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Eddie Redmayne to Star in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Eddie Redmayne to Star in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Eddie Redmayne will star in Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Warner Bros has officially confirmed.

The actor will play pre-eminent Wizarding World magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who writes the famous Hogwarts School textbook that gives the film its title.

JK Rowling is making her screenwriting debut on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

The film’s director David Yates said: “Eddie is a fearless actor, brimming with invention, wit and humanity.”

David Yates added: “I couldn’t be more excited about the prospect of working with him as we start this new adventure in JK Rowling’s wonderful world, and I know she feels the same way.”

JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts book, which was published in 2001, is set 70 years before the events of her bestselling Harry Potter series.Eddie Redmayne to Star in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

The movie follows the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander – a specialist in magical animals – who travels the Wizarding World to document the beasts he encounters.

Newt Scamander writes a book – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – which is then studied years later by Hogwarts students such as Harry, Ron and Hermoine.

David Yates previously directed the final four Harry Potter films, while producer David Heyman – who worked on all eight of the blockbusters – will produce the film.

Greg Silverman from Warner Bros Pictures said they were “thrilled” to have cast Eddie Redmayne – who had been widely rumored to take the part – calling him “one of today’s most extraordinarily talented and acclaimed actors”.

Earlier this year Eddie Redmayne won the best actor Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award for his performance as Stephen Hawking in biopic The Theory of Everything.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is expected to be released in 3D and Imax worldwide on November 18, 2016.

Glastonbury 2015: Full Lineup

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Glastonbury 2015: Full Lineup

Glastonbury 2015 – Full Lineup

Pyramid Stage

Friday, June 26

Foo Fighters 21:15- 23:45

Florence + the Machine 19:15- 20:25

Motörhead 17:30- 18:30

Mary J Blige 16:00- 17:00

Alabama Shakes 14:30- 15:30

James Bay 13:00- 14:00

Chronixx 12:00- 12:40

Michael Clark 11:00- 11:30

 

Saturday, June 27

Kanye West 22:15- 23:45

Pharrell Williams 20:00- 21:15

Paloma Faith 18:15- 19:15

Burt Bacharach 16:30- 17:30

George Ezra 15:00-16:00

The Waterboys 13:30- 14:30

Courtney Barnett 12:10- 13:00:00

The Unthanks with Charles Hazlewood and his Orchestra 11:00- 11:45:00

 

Sunday, June 28

The Who 21:45- 23:15

Paul Weller 19:30-20:45

Alt-J 17:45-18:45

Lionel Richie 16:00-17:15

Patti Smith 14:15- 15:15

Hozier 13:00- 13:45

Songhoy Blues 12:00-12:40

Burtle Silver Band 11:00- 11:40
The Other Stage

Friday, June 26

Rudimental 22:30-23:45

Mark Ronson 21:00- 22:00

The Courteeners 19:30- 20:30

The Vaccines 18:00- 19:00

Jungle 16:30- 17:30

Catfish and the Bottlemen 15:00- 16:00

Everything Everything 13:50- 14:30:00

The Cribs 12:30-13:20

Special guests 11:00-12:00

 

Saturday, June 27

Deadmau5 22:30-23:45

Ben Howard 20:40- 21:55

The Maccabees 19:05-20:05

Clean Bandit 17:35-18:35

Ella Eyre 16:05-17:05

Young Fathers 14:45-15:45

Azealia Banks 13:20- 14:15

Frank Turner 12:00-12:50

Swim Deep 11:00-11:40Glastonbury 2015 lineup

 

Sunday, June 28

The Chemical Brothers 21:45-23:15

Jamie T 20:15- 21:15

Belle and Sebastian 18:45-19:45

Future Islands 17:15-18:15

Twin Atlantic 15:45-16:45

Palma Violets 14:15-15:15

Adam Cohen 13:00-13:50

Soak 12:00- 12:40

Rivals Sons 11:00- 11:40

 

West Holts

Friday, June 26

Hot Chip 22:15- 23:45

Caribou 20:30-21:30

Run the Jewels 19:00-20:00

The Gaslamp Killer 17:30-18:30

Kasai Allstars 16:00-17:00

Marcos Valle 14:30- 15:30

Dorian Concept 13:00- 14:00

The Cambodian Space Project 11:30- 12:30

 

Saturday, June 27

The Mothership Returns: George Clinton, Parliament, Funkadelic & the Family Stone 21:45- 23:45

Todd Terje and the Olsens 20:00- 21:00

Vintage Trouble 18:30-19:30

Gregory Porter 17:00- 18:00

Soil and Pimp Sessions 15:30-16:30

Sinkane 14:00-15:00

Jane Weaver 12:30- 13:30

KOG and the Zongo Brigade 11:00- 12:00

 

Sunday, 28

Flying Lotus 22:00- 23:15

FKA twigs 20:30- 21:30

Roy Ayers 19:00-20:00

Steel Pulse 17:30- 18:30

Cumbia All Stars 16:00- 17:00

Hiatus Kaiyote 14:30- 15:30

Ibibio Sound Machine 13:00- 14:00

Flaming Gods 11:30-12.30
The Park Stage

Friday, June 26

Super Furry Animals 23:00-0 0:15

Jamie xx 21:30- 22:30

Sharon van Etten 20:00- 21:00

Wolf Alice 18:30- 19:30

Benjamin Booker 17:00-18:00

Glass Animals 15:30-16:30

Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra 14:15-15:00

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 13:00-13:45

Pussy Riot in conversation 12:00- 12:40

Rhodes 11:00- 11:40

 

Saturday, June 27

Jon Hopkins 23:00-0 0:15

Spiritualized 21:30- 22:30

Mavis Staples 20:00- 21:00

Father John Misty 18:30- 19:30

Kate Tempest 17:00-18:00

Gaz Coombes 15:30-16:30

Giant Sand 14:10-15:00

Ibeyi 13:00-13:45

Eaves 12:00- 12:40

Flo Morrissey 11:00-11:40

 

Sunday, June 28

Ryan Adams 22:30-23:45

Goat 21:00- 22:15

The Fall 19:30- 20:30

Perfume Genius 18:00-19:00

Fat White Family 16:30-17:30

The Staves 15:10-16:00

Rae Morris 14:00- 14:45

Jack Garratt 13:00- 13:40:

Denai Moore 12:00- 12:40

Rag N Bone Man 11:00- 11:40

 

The John Peel Stage

 

