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BAGHDAD (AP) ? Emboldened militants in Iraq set up their own checkpoint to kill drivers and bombed crowded cafes Thursday in the deadliest of a series of attacks that killed at least 42 people, authorities said.
More than 550 people have been killed in violent attacks so far this month, according to an Associated Press count, as violence continues during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The speaker of Iraqi parliament even has acknowledged that insecurity in the nation likely will get worse after a massive al-Qaida-claimed prison break freed hundreds of inmates.
The deadliest attack Thursday happened when a bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe north of Baghdad, killing 16 diners and wounded 20 others.
Iraqi police said that the blast targeted Noufel cafe near the town of Muqdadiyah, about 90 kilometers (60 miles) north of Baghdad.
Ahmed Ibrahim, a government employee, was shopping near the targeted cafe when he heard a thunderous explosion.
"Everybody rushed to the explosion site and saw charred bodies that were thrown outside the cafe because of the powerful explosion," he said. "The scene was horrible."
An hour later, a bomb went off inside another cafe near Baghdad, killing two people and wounding six, authorities said. Hospital officials confirmed the casualty figures.
During Ramadan, cafes in Iraq become quite crowded as people gather there to break the daily fast. Extremists have targeted crowded cafes this year.
Militants have grown bolder in their attacks as well. Earlier Thursday, insurgents outside the village of Sarha launched mortar rounds at a nearby military base and bombed a communication tower to distract security forces. Then they quickly set up a fake checkpoint on a nearby highway to stop passing vehicles, said Col. Hussein Ali Rasheed, the police chief in nearby Tuz Khormato, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Baghdad.
The corpses of 14 drivers and passengers in a convoy of trucks caught at the checkpoint, all of them Shiites, were later found, each killed by gunshot wounds to the head, Rasheed said.
In the northern city of Beiji, 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of Baghdad, militants shot and killed three off-duty soldiers as they were leaving a restaurant, provincial health official Raed Ibrahim said. The soldiers were on their way to Baghdad from Mosul.
And in the city of Kirkuk, a parked car bomb targeted a passing police patrol on Thursday morning, critically wounding six policemen, police Col. Salah Abdul-Qadir said. Kirkuk is 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Baghdad.
Also, police said gunmen using pistols fitted with silencers shot and killed four people, including two street cleaners, in three separate incidents in Baghdad. Thursday night, a bomb exploded during a small wedding party held in a house in Baghdad's Amiriyah neighborhood, killing three people and wounding 16 others, including some women and children, police and hospital officials said.
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to journalists.
The attacks happened amid the backdrop of the Sunday night attack on the notorious Abu Ghraib prison and another lock-up in Taji, both on the outskirts of Baghdad. Dozens of people, mainly members of the security forces and inmates, were killed in the attacks.
Parliament speaker Osama al-Nujaifi told journalists Thursday that the latest reports indicate that more than 500 prisoners escaped ? a figure similar to what other Iraqi officials have provided. He said a parliamentary committee is investigating what happened.
"The situation is grave," said al-Nujaifi, a Sunni who frequently has criticized the Shiite prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki. "We don't know who they are and how dangerous they are, but this situation will be reflected negatively on the security situation."
Al-Qaida's Iraq branch claimed responsibility for the prison attacks Tuesday. Interpol issued its security alert Wednesday to warn counties in the region about the fugitives, calling the breakouts "a major threat to global security."
Many of the escaped prisoners were senior members of al-Qaida in Iraq, including some who were facing the death penalty, according to Interpol.
Violence in Iraq has reached levels not seen since 2008, fueling worries of a return to the widespread sectarian killing that pushed the country to the brink of civil war after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. More than 3,000 people have been killed since April.
Ramadan this year is shaping up to be the bloodiest since 2007, with more than 350 Iraqis killed since the holy month started on July 10, according to an AP count.
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Associated Press writers Adam Schreck and Sameer N. Yacoub contributed to this report.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/officials-cafe-bombings-attacks-kill-42-iraq-203351679.html
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Hey hey hey, it's the summer's hottest viral video/mashup/lip dub/cover song, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." You know the drill: Last summer, it was Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" that was covered by everyone from the Olympic swim team to Cookie Monster. (We rounded up the different versions in this post.)
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Bill Cosby, Kermit the Frog and Alan Thicke all star in versions of Thicke's son Robin's hit, "Blurred Lines."
This year, the hot song is a bit more controversial than Jepsen's blockbuster -- some critics dubbed Thicke's song "rapey" for such lyrics as "I know you want it ... but you're a good girl." (Thicke says those charges are hogwash, by the way.) And the video features topless women holding goats. (We don't know.)
The controversy hasn't stopped everyone with ears from throwing together a fresh take on the "Blurred" phenomenon, often featuring famous people. From presidents to Muppets to Robin Thicke's own actor dad, everybody's blurring the lines. Here are a few of our favorites. (Note: Language is sometimes explicit, images are sometimes risque.)
'Blurring Pains'
It was inevitable. Robin Thicke's song meets his dad Alan's iconic 1980s-90s family sitcom, "Growing Pains." Retro still rules.
'Cosby Show'
Speaking of nostalgia, another awesome mashup takes the opening credits from the 1980s "Cosby Show" and shows the Huxtable family dancing to Thicke's hit.
Bill Clinton
The former president's romantic reputation makes him a believable parody topic for the sexy song. And current President Barack Obama gets to steal the show with a soulful line of his own.
