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3 Deep Sleeper Picks In Round 1 Of The NFL Draft

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Around this point, the first round of the NFL Draft is pretty much set. Not so much the order, but more the names. Once you get towards the end of the first round, there’s always that one name that makes you scratch your head and say, “Who?” or “Why?” This year, we’re going to try to predict who that guy could be.


Dallas Goedert

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The tight end from South Dakota State will undoubtedly be the guy that makes you say, “Who?” The big-bodied tight end is drawing comparisons to Zach Ertz, with his incredibly reliable hands and fluid route running. He’s one of those former basketball players that turned into a tight end that NFL teams love so much. Just to reference a few of those guys, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez and Jimmy Graham. Goedert definitely has a very high ceiling, and if he is used correctly, he could potentially be a Pro Bowler. Watch for him to go to the Saints (Pick 27), Jaguars (29) or the Patriots (31).


Harrison Phillips

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A big defensive tackle from Stanford, Phillips will definitely be taken inside the top 50 picks. He’s been overshadowed by some of the other defensive tackles in this class like Vita Vea and Da’ron Payne. Phillips has superhuman strength, he put up 42 reps on the bench press, and he has an insane motor on the field. He never takes a play off and has a nose for the football from his interior lineman spot. He led Stanford in tackles last season with 103 tackles, that number is unreal. Start your Harrison Phillips watch with the Bills (Pick 21) Titans (25) or Falcons (26).


DJ Chark

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The wide receiver from LSU has terrific playmaking potential. He led all receivers with his 4.34 40 yard dash time at the NFL Combine this year, and for a 6’3 receiver that’s an incredible number. He has the ability to blow by people and is a pretty good route runner for someone his size. 36% of his touches at LSU went for 25+ yards, so there is significant play potential written all over him. Someone who can also help in the punt return game, he could be an excellent weapon for NFL teams. Chark watch starts with the Panthers (Pick 24) and Eagles (32).



Anne De Paula Has More Than One Look, And Can Turn Left

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“Dear God,” I mumbled after visiting Miss De Paula’s page on the social media site known as Instagram.

Don’t want to shoot myself in the foot here, but the gallery above doesn’t do her Instagram justice. Her IG is a total onslaught-knockout after knockout. The bystanders never stood a chance.

She makes Derek Zoolander look like a Gerber Baby, folks. She makes Hansel look like Little Debbie. I don’t mean no disrespect to the all-time greats, but it’s like Anne’s on a different catwalk on a different planet. She’s got the Blue Steel, Ferrari, and Le Tigre looks in her back pocket. No word on Magnum yet, but I hear it’s gonna blow us all away.

And… she can turn left!

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From what I gather, Anne De Paula is a 22-year-old model from Brazil, who rose to fame after landing a coveted feature on the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She’s already worked for some of the highest profile names in the business, and is sure to continue with her recent SI success.

De Paula has been dating singer-songwriter Danny O’Donoghue for three years. He’s a 38-year-old Irishman who’s the frontman for The Script.

San Antonio Spurs Announce Gregg Popovich’s Wife Erin Has Passed Away

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Erin Popovich, the wife of 5-time NBA champion head coach Gregg Popovich, has died. The San Antonio Spurs announced that Erin Popovich, the wife of 69-year-old coach Gregg Popovich, passed away on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Erin “had been ill over an extended period.”

Spurs General Manager R.C. Buford said “We mourn the loss of Erin. She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”

Erin Popovich is survived by her husband, two children and two grandchildren.

via San Antonio Spurs:

With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren.

“We mourn the loss of Erin,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”

The organization asks media to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.


Erin Popovich Cause of Death: Unspecific Illness

Erin Popovich, the wife of 69-year-old Gregg Popovich, passed away on Wednesday, April 18 after being “ill over an extended period of time.” At the time of the writing, it is not clear what illness Erin Popovich was suffering from


According to Bleacher Report, although Gregg Popovich is usually discrete about his personal life, he shared an anecdote about his wife Erin back in 2012, who implored him to be nicer to reporters:

“It entertains everybody but my wife,” Popovich said on Dan Le Batard’s radio show. “When I get home and she says, ‘Geez, why are you so mean? You’re a jerk, people hate you.’ I go, ‘I’m sorry, honey, I have to do better next time.'”

“And there’s no exaggeration. ‘Did you see that guy, honey? Did you see him? All you have to do is see him and you know why I answered the way I did.’ [She says], ‘That’s no excuse, you’re a grown man. Show some maturity.’ I said, ‘I can’t, I can’t do it.'”

Kevin Durant, who was meeting with reporters when the news broke, said that “The whole NBA family is supporting him, got his back through it all. Feel so bad for Pop.”

Popovich was with his Spurs on Monday night during their Game 2 loss to the Golden State Warriors. At this time, it is not clear how this effect’s Popovich’s status for the remainder of the Spurs’ first-round series against the defending champions. The Spurs play Game 3 at home against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, April 19.

4/20 Food Deals: Best Specials To Satisfy Any Abnormal Cravings

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Expect some cravings this Friday. An unexplainable urge to have abnormally large servings from any of the five food groups.

4/20 will do that to you. Many restaurants across the country have caught on to this bizarre phenomenon and have responded accordingly. The result is some hearty specials for any and all U.S. patrons, whether or not you choose to participate in the festivities.

We’ve rounded up some of the best food deals out there to help satisfy any curious cases of munchies. Check em out below.


