Kentucky
- Delegates Allocated: 57/60Delegates
H. Clinton 46.8% 212,549 29 B. Sanders 46.3% 210,626 27 Uncommitted 5.3% 24,122 1 M. O'Malley 1.3% 5,720 R. De La Fuente 0.4% 1,592
Saturday, December 02, 2017
Monday, May 30, 2016
Johnny Depp's daughter defends him after abuse allegations
A judge barred Depp from contacting Heard until a June 17 hearing (AP)
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
2016 Presidential Primaries Results
Key Presidential Primaries Results by State:
Oregon
- Delegates Allocated: 59/74Delegates
Winner B. Sanders 53.9% 248,333 29 H. Clinton 46.1% 212,093 30 Delegates Allocated: 23/28DelegatesWinner D. Trump 66.9% 201,284 17 T. Cruz 16.6% 49,946 3 J. Kasich 16.5% 49,672 3
Read more: http://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/president
Eight things we've learned in two games of Lightning-Penguins conference final
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins are heading to Tampa for Wednesday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final with the series tied 1-1. Here are eight things we’ve learned:
1. Penguins need Crosby’s scoring: In the first two rounds, the Penguins showed they had enough depth to win without either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin carrying the offensive load.
But the Lightning provide a bigger challenge. Crosby’s strong Game 2 performance, which included his first playoff overtime goal, reminds us the Penguins are a greater force when Crosby is dominant.
2. Second goalie isn’t second rate: If Ben Bishop is out for an extended period with his lower-body injury, Tampa Bay’s goaltending should be in good hands with Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Since replacing Bishop in the first period of Game 1, he has stopped 71 of 75 shots (.947 save percentage) and has looked like a model of composure.
(Matt Murray, the Penguins' No. 2, has a .928 SV% in the playoffs.)
3. Stralman completes the defense: Once Stralman shook off the rust in Game 2 from a seven-week injury absence, he started to remind us why the Lightning were so effective last season when they made a run to the Stanley Cup Final.
He scored in his return, and he played 18:39. His minutes will climb as he starts to regain his game shape.
How much better does he make the team’s defense? Stralman is one of the top five most important Lightning players when he’s healthy.
4. Fleury still an option: Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan considered pulling rookie Matt Murray during Game 2. The Lightning scored twice at the end of the first period to tie the game at 2.
Murray would like a do-over on the Jonathan Drouin goal when he scored on a wrist shot from past the faceoff dot.
To Murray’s credit, he battled back. “What we’ve always liked about Matt is his ability to respond when things don’t go the way he wants them to go,” Sullivan said.
But Sullivan knows he has the option of bringing in popular veteran Marc-Andre Fleury if he needs to give his team a spark.
5. Drouin is dangerous: Three months ago, the Lightning were considering trade offers for Drouin.
Now he is one of the true game breakers in the conference final. He has special powers. His hands are magical, and his release is quick.
With 11 points in 12 games, he has a better points-per-game scoring rate than Malkin (nine in 12 games). Drouin has goals in back-to-back games.
6. Penguins will tweak their lines: Although the Penguins’ line combinations looked sharp in the first two series, they haven’t worked as well against the Lightning.
Sullivan started to mix them up in Game 2, and he got results. That should continue in Game 3.
Rookie Connor Sheary, playing on Crosby’s line, has two points in his past eight games, and he's minus-6. He played only 11:53 in Game 2 and didn't log a shift in the third period. Chris Kunitz got time on Crosby's wing in the third. Malkin has scored one goal in nine games. Changes are in order.
7. Stamkos a key variable: Even Steven Stamkos doesn’t know whether doctors will clear him to play during this series, but you can sense there’s optimism about his chances.
Stamkos, recovering from a blood clot in his arm, has pointed out that NHL players have competed while taking blood thinners. It requires the doctors to change the times of when a patient takes them.
It’s been more than six weeks since he's played, but even a rusty Stamkos makes the Lightning more dynamic.
8. Hedman vs. Letang is crucial: The Lightning go as Victor Hedman goes. Kris Letang is Pittsburgh’s fire starter.
Their play is going to be a deciding factor in this series. Letang got more done in Game 2, leading both teams with seven shots on goal.
Original Post By- http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/05/17/tampa-bay-lightning-pittsburgh-penguins-eastern-conference-final-playoffs/84486864/
Monday, November 23, 2015
Pfizer to buy Allergan in world's largest ever health care deal
Pfizer announced Monday it will buy Allergan for $363.63 a share, or about $160 billion in the biggest deal ever in the health sector. The plan will allow the New York-based drug giant to relocate to Ireland to cut its U.S. tax burden.
The deal represents a premium of over 30 percent based on the price of the companies' unaffected shares as of Oct. 28, Pfizer and Allergan said in a joint statement.
