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UPS to drop 15,000 spouses from insurance, cites Obamacare...
United Parcel Service Inc. plans to remove thousands of spouses from its medical plan because they are eligible for coverage elsewhere. The Atlanta-based logistics company points to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, as a big reason for the decision, reports Kaiser Health News.
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FEDS: Sex trafficker wearing 'I make pimpin' look easy' T-shirt when busted...
AUGUST 20--A California man charged with the sex trafficking of a teenage girl was wearing a t-shirt declaring “I make pimpin’ look easy” when he was arrested late last month, records show.
Martell Davis, 34, was collared by San Diego Police Department vice cops conducting an “incall” operation at a Best Western hotel, 
according to federal court filings.
according to federal court filings.As part of that probe, a detective located an ad on backpage.com “advertising a female for prostitution” and arranged for a July 26 “date” at the hotel. After negotiating an $80 encounter with the undercover cop, the hooker--a 17-year-old girl--was arrested for prostitution.
Officers then used the girl’s phone to text a person they believed to be her pimp. Posing as the teen, a cop sought some pricing guidance: “How much for anal?” The suspected pimp replied, “Oh shit make him break the bank babe,” before adding that the girl should charge at least $200.
After exchanging a series of texts with the suspected pimp--and arranging for him to pick up the underage prostitute--“Martell Davis arrived at the room where the date was set up with the undercover detective,” according to a U.S. District Court complaint. Arrested for pimping, “Davis was wearing a t-shirt that read ‘I make pimpin’ look easy,’” an investigator noted.
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Problem for Bezos: Mall Becoming Cheaper Than Amazon - Corporate Intelligence - WSJ
- Paul Sakuma
You might think the biggest challenge for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is figuring out how to make money running a print newspaper, but here is a risk hitting much closer to home: Brick-and-mortar retail stores are becoming cheaper than AmazonAMZN +0.53%.
At least one store, that is. Prices at Bed Bath & BeyondBBBY +1.50% were on average 6.5% less than at Amazon for a basket of 30 items chosen by analysts atBB&TBBT +0.42% for one of their periodic pricing studies comparing the retailers. “We are becoming increasingly concerned Bed Bath & Beyond is sacrificing gross margin in order to drive top-line growth,” BB&T said — that is, increasingly concerned that Bed Bath & Beyond is starting to behave more like Amazon.
One big factor helping Bed Bath & Beyond are the 20% off coupons it regularly sends to its customers. Once you adjust for those, the price gap widens out to 25%.
But even without the coupons, Bed Bath & Beyond is cheaper than Amazon for many items, sometimes considerably so. This shower curtain, for example, is $24.99 at the former and $32.39 at the latter — a 23% difference before any coupons are taken into account.
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Welfare pays more than a minimum-wage job in 35 states...
Looking for a good paying job
? Well, look no further.
? Well, look no further.No, really, stop looking. In 35 states, welfare benefits pay more than a minimum wage job, according to a new study by the libertarian Cato Institute, and in 13 states welfare pays more than $15 per hour.
pay more than a minimum wage job, according to a new study by the libertarian Cato Institute, and in 13 states welfare pays more than $15 per hour.“One of the single best ways to climb out of poverty is taking a job, but as long as welfare provides a better standard of living than an entry-level job, recipients will continue to choose it over work,” said Michael Tanner, senior policy analyst and co-author of the study.
.Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/08/20/study-welfare-pays-more-than-work-in-most-states/#ixzz2cbpXjwc6
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
DISQUALIFIED! Meet the woman considered TOO BEAUTIFUL for politics in Iran (LOOK) | YNaija
Nina Siakhali Moradi was disqualified after winning a post on the Qazvincity council — just because she was too pretty.
This is the face that launched a thousand protests.
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Chelsea's Jose Mourinho has 'plan C' if Wayne Rooney pursuit fails - ESPN FC
Jose Mourinho says that "nothing has changed" in Chelsea’s pursuit of Wayne Rooney, but that the club have a “plan B and C" if Manchester United remain steadfast in their refusal to sell.
