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Friday, September 16, 2016
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Here are the shine brightest stars in the quest for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy in 2016. Keep reading to know who they are
1. Amber Rose
Model and TV personality Amber Rose has joined “Dancing With the Stars.” She is a proud mother, activist, entrepreneur, spokesperson, talk show host, model, actor and published author from Philadelphia, PA. MUVA, as she is affectionately known, has quickly become the unapologetic face of neo-feminism. Amber teams with pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
2. Calvin Johnson Jr
Calvin Johnson Jr. is a former American football wide receiver who played his entire career for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will trade in his football cleats for dancing shoes.
3. Jake T. Austin
Whether appearing on TV/film or lending his voice to animated characters, 21-year-old Jake T. Austin is a multi-talented actor who has showcased his talent across the board in the entertainment industry. Jake teams with pro partner Jenna Johnson.
4. James Hinchcliffe
Race car driver James Hinchcliffe is no stranger to high-pressure situations. James Hinchcliffe is arguably one of the most popular drivers in the Verizon IndyCar Series. On the show, James teams with pro partner Sharna Burgess.
5. Jana Rae Kramer
Jana Rae Kramer is an American actress and country music singer. She is best known for her role as Alex Dupre on the television series One Tree Hill. Her pro partner is Gleb Savchenko.
6. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
Singer/producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is competing on Season 23 of “Dancing With the Stars”. Kenneth Brian Edmonds professionally known as Babyface, is an American R&B musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 No. 1 R&B hits throughout his career, and has won 11 Grammy - Music Awards. He teams with pro partner Allison Holker.
7. Laurie Hernandez
Laurie Hernandez burst onto the Senior Elite gymnastics scene in 2016, just in time for the Rio Olympic Games where she won Silver in the individual balance beam and secured Gold in the team All-Around. Her goal had always been to make an Olympic Team, and her dream came true! She is known for her dazzling floor exercise routine, where she has been nicknamed the "human emoji" for her outgoing facial expressions and for her grace and artistry on the balance beam. She teams with pro partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
8. Marilu Henner
Actress Marilu Henner is best known for her role as Elaine O’Connor Nardo on “Taxi.” With the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a sage, and the memory of a superhero, Marilu Henner has deservedly earned the nickname "Perpetual Motion." His pro partner is Derek Hough.
9. Maureen McCormick
“Brady Bunch” actress Maureen McCormick will be dancing on the reality competition. She is also an American recording artist and author. She teams with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev.
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10. Rick Perry
Former Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is once again competing for America’s votes. Coming to Dancing with the Stars season 23, Rick teams with pro partner Emma Slater.
11. Ryan Lochte
Ryan Lochte has become a transcendent figure in the Olympic world. He is a four-time Olympia and a 12-time Olympic medalist. His seven individual Olympic medals are second all-time in Men's Swimming, and he is the current world record holder in the 200 individual medley. It is the fact that the Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is competing for a different types of gold. His pro partner is Cheryl Burke.
12. Terra Jole
Reality TV star Terra Jole will appear on Season 23 of “Dancing With the Stars. She is an American actress, producer, singer, and TV personality. Since 2014, she has gained recognition both nationally and internationally as the star and Executive Producer of Lifetime's hit TV Shows, Little Women: LA and Terra's Little Family. Terra teams with pro partner Sasha Farber.
13. Vanilla Ice
The iconic Robert Van Winkle - aka Vanilla Ice - exploded on the Rap/Pop music scene in 1990/91 selling 10 million albums in four months and hitting number one on the Billboard charts with the number one single, "Ice Ice Baby," and number one album positions. He is one of thirty contestants for this season 23 and teams with pro partner Witney Carson.
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Here are 9 animals you might not know are native to the U.S.
Ocelot
The ocelot is a small wild cat species, also called the dwarf leopard. It looks like a tiny jaguar or clouded leopard. Ocelots can grow as long as 3-4.75 feet from tip of nose to tip of tail, and can weigh anywhere from 20-40 pounds. The solitary cats are territorial, and they rely on thick vegetation for shelter and hunting.
The species is native to large swaths of South America, Central America, and up into North America as far as southern Texas. On rare occasions it has been spotted in southern Arizona. They once ranged even farther into the States, and were found as far east as Arkansas and Louisiana. But between habitat loss and being hunted for their fur, ocelot numbers plummeted and they were classified as vulnerable on the endangered species list until 1996.