Pfizer stock was down 3.3 percent Monday, and share prices of Allergan were down 2½ percent.
"Through this combination, Pfizer will have greater financial flexibility that will facilitate our continued discovery and development of new innovative medicines for patients, direct return of capital to shareholders, and continued investment in the United States, while also enabling our pursuit of business development opportunities on a more competitive footing within our industry," Pfizer Chief Executive Ian Read said.
Allergan shareholders will receive 11.3 shares of the combined company — Pfizer PLC — for each Allergan share, while current Pfizer shareholders will receive one share of the new company for each share they own.
The deal, the largest ever in the health care sector, is expected to close in second half of next year.
It is also sure to draw political ire in a U.S. presidential election year because Pfizer would redomicile to Ireland, where Allergan is registered, in a so-called "inversion" that would slash its corporate tax rate.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Seth Meyers' 'Late Night' debut: What's the verdict? : Media Social Gossip
(CNN) -- Seth Meyers had big shoes to fill on Monday night.
Meyers took over the "Late Night" chair from former "Saturday Night Live" alum Jimmy Fallon, who arguably had a great run as that show's host as he crafted now-pop culture favorites like "Slow-jamming the News" and "The History of Rap."
So how did Meyers do with his debut? The reviews are in, and they range from "meh" to middling.
The Daily Beast, which thought Meyers got "off to a rocky start on 'Late Night,'" noted that the newcomer "had a few missions to accomplish when we ran into him on Monday night."
From 'Saturday Night' to 'Late Night'
"He had to prove that Fallon's reign isn't a fluke, that late night really can be a home for the affable and good-natured," the Daily Beast's Kevin Fallon wrote. "And, most importantly, he had to show that the acute and observant brand of humor he displayed for 12 and a half years on 'Saturday Night Live,' many of those years spent as head writer and host of 'Weekend Update,' translates to the late-night talk show format."
Fallon (we are assuming no relation to Jimmy) said it was "mission only sort of accomplished."
Jimmy Fallon's debut on "The Tonight Show" last week was as big as his personality. It featured a performance by the band U2 and plenty of laughs with guest Will Smith and some of Fallon's famous friends, including Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey. Meyers also got a little help from his friend Amy Poehler, who was one of his first guests along with Vice President Joe Biden. Poehler, and Meyer's former "SNL" castmate, Fred Armisen was also part of the show as the leader of "Late Night's" band.
Meyers even paid homage to Fallon in the form of a letter he wrote to his predecessor, and which he read during the opening of the show. So many nods to his "SNL" past seemed to make sense toThe Los Angeles Times, which observed that Meyers' "monologue was reminiscent in style and cadence to his 'Weekend Update' segments, full of rapid-fire one-liners about the day's headlines."
"Though he lacked the giddy enthusiasm that marked Fallon's first 'Tonight' outing last week, Meyers frequently acknowledged the show as a work in progress, noting that a monologue joke about UPS had bombed with the studio audience and making fun of his low-budget graphics," the L.A. Times' Meredith Blake wrote.
Entertainment Weekly's Darren Franich gave the debut a grade of "B."
"I laughed at the premiere of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' less than I laughed at 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon,'" Franich wrote. "But I laughed more at Seth Meyers than I did at Jimmy Fallon."
Music critic Ken Tucker was impressed, tweeting, "Jeez, @sethmeyers @LateNightSeth makes eye contact, subtly refers to cards, responds to what guests say ... he's, like, an actual TALK show host!" Others, too, seem willing to give Meyers some time to find his footing.
Jeez, @sethmeyers @LateNightSeth makes eye contact,subtly refers to cards, responds to what guests say...he's, like, an actual TALK show host!
— kentucker (@kentucker) February 25, 2014
Michael Starr of the New York Post wrote that Meyers "eventually found his sea legs and drove his new 12:35 p.m. show to a solid, if unspectacular, debut. ... He's charming with a certain 'aw shucks' demeanor that doesn't seem forced or contrived, and he'll have plenty of time to grow into his new role as a late-night host," Starr said.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy 5
The Samsung Galaxy S5 probably isn't the reinvention of the smartphone. But unlike last year's Galaxy S4, there's a good chance some of the new features announced could be of actual use to normal human beings.
Of course, a few minutes with the Galaxy S5 wasn't enough time to reach a full verdict on the phone, but it was enough to get a basic feel for what Samsung's (SSNLF) latest offering can and can't do.
Display
The 5.1 inch display has the same 1080p resolution as last year's 5-inch screen, but due to some new technology, it's definitely brighter, which at the very least, makes everything look nicer. And according to Samsung, the special technology which makes that screen brighter also improves performance in direct sunlight. At the expense of your battery, of course.
