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April Novak Photos: Full Story & Must-See Details on Teacher

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Former Wisconsin teacher April Novak, 32, has been convicted of having sex with a 16-year-old student. On Thursday, she was sentenced to two years in prison.

What Happened?

In April, Novak pleaded no contest to three of the 12 felony counts of sexual assault of a student by school staff filed in December 2015. On top of the prison term, Novak is also required to serve three years of supervised release. She is not permitted to work in any school setting, including as a volunteer at her own children’s schools, and must register as a sex offender.

Novak is said to have admitted to police that she’d had intercourse and oral sex more than a dozen times in her classroom with the student, now 17. She also admitted that although she knew the relationship was wrong, the two had mutual “very strong feelings for each other,” according to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel.

The student had reportedly promised not to tell anyone about their relationship, but in December 2015 another teacher saw the two embracing and possibly kissing inside her classroom and made a report. Novak’s husband filed for divorce the day before she appeared in court on December 22, 2015.

Novak was arrested again earlier this month and charged with disorderly conduct for showing up at her ex-husband’s house and screaming at him and his girlfriend.

Novak was a reading interventionist and literacy coach at Menomonee Falls High School in Menomonee Falls. She worked for the school since August 2013 and had previously been employed by the Brown Deer School District.

Her attorney, Michael Hart, said Novak was “initially was the prey not the hunter,” drawn at first to the boy’s attention and praise, not from a physical attraction. The student’s grandmother disputed this claim, saying that Novak bought him gifts including shoes and expected sex in return.

“I feel for her children, but my grandson suffered, too.”

Novak has two sons under age five, one with special needs.


April Novak

April Novak is a 32-year-old former teacher at Menomonee Falls High School in Wisconsin. On Thursday, she was sentenced to two years in prison for having sex with a 16-year-old student.


Pictures Of Iraqi Forces Driving Out The Remainder Of ISIS Out Of Mosul Are Heartbreaking & Inspiring

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(Photo by Martyn Aim/Getty Images)

This article was originally going to be something else entirely.

Originally, this article was going to be about the ISIS fighters who are attempting to return to European society. Unsurprisingly, they’re having difficulty finding jobs.

And while I was preparing my article, I went over to Getty find a lead image (the photo that appears at the top of articles.) However, what I found changed my mind entirely.

What I found was a plethora of recently uploaded images of Iraqi forces driving out the remaining members of ISIS from Mosul. There are thousands of adjectives to describe these pictures, yet I’m struggling to find one.

Breath-taking. Perspective-changing. Haunting. Inspiring. All the above and then some.

So this weekend, when you’re cross-eyed cause you just shot-gunned you’re 12th beer, take a second to appreciate how lucky you are.

405 Free Way Airplane Crash Photos: Full Story & Must-See Details

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Authorities responded to reports of a plane down on the 405 Freeway Friday morning in Orange County.

The crash occurred on the freeway near the MacArthur Boulevard exit ramp near John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana around 9:30 A.M. local time.

What Happened?

Details are scarce but it appears that a small plane crash landed on the 405 freeway near John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.

The plane crashed on the southbound freeway near the MacArthur Boulevard exit. The Cessna 310 aircraft landed on the freeway short of the runway at 9:35 a.m, the Santa Ana airport tweeted.  The airfield is closed to arrivals, but departures are not affected.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s traffic log, two people were taken out of the plane. Their condition is unknown at this time.

The 405 freeway in Orange County is shut down in both directions.

“All we see is smoke,” Officer Latos Quinn said. Two people were on board the twin-engine Cessna 310 when it crashed “under unknown circumstances,” according to Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the FAA. Their condition was not immediately known.


John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport is an international airport in Orange County, California, United States, with its mailing address in the city of Santa Ana, hence the IATA airport code. It serves north of 10.4 million passengers per year.

National Social Media Day Memes 2017: Best Jokes, Funny Photos, GIFs & Images

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On this moment in time, we look to celebrate the technological outlets that keep us connected, yet so far apart. National Social Media Day began in 2010 on the popular website Mashable. For seven years, this web site has led the charge in “recognizing and celebrating social media’s impact on global communication.”

For many, every day is Social Media Day. They scrounge through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Their objective is to receive another like, message, heart, and possibly create a new connection by repetitively staring at a glowing screen full of memes, photographs, and a litany of personal and non-personal information.

How do you plan on celebrating Social Media Day this year? Send out a special Tweet? Update your status on Facebook? Send out an attractive Instagram photo? The choices are endless. You can still pop on MySpace and see if that old thing is working.

