Friday 9 October 2015

Chicago Cubs - Baseball franchise : The difficulty of getting Mitch Moreland in the lineup

Chicago Cubs - Baseball franchise : The difficulty of getting Mitch Moreland in the lineup Columnist Kevin Sherrington chatted with readers before Game 2 of the ALDS between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays live from Toronto. Some excerpts:
The difficulty of getting Mitch Moreland in the lineup
The difficulty of getting Mitch Moreland in the lineup

Moreland needs to be on the field. Can he play any other positions?
Sherrington: Came up as an OF and was converted to 1B. Problem is his history of leg injuries. You're risking a lot with him running around out there.

Any concerns with Tolleson not pitching the 9th inning yesterday?

Sherrington: Not really, although it's a legitimate question. The good news for the Rangers is that Tolleson is a great teammate and very humble. He had all the right answers yesterday. The only concern is whether it leads to him losing his confidence. But the overriding concern at this point is winning games in the postsason. Trumps all.

What are the keys for the Rangers today?


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RANGERS RETURN TO THE POSTSEASON

RANGERS RETURN TO THE POSTSEASON

Sherrington: If Hamels can limit them early, and the Rangers can make Stroman work extra early, it plays heavily into the Rangers' favor. Stroman's a very emotional pitcher, and this is his first postseason. They need to be patient. Banister says all relievers will be available because of light load Thursday. Hamels needs to go six, at least. If he does that, good chance the Rangers go home needing just one game.

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) entertains teammates as they stretch during batting practice before Game 2 of the ALDS between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on Friday, October 9, 2015. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)

Thursday 8 October 2015

Video - Victoria’s Secret slammed for allegedly retouching lingerie model’s curves away

Video - Victoria’s Secret slammed for allegedly retouching lingerie model’s curves away
Video - Victoria’s Secret slammed for allegedly retouching lingerie model’s curves away

VICTORIA’S Secret’s “Truly. Madly. Cheeky” lingerie ads have some social media users getting red in the face at the global brand for allegedly airbrushing the already thin model’s curves away. The comment section below the VS photo in question has dozens of comments like, “Horrible, horrible photoshopping. Completely unnecessary, Victoria’s Secret. Wishing you would learn from Aerie. Yes another reason I (along with MANY others) will never shop from you guys ... Times are changing; it’s time you guys caught up. #NotBuyingIt.”

It’s not just consumers ‘not buying it.’ Model Molly Fletcher told FOX411 she laughed when she saw the image. “This photo actually made me laugh the first time I saw it. There’s light retouching that usually happens on all photos which is understandable, however, this goes way too far.” Fletcher added the image “isn’t even about representing an attainable size, it’s more like a really poor retouching job.”

But Craig Lawrence, President of ONE.1Management, disagrees with the photo’s critics. “The photo does not look retouched as the girl does not look too thin,” Lawrence said. “I think the photo is very alluring and sexy, which is what VS is trying to achieve.”
Lawrence defends the VS’s fantasy image against claims that the brand should use more “real, curvier” models.

Video - Victoria’s Secret slammed for allegedly retouching lingerie model’s curves away

Video - Victoria’s Secret slammed for allegedly retouching lingerie model’s curves away


“VS has always been, and will always be about fantasy. As much as lingerie companies are following the trend, and are featuring curvier girls, VS has been one of the brands to use girls that are very relevant in high fashion.”

Robert Casey, President of Maggie Inc, says the photo indeed has poor photoshopping, but does not agree that VS has to change their marketing strategy.

“There are plenty of lingerie companies that depict a range of sizes in their advertising; the lingerie market has been one of the first and most successful areas of the industry for curvy models,” he said. “Victoria’s Secret’s entire brand is fantasy, and they’ve been wildly successful as a result.”

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Live Video - Busy Intersection Closed During StandOff



Live Video - Busy Intersection Closed During StandOff - Police said a man barricaded himself inside a home, forcing the shutdown of a busy intersection near San Antonio College.

A San Antonio Police Department spokesperson urged drivers to avoid the neighborhood around the San Pedro Avenue and Ashby intersection as they worked to end the standoff with the man.

The situation began just before 7a.m. in the 500 block of West French Place, near San Pedro Avenue. Police were called to the area due to reports of multiple shots fired.

The suspect then barricaded himself inside a home, reportedly with family members and armed with weapons.
The nearby intersection of San Pedro and Ashby was shut down to traffic. San Antonio College tweeted it was closing parking lots 1 and 2 for safety reasons. It's unclear whether anyone has been hurt in the standoff.

