Metro.usMyMetro Events http://www.metro.us Thu, 23 May 2013 13:39:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Bystander live-Tweets London machete attack http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/bystyander-live-tweets-london-machete-attack/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/bystyander-live-tweets-london-machete-attack/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 22:42:55 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155884 Three women shield the dead soldier's body Three women shield the dead soldier's body[/caption] Police officers in a southeastern London neighborhood shot two assailants after they allegedly killed a person with a machete. According to reports the victim is a soldier from a nearby barracks. The attack happened near the Woolwich Barracks. Nick Robinson, political editor of the British Broadcasting Corporation, confirmed that British government was treating the attack as terror-related. A bystander who witnessed the gruesome act of violence live-tweeted the entire event. [related tag="London"] Mashable first reported on the live tweets. The Twitter account has not been verified yet but the time of the tweets match the time of the attack. According to geolocation data, the Twitter user was also recently in the area of the attack. A video has been circulating of the man thought to have been involved in the beheading of the soldier. “I apologize that women had to witness this today but in our country our women see this happening all the time,” the man speaking with a London accent says in the video. Another witness named James told London’s LBC radio, “We saw clearly two knives, meat cleavers. They were big kitchen knives like you would use in a buthcer’s. They were hacking at this poor guy. We thought they were trying to remove organs from him.” “These two guys were crazed, they were not there, they were just animals. They then dragged him from the pavement and dumped his body in the middle of the road,” James said. Below are the bystander's tweets. ]]> Three women shield the dead soldier's body
Three women shield the dead soldier’s body

Police officers in a southeastern London neighborhood shot two assailants after they allegedly killed a person with a machete. According to reports the victim is a soldier from a nearby barracks. The attack happened near the Woolwich Barracks.

Nick Robinson, political editor of the British Broadcasting Corporation, confirmed that British government was treating the attack as terror-related.

A bystander who witnessed the gruesome act of violence live-tweeted the entire event.

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Mashable first reported on the live tweets. The Twitter account has not been verified yet but the time of the tweets match the time of the attack.

According to geolocation data, the Twitter user was also recently in the area of the attack.

A video has been circulating of the man thought to have been involved in the beheading of the soldier.

“I apologize that women had to witness this today but in our country our women see this happening all the time,” the man speaking with a London accent says in the video.

Another witness named James told London’s LBC radio, “We saw clearly two knives, meat cleavers. They were big kitchen knives like you would use in a buthcer’s. They were hacking at this poor guy. We thought they were trying to remove organs from him.”

“These two guys were crazed, they were not there, they were just animals. They then dragged him from the pavement and dumped his body in the middle of the road,” James said.

Below are the bystander’s tweets.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/bystyander-live-tweets-london-machete-attack/feed/ 0 Sisters kicked out of mall for wearing ‘F*** Cancer’ hats http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/sisters-kicked-out-of-mall-for-wearing-f-cancer-hats/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/sisters-kicked-out-of-mall-for-wearing-f-cancer-hats/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:56 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155806 Sister Zakia and Tasha Clarke recently lost their mother, Jackie Underwood, to breast cancer at age 51. Ever since the two sisters have been donning hats that say “Fu** Cancer.” “That’s how we feel. It took our mom away. It’s a demon. It’s the devil,” Zakia told the Philadelphia Daily News. “There are no other words you can use to explain how you feel. You want cancer to get cancer and die.” Zakia and Tasha wore the hats when they went shopping for funeral dresses at the King of Prussia Mall on Sunday. [related tag="cancer"] While at the food court they were approached by a security guard who told them to take the hats off immediately. Tasha refused asking the security guard to show her “something in writing.” Then the girls were ordered to leave the mall and the guard called for backup. That is when seven additional security guards showed up and the two girls were escorted to the mall office where they met by a police officer. Zakia said the police officer said, “I find it offensive that you even have that hat that says ‘Fu** CANCER.” “He said, ‘It’s their mall, they want you out, you have to get out,’” Zakia said. The Associated Press reached the King of Prussia Mall manager, Robert Hall, who said he stands by the decision to kick the girls out of the mall. He clams the sister violated the code of conduct by displaying profanity. The girls’ other sister, Makia, who was not wearing a hat, told ABC 6 that there are multiple stores in the mall that sell t-shirts with profanity. The sisters plan on putting their caps back on and protesting outside the mall Thursday night.]]>

Sister Zakia and Tasha Clarke recently lost their mother, Jackie Underwood, to breast cancer at age 51.

Ever since the two sisters have been donning hats that say “Fu** Cancer.”

“That’s how we feel. It took our mom away. It’s a demon. It’s the devil,” Zakia told the Philadelphia Daily News. “There are no other words you can use to explain how you feel. You want cancer to get cancer and die.”

Zakia and Tasha wore the hats when they went shopping for funeral dresses at the King of Prussia Mall on Sunday.

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While at the food court they were approached by a security guard who told them to take the hats off immediately.

Tasha refused asking the security guard to show her “something in writing.”

Then the girls were ordered to leave the mall and the guard called for backup. That is when seven additional security guards showed up and the two girls were escorted to the mall office where they met by a police officer.

Zakia said the police officer said, “I find it offensive that you even have that hat that says ‘Fu** CANCER.”

“He said, ‘It’s their mall, they want you out, you have to get out,’” Zakia said.

The Associated Press reached the King of Prussia Mall manager, Robert Hall, who said he stands by the decision to kick the girls out of the mall. He clams the sister violated the code of conduct by displaying profanity.

The girls’ other sister, Makia, who was not wearing a hat, told ABC 6 that there are multiple stores in the mall that sell t-shirts with profanity.

The sisters plan on putting their caps back on and protesting outside the mall Thursday night.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/sisters-kicked-out-of-mall-for-wearing-f-cancer-hats/feed/ 0 Tech world reacts to GIF pronunciation http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/tech-world-reacts-to-gif-pronunciation/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/tech-world-reacts-to-gif-pronunciation/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:52 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155742 Last night the world got its answer to one of the most puzzling questions: How do you pronounce GIF. It is with a hard or soft G? At the 17th annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street, the inventor of the GIF, Steve Wilhite, accepted the award for Lifetime Achievement by ending, once and for all, the pronunciation debate. [related tag="tech"] Instead of giving a 5-word acceptance speech, Wilhite chose to accept his award with a GIF. “It’s pronounced “JIF” not “GIF,”” a GIF on the screen read. Despite clarification from the inventor himself, there are still some who refuse to accept the real pronunciation. According to Daily Intelligencer other Webby guests were skeptical. Randi Zuckerberg, Mark’s sister, said her “whole world has been turned upsdie down,” since she always pronounced it with a hard G. “I usually do JIF. I usually try to do it properly. I don’t really care; I won’t correct anybody, but I usually go with JIF. Both are pretty weird words,” said newly rich Tumblr founder, David Karp. “It’s Graphic Interchange Format, and you would think it was a ‘Gah’ sound, a hard G.” President Barack Obama’s e-campaign team felt the strongest about the revelation. “F*** that sh**,” Harper Reed, Obama’s former chief technology officer told Daily Intelligencer. “It is GIF. The Obama campaign’s digital director, Teddy Goff, said, “it is GIF all the way, and I do not care what the founder thinks.” “If people think it’s JIF, they’re not very smart, said Michael Slaby, Obama’s former chief integration and innovation officer. “Sometimes you create a monster and that monster takes a life of its own, and the GIF has taken on a life of its own apart from the founder and his intent.”]]>

Last night the world got its answer to one of the most puzzling questions: How do you pronounce GIF. It is with a hard or soft G?

At the 17th annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street, the inventor of the GIF, Steve Wilhite, accepted the award for Lifetime Achievement by ending, once and for all, the pronunciation debate.

Instead of giving a 5-word acceptance speech, Wilhite chose to accept his award with a GIF.

“It’s pronounced “JIF” not “GIF,”” a GIF on the screen read.

Despite clarification from the inventor himself, there are still some who refuse to accept the real pronunciation.

According to Daily Intelligencer other Webby guests were skeptical.

Randi Zuckerberg, Mark’s sister, said her “whole world has been turned upsdie down,” since she always pronounced it with a hard G.

“I usually do JIF. I usually try to do it properly. I don’t really care; I won’t correct anybody, but I usually go with JIF. Both are pretty weird words,” said newly rich Tumblr founder, David Karp. “It’s Graphic Interchange Format, and you would think it was a ‘Gah’ sound, a hard G.”

President Barack Obama’s e-campaign team felt the strongest about the revelation.

“F*** that sh**,” Harper Reed, Obama’s former chief technology officer told Daily Intelligencer. “It is GIF.

The Obama campaign’s digital director, Teddy Goff, said, “it is GIF all the way, and I do not care what the founder thinks.”

“If people think it’s JIF, they’re not very smart, said Michael Slaby, Obama’s former chief integration and innovation officer. “Sometimes you create a monster and that monster takes a life of its own, and the GIF has taken on a life of its own apart from the founder and his intent.”

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/22/tech-world-reacts-to-gif-pronunciation/feed/ 0 Brad Pitt retires from onscreen sex scenes http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/brad-pitt-retires-from-onscreen-sex-scenes/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/brad-pitt-retires-from-onscreen-sex-scenes/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:33 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155610 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt together in Mumbai with their children in 2006. Credit: Getty Images Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt together in Mumbai with their children in 2006. Credit: Getty Images[/caption] With his new film "World War Z" coming out next month Brad Pitt is making headlines recently. After he revealed he might be face blind: meaning he does not remember anyone’s faces, it is now announced, via an Esquire interview, that he is done with sex scenes. As we write this, we can hear teenage hearts from the 1990s breaking worldwide. [related tag="Brad-Pitt"] According to Esquire, Brad Pitt avoids onscreen sex scenes, out of respect for Angelina Jolie, and she does the same for him. Pitt’s interview in the June/July issue of the magazine includes a quote from his good friend Frank Pollaro about the romance and love between Pitt and Jolie. “Once I walked in and Angie was standing there and Zahara [the couple’s eight-year-old daughter] walked up and said, ‘Daddy, you’re not going to start making out with Mommy again, are you?’ And it’s like that,” Frank revealed. “This is a guy who has tried not to do any sex scenes with other women since he’s met Angelina. He’s crazy about her, and she’s the same way about him.” Pitt also opened up about his current relationship with Jolie as well as his ex-marriage to Jennifer Aniston. “For a long time I thought I did too much damage – drug damage. I was a bit of a drifter. I went years fucking off. But then I got burnt out and felt that I was wasting my opportunity. It was a conscious change. This was about a decade ago. It was an epiphany – a decision not to squander my opportunities. It was a feeling of get up. Because otherwise, what’s the point?” Pitt says he’s the happiest he’s ever been now. “ I have a handful of close friends and I have my family and I haven’t known life to be any happier,” he said. “I’m making things. I just haven’t known life to be any happier.” His new film “World War Z” will hit theaters June 21.]]> Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt together in Mumbai with their children in 2006. Credit: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt together in Mumbai with their children in 2006. Credit: Getty Images

With his new film “World War Z” coming out next month Brad Pitt is making headlines recently. After he revealed he might be face blind: meaning he does not remember anyone’s faces, it is now announced, via an Esquire interview, that he is done with sex scenes.

As we write this, we can hear teenage hearts from the 1990s breaking worldwide.

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According to Esquire, Brad Pitt avoids onscreen sex scenes, out of respect for Angelina Jolie, and she does the same for him.

Pitt’s interview in the June/July issue of the magazine includes a quote from his good friend Frank Pollaro about the romance and love between Pitt and Jolie.

“Once I walked in and Angie was standing there and Zahara [the couple’s eight-year-old daughter] walked up and said, ‘Daddy, you’re not going to start making out with Mommy again, are you?’ And it’s like that,” Frank revealed.

“This is a guy who has tried not to do any sex scenes with other women since he’s met Angelina. He’s crazy about her, and she’s the same way about him.”

Pitt also opened up about his current relationship with Jolie as well as his ex-marriage to Jennifer Aniston.

“For a long time I thought I did too much damage – drug damage. I was a bit of a drifter. I went years fucking off. But then I got burnt out and felt that I was wasting my opportunity. It was a conscious change. This was about a decade ago. It was an epiphany – a decision not to squander my opportunities. It was a feeling of get up. Because otherwise, what’s the point?”

Pitt says he’s the happiest he’s ever been now.

“ I have a handful of close friends and I have my family and I haven’t known life to be any happier,” he said. “I’m making things. I just haven’t known life to be any happier.”