Friday, June 26

Enter Shikari 22:45-23:45

Modestep 21:15-22:15

SBTRKT 19:45-20:45

Circa Waves 18:25- 19:20

Peace 17:00- 18:00

Chet Faker 16:00-16:40

The Districts 15:00- 15:40

Leon Bridges 14:00- 14:40

Rainy Boy Sleep 13:00- 13:40

Hinds 12:00-12:40

Weaves 11:00- 11:40

 

Saturday, June 27

Suede 22:35-23:45

La Roux 21:05- 22:05

Death From Above 1979 19:35- 20:35

Jessie Ware 18:15- 19:10

Years and Years 17:00-17:50

The Pop Group 16:00- 16:40

Sleaford Mods 15:00-15:40

Slaves 14:00- 14:40

Coasts 13:00-13:40

Sunset Sons 12:00-12:40

Isaac Lee-Kronick 11:00- 11:40

 

Sunday, June 28

FFS (Franz Ferdinand and Sparks) 22:05- 23:15

Death Cab for Cutie 20:35- 21:35

Lianne La Havas 19:05-20:05

Charli XCX 17:50-18:35

Django Django 16:40-17:30

Alvvays 15:40-16:20

Prodes 14:40:00 15:20:00

Saint Raymond 13:40- 14:20

Mini Mansions 12:40- 13:20

Gengahr 11:40- 12:20

Lucy Kitchen 11:00- 11:20

Glastonbury 2015: Pussy Riot to Appear in Conversation at Two Separate Venues

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Glastonbury 2015: Pussy Riot to Appear in Conversation at Two Separate Venues

Pussy Riot has been confirmed to appear at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, after the event revealed its full 2015 line-up.

The Russian punk band will appear in conversation twice during the festival, on the Park Stage on Saturday, June 27, and the Left Field on Friday, June 26.

Burt Bacharach, The Proclaimers, The Cribs and Wilko Johnson have also been added to the bill.

They join Pyramid Stage headliners Foo Fighters, Kanye West and The Who.

Pussy Riot’s Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina were released from a Russian prison last year after 21 months, having been convicted of hooliganism over protests in Moscow.Pussy Riot Glastonbury 2015

They were among five members of the radical group to stage a “punk prayer” in Moscow’s biggest cathedral.

Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg, who hosts Glastonbury’s Left Field, tweeted: “Pleased to announce that Nadya and Masha from Pussy Riot will be speaking at Left Field @GlastoFest 1.30pm Friday.”

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina recently appeared as themselves in hit Netflix political series House of Cards, where they staged a protest against fictional Russian president, the Putin-esque Viktor Petrov, at a dinner party.

Glastonbury organizers revealed set times for all of the stages, including a mammoth slot for Friday night headliners Foo Fighters.

They will play the Pyramid Stage from 21:15-23:45 BST – an hour longer than Kanye West is scheduled to perform for the following night and 30 minutes longer than Sunday night headliners The Who.

Surprise additions included a favorite of organizer Emily Eavis who tweeted: “And very excited about Burt Bacharach!”

Burt Bacharach will play the Pyramid Stage, as will the Burtle Silver Band and ballet group the Michael Clark Company.

Boston Police Kill Man Under Terrorism Surveillance

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Boston Police Kill Man Under Terrorism Surveillance

A man who was under anti-terror police surveillance has been shot dead in a car park in Boston.

Police say he attacked officers with a large knife after being approached by a Boston police officer and an FBI agent.Roslindale shooting 2015

The shooting took place on June 2 outside a CVS pharmacy in the residential Roslindale neighborhood of Boston.

Officials have not yet released the man’s identity or the reason he was under surveillance.

Boston Police Commissioner William B Evans told the Boston Globe newspaper: “Our officers tried their best to get him to put down the knife.

“Unfortunately, they had to take a life.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVMknzsQAIg

Beau Biden Dead: VP Joe Biden’s Son Dies of Brain Cancer Aged 46

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Beau Biden Dead: VP Joe Biden’s Son Dies of Brain Cancer Aged 46

Beau Biden, the son of Vice President Joe Biden, has died at the age of 46, a White House statement has confirmed.

Beau Biden died on Saturday, May 30, after a long battle with brain cancer, CNN reported.

VP Joe Biden said in a statement on Saturday night:

“It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life.

The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau’s spirit will live on in all of us—especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter.Beau Biden dead at 46

Beau’s life was defined by service to others. As a young lawyer, he worked to establish the rule of law in war-torn Kosovo. A major in the Delaware National Guard, he was an Iraq War veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star. As Delaware’s Attorney General, he fought for the powerless and made it his mission to protect children from abuse.

More than his professional accomplishments, Beau measured himself as a husband, father, son and brother. His absolute honor made him a role model for our family. Beau embodied my father’s saying that a parent knows success when his child turns out better than he did.

In the words of the Biden family: Beau Biden was, quite simply, the finest man any of us have ever known.”

Joseph R. Biden III, the former attorney general of Delaware and the elder son of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., died on in Bethesda, Maryland.

Beau Biden had spent more than a week receiving treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he died.

Caitlyn Jenner Sets New Twitter Record After Gaining 1 Million Followers in 4 Hours

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Caitlyn Jenner Sets New Twitter Record After Gaining 1 Million Followers in 4 Hours

Caitlyn Jenner has set a new Twitter record after gaining more than a million followers in four hours, Guinness World Records has confirmed.

Bruce Jenner as a woman has beaten President Barack Obama, who held the title for two weeks.

Barack Obama reached the one million mark in five hours.

Caitlyn Jenner launched her Twitter account at the same time as a Vanity Fair magazine cover was released, showing former Olympian Bruce Jenner as a transgender woman and revealing the name she will now be using.Caitlyn Jenner Twitter record

She tweeted: “Another Jenner world record, and at 65? Who’da thought! Humbled & honored to have reached 1M followers in 4 hrs. Thank you for your support.”

At the time of writing, Caitlyn Jenner had reached a total of 1.8 million followers, although that figure is still rising.

Guinness World Records tweeted: “4 hrs and 3 mins! @Caitlyn_Jenner just set a new record for fastest time to reach 1 million followers on @Twitter.”

The cover photograph, shot by Annie Leibovitz, is part of a wider special where Caitlyn Jenner talks about her gender transition and how her family’s reacted.