Though they are now back to being an IUCN "least concern" species, they have not returned to portions of their former range in the States, and there is only an isolated population of perhaps 50 cats still living in Texas.
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Collared peccary
This adorable mammal is not a feral pig, even though it is commonly mistaken for one. The collared peccary is in the family Tayassuidae (not Suidae from which domestic pigs come), and they are only somewhat related to pigs at all.
Still, they look similar enough that no one would blame you for a misidentification. In fact, they're also commonly called javelina, musk hogs and Mexican hogs — names that only confuse their classification. They are more slender and smaller than pigs, and have several anatomical differences from the number of toes on their hind feet (three instead of four) to the direction their tusks point (down instead of curled). Unlike pigs, peccaries are native to the Americas, and the collared peccary is found in South America, Central America and in North America as far up as the southwestern United States including Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
Collared peccaries are omnivores and dine on everything from cactus to fruits, from roots and tubers to insects and even small vertebrates. They travel in small herds of around six to 10 individuals, but some herds can be as large as 50 members or more.
Ringtail
The ringtail (or ring-tailed cat, miner's cat or marv cat) looks like something you might find in the wilds of Australia, but you need look no further than the South, Southwest or West Coast of the U.S. to find them. Even though it's the state mammal of Arizona, this species is another surprising addition to this list.
The reason you may not often see them is because they're nocturnal, solitary, and shy away from humans. They're also tiny, weighing only 1-2 pounds and measuring about 2 feet long, with their tail making up about half that length.
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Despite being shy, the species is said to be easily tamed and this is the source of one of its names, the miner's cat. Though it is in the raccoon family and not a cat at all, miners and settlers used to keep them in their cabins to hunt mice, rats and other vermin. Though in many occasions, it was more a matter of ringtails moving in than the cabin owners bringing them in. Still, it was a mutually beneficial relationship.
Gulf Coast jaguarundi
The ocelot isn't the only surprising wild cat species found in the United States. Have you ever heard of the Gulf Coast jaguarundi? Not many people know that this species exists, let alone that it can be found in the U.S.
The Gulf Coast jaguarundi is one of four subspecies of jaguarundi, all of which are endangered. This is perhaps one of the more unusual-looking of the cat species, and it has been compared to an otter in its build because of its short legs, long body, and long flat tail, as well as its flat-ish head and small rounded ears. The coat color ranges from a rusty brown color to a dark grey, and varies depending on its preferred habitat — those individuals that live in more densely forested areas tend to be darker in color than those living in more open areas. This species is found in southern Texas down through to eastern Mexico.
Though it is endangered due primarily to habitat loss, the Gulf Coast jaguarundi is rarely studied and is not well understood. It is known, however, to be a close relative of the cougar. It is one of the many species whose continued existence is threatened by the proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Flying squirrel
There are 44 species of flying squirrel, most of which are found in Southeast Asia. But two of those species, the northern flying squirrel and southern flying squirrel are found right here in the U.S. They are the only two native flying squirrel species and they are equally adorable.
They are seen less often than tree squirrels because they are nocturnal. That's probably why so many people are surprised to learn that they are native to the States. The southern flying squirrel lives in the eastern U.S. from Maine to Florida and west from Minnesota south to Texas. Meanwhile, the northern flying squirrel lives mostly in the Northeast, down the West Coast, and in Idaho and Montana.
Flying squirrels don't actually fly — bats are the only mammal capable of flight — but they spread the extra skin along the sides of their bodies as they leap from tree to tree to extend the length of their leap. The strategy works wonderfully, and they can glide a distance of up to 150 feet! Both species are omnivores, eating seeds, nuts, fruit and insects. But the southern flying squirrel's diet includes eggs, carrion and even birds, making them one of the most carnivorous squirrel species.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
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Legendary singer Tony Bennett celebrated his 90th birthday today with his good friend, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lady Gaga. The dynamic singing duo appeared together for an honorary lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building recognizing Bennett’s musical legacy, where Bennett told ABC News it’s been a great day.
“The whole experience is going to take me a long time to think about. And I just love every moment of what’s happening today,” Bennett said.
“She’s a great friend,” he added of Lady Gaga.
Bennett, his wife Susan -- who also attended the event -- Lady Gaga and a host of other big-name celebrities are expected to continue the celebration with a party later this evening at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Bennett has, of course, worked with the who’s who in the music business. When asked if there’s anything more he’d like to do that he hasn’t done, he quickly chimed in, “There’s plenty.”