Read more: http://espnfc.com/news/story?id=1528333&cc=5901
Read more: http://espnfc.com/news/story?id=1528333&cc=5901
Woman Pours Hot Oil On Lover For Refusing To Marry Her In Abuja
A Karu Senior Magistrates’ court, yesterday, sentenced a 25-year-old woman, Victoria Alonge, to one-year in jail for pouring hot oil on her boyfriend, Roland Nna who lives in Kurudu, Abuja, over his refusal to marry her.
The Police Prosecutor, Cpl. Paschal Njoku, said Alonge went to Nna’s house at about 4:30 a.m. on the fateful day, August 11 and poured hot oil on him while he was asleep, resulting in grievous hurt on his body.
Njoku said Victoria was immediately arrested by the police, based on the report and her confession to committing the crime before the police.
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High African growth rates distort the real development image
A new list of the fastest-growing economies in Africa — and by extension, the world — put out recently by the African Development Bank in its African Economic Outlook 2013 includes some of the poorest countries in Africa, some of which are developing off an extremely low base. At the top are Libya (11.6%), Sierra Leone (9.6%), Chad (9.5%), Côte d’Ivoire (9.3%), Democratic Republic of Congo (8.8%) andGhana (8.4%). Growth rates are used by fund managers, investment bankers and others to portray Africa as the new frontier for growth, in essence to talk up their book.
But high levels of poverty are pervasive across these same economies. Not only is underdevelopment a potential security threat, not fully understanding the nature and spread of that growth also presents investment risks.
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Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: Prince William and Kate release family snapshots of baby George
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Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: Stunning Flood With Love campaign features over 30 Nigerian celebs
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The campaign for this initiative is so stunning and features over 30 Nigerian celebrities. Got some of the raw photos featuring Banky W (above), Jay Jay Okocha, Wizkid, Stephanie Okereke Linus, Iyanya and Eku Edewor. Find their photos after the cut but please when this campaign launches, try and support by texting in.
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Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: Kanye West appears on the Kris Jenner show
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Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: "Why I'm taking a new wife one year after my wife's death" - Anselm Madubuko
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The 25 best photo apps | Photo editing | Creative Bloq
Instagram is a great app for sharing pictures, but there are only so many hipster jokes you can listen to before yearning for an alternative to those unmistakably garish filters.
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Grumpy Cat Gives Australian Anchor Case of the Giggles [VIDEO]
Grumpy Cat has gone down under, and she's disgruntled as ever.
The famous feline appeared on the Today morning show in Australia, giving the silent treatment instead of answering questions. Today host Karl Stefanovic starts off the interview with pretty basic questions about Grumpy Cat's new book, but soon moves onto asking Grumpy's feelings on various Australian politicians.
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The famous feline appeared on the Today morning show in Australia, giving the silent treatment instead of answering questions. Today host Karl Stefanovic starts off the interview with pretty basic questions about Grumpy Cat's new book, but soon moves onto asking Grumpy's feelings on various Australian politicians.
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Obamas Announce New Puppy on Twitter
In an official tweet Monday evening, the White House announced the Obamas have a new puppy and playmate for Bo. Sunny, the new pup, is a 1-year-old female Portuguese Water Dog.
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NBA Star Drives Armored Truck to Wage War on 'Haters'
NBA star J.R. Smith's latest giggle-inducing antic? Enlisting an armored military vehicle — the same one driven by The Rock in Fast Five, no less — to tool about New York City.
Smith was reportedly seen out and about in Manhattan after parking the giant truck outside of a restaurant this weekend, prompting a wave of incredulous media attention during August's slow sports news cycle. But even better than the ruggedly flamboyant new ride? Smith's justification for its absolute necessity, which he explained on Twitter on Monday.
Read more: NBA Star Drives Armored Truck to Wage War on 'Haters':Report: LeBron's Police Escort Investigated After Instagram Video
LeBron James pulled a big-time social media humblebrag this weekend when he posted anInstagram video of himself getting a police escort to Jay Z and Justin Timberlake's concert in Miami.
But the post wasn't just another bit of modern digital boasting — it's also reportedly helped spark a police investigation.
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Xbox One preorders get free FIFA 14 in Europe, to fend off PS4 | Tech Culture - CNET News
Gamers in Europe who preorder the Xbox One will get a free copy of popular football game FIFA 14, Microsoft has confirmed.