Stepdaughter Kim Kardashian has shared her support for Caitlyn Jenner, tweeting: “Caitlyn Jenner for Vanity Fair Annie Leibovitz! How beautiful! Be happy, be proud, live life YOUR way!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhhvUH1Ul3E

Greek Debt Crisis: PM Alexis Tsipras Submits Realistic Plan to Creditors

Clyde K. Valle
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Greek Debt Crisis: PM Alexis Tsipras Submits Realistic Plan to Creditors

Greece has “a realistic” debt deal proposal, PM Alexis Tsipras has said.

“We have submitted a realistic plan for Greece to exit the crisis,” he said.

Alexis Tspiras said the plan included “concessions that will be difficult”.

The prime minister’s statement follows talks in Berlin attended by the heads of both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB).Alexis Tsipras Berlin summit

IMF chief Christine Lagarde and ECB president Mario Draghi presence at the meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and France’s Francois Hollande underlines the seriousness of the talks.

Reports suggest the meeting was aimed at coming up with a “final proposal” to issue to Athens.

Howevr, Alexis Tspiras, who was not included in the meeting, said he had not yet been contacted by the IMF and European officials.

“We are not waiting for them to submit a proposal, Greece is submitting a plan – it is now clear that the decision on whether they want to adjust to realism… the decision rests with the political leadership of Europe,” he added.

A €300 million ($330 million) payment from Greece to the IMF is due on June 5.

There are fears Greece does not have the necessary funds to pay and could default on the debt, ultimately leading to its exit from the eurozone.

Friday’s payment is the first of four totaling €1.5 billion that Greece is due to pay to the IMF in June, and it is understood that the payments could be all bundled together and repaid in a single transaction at the end of the month.

If Greece decides to repay the funds in this way, it would have to notify the IMF, but it has not yet done so.

Greece remains in a four-month long deadlock with international creditors over the release of €7.2 billion in remaining bailout funds.

European lenders as well as the IMF are pushing for greater austerity reforms in return for the cash, which the Greek government has so far refused to make.

Syriza parliamentary spokesman Nikos Filis reiterated that the government would not sign an agreement that was incompatible with its anti-austerity program.

12 things you didn’t know about the Cast of Game of Thrones

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12 things you didn’t know about the Cast of Game of Thrones

If you count yourself as a pretty big Game of Thrones fan, you no doubt know all there is to know about the books and the show. However, how well do you know the cast?

We’re here to help shed some light on some of our favourite actors and actresses that bring those heroes and villains to life so amazingly well.

  1. Peter Dinklage was the author George R.R. Martin’s first choice for the role of Tyrion

They didn’t even do any other auditions except for him. He’s also a vegetarian and apparently an avid karaoke fan!

  1. Sean Bean was also the first choice for his role

They did audition other actors for his part, in case he decided to turn down the role, however. His nickname on set was ‘Beany’.

  1. Sibel Kekilli’s previous roles may surprise you…

The critically acclaimed German actress who played Tyrion’s fiery lover Shae is a former porn star. She’s actually not even the only porn star to have a role in the franchise either…check out this article for more info!

  1. Catelyn Stark (played by actress Michelle Fairley) is surprised by the show’s success

She stated that ‘My first filming was three days of shooting – it was the ambush of Tyrion – and at the end of that first day I was expecting someone to come by the trailer and tell me to pack the bags and go home’.

  1. Acting wasn’t Gwendoline Christie’s first choice of career

The actress who plays burly Brienne was actually a semi-professional gymnast as a child, but sustained injuries to her spine which ultimately ended her progression. So she took to acting and modelling instead.

  1. Theon Greyjoy – Alfie Allen – has a very famous sister

He’s the little brother of Lily Allen, and was the inspiration of her song ‘Alfie’. You can listen to it here.

  1. Scottish actor Rory McCann aka The Hound is a supporter of the Scottish Green Party

He’s actually not just a supporter, but an active campaigner. You can view their campaign video in which he played a big part here.

  1. Your mum might have been a fan of Bronn (aka Jerome Flynn) previously…

The actor who plays Bronn was one half of 90s pop sensation Robson and Jerome.

  1. Theon Greyjoy isn’t the only one with famous relatives

There are even more impressive ones on set. Oona Chaplin is the granddaughter of comedian Charlie Chaplin, and Harry Lloyd is the great-great-great grandson of Charles Dickens!

  1. Wilko Johnson – otherwise known as Ser Ilyn – is especially different in real life

His main hobby is touring is playing guitar in the pub rock group Dr. Feelgood…bit different from his life in Game of Thrones!

They’re a crazy and colourful bunch, and the notion of them in character wearing sun glasses is even crazier. That’s what the team behind this hilarious infographic have envisioned, and we love it!

got-glasses

Canada: Tobacco Companies Ordered to Pay $12 Billion in Damages

Kathryn R. Bown
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Canada: Tobacco Companies Ordered to Pay $12 Billion in Damages

Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5 billion ($12 billion) in damages in Canada.

It the largest award for damages in Canada’s history.

The plaintiffs were Quebec smokers who said the companies failed to warn them of health risks associated with smoking.

Imperial Tobacco Canada, Rothmans Benson & Hedges and JTI-MacDonald vowed to appeal against the decision.

The class-action lawsuits were filed in 1998, but only recently went to trial in the courts.Canada tobacco companies damages

The companies argued that Canadians have had a “high awareness” of smoking health risks since the 1950s.

The director of Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health, an anti-smoking lobby group, Mario Bujold, said it had been “a long process” but it was a “big victory for the victims and against the tobacco companies”.

JTI-Macdonald said in a statement: “That awareness has been reinforced by the health warnings printed on every legal cigarette package for more than 40 years.”

However, the plaintiffs argued that the companies did not properly warn their customers and failed in their general duty “not to cause injury to another person”, according to the Quebec Superior Court decision.

They represent nearly one million smokers who were unable to quit or who suffer from throat or lung cancer, or emphysema.

Explaining his ruling, Judge Brian Riordan said: “The companies earned billions of dollars at the expense of the lungs, the throats and the general well-being of their customers.

“If the companies are allowed to walk away unscathed now, what would be the message to other industries that today or tomorrow find themselves in a similar moral conflict?”

China: Eastern Star Cruise Ship Sinks on Yangtze River with 458 on Board

Diane A. Wade
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China: Eastern Star Cruise Ship Sinks on Yangtze River with 458 on Board

At least 5 people have died and hundreds are missing in China after a cruise ship carrying 458 people capsized on the Yangtze River.