Get connected to the hive!

Brazilian Referee Finally Decides To Fight Back, Pulls Gun On Soccer Player Who Punched Him

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South American referees have a long history of getting their asses handed to them.

It isn’t their fault — they’re just trying to do their job — it’s just that South American soccer leagues aren’t necessarily the most lawful places on Earth.

Usually, you’ll see a ref get hit with a combo or a kick and either continue to ref or just leave entirely.

But not this time. No, this time the ref was fighting back, once and for all.

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Referee Camilo Eustáquio de Souza, was filmed grabbing the weapon from his bag along with a pair of handcuffs last Sunday, as an angry player, named as Marcos Lopes Vieira, disputed the decision and allegedly punched him in the face.

Mercifully Mr de Souza’s extraordinary reaction was too late because Mr Vieira escaped as soon as he saw the ref wasn’t returning with a red card.

The player fled the ground, jumping the Starling Soares Stadium fence in Passos, south east Brazil, to hide in the dressing room. Footage captures Mr de Souza, a police officer, returning to the bench and collecting his stuff as bewildered players look on, giving him a wide berth.

When I used to play, I used to talk A LOT of shit to the referees, so remind me never to join a Brazilian soccer league.

 

 

Miss COED of the Day: Kennedy Frazer of Western Michigan University

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If you’re a college student who wants to be our featured in Miss COED 2018, email your name, Instagram account (set to public), and school to misscoed@teamcoed.com.

Kennedy chose WMU because of its inviting and friendly environment! She’s following in the footsteps of Tim Allen, a graduate of Western Michigan University. They best advice she can give younger girls starting college is to save your money in the summer! Good advice, Kennedy!

You don’t have to attend Western Michigan to be featured as a Miss COED. We’re looking for all the coolest, smartest, most outgoing college women to join Miss COED 2018.

Do you think you’re an awesome representative of your college? Do you like going to home games, telling people where you go to school, taking part in clubs or social activities at college? Do you want the chance to be featured on our site, earn thousands of dollars in prizes, or just gain more followers on social media? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want you to join Miss COED 2018.

Last year our Miss COED competition had over a million votes and it’s an excellent opportunity for exposure, great times, and networking.

Head Into The Holiday Weekend With The Trailer For ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 3

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After more than a year and a half of rumors, speculation, and hype, we are finally approaching the July 30th premiere of the third season of Rick and Morty.

Ever since the first episode surprisingly dropped on April Fool’s Day, fans have been itching for word of when the third season would finally drop. Well, after a live stream event on Thursday night, the Rick and Morty faithful got their long awaited answer.

And not only did fans find out when their (likely) favorite cartoon would be returning to air, but they got the first trailer for season 3 as well.

While the show was certainly a cult hit in it’s first two seasons, it’s boomed into pop culture over the last year, so it looks like the creators have brought the third season to a whole new level.

If that trailer is indication, this season is going to be the funniest, most bizarre, and yes, darkest season yet.

But in all likelihood, no matter what form the third season arrives in, it will stil be the funniest show on television.

PlayStation Plus Free Games: July 2017 Games List & Lineup

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July is fast-approaching, which means plenty of free games will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers. It’s time to check out those freebies you’ll want to sink your teeth into tomorrow. Who doesn’t like free stuff?

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase that “the best things in life are free.” I also bet you’re scratching your brain, trying to guess what free games will be at your disposal this July. Look below and you’ll see the six selected games that only PS Plus subscribers can play for free…

PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2017 List

  1. Until Dawn, PS4
  2. Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series, PS4
  3. Tokyo Jungle, PS3
  4. Darkstalkers Resurrection, PS3
  5. Element4l, PS Vita
  6. Don’t Die, Mr. Robot!, PS Vita, cross-buy with PS4

What’s Until Dawn about?

Until Dawn is an interactive, dramatic, survival horror, adventure game. The game doesn’t have a single linear outcome, as it utilizes the butterfly effect; as one small decision can have a ripple effect that changes the outcome. Your character is with a group of friends who are just trying to survive as a psychotic killer is looking to hunt them down. You will make moral and ethical decisions throughout the game and decide whether or not to save your friend’s life. The introductory setting is a forest, which really reflects on that old-school horror feel.

This game is only available of PlayStation 4.


What’s Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series about?

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series is an episodic graphic adventure, where point-and-click is the main style of game-play. In every episode, they’ll be at least five moments, in which the player must make a significant decision that may be a life or death situation. You’ll be able to play as one of five members of servants of the House of Forrester. It’s time to get medieval on your cyber ass!