European customers will enjoy the newest version of the footie franchise for free "while stocks last," the company confirmed at the Gamescom trade show in Germany -- a move that's surely designed to fend off competition from Sony's cheaper PlayStation 4 console.
The deal also applies to existing preorders, so there's no need to feel left out if you've already thrown down money for the new console. A FIFA 14 bundle will also be available to buy, for 499 euros, or 429 pounds, which is the starting price of the Xbox One.
So far there's no word on what manner of software treats U.S. gamers can look forward to, but expect similar freebies to be offered when the Xbox One goes on sale.
The move will be designed to make the Xbox One's price tag -- $499 in the U.S. -- more palatable. If there's a decent game chucked in, that could make gamers more willing to splash the cash on a pricey system.
European customers will enjoy the newest version of the footie franchise for free "while stocks last," the company confirmed at the Gamescom trade show in Germany -- a move that's surely designed to fend off competition from Sony's cheaper PlayStation 4 console.
The deal also applies to existing preorders, so there's no need to feel left out if you've already thrown down money for the new console. A FIFA 14 bundle will also be available to buy, for 499 euros, or 429 pounds, which is the starting price of the Xbox One.
So far there's no word on what manner of software treats U.S. gamers can look forward to, but expect similar freebies to be offered when the Xbox One goes on sale.
The move will be designed to make the Xbox One's price tag -- $499 in the U.S. -- more palatable. If there's a decent game chucked in, that could make gamers more willing to splash the cash on a pricey system.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Prince's 'Breakfast Can Wait' Cover Art Is The Best Thing He's Ever Done
Prince has a pretty illustrious career, having defined genres, inspired millions, charted new paths in gender identity and blurred the lines of human sexuality, but it's safe to say nothing the Purple One has done is quite as amazing as the cover art he released for his new song.
The visual for "Breakfast Can Wait" is literally an image of Dave Chappelle playing Prince in a sketch from "The Chappelle Show." Take a look:
Prince's 'Breakfast Can Wait' Cover Art Is The Best Thing He's Ever Done:
The visual for "Breakfast Can Wait" is literally an image of Dave Chappelle playing Prince in a sketch from "The Chappelle Show." Take a look:
Prince's 'Breakfast Can Wait' Cover Art Is The Best Thing He's Ever Done:
Seattle Police Continue Being Awesome by Handing Out 1,000 Bags of Doritos to Stoners | Adweek
Seattle police already had one of the most fascinating and amusing—not to mention relevant and informative—law-enforcement Twitter accounts in the country. But the department demonstrated again this weekend that engaging with your audience goes well beyond witty posts in social media.
Following the legalization of marijuana in Washington last fall, Seattle police decided to hand out 1,000 bags of Doritos to attendees of the three-day Hempfest pot festival—adding stickers to the bags that brilliantly reminded partakers of the do's and don't of marijuana, even when it's legal. "Warning: The contents of this package are as delicious as they appear," the sticker read, while giving pointers like "Don't drive while high," "Don't use pot in public" and "Do listen to Dark Side of the Moon at a reasonable volume."
Useless Plastic Box Going for $99.99 at Best Buy, Thanks to Rascally Artist | Adweek
A street artist named Plastic Jesus (picking an artsy pseudonym in 2013 is like picking an AOL screen name in 1997) stuck it to the man by leaving a fake product—complete with product tag—in five Best Buy stores around Los Angeles. The product is a useless plastic box, and is tagged as such. The product description includes gems like "will not work once you get it home," and "battery life too short to be of use." As an owner of a Dell laptop, I feel the sting of that second comment. The stunt is interesting and well designed, but going after Best Buy at this point is like kicking a dying mule. He or she should have done this in an Apple Store. Via Laughing Squid.
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Arian Foster and Marshawn Lynch Play Their Own Fathers in Hilarious Ad for Madden 25 | Adweek
It's worth watching for the hairstyles alone.
Weird Burger King Ad Says It's Better to Be Addicted to Whoppers Than Drugs | Adweek
Which will kill you first?
