifically Proven “Miracle” Methods to Enlarge Your Penis?</h6> <p class="text-small">No, there are not. And while some of you may think this is common knowledge, rest assured that it is not. Men have spent hundreds of millions of… Read…</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="text-upper proxima referenced-label">Related</span></p> <div class="container position-relative"> <div class="row"> <div class="referenced-item twelve columns"> <div class="six mobile-two columns pln"><span class="img-border"><img class="marquee" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18r53ue5b1se9jpg/k-small.jpg"></span></div> <h6 class="headline">Watch and Learn Everything About the Amazing Placebo Effect</h6> <p class="text-small">The placebo effect is so strange and mysterious, how can fake pills trick ourselves out into feeling better? This video explains all the interesting… Read…</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><span class="text-upper proxima referenced-label">Related</span></p> <div class="container position-relative"> <div class="row"> <div class="referenced-item twelve columns"> <div class="six mobile-two columns pln"><span class="img-border"><img class="marquee" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18k4t6oq3cjqojpg/k-small.jpg"></span></div> <h6 class="headline">Penis Size Matters. No, It Doesn’t. Yes, It Does. Er, Does It? Science Doesn’t Know.</h6> <p class="text-small">Scientists have finally answered the age-old question that has plagued sexual politics since time immemorial: do the aesthetics of penis size matter… Read…</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

FDA: Knockoff Penis-Growing Herbal Supplements Laced With Viagra – Gizmodo [ BeritaTerkini ]

S The FDA put out a warning this week that knockoffs of ExtenZe Maximum Strength have been found containing sildenafil — the active ingredient in Viagra and other ED prescriptions. Meaning hopeful pill-poppers may have thought those “herbal supple…

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Ohio State Shuts Down Marquette

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><img src="http://ad.Doubleclick.net/ad/espn.us.com.ncb/ncbrecap;pgtyp=ncbrecap;sp=ncb;gmid=400504464;sz=884x40,1x1;" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>MILWAUKEE -- Shannon Scott scored 13 points and sparked a decisive second-half run, and No. 10 Ohio State pulled away over cold-shooting No. 17 Marquette for a 52-35 win Saturday.</p><br /><p>Sam Thompson also scored 13, while Aaron Craft added 10 for the Buckeyes (3-0), who ended the Golden Eagles' 27-game home winning streak, second-longest in the nation.</p><br /><p>Ohio State slowly took control with a 12-4 run to open the second half, which included six points from Scott. The 6-foot-1 guard found gaps in Marquette's interior defense, then extended the lead to 44-28 with 6:31 left on a layup on the break.</p><br /><p>Todd Mayo led Marquette (2-1) with 11 points. It was the school's first loss at the Bradley Center since Vanderbilt beat the Golden Eagles 74-57 on Dec. 29, 2011.</p><br /><p>Only South Dakota State (30) had a longer winning streak in the country entering Saturday.</p><br /><p>It certainly didn't help that the Golden Eagles had 20 turnovers and shot just 10 of 53 (19 percent) for the afternoon, including 4 of 24 (17 percent) in the second half.</p><br /><p>Scott and Craft had all the fun on Marquette's home floor.</p><br /><p>Tied at 19 at halftime, the game opened up with Ohio State finally finding room inside to maneuver.</p><br /><p>Center Amir Williams started the spurt by muscling out Chris Otule in the post for a basket. Then Williams sealed off Otule in the lane to allow Scott to go in for an uncontested layup.</p><br /><p>After forcing a steal of Jake Thomas, Scott sped down the court and drew a foul on a stutter-step jumper. Lenzelle Smith Jr. lowered his head driving the baseline and flipped up a tough shot around Marquette's big men for a 31-23 lead with 16:21 left.</p><br /><p>Coach Buzz Williams called a timeout that briefly settled his team before the Buckeyes pulled away again.</p><br /><p>Ohio State had just three turnovers in the second half to 10 for the Golden Eagles, who are breaking in a new backcourt with last year's starting trio of Vander Blue, Junior Cadougan and Trent Lockett all gone.</p><br /><p>Whatever the reason, Ohio State found its rhythm on the fastbreak, with a 16-0 edge, including 12-0 in the second half.</p><br /><p>The bruising first half featured tussles under the bucket, plenty of rebounds and lots of missed shots. The teams combined to shoot 13 of 55 in a half that ended in a 19-all tie on Buckeye forward Marc Loving's 3 from the corner with 7 seconds left.</p><br /><p>The Golden Eagles had briefly taken control with an 8-0 midway for an 18-14 lead with 4:47 left through the half by making tough shots in the lane, mainly with Ohio State center Amir Williams on the bench.</p><br /><p>The 6-foot-11 Williams was otherwise a big problem for Marquette with five blocks, four in the first half.</p><br /><p>The run also came after a timeout during which typically energetic Williams took off his jacket, exposing a light dress shirt already soaked with sweat.</p><br /><p>Marquette managed to outrebound Ohio State 50-34. Steve Taylor Jr. collected nine boards but didn't score, while Davante Gardner had 10 points and six rebounds.</p><br /><p>The teams were scheduled to meet last year in the Carrier Classic in Charleston, S.C. aboard the USS Yorktown, but the game was called off because weather conditions caused the court to become too slippery.</p><br /><p>Copyright by STATS LLC and newsandtalking.blogspot.com</p><br /></div>