His new film “World War Z” will hit theaters June 21.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/brad-pitt-retires-from-onscreen-sex-scenes/feed/ 0 Full list of Teen Choice 2013 nominations http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/full-list-of-teen-choice-2013-nominations/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/full-list-of-teen-choice-2013-nominations/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 16:42:53 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155543 Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at the German premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" Credit: Getty Images Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at the German premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2"
Credit: Getty Images[/caption] Is anyone surprised ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ leads the movie categories for most Teen Choice 2013 nominations? The awards show, which celebrates the hottest teen icons in television, film, music, sports, fashion and comedy announced this year’s nominees. [related tag="Twilight"] The awards show will be broadcast on FOX on Sunday, August 11. As of today, teens can vote one a day per category. The full list of nominees is below: MOVIES Choice Movie: Action “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” “Iron Man 3” “Skyfall” “The Bourne Legacy” “The Dark Knight Rises” Choice Movie Actor: Action Christian Bale, “The Dark Knight Rises” Daniel Craig, “Skyfall” Robert Downey, Jr., “Iron Man 3” Chris Hemsworth, “Red Dawn” Dwayne Johnson, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Choice Movie Actress: Action Jessica Biel, “Total Recall” Anne Hathaway, “The Dark Knight Rises” Adrianne Palicki, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Gwyneth Paltrow, “Iron Man 3” Rachel Weisz, “The Bourne Legacy” Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy “Beautiful Creatures” “Iron Man 3” “Oblivion” “Oz the Great and Powerful” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Tom Cruise, “Oblivion” Robert Downey, Jr., “Iron Man 3” James Franco, “Oz the Great and Powerful” Taylor Lautner, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Mila Kunis, “Oz the Great and Powerful” Gwyneth Paltrow, “Iron Man 3” Saoirse Ronan, “The Host” Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Michelle Williams, “Oz the Great and Powerful” Choice Movie: Drama “Argo” “Les Misérables” “The Great Gatsby” “The Impossible” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Choice Movie Actor: Drama Ben Affleck, “Argo” Bradley Cooper, “The Words” Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Great Gatsby” Hugh Jackman, “Les Misérables” Logan Lerman, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Choice Movie Actress: Drama Halle Berry, “The Call” Anne Hathaway, “Les Misérables” Carey Mulligan, “The Great Gatsby” Emma Watson, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Naomi Watts, “The Impossible” Choice Movie: Comedy “Identity Thief” “Peeples” “Pitch Perfect” “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” “Warm Bodies” Choice Movie Actor: Comedy Skylar Astin, “Pitch Perfect” Jason Bateman, “Identity Thief” Steve Carell, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” Nicholas Hoult, “Warm Bodies” Craig Robinson, “Peeples” Choice Movie Actress: Comedy Anna Kendrick, “Pitch Perfect” Melissa McCarthy, “Identity Thief” Kerry Washington, “Peeples” Olivia Wilde, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” Rebel Wilson, “Pitch Perfect” Choice Movie: Romance “Beautiful Creatures” “Les Misérables” “Safe Haven” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” “Warm Bodies” Choice Movie Actor: Romance Josh Duhamel, “Safe Haven” Alden Ehrenreich, “Beautiful Creatures” Nicholas Hoult, “Warm Bodies” Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” Eddie Redmayne, “Les Misérables” Choice Movie Actress: Romance Jessica Biel, “Playing for Keeps” Alice Englert, “Beautiful Creatures” Julianne Hough, “Safe Haven” Amanda Seyfried, “Les Misérables” Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” TELEVISION Choice TV Show: Drama “Gossip Girl” “Nashville” “Pretty Little Liars” “Revenge” “Switched At Birth” Choice TV Actor: Drama Penn Badgley, “Gossip Girl” Joshua Bowman, “Revenge” Lucas Grabeel, “Switched At Birth” Ian Harding, “Pretty Little Liars” Nick Wechsler, “Revenge” Choice TV Actress: Drama Troian Bellisario, “Pretty Little Liars” Blake Lively, “Gossip Girl” Vanessa Marano, “Switched At Birth” Hayden Panettiere, “Nashville” Emily VanCamp, “Revenge” Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi “Arrow” “Beauty and The Beast” “Once Upon a Time” “Supernatural” “The Vampire Diaries” Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Jensen Ackles, “Supernatural” Stephen Amell, “Arrow” Jared Padalecki, “Supernatural” Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries” Paul Wesley, “The Vampire Diaries” Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Katie Cassidy, “Arrow” Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries” Ginnifer Goodwin, “Once Upon a Time” Kat Graham, “The Vampire Diaries” Kristin Kreuk, “Beauty and the Beast” Choice TV Show: Action “Chicago Fire” “Elementary” “Hawaii Five-0” “NCIS: Los Angeles” “Nikita” Choice TV Actor: Action Scott Caan, “Hawaii Five-0” LL Cool J, “NCIS: Los Angeles” Jonny Lee Miller, “Elementary” Jesse Spencer, “Chicago Fire” Shane West, “Nikita” Choice TV Actress: Action Lyndsy Fonseca, “Nikita” Lucy Liu, “Elementary” Grace Park, “Hawaii Five-0” Maggie Q, “Nikita” Monica Raymund, “Chicago Fire” Choice TV Show: Comedy “The Big Bang Theory” GLEE “Modern Family” NEW GIRL “Suburgatory” Choice TV Actor: Comedy Chris Colfer, GLEE Jake Johnson, NEW GIRL Ashton Kutcher, “Two And a Half Men” Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory” Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family” Choice TV Actress: Comedy Kaley Cuoco, “The Big Bang Theory” Zooey Deschanel, NEW GIRL Mindy Kaling, THE MINDY PROJECT Lea Michele, GLEE Bridgit Mendler, “Good Luck Charlie” Choice TV: Animated Show “Adventure Time” BOB’S BURGERS FAMILY GUY “Gravity Falls” THE SIMPSONS Choice TV: Reality Competition Show AMERICAN IDOL “The Bachelor” “Dancing with the Stars” “The Voice” THE X FACTOR Choice TV: Reality Show “Dance Moms” “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” “Married to Jonas” “Tia & Tamera” MUSIC Choice Male Artist Justin Bieber Bruno Mars Phillip Phillips Pitbull Justin Timberlake Choice Female Artist Selena Gomez Demi Lovato Pink Rihanna Taylor Swift Choice Music Group Big Time Rush fun. Maroon 5 One Direction The Wanted Choice R&B Artist Beyoncé Alicia Keys Bruno Mars Miguel Trey Songz Choice Hip-Hop/Rap Artist Drake Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Nicki Minaj Pitbull Kanye West Choice Rock Group AWOLNATION Imagine Dragons Mumford & Sons Paramore The Lumineers Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist Deadmau5 David Guetta Calvin Harris Kaskade Skrillex Swedish House Mafia Choice Male Country Artist Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Eric Church Hunter Hayes Blake Shelton Choice Female Country Artist Jana Kramer Miranda Lambert Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Choice Country Group Florida Georgia Line Lady Antebellum Little Big Town The Band Perry Thompson Square FASHION Choice Female Hottie Miley Cyrus Megan Fox Selena Gomez Mila Kunis Demi Lovato Choice Male Hottie Justin Bieber Liam Hemsworth Taylor Lautner Harry Styles Channing Tatum Choice Smile Selena Gomez Taylor Lautner Demi Lovato Harry Styles Taylor Swift SPORTS Choice Female Athlete Gabby Douglas Missy Franklin Alex Morgan Danica Patrick Lindsey Vonn Serena Williams Choice Male Athlete David Beckham LeBron James Colin Kaepernick Michael Phelps Shaun White Choice Comedian Ellen DeGeneres Jimmy Fallon Melissa McCarthy Daniel Tosh Rebel Wilson]]> Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at the German premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" Credit: Getty Images
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at the German premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″
Credit: Getty Images

Is anyone surprised ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ leads the movie categories for most Teen Choice 2013 nominations?

The awards show, which celebrates the hottest teen icons in television, film, music, sports, fashion and comedy announced this year’s nominees.

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The awards show will be broadcast on FOX on Sunday, August 11.

As of today, teens can vote one a day per category. The full list of nominees is below:

MOVIES
Choice Movie: Action
“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”
“Iron Man 3”
“Skyfall”
“The Bourne Legacy”
“The Dark Knight Rises”

Choice Movie Actor: Action
Christian Bale, “The Dark Knight Rises”
Daniel Craig, “Skyfall”
Robert Downey, Jr., “Iron Man 3”
Chris Hemsworth, “Red Dawn”
Dwayne Johnson, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”

Choice Movie Actress: Action
Jessica Biel, “Total Recall”
Anne Hathaway, “The Dark Knight Rises”
Adrianne Palicki, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”
Gwyneth Paltrow, “Iron Man 3”
Rachel Weisz, “The Bourne Legacy”

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
“Beautiful Creatures”
“Iron Man 3”
“Oblivion”
“Oz the Great and Powerful”
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”

Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Tom Cruise, “Oblivion”
Robert Downey, Jr., “Iron Man 3”
James Franco, “Oz the Great and Powerful”
Taylor Lautner, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”

Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Mila Kunis, “Oz the Great and Powerful”
Gwyneth Paltrow, “Iron Man 3”
Saoirse Ronan, “The Host”
Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
Michelle Williams, “Oz the Great and Powerful”

Choice Movie: Drama
“Argo”
“Les Misérables”
“The Great Gatsby”
“The Impossible”
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Ben Affleck, “Argo”
Bradley Cooper, “The Words”
Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Great Gatsby”
Hugh Jackman, “Les Misérables”
Logan Lerman, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Halle Berry, “The Call”
Anne Hathaway, “Les Misérables”
Carey Mulligan, “The Great Gatsby”
Emma Watson, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”
Naomi Watts, “The Impossible”

Choice Movie: Comedy
“Identity Thief”
“Peeples”
“Pitch Perfect”
“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
“Warm Bodies”

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Skylar Astin, “Pitch Perfect”
Jason Bateman, “Identity Thief”
Steve Carell, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
Nicholas Hoult, “Warm Bodies”
Craig Robinson, “Peeples”

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Anna Kendrick, “Pitch Perfect”
Melissa McCarthy, “Identity Thief”
Kerry Washington, “Peeples”
Olivia Wilde, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
Rebel Wilson, “Pitch Perfect”

Choice Movie: Romance
“Beautiful Creatures”
“Les Misérables”
“Safe Haven”
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
“Warm Bodies”

Choice Movie Actor: Romance
Josh Duhamel, “Safe Haven”
Alden Ehrenreich, “Beautiful Creatures”
Nicholas Hoult, “Warm Bodies”
Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
Eddie Redmayne, “Les Misérables”

Choice Movie Actress: Romance
Jessica Biel, “Playing for Keeps”
Alice Englert, “Beautiful Creatures”
Julianne Hough, “Safe Haven”
Amanda Seyfried, “Les Misérables”
Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”

TELEVISION
Choice TV Show: Drama
“Gossip Girl”
“Nashville”
“Pretty Little Liars”
“Revenge”
“Switched At Birth”

Choice TV Actor: Drama
Penn Badgley, “Gossip Girl”
Joshua Bowman, “Revenge”
Lucas Grabeel, “Switched At Birth”
Ian Harding, “Pretty Little Liars”
Nick Wechsler, “Revenge”

Choice TV Actress: Drama
Troian Bellisario, “Pretty Little Liars”
Blake Lively, “Gossip Girl”
Vanessa Marano, “Switched At Birth”
Hayden Panettiere, “Nashville”
Emily VanCamp, “Revenge”

Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
“Arrow”
“Beauty and The Beast”
“Once Upon a Time”
“Supernatural”
“The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Jensen Ackles, “Supernatural”
Stephen Amell, “Arrow”
Jared Padalecki, “Supernatural”
Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries”
Paul Wesley, “The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Katie Cassidy, “Arrow”
Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries”
Ginnifer Goodwin, “Once Upon a Time”
Kat Graham, “The Vampire Diaries”
Kristin Kreuk, “Beauty and the Beast”

Choice TV Show: Action
“Chicago Fire”
“Elementary”
“Hawaii Five-0”
“NCIS: Los Angeles”
“Nikita”

Choice TV Actor: Action
Scott Caan, “Hawaii Five-0”
LL Cool J, “NCIS: Los Angeles”
Jonny Lee Miller, “Elementary”
Jesse Spencer, “Chicago Fire”
Shane West, “Nikita”

Choice TV Actress: Action
Lyndsy Fonseca, “Nikita”
Lucy Liu, “Elementary”
Grace Park, “Hawaii Five-0”
Maggie Q, “Nikita”
Monica Raymund, “Chicago Fire”

Choice TV Show: Comedy
“The Big Bang Theory”
GLEE
“Modern Family”
NEW GIRL
“Suburgatory”

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Chris Colfer, GLEE
Jake Johnson, NEW GIRL
Ashton Kutcher, “Two And a Half Men”
Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”
Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”

Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Kaley Cuoco, “The Big Bang Theory”
Zooey Deschanel, NEW GIRL
Mindy Kaling, THE MINDY PROJECT
Lea Michele, GLEE
Bridgit Mendler, “Good Luck Charlie”

Choice TV: Animated Show
“Adventure Time”
BOB’S BURGERS
FAMILY GUY
“Gravity Falls”
THE SIMPSONS

Choice TV: Reality Competition Show
AMERICAN IDOL
“The Bachelor”
“Dancing with the Stars”
“The Voice”
THE X FACTOR

Choice TV: Reality Show
“Dance Moms”
“Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians”
“Married to Jonas”
“Tia & Tamera”

MUSIC
Choice Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Phillip Phillips
Pitbull
Justin Timberlake