According to officials, 14 people have been rescued, with some found alive inside the upside-down hull of the vessel. Three of them were rescued from inside the upside-down hull of the ship after it was cut open, Xinhua reports.

The boat, the Eastern Star, reportedly sent no emergency signal. The alarm was raised by those who had swum to shore.

The captain and the chief engineer, who both survived, have been detained. They say the boat was caught in a cyclone.

Chinese media quoted them as saying the vessel sank within minutes, while many people were asleep.China Eastern Star cruise ship Yangtze River

Most of those on board were tourists aged around 50 to 80 travelling from the eastern city of Nanjing to Chongqing in the south-west – a journey of at least 930 miles.

The ship sank in the Damazhou waterway section of the Yangtze, where the world’s third longest river reaches depths of about 50ft.

Strong winds and heavy rain have been hampering the rescue efforts. According to the People’s Daily, three bodies were recovered in Yueyang, Hunan province, some 30 miles away from the site of the sinking.

Thousands of soldiers and rescue personnel have been deployed, and a high-powered salvage ship is on the way to pull the boat upright, reported China Central Television (CCTV).

Footage aired on state TV showed divers knocking on the submerged hull with hammers to try to make contact with people believed to be trapped below.

Chinese PM Li Keqiang has arrived at the scene, according to the People’s Daily.

Eastern Star – Dongfangzhixing in Chinese – had been carrying 406 Chinese passengers, five travel agency employees and 47 crew members.

The 76m-long ship weighs 2,200 tons, and could accommodate a maximum of 534 people.

The boat sank at about 21:30 local time on June 1, but rescuers did not reach the vessel until at least two and a half hours later.

CCTV said the vessel was owned by the Chongqing Eastern Shipping Corporation which runs tours to the scenic Three Gorges river canyon area along the Yangtze River.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy_G0mV0WVY

San Andreas Tops US Box Office with $53.2 Million

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San Andreas Tops US Box Office with $53.2 Million

San Andreas has topped the US box office, taking $53.2 million over the weekend.

The earthquake disaster movie, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, knocked last week’s top film Tomorrowland, which debuted with $40.7 million, into third place.

Pitch Perfect 2 was at No 2 and Mad Max: Fury Road was fourth.

Avengers: Age of Ultron – 2015’s biggest US film so far – was fifth.

The Marvel comic film has so far taken $427 million at the US box office.

Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution for Warner Bros, which distributed San Andreas, said: “Some people felt they’d be a little nervous watching such a disaster hit both Los Angeles and San Francisco, but there was a curiosity factor.”

Box office tracker Rentrak said

It was also Dwayne Johnson’s biggest debut for a non-sequel as the top-billed actor, according to Rentrak.San Andreas tops US box office

San Andreas also features Kylie Minogue, as the sister of one of the key characters, Emma, played by Carla Gugino.

Aloha, starring starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams and Bill Murray was in sixth place.

Despite its stellar cast Aloha‘s reviews have not been particularly positive and it was in the spotlight last year after leaked emails from Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal said its script was “ridiculous”.

Some native Hawaiian groups opposed the title; while an Asian-American group slated the use of a nearly all-white cast in a film shot in Hawaii.

The film, which took $10 million, cost about $37 million to make.

So far this year, US and Canadian box office takings are up nearly 5% at $4.26 billion, while attendance is up more than 4%.

North American box office Top 10:

  1. San Andreas – $53.2 million
  2. Pitch Perfect 2 – $14.8 million
  3. Tomorrowland – $13.8 million
  4. Mad Max: Fury Road – $13.6 million
  5. Avengers: Age of Ultron – $10.9 million
  6. Aloha – $10 million
  7. Poltergeist – $7.8 million
  8. Far From the Madding Crowd – $1.4 million
  9. Hot Pursuit – $1.4 million
  10. Home – $1.2 million

Enrique Iglesias Injured by Drone During Mexico Concert

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Enrique Iglesias Injured by Drone During Mexico Concert

Enrique Iglesias has been receiving treatment after two of his fingers were injured by a drone camera during a concert in Mexico on May 30.

The Spanish singer had been attempting to grab the drone, used to get crowd shots during his concerts.

A representative for Enrique Iglesias revealed on Instagram: “Something went wrong and he had an accident.”Enrique Iglesias injured by drone in Mexico

Enrique Iglesias, 40, continued to perform after the accident before flying to Los Angeles to see a specialist.

Photos posted on social media after Saturday’s concert at the Plaza de Toros de Playas in Tijuana appeared to show the singer with a bandaged right hand and a bloodied white T-shirt.

According to his press agent Joe Bonilla, Enrique Iglesias – son of veteran singer Julio Iglesias – “decided to go on and continued playing for 30 minutes while the bleeding continued throughout the show”.

Enrique Iglesias was then “rushed to the airport where an ambulance met him [and he] was then put on a plane to LA to see a specialist.”

The next date in Enrique Iglesias’ world tour is scheduled for July 3 in Mexico City.

Lion Park: American Tourist Killed in South Africa Lion Attack

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Lion Park: American Tourist Killed in South Africa Lion Attack

An American tourist has been killed in a lion attack at a game park in South Africa, local media reported.

The feline, a lioness, jumped through the open window of the couple’s car and started mauling the woman, a park official said.

Paramedics were called to the scene but she died from her injuries, while the man is still receiving treatment.Lion Park South Africa

The popular Lion Park is 19 miles north of Johannesburg.

The park’s rules forbid visitors from driving through the lion enclosure with their windows down

Park rangers chased the lioness away after the attack, and it is not clear whether the animal will now have to be put down.

Local media are reporting that the woman’s death marks the third incident in the past four months at the park.

The official South African tourism website describes the park as a “hybrid between a zoo and a game reserve”, while the Lion Park’s website says “super close-up animal views” are guaranteed. Cheetahs, spotted hyenas and giraffe are also in the park.

The Lion Park is one of South Africa’s most popular destinations, attracting tourists from around the world.

KFC Sues Chinese Companies for Spreading Eight-Legged Chicken Rumors

Clyde K. Valle
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KFC Sues Chinese Companies for Spreading Eight-Legged Chicken Rumors

KFC is suing three Chinese companies it accuses of using social media to spread false rumors about its food, including that it used eight-legged chickens.

The fast food giant is seeking compensation of 1.5 million yuan ($242,000) and an apology.

One of the posts said chickens used by KFC were genetically modified to have six wings and eight legs.