SPORTS Ohio State Shuts Down Marquette

MILWAUKEE -- Shannon Scott scored 13 points and sparked a decisive second-half run, and No. 10 Ohio State pulled away over cold-shooting No. 17 Marquette for a 52-35 win Saturday.Sam Thompson also scored 13, while Aaron Craft added 10 for the Buckey…

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17-Nov-2013 03:17

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17-Nov-2013 03:17

Dianne Feinstein Joins Colleagues In Undermining Affordable Care Act, Thanks ... - Wonkette (satire) :: http://wonkette.com/534253/dianne-feinstein-joins-colleagues-in-undermining-affordable-care-act-thanks-obamaBomb Kills 6 in Kabul After Draft Dea…

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Auburn saves its season with stunning Hail Mary to beat Georgia

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>What the college football world witnessed Saturday night was magic.</p><br /><p>On fourth-and-18 on their own 27-yard line down by one, Auburn made the play of the year. Quarterback Nick Marshall threw a 73-yard Hail Mary pass that was tipped by two Georgia defensive backs and caught by Tigers receiver Ricardo Lewis, who ran it in for the game-winning touchdown with 25 seconds left. It was a play you had to see to believe.</p><br /><p>Final score: Auburn 43, Georgia 38.</p><br /><img src="http://images.ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/aub.gif" width="600"/><br /><p>The ninth-ranked Tigers dominated the whole game and had 20-point lead in the fourth quarter. But it quickly disappeared and became a 1-point game thanks to Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray, who ran for a 5-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 38-37 lead with 1:49 to play.</p><br /><p>With the clock ticking, Auburn engineered a final drive that kept its SEC West hopes alive.</p><br /><p>The Georgia sideline was completely devastated.</p><br /><p>Auburn's win sets up an epic Iron Bowl matchup with No. 1 Alabama in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 30.</p><br /><p>After the game, CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson asked Tigers' coach about the upcoming rivalry game.</p><br /><p>'It ought to be a good one,' he said.</p><br /></div>

SPORTS Auburn saves its season with stunning Hail Mary to beat Georgia

What the college football world witnessed Saturday night was magic.On fourth-and-18 on their own 27-yard line down by one, Auburn made the play of the year. Quarterback Nick Marshall threw a 73-yard Hail Mary pass that was tipped by two Georgia defen…

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Did the FBI use Jeremy Hammond to hack foreign governments?