Daily Show: Stop-and-Frisk for White People -- Daily Intelligencer
The Daily Show last night imagined what stop-and-frisk for white people might look like, as correspondent Jessica Williams took a trip down to "The White Bronx" — a.k.a Wall Street — where police are just not doing enough to harass all the white-collar criminals "walking around in tailored suits."
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Everton reject £28m joint bid from United for Fellaini and Baines - DailyPost Nigeria - DailyPost Nigeria
Incoming reports have it that Everton have turned down a joint 28m bid from Manchester United for defender Leighton Baines and midfield powerhouse, Marouane Fellaini.
According to the Liverpool Echo, United offered £16m for the towering Belgian and also tried to include Baines in the package for £12m.
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Anti-Social Apps Will Help Us Avoid Our Friends
You’ve just been through a bad breakup. After a few days of sulking, you decide it would be best to get out of the house. So you head to your favorite bar, hoping that the comfortable, familiar surroundings will help lift your spirits. Just as you’re about to open the door, your phone buzzes in your pocket. “Warning,” an alert tells you, “your ex is inside.”
Most social discovery sites, like Foursquare or Highlight, are so eager to connect you with people that they can cross the line from useful to creepy. But what if these services are asking the wrong question?
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Awkward BBC Reporter Strikes Again in Jennifer Aniston Interview [VIDEO]
Chris Stark is making a name for himself in the reporting world. Sadly, though, it's not as a Pulitzer-worthy journalist, but as a super nervous reporter, who is very good at creeping out Hollywood starlets.
Stark found fame this past March when his odd interview with Mila Kunis went viral. Much like Kunis, Jennifer Aniston handled the goofy questions and comments from Stark like a true pro, brushing them off or simply humoring him.
Stark found fame this past March when his odd interview with Mila Kunis went viral. Much like Kunis, Jennifer Aniston handled the goofy questions and comments from Stark like a true pro, brushing them off or simply humoring him.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
At Least Two Reporters Shot Dead In Egypt Violence
An explosion of violence in Egypt has left at least two reporters dead and others beaten and reportedly shot.
Egyptian military and police have been forcibly clearing people from camps set up to protest the coup that ousted the country's former president, Mohammed Morsi. Dozens of people have apparently been killed. One reporter from Al Jazeera said he counted 94 bodies at a field hospital near one of the camps.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/14/egypt-reporter-dead-beaten_n_3754490.html?ir=Media&utm_campaign=081413&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-media&utm_content=Title
Egyptian military and police have been forcibly clearing people from camps set up to protest the coup that ousted the country's former president, Mohammed Morsi. Dozens of people have apparently been killed. One reporter from Al Jazeera said he counted 94 bodies at a field hospital near one of the camps.
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Slam Poet Dazzles With Story of Obsessive-Compulsive Love [VIDEO]
She was the only woman that gave Neil Hilborn's mind some peace and quiet.
Hilborn performed an honest and moving piece about his Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and falling in love at the 2013 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam. His tics during the performance parallel his struggle with OCD he illustrates with the poem.
Hilborn performed an honest and moving piece about his Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and falling in love at the 2013 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam. His tics during the performance parallel his struggle with OCD he illustrates with the poem.
Take That, Mike: Dr. J Dunks at 63 [VIDEO]
After video of Michael Jordan dunking at the age of 50 became a mini Internet phenomenon over the past few days, the NBA released a video reminding fans not to overlook another all-time great who's still got it.
The YouTube clip shows Julius Erving — better known as Dr. J and one of the game's first true high-fliers — throwing down a one-hander to one-up M.J. at the even riper age of 63.
The YouTube clip shows Julius Erving — better known as Dr. J and one of the game's first true high-fliers — throwing down a one-hander to one-up M.J. at the even riper age of 63.
15 Places Where Cats Don't Belong
1. Pledging in a Sorority
2. On a Bus
3. In a Suitcase
4. Inside a Vase
5. In a Lecture Hall
6. In the Line of Fire
7. Inside Your Jeans
8. In the Toilet Paper (And Sink)
9. In a Wine Carrier
10. At a Museum
11. In a Salon
12. In a Liquor Store
13. In Your Coffee
14. At a Craft Beer Tasting
15. On the Internet
...Just Kidding! On Your Internet Modem, Obviously
This SF Adtech Exec's $7 Million Penthouse Is Now A Crime Scene - Business Insider
"Adtech CEO Gurbaksh Chahal showed off his gilded San Francisco penthouse in a 2008 episode of the reality TV show "The Secret Millionaire."
