One of the most controversial people in pro baseball created a social media firestorm Sunday when he revealed he had gotten into the Fort Bragg Game.
Zack Hample is a "professional" ballhawk who travels the country in search of Major League baseballs.
Near the end of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins, Hample tweeted that he caught 11 baseballs.
His tactics in Major League ballparks have repeatedly come under fire. Most on social media took issue not with his efforts, but with his attendance at the special for-the-troops game.
Officials distributed 12,500 tickets, with most going to troops, their families, veterans and Fort Bragg civilian employees. But Fort Bragg has 54,000 troops, and tens of thousands more dependents.
Unused tickets were to be turned back in so troops who were not originally assigned tickets could attend.
Hample, who lives in New York, somehow cajoled a ticket.
On Twitter, he said he received it through a friend whose entire unit was slated to go to the game. That "friend" was going to bring his girlfriend, but instead took Hample.
Days before the game, Hample was using social media, offering $1,000 for tickets to the game.
In response to the outrage over his first caught ball, Hample "decided to donate $100 per baseball that I snag today to AMVETS.org. I"m also giving all my b***s away today except one."
That did little to assuage the social media masses.
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The Declaration Of Independence made the United States an autonomous country 240 years ago this Fourth of July.
But the document"s official transcript, produced by the National Archives, might contain an error an extra period right in the middle of one of the most significant sentences, The New York Times reports.
A quick Google search for the text will show that many websites and organizations follow the National Archives" lead. Here"s the full sentence, with an added period highlighted in red:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed ...."
That period doesn"t appear on the faded original parchment, Danielle Allen, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, contends. And it changes the meaning of the sentence, which effectively alters Americans" interpretation of government"s role in protecting their individual rights.
"The logic of the sentence moves from the value of individual rights to the importance of government as a tool for protecting those rights," Allen told the Times. "You lose that connection when the period gets added."
Americans tend to interpret the message in its current form: that government is subordinate to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Without the period, the importance of government could serve as part of a larger argument, instead of a separate thought.
Unfortunately, the original document has faded to near illegibility. But Allen points out that many early transcripts, some from 1776, exclude the period. Take Thomas Jefferson"s so-called original rough draft, held in the Library of Congress no period, according to the Times.
But that argument has its dissenters, especially those who feel the punctuation matters little to the meaning. Allen disagrees.
"We are having a national conversation about the value of our government, and it goes get connected to our founding documents," Allen told the Times. "We should get right what"s in them."
This isn"t the first time a historical text"s punctuation made the national stage. Debate over a comma in the Second Amendmenttraveled all the way to the Supreme Court in 2008. Then, lawyers argued its interpretation changed the meaning of our right to bear arms.
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Ramadan inspires us to be better people and better human beings in various ways. Charity, kindness and self-restraint are focused on during Ramadan and it is only logical to take it forward through your Eid resolutions. After all, it is not about one month, but who we become after it that counts. Here are ten ideas to inspire your post-Ramadan resolutions.
1. Sponsor a child
Sponsoring a child involves being financially responsible for his or her educational expenses, sometimes extending to include living expenses too. The payment involved in such programs are in yearly, half yearly or monthly instalments of small amounts. Almost all sponsorship programs give you periodic school progress reports and other details about the child. Some programs also allow you to be in contact with your sponsored child.
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International organisations which offer this program include World Vision, Save the Children and Compassion. Monthly payments start from US $30 (Dh110) per month which covers medical check-ups, food, basic education, health and hygiene training and mentoring, none of which would otherwise be accessible to these children.
2. Self-Restraint
Ramadan, as a month of fasting and restraint, teaches us the importance of self-restraint. Take a resolution to practice this control in all aspects of life. Put needs over wants in terms of food and money. This restraint will help you realise the importance of how blessed we are in comparison to others who dont have enough for their basic needs, and also help you have better control over yourself and your life.