This game is only free for PlayStation 4, PS Plus subscribers.


What’s Tokyo Jungle about?

 

Toyko Jungle is set in a deserted, decaying city. Humans are gone and wild animals reign supreme in Toyko. Each mission is centered around an animal’s will for survival, as they fed off foes, hide from predators and hunt down prey. Some of the playable animals include: a Pomeranian, a beagle, a sika deer, a hyena, a lion, and more. At the end, the player finds out why humans have disappeared. Can you survive the jungle?

This game is only available for PlayStation 3.


What’s Darkstalkers Resurrection about?

Darkstalkers Resurrection is actually two games in one. You’ll be able to play two classic 2D fighting games in the Darkstalkers series enhanced with HD graphics and online capabilities. It’s time to fight once again in Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge (1995) and Darkstalkers 3. This compilation has received nearly universal praise from fans and critics alike.

This game is only free for PlayStation 3, PS Plus subscribers.


What’s Element4l about?

Element4l is an abstract platformer game, in which your main character can shift between four elemental states on the journey of survival. They’ll be no enemies or weapons, but they’ll certainly be obstacles in your path. The elements that you can choose from are air, ice, stone, and fire. There are four unique levels, which contains their very own separate color schemes and puzzles. This separate sections include the heart, mind, willpower, and imagination.

This game is only free for PS Vita, PS Plus subscribers.


What’s Don’t Die, Mr. Robot! about?

Don’t Die, Mr. Robot! is a colorful arcade experience. You’ll control Mr. Robot, a cute little yellow automaton that is being chased by some many different enemies. These foes want to put an end to our robot friend. You’ll need to collect fruit to fend off these killer obstacles.

This game is available free for PS Vita, PS Plus subscribers. The fast-paced arcade game is also available for cross-buy on PS4.


There’s Still Time To Download The June 2017 Free Game Lineup For PS Plus Subscribers!

Hey, gamer! Want as much free games as possible? Well, today is the last day you’ll have access to the June 2017 free games list on your PS Plus subscription. Only one day left to take advantage of the offer. And if you miss up on this opportunity, you’ll need to pay out of pocket to play June’s free game line-up. Download those bad boys while you still can!


Dr. Henry Bello: Full Story & Must-See Details On Doctor’s Shooting Spree

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Dr. Henry Bello: Full Story & Must-See Details On Shooting Spree

Dr. Henry Bello, 45, is identified as the shooter at Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx in New York. Witnesses saw the suspect dressed in a doctor’s coat, while he fired upon other doctors with an M-16 rifle. Three doctors have been shot in the melee.

Fox 5 New York originally confirmed the name of the shooting suspect.

Police responded to a call about a gunman (in a doctor’s coat) shooting down multiple doctors with a rifle. The New York Post reports that the 35-year-old suspect was “known” by members of the hospital staff.

When and Where Did the Shooting Transpire?

This mass shooting occurred at around 3 p.m. on the east coast at 173rd Street and Grand Concourse in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx hospital.


How Many People Were Shot?

According to reports, six people have been injured in the shooting, including three doctors (who were shot). The suspect wore all black underneath his doctor’s coat.  The shooter “is a 35-year-old ex-employee using an M-16 type rifle,” reported The New York Daily News.

The shooting spanned multiple floors of Lebanon Hospital. The suspect is believed to be a family physician who worked at the hospital.


Hospital Staff (Doctors & Nurses) Feared For Their Lives

According to CBS, reports from the scene of the crime paint a picture of a hospital under siege. Doctors and nurses reportedly barricaded themselves in rooms as gun shots rang out through the hospital.

According to CNN, the suspect committed suicide. An ID badge was found on the alleged shooter, which identified him as employee Henry Bello. “The body of a woman who was shot was found near the body of the shooting suspect,” CNN reported.

A police spokesman confirmed on Twitter that “One shooter is deceased at the hospital.”


Police Followed A Trail of Blood

According to The New York Daily News, police followed a trail of blood to locate the body of the shooter.

NYPD tweeted, “Due to reports of a shooting incident at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, avoid the area of 1650 Grand Concourse.”


Dr. Henry Bello’s Criminal History

Henry Bello was busted back in August 28, 2004, for sex abuse and unlawful imprisonment in Manhattan. A 23-year-old woman alleged that Bello groped her crotch, held her arms, lifted her up and carried her off, saying, “You’re coming with me.” The outcome of this case remains unclear.

