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UCF Investigating Student’s Claim That She Was Raped After A Sigma Pi Party

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University of Central Florida police have launched an investigation after an unidentified female student claims she was raped after a fraternity party.

The victim told university police that she and a friend drank at a party in the off-campus Sigma Pi fraternity house on Darwin Drive in January.

According to the incident report, they called another friend to come and pick them up. While waiting, the victim says a familiar member of the fraternity approached them.

The fraternity member, whose name was redacted from the report, helped get the two into the car when it arrived and then went back to their apartment with them.

Via Orlando Sentinel:

The victim told police the suspect was supposed to sleep in the bathroom in her apartment, but as she was sleeping, the suspect got into bed with her, authorities said.

She asked what he was doing and told him to stop, but he said, “Just go with it,” a police report states.

That’s when he took off his pants and raped her, an incident report said. She told him no repeatedly and tried to get him to stop, but at some point she may have blacked out, police said.

According to police, the victim said that she had four drinks at the party but was unsure if someone slipped anything into one of her drinks.

Courtney Gilmartin, a spokeswoman for the school, said that while the suspect has not been charged, UCF police are still investigating.


NYPD Cops In Hot Water After Being Filmed Taunting African-American Students

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Newly released video footage shows two white NYPD officers “taunting” a group of African-American students as they walked down the street.

During the video, one of the officers, armed with a taser gun, is heard asking the teens if they want to “ride the lightning.”

The video, which was posted online by an associate professor of sociology at Brooklyn College named Alex S. Vitale, shows the two officers trying to move a group of kid away from the corner of Bedford Avenue and Campus Road by Midwood High School in Brooklyn on March 16, 2017.

The cops, one of whom who is holding a baton, appear aggressive with the teens as they move them on with one cop asking a student, “What are you going to do about it?”

Via NY Daily News:

That’s when one of the officers is seen on video pulling out what appears to be his Taser.

“Do you wanna ride the lightning?” he asks on the footage, adding “you better walk away” as the rowdy youths cross the street.

CUNY Prof. Alex Vitale, who shot and uploaded the video, said that he didn’t know why the officers were there, but their actions appeared unwarranted.

“The whole interaction seemed like an abuse of authority,” said Vitale.

According to official New York City Police Department guidelines, tasers “should generally not be used on children.”

A spokesperson for the NYPD says they are aware of the video and are launching an investigation.

The Undertaker Leaves His Hat & Coat In The Ring After Retiring From The WWE

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Whether or not you’re a fan of wrestling, there is something to be said and respected about longevity.

While I haven’t watched an ounce of wrestling for the better part of the last decade, the first wrestling match I ever watched was way back in the year 1999. The Rock, Stone Cold, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Mick Foley, and of course, The Undertaker were leading the company to heights it had never seen.

While most of those names walked away from the sport — whether it be to pursue other passions or to just plain retire — one stayed. The Undertaker stayed.

After losing to Romain Reigns last night at Wrestlemania 33, with a Wrestlemania record of 23-2, the Deadman walked away after 27 years in the sport, leaving his hat and jacket in the center of the ring.

Just to show how much respect the Undertaker has garnered over the last couple of decades, even after the crowd was gone and the ring was being taken down, Taker’s gear remained in the center.

Aracely Arámbula: Hottest Photos Of The Mexican Actress

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Aracely Arámbula is widely known from Mexico to Telemundo for her acting and singing talents. She has appeared in numerous telenovelas since the mid-90s. And she still looks phenomenal today at 42-years-old.

Arámbula is a true televnoevela superstar, but she had to earn her spot and climb up that cliched ladder of success. The young starlet first broke into the acting business in 1994, as she was cast in a few small roles for a few different telenovelas.

When she realized playing bit parts wasn’t paying the bills, she hit the books and enrolled in college. Aracely spent the next three years at Centro de Educación Artística, an entertainment educational institute set up by Televisa to train aspiring talent. This university helped this young actress go from minuscule parts to lead roles.

Even in 2017, Aracely is still a major star. She’s the title character of the show “La Doña,” a badass fiery redhead who seeks retribution against rapists. She rids the streets of all those sickos, keeping other women safe and bringing swift justice to the bad guys.

I’d be remiss not to mention her music career. Aracely has went from singing nursery rhymes to releasing an album entitled Sexy. In 2003, she was nominated for multiple Billboard Latin Music Awards for her first studio album Sólo Tuya.

Aracely has appeared on stage, starring in plays like Perfume de Gardenia (2010-2012) and Por qué los hombres aman a las cabronas (“Why Men Love Bastards,” 2015).

Am I forgetting anything? She’s modeled for a Mexican cosmetics and perfume company. Aracely also co-owns a spa with her brother in Mexico City. Is there anything this women hasn’t done? Well, she never walked on the moon, but you’ll probably agree that her photos are out of this world!

New Chicago Bears Tight End Finds Out He’s A Baby Daddy Through Instagram

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“A tale as old as time.