A case has now been filed before a court in Shanghai.KFC China eight legged chicken rumors

KFC says the rumors appeared in posts on the WeChat app.

The company said in a statement that the rumors had spread through at least 4,000 subsequent posts.

KFC China’s president Qu Cuirong said: “This not only seriously misled consumers, but also hurt our brand.”

The fast food giant named the original posters as Shanxi Weilukuang Technology Company Ltd, Taiyuan Zero Point Technology Company and Yingchenanzhi Success and Culture Communication Ltd.

The companies have not commented on the court complaint.

Lindsey Graham 2016: South Carolina Senator Announces Presidential Run

Diane A. Wade
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Lindsey Graham 2016: South Carolina Senator Announces Presidential Run

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has officially launched his 2016 White House campaign in his hometown of Central, South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham underlined his foreign policy experience telling supporters: “I have more experience with our national security than any other candidate in this race. That includes you, Hillary.”

He also promised “limited and effective government” and strong national defense.

Lindsey Graham is the ninth Republican and fourth US senator to join the race for the presidential nomination.Lindsey Graham White House 2016

He joined Congress in 1994, winning re-election twice.

The South Carolina senator chairs several Senate subcommittees related to security and has travelled extensively, giving him a strong foreign policy brief.

An active-duty Air Force lawyer for six years, Lindsey Graham is a 30-year veteran of the Air Force Reserve.

In his remarks on June 1, Lindsey Graham said the US would “never achieve peaceful coexistence with radical Islam”.

“I want as president to defeat the enemies that are trying to kill us. Not just penalize them, or contain them, but defeat them,” he said.

Lindsey Graham has spoken out against President Barack Obama’s foreign policy, calling for US ground troops in the fight against Islamic State (ISIS).

He said he would protect US government benefit programs like Medicare and Social Security, having known what it is like to need them himself.

In a video that preceded his speech, Lindsey Graham is described as the first in his family to go to college and a “battle-tested leader who has fought to protect the American dream”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Hl8cR6PVk

Kim Kardashian Pregnant Again: KUWTK Star Expecting Second Child with Kanye West

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Kim Kardashian Pregnant Again: KUWTK Star Expecting Second Child with Kanye West

Kim Kardashian has revealed in the May 31 midseason finale of Keeping Up With the Kardashians that she is pregnant with her second child with Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian, 34, has confirmed the exciting news to her family, in the scenes teasing the second half of KUWTK‘s season: “I just got the blood test back and I am pregnant!”

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Before the episode aired, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter saying: “Who is excited for tonight’s KUWTK finale?!?!?! There’s some exciting news to share so make sure you tune in!!!!!”

Kim Kardashian, the mom of daughter North West, 23 months, has been vocal about her struggle to conceive a second child. The reality star even allowed KUWTK cameras to document her visits with a fertility doctor throughout season 10.

Caitlyn Jenner: Bruce Jenner as a Woman on Vanity Fair Cover

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Caitlyn Jenner: Bruce Jenner as a Woman on Vanity Fair Cover

Bruce Jenner’s first photo shoot as a woman, named Caitlyn Jenner, has been unveiled.

Caitlyn Jenner shot the cover with photographer Annie Leibovitz in Malibu for Vanity Fair magazine.

Former Olympian Bruce Jenner confirmed his plans to transition into a woman in an interview in April 2015.

Now, as he became Caitlyn, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star says: “If I was lying on my deathbed and I had kept this secret… I would be lying there saying, <<You just blew your entire life>>.”

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Caitlyn Jenner also tweeted: “I’m so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can’t wait for you to get to know her/me.”

E! channel plans to document Caitlyn Jenner’s life as a transgender woman, starting in July in a new series.

Bruce Jenner’s stepdaughter Kim Kardashian West also tweeted support for the cover shoot.

It comes a day after Kim Kardashian confirmed she was pregnant with her second child with husband Kanye West.

Khloe Kardashian also posted about the cover shoot on her Instagram account.

Bruce Jenner’s stepdaughter wrote: “We were given this life because you were strong enough to live it! I couldn’t be prouder!!! Caitlyn, You are beautiful!!!”

Solar Impulse 2 Makes Forced Landing in Japan Due to Bad Weather

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Solar Impulse 2 Makes Forced Landing in Japan Due to Bad Weather

Solar Impulse 2 has made a forced landing in Nagoya, Japan, aborting a Pacific crossing due to deteriorating weather ahead of it.

Solar Impulse is the only airplane of perpetual endurance, able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel.

The aircraft, which set off from China on May 31, had hoped to reach Hawaii by the end of the week.

However, a developing cold front over the ocean is blocking its path and pilot Andre Borschberg has decided to play safe by putting down in Nagoya.

Andre Borschberg will now wait in Japan for a new weather opportunity to present itself.

Solar Impulse 2 is attempting to make the first circumnavigation of the globe by an airplane powered only by the sun.Solar Impulse 2 forced landing Nagoya

The 17,000 photovoltaic cells on its wings drive propellers during the day but also charge batteries that sustain flight during the night.

The China-Hawaii stint was to be the seventh leg in the quest that began back in March from Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Andre Borschberg brought Solar Impulse into Nagoya airfield at 23:49 local time. A line of brilliant LEDs on the front edge of the plane’s wings announced his approach to the runway.

Because Japan was never a scheduled stop, the project has had to scramble to get its ground crew and equipment to the airport to meet the vehicle.

This saw the Swiss adventurer having to circle above Nagoya while preparations were made beneath him.

Solar Impulse 2 will now be tied down and protected from the elements in a mobile hanger while meteorologists and flight strategists look for a new possibility to cross the Pacific.

Flying the more than 8,000km from Nanjing in China to Kalaeloa in Hawaii was always considered the big test in the round-the-world flight.

Although disappointed at having being forced to make a stopover, the team is nonetheless delighted with the performance of its aircraft.

Just the journey from Nanjing has covered more than 2,850km – a new distance world record for a manned solar-powered plane. The time in the air, also, 44 hours, is a record in the same aviation class.

In completing a full day-night cycle on Sunday into Monday, Solar Impulse has proven its credentials as an “eternal plane”. That is, given the right weather conditions, Solar Impulse has the ability to stay aloft indefinitely.

Quite when the airplane will now get to go to Hawaii is anyone’s guess at the moment. It is unlikely to get a chance before next week. Andre Borschberg will need some time to rest, as will his ground crew.