Blaze Pizza

If you have the pizza chain’s app, a reward for a free high-rise crust upgrade will be available Friday, April 20 through April 27.

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Condado Tacos

The Midwest taco chain is celebrating with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its double-decker tacos and the “wake and bake” brunch item Friday.

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Fatburger

Get free delivery via UberEATS Friday-Sunday from all stores in Washington, California, and Nevada using the delivery code Fatburger420.

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Dos Toros Taqueria

Watch this New York/Chicago taqueria company’s Instagram on April 20 at 10 a.m. to find the secret code to get guacamole and a surprise gift with your purchase.

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Toppers Pizza

Friday is “Worldwide Topperstix Day” and the Wisconsin-based pizza chain is celebrating with 50% off triple orders of Original Topperstix or upgrade to any ‘Stix for $1 more. The deal starts at 4:20 p.m. and runs through the end of the day.

Wing Zone

Get 10 boneless wings with a side of ranch dressing and an order of Mac ‘n Cheese Bites for $10 this Friday.

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Freebirds World Burrito

With more than 70 locations across the country, on Friday, Freebirds World Burrito is giving away one marijuana-free “pot” brownie with the purchase of a Monster Burrito. Such a tease, you dog.

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*Bonus* This is less of a deal and more of a “wow… I wonder what my taste buds would think.”:

Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Only available for 4/20 at the restaurant’s 20+ locations, the special “High Roller” burger features a taco-seasoned beef patty topped with pepperoni & mozzarella, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto ketchup and cool ranch fries all in between two hemp seed buns. And on the side, a spoonful of cookie dough –> I assume to be eaten after the burger and not with said burger (but who knows).

“Tim’s Law” Anti-Hazing Bill Passes Through Pennsylvania Senate

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Pennsylvania Senators have unanimously voted to send the House a proposal that would make the most severe hazing a felony and permit confiscation of frat houses where hazing has occurred. The bill was inspired by the death of Tim Piazza, a Penn State pledge who passed away in 2017 after a night of heavy drinking.

The bill, titled the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law, defines hazing as “conditioning acceptance into a group on breaking the law; consuming food, booze or drugs that put someone in emotional or physical harm; having them endure “brutality” that includes whipping, beating, branding, calisthenics or exposure to severe weather; or putting people through sleep deprivation, “exclusion from social conduct” or extreme embarrassment.”

Majority Leader Jake Corman, a Republican who represents the Penn State area that is the main sponsor of the bill, said the changes are designed to give prosecutors more flexibility in addressing instances of hazing.

via Onward State:

The new Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law would create a tiered system for grading hazing offenses, stronger penalties, and new requirements for enforcement and reporting by educational institutions.

“Tougher penalties for hazers will elevate the seriousness of the crime, and the Safe Harbor provision will remove barriers for and protect those who call for help when someone needs medical assistance, which we hope would increase safety and reporting,” the councils wrote.

Penn State President Eric Barron and the university itself have been ardent supporters of stricter hazing laws since Piazza’s death in February 2017. Now-former Student Body President Katie Jordan also released a letter in support of the proposed anti-hazing law upon its introduction, urging students to encourage their local representatives to support the legislation.

Tim Piazza passed away on February 4, 2017, after suffering major internal injuries from a fall during pledge night activities at the Beta Theta Pi house at Penn State. Piazza, 19, was a 2015 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Readington Township. He was a pledge of the fraternity’s Alpha Upsilon Chapter. Piazza was studying engineering while attending the university.

Last week, fraternities from all across the state of Pennsylvania wrote a letter to state legislators in support of Tim’s Law.

COED’s Quick Fix: Everything You Need To Know Today

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Make sure you get good sleep tonight everyone, as tomorrow is the High Holiday. Since I’m going to be stuck at work, I would appreciate it if everyone reading this took a nice, healthy bong rip for your boy.

Anyway, on to COED’s Quick Fix: Everything You Need To Know Today —Thursday, April 19, 2018.


Pop Culture

– Over 15 years after the release of the iconic cult classic, Super Troopers 2 hits theatres tomorrow:

– Avengers: Infinity War comes out exactly one week from today, here’s a recap of everything that’s happened so far:

– Stephen Spielberg has signed on to produce (and potentially direct) the film-adaptation of DC’s Blackhawk:


Sports

– Gregg Popovich’s wife Erin has passed away. The Spurs return home tonight for Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors.

– Tonight’s NBA playoff schedule:

– And tonight’s Stanley Cup Playoff schedule:


News & Politics

– WWE legend Bruno Sammartino passed away at 82:


College

– “Tim’s Law” has passed through the Pennslyvania Senate:


Viral Randomness

– Yikes:


Hottest of the Day

Paulina Gretzky, arguably the most elite MILF in the world:


Song of the Day


Quote of the Day


“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.”
— Rabindranath Tagore

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Selena Gomez Instagram: Best Photos & Must-See Pictures

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Selena Gomez is the biggest pop star in the world and it really isn’t even close. Sure — you have your Demi Lovato’s and Ariana Grande’s and Taylor Swift’s and all that — but they all pale in comparison to the force of talent and sex appeal that is Selena Gomez.

For an internationally famous pop star, Selena Gomez has been relatively out-of-sight and out-of-mind for the last couple of years. In 2016, she struggled with health issues, and in 2017 she was dating The Rebound (that’s me making fun of The Weeknd, you get it?).