But he added, that all of the things he’s done, this day is particularly special.
“This is a day I’ll never forget as long as I live. To be treated this way at 90 years old, I feel like I’m 19 years old. It’s a wonderful treat. It’s one of the very special things in my whole life,” said Bennett.
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He looked back on all of his collaborations, but said there’s one singer that has stood out most. His favorite, the great Lena Horne.
“Well, Lena Horne was wonderful to me. We did a tour together for two-and-a-half years, two different specials that we did. And she was such a great artist and a great person,” Bennett said.
But there’s still one other singer out there he’d like to work with eventually. And his choice may not be much of a surprise to many.
“Beyonce,” said Bennett. “I understand she’s going be part of a gigantic special that’s being done about my life. So I’m looking forward to that.”
Bennett said he’s enjoying every minute of life doing the things he loves most.
“I paint every day. And I love life. I live right next to Central Park. And I love to paint in Central Park all the time. I love doing that as much as I love to sing,” he said.
And he clearly appreciates the love he’s received from fans.
"I’ve been very fortunate," Bennett said. "The public has been wonderful to me through my life. I’ve been sold out everywhere that I’ve played throughout my life. And they’ve been wonderful to me and I’ll never get over it because I’m accepted by the public."
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
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It’s officially taken over. John Mayer, Chrissy Teigen and even Wiz Khalifa — along with the other 15 million people who have downloaded the game — are addicted to the phenomenon that is Pokémon Go. (Check facts about dogs)
While the highly addictive game has led to some dangers — on July 10, Missouri’s O’Fallon Police Department posted a warning on Facebook that thieves were targeting Pokéstops — even celebrities have joined in on creating an avatar and letting the games begin.
While waiting at the airport in Budapest on Tuesday, July 12, Tyga was spotted ignoring his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, while surveying the land. Nick Jonas’ tour mate Demi Lovato has also gotten distracted by the game.
“Demi just seriously said out loud... 'There's no f—kin Pokemon here?!' #thisisoutofhand @ddlovato,” the “Touch” singer tweeted on Tuesday.
John Mayer, however, might be the most dedicated. The singer spent $99.99 for 14,500 PokeCoins on Sunday, July 10.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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Do you know why in the United States have 1 of every 3 people who are obese? Or the cause of 40% of children born in the families of single mothers? Full review journal
1. US population every 3 people will have one obese
You know, the reason why people in the US obesity rate so high because this is a country that is "King" fast food, according to statistics has revealed that about 22 million chickens are consumed each day, 404 686 m2 of pizza and fast food is extremely cheap prices. Not to mention, incredibly Americans like to eat cake and spread a lot of pastry shop as a diverse culinary culture. It's great but perhaps so that the prevalence of obesity in such high here!
2. 40% of children born to single mothers:
This is perfectly normal figure with Western countries because they have no constraints or preconceptions about the problem of single women so even 40% of children born in the families of single mothers is also nothing much different than other kids.
3. Many public trash:
Americans are very practical. To keep the streets clean, they are always to the large trash cans, no cap across the street to living garbage. In the market place or commercial center, the airport ... as well, the large bins will be left at many places, even sorting bins for organic waste available seats, to paper and place to place plastic bottles. Very convenient and hygienic, right? It's hard to find garbage in the street indiscriminately US is the great thing that many other States should learn immediately not you?
4. Policy Priority for people with disabilities
Do not use the slogan, American policy represents a priority in the lives of people with disabilities: car parking anywhere near the parking space and spend most destinations for people with disabilities, followed by parking spaces for women mothers of young children.
Any point in the US public also aisle / elevators / toilets ... reserved for disabled people with clear signage. In the supermarkets are available vehicles for people with disabilities, helping them move easily. American Meeting also easily take the bus, because the bus front door designs available boards (lowered and raised automatically) to the disabled to move a wheelchair.
5. America is where garbage biggest car in the world!
Did you know: Most Americans are shopping for a private car to get from one place to the other states were distant and rare public car? The price is very cheap cars in America, the poor can also buy a used car for a few thousand, and who has more than 10 thousand dollars can buy a brand new car, therefore, can find a car parking row across the empty lot ... like toys or doorstep regardless of day or night. With momentum consumed annually 16-17 million cars / year, the US can say where garbage is the biggest car in the world!
