Roger Ailes" attorney seeks to move Gretchen Carlson case to NYC

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An attorney for Fox News chief Roger Ailes has filed a motion to move the sexual-harassment case leveled against him to New York City, in the latest twist in a growing court battle that could have far-reaching implications for the 21st Century Fox cable network.

In a filing made in federal court in the Southern District of New York City, the attorney, Susan Estrich, asked the case be moved for arbitration to New York City (see statement below). Attorneys for Ailes last week filed a motion in New Jersey, where the case originated to also have it moved to arbitration, citing Carlson"s employment agreement with Fox News.

Carlson leveled allegations last Wednesday in a suit filed in Superior Court of New Jersey charging Ailes had propositioned her sexually and that she had suffered unfair treatment from Steve Doocy, her co-host for several years on "Fox & Friends," the Fox News morning program. Carlson left the network in June. In a statement, Ailes has called her charges false and said they came in retaliation for her contact with Fox News not being renewed. Meanwhile, 21st Century Fox, the parent company of Fox News, said it will conduct an "internal review" into the charges made against both Ailes and Doocy.

Attorneys for Carlson were not able to offer immediate comment.

In the filing, the attorney suggested the case shoukd be moved from New Jersey because neither Carlson nor Ailes resides there. Carlson"s lawyers have said Ailes has a residence in New Jersey.

The filing makes plain the difference in each side"s strategy. Carlson"s case is leveled against Ailes, not Fox News or its parent, while attorneys for Ailes have sought to make Carlson live by the rules of the employment contract she signed with the cable-news outlet.

The statement by Estrich, an attorney at the law firm of Quinn Emanuel, follows:

"Gretchen Carlson"s attorney has led a concerted smear campaign to prejudice the rights of Roger Ailes in this case. Her attempt to game the system so as to avoid the arbitration clause for her client"s baseless allegations is contrary to law and unsupported by the facts. Accordingly, we have taken the following action today: We have filed papers in the federal court in Manhattan to compel the arbitration of Carlson"s claims in New York City at the American Arbitration Association, as required by her Employment Agreement. At the same time, we have asked the federal district court in New Jersey to transfer the case to federal court in Manhattan, where it can be consolidated with the case we filed today. The court in Manhattan is the proper place to compel arbitration because (1) Carlson worked at Fox News in New York City, (2) her employment agreement requires arbitration in New York City, (3) she has based her claims solely on New York City law and (4) neither she nor Mr. Ailes resides in New Jersey."

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Source: http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/celebrity_news/2016/07/roger_ailes_attorney_seeks_to_move_gretchen_carlson_case_to_nyc

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Ivanka Trump praises outspoken father"s record with women

Ivanka Trump opens up about family and politics

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump"s oldest daughter defended his record with women Tuesday, saying the presumptive Republican nominee believes deeply in gender equality, while acknowledging that her father has the tendency to rile people up.

Ivanka Trump told ABC"s "Good Morning America" that her father "believes in equality amongst the genders economically, politically, socially," adding that he "has empowered women, including me, his whole life."

A senior executive at the Trump Organization and key adviser to her father"s campaign, Ivanka Trump has regularly defended her father"s record toward women. Trump famously said Fox News Channel"s Megyn Kelly had "blood coming out of her wherever" after she pressed him last year about calling women "fat pig," ""dog" and other names. He also took jabs at the appearance of Heidi Cruz, wife of former rival Ted Cruz.

Ivanka Trump acknowledged that her outspoken father"s comments have "gotten him into trouble occasionally," but praised him for engaging directly with the voters, particularly on Twitter, saying it conveys who he is.

"The only filter is himself," she said. "He speaks from the heart. He speaks from the brain."

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Source: http://www.nbc-2.com/story/32477020/ivanka-trump-praises-outspoken-fathers-record-with-women

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Republican Convention Speakers: Ivanka Trump, Joni Ernst, Newt Gingrich

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CLEVELAND, Ohio The planned speakers at the Republican National Convention include Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Marco Rubio of Florida, along with Peter Thiel, the billionaire Silicon Valley entrepreneur, according to a program released by convention officials early Sunday evening.

