A Life-Size Mario Kart Track Is About To Open In Niagara Falls
A huge new Mario Kart-inspired raceway is opening up in Niagara Falls, and it's one of the first of its kind. The track is similar to the one in Branson, Missouri which has three different go-kart courses modelled around the famous video game. First launched in 1992, Mario was originally a spin-off from Nintendo's more successful Super Mario video games. Thirteen games in the series have been produced, with the latest one, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, being released in April 2017. Check out some of pics of the track -- and its sister track in Branson -- below:
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2017 23:15 UTC
AFP Is Investigating Accused Drug Mule Cassie Sainsbury's Case
A judge is considering a new plea deal which could see Cassie Sainsbury released from prison in as little as 18 months. The Australian Federal Police are now investigating the case of accused drug mule Cassandra Sainsbury, as her lawyer claims she was used as a pawn in a much larger international drug syndicate with links to Australia. In a statement, the AFP confirmed that it is "liasing" with Colombian authorities on the Cassie Sainsbury case but refused to comment on "operational matters". Instead, her fate hangs on a new plea deal that could see her released from jail in as little as 18 months. The plea deal is similar to the first agreement struck between Sainsbury's lawyer and prosecutors, which fell apart after the accused smuggler did not accept responsibility for the alleged crime.
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2017 23:15 UTC
The Things I Do To Let My Boyfriend Know We're Fighting
These are the things we do, and I did, when the epic storm of partnership confusion hits our lives. My 10-day argument really gave me an opportunity to connect with the world, and everyone in my phone book. Whether still fighting, or separated, you suddenly realise there is a big wide world out there, and it's time to research it. What's the harm in looking up real estate roles in the Philippines or applying for beautician school in Kuwait anyway? Fighting with a partner is a refreshing way to gain a whole new perspective on the world around you.
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2017 23:15 UTC
Former NYC Union Leader Heads to Trial This Week
The latest bribery trial of a local official hinges not on complex federal corruption laws, but on something more fundamental: an alleged bag of cash. Specifically, that’s an $820 Salvatore Ferragamo bag allegedly containing $60,000 in cash. Federal prosecutors say it was a bribe that Norman Seabrook, the former head of the New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, took in exchange for investing $20 million of union money in a hedge fund, Platinum Partners.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2017 23:15 UTC
Phoenix Suns Fire Earl Watson, But They Haven't Begun To Solve Their Problems
After seeing his Phoenix Suns get run off the court by 40 or more points for the second time in the first three games of the young NBA season, coach Earl Watson bemoaned his players’ glaring lack of togetherness. He became the first NBA coach to be fired since Memphis axed Dave Joerger in May, 2016, per a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bledsoe, on the trading block since last season, sent out a tell-tale Tweet before the team fired Watson: “I Don’t wanna be here.’’It's the earliest in-season firing in Suns history. In all three games the Suns allowed their opponents to score at will and shoot around 50 percent. A former player, he was named the Suns' interim coach on Feb. 1, 2016, after Phoenix fired Hornacek.
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2017 23:13 UTC
'Guardians of the Galaxy' director calls out James Toback for sexual harassment of his friends, blames media
“Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn is coming out hard against director James Toback amid reports that he sexualy harassed a slew of women throughout his career. One unnamed person even told Gunn that she’d been harassed by Toback twice after he allegedly forgot his first attempt. “So I did what I could do in my impotent state - for over twenty years now, I’ve been bringing up James Toback every chance I could in groups of people. “Did the person who wrote the article even do a basic Google search of Toback?” he wrote. The encounters would then become sexual with the director attempting physical contact or masturbaing in front of them.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2017 23:03 UTC
San Diego shooting victim sues, saying family should have known gunman was 'walking time bomb'
Selis, who lived at the complex, was shot and killed by San Diego police officers. She suffered “considerable nerve damage” and incurred hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills as a result of her injuries, the lawsuit said. In her lawsuit, James said Selis’ family members were negligent because they knew or should have known Selis was a danger to himself and others because he was obviously struggling. The lawsuit said those closest to him should have noticed the warning signs, including a recent breakup and crippling debt. Selis’ brother-in-law, Stuart Posnack, is chief executive of Garden Communities, a development firm that is the parent company of La Jolla Crossroads LLC, which owns the complex where the shooting occurred.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 22, 2017 23:03 UTC
Ebbets Field Marble Slab Found At New Jersey Salvage Yard Worth $72K
The Brooklyn Dodgers and Ebbets Field hold a special place in baseball history. Like Forbes Field in Pittsburgh and Crosley Field in Cincinnatti, Ebbets Field was a little jewel of a ballpark nestled in the heart of a bustling city. When you picture great Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson, Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese top the list. But three lesser known Hall of Famers made their mark at Ebbets Field. In the early 1990s, I bought a slat from an Ebbets Field seat, stenciled with the dates of its existence, like the marble slab, at a Manhattan flea market for $20.