A song as old as rhyme.

Football players knocking up Instagram modelllllsssss.”

Not bad, right? If this whole writing thing doesn’t pan out maybe I can become a Disney princess.

Anyway, meet Dion Sims. Sims signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Bears this offseason,  following a career year with the Dolphins where he caught 26 passes and four touchdowns in 14 games. The 26-year-old 6’4″, 271-pounder then signed with the Bears in the offseason. However, it looks like he won’t be able to enjoy his new found money for long.

Instagram model  _mimibad took to the photo sharing app to blast the Chicago Bears tight end by announcing that she was pregnant with his child and that he needs to step up and be a father.

She told him to stop ignoring her.

“how could i tell everybody but you, congrats DION SIMS your having another little girl. @mia80h not going to air out our personal business but I just thought you should know. Hopefully within time you take care of your responsibilities, since you want to ignore what’s going on. And as for anybody who wants to comment ignorant shit you know nothing about this situation so keep your negative comments to yourself. Congrats again baby daddy & thank you for this blessing.”

Let this be a lesson to all rich athletes: if you’re gonna sleep with groupies, you should text them back, ’cause you bet your ass they’re getting in touch with you, one way or another.

Blasts Rock St. Petersburg Metro Stations, At Least 10 Dead

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At least ten people have been killed in explosions that hit St. Petersburg’s metro system on Monday. Early reports indicate that at least 50 have been injured.

What Happened?

Blasts in two train carriages at metro stations in St. Petersburg, Russia, killed at least ten and injured at least 50, according to emergency services. Another explosive device was later found and made safe at a station nearby.

UPDATE 12:50 P.M. ET – The Telegraph is reporting that two search warrants have been issued in relation to the St. Petersburg Metro explosion.

At least seven metro stations have been closed down: Victory Park, Electrosila, Moscow Gate, Frunzenskaya, Technological Institute, Sennaya Ploshchad, Gostiny Dvor. Evacuations are also under way. One report claims that at least one of the blasts involved a device filled with shrapnel. Another report says the blast was a suspected IED insive of a car at the station.

The explosion took place as the train was traveling between the stations Tekhnologichesky Institut and Sennaya Ploshchad of the St. Petersburg Metro.

Below are the first images of the suspected terrorist.

“According to the very first preliminary information, about 10 people were killed in the explosion,” a source told TASS, though the exact number of victims is still being established.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered his condolences to the families of those killed in today’s attacks. He also said that all possible causes for the blasts, including terrorism, are being considered. Putin was in St. Petersburg for a meeting and a speech at the time of the blasts. It is unknown if he still intends to meet with Belarus President Alexander G. Lukashenko.

UPDATE: 9:50 A.M. – The Russian prosecutor general has reportedly labeled the explosion a terrorist attack.

The Daily Mail is claiming that a suspected terrorist threw a backpack onto the train moments before it exploded.

Local prosecutors are on the scene investigating the blasts at this time.

A spokesman for the regional department of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry told the news agency it was checking reports on the smoke in the metro. “There is a complaint about the smoke, the staff members are going to the scene,” the official said.

According to Tass, one of the explosions took place at the Sennaya Ploshchad station, also known as Hay Square.

Hezbollah has already spoken out publicly to condemn the attacks, saying “We will stand with Russia.” At this time, no terrorist organization has taken explicit responsibility for the attack. However, pre-attack propaganda poster from ISIS has been unearthed. The image shows an ISIS fighter standing in front of the Kremlin with the caption, “Kill them where you find them,” according to the Daily Express.

Three days of mourning starting from tomorrow has been announced in St. Petersburg, according to an order issued by the city’s governor, Sergey Poltavchenko.


Sennaya Ploshchad Station

Sennaya Ploshchad is a station on the Moskovsko-Petrogradskaya Line of Saint Petersburg Metro, It opened on July 1, 1963 and includes two platforms/tracks.

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Live Stream: How To Watch Opening Day Online

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Opening Day is finally here, and since it’s inexplicably still not a national holiday, we’ve got all of the live stream details for you to watch baseball while at school or work. The first of four games that will air on ESPN today is an NL East showdown between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. These two teams couldn’t have had more different seasons in 2016, as the Mets won a wild card with an 87-75 record and the Braves finished in the division’s cellar with a 68-93 record.

The Braves will probably be godawful once again this year, but at least they have Julio Teheran. The 26-year-old righty is a two-time All-Star with a lifetime ERA of 3.39. Last season, Teheran went 7-10 with a 3.21 ERA and 1.05 WHIP while striking out 167 batters over 188 innings.

Taking the ball for the Mets will be 24-year-old Noah Syndergaard. The flame-throwing righty made his first All-Star team last season after going 14-9 with a 2.60 ERA and 1.15 WHIP while striking out 218 batters over 183.2 innings. With some elite lettuce flowing out of his cap and absolutely nasty stuff, Noah is more than worthy of his Thor nickname.