Ideally, the team needs to cross America, and then the Atlantic, before the hurricane season starts to peak in August.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9NBzfxOSYM

Rana Plaza Collapse: 42 Charged with Murder over Bangladesh Factory Disaster

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Rana Plaza Collapse: 42 Charged with Murder over Bangladesh Factory Disaster

The owner of the Rana Plaza complex has been charged with murder over the Bangladeshi building’s collapse in 2013, killing more than 1,100 people.

Sohel Rana and more than a dozen government officials are among 42 people to face charges in Bangladesh.

They are accused of ignoring warnings not to allow workers into the building the day before it collapsed.

It was the worst industrial disaster in Bangladesh’s history – and prompted criticism of global retail practices.

The 41 people accused of murder, who include owners of factories housed in the complex and government officials, initially faced charges of culpable homicide.

Prosecutors say that the seriousness of the accident meant that the charges have been upgraded to murder. If convicted, defendants face the death penalty.

Eighteen people, including 17 of those charged with murder, have been charged with building code violation.Rana Plaza collapse Bangladesh

Sohel Rana should now appoint a lawyer ahead of the trial process, the prosecution says. A court hearing is due to take place on June 28 to decide further proceedings.

He was arrested days after the disaster as he attempted to flee to India.

The building code violation charges allege that three extra stories were added to the factory.

The factory, in Savar, some 20 miles outside Dhaka, collapsed suddenly on April 24, 2013.

More than 2,500 people were rescued alive, some suffering from terrible injuries.

The disaster drew attention to the poor working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment industry, one of the world’s largest.

Bangladeshi factories provide cheap clothing for major Western retailers, which benefit from the country’s widespread low-cost labor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37OsH7EVbCw

Christoph Mueller: “Malaysia Airlines Is Technically Bankrupt”

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Christoph Mueller: “Malaysia Airlines Is Technically Bankrupt”

Malaysia Airlines CEO Christoph Mueller has announced the airline is “technically bankrupt”.

Christoph Mueller also announced a restructuring program and plans to cut about 6,000 jobs.

The announcement follows the twin air disasters which forced Malaysia Airlines nationalization in 2014.

Malaysia Airlines said it had “offered jobs” to 14,000 of its 20,000 workforce.

The move was expected and follows the appointment of new CEO, Christoph Mueller, in May.

Christoph Mueller told a news conference in Sepang, Malaysia: “We are technically bankrupt.”

“The decline of performance started long before the tragic events of 2014.”

Malaysia Airlines is operating as normal and no flights are currently affected.Malaysia Airlines CEO Christoph Mueller

In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared with 239 passengers and crew aboard. The plane is still missing.

Four months later, flight MH17 was shot down by a suspected ground-to-air missile while in Ukrainian airspace, with the loss of 298 passengers and crew.

The two disasters proved to be the final straw for the already struggling business, which had reported losses for several years as a result of strong regional competition.

Christoph Mueller was making his first public appearance as chief executive since being hired by the carrier’s owner, Malaysian state fund Khazanah, to lead the restructuring.

He has previously had senior roles at Ireland’s Aer Lingus, Belgium’s Sabena and Germany’s Lufthansa airlines. Famed for slashing jobs at the airlines, Christoph Mueller has earned the nickname “the Terminator”.

Malaysia Airlines had previously disclosed plans to cut 6,000 jobs, shrinking its workforce to 14,000.

Christoph Mueller said the airline could not expect that all of the job offers it had made to existing staff would be accepted. He said this was because the company expected staff to have received offers from rival carriers.

“We will embark on a second round in two weeks’ time and that will allow others to accept our offers and that may change the numbers,” he added.

Malaysia Airlines plans to announce a rebranding on September 1st.

Christoph Mueller would not be drawn on whether this would mean a change to the airline name, but said “all constellations were open”.

He admitted that in certain markets Malaysia Airlines was a tarnished brand, but he would not say whether the rebrand would involve a change in name, logo or other alterations.

He also would not be drawn on whether the airline would withdraw from some costly long-haul flights to Europe.

In more general terms, Christoph Mueller said it was possible the airline might reduce the frequency of flights on certain routes, or reduce the size of aircraft on those routes.

The carrier would look at joint ventures before closing routes, Christoph Mueller said, and would be having conversations with potential partners in the coming weeks.

In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said its immediate priority was to “stop the bleeding” in 2015, then to stabilize in 2016 and start growing again by 2017.

7 Highest Paid MLB Players in 2015

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7 Highest Paid MLB Players in 2015

 

We call baseball America’s Favorite Pastime, and MLB athletes are some of the highest paid in the world. Lucrative salaries from their teams are expanded by the endorsements they receive for their legendary status. As baseball salaries have exploded, 28 top players will each take home at least $20 million this season. Here are some of the highest paid MLB players this year.

Clayton Kershaw: Los Angeles Dodgers

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An MLB 2008 debut, Clayton Kershaw is a starting pitcher with salary tied for top spot. His endorsements push him to the top of the stack, with his total expected earnings reaching $31.2 million this year. His sponsors include Under Armour, Rawlings, Subway, Time Warner Cable, Wilson, and Muscle Milk, adding $1.2 million to his $30 million contract for this season. His seven-year contract is worth a total of $215 million and includes an $18 million signing bonus paid out over last year.

Jon Lester: Chicago Cubs

Though his total contract is only $155 million with the Cubs, Jon Lester is looking at a payout of more than $30 million, with half of his $30 million signing bonus helping to double his salary in 2015. After leaving New England, his $400,000 in endorsements ended. He will likely make at least as much in Chicago this year, though, with Nike remaining his biggest sponsor.

Robinson Cano: Seattle Mariners

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With Derek Jeter’s retirement, there’s a large space to be filled in the endorsement world. Robinson Cano is one of the players who has really taken advantage of the opening. With his $27.5 million in salary, Cano is set to earn an additional $3.5 million in endorsements with Pepsi, DirecTV, Wilson, Topps, Nike and more. Check out the free baseball picks and tips on DocSports to see how Cano measures up this season.

Justin Verlander: Detroit Tigers

With a seven-year contract worth $180 million, Justin Verlander will take home $28 million in 2015. The 32-year-old’s average salary will end up being nearly $26 million, with $500,000 currently in endorsements from companies including Reebok and Majestic. A $22 million vesting option could push his total contract to $202 million in 2021.