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2017 23:03 UTC
Wray seeking to bring 'calm and stability' to FBI
(CNN) Two months into his tenure as director of the FBI, Christopher Wray said Sunday his immediate priority is to bring "a sense of calm and stability" to the bureau. Wray, who was handpicked by President Donald Trump in June after a month of scandal following the firing of the former FBI director, James Comey, did not mention his predecessor by name or the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. But in his speech, he described a work ethic that might prevent further controversies such as those that involved Comey, whose handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation drew criticism. "Staying laser-focused on the mission and on the work itself — day in, day out, left foot, right foot, grinding away, following the rules, following the law, following the guidelines, trying to make sure that we're doing the right thing but in the right way, treating everybody with respect," Wray said. "That is the approach that I intend to pursue: steady, rock solid, dependable."
Source:CNN
October 22, 2017 22:52 UTC
Pets And People Are Joyously Reuniting After California Wildfires
Some Northern Californians who feared the worst for their pets in the wake of this month’s deadly wildfires are getting some welcome good news in recent days: Their animals survived. “It’s harder to find cats in that kind of stressful situation,” Karen Blount, a veterinarian at Windsor Animal Hospital in Santa Rosa, told HuffPost. Many people tried their hardest to take their pets with them, but became separated at the last minute. Jennifer Trabucco told HuffPost that she and her husband noticed smoke pouring into their Santa Rosa home at around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 9. Her husband grabbed their three kids and dog while she found and scooped up their two cats, Jake and Luke, in her arms.
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2017 22:52 UTC
'Bringing down yet another pig': Hollywood reacts to The Times' investigation of James Toback's alleged sexual abuse
The Los Angeles Times revealed Sunday that 38 women have accused "Bugsy" screenwriter James Toback of sexual harassment going back decades. "Long overdue for this well known sack of ...," tweeted TV food personality Anthony Bourdain, ending the post with an expletive. Director James Gunn weighed in with a lengthy post decrying Toback, which he shared on Twitter with the message: "Why I've despised James Toback for over 20 years." Actress and director Asia Argento, who told the New Yorker about how Harvey Weinstein allegedly sexually assaulted her, tweeted in support of the women coming forward, expressing pride for her "sisters" for "bringing down yet another pig." Toback's accusers also took to Twitter to share their stories, with one former reporter sharing a snapshot of a Post-It note Toback gave her on the streets of New York in the 1980s.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 22, 2017 22:46 UTC
Why is Va. treating its students — especially its black students — like criminals?
Just as striking, the report said, was that the most frequent reporters were middle schools, whose students are usually 11 to 14 years old. Nearly half of criminal complaints were issued to students younger than 14 — in some cases much younger. State law doesn’t require that law enforcement be notified of such conduct by minors, but many Virginia schools do it anyway. In the state, and nationally, students referred to law enforcement are disproportionately African Americans and children with disabilities. A new state law is in place to encourage local school boards to develop alternatives to suspending students, including counseling, community service and mediation.
Source:Washington Post
October 22, 2017 22:41 UTC
Bernie Grundman wants to change the way you hear music — for the better
Grundman was dressed in a button-down shirt and jeans, his hair parted neatly on the side. “They start to lose their individual integrity,” which is precisely the thing Grundman says he’s seeking to preserve. “It’s kind of sad.”Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times Grundman in his studio with the members of No Doubt in 1999. Grundman in his studio with the members of No Doubt in 1999. “You hear stories that kids, teenagers and stuff, are actually getting together and listening to records,” he said.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 22, 2017 22:41 UTC
Turnbull Has 'No Plans' To Charge Mobile Phone Users To Pay For The NBN
CANBERRA -- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has appeared to rule out slugging mobile phone users with taxes or levies to pay for the National Broadband Network after the NBN chief flagged it as a way to prop it up. But he indicated mobile phone users should not have to pay for it. "I regret anybody that does not get the experience they deserve using the NBN broadband service," Morrow told RN Breakfast. These NBN customers raced a 5gig upload against a car delivering the same file on a USB. Remember this is a users pay model."
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2017 22:32 UTC
New iPhone Leaks 'Confirm' Apple's Biggest Problems
While iOS 11 continues to cause serious problems, supply chain leaks have revealed iPhone X supply is severely delayed and interest is so low in the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus production is being cut by 50% after less than a month. As such while iPhone X supply will be gold dust before Christmas (again: if you get one put it on eBay! Apple iOS 11 Has 25 Great Secret FeaturesiPhone X Vs iPhone 8: What's The Difference? iPhone 8 Vs iPhone 7: What's The Difference? iPhone 8 Vs iPhone 8 Plus: What's The Difference?
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2017 22:31 UTC