Now that the stage has been set, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch the Braves take on the Mets.


Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Viewing Details

Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Time: 1:00 P.M. EST
Location: Citi Field in Queens, New York
TV Channel: ESPN (Check local listings.)


How To Live Stream Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Online

Your best bet for watching the Braves battle the Mets via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.

If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

You can also live stream ESPN online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.


Watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile

If you can’t watch today’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App StoreGoogle PlayAmazon Store, or Windows Store.

You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App Store or Google Play. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.

DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.

Roman Reigns Net Worth 2017: How Much Is Reigns Worth Now?

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Whether you like it or not, Roman Reigns is one of WWE’s top stars for a reason. As his music hits, a chorus of boos immediately ensue from all around the arena. He’s neither a good guy nor a bad guy. He’s The Guy.

Roman remains unfazed by the loud jeers. To him, it’s one against all. And quite frankly, he doesn’t give a damn whether you boo him or cheer him. He’s here to kick ass, win titles, and make millions. But how many millions exactly?

Roman Reigns Net Worth as of 2017: $3.3 Million

Obviously, Reigns has no issues paying the rent. He made $2 million in 2016 alone. He has main event three consecutive WrestleManias, and has won two. The Big Dog is a former three-time WWE World Champion. He’s also the only man besides Brock Lesnar to have defeated The Undertaker at WrestleMania, as Reigns annihilated The Dead Man on the 33rd edition of the spectacle. Roman has been on a warpath ever since day one in the WWE.


2007 – 2012

Roman Reigns Net Worth 2012

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Roman Reigns’ real name is Leati Joesph Anoa’i. He was born into a wrestling destiny that produced names like The Rock, Rikishi, The Usos, The Wild Samoans, The Headshrinkers, and many more. But Roman didn’t start off his career in pro wrestling.

Way before Reigns stepped foot in a WWE ring, he was running around the football from high school all the way to the big leagues (in Canada). Yep, Roman couldn’t quite cut it in the NFL. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings only to get canned during the first month on the job. A few months later, the Jacksonville Jaguars gave this future WrestleMania headliner a phone call. He stayed with the Jaguars less days than an average work week.

After only one season with the Edmonton Eskimos, Reigns put his football career behind him. The next stop would be the WWE, who signed the up-and-coming athlete to a contract on July 2010. He was sent down to FCW (later re-branded as NXT), where he made his pro debut under the name Roman Leakee. During his time in FCW, he won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Mike Dalton. He also faced off against future Shield brethren Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins long before they made it big.

 

Reigns spent a couple years in development until the time was right for his call-up to the main roster. Who knew the type of impact he’d make in the WWE?


2012 – 2014

Roman Reigns Net Worth 2014

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At the 2012 Survivor Series, The Shield officially made their official debut. They immediately interjected themselves into the main event, costing both John Cena and Ryback the WWE Championship. At WWE TLC 2012, they won their first pay per view match, defeating the likes of Kane, Daniel Bryan and Ryback in a tables, ladders, & chairs match. For almost two whole years, The Shield ruled the roost. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose were practically untouchable.

At Extreme Rules 2013, Roman received his first championship, alongside Seth Rollins. They defeated Team Hell No for the WWE Tag Team Championship. For almost five months, Reigns and Rollins dominated the tag team scene.

 

The Shield, as a trio, are undefeated at WrestleMania. No one could stop The Shield, except…someone from within The Shield. On a June 2014 episode of Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins attacked both Reigns and Ambrose, effectively putting an end to the group.


2014 – Present

Roman Reigns Net Worth 2017

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The Shield breaking up was a true blessing in disguise for Roman Reigns. Why’s that? It’s because WWE turned Reigns into a main event star right off the bat. Getting hit in the back with a steel chair really paid off for Roman (though, personally, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone else).  The Big Dog was booked in two consecutive pay per view matches for the WWE Championship. Roman was well on his way to the top.

Many fans weren’t too fond of Roman’s success. The 2015 Royal Rumble is a prime example of the audience’s displeasure towards Roman’s rise. Reigns won the Royal Rumble match that year, as fans pelted him with jeers. Not even The Rock could quit down this angry crowd.

Reigns’ next stop was the main event of WrestleMania 31, where he faced off against “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar and a sly opportunist in the form of Seth Rollins. Roman may have lost the match, but 2015 was still a great year for Reigns. He ended up winning the WWE Championship twice that year, in November against Dean Ambrose and then in December against Sheamus.

By the way, this guy is also a former WWE United States Champion, as he defeated “The Bulgarian Brute” Rusev at Clash of Champions 2016. That championship reign is just another notch in Roman’s belt.

A lot of fans may hate on Roman Reigns. But The Guy delivers. He’s main evented three consecutive WrestleManias. At WrestleMania 32, he ran threw “The Game” Triple H to win his third world championship. And at WrestleMania 33, he defeated The Undertaker, in quite possibly The Deadman’s last match. Despite what any hater may say, I believe that Reigns has earned his keep in the main event scene. And what can only image what fortune the future holds for the juggernaut of WWE.