But now that she’s both finally healthy and rid of The Rebound, hopefully, Selena will return to the version of herself that made her the world’s most followed person on Instagram. Think about that for a second: Selena Gomez has more followers on Instagram then people like Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ronaldo, and The Rock. Now that is fame.

In 2018, Selena is set to have a voice role in Hotel Transylvania 3 and will be appearing in the Woody Allen-directed film A Rainy Day in New York. Honestly, though, we really don’t care what Selena does in 2018 — we just hope she stays happy and healthy.

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Indiana State Fraternity Becomes One Of First In Country To Install Solar Panels

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Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly referred to as “Pike”, at Indiana State University has become one of the first fraternities in the nation to use solar panels to help power their chapter house.

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at ISU recently installed 75 solar panels across the top of its house. The project, which was funded by a Pike, powers all of the outdoor lighting and half of the education center. In addition to funding, an Indiana State Pike alum at One Planet Solar also installed the panels.

According to Josh Michael, a member of the Pike Housing Board, the fraternity plans to be working on phase two of the solar panel project by 2020.

via Indiana Public Media:

“Which would be basically this facility like a reprint added onto the south end,” he says. “We would add to this system that we have now in hopes of having 100 percent of our energy needs met, at some point, with solar.”

Michael says after the fraternity added cisterns to collect rainwater, the chapter wanted to find another environmentally friendly project. He says they hope it will start a trend.

“One would speculate that with us doing this that hopefully more people would get on board and, you know, start looking at some green energies,” he says.

Pike estimates that the panels will result in a savings of about $250,000 over the next 30 years.


5 Rookies To Build Your Madden 19 Franchise Around

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Madden is one of the most popular sports games on the market, and the franchise mode becomes more fun every year, the more upgrades EA makes to the game mode. The best part about franchise mode is starting your team with a fantasy draft and building your team any way you want to. One of the keys to the game is drafting a young team so you can keep your core players together for a long time. Rookies and guys in their second or third years with higher development traits tend to be some of the best players in the game in the long run. With that being said, let’s look at five rookies that have the potential to become 99 overalls.


Saquon Barkley

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Barkley is going to be a lot of fun to use, I would bet he ends up as the highest rated rookie in the class, starting off around an 83 or 84 overall with superstar development. He will definitely have a lot of highly rated traits, and while most people don’t run the ball a lot playing Madden, you might want to do some more of it with Barkley on your team. He also isn’t a bad pass catcher, so try setting up some screens with him. Barkley will also have a great speed and strength rating which will make him that much more fun to use.


Quenton Nelson

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Nelson could be an anchor on your offensive line for 15 seasons. If Barkley somehow doesn’t end up as the highest, it will be Quenton Nelson. He’ll probably have the best stats out of any rookie, with all his blocking stats probably in the low 80’s. He’ll have a great strength rating, and he’ll be very easy to run behind and he’ll be a solid pass blocker. He will probably have superstar development too, so it’ll be very easy to upgrade him, especially in his first few seasons.

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Josh Allen

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This might be the toughest guy to develop on the list. It’s hard to tell what EA is going to put his development trait at, it might vary off of when he gets drafted. His accuracy ratings are going to be pretty low to start, but if you start him from day one and surround him with good receivers, you’ll be off to a good start. For the first few games, only throw underneath passes and try to break off RAC yards. The stats might not look pretty, but it’s all about gaining XP. Try to break a few records with him, get as much XP as possible so you can upgrade his accuracy. By year two or three, he’ll be an elite quarterback. The biggest reason to be excited about Allen is his arm strength, it should be similar to Pat Mahomes’ 97 rating.


Bradley Chubb

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Chubb is the best pass rusher in the class. He proved it during his final year at NC State, now teams and scouts are drooling over him, you should be too. He’s drawn comparisons to last year’s first overall pick Myles Garrett, who started Madden 18 rated at 83 overall with superstar development. Chubb will have great intangible ratings, along with his skills. He should develop quickly and smoothly, especially if you make sure to use him specifically when you’re on defense.


Tremaine Edmunds

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This young linebacker is going to be very interesting. His ratings might be a little low to start, but he has a lot of potential. He doesn’t turn 20 until a week after the NFL Draft, so there’s a lot of time to work with him. He’s big, strong and a great tackler, but his awareness and play IQ ratings might be low to start. Luckily, these are the easiest fixes in Madden, and Edmunds has the potential to be a great player for a long time.

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DJ Chark

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Who? Unless you’re a draft buff or an LSU fan, you might not have heard of this speedy receiver. Chark set the mark at the combine this year with his 4.32 40 yard dash. While that wasn’t close to enough to beat John Ross and the all-time record of 4.22 from last year, this should be enough to give Chark at least a 95-speed rating. This will make him very easy to use, especially on streaks and screens where he can get into open space. If his catch rating is even somewhat decent, Chark will be a fun player to use.


Pike At Lehigh University Losses Recognition Due To Multiple Alcohol-Related Incidents

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The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity commonly referred to as “Pike” at Lehigh University has lost its recognition for violating “multiple” policies. According to reports members and alumni served alcohol to underage members while the chapter was under investigation for hazing. Pike is the fourth Lehigh Fraternity to be kicked off campus since July 2017.

According to Lehigh Greeks, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was put on “disciplinary deferred dissolution” on March 22 after an incident on March 3 in which the chapter violated multiple alcohol policies.