Choice Female Artist
Selena Gomez
Demi Lovato
Pink
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Choice Music Group
Big Time Rush
fun.
Maroon 5
One Direction
The Wanted

Choice R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Alicia Keys
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Trey Songz

Choice Hip-Hop/Rap Artist
Drake
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Nicki Minaj
Pitbull
Kanye West

Choice Rock Group
AWOLNATION
Imagine Dragons
Mumford & Sons
Paramore
The Lumineers

Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist
Deadmau5
David Guetta
Calvin Harris
Kaskade
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia

Choice Male Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Hunter Hayes
Blake Shelton

Choice Female Country Artist
Jana Kramer
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Choice Country Group
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Thompson Square

FASHION
Choice Female Hottie
Miley Cyrus
Megan Fox
Selena Gomez
Mila Kunis
Demi Lovato

Choice Male Hottie
Justin Bieber
Liam Hemsworth
Taylor Lautner
Harry Styles
Channing Tatum

Choice Smile
Selena Gomez
Taylor Lautner
Demi Lovato
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift

SPORTS
Choice Female Athlete
Gabby Douglas
Missy Franklin
Alex Morgan
Danica Patrick
Lindsey Vonn
Serena Williams

Choice Male Athlete
David Beckham
LeBron James
Colin Kaepernick
Michael Phelps
Shaun White

Choice Comedian
Ellen DeGeneres
Jimmy Fallon
Melissa McCarthy
Daniel Tosh
Rebel Wilson

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/22/full-list-of-teen-choice-2013-nominations/feed/ 1 Ronald Poppo: Face-chewing victim ‘living happily’ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/ronald-poppo-face-chewing-victim-living-happily/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/ronald-poppo-face-chewing-victim-living-happily/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:18 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=155050 Ronald Poppo had his face bitten and chewed by Rudy Eugene in Miami. Poppo was homeless and after the attack lost his eyesight and most of his face. According to a press release from doctors at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, a long-term care facility where Poppo has been recovering, Poppo is “living happily and adjusting to his new life.” During his recovery he has learned to play the guitar and follows the Miami Heat basketball team. “He’s had a long year, but has managed to cope quite well,” Jackson Memorial Hospital plastic surgeon Dr. Woody Kassira said at a press conference. Since his rehabilitation, Poppo has put on 50 pounds and learned to feed and dress himself as well as shower and shave. Poppo has undergone four surgeries and he has further reconstructive work that will be performed including prosthetics. Karissa said Poppo is “content” with “how his life is now.” “He was a simple guy before this, and a simple guy now,” said surgeon Urmen Desai. “He’s older, he is blind, he can’t see what he looks like, and it’s not important to him how the world sees him.” “He wants the world to know he’s not traumatized by this … and that he’s happy and grateful for being alive after such an incident,” Desai said. “Things are very positive for Mr. Poppo.” In a message posted to YouTube, Poppo thanks the community for their support.]]> It’s been a year since Ronald Poppo had his face bitten and chewed by Rudy Eugene in Miami.

Poppo was homeless and after the attack lost his eyesight and most of his face.

According to a press release from doctors at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, a long-term care facility where Poppo has been recovering, Poppo is “living happily and adjusting to his new life.”

During his recovery he has learned to play the guitar and follows the Miami Heat basketball team.

“He’s had a long year, but has managed to cope quite well,” Jackson Memorial Hospital plastic surgeon Dr. Woody Kassira said at a press conference.

Since his rehabilitation, Poppo has put on 50 pounds and learned to feed and dress himself as well as shower and shave.

Poppo has undergone four surgeries and he has further reconstructive work that will be performed including prosthetics.

Karissa said Poppo is “content” with “how his life is now.”

“He was a simple guy before this, and a simple guy now,” said surgeon Urmen Desai. “He’s older, he is blind, he can’t see what he looks like, and it’s not important to him how the world sees him.”

“He wants the world to know he’s not traumatized by this … and that he’s happy and grateful for being alive after such an incident,” Desai said. “Things are very positive for Mr. Poppo.”

In a message posted to YouTube, Poppo thanks the community for their support.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/ronald-poppo-face-chewing-victim-living-happily/feed/ 0 Governors Ball has Lollapalooza-level ambitions http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/governors-ball-music-festival-rocks-new-york-city/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/governors-ball-music-festival-rocks-new-york-city/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:56 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154946 Governors Ball Credit: Photo courtesy of Governors Ball Music Festival Governors Ball is set for June 7-9.
Credit: Governors Ball Music Festival[/caption] Up until a few years ago, a world-class music festival was missing from New York City. That’s when Jordan Wolowitz and his friends took it upon themselves to create one. The idea was simple: great music and a good venue located in New York City. Wolowitz left his job in December 2010 and eight weeks later announced Governors Ball. When the festival first launched in 2011, it was only a daylong concert series with Girl Talk headlining. By the following year, it was a two-day festival with Beck and Passion Pit as the main acts. [related tag="music-festival"] “The trend is that it takes a couple of years to build a successful music festival,” Wolowitz says. This year, Governors Ball is on its way to becoming a city music festival that rivals that of Chicago’s Lollapolooza, Wolowitz says. “What you’re seeing [this year] is where we wanted to be,” Wolowitz says. “It’s a diverse and contemporary music festival.” There’s a lot of buzz around this year’s headliners. Kings of Leon are releasing a new album, and for many this will be their first time seeing Guns N’ Roses live. As for Kanye West, well, he’s just everywhere. [related tag="Kanye-West"] The festival offers an array of activities other than music. A focus point of this year’s festival is the food. “Everyone agrees that whey they go to a festival and are hungry, the only options are hot dogs and nachos,” Wolowitz says. This year, New York City staples like Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, Luke’s, Num Pang, Little Muenster and Bareburger will be some of the food vendors on site. During daylong music festivals, breaks are needed. Other activities on the island include a silent disco, a photo booth, lawn games and ping-pong tables. “We want this to be a full-day activity for people,” Wolowitz says. “While I would love it for everyone to love all acts performing, people need a breather to do other things.” While there are some big-name bands playing, the festival is also a platform for younger artists to promote themselves to wider audiences. “Governors Ball is a festival for die-hard music fans, for casual music fans, and for those who like experiencing the arts and culture," Wolowitz says. “It’s a place where you can go experience the best music that’s out there while immersing yourself in New York City culture.” For more information on tickets, transportation and more go to governorsballmusicfestival.com. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]> Governors Ball Credit: Photo courtesy of Governors Ball Music Festival
Governors Ball is set for June 7-9.
Credit: Governors Ball Music Festival

Up until a few years ago, a world-class music festival was missing from New York City. That’s when Jordan Wolowitz and his friends took it upon themselves to create one.

The idea was simple: great music and a good venue located in New York City. Wolowitz left his job in December 2010 and eight weeks later announced Governors Ball.

When the festival first launched in 2011, it was only a daylong concert series with Girl Talk headlining. By the following year, it was a two-day festival with Beck and Passion Pit as the main acts.

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“The trend is that it takes a couple of years to build a successful music festival,” Wolowitz says.

This year, Governors Ball is on its way to becoming a city music festival that rivals that of Chicago’s Lollapolooza, Wolowitz says.

“What you’re seeing [this year] is where we wanted to be,” Wolowitz says. “It’s a diverse and contemporary music festival.”

There’s a lot of buzz around this year’s headliners. Kings of Leon are releasing a new album, and for many this will be their first time seeing Guns N’ Roses live. As for Kanye West, well, he’s just everywhere. 

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The festival offers an array of activities other than music. A focus point of this year’s festival is the food.

“Everyone agrees that whey they go to a festival and are hungry, the only options are hot dogs and nachos,” Wolowitz says.

This year, New York City staples like Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, Luke’s, Num Pang, Little Muenster and Bareburger will be some of the food vendors on site.

During daylong music festivals, breaks are needed. Other activities on the island include a silent disco, a photo booth, lawn games and ping-pong tables.

“We want this to be a full-day activity for people,” Wolowitz says. “While I would love it for everyone to love all acts performing, people need a breather to do other things.”

While there are some big-name bands playing, the festival is also a platform for younger artists to promote themselves to wider audiences.

“Governors Ball is a festival for die-hard music fans, for casual music fans, and for those who like experiencing the arts and culture,” Wolowitz says. “It’s a place where you can go experience the best music that’s out there while immersing yourself in New York City culture.”

For more information on tickets, transportation and more go to governorsballmusicfestival.com.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/governors-ball-music-festival-rocks-new-york-city/feed/ 0 Zach Galifianakis saves woman from homelessness, takes her on dates http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/zach-galifianakis-saves-woman-from-homelessness-takes-her-on-dates/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/zach-galifianakis-saves-woman-from-homelessness-takes-her-on-dates/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:11 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154763 Twenty years ago, Zach Galifianakis moved to Los Angeles to test his luck as an actor. At the time, he befriended a laundromat volunteer named Elizabeth “Mimi” Haist. The two remained friends over the years, but after Galifianakis’ career skyrocketed after the first “Hangover,” the two friends lost touch. [related tag="Zach-Galifianakis"] In the time they lost touch, Haist became homeless. When Galifianakis heard the news, he quickly found her a modest apartment to live in. He still pays her rent and utilities. Their friendship goes beyond Galifianakis’ financial support. The comedian has made it a habit to take Haist, now 87, with him to red carpet events in Hollywood. “If he’s in town, he takes me. Otherwise he lets me take a friend,” Haist told the New York Daily News. “I dress up nice and a friend helps me with my makeup. It’s fun, not something I’ve ever dreamed I’d experience. The limo takes me home afterwards.” When out with the movie star, Haist likes to sip on lemon drop martinis with Grey Goose vodka. Haist still works at Fox Laundry and will reportedly join Galifianakis at the premiere for “Hangover Part III” next week. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]>

Twenty years ago, Zach Galifianakis moved to Los Angeles to test his luck as an actor. At the time, he befriended a laundromat volunteer named Elizabeth “Mimi” Haist.

The two remained friends over the years, but after Galifianakis’ career skyrocketed after the first “Hangover,” the two friends lost touch.

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In the time they lost touch, Haist became homeless. When Galifianakis heard the news, he quickly found her a modest apartment to live in. He still pays her rent and utilities.

Their friendship goes beyond Galifianakis’ financial support. The comedian has made it a habit to take Haist, now 87, with him to red carpet events in Hollywood.

“If he’s in town, he takes me. Otherwise he lets me take a friend,” Haist told the New York Daily News. “I dress up nice and a friend helps me with my makeup. It’s fun, not something I’ve ever dreamed I’d experience. The limo takes me home afterwards.”

When out with the movie star, Haist likes to sip on lemon drop martinis with Grey Goose vodka.

Haist still works at Fox Laundry and will reportedly join Galifianakis at the premiere for “Hangover Part III” next week.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/21/zach-galifianakis-saves-woman-from-homelessness-takes-her-on-dates/feed/ 0 Paris’ Notre Dame evacuated after suicide http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/paris-notre-dame-evacuated-after-suicide/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/paris-notre-dame-evacuated-after-suicide/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:20 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154687 French policemen cordon off in front of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. Credit: Getty Images French policemen cordon off Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral.
Credit: Getty Images[/caption] One of Paris’ most visited sites was evacuated Tuesday. Approximately 1,500 people were evacuated from the Notre Dame after a man committed suicide in the 850-year-old cathedral, according to the Associated Press. A police official announced the cathedral, located on Paris’ Ile de la Cite, was closed to the public after the incident Tuesday afternoon. The police official wouldn’t confirm to French media outlets that the man had shot himself. [related tag="suicide"] According to reports, the man put a letter on the altar, then pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head. Monsignor Patrick Jacquin, the cathedral’s rector, told the Associated Press that this is the first suicide in decades at the site. “It’s unfortunate, it’s dramatic, it’s shocking,’ he said. An evacuation is very uncommon at the cathedral, which is visited by approximately 13 million people from around the world every year. The cathedral will open again for an evening service that church officials said will include a prayer for the man who committed suicide. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]>  

French policemen cordon off in front of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. Credit: Getty Images
French policemen cordon off Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral.
Credit: Getty Images

One of Paris’ most visited sites was evacuated Tuesday.

Approximately 1,500 people were evacuated from the Notre Dame after a man committed suicide in the 850-year-old cathedral, according to the Associated Press.

A police official announced the cathedral, located on Paris’ Ile de la Cite, was closed to the public after the incident Tuesday afternoon. The police official wouldn’t confirm to French media outlets that the man had shot himself.

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According to reports, the man put a letter on the altar, then pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head.

Monsignor Patrick Jacquin, the cathedral’s rector, told the Associated Press that this is the first suicide in decades at the site.

“It’s unfortunate, it’s dramatic, it’s shocking,’ he said.

An evacuation is very uncommon at the cathedral, which is visited by approximately 13 million people from around the world every year.