Josh Hamilton: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

This year, Josh Hamilton will take a salary of $25.4 million from his five-year $125 million contract with the Angels. His contract is set to end in 2019, and his salary will rise to $30 million for the last two contract years. His $500,000 in endorsements comes from Vita Coco, among others. His relapse with cocaine and shoulder surgery could lead to his trade back to the Texas Rangers, which would drastically affect his earnings for 2015.

Cliff Lee: Philadelphia Phillies

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At age 36, Cliff Lee is set to rake in $25.3 million in 2015. While his salary had him tied for the highest MLB salary of 2014 and 30th for athletes across the globe in 2014, he has dropped down to sixth in 2015. A mere $200,000 in endorsements comes from J.P. Mascaro & Sons, a waste hauler who has placed Lee’s image on their garbage trucks.

Zack Greinke: Los Angeles Dodgers

As the top free agent pitcher on the market during the 2012 off-season, Greinke signed a six-year contract with the Dodgers for $147 million. He set a record for 22 straight starts where the other team earned two runs or fewer. His endorsements only add up to $50,000, making the 31-year-old pitcher’s total salary $24.5 for 2015.

Ryan Howard: Philadelphia Phillies

While injuries kept this first baseman from more than half of the games in 2012 and 2013, Ryan Howard tied for top salary in 2014 with Cliff Lee in 2014. With a salary of $21.7 million plus $700,000 this year in endorsements, he stands to see a cool $22.4 million this year. Companies endorsed by Howard include New Balance and Subway. He also adds to his salary with memorabilia and appearances.

In 2014, average MLB salaries ($3.92 million) nearly doubled that of average NFL salaries ($2 million), but still fall short of NBA athletes’ average salaries ($4.9 million). With their various endorsements and sponsors, these MLB players take home some of professional sports’ top salaries.

2015 Top Fantasy Football Players

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2015 Top Fantasy Football Players

Have you picked your fantasy football players? The more tactical approach toward building an unbeatable team is to find players, regardless of positions, that have consistently beat the odds against them. However, since there is still plenty of time for the most sought out players to rise and fall in the ranks, keeping tabs on your lineup is a smart move.

Top 5 for First-Round

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  1. Le’Veon Bell, Steelers – RB:Bell’s performance last year makes him a popular choice for the number one spot on sites like FanDuel and RotoGrinders. However, his recent arrest for possession of marijuana has many fans concerned that he may face a suspension. Even if suspended for a few games, he would still be worthy of at least a number four spot.
  2. Eddie Lacy, Packers – RB: Many fans will be slightly reluctant to add Lacy to the roster because of his injury record. Despite Lacy’s history, he has only missed two games over two seasons and “… finished as fantasy’s No. 6 running back in 2014”. Therefore, 2015 looks very promising for him.
  3. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs – RB:Though Charles was a top scorer in earlier fantasy leagues, many worry that he is working too hard and due to burn out soon. Despite concerns, he will remain the Chief’s mule and bring results.
  4. Antonio Brown, Steelers – WR:Several sources proudly dub Brown the most consistent receiver. Even though keeping that kind of consistency rate is difficult, Brown continues to amaze with averages of 119.5 receptions, 1598.5 yards, and 10.5 touchdowns per season.
  5. DeMarco Murray, Cowboys – RB: Murray has suffered a few injuries but has shown remarkable ability to recover. Concerns about whether he will be playing for another team this year has some debating his rank for this year’s lineup. Whether or not he can hold up for another 16 games is in question.

Rising Through the Ranks

  1. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks – RB:Lynch has averaged at least 1,200 rushing yards, 1,400 total yards, and 12 touchdowns per season. He is definitely worth a close watch and perhaps a top ten place.
  2. Matt Forte, Bears – RB: Forte is one of the most versatile players in the league. The issue with Forte is workload. He is overdue for a breakdown.
  3. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos – WR: Thomas has brought his A-game while averaging 1,494.3 yards and 11.7 touchdowns per year. However, many are skeptical that he would be able to do as well if Peyton Manning were not at the helm.

Of course, many fans are looking forward to another big year from Calvin Jonson, aka Megatron. However, he has missed several games over the last two seasons, which cannot simply be overlooked. If he can manage to stay healthy, you can expect him to score around 16 touchdowns and get over 1,700 total yards.

As you can see, there are players who have suffered injuries and continue to bring much value to the game. There are others who continue to amaze, but have yet to sustain an injury — making their ability to bounce back questionable. It is in your best interest to choose a few of each for a well-rounded league.

7 Ways to Secure Your Tablet or Smartphone

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7 Ways to Secure Your Tablet or Smartphone

Keeping your tablet or smartphone secure is an important aspect of protecting yourself from web hackers. Even if your device is in your hands, hackers are becoming more skilled at getting through firewalls and finding personal information in your email or other saved accounts. There are some simple steps you can take to prevent this from happening to you.

Passcode Protect Your Device

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Most tablets and smartphones come with an option to set a passcode so that you are the only one who can get into the information stored on the device. If you leave your phone or tablet sitting out, anyone who picks it up can get into your apps, messages, and emails. Some of the newer devices also have an option to set a password instead of a four-digit passcode for increased security. The iPad Mini 3 with fingerprint identity sensor makes it even easier to keep unwanted users out of your information since only your finger will unlock the device.

Back Up Data

If your phone or tablet breaks or is stolen, you will probably realize how much information was stored on the device. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise, take a few minutes every day or two to back up the data that is on the device. You can download free or paid security apps that will automatically back up your data, or you can use cloud-based services that you can access from anywhere. If you have security concerns about keeping your information in the cloud, you can also back up to your computer.

Modify Default Settings

When you first take your new phone or tablet out of the box, it will have default security settings that may not offer enough protection for your information. Start by disabling any location tracking services, since these can make it very easy for hackers to pinpoint exactly where you and the device are at any time. When you need to use location services, such as mapping, just enable it for that usage. NFC and Bluetooth can also allow hackers to connect wirelessly to your device, so keep them off unless you are using them.

Use Devices on Your Network

If you choose a tablet or phone that isn’t compatible with your network, you will have to root or jailbreak it to make it work. This means that you will override manufacturer settings and this can result in a loss of security features. Mobile malware programs are more likely to pop up and cause damage to these types of phones and tablets, since traditional devices used on their own networks have stricter security restrictions that help keep hackers out.