The fraternity will be dissolved, effective April 17, 2018 through August 1, 2020.

via Lehigh Greeks:

After careful deliberation, the Committee dissolved the fraternity effective April 17, 2018 through August 1, 2020. Dissolution is the loss of University recognition and the privilege to use the University’s name or represent it in any capacity. In addition, the chapter will lose all privileges to use University equipment or facilities, and this includes access to group housing.

The chapter will be eligible to return to Lehigh at the end of the dissolution period, provided the campus is open to expansion and is subject to recognition processes in place at that time. Should affiliated students fail to comply with sanctions and operate as an underground or unrecognized group without University recognition, oversight, and approval, this would jeopardize and further delay the chapter’s ability to return to campus.

The chapter retains the right to appeal the decision, and the Office of Student Conduct & Community has informed the fraternity leadership of the deadlines and process for appeals as outlined in the Lehigh University Code of Conduct. If an appeal is submitted by the Friday, April 20, 2018 deadline, the Disciplinary Appeals Committee will meet to make a determination shortly thereafter. If the appeal is denied, the conduct hearing outcome will be upheld. If the appeal is granted, a new conduct hearing would occur.

In response to incidents like these, fraternities such Phi Kappa Psi have made numerous changes to their code of conduct in an effort to address the issues that have arisen. In addition, schools such as Texas State have introduced new Greek Life rules to try and prevent these problems.

These reports come amidst similar allegations that have been made against fraternities nationwide, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon at East Carolina University, who was shut down for hazing and the Lamda Chi Alpha chapter at the University of Arkansas which has been accused of taking sexually explicit photographs of women without their permission.

This is the latest major fraternity suspension in the last year, as schools such as Indiana University, the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, Texas State, Florida State, Ball State, Louisiana State and Penn State have all suspended fraternities in the wake of hazing and alcohol deaths.

Miguel Diaz-Canel Net Worth 2018: How Much Is Cuban President Worth

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Miguel Diaz-Canel was officially named the new leader of Cuba after a vote in the country’s National Assembly, making him the first man to led Cuba in nearly six decades who has not been named Castro, with Diaz-Canel taking the position from Raúl Castro who stepped down, who himself succeeded his brother, Fidel. Let’s take a look at his life over the years, starting with his net worth.

Miguel Diaz-Canel Net Worth 2018

Very little information is available about Miguel Diaz-Canel’s finances, and he is known to be a very private figure. If he is anything like his successors, Raul had around $100 net worth during his reign and Fidel’s net worth was once estimated to be around $900 million. One can assume his number could be somewhere close to this, but there’s a difference between a man who ruled Cuba for decades, his brother, and his former vice president. Let’s take a look at his life over the years to get a better picture of the man.

The Early Years

Díaz-Canel was born in the city of Placetas in Villa Clara, the son of a mechanical plant worker. He went on to graduate from Central University of Las Villas as an electronics engineer. Upon graduation, he joined the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.


1985-1993

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In the spring of 1985, Díaz-Canel taught at his former university. Within two years, he branched off into politics, completing an international mission in Nicaragua as First Secretary of the Young Communist League of Villa Clara. In 1993, he started working with the Communist Party of Cuba and was elected to the position of First Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Villa Clara Province within a year.


1994-2009

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By 2003, he was appointed first secretary of the PCC in Holguin and elected member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba. By 2009, he was appointed by the president as Minister of Higher Education.


2010-Present

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In 2013, Díaz-Canel became First Vice President of Cuba, which essentially placed him as deputy to the president, Raúl Castro. In 2018, Casto stepped down; by April, Díaz-Canel was selected to succed Castro as president, as confirmed by a vote of the National Assembly. Diaz-Canel is notably the first civilian president of the country since the revolution.

The Secret Of David Copperfield’s Signature Trick Was Revealed Because Of A Lawsuit

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Maybe David Copperfield was a little before my time, but in the context of my life, he’s always been more of a punchline than an actual act. My generation had Criss Angel, who now, is also more of a punchline than the pop cultural phenomenon he once was. But just because David Copperfield isn’t a fringe C-List celebrity anymore does not mean he isn’t in the news anymore.

Because Copperfield, apparently, is still doing his act and people, apparently, are still going to see it. However, one unlucky British tourist did not have a — dare I say — magical experience and decided to sue.

Gavin Cox, a 58-year-old who saw Copperfield’s show while traveling to Las Vegas, claims he was seriously injured while taking part in Copperfield’s signature illusion and is suing the legendary (?) magician for negligence.

While Copperfield refuses to accept responsibility for Cox’s injuries, the nature of the lawsuit has given the court, and therefore the public, insight into how Copperfield pulls off one of his signature tricks.

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While not going into great detail, the court has heard elements of how the trick, ‘Lucky #13’, is performed. Copperfield throws 13 inflatable balls in to the audience with those who catch them, as Mr. Cox did, randomly chosen as participants for the illusion, dubbed ‘the runaround’.

They are then asked to sit on chairs on a raised platform on stage which is then covered with a curtain. Copperfield talks to the audience for a few minutes before the curtain is lifted to reveal they have ‘vanished’. He then points to the back of the hall where the participants reappear – to the astonishment of the audience.

The court has heard how practiced stagehands with flashlights hurried participants off stage once the curtain came down on the platform. Benedict Morelli, an attorney for Cox, had said in his opening statement on Friday his client was told to ‘stand up, come with me’ and was never warned he could be injured taking part in the trick.

