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Accept Deflategate punishment, move on: #tellusatoday


The NFL upheld the four-game suspension given toNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for his role in tampering with game footballs. Comments from Facebook are edited for clarity and grammar:
I see sides to the arguments for and against the suspension.
Honestly, I feel Tom Brady and his counsel should have tried to settle for a two-game suspension for obstructing the investigation (for allegedly destroying his cellphone) and moved on.
The whole thing is just a waste of time.
— Andrew Thomas Hernandez
If Brady had any integrity, he would just accept his punishment. He continues to show his true colors.
— Joe Mamas

Thanks to all the haters out there from all the other 31 NFL teams. No one has given your teams a second thought during the off-season.
The NFL and fans of irrelevant teams have given Brady even more motivation than he would normally have.
You want Brady and the Patriots with a chip on their shoulders? You got it.
— David Leufstedt
After watching NFL games for the past 15 years, I decided to call it quits last season. I did so not because of this scandal but for many other reasons. The game just does not work anymore. But this scandal provides confirmation that I have made the right decision.
— Pekka Jaske
Letter to the editor:
Tom Brady refused to give up his cellphone and then threw it away, and your headlines convict him of being a liar and of a coverup (“Crime was coverup,” Sports, Wednesday).
I have not seen your headlines calling Hillary Clinton a liar and accusing her of a coverup for destroying 30,000 emails and refusing to give up her server.
Professional NFL football player vs. potential USA president. Which should be more important to you and your readers?

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Facebook beats Street but expenses a worry


SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook delivered a Street-beating second quarter with revenue, profits and user growth all exceeding expectations.
The only hitch: Expenses grew even faster.
The Menlo Park, Calif.-based social network reported revenue jumped 39% to $4.04 billion in the second quarter, up from $2.91 billion a year ago.
But that gain was outpaced by total costs which rose 82% from the same quarter a year ago.
Net income fell 9.1% to $719 million, or 25 cents a share, compared with $791 million, or 30 cents a share, a year ago.
Excluding certain expenses, Facebook said it would have earned 50 cents a share. Analysts had expected adjusted earnings of 47 cents.
Facebook shares were volatile in extended trading on Wednesday, seesawing between gains and losses.
Shares, which have been trading near all-time highs, lost 2% following the earnings report. They briefly turned higher during Facebook's conference call when Facebook Chief Financial Officer David Wehner narrowed Facebook's guidance on expense growth rate for 2015 to 55%-60% from 55%-65%. Shares fell again when Wehner said to expect slowing revenue growth for the rest of the year.
Investors are increasingly scrutinizing the expenses of technology companies such as Facebook and Google, said S&P Capital IQ analyst Scott Kessler.
Facebook warned investors earlier this year that costs and expenses would rise dramatically as it invests in long-term projects such as virtual reality, as well as in recruiting top engineers and building new data centers.
"People are worried about runaway, undisciplined, expenses and ultimately, unsuccessful expenses," Kessler said. "But here the proof is in the pudding. Facebook put up the growth numbers and that is what ultimately people want to see."

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Hot topics that automotive magazines cover



Do you read automotive magazines? If yes, then perhaps you have the knowledge what information these magazines carry. Described below are some topics covered in these magazines:
  1. Car and motorcycle models
Magazines provide information on what motorcycle or car models are in and what are out. They also provide information on what models do autoenthusiasts keep track of and talk about most. Basically, the articles covered in these magazines include newest models, cheap and budget-friendly options, family cars, practical cars, cars for students and so on. Motor Repair reference Guides are also highly sellable items.
  1. Technology and innovation
Every auto enthusiast looks for new features greedily. It brings a lot of excitement into them if auto manufacturers release a new feature, a trendy accessory, an engine improvement or sleek gadgets. Hybrid cars, newest technology and their effect on driving new car, how to use them, where to find them and their price – are some of the topics which find more readers.

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Negative effects of modern day technology




Since the industrial revolution, society has become more and more dependent on technology. So much so that we sometimes lack the willingness to think before we act. We become impatient if it takes more than a few seconds to download a copy of the morning news paper. We expect immediate responses to our email, and we expect someone to answer their cell phone whenever and wherever we call. “Industrialization resulted in rapid and sustained economic growth and a massive increase in consumer goods. But at the same time, for many people it meant a thoroughly unpleasant work environment. ”1

People in today’s society are always looking for ways to improve their lifestyles and in some way help deal with their physical environment. Agriculture; Farming and cattle herding led to the growth of large, settled human populations and increasing competition for productive lands, touching off organized warfare. The need for transportation brought vehicles into the market. The need for employees brought mechanical robots into society. Battles over land brought on the need for sophisticated weapons. The agricultural system brought on a revolution.

The invention of the television has brought all forms of entertainment into our houses with video and audio combined. Before 1950, newspapers and radio were the only ways to bring media or entertainment into the house. Mass production and other job opportunities brought many people from the rural areas and farms into the city. Society is more reliant on technology than ever before. While technologies have their advantages there is a negative effect to all this technology as well. Technology can actually harm society rather then help it. Competition between companies or even cities can sometimes make our lives for even worse. When a city builds more roads to attract tourists, the result is more traffic, not less. Even things we take for granted such as the automobile have negative effect on us. Because the automobiles cause pollution and that can surely harm us slowly.

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What Is Orthognathic Surgery and Is It Right for Me?




Orthognathic surgery refers to surgery of the jaw. it's going to occur on the higher, the lower, or both. the explanation to own this surgery is also cosmetic, because of a growth, or to urge obviate sleep disorder (or a minimum of to regulate it). the sole one that will tell you if this surgery is true for you may be a plastic surgeon or your doctor - and this implies that you just can ought to schedule a consultation.

Think about all of the explanations that you just ar sad together with your look. does one have a big overbite? associate underbite? does one have a poorly outlined chin and jaw line? If you answered affirmative to any of those queries, it's going to be for you to think about orthognathic surgery.

Remember that it's not for everybody. There is also alternative ways in which to cure the affliction you're laid low with - and this can be wherever a consultation together with your doctor is so as. for instance, if you're laid low with sleep disorder, it's going to be to own jaw surgery or it's going to have one thing to try to to together with your nasal passages. If you're wanting to vary your look, it's going to be to own your jaw worked on or it's going to need facial fillers or one thing else.

Orthognathic surgery goes to vary from patient to patient. you'll be able to like better to have a least procedure that needs simply alittle little bit of work or it's going to be quite comprehensive with important changes to each your higher and mandibular bone, called double jaw surgery.

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