Bello was arrested again in Manhattan, on October 9, 2009. The reason for the arrest is not publicly known. Records for that case have been sealed.

Happy Birthday, Alicia Fox: This Smokin’ WWE Star Turns 31

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Monday Night Raw‘s resident Fox just turned 31. She began her WWE career in 2008 as a “wedding planner” on SmackDown for Edge and Vickie Guerrero’s wedding that went wrong. Alicia has went on to become a former WWE Divas Champion and a reoccurring character on WWE’s flagship show each and every Monday Night.

Ms. Fox also appears on the Tuesday night program WWE 205 Live. On that show, she usually accompanies her onscreen boyfriend Noam Dar during his matches. Fox and Dar’s unusual relationship has added much needed comic relief to WWE’s developing Cruiserweight division.

Alicia is also a cast member of the hit E! reality series Total Divas, alongside some of the top performers in WWE’s women’s division. Fox first appeared on the program in 2013, and made several guest appearances until she was made an official cast member for the second half of the third season in January 2015.

She was born on June 30, 1986. Victoria Elizabeth Crawford is his birth name. Ms. Crawford is a model, actress, professional wrestling, and an extremely attractive female. Today, we celebrate this superstar’s 31st birthday with 31 of her hottest photos in existence. Enjoy!



National Meteor Watch Day Memes 2017: Best Jokes, Funny Photos, GIFs & Images

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Tonight, hopefully the sky will be clear enough to watch shooting stars burn across the atmosphere. Friday, June 30, 2017 is an unofficial national holiday entirely dedicating to watching meteors (and social media).

Make a wish upon that shooting star you see tonight. It’ll be glowing red and yellow, radiant and bright. Think of the best request for this fallen magical rock. And on this night, you might get exactly what you want.

Alright. Alright. I’m not the best at rhymes.

Where did the shooting star legend originate?

This legend is believed to have originated between the time of around AD 127-151. Greek astronomer Ptolemy concocted the shooting star myth, as he believed Gods gaze down towards the Earth between the spheres occasionally out of curiosity. While the Gods are looking down, legend has it that stars fall through the gaps, creating shooting stars across the night sky. And since the Gods are already looking our way, they’d be much more open to granting our wishes.

What do you wish for, reader? Hopefully, not asteroids…

Asteroid Day Memes 2017: Best Jokes, Funny Photos, GIFs & Images

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Friday, June 30, 2017, is recognized as the third annual International Asteroid Day. This date is dedicated to global awareness to educate more people about asteroids. You know, those fiery objects from space that supposedly wiped out the dinosaurs.

It’s time to look up at that night sky and hope that the shooting star isn’t a giant asteroid about to make impact. Hopefully, Mother Earth can avoid another catastrophe worse than any election outcome.

You won’t have Morgan Freeman’s soothing voice to calm you like in the film Deep Impact. If a colossal asteroid strikes, you’re probably going to be hit with a heavy dose of reality’s destruction.

Here’s a 24/7 live stream to watch and celebrate the asteroid party.

And oh, don’t forget that today is also National Meteor Watching Day. So, when you look up at the sky tonight, try to enjoy the beauty and don’t think too much about global annihilation via asteroid blast…

This Guy Buys A Parachute Off The Internet, And Decides To Jump Hundreds Of Feet Off A Balcony As A Woman Cries

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The world will never be short of people doing stupid sh*t. This dude from Brazil is going viral for jumping off an insanely-high balcony, while we can hear a crying woman and child in the background. He risked it all and jumped with a parachute he bought online.

Here is a guy who thought it’d be wise to test out his internet parachute with a drop that is easily a few hundred feet down. The crying women pleads for this dude to stop his foolishness. She didn’t want him to jump. But this guy is a free man…

Free to do stupid sh*t:

And of course the good people on YouTube will always chime in with their two cents…

I wonder if Putin had anything to do with the outcome of this video…

He got a pot-belly and he is damn proud!

I wonder what was on the ground below…

Sounds like someone just got the daddy jitters…

Okay, this next one is just plain mean…

I wonder what’s next for this thrill-seeker…

What Happens When You Ask The Internet To Photoshop Out ‘Shirtless Bro’ From This Engagement Photo? You Get Memes!

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Rule number one of the internet, never put your guard down or you will become a meme. Don’t believe me? Look at this beaming couple who just got engaged. And who’s that fella in the background? The Zach Galifiankis of the group, perhaps. Well, whoever he is, the internet loves him.