So … there ya have it. Not too exciting. News flash, but unfortunately, magic is fake & Harry Potter is a p*ssy (that’s not really related, but since we’re talking about “magic”, I had to get that one out.) Speaking of David Copperfield being a living, breathing punchline, here’s a David Copperfield joke:

What do the Bloods call David Copperfield?

David Bopperfield.

The Final Trailer For ‘Deadpool 2’ Has Arrived

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The “Merc with a Mouth” is back for his very own sequel in Deadpool 2.

The final trailer for the movie has arrived, and it’s chock full of the violence, bad language, jokes and meta references that you’ve come to expect in a Deadpool movie. Hope you’ve caught up on your comic book movies cause guess what? If the trailer is any indication, we’re getting plenty of jokes about that.

“Pump the hate brakes, Thanos.” Ah yes, a cute little nod to the fact that Cable (played by Josh Brolin) is also playing the villain of Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos. Also, Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) pokes fun at the fact that the DC movie universe, think Batman, is considered to be a very dark, gloomy place to fight crime. Meanwhile, it seems like Marvel has a lot more fun with it, considering the fact that comic book movie audiences include children.

Deadpool 2 has its work cut out for it in terms of ticket sales as it comes out on May 18th, 2018, just a few weeks after the release of Avengers: Infinity War and just a week before Solo: A Star Wars Story. The month of May is gonna be an absolute war at the box office, but with Avengers: Infinity War expected to be one of the highest grossing films of all time, Deadpool 2 certainly has a fierce battle ahead for it.

The official synopsis for Deadpool 2 from IMDB is…well, take a look for yourself:

After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.

 


“Losing Streak Lois”: Police Searching For Grandmother Accused Of Murder In 2 States

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Lois Ann Riess, known as “Losing Streak Lois”, is a 56-year-old Minnesota grandmother who is wanted over the shooting deaths of two different people. Riess is accused of allegedly killing her husband David Riess, who was found shot dead at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota on March 23, and Pamela Hutchinson, who was found dead at her Fort Meyers Beach condo in Florida on April 9.

At this time, police believe that Riess allegedly used the same gun in both shootings and that she targeted Hutchinson to assume her identity because they have similar appearances. Newly released CCTV footage shows Riess walking away from the Marina Village in Fort Meyers Beach. She was also pictured driving away from in Hutchinson’s 2005 white Acura bearing a Florida license tag of Y37TAA. Riess was also allegedly wearing Hutchinson’s hat.

Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno said of Riess: “She is armed, she is dangerous, she looks like anyone’s mother or grandmother. She will smile, she’s calculated and she’s a killer on the loose.”

Riess, known for her gambling addiction, was dubbed “Losing Streak Lois” by local Minnesota authorities.

via U.S. Marshals Service:

The U.S. Marshals are actively seeking to apprehend a 56-year-old white female wanted for murder.

Lois Riess is believed to have murdered Pamela Hutchinson, 59, in a Fort Myers Beach condo on or about April 5. She bears a striking resemblance to the deceased, and has stolen the victim’s driver license, credit cards and 2005 white Acura TL (FL tag Y37TAA). A murder warrant for her arrest was issued by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Reiss is also a person-of-interest in the murder of her husband in Dodge County, Minnesota, in March. Dodge County authorities also have charged her with grand theft.

Dubbed by local authorities as “Losing Streak Lois,” she is known to have a gambling addiction and often frequents casinos. The fugitive investigation conducted by the U.S. Marshals has Riess’ last known whereabouts in the Corpus Christi, Texas, area in the white Acura TL.

Authorities say that Riess is considered armed and dangerous and that anyone with information about Riess should contact your local U.S. Marshals Service office, State or Local Law Enforcement Agency or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780 TIPS.

Best NBA Playoff Moments From April 18: LeBron, Donovan Mitchell, & The Missing Timberwolves

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Round 1, Game 2 action continued on Wednesday, April 18. LeBron and his Cavs got revenge on the Pacers, the Jazz stole a road win, and the Rockets made a mockery of the Timberwolves. Let’s recap the action.


Was LeBron’s W a Cavaliers L?

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The Cavaliers fell to the Pacers in Game 1 of their matchup on Sunday, resulting in LeBron James‘s first Round 1 loss in six years. For the first time since LeBron’s return to Cleveland, the Cavs won’t be sweeping their first round opponent. In a markedly unstable, idiosyncratic season, the loss fits right into LeBron’s 2017-18 narrative: defy the odds.

It’s safe to say now that Game 1 was what LeBron calls a “feel-out game”; he used the first quarter largely to study Victor Oladipo and his Pacers as they clobbered the Cavs, 33-14. LeBron was also made aware of the effort and morale of his supporting cast, and used his observations as the point of reference for how to bounce back. Noticeably passive in the first quarter of that first game (he didn’t attempt a field goal until the 1:52 mark), LeBron’s approach in the opening 12 of Game 2 could not have been more different.

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It took just 62 seconds to address the three most pressing issues coming out of Game 1: Cleveland’s defense, LeBron’s aggression, and Victor Oladipo’s very existence. Kevin Love won the tip, and the next five possessions unfolded perfectly. LeBron hit a fadeaway. J.R. Smith forced Oladipo into a backcourt violation. LeBron scored again. Then, offensive foul on Oladipo. Then, a second foul on Oladipo. Victor was benched immediately, and LeBron proceeded to score the next 12 of the Cavaliers’ first 16 points, making fools of a Pacers defense preoccupied with adjusting their offense. The King was in control.