Live Video - Busy Intersection Closed During StandOff

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Monday 5 October 2015

Jack Dorsey Will Return As Twitter Permanent CEO For Second Time

Jack Dorsey Will Return As Twitter Permanent CEO For Second Time

Jack Dorsey, 38, the former CEO of Twitter and one of the founders of the site, is taking over once again as chief executive, according to an announcement today from Twitter. Dorsey's appointment to his old position comes three months after Dick Costolo stepped down from the top job. Dorsey will also continue to serve as CEO of mobile payments company Square. Costolo, who served on the board during the transition process, is stepping down from the position today.


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When Twitter's board began its search for a full-time CEO, it focused its search on finding someone who could devote all of their time to the position. After interviewing candidates and seeing Dorsey's success balancing his duties at Square and Twitter, it became apparent he was the right person for the job, said Peter Currie, who headed the search committee.

Jack Dorsey Will Return As Twitter Permanent CEO For Second Time

"Over time, it became clear to us that Jack was not only meeting but surpassing our expectations of him as interim C.E.O. while running Square," he said in a call this morning with investors. Dorsey was previously chief executive of Twitter in its early days until co-founder Evan Williams replaced him in 2008. At that time, Dorsey took Williams' role as board chairman. With his return to Twitter, Dorsey will serve as chief executive while the board vets candidates for the chairman role.

While Dorsey wasn't initially expected to take over as permanent CEO, it was almost as if the entrepreneur was describing himself when he talked in a conference call with investors about what attributes the next CEO would need to have.

As a committee vetted internal and external candidates for the job, Dorsey said it was vital whoever takes the reins is "someone who uses and loves the product in every single way." "Despite all we have accomplished, the company still has huge unmet potential," he said.

Stepping in full-time, Dorsey will be under immense pressure from investors to rise to that challenge. With more than 300 million monthly active users, Twitter has tremendous reach but has lagged in attracting and retaining new users, who in turn entice businesses to advertise on Twitter and drive revenue. 

"The opportunity is absolutely massive. The intention is to certainly bring it to everyone around the world," Dorsey said this summer. "If we build a product people love and value, advertisers and users will follow."

Sunday 4 October 2015

VIDEO - Demi Lovato poses for 'spontaneous' nude Midnight Photoshoot for Vanity Fair in Manhattan Hotel Room

Demi Lovato poses for 'spontaneous' nude Midnight Photoshoot for Vanity Fair in Manhattan Hotel Room
Demi Lovato has bared her soul - and a lot more - in a new Vanity Fair photoshoot. The 23-year-old singer was photographed by Patrick Ecclesine at a Manhattan hotel at the end of last month. In a post on the Vanity Fair website, Ecclesine describes how a vulnerable Lovato was still in mourning after the death of her great-grandfather the day before.
VIDEO - Demi Lovato poses for 'spontaneous' nude Midnight Photoshoot for Vanity Fair in Manhattan Hotel Room 

Confident, indeed: Demi Lovato stripped down for a stunning Vanity Fair shoot to promote body confidence which was revealed on Friday But the grief inspired her to take the plunge and do the soul-baring shoot, with three rules; no clothes, no make-up and no retouching. Lovato, whose album Confident is released on October 16, told the publication: 'If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past day, it’s that life is too short.' Ecclesine admitted that Lovato's team were initially concerned, because Lovato's great-grandfather Buddy Moore - who died at the end of last month - was such an integral part of her life.

VIDEO - Demi Lovato poses for 'spontaneous' nude Midnight Photoshoot for Vanity Fair in Manhattan Hotel Room

She went on: 'I want to show the side of me that’s real, that’s liberated, that’s free. 'What if we do a photoshoot where it’s totally raw? Super-sexy, but no make-up, no fancy lighting, no retouching, and no clothing. Let’s do it here, let’s do it now.' Ecclesine noted it was half past midnight when the singer de-robed for the shoot, which includes a nude snap of her sat with back-turned to the camera while sitting on the edge of the bathtub.

In another, the make-up free singer cups her chest while sitting in a bath full of water. There is also a shower scene photo, where Demi stands under the water while wearing a clinging black T-shirt. The shoot took place at the Greenwich Hotel and, as Ecclesine described: 'Lovato and I worked in near silence, making our way through the hotel room, communicating with subtle gestures, nods, and tilts of the head.'

Go Back to Black in a Simple Bikini like Lindsay's

Go back to black in a simple bikini like Lindsay'sGo back to black in a simple bikini like Lindsay's Scott Disick has a new squeeze and it's blonde bombshell Lindsay Vrckovnik pictured here. The pretty model joined Kourtney Kardashian's ex on the beach and the two looked pretty close for comfort to say the least! 