The cathedral will open again for an evening service that church officials said will include a prayer for the man who committed suicide.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/21/paris-notre-dame-evacuated-after-suicide/feed/ 0 Train turmoil: Travelers dealing with residual effects of Conn. crash http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/train-turmoil-travelers-dealing-with-residual-effects-of-conn-crash/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/train-turmoil-travelers-dealing-with-residual-effects-of-conn-crash/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:11 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154251 Amtrak service between New York and Boston will experience serious delays due to ongoing track work in Connecticut after a derailment last weekend. Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki/Metro Amtrak service between New York and Boston will experience serious delays due to ongoing track work in Connecticut after a derailment last weekend.
Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki/Metro[/caption] About 30,000 travelers moving through Connecticut dealt with grueling commutes Monday as trains between Boston and New York remained canceled due to a train crash Friday that injured more than 70 passengers and crew members. A Metro-North train derailed and then was hit by another train between Fairfield and Bridgeport, Conn. Many buses bound for New York from Boston’s South Station were already sold out early Monday morning. While the snafu had little impact on Boston-area traffic, Total Traffic Network reporter Nichole Davis warned of hold-ups heading south. "Anyone heading toward Connecticut is going to find snarled traffic there," she said.]]> Amtrak service between New York and Boston will experience serious delays due to ongoing track work in Connecticut after a derailment last weekend. Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki/Metro
Amtrak service between New York and Boston will experience serious delays due to ongoing track work in Connecticut after a derailment last weekend.
Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki/Metro

About 30,000 travelers moving through Connecticut dealt with grueling commutes Monday as trains between Boston and New York remained canceled due to a train crash Friday that injured more than 70 passengers and crew members.

A Metro-North train derailed and then was hit by another train between Fairfield and Bridgeport, Conn.

Many buses bound for New York from Boston’s South Station were already sold out early Monday morning.

While the snafu had little impact on Boston-area traffic, Total Traffic Network reporter Nichole Davis warned of hold-ups heading south.

“Anyone heading toward Connecticut is going to find snarled traffic there,” she said.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/train-turmoil-travelers-dealing-with-residual-effects-of-conn-crash/feed/ 0 London woman blames unemployment on good looks http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/london-woman-blames-unemployment-on-good-looks/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/london-woman-blames-unemployment-on-good-looks/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:49 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154239 Credit: Screenshot Laura Fernee has a PhD in science and worked at a medical research lab until 2011. Credit: Screenshot[/caption] Unemployment is difficult. For one London woman, it’s even harder to find a job — because of her good looks. Laura Fernee has been unemployed for two years, and says it’s not due to a lack of skills. “I’m not lazy and I’m no bimbo,” Fernee told The Daily Mail. “The truth is my good looks have caused massive problems for me when it comes to employment, so I’ve made the decision that employment just isn’t for me at the moment. It’s not my fault … I can’t help the way I look.” [related tag="humor"] Fernee has a PhD in science and was working at a medical research lab from 2008 to 2011. There she earned approximately $45,000 annually. She quit in 2011 citing comments from her co-workers about her physical appearance. “In the end, as much as I love my work, going in to work became very, very difficult because of the psychological impact on me,” she said during an appearance on ITV’s ‘This Morning." If you’re wondering what Fernee has been doing in the past two years to support herself, she has had her wealthy family to fall back on. The Daily Mirror reports that her parents, Catherine and Alan, have been covering their daughter’s expenses. “I know people will judge me for choosing not to work, but they are underestimating just what a curse good looks can be in the workplace,” Fernee insists. “Everyone thinks it must be great to be attractive, but there are serious downsides.”]]> Credit: Screenshot
Laura Fernee has a PhD in science and worked at a medical research lab until 2011. Credit: Screenshot

Unemployment is difficult. For one London woman, it’s even harder to find a job — because of her good looks.

Laura Fernee has been unemployed for two years, and says it’s not due to a lack of skills.

“I’m not lazy and I’m no bimbo,” Fernee told The Daily Mail. “The truth is my good looks have caused massive problems for me when it comes to employment, so I’ve made the decision that employment just isn’t for me at the moment. It’s not my fault … I can’t help the way I look.”

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Fernee has a PhD in science and was working at a medical research lab from 2008 to 2011. There she earned approximately $45,000 annually. She quit in 2011 citing comments from her co-workers about her physical appearance.

“In the end, as much as I love my work, going in to work became very, very difficult because of the psychological impact on me,” she said during an appearance on ITV’s ‘This Morning.”

If you’re wondering what Fernee has been doing in the past two years to support herself, she has had her wealthy family to fall back on.

The Daily Mirror reports that her parents, Catherine and Alan, have been covering their daughter’s expenses.

“I know people will judge me for choosing not to work, but they are underestimating just what a curse good looks can be in the workplace,” Fernee insists. “Everyone thinks it must be great to be attractive, but there are serious downsides.”

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/london-woman-blames-unemployment-on-good-looks/feed/ 0 Treating mental illness in childhood can make all the difference http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/mental-health-its-an-important-issue-for-kids-too-2/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/mental-health-its-an-important-issue-for-kids-too-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:57:15 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154170 KidsMentalHealth Mental illness can affect young adults, and even children. But with the proper diagnosis and treatment, young people can go on to lead healthy, productive lives. Here are some quick statistics to consider: • Four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers. • Of children ages 9 to 17, 21 percent have a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder that causes at least minimal impairment. • Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14. Despite effective treatments, there are long delays, sometimes decades, between the first onset of symptoms and when people seek and receive treatment. An untreated mental disorder can lead to a more severe, more difficult to treat illness and to the development of co-occurring mental illnesses. • In any given year, only 20 percent of children with mental disorders are identified and receive mental health services. • Suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth ages 15 to 24. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease combined. • Approximately 50 percent of students age 14 and older who are living with a mental illness drop out of high school. This is the highest dropout rate of any disability group. • Left untreated, childhood disorders are likely to persist and lead to a downward spiral of school failure, limited or lack of employment opportunities, and poverty in adulthood. No other illnesses harm so many children so seriously. • Early and effective mental health treatment can prevent a significant proportion of delinquent and violent youth from future violence and crime. It also enables children and adolescents to succeed in school, to develop socially and to fully experience the developmental opportunities of childhood. The Child and Family Institute at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals treats children and adolescents ages 0 to 18. For more information visit www.childfamilyinstituteny.org. If your or your loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, go to the nearest emergency room or call 800.273.TALK (8255).]]> KidsMentalHealth

Mental illness can affect young adults, and even children. But with the proper diagnosis and treatment, young people can go on to lead healthy, productive lives.

Here are some quick statistics to consider:

• Four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers.
• Of children ages 9 to 17, 21 percent have a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder that causes at least minimal impairment.
• Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14. Despite effective treatments, there are long delays, sometimes decades, between the first onset of symptoms and when people seek and receive treatment. An untreated mental disorder can lead to a more severe, more difficult to treat illness and to the development of co-occurring mental illnesses.
• In any given year, only 20 percent of children with mental disorders are identified and receive mental health services.
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth ages 15 to 24. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease combined.
• Approximately 50 percent of students age 14 and older who are living with a mental illness drop out of high school. This is the highest dropout rate of any disability group.
• Left untreated, childhood disorders are likely to persist and lead to a downward spiral of school failure, limited or lack of employment opportunities, and poverty in adulthood. No other illnesses harm so many children so seriously.
• Early and effective mental health treatment can prevent a significant proportion of delinquent and violent youth from future violence and crime. It also enables children and adolescents to succeed in school, to develop socially and to fully experience the developmental opportunities of childhood.

The Child and Family Institute at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals treats children and adolescents ages 0 to 18. For more information visit www.childfamilyinstituteny.org.

If your or your loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, go to the nearest emergency room or call 800.273.TALK (8255).

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/mental-health-its-an-important-issue-for-kids-too-2/feed/ 0 Keep your bones healthy with calcium and vitamin D http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/may-is-national-osteoporosis-prevention-month/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/may-is-national-osteoporosis-prevention-month/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:59 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154160 Osteoporosis Osteoporosis and osteopenia, both conditions characterized by loss of bone mass, are major health concerns in the United States. Throughout our lifespan, bone is constantly broken down and rebuilt, usually in a balanced way that results in bone growth and mineral accumulation in bones (bone mineral density) that supports a strong skeleton. As we age, this accumulation reaches its highest point (peak bone mineral density) and gradually shifts towards bone loss. Osteopenia occurs when bone mineral density declines below a healthy value; osteoporosis is its more severe manifestation, and both increase the risk of bone fractures. The most recent national survey estimates that 9 percent of people over age 50 have osteoporosis, while 49 percent have osteopenia. In other words, more than half of the aging U.S. population has a chronic bone disease that puts them at risk for injury. When bone fractures occur in older people with osteopenia or osteoporosis, patients often require surgery, usually followed by a prolonged recovery period, often in a nursing facility. They may still experience significant pain and/or a permanent decline in function, or even death — an estimated 20 percent of those who suffer osteoporosis-related fractures die within a year. Reduce your risk There are many lifestyle changes that everyone at any age can make to help reduce their risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis and bone fractures: • Get an adequate amount of vitamin D and calcium from your diet. • Engage in consistent weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening physical activity. • Avoid tobacco and excess alcohol consumption. Vitamin D and calcium are the superstars of bone health. Most of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones, and adequate calcium intake is essential for healthy bone formation. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and helps maintain the balance between calcium deposited in the bones and the calcium in body fluids. Adequate dietary intake of both nutrients is important for achieving peak bone mineral density in early life (for most people by age 30, with adolescence being the most important time for building strong bones) and maintaining bone mineral density in later years. Calcium The recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,000 mg for women age 19-50 and men age 19-70, and 1,200 mg for women 51 years and older and men 71 years and older. Consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet generally provides adequate amounts of calcium from food sources. About three daily servings of low- or nonfat dairy products (1 serving = 8 oz. of milk or 6 oz. of yogurt or 1o oz. of cheese) can provide the majority of daily needs. For people who do not consume dairy products, there is a wide variety of good nondairy food sources, including dark green leafy vegetables, the soft bones of fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines, and calcium-fortified foods. If adequate calcium intake still cannot be obtained from diet alone, a calcium supplement with vitamin D may be considered. These should be taken with food and in quantities of less than 500 mg of calcium per dose, to optimize absorption. Vitamin D The recommended daily intake for vitamin D is 600 IU (15 mcg) for adults age 19-70, and 800 IU (20 mcg) for adults 71 years and older. Vitamin D is found in various food sources, including liver, egg yolks, fatty fish such as salmon, herring and sardines, and fortified foods, such as fluid milk (cow, soy, almond, rice, etc.), yogurt and breakfast cereals. The human body can produce its own vitamin D through sun exposure, and this contributes to a person’s vitamin D status. Unfortunately, there are currently no guidelines as to an appropriate amount of sun exposure for this purpose. Individuals at risk for vitamin D deficiency, including the elderly, individuals with limited sun exposure, obese individuals and people with dark skin, may benefit from vitamin D supplements. For more information, check out the websites for the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center. To find a doctor near you, contact the Physician Referral Service at 866.804.1007. Information provided by Simone Walters, clinical nutritionist at Beth Israel Medical Center.]]> Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and osteopenia, both conditions characterized by loss of bone mass, are major health concerns in the United States. Throughout our lifespan, bone is constantly broken down and rebuilt, usually in a balanced way that results in bone growth and mineral accumulation in bones (bone mineral density) that supports a strong skeleton.

As we age, this accumulation reaches its highest point (peak bone mineral density) and gradually shifts towards bone loss. Osteopenia occurs when bone mineral density declines below a healthy value; osteoporosis is its more severe manifestation, and both increase the risk of bone fractures.

The most recent national survey estimates that 9 percent of people over age 50 have osteoporosis, while 49 percent have osteopenia. In other words, more than half of the aging U.S. population has a chronic bone disease that puts them at risk for injury. When bone fractures occur in older people with osteopenia or osteoporosis, patients often require surgery, usually followed by a prolonged recovery period, often in a nursing facility. They may still experience significant pain and/or a permanent decline in function, or even death — an estimated 20 percent of those who suffer osteoporosis-related fractures die within a year.

Reduce your risk

There are many lifestyle changes that everyone at any age can make to help reduce their risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis and bone fractures:
• Get an adequate amount of vitamin D and calcium from your diet.
• Engage in consistent weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening physical activity.
• Avoid tobacco and excess alcohol consumption.

Vitamin D and calcium are the superstars of bone health. Most of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones, and adequate calcium intake is essential for healthy bone formation. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and helps maintain the balance between calcium deposited in the bones and the calcium in body fluids. Adequate dietary intake of both nutrients is important for achieving peak bone mineral density in early life (for most people by age 30, with adolescence being the most important time for building strong bones) and maintaining bone mineral density in later years.

Calcium

The recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,000 mg for women age 19-50 and men age 19-70, and 1,200 mg for women 51 years and older and men 71 years and older.

Consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet generally provides adequate amounts of calcium from food sources. About three daily servings of low- or nonfat dairy products (1 serving = 8 oz. of milk or 6 oz. of yogurt or 1o oz. of cheese) can provide the majority of daily needs. For people who do not consume dairy products, there is a wide variety of good nondairy food sources, including dark green leafy vegetables, the soft bones of fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines, and calcium-fortified foods.