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The Cavaliers led by 15 heading into the second quarter, and LeBron had 20 already. His performance begged us to revisit his personal top tier of playoff domination; Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals and Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals came to the front of our collective mind. A disappointing, unprecedented Game 1 loss brought out the hungry, incensed, take-no-prisoners Year 15 LeBron we’ve gotten to know all year. He had 29 at the half, but Indiana took advantage of the lesser Cavs’ deficiencies and began to make a push.

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The Pacers’ 2017-18 season has been magical. Victor Oladipo’s personal glo up, his unwavering drive to humiliate anyone who thought the Pacers struck out by swapping Paul George for him, and his All-Star leadership have earned the Pacers a 5-seed season once written off before it even began. It would be uncharacteristic for him to lie down and accept any loss, even one all but cemented in the first quarter by the greatest player in the world. Oladipo and his Pacers used the second half to rub away at Cleveland’s lead, outscoring the Cavs by nine. They’d slash the lead to three with less than a minute remaining in the fourth, and even though the Cavs responded with a turnover and then by leaving Oladipo wide open on a potentially game-tying three, Indiana couldn’t stave them off.

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LeBron would finish with 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Starters Smith and George Hill combined with José Calderón and Rodney Hood for 21 total points, while Love put up a lackluster 15 on poor shooting before leaving the game in the fourth with a thumb injury. A couple of bright spots: Smith and Kyle Korver, inserted into the starting lineup that night, were defensively effective; Korver, true to his nature, was also a difference-maker from three-point territory. But honestly, none of this is good enough. After the game, coach Tyronn Lue told the media, “I need to see more out of a lot of guys”, implying that Hood, Hill, Jeff Green, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance Jr. have little choice but to show out in Indianapolis come Friday. LeBron has a history of dragging bad teams onto improbable playoff runs, but if he expects to get through the East, he needs reliable support.


Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz Let OKC Beat Themselves

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Rookie of the Year candidate Donovan Mitchell was a game-time decision on Wednesday night after sustaining a toe injury during the Jazz’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder. Choosing competition over comfort, the relentless Mitchell came out without missing a beat in Game 2. Setting the tone for Utah with a steal off of Russell Westbrook and breakaway layup on the very first possessions, Mitchell opened up the door for big men Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert to take advantage of OKC’s lazy offensive start. Behind Mitchell, Favors, and Gobert, Utah sprinted to an early 9-0 lead over Westbrook’s Thunder.

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The Thunder, behind Westbrook, surged back, caught up, and kept it competitive. Paul “Playoff P” George, playing through a hip contusion, was fouled on two three-point makes and converted one four-point play. Westbrook made momentum-building plays, like stealing an inbound pass to set up a Carmelo Anthony three. Jerami Grant was an offensive spark off the bench. And importantly, much of OKC’s defensive output focused on taking Mitchell out of the game. The Thunder were well-equipped to put away the Jazz… until they weren’t.

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Old habits die hard. Rendering useless a third-quarter 19-0 run that put them up 10, Oklahoma City’s stars disappeared in the most crucial moments. Anthony, George, and Westbrook shot 0-for-14 in the final period, letting the Jazz outscore the Thunder by 12. Mitchell penetrated the paint and got to the foul line; Ricky Rubio hit threes down the stretch; Favors and Gobert out-rebounded OKC’s top glass-cleaners Steven Adams and Westbrook 11-5 in the fourth. Adams, hassled by foul trouble throughout, picked up his sixth with 2:48 to go. 13 fourth-quarter points by Mitchell put the Jazz over the top for a confidence-building road win ahead of relocating the series to Salt Lake City.

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Playing through the pain, Mitchell would end up breaking a record held for 33 years by one Michael Jordan. With a total of 55 points through Games 1 and 2, Mitchell overtook MJ’s 53 to become the new standard of excellence for most points in NBA history by a guard in his first two postseason games. Mitchell, who almost vomited during Game 1 out of nervousness, is playing beyond his years. If the Thunder are going to keep him at bay, they need to refocus on efficiency, rebounding, and defensive consistency.


Where Are the Timberwolves?

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In their first playoff game since 2004, the Timberwolves put up a worthy challenge to the league-best Houston Rockets in Game 1 on Sunday. After a terrible final few possessions, they fell 104-101, but Minnesota’s overall performance showed that they can still run with the elite. Losing Jimmy Butler to a knee injury set the Wolves back dramatically in February; once primed for a 4-seed or better, the Wolves closed the season fighting for their playoff lives. In a thrilling instant death regular season finale against the Denver Nuggets, the Wolves won their way out of a 14-year postseason drought. The return of Butler and the heightened responsibilities of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins made the Wolves appear a somewhat threatening 8-seed. Until Wednesday night, of course.

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When Towns was outscored by washed-up sixth-man teammate Derrick Rose in Game 1, coach Tom Thibodeau implored him publicly to “be more active”. The 22-year-old Towns has a tendency to overlook the offensive mismatches beneficial to him, choosing instead to open up space for his teammates to run isolation plays. KAT needs to be selfish. He needs to be a controlling threat on the block. He scored five total points in Game 2 before being pulled midway through the third quarter. If Towns is going to be this passive, the Wolves can kiss this series goodbye.