As Lindsay enjoyed her relaxing break in Miami, she showed off her super flat tum and long pins in that tiny black bikini.

A dark coloured two-piece is always the most flattering pick, not that Lindsay needs any help on that front. But for the rest of us who don't boast model figures, black swimwear is always a winner with its slimming properties. 

We love the scallop, frill aspects of Lindsay's pick and if you do too, why not head below to snap up something similar? Marysia's little number is a full set, but at £210 it's hardly a budget buy.
If you're watching the pennies, check out our options at Asos and Nelly.com.
The Canadian beauty showed off her natural beauty as she went make-up free for her day at the beach

Flawless skin: The Canadian beauty showed off her natural beauty as she went make-up free for her day at the beach

The blonde looked to be in deep thought as she frolicked alone in the waters
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The pair then kept the party going at a friend's house, before stopping by 1OAK nightclub and finishing up their wild night at Soho House, before emerging at dawn. It's thought Scott's love of partying is what prompted the end of his nine-year relationship with Kourtney. In a preview clip for Keeping Up With The Kardashians' 11th season, Kourtney - who is currently in Los Angeles with the children - can be seen breaking down in tears as she learns of Scott's tryst with Chloe Bartoli.

Model figure: The Canadian beauty showed off her commendable physique: in a stringy black bikini with scalloped detailing, while her white blonde locks were tied into an effortess low knot 
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and Lindsay fuelled dating rumours when they were seen leaving Trump Soho together on Wednesday afternoon. They then visited a bar in the Big Apple's East Village area, where Scott was spotted knocking back pints of beer. The blonde kept close to him at all times, and they were seen laughing and joking around together.

WATCH : Miley Cyrus' Top 5 SNL Moments - From Hannah Montana to Channeling Justin Bieber

Miley Cyrus' Raciest Outfits
Miley Cyrus' Raciest Outfits


She’s come in like a wrecking ball on Saturday Night Live before. Miley Cyrus returns to the sketch comedy show tonight, Oct. 3, for her third time as host. She’s played Justin Bieber and Scarlett Johansson on previous shows, and based on a picture that surfaced earlier this week, we’re betting her iconic Hannah Montana character will make an appearance this time around. In honor of the singer and actress’ return to SNL, we’re looking back at her five best moments.

Miley Cyrus' Top 5 SNL Moments - From Hannah Montana to Channeling Justin Bieber


1. Disney Channel acting school During

her first time hosting back in 2011, the former Hannah Montana star poked fun at her old role in a sketch about how to become a Disney star with SNL’s Kenan Thompson portraying Raven-Symone. The necessary skills for appearing on a Disney Channel show include being as loud as possible, disrespecting authority, and our favorite, the “pause then dis.” We’re still laughing! "WATCH VIDEO "

2. VMAs backstage with Vanessa Bayer

During her second time hosting in 2013, Cyrus joked about her controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, where she got up close and very personal with with Robin Thicke and a foam finger. Bayer portrayed the “old” Miley and poked fun at “new” Miley’s twerking. The best part? When Bayer gave Cyrus an American Girl Molly doll, alluding to the drug reference in her 2013 hit “We Can’t Stop.” Oh, adults. "WATCH VIDEO "



3. Justin Bieber impressions

In a simpler time, back in 2011, Justin Bieber was best known for rocking his purple hoodie and his long shaggy hair. Cyrus did a dead-on spoof of the “What Do You Mean?” singer by doing the “wink, cocky head nod, point” that the Biebs was so fond of doing back then. "WATCH VIDEO "


4. Fifty Shades of Grey audition

The “Party In the USA” singer hilariously dressed up as Scarlett Johansson to do a mock audition for the hit movie, along with Taran Killam as Christoph Waltz. Honestly, she was kinda perfect. "WATCH VIDEO "


5. Performing “Wrecking Ball”

Dressed in black and chains, Cyrus absolutely killed it during her performance of her smash 2013 single. Pop perfection, and it showed just how strong of a singer Cyrus really is. "WATCH VIDEO "


Saturday 3 October 2015

VIDEO - Take a look at ‘confident’ Demi Lovato’s nude and completely untouched Photo Shoot


Demi Lovato Reacts to Fans' Support After Sexy Nude Vanity Fair Photo ShootFollowing years of depression and self-harm, Demi Lovato has in recent years found confidence in herself.

So much so in fact, that for a recent set of pictures the pop star decided to liberate herself with a ‘super-sexy, but no makeup, no fancy lighting, no retouching, and no clothing’ photoshoot.

Taken just hours after Demi learnt that her beloved grandfather Buddy Moore had passed away, the ‘totally raw’ shoot for Vanity Fair sees the former Disney star in a series of poses that show ‘the side of me that’s real, that’s liberated, that’s free’.