6. Line up is normal
Purchase, delivery, diner in a restaurant or even on toilet ..., where the Americans have a habit of queuing. At the bus stop or subway, though not queue, but everyone who came before the American forward, who came back to back in order. This is the culture of many countries enviable in the world because it confirms the public civilization of the American people how high.
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7. Always know thanks
"Thank you" - thank you - is the mouth of the Americans in every way and this is worth learning culture. Especially impressive is the habit thank the bus driver each time their American down car. when the car, the driver sits across the site, everyone will look at him (her) driver and say thank you, maybe even accompanied by the greeting "good day" (for the day) or "good night "(for the night). And in everyday communication, or just help make a good deal for American small, you do not need to wait they will thank you immediately a fun, comfortable.
8. The Americans are not napping
Americans have absolutely no siesta. Whether working in the office or freelancers, Americans spend lunch time is short - eat on the spot or eat outside the park near the workplace. Stay up late or get up early the habit of depending on each home, but Americans just sleep at night
9. World cheap food
American-style food sold everywhere and very cheap price. From hamburgers, fried potato cakes to pastries styles is also just a few dollars a meal no. Coffee cups biggest McDonald also only $ 1 only. But want to eat Asian dishes to arrive focus Vietnamese or common people is to ChinaTown. An Asian meals cost at least 10 USD / person (if you only eat a piece) or more than 20 USD / person (if you choose family rice), not including tip (from 10% -15% on the invoice, depending each place). The "market" selling American food is always near residential areas, cheap (especially chicken).
10. Reserve versatile paper
Americans only reserve is the most versatile paper. Americans do not use cloth rags or kitchen fixtures that use paper as the "rag" versatile. Apart from large rolls of paper, the Americans always reserve a few boxes wet towels - soaked alcohol disinfectants available - indoors. Paper alcohol wipe all: from furniture, digital technology to the stove and the toilet
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Jerry Greer, the son of country singer Craig Morgan, was found dead in the waters of Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee, officials confirmed late Monday.
The search for Greer had gone from rescue to recovery, after the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency brought in military-grade sonar to search Kentucky Lake today.
Jerry Greer, 19, never resurfaced after a tubing accident there on Sunday afternoon.
In a statement via his publicist, Morgan, a country music artist whose full name is Craig Morgan Greer, said his "family is grateful for everyone's support and prayers and requests privacy during this difficult time."
The teen recently graduated from Dickson County High School in the Tennessee town where his father was raised.
Morgan, 51, is best known for his hit singles "That's What I Love About Sunday," "International Harvester" and "Bonfire."
The singer, who regularly performs on military bases in the United States and abroad, is a father of four.
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Monday, July 11, 2016
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| The front gate of Camp Delta is shown at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba |
Review journal, the U.S. Defense Department says it has transferred two detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the custody of the Serbian government.
The U.S. State Department said both detainees, Tajik national Muhammadi Davlatov and Yemeni national Mansur Ahmad Saad al-Dayfi, were unanimously approved for transfer by six U.S. government departments and agencies
Authorities say the two men were at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for about 14 years. Their departure leaves 76 men at the facility, a controversial detention center that President Barack Obama pledged to close during his time in office.
The latest transfers are part of a renewed push by Obama to decrease the number of prisoners at the base.
It comes one day after another Yemeni detainee at Guantanamo was sent to Italy. More than a dozen other detainees are expected to be resettled in other countries in the coming weeks.
U.S. State Department Secretary John Kerry thanked Serbia for its "generous assistance" in accepting the detainees. "This significant humanitarian gesture is consistent with Serbia's leadership on the global stage," he said.
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Obama would like to send some of the inmates to the United States for incarceration, but Congress has opposed the measure.
Obama issued an executive order in 2009 aimed at the eventual closing of Guantanamo, which critics argue has housed hundreds of prisoners, some of them for years, without formal charges and without trial. His efforts have been strongly opposed by Republican lawmakers who have cited the potential security risks posed by closing the facility.
The administration of George W. Bush opened the prison at Guantanamo in 2002, shortly after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, to hold foreign fighters with suspected links to the Taliban or al-Qaida.
The New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights said Tajik national Davlatov had been approved for release in 2008 and was slated to be sent to Tajikstan. But it said Davlatov argued he faced risk of torture in his home country and won a court injunction against his transfer there. The center criticized the Obama administration for making "no meaningful efforts" to transfer him for years.
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