The Wolves led 23-18 after the first quarter of Game 2. One predestined Rockets avalanche later, Minnesota was outscored 37-17 in a second quarter where Butler scored seven, Wiggins managed two, and Towns was held scoreless. The Rockets blew the game open with a 25-point lead in the third and never looked back. Nemanja Bjelica would end up leading the Wolves in scoring with 16; their notoriously overplayed starting five, all of whom played at least 33 minutes per game during the regular season, combined for 45 points in a 20-point loss. Speaking to the media after the game, Towns said, “I’m not looking for statistics and all that hype and glory and all that B.S. that doesn’t matter. I’m here for wins and dubs — whatever I’ve got to do to win the game.” A noble sentiment indeed, but Towns is doing a disservice to himself and his teammates until he realizes he’s doing whatever he can to lose.

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The Rockets’ future Hall-of-Fame backcourt has been trashing the Wolves, even if James Harden and Chris Paul aren’t giving their best outputs on the same nights. In Game 1, Paul had 14 points, four assists, and six turnovers, and in spite of the win, was a -4; Harden had 44. In Game 2, Paul came back with 27 points, eight assists, and one turnover, and was a +21; Harden scored 12 on a bizarre 11.1% shooting, and was outscored by elder statesmen Gerald Green and Trevor Ariza. If the bona fide league MVP is still managing to kick your ass while he shoots 2-for-18, you’re in a lot of trouble.



Chelsea vs Burnley Live Stream: Watch Premier League Match Online-4/19

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Following an epic comeback win at Southampton over the weekend, Antonio Conte, Eden Hazard and the Blues of Chelsea head to Turf Moor to take on upstart Burnley for a midweek Premier League matchup.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is expected to make changes to the Chelsea starting lineup ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup Semi-Final against Southampton. Burnley, who currently sit seventh in the Premier League (eight points behind Chelsea in fifth place), are aiming to maintain their spot on the table as a 7th place finish would guarantee them Europen competition next season in the Europa League. With a win today, Burnley would pass Arsenal for sixth place in the Premier League with 57 points.

Find out how to live stream Chelsea vs Burnley Premier League Matchweek 34 Game online streaming below!


Chelsea vs Burnley Viewing Details

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 2:45  PM EST
Location: Turf Moor
United States TV Channel: NBC Sports
United Kingdom TV Channel: Sky Sports
Live StreamNBCSports / SkyGo


How to Live Stream Chelsea vs Burnley Online

United States: You can live stream Chelsea vs Burnley on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra app, which is available on Google Play and iTunes. A cable subscription is required to log into the service.

United Kingdom: You can live stream Chelsea vs Burnley on the SkyGo website. You’ll need a cable log-in and password to access the stream.


How to Watch Chelsea vs Burnley Premier League Match Live Stream on Mobile

United States: Chelsea vs Burnley will be available for live stream on the NBC Sports Live Extra app, which is available on Google Play and iTunes. A cable subscription is required to log into the service

United Kingdom: Mobile users in the United Kingdom can watch the Burnley vs Chelsea game on the Sky GO app, which is free to download from the iTunes or Google Play store. You’ll need a cable subscription to log in.

Here’s How You Can Win A Trip To Hang Out With Emilia Clarke

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Before we get started with the article, just take a moment to look above you and soak in how pretty and bubbly and fun Emilia Clarke is. What an absolute delight she must be in more ways than one. And if you want to, YOU could be having lunch with her in the near future.

All you have to do for an entry is donate anywhere from $10 (at 10 entries per $1, a $10 donation would be 10 entries) to $5,000 (which would be 50,000 entries). The money raised will go to The Royal College of Nursing Foundation, which provides vital support for the nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who care for us and our families day in and day out.

The one lucky winner and a friend will be flown first-class to Belfast, put up in a 4-star hotel, tour the Game of Thrones set, but most importantly, get lunch with Emilia Clarke. If the chance of getting lunch with The Mother of Dragons AND donating to hard-working nurses isn’t worth 10 bucks, then I don’t know what is.

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You and a friend are headed to the real home of Game of Thrones in Belfast, Northern Ireland! Once there, you’ll get to ask Emilia all your burning questions over lunch with The Unburnt herself. And because you’ll be with the rightful(ish) heir to the Iron Throne, you and your GoT-loving friend will have exclusive access to see things like costumes, props and more. Whether you bend the knee or not, you’ve pretty much won the Game of Thrones. Flights to the realm and hotel are on us.

(Side note: I miss Dany & Jon very much and absolutely cannot wait until they’re back in my life again.)

You can enter for a chance to tour the set of Game of Thrones with Emilia Clarke here.

Top 5 Uses Of Marijuana For Athletes

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Sports and weed, there is not too many things on this earth better than both of those. Put them together, and we have one hell of a time. Now, that’s just the fan side of things, but marijuana has become increasingly more popular amongst athletes. The medicinal benefits have been debated over and over again that it becomes nauseating when someone automatically shoots down the notion that weed can really help people in need.

Athletes are continually looking for ways to better recover and deal with the daily stressors of their sport. Many athletes have come out in support of marijuana and its usefulness. Recently former NFL running back Ricky Williams announced the launch of his own cannabis-based wellness company called Real Wellness. He is just one of many former and current athletes to bring this subject to light.

So, let’s take a look at how athletes and marijuana intermingle together to create high times.