Kermit the Frog and the Muppets
Oh yes, Kermit the Frog is popular with the ladies -- just ask Miss Piggy. He leads the other Muppets in an entertaining romp through Thicke's tune. It's not easy being green, but Kermie nails it.
Vampire Weekend
There's no video, just audio, but all the better to highlight this goofy-fun cover by the rock band, who don't always remember Thicke's lyrics.
Mod Carousel
Thicke's video was criticized by some for featuring several lovely topless women stalking around while the men remain fully clothed. This risque version, by "boylesque" troupe Mod Carousel, reverses the genders for some equal-opportunity almost-nudity.
Jimmy Kimmel
The host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" showed his own take on the video on his talk show. Let's just say Thicke, Pharrell and his crew of models are not so thrilled to have Kimmel and pal Guillermo trying to nudge their way into the action -- especially when Kimmel gets up close and personal with Thicke's face.
Super Mario Bros.
Mario, King Koopa and the whole 1980s video game crew get into a whole weird 8-bit area with this version. Thank you, Mario, but our princess is in another castle.
There are plenty of other versions out there -- including a country-western take and yes, even a kids' version (which substitutes G-rated lyrics like "I know you wanna ... join a Kids' World").
Lines getting too blurry for you? Vote in our poll and pick your favorite version.
Source: http://www.today.com/entertainment/hey-hey-hey-which-blurred-lines-cover-best-6C10738309
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After the successful birth of Prince George earlier this week, it's finally time for Kate Middleton and Prince William to head home.
On Wednesday's edition of Live From E!, Arlene Santana, Ken Baker and Marc Malkin discussed the best moments from the royal event as well as what we can expect in the future.
With Melanie Bromley reporting from London, the group also reported Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton were able to finally?meet the baby boy inside?Kensington Palace.
In hopes of having some peace and quiet, the royal family is now heading to Bucklebury where they are expected to meet up with Middleton's family for an extended stay.
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Also on today's show, the panel updated us on Amanda Bynes' 5150 hold. The former Nickelodeon star continues her 72-hour hold after being detained Monday evening for a disturbance in a residential neighborhood.
According to?one eyewitness who spoke with E! News, Bynes had her pant leg on fire after a small blaze was set in a nearby driveway.
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Finally, could the rumors be true that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are renewing their vows?
As their 10-year marriage anniversary approaches this December, reports say the couple will say "I Do" once again in a low-key ceremony.
According to Paltrow's rep, however, the stories are nothing but rumors. Guess we will just have to wait and see what the lovebirds have in store for us later this year.
Be sure to check us out every day at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LiveFromE and hit us with your questions using the #LiveFromE hashtag.
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Rose McGowan and Davey Detail.
Third time's a charm for Rose McGowan! The 39-year-old "Charmed: actress is engaged to artist Davey Detail, her rep confirms to Us Weekly.
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McGowan and Detail began dating last year. Rumors surfaced last week that the couple was engaged after McGowan stepped out wearing a ring on a very important finger on July 17.
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The actress was spotted going for a walk with Detail in West Hollywood wearing a large diamond ring. She paired the new sparkler with a white crop top and ripped jeans.
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This will be McGowan's first marriage. She was previously engaged to rocker Marilyn Manson for two years before calling it off in 2001, and to director Robert Rodriguez in 2007 before calling it quits in 2009.
Source: http://www.today.com/entertainment/charmeds-rose-mcgowan-engaged-artist-davey-detail-6C10714148
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana's Crossroads Classic will be played through at least 2016.
The four schools said Monday that Purdue will face Butler on Dec. 19, 2015, with Indiana taking on Notre Dame in the other game. The Boilermakers and Fighting Irish will square off on Dec. 17, 2016, with Butler and Indiana meeting in the other game. All games will again be played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
The doubleheader has become one of the state's biggest regular-season basketball events with all four power conference schools participating - longtime Big Ten members Indiana and Purdue, new ACC member Notre Dame and new Big East member Butler.
It's the second time the schools have announced a two-year extension since the tourney began in 2010.
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Source: http://www.bbstate.com/news/706845
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Both leagues will be 12 teams and PPR. I'll hold on paypal. Can accept on stars as well but I dont know how many people that will be an option for. I have held for a few contests over the last few years and everybody was paid up quickly at the end.
So yeah, post in this thread if you are interested and ill pm you my paypal details.
And remember when sending on paypal dont include anything about the league or anything that could link it back to ffb.
Roster Spots QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, W/R/T, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Scoring
Offense League Value Yahoo! Default Value
Passing Yards 25 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 4
Interceptions -1
Rushing Yards 10 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6
Reception Yards 10 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Touchdowns 6
2-Point Conversions 2
Fumbles Lost -2
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6
Kickers League Value Yahoo! Default Value
Field Goals 0-19 Yards 3
Field Goals 20-29 Yards 3
Field Goals 30-39 Yards 3
Field Goals 40-49 Yards 4
Field Goals 50+ Yards 5
Point After Attempt Made 1
Defense/Special Teams League Value Yahoo! Default Value
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble Recovery 2
Touchdown 6
Safety 2
Block Kick 2
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns 6
Points Allowed 0 points 10
Points Allowed 1-6 points 7
Points Allowed 7-13 points 4
Points Allowed 14-20 points 1
Points Allowed 21-27 points 0
Points Allowed 28-34 points -1
Points Allowed 35+ points -4
As stated in the title, these leagues will be amazingly awesome so gtfi
Source: http://www.pocketfives.com/f13/djgs-amazingly-awesome-fantasy-football-leagues-682343/
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