If adequate calcium intake still cannot be obtained from diet alone, a calcium supplement with vitamin D may be considered. These should be taken with food and in quantities of less than 500 mg of calcium per dose, to optimize absorption.

Vitamin D

The recommended daily intake for vitamin D is 600 IU (15 mcg) for adults age 19-70, and 800 IU (20 mcg) for adults 71 years and older.

Vitamin D is found in various food sources, including liver, egg yolks, fatty fish such as salmon, herring and sardines, and fortified foods, such as fluid milk (cow, soy, almond, rice, etc.), yogurt and breakfast cereals.

The human body can produce its own vitamin D through sun exposure, and this contributes to a person’s vitamin D status. Unfortunately, there are currently no guidelines as to an appropriate amount of sun exposure for this purpose.

Individuals at risk for vitamin D deficiency, including the elderly, individuals with limited sun exposure, obese individuals and people with dark skin, may benefit from vitamin D supplements.

For more information, check out the websites for the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center.

To find a doctor near you, contact the Physician Referral Service at 866.804.1007. Information provided by Simone Walters, clinical nutritionist at Beth Israel Medical Center.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/may-is-national-osteoporosis-prevention-month/feed/ 0 BRCA1 and cancer: What women need to know http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/brca-1-what-women-need-to-know/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/brca-1-what-women-need-to-know/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:55 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=154154 BreastCancerGene In an effort to raise public awareness about breast and ovarian cancer prevention, actress and director Angelina Jolie shared her personal story with the world. Her op-ed piece in the New York Times revealed that a family history of cancer had prompted Jolie to seek genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The testing revealed a heightened risk for both, and she made the decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy, reducing her breast cancer risk to under 5 percent. The Stats Approximately 5-10 percent of breast and ovarian cancers are due to genetic defects, known as mutations, that cause an increased risk for cancer, mostly due to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The general population has a 12 percent risk of breast cancer and 1 to 2 percent risk of ovarian cancer. For women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 inherited mutations, the risks are significantly greater, with a lifetime risk of breast cancer up to 87 percent and a 27 to 44 percent risk of ovarian cancer. Options Knowing their risk empowers women to make informed decisions about their health, cancer screening and the option of risk-reducing surgery. It also enables family members to determine their risk of having the same genetic mutation. For women who have this mutation, it is important to remember that there are options. While Jolie opted for preventative surgery, another option is close surveillance with imaging and physical exams. Who should consider testing? Women with a personal or family history of breast cancer (particularly those diagnosed before the age of 50) or ovarian cancer are encouraged to speak to their doctor and to seek the expertise of a genetic counselor to assess the likelihood of a hereditary cancer gene in their family. Genetic counselors are specially trained health care professionals who can talk with women prior to and after genetic testing to help them understand the implications of their genetic test results, not only for themselves but for their family members. Continuum Cancer Centers of New York provides genetic counseling to help determine the likelihood of a cancer gene and to discuss what steps patients can take to be proactive in their fight against cancer. For an appointment, call 212.844.6231. For more information on what steps you can take to reduce your risk of breast cancer, and to get your own personalized prevention plan, visit www.cancerteam.com.]]> BreastCancerGene

In an effort to raise public awareness about breast and ovarian cancer prevention, actress and director Angelina Jolie shared her personal story with the world. Her op-ed piece in the New York Times revealed that a family history of cancer had prompted Jolie to seek genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

The testing revealed a heightened risk for both, and she made the decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy, reducing her breast cancer risk to under 5 percent.

The Stats
Approximately 5-10 percent of breast and ovarian cancers are due to genetic defects, known as mutations, that cause an increased risk for cancer, mostly due to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

The general population has a 12 percent risk of breast cancer and 1 to 2 percent risk of ovarian cancer. For women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 inherited mutations, the risks are significantly greater, with a lifetime risk of breast cancer up to 87 percent and a 27 to 44 percent risk of ovarian cancer.

Options
Knowing their risk empowers women to make informed decisions about their health, cancer screening and the option of risk-reducing surgery. It also enables family members to determine their risk of having the same genetic mutation. For women who have this mutation, it is important to remember that there are options. While Jolie opted for preventative surgery, another option is close surveillance with imaging and physical exams.

Who should consider testing?
Women with a personal or family history of breast cancer (particularly those diagnosed before the age of 50) or ovarian cancer are encouraged to speak to their doctor and to seek the expertise of a genetic counselor to assess the likelihood of a hereditary cancer gene in their family. Genetic counselors are specially trained health care professionals who can talk with women prior to and after genetic testing to help them understand the implications of their genetic test results, not only for themselves but for their family members.

Continuum Cancer Centers of New York provides genetic counseling to help determine the likelihood of a cancer gene and to discuss what steps patients can take to be proactive in their fight against cancer. For an appointment, call 212.844.6231. For more information on what steps you can take to reduce your risk of breast cancer, and to get your own personalized prevention plan, visit www.cancerteam.com.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/05/20/brca-1-what-women-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Despite petition, Victoria’s Secret won’t sell mastectomy bras http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/despite-petition-victorias-secret-wont-sell-mastectomy-bras/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/despite-petition-victorias-secret-wont-sell-mastectomy-bras/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:57:40 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=153972 Allana Maiden and her mom. Credit: Change.org Allana Maiden and her mom.
Credit: Change.org[/caption] Allana Maiden started a petition on Change.org asking Victoria’s Secret to make a “Survivor Line” of mastectomy bras after watching her mother struggle for years to find a nice bra that fit her new body. “My mom is a breast cancer survivor -- 21 years cancer-free! I'm so inspired by her strength and hope, and after everything she went through, it doesn't seem fair that shopping for bras is such a discouraging, time consuming and frustrating ordeal,” she wrote on the petition. “There are so many women out there, like my mom, who have survived breast cancer but are left feeling altered and uncomfortable because of undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. I think they deserve to feel beautiful and Victoria's Secret is the perfect company to help make that happen with a line of "Survivor" mastectomy bras.” The petition gained momentum with more than 120,000 supporters. [related tag="bras"] It turns out, Victoria’s Secret is not up for the task of making the Survivor Bras. “Through our research, we have learned that fitting and selling mastectomy bras in the right way … a way that is beneficial to women is complicated and truly a science. As a result, we believe that the best way for us to make an impact for our customers is to continue funding cancer research,” Victoria’s Secret said in a statement. Maiden seems to be disappointed her favorite bra retailer won’t help breast cancer survivors directly. “My mom and I have always said how much we appreciate Victoria’s Secret research efforts. But cancer research doesn’t help survivors feel beautiful after the battle is over – mastectomy bras do,” she said in a statement. “This is a company that prides itself in innovation that helps women feel beautiful. I don’t think cancer survivors like my mom should be the exception to the rule.” The news comes only a week following Angelina Jolie's announcement that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her change of breast and ovarian cancer. "On a personal note, I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity," Jolie wrote in her op-ed. Despite Victoria’s Secret’s response, Maiden has been able to rely on other retailers. “My mom and I have had an amazing experience at Nordstrom – a store that’s already figured out that ‘science’ of helping breast cancer survivors. But with more than 1,000 stores in 49 states, Victoria’s Secret is in a position to help empower so many women to feel beautiful after their battle with cancer,” she said.]]> Allana Maiden and her mom. Credit: Change.org
Allana Maiden and her mom.
Credit: Change.org

Allana Maiden started a petition on Change.org asking Victoria’s Secret to make a “Survivor Line” of mastectomy bras after watching her mother struggle for years to find a nice bra that fit her new body.

“My mom is a breast cancer survivor — 21 years cancer-free! I’m so inspired by her strength and hope, and after everything she went through, it doesn’t seem fair that shopping for bras is such a discouraging, time consuming and frustrating ordeal,” she wrote on the petition. “There are so many women out there, like my mom, who have survived breast cancer but are left feeling altered and uncomfortable because of undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. I think they deserve to feel beautiful and Victoria’s Secret is the perfect company to help make that happen with a line of “Survivor” mastectomy bras.”

The petition gained momentum with more than 120,000 supporters.

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It turns out, Victoria’s Secret is not up for the task of making the Survivor Bras.

“Through our research, we have learned that fitting and selling mastectomy bras in the right way … a way that is beneficial to women is complicated and truly a science. As a result, we believe that the best way for us to make an impact for our customers is to continue funding cancer research,” Victoria’s Secret said in a statement.

Maiden seems to be disappointed her favorite bra retailer won’t help breast cancer survivors directly.

“My mom and I have always said how much we appreciate Victoria’s Secret research efforts. But cancer research doesn’t help survivors feel beautiful after the battle is over – mastectomy bras do,” she said in a statement. “This is a company that prides itself in innovation that helps women feel beautiful. I don’t think cancer survivors like my mom should be the exception to the rule.”

The news comes only a week following Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her change of breast and ovarian cancer.

“On a personal note, I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity,” Jolie wrote in her op-ed.

Despite Victoria’s Secret’s response, Maiden has been able to rely on other retailers.

“My mom and I have had an amazing experience at Nordstrom – a store that’s already figured out that ‘science’ of helping breast cancer survivors. But with more than 1,000 stores in 49 states, Victoria’s Secret is in a position to help empower so many women to feel beautiful after their battle with cancer,” she said.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/despite-petition-victorias-secret-wont-sell-mastectomy-bras/feed/ 0 Florida high schooler expelled, arrested for same-sex relationship http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/florida-teen-expelled-arrested-for-same-sex-relationship/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/florida-teen-expelled-arrested-for-same-sex-relationship/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:31 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=153869 Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, is charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
Credit: Facebook[/caption] A young Florida woman was expelled and then arrested after continuing a same-sex relationship with another girl from her high school. Kaitlyn Hunt is an 18-year-old senior from Indian River County, Fla. She is facing felony charges for being involved in a sexual relationship with another girl at her school. The romance began when Hunt was 17 and the other girl involved was 14. [related tag="LGBT"] When Hunt’s girlfriend’s parents found out about the relationship, they went to the police to report it and press charges. Hunt was arrested and charged with two counts of felony lewd and lascivious batter on a child 12-16. According to Florida law, the age of consent is 18. Hunt’s mother believes the situation has little to do with that and is more so about homophobia. “They are out to destroy my daughter, because they feel like she ‘made’ their daughter gay. They see being gay as wrong and they blame my daughter. Of course, I see it 100% differently. I don’t see or label these girls as gay. They are teenagers in high school experimenting with their sexuality – with mutual consent. And even if their daughter is gay, who cares? She is still their daughter.” Hunt’s school, Sebastian River High School, where she was voted Student with the Most School Spirit, has also taken action against her. She was kicked off the school’s basketball team by the coach in order to avoid “drama.” In addition, following pressure from Hunt’s girlfriend’s parents, the school board voted to expel Hunt. Hunt's little sister, who also goes to the school, has seen comments such as “rapist,” “child abuser” and “criminal” written about Hunt on the bathroom walls. Hunt is now faced with two options. She can accept Assistant State Attorney Brian Workman’s plea deal, which would require her to admit to a felony, spend two years under house arrest and possibly end up on the sex offender registry for life; or go to trial. She has until the end of the week to decide. In the meantime, Hunt's family launched a petition to “Stop the hate. Free Kate.” As of Monday afternoon, the petition had 59,000 supporters.]]> Kate Hunt Credit: Facebook
Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, is charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
Credit: Facebook

A young Florida woman was expelled and then arrested after continuing a same-sex relationship with another girl from her high school.

Kaitlyn Hunt is an 18-year-old senior from Indian River County, Fla. She is facing felony charges for being involved in a sexual relationship with another girl at her school.

The romance began when Hunt was 17 and the other girl involved was 14.

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When Hunt’s girlfriend’s parents found out about the relationship, they went to the police to report it and press charges.

Hunt was arrested and charged with two counts of felony lewd and lascivious batter on a child 12-16.

According to Florida law, the age of consent is 18. Hunt’s mother believes the situation has little to do with that and is more so about homophobia.

“They are out to destroy my daughter, because they feel like she ‘made’ their daughter gay. They see being gay as wrong and they blame my daughter. Of course, I see it 100% differently. I don’t see or label these girls as gay. They are teenagers in high school experimenting with their sexuality – with mutual consent. And even if their daughter is gay, who cares? She is still their daughter.”

Hunt’s school, Sebastian River High School, where she was voted Student with the Most School Spirit, has also taken action against her. She was kicked off the school’s basketball team by the coach in order to avoid “drama.” In addition, following pressure from Hunt’s girlfriend’s parents, the school board voted to expel Hunt.

Hunt’s little sister, who also goes to the school, has seen comments such as “rapist,” “child abuser” and “criminal” written about Hunt on the bathroom walls.

Hunt is now faced with two options. She can accept Assistant State Attorney Brian Workman’s plea deal, which would require her to admit to a felony, spend two years under house arrest and possibly end up on the sex offender registry for life; or go to trial. She has until the end of the week to decide.

