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Saturday, January 31, 2015
BBC Sport - Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City
Chelsea remain five points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after a hard-fought draw at Stamford Bridge.
Loic Remy put the league leaders ahead when he converted a superb Eden Hazard cross from close range.
But the reigning champions were level within four minutes when David Silva diverted a cross from Sergio Aguero past home goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The second half was closely contested but outright chances were rare.
More to follow.
LINEUP, BOOKINGS (2) & SUBSTITUTIONS (6)
Chelsea
- 13 Courtois
- 02 Ivanovic
- 05 Zouma
- 26 Terry
- 28 Azpilicueta
- 07 Ramires
- 21 Matic
- 22 Willian (Drogba - 80' )
- 08 Oscar (Loftus-Cheek - 92' )
- 10 Hazard
- 18 Remy (Cahill - 87' )
Substitutes
- 01 Cech
- 06 Aké
- 11 Drogba
- 24 Cahill
- 31 Christensen
- 36 Loftus-Cheek
- 37 Brown
Manchester City
- 01 Hart
- 03 Sagna
- 04 Kompany
- 26 Demichelis
- 22 Clichy
- 06 Fernando Booked (Lampard - 77' )
- 25 Fernandinho
- 15 Jesús Navas
- 21 Silva Booked (Jovetic - 90' )
- 07 Milner
- 16 Agüero (Dzeko - 84' )
Substitutes
- 05 Zabaleta
- 10 Dzeko
- 11 Kolarov
- 13 Caballero
- 18 Lampard
- 35 Jovetic
- 38 Boyata
Ref: Mark Clattenburg
Att: 41,620
snopes.com: Emaciated Models
Scare Models
Claim: Photographs show a series of frighteningly emaciated models.
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Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2006]
You Think Fat Is Ugly?
Well!!! After seeing these I think I'll keep my fat
Origins: A good many people hold the viewpoint that the world's top models are slender not only beyond the point of attractiveness, but even beyond the point of healthfulness. This feeling was reinforced by the recent deaths of 22-year-old Uruguayan model Luisel Ramos, who succumbed to heart failure during a fashion show inAugust 2006, and 21-year-old Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, who passed away in November 2006 from multiple organ failure. Both deaths were attributed to the effects of anorexia. (When Ana Reston entered a hospital in October 2006, she stood 5'7" but weighed a mere 88 lbs.)
Although the models pictured above would probably (when viewed in unaltered photographs) be described by most people as "skinny," they aren't quite as skeletal as they appear to be in those photos, which are images of already-slender models that have been digitally manipulated to give the women shockingly emaciated appearances.
Displayed below are some of the original photographs as they appeared before alteration:
Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2006]
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image: http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/graphics/model08_small.jpg | image: http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/graphics/model06_small.jpg |
image: http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/graphics/model09_small.jpg | image: http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/graphics/model10_small.jpg |
Origins: A good many people hold the viewpoint that the world's top models are slender not only beyond the point of attractiveness, but even beyond the point of healthfulness. This feeling was reinforced by the recent deaths of 22-year-old Uruguayan model Luisel Ramos, who succumbed to heart failure during a fashion show in
Although the models pictured above would probably (when viewed in unaltered photographs) be described by most people as "skinny," they aren't quite as skeletal as they appear to be in those photos, which are images of already-slender models that have been digitally manipulated to give the women shockingly emaciated appearances.
Displayed below are some of the original photographs as they appeared before alteration:
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/models.asp#4sQ3bDprZjhUbWqc.99
snopes.com: Bruce Jenner IS Transitioning to Becoming a Woman?
Bruce's Story
Claim: Magazine cover photo shows former Olympian Bruce Jenner transitioning to becoming a woman.
Example: [Collected via Twitter, January 2015]
Origins: On
That image was not real, though; it was a digitally manipulated one created from two separate photographs: In Touch superimposed Bruce Jenner's face over a picture of Dynasty actress Stephanie Beacham. The original photograph of Beacham was taken on
The magazine did state in the article, "Bruce's Story: My Life As A Woman," the 'sex change' image of Bruce Jenner had been concocted by them. This admission, however, was buried within the pages of the magazine and was not mentioned on the frequently shared cover photo:
"Multiple sources revealed exclusively to In Touch what Bruce wants to look like when his transformation is complete, and their inside knowledge was used for our cover photo recreation."
A few weeks later, however, People magazine "confirmed" the rumor that had prompted the faked photo, reporting that Jenner was indeed transitioning into becoming a woman (with that process to become the subject of yet another television program):"Bruce is transitioning to a woman," says a source close to the family. "He is finally happy and his family is accepting of what he's doing. He's in such a great space. That's why it's the perfect time to do something like this."