‘Rick and Morty’ Stream: Watch Season 3, Episode 1 Premiere Online

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Rick and Morty Season 3 Live Stream

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Adult Swim dropped an amazing surprise on us over the weekend: the season three premiere (and more) of Rick and Morty, one of the best and most hilarious shows on television. If you’ve never seen Rick and Morty, kindly go slam some shots of hydrochloric acid. When you’re done with that, binge watch the first two seasons because they’re great. If you have seen Rick and Morty and are just trying to catch season three, continue below.


Rick and Morty Season 3 Premiere Viewing Details

Episode Title: “The Rickshank Rickdemption”
TV Channel: Adult Swim


How to Watch Rick and Morty Season 3 Premiere Online

To watch the Rick and Morty live stream, you can visit Adult Swim Streams online. Fortunately, you’ll get more bang for your buck now that the season three premiere has been available for more than 24 hours. Originally, the link brought you to a live stream that played the first episode on repeat. But now, Adult Swim says: “You’ve been patient. Here’s every episode back-to-back including the Season Premiere. (Available in select locations).” Total run time without commercials is about 484 minutes or 8 hours and four minutes. Please go ahead and catch up on the entire series right now.


Rick and Morty Season Three Preview

Fazlur Rahman Khan: Full Story & Must-See Details

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If you’ve been on Google today (April 3, 2017), you’ve likely noticed the interesting new doodle.

If you’re wondering what the illustration represents, you’ve come to the right place. Please say hello to Falzur Rahman Khan, who would be celebrating his 88th birthday today. Khan is best known for designing Chicago’s Sears Tower, known today as the Willis Tower, and for his humanitarian spirit.

Here’s the full story about Khan.

What Happened

Khan was considered the “Einstein of structural engineering” and an innovator in his field. One of his most significant contributions to architectural design of tall buildings was his “tube” design system. Mental Floss expands on this idea, but essentially, Khan designed buildings to be supported by its face, as opposed to the concrete and steel inside.

Khan designed the John Hancock Center in 1965 using a “trussed tube” structural system that differed from the standard practice at the time. The design gave the 100-story building its iconic X-brace along the exterior.

Khan also helped popularize the “framed tube and the tube-in-tube, the trussed tube, the bundled tube, the composite system” and other structural design practices.

The Chestnut-DeWitt buildings holds the honor of being Khan’s first completed building, opening its doors in 1964. Other buildings on Khan’s resume include: the U.S. Bank Center in Milwaukee, One Shell Square in New Orleans, 140 William Street in Melbourne, Australia and the Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saui Arabia.

However, the architect’s true claim to fame is the Sears Tower, completed in 1973 and owning the title of tallest building in the world until 1998. In 2009, the building became known as the Willis Tower. It stands 1,450 feet tall, but if you include the antennae, it reaches 1,729 feet tall. Khan used his famous “bundled tube” design for the Willis Tower. This means that the building has several connected tube frames, giving it a unique design and an economical building cost.

Khan’s tube designs are still commonly used today.

Who Is Falzur Rahman Khan

Khan was born in Dhaka, what is now in Bangladesh, on April 3, 1929. He dies on March 27, 1982 at age 52 of a heart attack.

Yasmin Sabina Khan, his daughter and author of Engineering Architecture: The Vision of Fazlur R. Khantold Google the following:

A humanitarian in his personal as well as professional life, he was inspired by the belief that his work had a positive impact and he encouraged other engineers not to lose track of the purpose of their profession. When he was named Construction’s Man of the Year, he reflected, ‘The technical man must not be lost in his own technology. He must be able to appreciate life, and life is art, drama, music, and, most importantly, people.’

Khan arrived in the U.S. in 1952 after extensive studies at the Bengal Engineering College Shibpur in India and at the Ahsanullah Engineering College, University of Dhaka, which is now the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Within three years of his American arrival, he had two master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a PhD in structural engineering.

This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.

Teacher’s Aide Breaks Into Home, Takes Shower, Is Shot & Killed By Homeowner

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Nathaniel Joseph Rosa, a 31-year-old teacher’s aide, was shot dead by a homeowner after breaking into a house and using the shower on Saturday, April 1.

Rosa was killed inside the bathroom of a home in Belfair, Washington. The unidentified property owner has been charged with murder.

Police said the homeowner called 911 shortly after 8:00 A.M. on Saturday and told the dispatcher he had just shot an intruder.

Via Kitsap Sun:

The shooting occurred shortly before 8:00 A.M. at a residence on the 1500 block of Trails Road. The homeowner called the Sheriff’s Office to report the incident and cooperated with the investigation, Lt. Travis Adams said.

The suspect owns adjoining properties, one of which is his home, one he uses for a home-based business. He found the door of the home business property kicked in and the intruder, a white male, taking a shower inside. Words were exchanged, but the intruder did not leave.