One Facebook user thought it’d a good idea to ask for a little assistance in getting that shirtless dude out of her friend’s sister’s engagement photo. She wanted to get that bro outta there! But the internet had other plans…

Let’s just say those f**ker on the internet put that dude everywhere…

Woman Asks Internet To Photoshop Engagement Photo, Shirtless Guy

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How else did people f*ck with this couple’s engagement photo. Take a peek at the gallery and see for yourself…

Spoiler alert: the memes are savage!

NBA Free Agency 2017: Latest Signings, Updates, News & Rumors

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NBA free agency begins July 1, and there promises to be a ton of activity in the first few days. The free agency market this year may not have the franchise-altering talent, but there are plenty of solid players who will help teams. The salary cap did not increase as much as expected so teams will have to be extra careful when picking their free agents. Some players will be overpaid, some players will be bargains, and some will make no sense. Free agency in the NBA is an exciting time on the sports’ calendar, and this year should be no different. Tune in here all week to get the latest free agent news and rumors.

Beginning of Free Agency: July 1-

Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

Blake Griffin will look to re-sign with the Clippers

Jeff Teague is likely going to sign with the Timberwolves

 


Little Rock Nightclub Shooting: Full Story & Must-See Details On Nightclub Shooting

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Power Ultra Lounge Shooting: Full & Must-See Details Of Nightclub

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Police report that 28 people were injured during a shooting at a Little Rock Nightclub, while 25 people are shot (there was three unrelated injuries). The shooting occurred at about 2:30 A.M. EST, early Saturday morning. Authorities claim that the incident erupted over a dispute at the club, and it wasn’t terror-related.

“We do NOT believe this incident was an active shooter or terror related incident. It appears to have been a dispute at a concert,” the city police posted on its Twitter account.

How are the victims holding up?

Authorities say that the 28 people injured in the shooting will likely survive.

Little Rock’s mayor Mark Stodola says that he’s “heart is broken” over the ordeal. The mayor wrote on his Facebook page that, “We are committed to doing everything possible to bring safety to our city. We need everyone to help.”

Stodola promises that more information will be released this afternoon. So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

“One is too many. Seventeen is very alarming and certainly disturbing,” Little Rock Police Chief Kenton Buckner told reporters. The police chief said there was “some sort of dispute broke out between people inside” the club and that there are “probably multiple shooting suspects.”


Where did the shooting take place?

Shots rang out at the Power Ultra Lounge on 220 W. 6th St, Little Rock, Arkansas. As a result, police have cordoned off the block, while crime scene technicians attempt to gather evidence inside and outside the club.

The ground of Power Ultra Lounge is littered with empty cubs and covered with shards of glass from second-floor windows.

Power Ultra Lounge Shooting: Full & Must-See Details Of Nightclub

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Video of the Shooting

A video popped on Facebook capturing the ordeal at this Little Rock nightclub. The shooting occurred during a musical performance or a “mini-concert” at the club.  Finese 2Tymes, a performer from Memphis, Tennessee, was rapping while gunfire broke out. In just 11 seconds, 25 shots were fired.

Canada Day 2017 Memes: Best Jokes, Funny Photos, GIFs & Images

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Grab a moose because it’s Canada Day, folks! It’s that time of the year to choke down flap-jacks soaked with maple syrup next to smoked, thick cut bacon (the Canadian kind). It’s also about time to check out some dank Canada memes, and that’s where I come in…

I’ve scrounged Googly on a most polite journey to the heart of Canadian culture comedy. You’ll laugh your arse off when you see what I got, buck-o!

Canada Day isn’t actually Canadian Independence Day. This day marks the historic event when the three separate colonies of the north united; Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick formed into a single Dominion within British Empire. The Constitution Act, 1867 (then known as the British North America Act, 1867) was officially signed into law on July 1, 1867. On this day, Canada was born, buddy! That’s 150 years of hockey puckin’, soary sayin’, syrup-suckin’ good times!

But enough about historic mumbo jumbo. It’s time to check out some memes, why don’t ‘cha?

Happy Canada Day, eh!

Miss COED of the Day: Dresden Sutherland of Oklahoma State University

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If you’re a college student who wants to be our featured in Miss COED 2018, email your name, Instagram account (set to public), and school to misscoed@teamcoed.com.

Dresden chose Oklahoma State University because of their veterinary school and the majors they offered. Dresden is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority as well as a member of the Vet Club on campus.  She is a proud supporter of all OSU Cowboys sports teams and hopes to get into her schools veterinary school soon!