And according to a different Jenner insider, the 65-year-old reality star is filming his momentous journey, to be shared with viewers on a docu-series this year. "It will air when he is ready to be open about his transition," the source [said]. "But he's acting more and more confident and seems very happy."
Jenner's much-documented physical appearance (he's been photographed with longer hair, manicured nails and wearing makeup) has led to much speculation, but according to the insider, Jenner's decision to transition slowly was made in part so that his family would have time to adapt to the change.
And according to a different Jenner insider, the 65-year-old reality star is filming his momentous journey, to be shared with viewers on a docu-series this year. "It will air when he is ready to be open about his transition," the source [said]. "But he's acting more and more confident and seems very happy."
Jenner's much-documented physical appearance (he's been photographed with longer hair, manicured nails and wearing makeup) has led to much speculation, but according to the insider, Jenner's decision to transition slowly was made in part so that his family would have time to adapt to the change.
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/brucejennercover.asp#Gk8v4fX06Phwbsai.99
snopes.com: Top 7 Myths and Legends About the Super Bowl
Top Super Bowl Legends
Over the last few decades football's championship game, the Super Bowl, has surpassed baseball's World Series as America's premiere sporting event. In fact, the Super Bowl has now transcended its status as a mere athletic contest to become a great national celebration on a par with many of our political and state holidays. A two-week
Here is our review of some of the more popular legends and rumors associated with the Super Bowl:
1) Quarterback Speak
The story about a Super Bowl reporter who cluelessly asked Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams "How long have you been a black quarterback?" is an apocryphal one, but some people will never be convinced that it didn't happen.
2) Super Bull Sunday
The claim that more women are victims of domestic violence on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year is also an apocryphal one, but it took root in the run-up to the 1993 Super Bowl and is now enshrined as an unshakable belief in many people's minds.
3) The Bell Curve
JAG actress Catherine Bell remarkably predicted the winner and exact score of the
4) Crash Course
A rise in automobile accidents supposedly occurs in the aftermath of the Super Bowl every year. Why?
5) Flushed Out
You hear it said all the time: Sewage systems of major cities have broken due to the tremendous number of toilets being flushed simultaneously at halftime of the Super Bowl. Has that ever really happened?
6) I Am Legend
Did the 2007 Will Smith film I Am Legend do Catherine Bell one better by correctly anticipating the results of the 2008 Super Bowl?
7) Pro Bowl
Every year as the Super Bowl draws near, media outlets report on the legions of call girls purportedly flocking to work the city where the big game is being held.
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12 Cool Tech Products from CES 2015
Nearly 3,600 exhibitors—from major tech companies to mom-and-pop shops—headed to Las Vegas recently, jamming the convention center to showcase the latest technologies they will unveil this year. It was my kind of nerd paradise! Here are some of my favorite finds from the show floor. Note, a number of these products haven’t been priced and aren’t even online yet, so consider this a sneak peak of what’s to come!
Stellé Audio Earbud Locket at Stellé Audio
Sound quality meets fashion design in the Earbud Locket by Stellé Audio. This gadget looks like a modernist necklace, until you open the locket to find two cleverly hidden Bluetooth earbuds, which you can use to listen to music or make phone calls. It’s expected to hit the market in February and retail for $200.
BioLite is at it again. Known for its CampStove, which converts heat to electricity that you can use to power your devices, the company is now making a lighting/power system called NanoGrid. Hang the dangling SiteLights around your campsite and use the USB power bank to charge your devices. Just because you’re in the woods doesn’t mean you have to be in the dark! NanoGrid will launch in February.
fre Power Waterproof Battery Case at LifeProof
Typically, water and technology don’t mix. Unless you’re dealing with LifeProof, which will actually allow you to charge your phone underwater when fre Power is released in April. I’m super excited about this product, since it’s made by one of my favorite brands, one with a reputation for creating dust-proof, scratch-proof, drop-proof and waterproof (up to 6.6 feet) products. In addition to protecting your phone from all of the above, the new case carries 2,600 mAh of battery power, which means it can double the charge of your iPhone 6. With smart charging capabilities, the charger shuts itself off when the battery is full. No prices revealed on this one, yet.