The homeowner went next door, retrieved a handgun and returned, shooting the intruder multiple times, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Rosa, of Bothell, Washington, was reportedly visiting his mother in North Mason. The homeowner, who has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, was arraigned in court on Monday, April 3.

Mason County Sheriff’s Office took to Twitter on Saturday to comment on the situation:

“Lots of reactions to the arrest. There is more to the story that can not be released yet. You may reserve your judgement until facts are out.”

According to his Facebook, Rosa was a teacher’s aide at Woodmoor Elementary School in Bothell, which is about 80 miles from where he was shot dead.


What Happened?

Nathaniel Joseph Rosa, a 31-year-old teacher’s aide, was shot dead by a homeowner after breaking into his home and using the shower on Saturday, April 1.


Who Is Nathaniel Joseph Rosa?

Nathaniel Joseph Rosa was a 31-year-old teacher’s aide at Woodmoor Elementary School in Bothell, Washington.

Everything Dumb That Happened On ‘The Walking Dead’ Season Finale

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Finale

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So, AMC’s The Walking Dead wrapped up its lackluster seventh season last night and while most media outlets are using adjectives like “explosive” and “shocking” to describe the episode, I have an alternative descriptor: dumb.

I’m all for suspension of disbelief when it comes to entertainment; it’s necessary for viewing pleasure. But some of the choices made by the characters last night were so braindead it made the walkers look smart. Lets discuss a few of them.

Rick’s Plan

The entirety of season seven has revolved around Rick’s attempts to recruit neighboring communities to fight the Saviors, yet our hero hasn’t displayed a single ounce of foresight when it comes to these loose alliances. His handshake deal with those weird garbage people was a red flag from Day 1 (Side note: why the hell do these weirdo’s talk in abbreviated sentences? This is Virginia and we’re just a few years into the apocalypse, we haven’t yet reached whatever si-fi dystopian era The Walking Dead is going for here). Obviously, Rick has few options but to trust these zombie punk rockers, but perhaps he could’ve taken a few precautions in the worst-case-but-plausible scenario that they betray him. After all, they did push him down a garbage mountain to fight a gladiator zombie; maybe that should’ve clued Rick in to expect the unexpected. He placed a lot of faith in a group that he didn’t have a preexisting relationship with, as he did (somewhat) with the Hilltop.  So color me unsurprised when the punk rockers drew their guns on the Alexandrians to help Negan.

Then there was the choice to trust Dwight. I realize he was unaware of Negan’s plan, but listening to him was still idiotic. Rick, Daryl and company really only know him as a double-crossing murderer and Negan’s right-hand man. I know his information – Negan is coming tomorrow – scared the Alexandrians, but their strategy the entire season was to mount a joint attack with multiple groups. Expediting that plan with little manpower and without alerting the Kingdom or the Hilltop was stupidity at its fined. If Rick has learned anything from his run-ins with Shane, The Governor, Nicholas, Dawn Lerner, Tomas and every single other villain it’s to not believe a word they say. Better safe then sorry, even if Dwight was trying to help.

Negan’s Judgement 

Negan absolutely deserves credit for thinking ahead and cutting a deal with the garbage people. Unlike Rick, he’s playing the long game. But his decision to let Sasha out of his sight and into the coffin was questionable at best.

The leader of the Saviors prides himself on his judge of character. To the naked eye, Eugene is a coward and easily controlled but Sasha, as Negan observed himself, is a hardened and dignified badass who has been resistant to his plans. She’s also been a prisoner locked up in a closet for several days. Don’t you think it’s kind of odd that she would request to be locked in a coffin for several hours? And given that this is Sasha’s first assignment under the Saviors regime, wouldn’t it make sense to keep a closer eye on her until she earns their trust? The whole sequence seemed like a haphazardly put together plot convenience.

Battle Action

I’m glad Maggie, Ezekiel and everyone came to the rescue, but couldn’t AMC have given showrunner Scott Gimple a bigger budget for this climactic battle? More importantly, couldn’t they have staged a better action scene?

The entire garbage clan had the drop of the Alexandrians, but allow them to pick up their weapons before firing because…reasons. The Hilltop/Kingdom forces ride in to save the day, but are shooting in open fields and running around without any cover or plan of attack. They looked like a group of sixth-graders at a paint ball party. The action in this pivotal episode was uninspired and poorly crafted. On top of all that, it still seemed like The Saviors had more than enough manpower to clean the good guys out.

This entire “fight” was just like this entire season: boring.

I acknowledge that, overall, I’m nitpicking with my complaints. But The Walking Dead has never been a clever or subtle show with quality writing and fully formed characters. It’s at its best when it’s operating at a frenetic pace of pulpy noir action (and not lazy and poorly choreographed action like last night). It’s not the type of show that can afford serious creative misfires like this bloated and dragging season finale.

Washington State Fraternity Making House Wheelchair Accessible For Paralyzed Brother

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Beta Theta Pi, a fraternity at Washington State University, has announced plans to make its chapter house wheelchair accessible after a brother was paralyzed in a January accident.