Read a readers experience of how Ramadan taught him about self-restraint
3. Charity
Charity begind in the home as they say and should be year-round, not just for one month. It is not also only about giving when you have extra. It is about understanding our responsibility to other human lives in the world. Giving, in however small way, is a great way to help a less fortunate person. Ramadan teaches you to be kind and charitable, not just for a month, but for as long as you live.
4. All or nothing
The message of Ramadan is to try to be the best version of you whether it"s at work or at home. Take this forward this Eid by striving to be your best always. When fasting ends, keep your efforts up to maximum productivity and 100 per cent commitment to your work and family.
5. Fast one day in a month
Rekindle the spirit of Ramadan once a month by selecting one day to fast. It will refresh your mind and body. You can have water, but abstain from food. End your fast in as healthily a way as possible. Meditate; spend time in positive introspection and take the day slow. This will help refresh your mind and help you destress while detoxing your body.
6. Tolerance
The spiritual element of Ramadan automatically instils a positive feeling, which permeates all our activities. Even people who dont fast seem to take the extra effort to be positive, polite and tolerant. Carry this forward this Eid and strive to be understanding and tolerant of people or events around you. Be ready to listen and learn as much as you can. Be open-minded to ideas, even if they make no sense to you at first. Tolerance only comes through understanding and acceptance of things that are new or different.
7. Eat less meat
As responsible human beings, we should avoid taking lives just because we like eating meat. We have so many options available to us, yet we seem unable to control our appetite for meat. Regardless of your culture or normal eating patterns, eating less meat is easy to bring about and healthier for you. For a start, restrict yourselves to just one or two non-vegetarian meals in a week.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron urge people to eat less meat.
8. Stop smoking
Take a resolution to be responsible for your own health and quit smoking. Make small changes such as avoiding or restricting daily smoking opportunities with colleagues and avoid buying cigarettes. Challenge yourself, because the need to smoke should not control you.
9. Volunteer once a month
Volunteer for a cause close to your heart once a month. In the UAE many organisations require volunteers on a periodic basic for various activities. Some of these are Dubai Cares, Community Development Authority and K9 Friends. Find a cause you feel passionate about and do adequate research on the organisation before registering as a volunteer.
10. Family first
Eid and Ramadan are extra special because we spend more time than usual with our elderly parents and our extended family. Resolve to spend uninterrupted and regular time with extended family and friends every month. This brings about a feeling of belonging and support, and also teaches the younger generation about how important relationships are. Your stress and troubles will become bearable when you have supportive and loving people around you.
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BALEAN a integrante de la BANDA MS - BALEAN a Alan Ramírez
CIUDAD DE MXICO.- El vocalista de la banda MS, Alan Ramrez, fue baleado la madrugada del sbado cuando estaba a bordo de su camioneta afuera del hotel donde se hospedaba ubicado en la avenida Campos Eliseos, en Polanco.
La Procuradura General de Justicia capitalina inform que fue el agente del Ministerio Pblico de la Coordinacin Territorial de Seguridad Pblica y Procuracin de Justicia Miguel Hidalgo 2, con sede en el Hospital de la Cruz Roja de Polanco, quien inici carpeta de investigacin por el delito de lesiones dolosas por disparo de arma de fuego. De acuerdo con los primeros reportes, los hechos ocurrieron a las 3:00 horas de la madrugada. La vctima fue herida con un arma de fuego en el hemicuello izquierdo, por lo que fue ingresada al Hospital Espaol. La Procuradura capitalina inform que el msico ya declar ante la representacin social y su testimonio ya fue integrado a la carpeta de investigacin.
Elementos de la Polica de Investigacin y especialistas de la Coordinacin General de Servicios Periciales llevan a cabo los estudios necesarios en la camioneta en la que viajaban el cantante y seis personas ms, a fin de determinar, entre otras cuestiones, la trayectoria de la bala. El agente del Ministerio Pblico contina con las indagatorias correspondientes y se inform que el cantante est fuera de peligro. Se continuar con las entrevistas a los testigos a fin de determinar los hechos. Hasta el cierre de esta edicin las causas del ataque y la identidad del agresor eran desconocidas.