Pacif-i Smart Pacifier ($40, available for pre-order) at BlueMaestro.com
Imagine a pacifier that doesn’t just calm your child down, it calms you down by delivering important information, such as temperature readings and even location. Now, meet Pacif-i, the first-ever Bluetooth-enabled smart pacifier. The pacifier transmits data to mom and dad’s cell phone via an app, so they can keep track of the temperature, note when they gave the child medicine and even watch the impact the medicine had on the child’s fever.
Axxess CE Air2 Wireless Levitating Speaker ($199) at Amazon.com
This speaker doubles as a conversation starter, as it levitates before your very eyes, thanks to magnets. It might take some practice getting the speaker to float, but when you do, your coolness factor will go up immediately. Solid audio and great design make this a gadget to watch in 2015. It’s no wonder that it won all kinds of awards at the show!
mamaRoo 3.0 App-Controlled Infant Seat ($269.99) at Shop4Moms.com
4Moms understands that moms have their hands full. With the latest mamaRoo, no hands are needed for rocking, thanks to the first-ever app-controlled infant rocking seat, which handles that for you! Using your iOS or Android device, you can set the motion, speed and sound of the seat, and multitask as needed.
SUHD TV Lineup from Samsung at Samsung.com
Across Sin City, billboards advertised “The most seductive TV of all time. Period.” Wait, haven’t we seen this hype before at CES with 4K, 3D and UHD? What’s the deal here? Here’s the deal: Samsung introduced its new line of SUHD TVs. The TVs run off of a new operating system called Tizen, but if you know nothing about TVs maybe its just worth noting that its image clarity is said to be 64 times better, and the company has updated the smart TV and gaming functionality. Screen sizes will range from 48 to 88 inches. Stay tuned for prices, as they haven’t released that info yet.
Cuff Wearable Tech Jewelry (starting at $29) at Cuff.io
Wearable tech is getting more fashionable, and Cuff is the latest proof. The tiny device fits into an array of stylish jewelry pieces, which include different bracelets and necklaces. Cuff is connected to your smartphone and buzzes to alert you when an important call comes in; it monitors your activity levels and even notifies you if you’ve left your phone behind. It also comes with an emergency feature that allows you to reach out to friends and family if you need help, informing them of your location. You can charge it via cord or purchase a charging jewelry case, which stores and powers it at the same time. Available now for pre-order.
Belty the Smart Belt at Emiota.com
I’ve seen a lot of fitness trackers and watches, but I can say without a doubt that this is the first smart belt I’ve come across. Winner of the CES “Best Offbeat Product” award, Belty is a self-tightening intelligent belt that expands and contracts to your waistline, loosening as you sit and tightening when you stand. The motorized belt vibrates when you’ve eaten too much and when you have been sedentary too long, in an effort to get you to shape up, and you can view your steps and changing waist movement through an accompanying app. No price set yet for its release in 2015 from French startup Emoita.
Parrot H20 and Flower Power (starting at $59) at Parrot.com
Gardening is easier than ever with these two products. Both take the mystery out of caring for plants by keeping track of the moisture, temperature, soil quality, sunlight and more, and alerting you via your phone to anything your greens might need. With the H20, you can even water plants while you’re away. Just top the sensor with a bottle (up to two liters) and it keeps plants hydrated, as needed. The Flower Power lists at $59, but a price for the H20 hasn’t yet been announced.
3Doodler 2.0 3D printing pen ($99) at Kickstarter.com
The 2.0 version of the world’s first 3D printing pen was a huge hit on the show floor, and on Kickstarter, where it raised more than $400,000 in a matter of days. The 3Doodler allows you to literally draw in the air. It works by heating plastic filament, which you control and shape as it comes out of the pen, cooling and hardening as you go. Make key chains, headbands, figurines and other plastic creations. Each strand of filament prints out 11 feet, and two buttons allow you to draw in slow or fast mode. (Ages 14 and up.)
How to Save Money on a Cruise Vacation
Woot! You’re going on a cruise! You spent a bundle on the package, but it includes everything you need, right? Not so fast. Once you’re on the ship, you’re captive to the goods and services offered—many of them at a premium. But there are still ways to save.
We asked some seriously experienced cruisers to share their tips on how to save before you set sail and what to avoid once you’re on board.
BEFORE YOU GO
Book either way in advance or last minute
“Booking nine months to a year [in advance] will net you some great deals,” says Cynthia Drake, author of Budget Travel for the Genius ($27.95 at For the Genius Press).
Or, says David Bakke, a travel expert at Money Crashers, book last minute. “Many cruise line websites, such as Cruise Critic, have a section where you can book last-minute cruises for cheaper,” Bakke says. “Although you’ll need to be able to travel usually within one month or less.” Be aware that during “wave season,” from January to March, cruise lines typically offer their best sales.