Back in January, five members of Beta Theta Pi were in a car crash along I-90 that killed one and injured four. Two of the passengers, twin brothers John and Justin Crawford, were both injured, and John was left paralyzed.

As a result, in early March, the fraternity chapter voted unanimously to make the house wheelchair accessible.

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity decided to dedicate its annual Mom’s Weekend Auction to fund interior and exterior ramps to accommodate John’s wheelchair. While Mom’s Weekend auctions are usually not open to the public, this year, Beta Theta Pi decided to open it to everyone.

Via KREM:

As John improved, his fraternity brothers said his optimistic outlook motivated them to make improvements at the Beta house that would ultimately allow John to live at the fraternity.

“When we heard about the accident, our house took it pretty hard,” Bailey Erickson, Beta Theta Pi’s Special Events Chairman said.

John and Bailey went to the same high school and played on the basketball team together.

“John is one of the most well-spirited guys. It would’ve been easy for him to just give up but he has been so optimistic,” Bailey said. “We were ecstatic when we heard that John wanted to return”

Crawford recently completed physical therapy at a rehab center in Colorado. The wheelchair ramps will be completed over the summer so Crawford can return to school in the fall.

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Live Stream: How To Watch Opening Day Online

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off their season with an Opening Day home date with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are one of the favorites to win the World Series this year, as they won the NL West last season with a 91-71 record and they are returning the lion’s share of their roster. But while the Dodgers have championship aspirations, the Padres are just looking to move out of the cellar. In 2016, the Padres finished in last place in the NL West with a 68-94 record.

Taking the mound for the Dodgers will be the untouchable Clayton Kershaw. The 29-year-old southpaw is the best pitcher on the planet, as he’s a three-time Cy Young Award winner and a six-time All-Star. Last season, a back injury limited Kershaw to 21 starts, but he was still dominant when he was able to toe the rubber. Kershaw went 12-4 with a microscopic 1.69 ERA and 0.73 WHIP while striking out 172 batters over 149 innings.

Trying to stifle the dangerous Dodgers’ bats will be Jhoulys Chacin. This will be the 29-year-old righty’s first start with the Padres, as he previously played for the Rockies, Diamondbacks, Braves, and Angels. Chacin had a brutal 2016 campaign, going 6-8 in 22 starts (34 appearances) with a 4.81 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out 119 batters over 144 innings with the Braves and Angels.

Now that we’ve looked at the pitching matchup, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch the Padres take on the Dodgers.


San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Viewing Details

Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Time: 4:00 P.M. EST
Location: Dodger Stadium in Los Angles, California
TV Channel: ESPN (Check local listings.)


How To Live Stream San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Online

Your best bet for watching the Padres battle the Dodgers via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.

If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

You can also live stream ESPN online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.


Watch San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile

If you can’t watch today’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App StoreGoogle PlayAmazon Store, or Windows Store.

You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App Store or Google Play. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.

DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.

St. Petersburg Terrorist Photos: Must-See Pictures of Bombing Suspect

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At least eleven people have been killed in explosions that hit St. Petersburg’s metro system on Monday. Early reports indicate that at least 50 have been injured.

What Happened?

Blasts in two train carriages at metro stations in St. Petersburg, Russia, killed at least ten and injured at least 50, according to emergency services. Another explosive device was later found and made safe at a station nearby.

UPDATE 12:50 P.M. ET – The Telegraph is reporting that two search warrants have been issued in relation to the St. Petersburg Metro explosion.

Seven metro stations have been closed down: Victory Park, Electrosila, Moscow Gate, Frunzenskaya, Technological Institute, Sennaya Ploshchad, Gostiny Dvor. Evacuations are also under way. One report claims that at least one of the blasts involved a device filled with shrapnel. Another report says the blast was a suspected IED insive of a car at the station.

The explosion took place as the train was traveling between the stations Tekhnologichesky Institut and Sennaya Ploshchad of the St. Petersburg Metro.

Below is an additional image of the suspected terrorist who is said to have planted a bomb in a carriage in St. Petersburg’s metro.

The Russian Prosecutor general labeled this incident as a “terrorist attack.”

The suspect is said to have entered Petrogradskaya station roughly 20 minutes before the bomb detonated.

Hezbollah has already spoken out publicly to condemn the attacks, saying “We will stand with Russia.” At this time, no terrorist organization has taken explicit responsibility for the attack. However, a pre-attack propaganda poster with ISIS roots has been unearthed. The image shows an ISIS fighter standing in front of the Kremlin with the caption, “Kill them where you find them,” according to the Daily Express.

Three days of mourning starting from tomorrow has been announced in St. Petersburg, according to an order issued by the city’s governor, Sergey Poltavchenko.


Dude Delivers The Best People’s Elbow Since The Rock’s Heyday During Brawl At Texas ChiliFest

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Little to no context for this one other than knowing it went down at Chilifest in Texas.