You don’t have to be an aspiring Veterinarian to be featured as a Miss COED. We’re looking for all the coolest, smartest, most outgoing college women to join Miss COED 2018.

Do you think you’re an awesome representative of your college? Do you like going to home games, telling people where you go to school, taking part in clubs or social activities at college? Do you want the chance to be featured on our site, earn thousands of dollars in prizes, or just gain more followers on social media? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want you to join Miss COED 2018.

Last year our Miss COED competition had over a million votes and it’s an excellent opportunity for exposure, great times, and networking.

The Internet Goes Off On Celtics GM Danny Ainge For Not Picking Up Paul George When He Had The Chance

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Paul George was drafted to the OKC Thunder last night for a pair mid-level players, Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis who are now on their way to the Indiana Pacers. And the while, Celtics fans are extremely pissed off at their general manager Danny Ainge, and they’re letting him know all about their displeasure online.

The Celtic fans berate their GM for not trying to secure Paul George. One Twitter user has labelled Ainge an asset “hoarder” for his stubborn/foolish ways in trading. Others have doubted his intelligence and abilities. Needless to say, people are pissed at Danny Ainge…

Twitter user Joe provides a picture perfect image of this sad Celtic clown…

Ainge is still a Blockbuster guy in the age of Netflix.

Boy, did Danny miss out..

Close but no cigar…

We need a meeting to discuss the event’s of last night…

Here’s the hoarder I was talking about…

Some are still trying to shake off the shock of stupidity…

It’s no longer Everybody Hates Chris

Yup, Danny Boy missed out like a motherf*cker…

Danny Ainge was leaking what?

Hey, maybe it’ll all work out for the best. Many on the internet don’t think so. But personally, it’s always best to play troll’s advocate…


Here’s Why Venus Williams Is Being Sued In The Wrongful Death Case Of A 78-Year-Old Man

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Pro-tennis star Venus Williams, 37, was involved in a car accident early this month in Florida, which killed a 78-year-old man. Now, the family of the victim is looking to sue Williams in a wrongful death case, alleging negligence. A police report claims that Williams is at fault in the accident which took an elderly man’s life on June 9th in Palm Beach Gardens.

The victim of the crash is 78-year-old Jerome Barson, who died in the hospital almost two weeks after the crash. The lawsuit states that Barson suffered “severed main arteries, massive internal bleeding, a fractured spine, and massive internal organ damage.”

Barson passed away on his wife’s birthday. Linda Barson turned 68-years-old when her husband passed away in the ICU. The lawsuit states that Linda received a cracked sternum and shattered right arm. Linda also received a broken her right wrist, hand and several fingers. She was the driver of the vehicle that crashed into Williams.

But according to authorities, “(Williams) is at fault for violating the right of way of (the Barsons),” the report said. There is no mention in the report of Williams being cited.”

On the police report, Linda reports driving west in the right lane, and while approaching an intersection, she slowed down and halted for a traffic light. When that light turned green, Baron drove her 2016 Hyundai Accent into the intersection. Then outta nowhere, Williams’ 2010 Toyota Sequoia cut in front of Barson’s vehicle.

Barson told police that she couldn’t avoid the crash.

Williams made a statement for the police regarding the now-fatal crash. According to the report, Williams told authorities that she stopped at the center of the intersection as a result of other traffic. Williams claims to have not seen Barson’s car when she crossed that intersection. According to that same report, Williams’ vehicle was driving at a speed of about 5 mph.

Linda Barson’s attorney, Michael Steinger, released a statement regarding the crash.

“Mrs. Barson is suffering intense grief and doesn’t know how she will go on,” said Steinger. “Her husband of 35 years was struck by Venus Williams, who was at fault in a car accident, which ultimately resulted in Mr. Barson being hospitalized 14 days with multiple surgeries which resulted in his death.”

On Friday evening, Venus Williams took to Facebook to express empathy for the Barsons. “I am devastated and heartbroken by this accident. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jerome Barson and I continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.”

Williams’ attorney Malcolm Cunningham told reporters at CNN that, “Ms. Williams entered the intersection on a green light. The police report estimates that Ms. Williams was traveling at 5 mph when Mrs. Barson crashed into her. Authorities did not issue Ms. Williams with any citations or traffic violations. This is an unfortunate accident and Venus expresses her deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one.”

Meanwhile, Venus Williams trains in London for Wimbledon, an event she’s won on five occasions. She’s a seven-time Grand Slam champion and might just be in a heap of legal trouble.

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