The 5.1 inch display has the same 1080p resolution as last year's 5-inch screen, but due to some new technology, it's definitely brighter, which at the very least, makes everything look nicer. And according to Samsung, the special technology which makes that screen brighter also improves performance in direct sunlight. At the expense of your battery, of course.
Fingerprint Scanner
Like the iPhone 5S, the fingerprint scanner is probably the most eye-catching of the new features, which adds an extra level of security and/or convenience to the device. While it does require you to swipe your whole finger pad over the sensor (unlike the iPhone, which simply lets you place it on the sensor), it worked smoothly the few times I was able to use it.
Like the iPhone 5S, the fingerprint scanner is probably the most eye-catching of the new features, which adds an extra level of security and/or convenience to the device. While it does require you to swipe your whole finger pad over the sensor (unlike the iPhone, which simply lets you place it on the sensor), it worked smoothly the few times I was able to use it.
Power Saver
Battery life matters! Samsung put a slightly bigger battery in the Galaxy S5, but the more important thing was to offer up a useful power saver feature which lets you know what parts of the phone to turn off, and how much battery life that will gain you. It's most extreme mode will actually shut down LTE, cut you off from the vast majority of your apps, and turn the screen grey scale, apparently allowing it to last for days without a charge
Battery life matters! Samsung put a slightly bigger battery in the Galaxy S5, but the more important thing was to offer up a useful power saver feature which lets you know what parts of the phone to turn off, and how much battery life that will gain you. It's most extreme mode will actually shut down LTE, cut you off from the vast majority of your apps, and turn the screen grey scale, apparently allowing it to last for days without a charge
Camera
Samsung's new phase detection auto-focus means that the camera is now capable of a nice blur effect in the background when you photograph an object up close. The shutter was reasonably fast with bright indoor light, though it did seem to have trouble handling a couple of weird lighting situations and slowed down considerably. How much the image quality has or hasn't improved over the S4 is still to be determined, however.
Samsung's new phase detection auto-focus means that the camera is now capable of a nice blur effect in the background when you photograph an object up close. The shutter was reasonably fast with bright indoor light, though it did seem to have trouble handling a couple of weird lighting situations and slowed down considerably. How much the image quality has or hasn't improved over the S4 is still to be determined, however.
Weatherproofing
There was no way to really test how worthy the water and dust-resistant features were (save for dumping a bottle of water on it?), but if the weatherproofing is half as good as Samsung claims it is, everyone wins.
There was no way to really test how worthy the water and dust-resistant features were (save for dumping a bottle of water on it?), but if the weatherproofing is half as good as Samsung claims it is, everyone wins.
Hardware Design
The hardware design of the phone isn't much better, or even different, than it has been in years' past. If you like it, you like it. (I don't.) The texture and material used on the back is much improved and makes the phone feel less cheap when you're holding it, but the colors to choose from are mildly depressing. And when it comes to size and pocketability, at this point, everyone should already know what they're getting into when they buy a 5-inch phone. The Galaxy S5 is big, but it's not completely unwieldy.
The hardware design of the phone isn't much better, or even different, than it has been in years' past. If you like it, you like it. (I don't.) The texture and material used on the back is much improved and makes the phone feel less cheap when you're holding it, but the colors to choose from are mildly depressing. And when it comes to size and pocketability, at this point, everyone should already know what they're getting into when they buy a 5-inch phone. The Galaxy S5 is big, but it's not completely unwieldy.
Software Design
Samsung's TouchWiz UI is back in its same fundamental form, but it does look better, visually speaking. Fonts and icons generally look cleaner, but everything is still organized in the same manner as past TouchWiz iterations. That said, it doesn't seem like a huge improvement over anything offered up by the likes of Google (GOOG, Fortune 500),Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500), Nokia (NOK), or even HTC. And Samsung still hasn't done much to improve the experience running two apps side-by-side.
Samsung's TouchWiz UI is back in its same fundamental form, but it does look better, visually speaking. Fonts and icons generally look cleaner, but everything is still organized in the same manner as past TouchWiz iterations. That said, it doesn't seem like a huge improvement over anything offered up by the likes of Google (GOOG, Fortune 500),Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500), Nokia (NOK), or even HTC. And Samsung still hasn't done much to improve the experience running two apps side-by-side.
Heart Rate Monitor
I mean, I guess it's cool Samsung put this on the phone? It doesn't detract from anything at all, but this sensor definitely seems more useful in its new Gear Fit wearable.
I mean, I guess it's cool Samsung put this on the phone? It doesn't detract from anything at all, but this sensor definitely seems more useful in its new Gear Fit wearable.
At the very least, many of the features included in the Galaxy S5 have more potential than the new features included in last year's model. To what extent that potential is realized will take a little more hands-on time however. 
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