So, let’s talk about that elbow from the heavens. Dude looked like he was dropped out of an airplane. The WWE’s numbers are down? Sign this kid up.

All this said, as much as I love a good tussle, ole’ number 17 there should be in prison. There’s a line between guys being dudes and being a sociopath bashing someone’s brains in. I’m all for defending your honor yada, yada, yada, but when you’re straddling a dude unloading haymakers onto his unconscious brain, I’m going to find myself hoping you find yourself in jail.


What is Chilifest?

Via Chilifest:

In the fall of 1999, eight years after the inception of the Chilifest event, Chilifest Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, was formed to professionally manage and organize what has become the most anticipated event in the Brazos Valley – CHILIFEST.

Over the years, Chilifest Inc. has assembled an untarnished resume of success – having entertained thousands of patrons and attracted some of country music’s finest performers to our area. Undoubtedly, Chilifest remains in a class of its own: dedicated to provide a spectacular event, with all proceeds benefiting the community to aid in many worthy causes. We have proven that Texas music brings loyal fans to the Starlight Ballroom in Snook each spring where fifteen acres of pastureland are transformed into a two-day event that includes chili, live music, and FUN!

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Stream: Watch Season 24, Episode 3 Online

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ABC’s popular reality TV competition Dancing With The Stars continues its 24th season tonight.

Looking for all the ways to tune into the toe tapping, electric shuffling episode? We got you covered. Continue reading to find out all the ways you can live stream the new episode.


Dancing With The Stars Viewing Details

Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
TV Channel: ABC (check local listings)
Starring: Bonner Bolton with pro Sharna Burgess
Charo with pro Keo Motsepe
Chris Kattan with pro Witney Carson
David Ross with pro Lindsay Arnold
Erika Jayne with pro Gleb Savchenko
Heather Morris with pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Mr. T with pro Kym Herjavec
Nancy Kerrigan with pro Artem Chigvintsev
Nick Viall with pro Peta Murgatroyd
Normani Kordei with pro Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Rashad Jennings with pro Emma Slater
Simone Biles with pro Sasha Farber

How To Watch Dancing With The Stars Live Stream Online

You can watch DWTS online via ABC’s website. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.

If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream DWTS online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.

You can also watch the DWTS through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Blue package includes ABC and costs $25 a month, but like DIRECTV NOW you can sign up for a free seven-day trial and if you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

Please note ABC on Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW is only available in: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, L.A., New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Raleigh-Durham.


How To Live Stream Dancing With The Stars on Mobile

If you would like to live stream DWTS on your phone, tablet or mobile device, you can do so by downloading the ABC App. The ABC App is available on the App Store, Google Play store and Amazon Fire. Once you download the app, log in with your cable provider information.

You can also watch the TV show on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.

DIRECTV also has an DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch DWTS for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.

15-Year-Old Baseball Player Savagely Beaten By Los Angeles Gang While Walking Home From Game

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Evan Jimenez, a 15-year-old baseball player at San Pedro High School, was attacked by gang members as he walked home after a game in Los Angeles.

Jimenez was left with serious injuries and was beaten beyond recognition when two men attacked him a few hours after his team won a baseball game by a score of 20-0 against nearby Gardena High School.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Tony Del Pinto said Jimenez was on his way to a friend’s house after the game on the night of Thursday, March 30, when he was attacked with an empty Jack Daniel’s bottle around 10:00 P.M.

Jimenez was walking a female friend home near the area of 2nd and Bandini streets when two men suddenly approached Evan.

“They approached him and asked him where he was from. He said that he wasn’t from anywhere. A Hispanic guy pushed him and my nephew fell and got back up. Then the Hispanic guy grabbed a bottle from the floor and hit him in the face with it,” aunt Debra Alvarado told ABC.

The suspects fled the scene after beating Jimenez. He was left unconscious in the street after the attack, found by a passer-by, and taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, California. He was later transferred to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he is being treated in the ICU.

No suspects have been arrested in the case and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who has information on the suspects to contact police.


A GoFundMe page that was set up to help pay for Jimenez’s medical expenses has raised over $56,000 in one day. Its target goal is $100,000.

Via GoFundMe:

March 30, 2017 seemed like just another regular good day… After a great win of 20-0 against Gardena, one of our own San Pedro High School JV Baseball Players, Evan Jimenez, was jumped and beaten by 2 men when he was walking home from a friends house later that night.  Evan was hit over the head/face with a Jack Daniels bottle, stepped on, and brutally beaten beyond recognition and left unconscious to die in an alley.

Little did these horrible men realize how strong our Evan is… He is at Harbor UCLA Medical center in ICU fighting for his life!!
A mothers worst nightmare has come true for his mom Charlene and many family members.

Friday, all 3 of his entire baseball family were there along with many other friends. Praying and asking why… One week prior all of these same boys including Evan were saying goodbye to Jesse, a South High baseball player killed tragically in a car accident. This funeral had a heavy impact on Evan as well as all of these boys. They have been through the unimaginable within just a week time.