1. Dealing with stress/anxiety

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Athletes live in a highly stressful world with all sorts of outside pressures on them to succeed, not to mention the pressure they put on themselves to be great. Especially in the professional sports world, this type of high-intensity pressure is magnified by the media, fans, and teammates. When living in a bubble so to say, like many of these athletes do, the anxiety build-up can become too much to handle, and they need a little something to wind down. The natural remedy many athletes turn to is cannabis. The drug can ease and calm the mind and fight off the anxiety an athlete has before or after a big game.


2. Recovery from a workout

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This is one of the most common arguments heard amongst athletes when the marijuana topic is brought up. Some fans forget all the work that an athlete puts in when no one is watching. The endless late nights in the gym, extra reps after practice, and just the purely physical nature of their sport can cause the body to feel a bit broken down. Cannabis can provide these athletes with an outlet that soothes their physical pain. There is plenty of medical evidence out there that suggests CBD helps fight inflammation. So, not only can the athlete get their mind right but also their body right at the same time.


3. During a workout

I just mentioned the benefits cannabis could have on the body post-workout, but it can also be extremely beneficial during the workout. Marijuana activates the endocannabinoid system in our brain. What happens when you are working out, and this system is heightened, it acts as a protective shield that helps the body cope with the physical stress. Also, the best part of working out high is it can actually increase your “high” by sending the THC back into your system as you are burning fat. Sounds like a win-win to me.

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4. Bonding/celebrating with teammates

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Most of my experience with the beautiful God-given plant has been one of a social aspect. It is one of the best ways to get to know people and form relationships. I mean one of the best ways to meet people in college is smoking weed. Someone brings up smoking, and you’re like “hey, I get high,” and they are all “oh shit, do you wanna get high together” and bam a beautiful bond between two people is born. The same effect can happen for athletes on a team. For the most part, the most successful teams are the ones with the best chemistry, and if that chemistry can be given an injection through the use of smoking a joint, I say damn well go right ahead. It could be after a tough practice or a big win; smoking weed has been bringing people together since that first puff was inhaled into the lungs.


5. Get you in the zone

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All of these vary athlete to athlete, and this might be the one category that varies the most. But, for some, the use of marijuana can put them in the proverbial zone. The cannabis can have an effect on the mind that puts the athlete in a razor-sharp focus mode. It can cause the athlete to have more confidence in their given sport and provide an edge that can put them over the top. Obviously, you can’t rip five GB’s in a row and expect to be lasered in, but if that right amount of high is found it can put you in the “zone.”

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National School Walkout Day 2018: Details & Things To Know

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This Friday, April 20, marks the 19th anniversary of the mass shooting at Columbine High School, considered the deadliest high school shooting in American history until 17 people were killed in Parkland, Florida this past February, giving the demonstration a new meaning this year for some participants.

What will happen?

To keep national attention on stopping school violence, students across the country are planning to leave class. The concept was developed by Lane Murdock, a 16-year-old girl who grew up near Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students were killed in a mass shooting in 2012. According to Time, Murdock issued the following statements about what inspired her to develop the event:

“I was 15 when I started this; I’m a newly-turned 16-year-old.” “I guess there’s no way to control this, but just for people to know that whether it’s the Parkland students or myself and my team, we’re growing up while doing this.”

The movement was also helped by a Change.org petition following the Valentines Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; over 250,000 people have signed the petition, with over 2,000 protests registered.

This is the second major school walkout to occur in two months. On March 14, students walked out of class for the #Enough! National School Walkout. The March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. also took place on March 24.


When will the walkout happen?

The walkout takes place on Friday, April 20, 2018, at 10 A.M. across the participants’ various local times. Unlike the March 14 protest, in which participants stayed outside for 17 minutes, each in honor of the 17 victims, students are expected to spend the whole day involved with the walkout. A “Walkout Planning Guide” at the National School Walkout website gives some ideas for how students involved with the protest can spend their day, like voter registration drives or letter writing campaigns, but the open-ended nature of the protest, according to Murdock is meant to reflect the fact that the walkout is meant to focus on kids.


What can happen to students involved?

Now, schools can punish students involved with the walkout. According to the ACLU, schools have the right to discipline students by law, which demands attendance in school, but cannot let the political nature of the event impact their decisions further; that said, students do have freedom of speech:

“Because the law in most places requires students to go to school, schools can discipline you for missing class. But what they can’t do is discipline you more harshly because of the political nature of or the message behind your action.”

“You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don’t disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies.”

In a statement with ABC, one of Murdock’s co-organizers, Grant Yuan, a 17-year-old junior, said that many schools have shown acceptance to the walkout.

“Resistance does exist. Thankfully, it seems at least the majority, however slim the majority may be, of schools are at least friendly to the event or have accepted it’s going to happen whether they sanction it or not, and have made moves to accommodate.”

In addition, after the walkout, students can participate in local chapters that have been developed by the National School Walkout; at this time, there are believed to be at least 150 registered chapters so far.

‘Kids See Ghost’ Release Date: When Is Kanye West & Kid Cudi Album Coming Out

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Kanye West announced that he and Kid Cudi will be releasing an album called Kids See Ghost on June 8, 2018. Kanye, who has been more active on Twitter in recent days, announced that he and Kid Cudi will be releasing an album under the group name “Kids See Ghost”. It’s not clear if the album will be a self-titled album also be named “Kids See Ghost”.

In addition to music from himself and Cudi, Kanye announced that he’d be releasing a new, 7-track long solo album on June 1. The title of that album has not yet been revealed. The new albums are Kanye’s first since his apparent mental breakdown a couple of years ago.

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