(He was also once on Oprah, when the talk show queen raved about the then-eligible bachelor.)
The Rincon Hill luxury high rise, which cost a reported $6.9 million and then another $1 million in upgrades, is now a crime scene.
Chahal was arrested last week and released on $1 million bail on 47 criminal assault charges against his girlfriend."
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(He was also once on Oprah, when the talk show queen raved about the then-eligible bachelor.)
The Rincon Hill luxury high rise, which cost a reported $6.9 million and then another $1 million in upgrades, is now a crime scene.
Chahal was arrested last week and released on $1 million bail on 47 criminal assault charges against his girlfriend."
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Take A Look At Sears' Little-Known Online Sex Toy Store - Business Insider
Everybody knows Sears. It's the place you go to buy basics. Maybe a new hammer or a socket set. It's the strip-mall anchor giant that hedge fund investor Eddie Lampert has spent years trying to turn around.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/take-a-look-at-sears-little-known-online-sex-toy-store-2013-8#ixzz2bxYKDbzl
And now it's also an online sex store.
Jezebel, the feminist culture blog, noticed this link on Sears.com that leads to a "leather adjustable harness" for men. (There's no graphic nudity, but don't click if you work in a conservative environment.) Click on that, and you land on a page that appears to be the online equivalent of Sears' back room, the one with a red neon sign that says "adults only."
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/take-a-look-at-sears-little-known-online-sex-toy-store-2013-8#ixzz2bxYKDbzl
Goodbye, Spotify: Is This The Secret To Artist-Friendly Music Distribution? ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community
Even the most well meaning startups focusing on music discovery often neglect a growing industry concern--paying artists. It's a nagging problem that doesn't seem to have a good solution. That’s where Soundsupply comes in. The company markets itself as another service to help you discover your next favorite band, but they’re really after a much bigger goal: Changing the music buying process as we know it, and paying artists in the process.
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AOL CEO Apology - Business Insider
AOL CEO Tim Armstrong just sent out the following memo to AOL staff, which we've obtained from a source inside the company.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/aol-ceo-apology-2013-8#ixzz2bxH7z3VH
The memo is in reference to Armstrong's firing of Patch creative director Abel Lenz on an all-hands conference call last week.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/aol-ceo-apology-2013-8#ixzz2bxH7z3VH
Ad of the Day: Marmite Finds Homes for Neglected Spread
Tongue-in-cheek spot draws fire from U.K. animal lovers
The British are up in arms over a delightful new Marmite spoof where rescue teams visit homes and take away the neglected yeast paste hidden away in kitchen cupboards. The rescuers remove “stricken” Marmite jars, tenderly carrying them away in animal carriers, and bring them to a rehousing center for adoption by more appreciative owners.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Dmitry Agarkov outwits Russian bank by writing own credit card terms
The idea of beating the banks at their own game may seem like a rich joke, but Dmitry Agarkov, a 42-year-old Russian man, may have managed it. Unhappy with the terms of an unsolicited credit card offer he received from online bank Tinkoff Credit Systems, Agarkov scanned the document, wrote in his own terms and sent it through. The bank approved the contract without reading the amended fine print, unwittingly agreeing to a 0 percent interest rate, unlimited credit and no fees, as well as a stipulation that the bank pay steep fines for changing or canceling the contract.
Agarkov used the card for two years, but the bank ultimately canceled it and sued Agarkov for $1,363. The bank said he owed them charges, interest and late-payment fees. A court ruled that, because of the no-fee, no-interest stipulation Agarkov had written in, he owed only his unpaid $575 balance. Now Agarkov is suing the bank for $727,000 for not honoring the contract's terms, and the bank is hollering fraud. "They signed the documents without looking. They said what usually their borrowers say in court: 'We have not read it,'” Agarkov's lawyer said. The shoe's on the other foot now, eh?
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