VIDEO - Take a look at ‘confident’ Demi Lovato’s nude and completely untouched Photo Shoot

 “When you ask me what makes me feel confident it’s when I’m being authentic, when I’m saying I don’t give a fuck and this is who I am.” — Demi Lovato Head to Vf.com to see all of the exclusive images.
Speaking to the magazine, Demi said: ‘If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past day, it’s that life is too short.’
The pictures see Demi posing in the bath, on a bed, and in the shower, and in an accompanying video she explains that a shoot such as this one ‘says something’.
‘I would have never thought I would have ever got to a place in my life where I could feel comfortable doing that,’ she added. ‘It’s empowering.’



Demi Lovato is well aware of all of the support she's receiving for her nude and unretouched Vanity Fair spread, which was released earlier today.

The "Cool for the Summer" singer took to Twitter late Friday to thank all of her unwavering fans for making the hashtag #WeAreProudofYouDemi trend worldwide for most of the day. 

"This means everything to me," the former Disney darling wrote alongside a screenshot of the trending topics on the social media platform.

Lovato added, "You have no idea…Thank you so much." 

Fans—and well, everyone—took notice when the images from her Patrick Ecclesine-shot spread were released showing the singer baring her all in a hotel room. 

VIDEO: Check out Demi Lovato's topless Complex photo shoot 

Lovato opened up to the magazine about why she chose to strip down to her birthday suit (sans makeup, even!) for the world to see. 

"The reason I decided to do this photo shoot was because when I think of confident I think of many things, but one thing in particular is feeling comfortable in your own skin," Lovato explained. 

"I thought there was something incredible about the idea of no makeup whatsoever, no clothes and no retouching." 

She added, "It's empowering and it shows other women that you can get to a place where you can overcome the obstacles of body image issues and you can feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. In the past I suffered from eating disorders and I basically went from hating every single inch of my body to working on myself and trying to figure out ways to love myself." 

Friday 2 October 2015

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center‬‬ gets $1.25M for project to improve rural health

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center‬‬ gets $1.25M for project to improve rural health
‪Louisiana State University Agricultural Center‬‬BATON ROUGE, LA. The LSU AgCenter and three partners have a two-year, $1.25 million federal grant for research and outreach to reduce obesity and chronic diseases in three rural Louisiana parishes: Madison, St. Helena and Tensas. 
Those parishes have some of Louisiana's highest rates of poverty and obesity, said AgCenter dietitian Denise Holston-West, principal investigator under the grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The project will work to improve access to nutritious foods and healthy recreation, and to help people learn healthy behavior. 

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center‬‬ gets $1.25M for project to improve rural health

"We want this to be driven by people in the local community," Holston-West said in an AgCenter news release Thursday. "It's important for them to have a say so we can understand their needs and challenges and help address them." 
She said the first step will be to hold community forums to learn about problems and consider ways to overcome them. For instance, she said, residents of small communities often have limited access to grocery stores that sell fresh produce or to parks for recreation. 
Working with the AgCenter are the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. 
Southern will help establish community and school gardens and cooking camps in the three parishes. Pennington will handle evaluations and track information such as changes in residents' health knowledge and attitudes. 
The health department is participating through its Well-Ahead Louisiana program, which encourages people to eat better, exercise more and cut tobacco use. 
LSU is the eighth school to get one of the CDC grants for land-grant universities in states where counties have obesity rates of at least 40 percent. 
 The AgCenter, Southern and Pennington have run a similar program in West Carroll Parish since 2013.

Thursday 1 October 2015

7 things every breast cancer patient knows

Illustrations by Julia Breckenreid
Chances are, you’ve either known someone who’s had breast cancer, or will. That’s because about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop an invasive form of it over the course of their lifetime. With that in mind, we asked breast cancer survivors to share intimate, hard-earned wisdom gleaned from their personal journeys. Here’s what they told us: 

7 things every breast cancer patient knows

1. Your breasts don’t define your femininity. 
 Darryle Pollack of Los Angeles got her diagnosis in 1995, when she was 45. “I spent my first anniversary with my second husband in a luxury hotel where we planned to celebrate,” Pollack said. “Only we didn’t plan on me losing my breast a few days earlier or having post-surgical drains coming out of my breast. Fortunately, he claimed he was a leg man. And he’s proved it in the 20 years since. “Not long after, I removed my other breast as a preventive measure and had reconstruction, but my body rejected the implants. After that, I wore fakes for years but gave them up when I realized they didn’t reflect the authentic me inside. “Today, even without breasts, I feel more satisfied and happier as a woman than ever.”