In the meantime, Hunt’s family launched a petition to “Stop the hate. Free Kate.” As of Monday afternoon, the petition had 59,000 supporters.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/20/florida-teen-expelled-arrested-for-same-sex-relationship/feed/ 0 Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/saudi-arabia-religious-police-takes-issue-with-twitter/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/saudi-arabia-religious-police-takes-issue-with-twitter/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:26:59 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=152607 TECH_twitter_0919 While many people in Saudi Arabia may be using Twitter, it doesn't mean some Saudi officials are happy with that. Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Azziz al-Sheikh told BBC News that Muslims who use Twitter or any other type of social media have “lost this world and this afterlife.” While the use of social media is increasing, Saudi Arabia’s religious police force disapprove of the sites. Saudi government is worried social media could help the political opposition in the country organize and spread, as it has in other Middle Eastern countries. “The Kindom is particularly concerned with how Twitter has been used to keep people informed of human rights activists who have been tried for the crime of free speech,” writes Jonathan Truly, professor of law at the George Washington University Law School. “Leaders on the web have been detained while others have been charted with apostasy and other crimes for statements made on these sites.” A few years ago, Saudi Arabia threatened to ban BlackBerry devices unless the company allowed the government to read users’ messages. According to reports, the company reportedly decided to agree to those demands. In a recent blog post, software engineer Moxie Marlinspike said that Saudi Arabia wants the ability to spy on other messaging services like Viber and WhatsApp as well.]]> TECH_twitter_0919

While many people in Saudi Arabia may be using Twitter, it doesn’t mean some Saudi officials are happy with that.

Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Azziz al-Sheikh told BBC News that Muslims who use Twitter or any other type of social media have “lost this world and this afterlife.”

While the use of social media is increasing, Saudi Arabia’s religious police force disapprove of the sites.

Saudi government is worried social media could help the political opposition in the country organize and spread, as it has in other Middle Eastern countries.

“The Kindom is particularly concerned with how Twitter has been used to keep people informed of human rights activists who have been tried for the crime of free speech,” writes Jonathan Truly, professor of law at the George Washington University Law School. “Leaders on the web have been detained while others have been charted with apostasy and other crimes for statements made on these sites.”

A few years ago, Saudi Arabia threatened to ban BlackBerry devices unless the company allowed the government to read users’ messages. According to reports, the company reportedly decided to agree to those demands.

In a recent blog post, software engineer Moxie Marlinspike said that Saudi Arabia wants the ability to spy on other messaging services like Viber and WhatsApp as well.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/saudi-arabia-religious-police-takes-issue-with-twitter/feed/ 0 Inmate sues Taco Bell over Doritos Locos Tacos idea http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/inmate-sues-taco-bell-over-doritos-locos-tacos-idea/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/inmate-sues-taco-bell-over-doritos-locos-tacos-idea/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:37 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=152398 Credit: Reuters Credit: Reuters[/caption] How many times has a new product hit the market and you just ask yourself “Why didn’t I think of that first?” Be sure to write down and date all your crazy invention ideas. A resident of a highly secure federal prison in Florence, Colorado claims he was the first to think of Doritos Locos Tacos – Taco Bell’s shells make out of Doritos chips. [related tag="Taco-Bell"] Gary Cole filed a lawsuit yesterday in Dallas, saying that Taco Bell stole his idea. Cole is currently at a penitentiary because he delayed interstate commerce and carried “a firearm relation to a crime of violence.” According to reports, he will represent himself in court. Cole says he sent a notarized document to his layer in 2006 which he listed nine inventions. Those inventions include body oils, “Divas and Ballers” brand hot sauce, alcohol and “Taco shells of all flavors (made of Doritos). Cole believes the idea was likely stolen through the mail. He clams that “a check was made out to a person for a large amount by Taco Bell, Frito Lay and Pepsi Co. Inc. for an idea or invention that was submitted to them by theft and fraud.” He also sent a Freedom of Information Act request to Taco Bell requesting all the documents related to the invention of the Dorito tacos.]]> Credit: Reuters
Credit: Reuters

How many times has a new product hit the market and you just ask yourself “Why didn’t I think of that first?” Be sure to write down and date all your crazy invention ideas.

A resident of a highly secure federal prison in Florence, Colorado claims he was the first to think of Doritos Locos Tacos – Taco Bell’s shells make out of Doritos chips.

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Gary Cole filed a lawsuit yesterday in Dallas, saying that Taco Bell stole his idea. Cole is currently at a penitentiary because he delayed interstate commerce and carried “a firearm relation to a crime of violence.” According to reports, he will represent himself in court.

Cole says he sent a notarized document to his layer in 2006 which he listed nine inventions. Those inventions include body oils, “Divas and Ballers” brand hot sauce, alcohol and “Taco shells of all flavors (made of Doritos).

Cole believes the idea was likely stolen through the mail. He clams that “a check was made out to a person for a large amount by Taco Bell, Frito Lay and Pepsi Co. Inc. for an idea or invention that was submitted to them by theft and fraud.”

He also sent a Freedom of Information Act request to Taco Bell requesting all the documents related to the invention of the Dorito tacos.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/16/inmate-sues-taco-bell-over-doritos-locos-tacos-idea/feed/ 0 Taylor Swift fan tried to swim to her mansion http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/16/taylor-swift-fan-tried-to-swim-to-her-mansion/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/16/taylor-swift-fan-tried-to-swim-to-her-mansion/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 18:23:01 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=152316 Taylor Swift. Credit: Reuters Taylor Swift.
Credit: Reuters[/caption] It’s no secret pop sensation Taylor Swift has a devoted fan club. She has almost 28 million Twitter followers and her concerts sell out in minutes. One crazed fan swam a mile in the freezing cold ocean to try and reach the starlet In her newly purchased Rhode Island mansion. [related tag="Taylor-Swift"] From Perez Hilton: “A Taylor Swift fan was caught trespassing into the singer’s Rhode Island beach house earlier this morning. The 22-year-old male swam a mile through the cold ocean water, up to her beach front all for a glimpse of his beloved Tay Tay! Upon spotting the singer’s security detail, the Swiftie in question quickly turned back round, swimming another mile in the opposite direction.” After the police was alerted, the fan even confessed his plan to the cops. “There is a zero tolerance policy for trespassers,” Westerly Police Dept said in a statement. To recap, this young man swamp two miles in cold ocean water and all he got was a glimpse of Taylor Swift’s security. Some fans really do go to the extremes.]]> Taylor Swift. Credit: Reuters
Taylor Swift.
Credit: Reuters

It’s no secret pop sensation Taylor Swift has a devoted fan club. She has almost 28 million Twitter followers and her concerts sell out in minutes.

One crazed fan swam a mile in the freezing cold ocean to try and reach the starlet In her newly purchased Rhode Island mansion.

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From Perez Hilton:

“A Taylor Swift fan was caught trespassing into the singer’s Rhode Island beach house earlier this morning. The 22-year-old male swam a mile through the cold ocean water, up to her beach front all for a glimpse of his beloved Tay Tay! Upon spotting the singer’s security detail, the Swiftie in question quickly turned back round, swimming another mile in the opposite direction.”

After the police was alerted, the fan even confessed his plan to the cops.

“There is a zero tolerance policy for trespassers,” Westerly Police Dept said in a statement.

To recap, this young man swamp two miles in cold ocean water and all he got was a glimpse of Taylor Swift’s security. Some fans really do go to the extremes.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/2013/05/16/taylor-swift-fan-tried-to-swim-to-her-mansion/feed/ 0 Departing IRS head cites need to restore trust in agency http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/departing-irs-head-cites-need-to-restore-trust-in-agency/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/departing-irs-head-cites-need-to-restore-trust-in-agency/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 23:06:05 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151713 A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington. Credit: Reuters A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington.
Credit: Reuters[/caption] Steven Miller, who resigned on Wednesday as the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service, said in a message to colleagues that there is a "strong and immediate need" to restore public trust in the nation's tax agency. Miller resigned after the IRS became embroiled in a controversy over the agency's targeting of conservative groups for extra scrutiny. [related tag="IRS"] "It is with regret that I will be departing from the IRS as my acting assignment ends in early June," Miller said in an internal message that was released by the IRS. "This has been an incredibly difficult time for the IRS given the events of the past few days, and there is a strong and immediate need to restore public trust in the nation's tax agency."]]> A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington. Credit: Reuters
A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington.
Credit: Reuters

Steven Miller, who resigned on Wednesday as the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service, said in a message to colleagues that there is a “strong and immediate need” to restore public trust in the nation’s tax agency.

Miller resigned after the IRS became embroiled in a controversy over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups for extra scrutiny.

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“It is with regret that I will be departing from the IRS as my acting assignment ends in early June,” Miller said in an internal message that was released by the IRS. “This has been an incredibly difficult time for the IRS given the events of the past few days, and there is a strong and immediate need to restore public trust in the nation’s tax agency.”

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/departing-irs-head-cites-need-to-restore-trust-in-agency/feed/ 0 Man dribbling ball from Seattle to Brazil hit by car, dies http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-dribbling-ball-from-seattle-to-brazil-hit-by-car-dies/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-dribbling-ball-from-seattle-to-brazil-hit-by-car-dies/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:40:38 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151692 football_soccer_kick_sports_pitch_socked_shorts_ball Richard Swanson's mission was cut short. The 42-year old planned a journey to dribble a soccer ball from Seattle to Brazil, the host nation of the 2014 World Cup. Swanson planned his arrival to the South American country in time for the big soccer tournament. [related tag="Brazil"] He was less than two weeks into his journey when he died after being struck by a car in Oregon, police said. Swanson was struck as he walked on a road on the outskirts of Lincoln City, said Lincoln City Police Sergeant Randy Weaver. His soccer ball was found nearby. In a Facebook page called “Breakaway Brazil,” Swansons friends mourned him. Swanson used that Facebook page to document his travels. “It is with a heavy heart to notify you that Richard Swanson passed on this morning,” a post on the Facebook page said. It was signed “Team Richard.” “His team, family, friends, and loved ones will miss him and love him dearly. You made it to Brazil in our hearts, Richard.” During his travels, Swanson planned on traveling through countries such as Colombia, Nicaragua and Mexico. He asked for donations through the Facebook page to help fund his trip. He departed from Seattle on May 1. He carried only a sleeping bag in his backpack and sought out people’s help along the way. In a video posted to YouTube, Swanson explained that he was making the trip after being laid off and having difficulty finding a new job. He is survived by his two sons, 18 and 22.]]> football_soccer_kick_sports_pitch_socked_shorts_ball

Richard Swanson’s mission was cut short.

The 42-year old planned a journey to dribble a soccer ball from Seattle to Brazil, the host nation of the 2014 World Cup. Swanson planned his arrival to the South American country in time for the big soccer tournament.

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He was less than two weeks into his journey when he died after being struck by a car in Oregon, police said. Swanson was struck as he walked on a road on the outskirts of Lincoln City, said Lincoln City Police Sergeant Randy Weaver. His soccer ball was found nearby.

In a Facebook page called “Breakaway Brazil,” Swansons friends mourned him. Swanson used that Facebook page to document his travels.

“It is with a heavy heart to notify you that Richard Swanson passed on this morning,” a post on the Facebook page said. It was signed “Team Richard.” “His team, family, friends, and loved ones will miss him and love him dearly. You made it to Brazil in our hearts, Richard.”

During his travels, Swanson planned on traveling through countries such as Colombia, Nicaragua and Mexico. He asked for donations through the Facebook page to help fund his trip.

He departed from Seattle on May 1. He carried only a sleeping bag in his backpack and sought out people’s help along the way.

In a video posted to YouTube, Swanson explained that he was making the trip after being laid off and having difficulty finding a new job.

He is survived by his two sons, 18 and 22.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-dribbling-ball-from-seattle-to-brazil-hit-by-car-dies/feed/ 0 Arizona jury finds Jodi Arias eligible for death penalty http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/arizona-jury-finds-jodi-arias-eligible-for-death-penalty/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/arizona-jury-finds-jodi-arias-eligible-for-death-penalty/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:57 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151685 Jodi Arias reacts as a guilty verdict is read in her first-degree murder trial in Phoenix, Arizona May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool Jodi Arias reacts as a guilty verdict is read in her first-degree murder trial in Phoenix, Arizona May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool[/caption] An Arizona jury found on Wednesday that Jodi Arias, a California woman convicted in a sensational trial of brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend, inflicted extreme cruelty on her victim and is thus eligible for the death penalty. [related tag="Jodi-Arias"] The same jury found Arias guilty last week of first-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Travis Alexander, whose body was found slumped in the shower of his Phoenix area home five years ago. She had stabbed him 27 times, slashed his throat and shot him in the face. The jury will next weigh additional evidence to decide whether to actually sentence Arias to death or to life in prison.]]> Jodi Arias reacts as a guilty verdict is read in her first-degree murder trial in Phoenix, Arizona May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool
Jodi Arias reacts as a guilty verdict is read in her first-degree murder trial in Phoenix, Arizona May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool

An Arizona jury found on Wednesday that Jodi Arias, a California woman convicted in a sensational trial of brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend, inflicted extreme cruelty on her victim and is thus eligible for the death penalty.