Despus de este incidente ocurrido durante su traslado desde el Auditorio Nacional, lugar donde se haba presentado la banda, hacia el Hotel Presidente de la Ciudad de Mxico, sus compaeros Sergio Lizrraga y Oswaldo Silvas informaron que su compaero est estable, sin daos en las cuerdas vocales: Alan est fuera de peligro, puede comunicarse y a peticin de l continuaremos con nuestras presentaciones. No pensamos que sea un atentado contra Alan o contra el grupo. Los que lo conocemos sabemos el tipo de persona que es y que no tiene enemigos, afirmaron.
No se trat de un atentado, creemos que fue otra cosa, pero directamente un atentado no. En nuestro cuerpo de seguridad no queramos armas, no queramos que fuera de esa manera, pero ahora tendremos que hacer algunos ajustes.
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Are Drake and Rihanna dating again? They just might be! Although no one official from either camp has confirmed the news, the famous on-again-off-again couple have been awfully close as of late, which is usually a tell-tale sign that these two are digging each others vibes again.
Recently, theyve both collaborated with each other on their respective albums, and Drake has been seen on some tour dates with Rihanna, so if anything, it seems like these two are definitely in the same circle again.
It all started when Rihanna broke it off with Chris Brown after their public domestic dispute. In 2009, she was spotted kissing Drake at Lucky Strike, and the rumors took off. In 2010, Drake put his feelings on the line in the song Fireworks that alleges something went down that night between the two, even though it was nothing serious. Despite that, Drake confessed he still thought about Rihanna.
Who coulda predicted Lucky Strike would have you stuck with me? What happened between us that night, it always seems to trouble me. Ill never forget it baby, what an experience/You coulda been the one, but it wasnt that serious.
In June of that same year, Drake aired out his frustrations over the short-lived romance to the New York Times.
In the interview, he said, I was a p**n. You know what she was doing to me? She was doing exactly what Ive done to so many women throughout my life, which is show them quality time, then disappear. I was like, wow, this feels terrible.
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During that year, they collaborated on the song Whats My Name? and released the music video together, which was just as steamy as their history suggests. Around this time, Rihanna cleared up the rumors that she caused Drake heartbreak.
That was wrong; he doesnt know what hes talking about. We just became friends, and we left it at that. We get along really well.
In 2011, when they hit the stage to perform the song at the Grammys, everyone was convinced they were back on due to their sexy routine and flirty looks on stage, but months later, there were rumors that Rihanna was back with her ex Chris Brown. Although they released another song in 2012 together, titled Take Care, by then, Rihanna was officially together with Brown.
When Rihanna and Chris Brown officially split in 2013, it was Drake who she chose to party with. The two were spotted in August of 2013 after the VMAs and again in November of that same year at a Houston strip club.
In 2014, the two hung out together multiple times, but Drake told Rolling Stone that they were just friends.
Shes the ultimate fantasy. I mean, I think about it. Like, Man, that would be good. We have fun together, shes cool and sh*t. But were just friends. Thats my dog for life.
Drake eventually moved on to tennis star Serena Williams, but that didnt last for too long, as its rumored that Drake wasnt willing to commit. By the time Drake and Rihanna released their next single together, Work, Rihanna was seen out and about with actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Oh yeah yeah yeah! Details on Drake and Rihannas late night out:???? https://t.co/1FdQZdumWy pic.twitter.com/m4GbAqv2Go
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This brings us to the present, where E! Online reports that Drake and Rihanna were spotted partying together for Nicole Scherzingers birthday at Tape Nightclub in London. The two apparently closed the place down, and although they werent photographed together, the outlet reports that they left close together. According to the outlet, a source told them that this relationship still isnt serious. The source said that Rihanna and Drake arent seriously dating, but they do hook up and its just for fun right now.