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Yesterday, former Anonymous, Lulzsec, and Antisec hacker Jeremy Hammond (Anarchaos) was sentenced to 10 years, after pleading guilty to the hacking of Strator, a global private intelligence company. Upon the objections of federal prosecutors, Jude Loretta Preska struck portions of Hammond's sentencing statement. These stricken portions later surfaced on the internet some time after the sentencing. In them, Hammond suggests the federal government supplied Hammond and other hackers with foreign government targets.</p><br /><p>In his statement, Hammond claimed Sabu supplied 'lists of targets that were vulnerable to 'zero day exploits''-that is, previously unknown security holes. He also emphasized that pilfered files (including the Stratfor data) were stored on Sabu's server, which was operated by the FBI.</p><br /><p>'At [Sabu's] request, these websites were broken into, their emails and databases were uploaded to Sabu's FBI server, and the password information and the location of root backdoors were supplied,' stated Hammond to the court. 'These intrusions took place in January/February of 2012 and affected over 2000 domains, including numerous foreign government websites in Brazil, Turkey, Syria, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Nigeria, Iran, Slovenia, Greece, Pakistan, and others.'</p><br /><p>Looking at that list, all but Puerto Rico and perhaps Slovenia are strategic US targets for one reason or another. Brazil is increasingly become a rival economic competitor in the Western hemisphere; Turkey is a bulwark against Iran and other volatile Islamic dictatorships; hacking Syrian government websites is self-evident (more on that below); and so on.</p><br /><p>Hammond recollected the compromised websites being 'the official website of the Governor of Puerto Rico, the Internal Affairs Division of the Military Police of Brazil, the Official Website of the Crown Prince of Kuwait, the Tax Department of Turkey, the Iranian Academic Center for Education and Cultural Research, the Polish Embassy in the UK, and the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq.'</p><br /><p>Syria's inclusion on this list should raise eyebrows. It's easy to forget that with 2013 being a year of such escalating civil war bloodshed, Syria was already a target for hackers several years prior. And remember that in 2011 Anonymous made a lot of noise about hacking Syria's Ministry of Defense website.</p><br /><p>'To the Syrian people: The world stands with you against the brutal regime of Bashar Al-Assad,' read Anonymous's message in both English and Arabic. ' ... To the Syrian military: You are responsible for protecting the Syrian people, and anyone who orders you to kill women, children, and the elderly deserves to be tried for treason. No outside enemy could do as much damage to Syria as Bashar Al-Assad has done. Defend your country - rise up against the regime!'</p><br /><img src="http://deathandtaxesmag.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jeremy-hammond-Free-Hammond-by-molly-crabapple-620x424-1.jpg" width="600"/><small>Free Hammond by Molly Crabapple</small><br /><p>Also recall that the Syrian Electronic Army formed in 2011 in response to these hacks, and didn't really hit its stride until 2012. According to Hammond, the FBI gained access to Syrian systems and data through the puppeteering of Sabu.</p><br /><p>'Sabu ... infiltrated a group of hackers that had access to hundreds of Syrian systems including government institutions, banks, and ISPs,' Hammond stated. 'He logged several relevant IRC channels persistently asking for live access to mail systems and bank transfer details. The FBI took advantage of hackers who wanted to help support the Syrian people against the Assad regime, who instead unwittingly provided the U.S. government access to Syrian systems, undoubtedly supplying useful intelligence to the military and their buildup for war.'</p><br /><p>Hammond said that all of this can be 'easily confirmed by chat logs the government provided' to Anonymous; made possible, of course, by the federal government's discovery obligations in Hammond's case.</p><br /><p>'However, the full extent of the FBI's abuses remains hidden,' stated Hammond, striking a rather ominous tone. 'Because I pled guilty, I do not have access to many documents that might have been provided to me in advance of trial, such as Sabu's communications with the FBI. In addition, the majority of the documents provided to me are under a 'protective order' which insulates this material from public scrutiny. As government transparency is an issue at the heart of my case, I ask that this evidence be made public. I believe the documents will show that the government's actions go way beyond catching hackers and stopping computer crimes.'</p><br />Read the rest of the Jeremy Hammond's powerfully eloquent sentencing statement here.<br /><p>Elsewhere in his sentencing statement, Hammond admitted he didn't how other data supplied to Sabu was used by the government. The hacker suggested, however, that the government's collection and use of this data should be investigated. 'The government celebrates my conviction and imprisonment, hoping that it will close the door on the full story,' Hammond added. 'I took responsibility for my actions, by pleading guilty, but when will the government be made to answer for its crimes?'</p><br /><p>If Hammond is right, then the FBI and, indeed, President Obama have some serious 'splaining to do. And the fact that portions of Hammond's statement were stricken by Judge Preska is also troubling. Even if Hammond were wrong about the FBI's feeding of targets to Sabu, the federal prosecutor's objections Hammond's accusations, allowed by Preska, is a vile form of censorship.</p><br /></div>

Technology Did the FBI use Jeremy Hammond to hack foreign governments?

Yesterday, former Anonymous, Lulzsec, and Antisec hacker Jeremy Hammond (Anarchaos) was sentenced to 10 years, after pleading guilty to the hacking of Strator, a global private intelligence company. Upon the objections of federal prosecutors, Jude Lo…

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Yellow Dogs Memorial Concert Set for Monday [ BeritaTerkini ]

<h2>Fundraiser will feature performances from Nada Surf, Dirty Fences and members of TV on the Radio and Interpol</h2> <div class="body"> <p>A memorial for the slain members of the Yellow Dogs has been set up for Monday, November 18th. Brooklyn Vegan reports that the “Special Memorial Evening/Fundraiser” will be held at Brooklyn Bowl and will feature performances from Nada Surf, James Chance, Luke Temple, Dirty Fences, TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone, the Clean’s Hamish Kilgour and more. There will also be DJ sets from Interpol’s Paul Banks, Jonathan Toubin, and Vito & Druzzi from the Rapture.</p> <p></p> <p>The Yellow Dogs Open Up About Their Nightmare in Brooklyn</p> <p></p> <p>The Brooklyn indie music community was shocked on Monday to learn of the brutal early-morning shooting that took the lives of two members of the dance-punk group, who had emigrated to the U.S. from Iran in 2011. Another Iranian musician, Ali Akbar Mohammadi Raffi, reportedly used a semi-automatic rifle to gun down guitarist Soroush Farazmand and his brother Arash, the band’s drummer, along with their friend Ali Eskandarian. Raffi then fatally shot himself in the head on the roof of the East Williamsburg building where the band lived. </p> <p></p> <p>“We were closer than brothers,” the Yellow Dogs’ lead singer, Siavash Karampour, recently told <em>Rolling Stone</em> of his departed bandmates. “I wish all this attention was just for a new release of an album. It took us three bodies to become famous.”</p> <p></p> <p>Tickets for the memorial will go on sale at noon on Saturday, November 16th. All proceeds from the door, with ticket prices ranging from $ 15 to $ 30, will go to the families of those killed in the shooting, the hospital bills for Sasan Sadeghpourosko, who was wounded in the incident, and the two surviving members of the Yellow Dogs.</p> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Yellow Dogs Memorial Concert Set for Monday [ BeritaTerkini ]

Fundraiser will feature performances from Nada Surf, Dirty Fences and members of TV on the Radio and Interpol A memorial for the slain members of the Yellow Dogs has been set up for Monday, November 18th. Brooklyn Vegan reports that the “Special M…

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