Charlene is the only provider in the household, and will not be able to return to work for a very long time. I cannot imagine the financial worry she must have and it is the last thing she needs to think about right now. I decided to do this Go Fund Me for her to give her one thing less to worry about so she can focus on Evan.  If you can donate anything to help it will be greatly appreciated.


What Happened?

Evan Jimenez, a 15-year-old baseball player, was attacked by gang members as he walked home after a game in Los Angeles.


Who is Evan Jimenez?

Evan Jimenez is a 15-year-old baseball player for San Pedro High School who was left with serious injuries and was beaten beyond recognition after two L.A. gang members attacked him.

Best Platformer Games 2017: Top 5 Best Platformer Games To Play Now

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Guiding a character through hazard-filled levels and improbable jumps to skirt death with timing and speed is a pleasure that will never get old. Platformer games have enthralled gamers since the days when Donkey Kong ruled arcades, and although the genre is no longer as popular as it once was, the entries that come along these days continue to innovate.

Here’s a look at the best platformer games available right now:


5. Ratchet & Clank

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Developers: Insomniac Games
Platform: PS4

Sony’s answer to Mario has thrives since the PlayStation 2 era. The furry lombax and his robotic sidekick pick up a ton of high-powered, insanely creative weapons that help them make short work of enemies they confront. With smooth level design and engaging boss battles, the game gives fans just what they wanted.

ORDER: Ratchet & Clank


4. New Super Mario Bros. 2

Publishers: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: 3DS

A throwback to Mario’s earliest adventures, this side-scroller delivers the flavor of the likes of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. With the goal of snagging 1 million coins, you race through impressively designed levels, hop on enemies’ heads and face off with Bowser. In a first for the series, downloadable add-on levels expand the fun after the credits roll.

ORDER: New Super Mario Bros. 2 here


3. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Retro Studios
Platform: Wii U

The Donkey Kong Country games ruled the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 days, and this recent release is a resurrection of what made those games fantastic. Collecting bananas and bonus letters, power-slamming on enemies and teaming up with Diddy Kong for special attacks and bonus levels makes for hours of white-knuckle entertainment.

ORDER: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze


2. Rayman Legends

Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, Vita

One of the most visually striking platformers rolls with its distinct style, letting you charge on from one whimsical, mind-bending level to the next. The game was originally released at the tail end of the last generation, so fans of new consoles demanded ports. Ubisoft responded in kind with enhanced versions of the game for the Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U.

ORDER: Rayman Legends


1. Super Mario 3D World

Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Wii U

Select Mario, Luigi, Toad or Peach and take on the thrills and hazards of the Mushroom Kingdom either solo or with up to three pals on the couch. Some of Nintendo’s finest level design can be found here, with levels that mess with gravity and perspective and are filled with hidden secrets.

ORDER: Super Mario 3D World








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Another Fox News Contributor Is Suing The Network For Sexual Harassment

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Julie Roginsky, born April 25, 1973, is a Democratic strategist, television personality, and contributor to the Fox News network. Roginsky appears mainly as a co-host on Outnumbered and an occasional co-host of The Five.

Roginsky, who was born in Moscow, Russia, was primarily raised by her grandparents until she and her parents were allowed to leave the Soviet Union in 1980. Prior to settling in the United States, Roginsky and her family lived briefly in Paris and London.

While in the United States, Roginsky was raised in New York City and Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. She graduated from Princeton Day School and was awarded both her B.A. and M.A from Boston University. Prior to working at Fox News, Roginsky was a contributor at CNBC. Her columns have appeared on FoxNews.com, CNBC.com, Politico, Forbes and the Star-Ledger.

According to New York magazine writer Gabriel Sherman, Roginsky recently filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the network, former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, and current co-president Bill Shine.

Via Variety:

Spokespersons for Fox News Channel and 21st Century Fox were not able to offer immediate comment on Roginsky’s suit, which was filed Monday in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The suit was filed against Fox News Channel, Ailes and Bill Shine, a longtime staffer who is currently co-president of the network.

“We look forward to a public trial in front of a jury in New York City,” said Nancy Erika Smith of the Smith Mullin law firm in Montclair N.J.  Smith represented Carlson in her lawsuit against Ailes. Carlson was awarded as much as $20 million in a settlement after alleging Ailes had subjected her to sexual come-one and other unwanted behavior. Her lawsuit sparked an internal investigation that resulted in lurid disclosures from several current and former Fox News employees about Ailes’ behavior. Since that matter was resolved, 21st Century Fox has offered settlements to other female staffers. In an unrelated matter, The New York Times reported Saturday that Bill O’Reilly, the network’s star anchor, has also faced allegations of unwanted and inappropriate behavior from female employees.

The lawsuit comes on the heels of a New York Times report that claims the cable news giant has paid five women a total of $13 million in sexual assault settlements due to allegations the women made against the network and its star host, Bill O’Reilly.

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