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The same jury found Arias guilty last week of first-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Travis Alexander, whose body was found slumped in the shower of his Phoenix area home five years ago. She had stabbed him 27 times, slashed his throat and shot him in the face.

The jury will next weigh additional evidence to decide whether to actually sentence Arias to death or to life in prison.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/arizona-jury-finds-jodi-arias-eligible-for-death-penalty/feed/ 0 White House releases Benghazi attack emails http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/white-house-releases-benghazi-attack-emails/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/white-house-releases-benghazi-attack-emails/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:16:47 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151680 (Phil Roeder/Flickr) (Phil Roeder/Flickr)[/caption] The White House on Wednesday released 100 pages of emails detailing discussion inside the administration over last year's deadly attacks on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. President Barack Obama has faced Republican criticism that his administration covered up details of the assault, especially after a news report last week said memos on the incident were edited to omit a CIA warning of an al Qaeda threat. Senior administration officials told reporters at the White House the emails were released to clear up misinformation about the process. The emails were the basis for the controversial "talking points" memos that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice used when discussing the attacks that killed four Americans in Benghazi. The officials said the emails showed the talking points were based on intelligence information approved by the CIA and meant to avoid pre-judging the outcome of an FBI investigation into the September 12, 2012, attacks. Republicans say the talking points were an attempt by the administration to portray the attacks as arising from a spontaneous protest, and not an organized terrorist assault as Obama campaigned for re-election.]]> (Phil Roeder/Flickr)
(Phil Roeder/Flickr)

The White House on Wednesday released 100 pages of emails detailing discussion inside the administration over last year’s deadly attacks on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.

President Barack Obama has faced Republican criticism that his administration covered up details of the assault, especially after a news report last week said memos on the incident were edited to omit a CIA warning of an al Qaeda threat.

Senior administration officials told reporters at the White House the emails were released to clear up misinformation about the process. The emails were the basis for the controversial “talking points” memos that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice used when discussing the attacks that killed four Americans in Benghazi.

The officials said the emails showed the talking points were based on intelligence information approved by the CIA and meant to avoid pre-judging the outcome of an FBI investigation into the September 12, 2012, attacks.

Republicans say the talking points were an attempt by the administration to portray the attacks as arising from a spontaneous protest, and not an organized terrorist assault as Obama campaigned for re-election.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/white-house-releases-benghazi-attack-emails/feed/ 0 Joe Biden responds to 7-year-old’s chocolate bullets suggestion http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/joe-biden-responds-to-7-year-olds-chocolate-bullets-suggestion/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/joe-biden-responds-to-7-year-olds-chocolate-bullets-suggestion/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 18:32:14 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151489 Vice President Joe Biden Credit: Reuters Vice President Joe Biden
Credit: Reuters[/caption] School children write letters to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all the time. Many of those letter writers never get a response. One Wisconsin boy got a very personal response from Vice President Biden. A second grade student at Downtown Montessori Academy wrote a letter to Vice President Biden a few months ago suggesting that if guns shot chocolate bullets, no one would get hurt. [related tag="guns"] In true Joe Biden fashion, he responded to the 7-year-old student earlier this week with a hand-written response. Biden agrees that the world would be safer if guns were loaded with chocolate bullets as “People love chocolate.” The full note reads: “Dear Myles, I am sorry it took me so very long to respond to your letter. I really like your idea. If we had guns that shot chocolate, not only would our country be safer, it would be happier. People love chocolate. You’re a good boy. Joe Biden. There doesn’t seem to be a politician quite like Biden. Metro agrees with Vice President, you are a good boy, Myles. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]> Vice President Joe Biden Credit: Reuters
Vice President Joe Biden
Credit: Reuters

School children write letters to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all the time. Many of those letter writers never get a response. One Wisconsin boy got a very personal response from Vice President Biden.

A second grade student at Downtown Montessori Academy wrote a letter to Vice President Biden a few months ago suggesting that if guns shot chocolate bullets, no one would get hurt.

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In true Joe Biden fashion, he responded to the 7-year-old student earlier this week with a hand-written response.

Biden agrees that the world would be safer if guns were loaded with chocolate bullets as “People love chocolate.”

The full note reads:

“Dear Myles, I am sorry it took me so very long to respond to your letter. I really like your idea. If we had guns that shot chocolate, not only would our country be safer, it would be happier. People love chocolate. You’re a good boy. Joe Biden.

There doesn’t seem to be a politician quite like Biden. Metro agrees with Vice President, you are a good boy, Myles.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/joe-biden-responds-to-7-year-olds-chocolate-bullets-suggestion/feed/ 0 VIDEO: Man donates Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to homeless http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-donates-abercrombie-fitch-clothing-to-homeless/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-donates-abercrombie-fitch-clothing-to-homeless/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 17:20:01 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151427 attitude of only wanting to dress pretty, skinny and cool kids that he started a campaign to donate Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to homeless people. The narration in Karber’s video starts by saying, “Abercrombie & Fitch is a terrible company.” [related tag="Abercrombie-&-Fitch"] The company's CEO, Mike Jeffries, has on multiple occasions said he only wants cool kids to wear his clothes. “In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” Jeffries said in a 2006 interview with Salon. “Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive All-American kid with the great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely.” Karber hit up a Goodwill in Los Angeles and scoured the racks for Abercrombie & Fitch clothing. With as much A&F clothing as he could find he headed to Skid Row in East Los Angeles – where the largest population of homeless people in America can be found. “It was time to do some charity,” he says in the video. At first some of the homeless were reluctant to take the clothing. “Perhaps they were afraid of being perceived as narcissist date rapists,” Karber says. “But pretty soon they accepted it wholeheartedly and my expedition was a huge success.” Karber created the video in hopes that more people would join his campaign. One person can’t clothe the homeless or transform a brand on his own, he says. He asks the public to pitch in with these three ways: 1. Look through your closets, your friends’ closets and your neighbors’ closets for A&F clothing. 2. Give them away to your local homeless shelter. 3. Share what you’re dong on Facebook and Twitter (or Google+ if you’re actually using that.) Karber has created the hashtag #FitchTheHomeless to spread the word. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]> In response to Abercrombie & Fitch’s refusal to carry XL or XXL sizes in women’s clothing, one man is taking it upon himself to rebrand the retailer.

Greg Karber is so fed up with Abercrombie & Fitch’s attitude of only wanting to dress pretty, skinny and cool kids that he started a campaign to donate Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to homeless people.

The narration in Karber’s video starts by saying, “Abercrombie & Fitch is a terrible company.”

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The company’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, has on multiple occasions said he only wants cool kids to wear his clothes.

“In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” Jeffries said in a 2006 interview with Salon. “Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive All-American kid with the great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely.”

Karber hit up a Goodwill in Los Angeles and scoured the racks for Abercrombie & Fitch clothing.

With as much A&F clothing as he could find he headed to Skid Row in East Los Angeles – where the largest population of homeless people in America can be found.

“It was time to do some charity,” he says in the video.

At first some of the homeless were reluctant to take the clothing.

“Perhaps they were afraid of being perceived as narcissist date rapists,” Karber says. “But pretty soon they accepted it wholeheartedly and my expedition was a huge success.”

Karber created the video in hopes that more people would join his campaign.

One person can’t clothe the homeless or transform a brand on his own, he says.

He asks the public to pitch in with these three ways:

1. Look through your closets, your friends’ closets and your neighbors’ closets for A&F clothing.
2. Give them away to your local homeless shelter.
3. Share what you’re dong on Facebook and Twitter (or Google+ if you’re actually using that.)

Karber has created the hashtag #FitchTheHomeless to spread the word.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/15/man-donates-abercrombie-fitch-clothing-to-homeless/feed/ 0 DNA evidence may clear Honduran man sentenced to death in Florida http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-usa-florida-dna/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-usa-florida-dna/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 23:19:07 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=151020 Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin is pictured in this booking photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Corrections. Florida Department of Corrections/Handout via Reuters Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin is pictured in this booking photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Corrections. Florida Department of Corrections/Handout via Reuters[/caption] Lawyers seeking to overturn the murder conviction of a Honduran man who has been on Florida's death row since 2006 presented new DNA and blood stain evidence in a Florida court on Tuesday. Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin, 33, was convicted in the 2004 murders of his neighbors at a Seminole County trailer park. Cheryl Williams, 47, was stabbed 129 times, and her mother, Carol Bareis, 69, was stabbed twice. Blood stain expert Barie Goetz testified Tuesday that the killer would have been splattered with blood spurting from 131 stab wounds from a 10-inch knife at close range. Goetz said the blood found on the thigh area of Aguirre's shorts were contact stains and matched Aguirre's claim that he found the bodies and rolled them over to check for a pulse. "The wearer of those shorts did not inflict the injuries to Cheryl Williams," said Goetz, a Pennsylvania-based forensic consultant. Goetz also testified that Aguirre's bloody shoe prints at the scene indicated careful walking around the bodies. The Innocence Project, which is dedicated to using DNA testing to exonerate those who are wrongly convicted, and Aguirre's appellate legal team also obtained DNA analysis of some of the 150 blood stains photographed and swabbed at the crime scene but never tested. NEW DNA EVIDENCE The new DNA analysis concluded that eight blood stains at the crime scene matched Samantha Williams, the daughter and granddaughter of the victims, and none matched Aguirre, according to a report by the Innocence Project. Samantha Williams had a history of mental illness, and during two mental breakdowns after Aguirre's conviction confessed to the killings, according to the report. Witnesses also said Samantha and her mother had a heated argument before the killings, and that Samantha sent her boyfriend to her mother's trailer the next morning, saying she had a "bad feeling" something had happened to her. Nina Morrison, a lawyer for the Innocence Project, told Reuters that Samantha Williams has been subpoenaed to testify Wednesday. Aguirre's legal team is asking Judge Jessica Recksiedler to reverse the conviction based on either the new evidence, the ineffectiveness of Aguirre's trial lawyer or actual innocence. A spokeswoman for the Seminole County State Attorney's office which prosecuted Aguirre would not comment on whether it would challenge the new evidence in court. In 2006, the same year Aguirre was convicted, Milton Dedge, who spent 22 years on death row, became the first person in the Florida freed as a result of new DNA evidence. Dedge was convicted by the same prosecutor's office as Aguirre and was represented post-conviction by a legal team which included the Innocence Project and Morrison. Aguirre maintained his innocence from the beginning and testified on his own behalf at trial. Aguirre said he often socialized with the Williams family, and went to their trailer at 6 a.m. on June 17, 2004 looking for a beer to help him sleep. Aguirre said he found the bodies, rolled Cheryl over to check for a pulse, and grabbed a knife near the bodies for protection in case the killer was still present. As an illegal immigrant, Aguirre decided not to call police out of fear he would be deported back to the violent barrio in Honduras from which he had fled to America. He said he tossed his blood-smeared clothes in a bag, hid the bag on his roof and initially denied knowing anything when questioned by police. Later on that day, he told police how he had found the bodies. Morrison and Goetz said that DNA testing was well established when Aguirre went to trial and could have been requested by his defense lawyer. (Editing by David Adams and Cynthia Osterman)]]> Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin is pictured in this booking photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Corrections. Florida Department of Corrections/Handout via Reuters
Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin is pictured in this booking photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Corrections. Florida Department of Corrections/Handout via Reuters

Lawyers seeking to overturn the murder conviction of a Honduran man who has been on Florida’s death row since 2006 presented new DNA and blood stain evidence in a Florida court on Tuesday.

Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin, 33, was convicted in the 2004 murders of his neighbors at a Seminole County trailer park. Cheryl Williams, 47, was stabbed 129 times, and her mother, Carol Bareis, 69, was stabbed twice.

Blood stain expert Barie Goetz testified Tuesday that the killer would have been splattered with blood spurting from 131 stab wounds from a 10-inch knife at close range. Goetz said the blood found on the thigh area of Aguirre’s shorts were contact stains and matched Aguirre’s claim that he found the bodies and rolled them over to check for a pulse.

“The wearer of those shorts did not inflict the injuries to Cheryl Williams,” said Goetz, a Pennsylvania-based forensic consultant. Goetz also testified that Aguirre’s bloody shoe prints at the scene indicated careful walking around the bodies.

The Innocence Project, which is dedicated to using DNA testing to exonerate those who are wrongly convicted, and Aguirre’s appellate legal team also obtained DNA analysis of some of the 150 blood stains photographed and swabbed at the crime scene but never tested.

NEW DNA EVIDENCE

The new DNA analysis concluded that eight blood stains at the crime scene matched Samantha Williams, the daughter and granddaughter of the victims, and none matched Aguirre, according to a report by the Innocence Project.

Samantha Williams had a history of mental illness, and during two mental breakdowns after Aguirre’s conviction confessed to the killings, according to the report. Witnesses also said Samantha and her mother had a heated argument before the killings, and that Samantha sent her boyfriend to her mother’s trailer the next morning, saying she had a “bad feeling” something had happened to her.

Nina Morrison, a lawyer for the Innocence Project, told Reuters that Samantha Williams has been subpoenaed to testify Wednesday.