The roster of speakers at the convention to officially nominate Donald Trump is a colorful mix of political leaders, entertainers, personalities and the candidates family members in keeping with his campaigns unorthodox style. The presumptive GOP nominees wife, Melania Trump, will speak on Monday, the conventions opening night. Daughter Tiffany Trump and son Donald Trump Jr. will address the convention Tuesday evening. Trumps younger son, Eric, will speak on Wednesday. Thursdays program includes a speech by daughter Ivanka Trump a key figure in her fathers inner circle followed by the billionaire businessmans speech Thursday night accepting the GOP nomination. Newly-minted Trump running mate Mike Pence will speak on Wednesday evening.

One name conspicuously missing from the list Heisman-winning quarterback Tim Tebow. The convention released an official program partial list Thursday that included Tebow. A Trump adviser told CNN Tebow would be speaking, but the former Denver Bronco later posted a Facebook video saying it was only a rumor.

I wake up this morning to find out that Im speaking at the Republican National Convention, Tebow said. Its amazing how fast rumors fly and thats exactly what it is a rumor.

Each night of the four-night gathering in Cleveland will center on a different theme, such as security, immigration and the economy.

The first nights focus will be on security and immigration, with discussions of the Benghazi attack and the U.S. border. Speakers include Jamiel Shaw, whose son was killed by an undocumented immigrant, and Cotton. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate will also speak, as will Rep. Ryan Zinke, a former Navy Seal. Benghazi attack survivors Mark Geist and John Tiegen will also speak at the convention Monday night. A late Monday speaking addition is Pastor Mark Burns, a prominent African American evangelical leader, Bloomberg reported Sunday.

On the second night, speakers will emphasize the economy. Presenters include Dana White, the UFC president, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, whose name appeared on some VP shortlists, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia will also, as will Ben Carson, a Republican primary rival-turned-Trump supporter.

The third night will feature Indiana Gov. Pence, as hes officially nominated for vice president. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich running mate finalist through the end of last week is also slated that evening. So is Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Ted Cruz, the GOP primary runner-up to Trump, who has yet to endorse the nominee-to-be. Also speaking Wednesday night will be Eileen Collins, a pioneering woman astronaut, and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was thrust into the national spotlight following the Orlando terror attacks.

An additional prominent Floridian, Sen. Marco Rubio, will speak on Wednesday night. After a bruising primary fight against Trump, including a bevy of attacks questioning the front-runners physical attributes, Rubio later decided to seek re-election to his Senate seat. It was unclear until late this weekend whether Rubio would be on the convention speakers list.

Trump himself will speak on the fourth and final night. RNC Chair Reince Priebus, business leaders such as Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal, who caused a stir in May when he revealed that he financed several lawsuits, including the one brought by Hulk Hogan, against Gawker. While much of the journalism community bemoaned the thought of a billionaire suing a news outlet into oblivion Gawker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and will be sold in an auction next month others celebrated Thiels secret legal battle, which he described as specific deterrence.

It appears Trump may support Thiels efforts. The GOP nominee said earlier this year that he intends to open up libel laws, making it easier to sue news organizations. But after a Florida jury awarded Hogan $140.1 million in his case against Gawker, Trump signaled that such reform might not be necessary.

I might not have to, based on Gawker. Right? he said.

A number of other Republican lawmakers, business leaders, and celebrities are also slated to appear. That includes actor and director Scott Baio, best known for his roles on Happy Days and Charles in Charge; Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty; and former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey, among others.

Notably, many Republican leaders have also said they will skip the convention, a list that includes former President Bush 41 and 43, former GOP presidential nominees Sen. John McCain and Mitt Romney, and several current GOP lawmakers.

CNNs Tom Kludt and Jeremy Diamond contributed to this report.

Source: http://whotv.com/2016/07/18/republican-convention-speakers-ivanka-trump-joni-ernst-newt-gingrich/

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Jenny McCarthy Grossly Disrespects Tara Reid During "Sharknado 4" Interview: "Good Luck With Sharknado 18!"

