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New Jersey prosecutors release suicide notes from Stephanie Parze’s ex-boyfriend: ‘I can’t do life in prison’

John D. Ozbilgen, 29, was found dead in his Freehold Township residence on Nov. 22, just two days after he was released from jail on a child pornography charge that was brought against him after police searched his home in connection with the Oct. 30 disappearance of Stephanie Parze. (Facebook) “That guilt belongs to John Ozbilgen and John Ozbilgen alone,” he said. On Monday, prosecutors released two suicide notes written by Ozbilgen in which he appears to take responsibility. “Sorry about all this crazyness [sic], I’ve been miserable for so long…

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Will mindbending proposed changes to MLB’s playoffs change the game?

Major League Baseball may restructure its playoffs to add teams and primetime drama. The changes would pit purists against progressives The NBA to add a 17th regular-season game. Its all in the name of increasing revenue streams, and if new rumors are to be believed, you can put Major League Baseball right on that bandwagon: the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. And while a change in playoff format doesnt quite have the sizzle of one of the most profound transgressions in the history of the sport, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred must…

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How to watch 2020 Grammy Awards

The 62nd Grammy Awards are this Sunday, celebrating all the best in the music industry, from singers to songwriters, and even producers. This year, the Grammys are focusing on new performers including Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, and Ariana Grande. Each of these artists is vying for the coveted Record of the Year Award, with Lizzo nabbing the most nominations, eight in total. Along with all the music industry big wigs gladhanding, there will also be live performances by Aerosmith and Run DMC, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X,…

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The Influencer Election Is Here

“Hello Mr. Salad,” the Instagram message from presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg begins. “Can you post this meme to make me seem cool for the upcoming Democratic primary?” A screenshot of this message was posted on Instagram this week by Related Stories Has Mike Bloomberg Ever Even Met a Dog?  Royals Paris Martineau and Arielle Pardes The Guy Behind Bloomberg2020.org: ‘We Know How to Do Logos’ reported that former New York City mayor and current billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign had paid social media influencers “to make him seem cool.” Embarrassing!…

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In 2018, Kobe Bryant Won an Academy Award for this Animated Short Film

Dear Basketball is a 2017 American animated short film written and narrated by Kobe Bryant and directed and animated by Glen Keane, with music by John Williams. The film is based on a letter Kobe Bryant wrote to The Players’ Tribune on November 29, 2015 announcing his retirement from basketball. #MambaForever Read more: https://twistedsifter.com/videos/kobe-bryant-animated-short-film-dear-basketball/

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Touching PSA Shows The True Story Of A Teenage Boy Finally Being Adopted And Accepted Into A New Family

The sad reality is that most people are more keen on adopting babies, toddlers, and other young children. This preference makes it much harder for teens in foster care to find a loving family. According to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF): “Teenagers between the ages of 15 to 17 years old wait, on average, twice as long for an adoptive home, compared to children who are 14 years of age and younger. Currently, about one in five children waiting to be adopted are teenagers.” National Foster Youth Institute…

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Helicopter Attack Trans Meme: Why Messy Trans Art Is Important Trans Art

Trans/Sex is a column about trans peoples relationships with love, sex, and their bodies. Have a topic suggestion? Contact Ana Valens at@acvalens on Twitter. @scumbelievable/Twitter Felker-Martin knows first-hand why messy queer art is so important. Much of her own work deals with trauma and misery and self-loathing and a bunch of other stuff it absolutely fucking sucks to lug around with you through life, she told me. Uncomfortable art lets her reckon with the rotten, rancid parts of being queer, including internalized hatred of oneself. And just as her own…

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Controversial Horror Film The Hunt Will Now Be In Theaters Friday, March 13

Emily Madriga Updated February 12, 2020 Emily Madriga Updated February 12, 2020 At the end of last summer, Blumhouse and Universal pulled their upcoming horror movie, , from its scheduled release as a result of increasing controversy. The controversy supposed that the movie was about liberals hunting down Trump voters for sport, which those connected with the movie deny. In the extended trailer (below) it doesn’t look like anything other than typical horror movie fun with a few off-color political jokes thrown in for (an attempt at) comic relief. Here’s…

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Utopia Falls Is a Bold Attempt to Make a Better YA Dystopia

Watching Hulu’s latest science fiction drama, Utopia Falls, feels like tripping headfirst into the young adult shelf at your local bookstore. The heroes are teens—spunky, rebellious teens even. They live in a futuristic utopia (or is it a dystopia?). The entirety of their short lives has been leading up to this moment, which is a sort of selection process, a great sorting. The Chosen Ones are then thrust into a competition their whole world will watch. It’s a great honor to be chosen. Everyone says so. That is, until the…

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What You Want Vs. What You Need In A Relationship Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Lacey Ramburger Updated February 13, 2020 God & Man Lacey Ramburger Updated February 13, 2020 God & Man Aries: March 21st- April 19th What you want: Someone who tends to play hard to get from time to time, yet also someone who caves into your will without much pushback. Someone who, by comparison, makes you feel really confident about yourself. What you need: Someone leading by your side, not hiding in your shadow. Someone independent and confident, in themselves and in your relationship. Someone who isn’t afraid to stand up…

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