Remote Wiping

Most phones and tablets have the option to remotely wipe the data stored on the devices. If you engage a remote wiping, it will restore the device to its original factory settings. This can help protect your personal information in case your device is stolen or hacked. If your device has the option to reset itself if too many wrong passcode attempts are made, be sure to enable it. There are also apps that make it easier to find your device.

Watch Out for Bad Apps

Many mobile device users have found that the most common reason that their devices are compromised is because they have downloaded bad apps. When you are considering downloading an app, make sure to read reviews and double-check permissions to make sure the app won’t access information it doesn’t need. You can also enable a security setting that won’t allow another user, such as a family member or friend, to download an unsecured app.

Use Caution on Public Wi-Fi

Accessing free Wi-Fi networks in public places can be an easy way to lessen your mobile data usage. However, if you use your device to shop or do online banking, it is a lot easier for hackers to access this information. Make sure that you only use private and secured networks when you are using credit card information or other personal details.

With a few easy tips, you can keep yourself protected from hackers and thieves who are looking for ways to get into your private data.

The Increasing Importance of Managed Email Services

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The Increasing Importance of Managed Email Services

Whether your business is large or small, you’ve probably seen first-hand the importance of email marketing on your existing consumer base. However, managing the various aspects of the company’s email campaign can be challenging, especially for a business that lacks the manpower. The following tips showcase the increasing importance of a managed email service.

Strategy

When it comes to growing your business, the use of a website is instrumental in promoting your product or service. However, when it comes to reaching your consumer base through email, a managed email service can dramatically improve your sales and increase your email list. Managed email service companies have the experience and knowledge to identify various business opportunities and provide tools to see that it succeeds. Because you don’t have to recruit or train anyone in-house to handle this task, you can better utilize your precious time to more productive endeavors for the company.

Targeting the Right Audience

Adhering to the industries practices is a difficult feat because the rules and regulations are constantly changing. A managed email marketing service knows how to build trust among your subscribers. They also know what’s at stake when it comes to targeting the right audience. Through your brand and future vision, the service can design a specialized campaign for your customer base. They also know that ongoing communication is just as important once you’ve found your targeted audience. As your subscribers go through various changes such as a change in careers, they can keep in touch with your customers to ensure that your business is meeting their needs.

The Increasing Importance of Managed Email Services
The Increasing Importance of Managed Email Services

Devising Content

When it comes to email content for your subscribers, a marketing service has the experience to devise the right promotional material. Whether you’re looking for newsletters, videos, letters or blogs, they can help put together something creative that sets you above the competition. The marketplace for business owners is cut throat, so you need to put together something unique and useful for your subscribers.

Make Your Presence Known

Once your email marketing service has helped you implement the right strategic plan, you’ll need their guidance when it comes to keeping on-task. Delivering fresh content in a timely manner shows your subscribers that you’re on top of your game. Whether you send a newsletter daily, weekly or monthly, an email marketing service can assist you in making sure things get out on time. They also have a team of experts who can provide new and entertaining ideas that are sure to attract and captivate their attention throughout the year.

Integrate Social Media

Social media outlets such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are instrumental in connecting with your customers. By providing your email marketing service with your company’s Facebook site or Twitter handle on your email marketing materials, you’ll be able to garner a number of followers. It’s also a way for your subscribers to have a voice and personally connect with you. This allows you the chance to find out if the product or service that you’re providing is good or there kinks to work out.

Build a Better Relationship

In today’s world of mass emails, you may be wondering if your marketing voice is being heard. Email marketing services know what it takes to build a relationship with your customer base. This includes putting together interesting emails that actually get read. It’s also about including privacy links, so your audience knows that you won’t use their personal information for any other purposes.

Tracking and Reporting

When it comes to the analytical side of email marketing, tracking the information can be overwhelming, especially if you’re involved in other aspects of the business. An email marketing service can keep track of the campaigns metrics such as the shares, clicks, bounces and emails that have been actually read.

The United Arab Emirates Strike Against ISIS

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The United Arab Emirates Strike Against ISIS

The UAE recently postponed their participation in airstrikes in December after concerns about their pilots’ safety while flying. Leaders in the UAE were worried that the plans to rescue captured personnel, if necessary, were insufficient.

Since ISIS has been known to execute its captives, including the recent burning of Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, the UAE was taking precautions.

However, the UAE decided to reinstate its airstrike mission, and UAE F-16s station in Jordan recently took part in attacks. Due to the collaboration between the Iraqi and Syrian governments, as well as the aid provided by the UAE and some US-led missions, some territory has been regained from ISIS. However, although some success has been made against the terrorist group, ISIS continues to make their own strides.

The History of ISIS

ISIS started as ISI in 1999. In 2013, it announced its merger with al-Nusra Front, and the group has been using extreme force to take over cities in both Iraq and Syria. The ISIS extremist group took over Iraq and Syria last year. Since then, the group has murdered a good number of foreigners. Right now, ISIS has nearly 20,000 members, and thanks to continuous recruitment efforts by the group, more and more people continue to flock from different parts of the world in order to join the terrorist group, including Americans. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and Syrians have fled the areas that are now controlled by ISIS in order to preserve their safety. ISIS has been known to execute natives in the cities they take over for no reason.

Recent ISIS Victories

Even with airstrikes in place and minimal success efforts, ISIS is continuing to further their endeavors. In early May, ISIS seized control of Ramadi as the government decided to pull back forces. Militants detonated multiple car bombs, and the Iraqi security forces were forced to retreat, giving ISIS access to take full control. Officials in Ramadi have reportedly warned against ISIS’s advances and have asked for more backup regarding airstrikes, yet ISIS was still able to overcome the city.

Along with Ramadi, the ISIS fighters have also recently took control of Palmyra, a desert city in central Syria. The reason this is a big win for ISIS is due to the city’s gas fields and network of roads that connect it across the country’s central dessert. This will allow ISIS to have an easier way to perform illegal trafficking, as well as easier access to other major cities in Syria. While many residents have fled the town, it’s been reported that thousands of residents have been executed, although ISIS claims to restore power and healthcare within the next few days to those residents who have stayed behind.

Both the Iraqi and Syrian governments are working toward overtaking the ISIS group, although both claim that efforts will be time-consuming. Both countries are working together, as well as with US-led teams, in order to take back their countries.

About the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a country located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is made up of seven emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Rulers of the emirates, including Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi of Ras al-Khaimah, demonstrate the Pro Western stance of the United States, its allies, and moderate Muslim countries around the world.

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