Aguirre’s legal team is asking Judge Jessica Recksiedler to reverse the conviction based on either the new evidence, the ineffectiveness of Aguirre’s trial lawyer or actual innocence.

A spokeswoman for the Seminole County State Attorney’s office which prosecuted Aguirre would not comment on whether it would challenge the new evidence in court.

In 2006, the same year Aguirre was convicted, Milton Dedge, who spent 22 years on death row, became the first person in the Florida freed as a result of new DNA evidence. Dedge was convicted by the same prosecutor’s office as Aguirre and was represented post-conviction by a legal team which included the Innocence Project and Morrison.

Aguirre maintained his innocence from the beginning and testified on his own behalf at trial.

Aguirre said he often socialized with the Williams family, and went to their trailer at 6 a.m. on June 17, 2004 looking for a beer to help him sleep. Aguirre said he found the bodies, rolled Cheryl over to check for a pulse, and grabbed a knife near the bodies for protection in case the killer was still present.

As an illegal immigrant, Aguirre decided not to call police out of fear he would be deported back to the violent barrio in Honduras from which he had fled to America. He said he tossed his blood-smeared clothes in a bag, hid the bag on his roof and initially denied knowing anything when questioned by police. Later on that day, he told police how he had found the bodies.

Morrison and Goetz said that DNA testing was well established when Aguirre went to trial and could have been requested by his defense lawyer.

(Editing by David Adams and Cynthia Osterman)

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-usa-florida-dna/feed/ 0 Italy’s Berlusconi questioned in prostitution probe http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-italy-berlusconi-prostitutes/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-italy-berlusconi-prostitutes/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:36 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=150978 People of Freedom (PDL) party member and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wipes his forehead as he attends the Upper house of the parliament in Rome, April 30, 2013. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito People of Freedom (PDL) party member and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wipes his forehead as he attends the Upper house of the parliament in Rome, April 30, 2013. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito[/caption] Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi was questioned by Rome prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday over allegations the former prime minister paid 750,000 euros to buy the silence of people aware that he used prostitutes. The interrogation centered on a case in which the 76-year-old media tycoon is believed to have been the victim of extortion by three former associates, sources at the prosecutors office said. One of these associates, businessman Gianpaolo Tarantini, is accused of providing prostitutes for parties at Berlusconi's private villa outside Milan. Berlusconi is also accused by prosecutors in the southern city of Bari of "inducement to give false testimony," by paying the money to Tarantini, Tarantini's wife, and a former political associate, Walter Lavitola. Berlusconi, whose People of Freedom party is vital to the survival of the left-right coalition government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta, has seen his many legal difficulties mount in recent weeks. On Monday, prosecutors in Milan called for him to serve six years in jail on charges of abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor, and last week he lost an appeal against a four year sentence for tax fraud. The verdict in the Milan sex case is expected next month, while Berlusconi has launched a second and final appeal against the tax fraud conviction. He will serve no time in jail until the appeals process, which can last for years, is exhausted. Berlusconi denies any wrongdoing in all the cases against him. (writing by Gavin Jones; editing by Giles Elgood)]]> People of Freedom (PDL) party member and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wipes his forehead as he attends the Upper house of the parliament in Rome, April 30, 2013. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito
People of Freedom (PDL) party member and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wipes his forehead as he attends the Upper house of the parliament in Rome, April 30, 2013. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito

Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi was questioned by Rome prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday over allegations the former prime minister paid 750,000 euros to buy the silence of people aware that he used prostitutes.

The interrogation centered on a case in which the 76-year-old media tycoon is believed to have been the victim of extortion by three former associates, sources at the prosecutors office said.

One of these associates, businessman Gianpaolo Tarantini, is accused of providing prostitutes for parties at Berlusconi’s private villa outside Milan.

Berlusconi is also accused by prosecutors in the southern city of Bari of “inducement to give false testimony,” by paying the money to Tarantini, Tarantini’s wife, and a former political associate, Walter Lavitola.

Berlusconi, whose People of Freedom party is vital to the survival of the left-right coalition government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta, has seen his many legal difficulties mount in recent weeks.

On Monday, prosecutors in Milan called for him to serve six years in jail on charges of abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor, and last week he lost an appeal against a four year sentence for tax fraud.

The verdict in the Milan sex case is expected next month, while Berlusconi has launched a second and final appeal against the tax fraud conviction. He will serve no time in jail until the appeals process, which can last for years, is exhausted.

Berlusconi denies any wrongdoing in all the cases against him.

(writing by Gavin Jones; editing by Giles Elgood)

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/us-italy-berlusconi-prostitutes/feed/ 0 Turns out Americans don’t really care for hipsters http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/turns-out-americans-dont-really-care-for-hipsters/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/turns-out-americans-dont-really-care-for-hipsters/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 19:48:50 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=150770 Credit: Miles Dixon Credit: Miles Dixon[/caption] Hipsters are so passé. It turns out, Americans aren’t big fans of them. In a new poll but Public Policy Polling just 16 percent of Americans said they have a favorable opinion of hipsters. Forty-two percent have an unfavorable opinion and forty-three percent are not sure. Undecided? How hipster of them. [related tag="hipsters"] The concept of a hipster also got political in the recent poll. Democrats are twice as likely as Republicans to have a favorable opinion of hipsters. As expected, younglings, 18-29, have a favorable opinion of them, but only six percent of those over age 65 do. More from PPP: "We asked voters whether they thought hipsters made a positive cultural contribution to society or whether they just “soullessly appropriate cultural tropes from the past for their own ironic amusement.” 23% of voters said they made positive cultural contributions while nearly half – 46% – went with soulless cultural appropriation. Independents at 31% were most likely to say hipsters make a positive cultural contribution, while Republicans were least likely (15%) with Democrats in the middle (23%)." To further prove America is so over hipsters, 27 percent of voters said they thought hipsters should be subjected to a special tax for being so annoying. In the most hipster aspect of the poll, only 10 percent of voters said they consider themselves to be hipsters. If there’s one thing that makes you a hipster, is not identifying with the term. Now for the most shocking statistic, 21 percent said they thought Pabst Blue Ribbon, commonly associated with hipsters, was a good beer. Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant]]> Credit: Miles Dixon
Credit: Miles Dixon

Hipsters are so passé. It turns out, Americans aren’t big fans of them.

In a new poll but Public Policy Polling just 16 percent of Americans said they have a favorable opinion of hipsters. Forty-two percent have an unfavorable opinion and forty-three percent are not sure. Undecided? How hipster of them.

The concept of a hipster also got political in the recent poll. Democrats are twice as likely as Republicans to have a favorable opinion of hipsters. As expected, younglings, 18-29, have a favorable opinion of them, but only six percent of those over age 65 do.

More from PPP:

“We asked voters whether they thought hipsters made a positive cultural contribution to society or whether they just “soullessly appropriate cultural tropes from the past for their own ironic amusement.” 23% of voters said they made positive cultural contributions while nearly half – 46% – went with soulless cultural appropriation. Independents at 31% were most likely to say hipsters make a positive cultural contribution, while Republicans were least likely (15%) with Democrats in the middle (23%).”

To further prove America is so over hipsters, 27 percent of voters said they thought hipsters should be subjected to a special tax for being so annoying.

In the most hipster aspect of the poll, only 10 percent of voters said they consider themselves to be hipsters. If there’s one thing that makes you a hipster, is not identifying with the term.

Now for the most shocking statistic, 21 percent said they thought Pabst Blue Ribbon, commonly associated with hipsters, was a good beer.

Follow Mary Ann Georgantopoulos on Twitter @marygeorgant

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/turns-out-americans-dont-really-care-for-hipsters/feed/ 0 Rich moms avoid Disney lines by hiring handicapped guides http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/rich-moms-avoid-disney-lines-by-hiring-handicapped-guides/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/rich-moms-avoid-disney-lines-by-hiring-handicapped-guides/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:33 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=150689 The Happiest Place on Earth Credit: Getty Images The Happiest Place on Earth
Credit: Getty Images[/caption] Disney is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” According to a new book, it might be a bit happier for the rich. In a new book titled “Primates of Park Avenue,” social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin claims that “Upper crust” moms use a “black market” connection to hire handicapped tour guides to walk them through Disney World so they can take advantage of the line skipping auxiliary entrances for the disabled. The “black market Disney Guides” allegedly charge about $130 an hour for their services. The New York Post reports that the paying that for an eight-hour day is still cheaper than the $310 an hour price tag for a Disney World fast pass and VIP guide. “Who wants a speed pass when you can use your black-market handicapped guide to circumvent the lines all together?” Dr. Martin writes. [related tag="Disney"] “My daughter waited one minute to get on ‘It’s a Small World’ – the other kids had to wait 2 ½ hours,” one mom is quoted saying. “You can’t go to Disney without a tour concierge. This is how the 1 percent does Disney.” Disney allows each guest who needs a wheelchair or motorized scooter to bring up to six guests to a more convenience entrance, according to the Post. According to the Post, a phone number for the guide service was passed around “Manhattan’s private-school set” over spring break. Dream Tours, which is named in the Post story as one of the services used by New Yorkers, denied involvement. Ryan Clement, who runs the company with his girlfriend who is handicapped, told the Post his girlfriend, Jacie Christiano does not exploit her disability for profit. There’s corruption even at Disney. We give up.]]> The Happiest Place on Earth Credit: Getty Images
The Happiest Place on Earth
Credit: Getty Images

Disney is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” According to a new book, it might be a bit happier for the rich.

In a new book titled “Primates of Park Avenue,” social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin claims that “Upper crust” moms use a “black market” connection to hire handicapped tour guides to walk them through Disney World so they can take advantage of the line skipping auxiliary entrances for the disabled.

The “black market Disney Guides” allegedly charge about $130 an hour for their services. The New York Post reports that the paying that for an eight-hour day is still cheaper than the $310 an hour price tag for a Disney World fast pass and VIP guide.

“Who wants a speed pass when you can use your black-market handicapped guide to circumvent the lines all together?” Dr. Martin writes.

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“My daughter waited one minute to get on ‘It’s a Small World’ – the other kids had to wait 2 ½ hours,” one mom is quoted saying. “You can’t go to Disney without a tour concierge. This is how the 1 percent does Disney.”

Disney allows each guest who needs a wheelchair or motorized scooter to bring up to six guests to a more convenience entrance, according to the Post.

According to the Post, a phone number for the guide service was passed around “Manhattan’s private-school set” over spring break.

Dream Tours, which is named in the Post story as one of the services used by New Yorkers, denied involvement.

Ryan Clement, who runs the company with his girlfriend who is handicapped, told the Post his girlfriend, Jacie Christiano does not exploit her disability for profit.

There’s corruption even at Disney. We give up.

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]]> http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/rich-moms-avoid-disney-lines-by-hiring-handicapped-guides/feed/ 0 France to tax smartphones to protect culture http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/france-to-tax-smartphones-to-protect-culture/ http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/2013/05/14/france-to-tax-smartphones-to-protect-culture/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:46 +0000 Mary Ann Georgantopoulos http://www.metro.us/newyork/?p=150627 iphone theft Culture is a dominant force in France. The food, the art, the film and the music are exceptional. France is now planning a tax on smartphones and tablets in order to fund the production of French art, film and music. The tax could charge up to four percent on the sale of each device and could start as soon as next year. The proposal was made in a government-commissioned report and was endorsed by President Francois Hollande’s administration. [related tag="France"] The tax will also include items that allow access via the Internet to “cultural content” such as game consoles and e-readers. The report claims that it is lawful for the government to issue the tax because it “corrects excessive imbalances.” “Companies that make these tablets must, in minor ways, be made to contribute part to the revenue from their sales to help creators,” said Aurelie Filipetti, culture minister. Filipetti said the tax should be held at a low level so it doesn’t drive consumers into a black market. While the tax could be up to four percent it also might be as low as one percent, which would raise 86 million euros annually. France has a history of taxing in order to fund cultural production. In the past, taxes on television companies and distributors funded French film. According to CNN, France already raises more than 200 million euro a year from copyright levies on hardware storage, which aims to compensate artists for the loss of income through private copying.]]> iphone theft

Culture is a dominant force in France. The food, the art, the film and the music are exceptional.

France is now planning a tax on smartphones and tablets in order to fund the production of French art, film and music.

The tax could charge up to four percent on the sale of each device and could start as soon as next year. The proposal was made in a government-commissioned report and was endorsed by President Francois Hollande’s administration.

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The tax will also include items that allow access via the Internet to “cultural content” such as game consoles and e-readers. The report claims that it is lawful for the government to issue the tax because it “corrects excessive imbalances.”

“Companies that make these tablets must, in minor ways, be made to contribute part to the revenue from their sales to help creators,” said Aurelie Filipetti, culture minister.

Filipetti said the tax should be held at a low level so it doesn’t drive consumers into a black market. While the tax could be up to four percent it also might be as low as one percent, which would raise 86 million euros annually.

France has a history of taxing in order to fund cultural production. In the past, taxes on television companies and distributors funded French film.

According to CNN, France already raises more than 200 million euro a year from copyright levies on hardware storage, which aims to compensate artists for the loss of income through private copying.

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