2. Friends need to stop saying, “Just get rid of them.” 
 Lori Kreitman of Plano was 47 when she learned she had breast cancer in 2011. Before her diagnosis, she thought everyone with breast cancer should have a mastectomy so there’s no worry about a recurrence. When faced with making her own treatment decisions, she learned the truth: Removing breasts is not a guarantee the cancer won’t return. “I realized what a truly personal decision this is,” Kreitman said. Ronna Benjamin of Newton, Mass., couldn’t agree more. Diagnosed this year, at age 56, she was surprised by how many people told her to “just” remove her breast. She quickly discovered there are no “justs” in the process — there are risks, complications and details many are unaware of, including that after a mastectomy, there’s no feeling in the breast. If the breast is removed from collarbone to rib, there is also no nipple or areola. Any options to replicate them, including tattooing, will not bring the feeling back. “They say to ‘just take it off,’ but my breasts are part of my sexual being and part of sex for me,” Benjamin said. “When someone tells you what you should do, it’s just wrong.” ALT TEXT

3. If you want to know the truth about treatment, ask a survivor.
Physicians may be reluctant to bring up potential complications from treatment — including phantom pain, infections, swelling, scarring, thickening of the skin and more. But by not mentioning that they can occur, it can be frightening if and when they do — and can lead to emotional decision-making. Joy Brown of Mason City, Iowa, was 44 when she learned in 2002 that she had a fast-growing cancer and had to make quick choices about her treatment. Her plastic surgeon, the only one in her small town at the time, showed her post-surgical pictures of “perfect” breasts he’d operated on and said she’d still look the same after hers. That sounded good, but it wasn’t true. “You don’t look or feel the same,” Brown said. “Talk to survivors and to breast cancer advocates about the realities” — even when time is of the essence. Today, there are many online resources to help you find them.

4. Breast cancer in men is not talked about enough. 
According to breastcancer.org, a man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is 1 in 1,000. “I didn’t even know to look,” said the Rev. Michael Enette of Dallas, diagnosed in 2004 at age 45. Once he learned of his cancer, Enette was hesitant to share the news. “I’m a man and thought it would be embarrassing to tell someone,” he said. In 2006, while Enette was dressed in a pink suit and attending the Joanie Hatcher Memorial Survivor Symposium, women from Sisters Network congratulated him for being there to support his wife. When he told them he was the one with breast cancer, they were shocked, and took him in. Today, he serves as chaplain for their group. Eye

5. You cry at the most unexpected times. 
Diana Rowden of Dallas learned about her cancer in 1991 at age 38. “About two years after my surgery, my husband and I were at a lovely dinner and having a lovely time, and I suddenly thought, ‘Wow, I could have lost this,’” Rowden said. She was overcome with emotion: “Everything was going great. It made no sense.” Across the table, Rowden saw her husband trying to understand. “He reacted so sweetly and tenderly,” she said. “I’m sure he was thinking, ‘Oh my God, what happened? Did I say something wrong?’”
6. It’s not over, even when it’s over. 
Pauline Daniel of Market Deeping, England, was diagnosed in 2014 at age 49. “No one told me how hard ending cancer treatment would be,” Daniel said. “Your life no longer revolves around oncology appointments and blood tests. After months and months of others controlling your health, you’re told, ‘Go and get on with your life.’ People think that you’re through the worst.” But for many survivors, Daniel said, it can be the loneliest time in the process. Especially since the question “Will the cancer return?” is never far from their thoughts. For Martha Todd of Milton, Fla., the cancer did return, twice. She was originally diagnosed in 1996. “When I had my first recurrence, I was told if it came back, there was only one treatment option left,” Todd said. Twelve years later, “there were a plethora of options.” “I’ve learned to keep hope alive,” she said. Trees
7. It’s not just your body that will change.
The physical changes are obvious, the stress undeniable, but there is more. Claudia Schmidt of Clinton, N.J., was 52 when she discovered her cancer in 2010. “I knew a life-threatening illness would be impactful, but it was one of the most intense times I’ve ever experienced,” she said. “There was more joy, more clarity, more fear ... the authenticity I felt — to have to be diagnosed with cancer to see that ... I didn’t expect it.” For Pauline Daniel, the woman from England, “Things will never be the same for me again. I’ve been on a journey of self-awareness and learned much about myself — and it’s not all bad.” And for Ronna Benjamin, who’s heading into surgery as this article goes to print, her guiding question, one that is echoed by many survivors, is “What do I want out of life?” Cancer survivor Melissa T. Shultz is Dallas-area freelance writer whose first book will be published by Sourcebooks next year.