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An Sirius XM interview to promote the upcoming Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens quickly turned into a battle of the blondes when former Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy rudely and repeatedly belittled actress Tara Reid.

Things seemed to start in a negative place from the very beginning of the interview, according to People, when McCarthy, who hosts The Jenny McCarthy Show daily via the satellite radio station, expressed that she was a huge fan of Reids appearance on the current season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.

I f***ing love you on that show, McCarthy stated, but are you glad you did it?

Understandably, the American Pie star wasnt too keen on sharing the details of her televised marital problems with Bulgarian financier, Zachary Kehayov.

Its not worth the time to talk about, Reid answered. Theres confusing things about it. We are not talking about it.

When Jenny pushed Tara to answer the question anyway, the first signs of trouble started to be displayed.

Babe, I asked you, please lets not talk about [Marriage Boot Camp], Reid insisted. Were all here about Sharknado.

Momentarily respecting Taras wishes, McCarthy began to inquire about the fourth offering of the popular Syfy franchise; but instead of asking what it was like to work on the film, Jenny got a little too personal, choosing to ask questions about Reids exercise habits in order to prepare for her Sharknado 4 inclusion.

Its not like you really need to get into shape, Tara answered frustratingly. Its Sharknado. Its, like, fake sharks [were running from]. Theyre rubber.

Things between the ladies eased momentarily, before Jenny started questioning Reid on her infamous plastic surgery issues, including her multiple breast augmentations and tummy tuck procedures.

Are you still going through surgeries, or are you past them, McCarthy asked.

No, I havent had any surgery for awhile, Jenny, Tara responded.

Reid and Ian Ziering are co-stars in Sharknado 4 [Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images]While attempting to praise her for her candidness regarding going under the knife, Reid literally looked for a way out of the line of questioning by speaking to a minder of hers in the background.

Hi, Tara, Jenny farcically expressed.

Im here, Reid answered.

Okay, good, because you were talking to someone else, she replied with obvious snark. So, youre not moving forward with plastic surgery?

Clearly annoyed, Tara reached her breaking point.

I think Ive made that clear, like, about 100 times, she answered.

Well, McCarthy interrupted, I didnt hear that 100 times.

Maybe thats because you only read the bad things, Tara fired back, but I made that really clear [for] so many years, but read what you want to read.

Before another invasive question could be asked of her, Tara wisely and politely shut Jennys inquisition down.

It was really nice talking to you, she uttered, and really, good luck with your show.

It was then that the former panelist of The View reached a peak of impoliteness that no one saw coming.

Well, good luck to you, too! Im so excited about Sharknado, and I hope you stay married.

Well, I hope you stay married [to New Kids on The Block singer Donnie Wahlberg], Reid shot back.

I will, and I hope your knees get a little wobblier than they already are, McCarthy said.

I hope your t**s get even nicer, Reid countered back, reminding Jenny of her own past plastic surgeries, because theyre amazing. [They were done by] the same guy who did mine, right?

As Tara exited the studio, the immature hostess took one last dig at her.

Love you, Tara! Good luck with Sharknado 18!

As rumors about the sit down being staged began to make waves, Reid reached out to TMZ to confirm that it was in fact real, and that McCarthy hadnt apologized to her. Jenny, meanwhile, promoted the chat on her Twitter with the same amount of discontent and discord that she had during her conversation with Tara.

Tune in for replay of @TheJennyMShow to hear why the only show we might ever be on together in the future will be Botched. Ch 109 8 pm EST

Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) July 15, 2016

No word on if Jenny will be reprimanded for her actions. Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens, which also features David Hasselhoff and Gilbert Gottfried, premieres on July 31 on Syfy. Feel free to check out the trailer here.

[Photos by Daniel Boczarski/Stringer/Getty Images & Matt Winkelmeyer/Stringer/Getty Images]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3312186/jenny-mccarthy-tara-reid-sharknado/

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Monday Morning MD: Aaron Rodgers and the truth about ACLs

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The Packers superstar made news with his comments about his 2004 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.One of the NFLs best and most athletic quarterbacks attributed some of his success to his cadaver donor being a fast SOB as he shaved almost 3/10ths of a second off his 40-yard dash time after surgery.