Pro tip: Unlike with air travel, using a travel agent is beneficial. “An agent has
access to discounts and perks like complimentary Champagne or chocolate-covered strawberries in your room,” Drake says. “And he or she can also monitor fares in
case prices drop and should be able to get you further discounts if they
are announced by the cruise line.”
Park for free or cheap
Barbara Barns, a Muskegon, Michigan, resident who has gone on more than 25 cruises, says you should pay for a night in a nearby hotel that will let you park while you’re gone. “This can save up to $20 a day in parking fees depending on the port.”
Pro tip: Hotels won’t just save you on parking. Barns says that some even offer a free or cheaper shuttle service to the port along with free breakfast.
ONCE YOU’RE ON BOARD
BYOB
Yes, you’re classy like that. Once aboard, booze comes at a premium, but in many cases, you can bring your own, says Christine Hardenberger, the owner of MMP Travel, a full-service travel agency that specializes in cruises. 
Some lines allow you to bring your own alcohol.“Most guests don’t realize that all the most popular cruise lines—Disney, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Carnival—all allow
you to bring [some] alcohol on board, typically on the day of embarkation,” Hardenberger says. “No, you don’t
have to sneak it in shampoo bottles! The amount and type of alcohol varies
from cruise line to cruise line, but many allow it.”
Some lines allow you to bring your own alcohol.“Most guests don’t realize that all the most popular cruise lines—Disney, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Carnival—all allow
you to bring [some] alcohol on board, typically on the day of embarkation,” Hardenberger says. “No, you don’t
have to sneak it in shampoo bottles! The amount and type of alcohol varies
from cruise line to cruise line, but many allow it.”Pro tip: If you bring a bottle of wine to the dining room, you can expect to pay a corkage fee, but that’s still probably less expensive than buying the bottle there. If you want to bring liquor on board, just be sure to check your cruise line’s policy before trying to board with your liter of Stoli.
Bring Your Own Everything
If you can think of something you might need, take it with you. That includes things like soda and bottled water because the cruise will charge you for almost everything. “Make sure you prepare a survival kit,” says Glenda Oakley, a self-described fanatical cruiser from San Antonio, Texas, “so you
don’t have to pay a premium for something you forgot or need like
sunscreen, allergy medications, motion sickness pills, aspirin and even
upset-stomach remedies.”
Pro tip: If you’re going to take advantage of snorkeling lessons and the like, bringing your own gear, which is expensive to rent, is also advised. You can also save big by booking your own excursions.
Gamble! Yes, gamble!
Oakley says she’s gotten free cruises this very way. “If you gamble,” she reveals, “always turn in
your room key to the table host or the slot machine. You get points. And
like major casinos, they will track the amount of time/money you are
spending/losing. You may be rewarded at the end of your stay with a comeback cruise offer.”
Pro tip: If you’re given a free cruise for gambling, know that most of the trips offered match the duration of the cruise you’re on and give a wide span of travel time. 
Most food onboard is included, so you can eat your fill for free.However, some require you to take the trip within two months from the date of issue—you might want to pass on those.
Most food onboard is included, so you can eat your fill for free.However, some require you to take the trip within two months from the date of issue—you might want to pass on those.Eat on board
This may seem obvious, but since food on the boat is included, you should eat it. While you might like to sample the local victuals at the ports, Ian Aronovich, an avid traveler who often has his family in tow, says you should do otherwise. “We also take some snacks from the cafeteria, such as
bagels, rolls and sandwiches, with us when we go on tours at every port,” Aronovich says. “So we don’t have to spend lots of additional money on food.”
Pro tip: If you want to eat at one of the specialty restaurants, book before you get on board and save cash, from 25 to 40 percent. For instance, Royal Caribbean discount dining packages will save you up to 30 percent and give you credits to use on food and other services.
Don’t pay for Wi-Fi
You’ll likely suffer from Internet withdrawal, but part of being on vacation is freedom from the demands of the world. Skip the cruise ship’s Wi-Fi, Bakke says, as it’s expensive, up to $1 a minute.
Pro tip: Use onshore Internet cafes instead.
Have fun taking your own photos while on the ship.
Have fun taking your own photos while on the ship.Take your own pictures
This should be self-evident, but you have an iPhone or camera phone for a reason. Don’t fork over the cash to have an official cruise photo. “Professionally staged photos on the ship can add up,” Oakley says.
Pro tip: Chances are good that you’ll end up liking your own candids much better anyway—and not just because they were free.
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