Known to have a unique sense of humor that even fools teammates,Rodgers comments were surely made tongue-in-cheek. It wouldnt be the first time a player was kidding the media as Danny Trevathan joked about having someone elses kneecap last year.In any case, Rodgers quotes give us a good chance to separate the realities from the myths of ACL surgery.

Was Rodgers cadaver donor a fast SOB?

There would be no clear way for Rodgers to know whom the donor was. The only cadaver information typically available to the surgeon is the age, s*x, cause of death and dimensions of the graft. Upon expiration, donors are screened for diseases before being deemed viable for tissue harvesting. There is no direct tissue typing or matching to the recipient. Details of the donors life, ethnicity, occupation or athleticism are not considered or available. In fact, Rodgers ACL graft donor could have been female.

Could someone elses ACL make you faster post surgery?

No way the graft itself makes anyone faster. First, the actual ACL from a cadaver is never directly harvested for use due to size and geometry limitations. Commonly, the patellar tendon (with two attached bone blocks), Achilles tendon (with bone on one side) or all soft tissue grafts (like posterior tibialis tendon) are used. Second, the ACL functionally cant make one faster. It serves to stabilize the femur to the tibia and thus actually could be said to slow the knee down to prevent shifting.

Is it feasible to decrease ones 40-yard dash time after ACL surgery?

Rodgers said he was a 4.95 (40-yard dash) guy and then ran 4.66 after ACL surgery.Yes, ACL rehab can make someone faster/quicker if the athlete was not performing maximally prior to injury. A fully trained athlete cant be made faster; however, a sub-optimally functioning player can be helped. In fact it is possible for an uninjured player to go thru ACL rehab style training and have performance improve. I personally witnessed Philip Rivers become a better athlete after ACL surgery in 2008. I wish I could take credit for his increased speed/mobility but it was a result of his hard work with top Chargers athletic trainers. Rodgers is downplaying his own dedication to rehab post-surgery here.

How is it possible to play football for multiple years without an ACL?

Playing through an ACL tear is possible in certain circumstances. Rodgers played high school, junior college and into his time at Cal with a torn ACL. Rivers played in the 2008 AFC Championship Game six days after arthroscopic surgery with a torn ACL.

The ACL is like an internal seat belt for the knee. Just like it is possible to drive a car with the seat belt broken, one can function without the ACL. However, when racing NASCAR, your seat belt better be working, just like your ACL is needed for the aggressive running/jumping/cutting of football. Without an ACL it is playing Russian roulette with your knee as there can be permanent cartilage damage if the knee gives out.. Rodgers was able to play through with a brace at lower levels of competition. Rightfully, his ACL surgery was done before exiting college and advancing to the NFL.

Is cadaver the best ACL graft like Rodgers recommends?

Certainly, the cadaver ACL worked for Rodgers. However, that would not be my (or most NFL physicians) first recommendation. Fortunately, disease transmission risk with cadaver grafts is small. Even so, autograft (own tissue) patellar tendon with bone on each end is the most popular graft choice in the NFL. Bone-tendon-bone (BTB) graft is the strongest and most likely to succeed. Cadaver can work but has the higher re-tear rate over hamstring and BTB autografts. Using cadaver leads to less post-operative soreness and makes for a quicker recovery but may not be worth the significant (up to 30% per the ACL Study Group) re-tear rate. The cadaver failure rates are highest for younger and more active patients. Remember, missing a second consecutive season likely means the end of an athletes career.

Why is cadaver a potentially weaker graft choice?

All ACL grafts are scaffolds for ones own tissue to grow into. Logic would tell you that your own tissue grows best into your own tissue versus someone elses. A graft that does not incorporate and ligamentize is doomed to failure. There is no true rejection, as that is an immunologic response and cadaver patients dont need to take special medications like organ transplant patients. Perhaps when technology arrives to tissue type and match to donor to recipient, cadaver failure rates will improve.

Can the ACL be stronger after surgery?

After one year of recovery, my patients are twice as likely to tear the other knee ACL versus re-tearing the reconstructed ACL. This is why I recommend bracing during the first year with early return to sport. The new ACL is not truly stronger, just lower re-tear risk. No, I would not recommend prophylactic ACL surgery.

Has ACL recovery gotten faster?

It sure seems that way. Rehab techniques have improved but there is no way to speed up biology. The media with Adrian Petersons nine-month return to rush for 2000 yards makes it seem like early return is something new but ACL recovery has been getting faster for over a decade. Shannon McMillian returned to play international soccer 102 days after her ACL surgeryand at four months played in the 2003 Womens World Cup for USA.

What is best thing to do for an ACL tear?

Pick a surgeon you trust and not the specific technique or graft choice. There are many ACL techniques (open, double incision, single incision, medial portal technique, all-inside) and many autograft (BTB, hamstring, quad tendon, contralateral) or allograft (BTB, Achilles, posterior tib) options. Let the chef tell you what he cooks well and the best meal to order. Let the surgeon tell you the procedure he is most comfortable with and what is best for you. Dont make a surgeon who recommends cadaver harvest a hamstring graft. In other words, when you go to Mortons get the steak. If you want fish, go to Oceanaire. Trust the recommendation or choose a different restaurant or surgeon.

Overall the joke is on us to take Rodgers comments so literally. It is very nice of Rodgers to thank and credit his ACL donor. At least this gave us a chance to discuss some of the fact and fiction about ACL surgery and recovery.

Source: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/monday-morning-md-aaron-rodgers-and-the-truth-about-acls/

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Chicago Weather: Heavy rain, lightning possible but severe storms unlikely

Chicago"s Weather Forecast

CHICAGO (WLS) --

Pockets of heavy rain and some lightning will likely move into the Chicago area Thursday evening, but the threat of stronger storms is greatly diminished.

Rain began moving into Chicago shortly before 6 p.m. and the line of storm extends south into the suburbs. The storms are moving rapidly to the east at about 25-30 mph, according to ABC7 Meteorologist Jerry Taft.

Severe storms are increasingly unlikely, though there have been reports of heavy downpours.

The Chicago area is most likely to see that rain between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Cubs are scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field at 7:05 p.m. Storms should be out of the area by 9:30 to 10 p.m.

Scott says that a cold front originating in Minnesota and moving easy could also bring some storms to the area overnight. There is only a slight risk for strong storms, and the main threats are heavy rain and high winds.

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While the afternoon will be hot and muggy with highs near 90, ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry said cloud cover building across the area will help stabilize the atmosphere.

The Storm Prediction Center downgraded the potential for severe weather early Thursday, but all of northern Illinois, northern Indiana and southern Wisconsin remains under a "slight" risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening. A "slight" risk means that scattered severe storms are possible across the area.

Watch the latest forecast from the First Alert Weather Team:

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Source: http://abc7chicago.com/weather/heavy-rain-lightning-possible-but-severe-storms-unlikely/1416958/

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Demi Lovato Continues Beef With Taylor Swift by Following Calvin Harris on Twitter

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Months later, it seems that Demi Lovato vs. Taylor Swift beef may still be alive.

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The "Confident" singer reportedly started following Swift"s ex Calvin Harris on Twitter on Thursday, just one day after the DJ threw shade at his ex via social media.

A fan site noted that the singer began following him, but that she also started following Lin-Manuel Miranda and 5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin.

Fans deemed the 23-year-old"s follow of Harris particularly important considering Lovato and Swifts recent beef surrounding Keshas legal battle. Back in February, Swift donated a whopping $250,000 to help Kesha pay for her legal bills, but Lovato was not impressed. Take something to Capital Hill or actually speak out about something and then Ill be impressed, she said. Lovato later clarified her statements, explaining she often gets fired up about things of this nature.

Now, Lovato may be finding herself in the middle of the Shake It Off singers relationship with the famous DJ. Last week, in the wake of Swifts breakup with Harris, the DJ took to Twitter to throw shade at his ex and her attempts to make him look bad.

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Looks like Lovato has chosen her side in this battle.

Source: http://www.latina.com/entertainment/buzz/demi-lovato-follows-calvin-harris-twitter

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