There's no question about it: Vacations are good for your health. Studies have shown that taking time off from work can improve cardiovascular health, mental health and sleep patterns. But while regular vacations of any kind might make you live longer, not all getaways are created equal. An all-inclusive calorie fest on the beach, for example, obviously isn't as good for you as backpacking across Europe. (The former may involve bad eating habits and sun exposure, while the latter will likely include more physical activity and mental stimulation.) We spoke to a variety of experts to help determine five of the top healthy vacation options, so you really reap the benefits of your time away. Yoga retreat Yoga can provide meaningful benefits for both body and mind, and resorts are increasingly catering to vacationers who want to practice their downward dog on vacation. "In general you're going to have increased flexibility, better strength, better stability and better sleep (which is true for all exercise), and meditation tends to reduce blood pressure and stress," says Dr. Natalie Nevins, medical director of the Amrit Davaa Wellness Center in Hollywood, Calif., and a certified yoga instructor. "All of those lead to that increased blood flow from exercise, and decreased cortisol levels that help with weight loss. Our heart needs to be healthy and our brain needs to be healthy, and yoga and meditation can help with both of those." Nevins warns that those new to yoga should ease their way into an exercise program and begin gently, as starting with a boot camp-style retreat may cause injury. For those who do their research and pick a yoga retreat suited to their ability level, yoga is "a great way to have a wonderful vacation and jump start a healthy lifestyle and exercise program." We recommend:   Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas   Laluna Hotel in Grenada   The BodyHoliday, LeSport, St. Lucia   Haramara Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico A new cultural experience All travel is good for the brain, according to Dr. Paul Nussbaum, president of the Brain Health Center. "When your brain is confronted or stimulated by something new or complex, the brain cells kind of rejoice with that," he says. "When we travel, we plop our brain down into an environment and it's a bit complicated for us, and the brain. We're promoting increased cellular connections, and this may lead to a decrease in dementia." The best vacations for brain health are the ones where you're not just relaxing, but immersing yourself in a new place and culture. "If we're just sitting on a beach, which I love to do, and we're watching the grandiosity of nature, and we're kind of chilling, that's really good for the brain. But if we can add to that some of these other things such as eating new and healthy foods, meeting new and interesting people, trying some new things such as exploring the town, that's going to be A-plus." So if you're deciding between sitting on the beach or exploring a labyrinthine European city, it might be a good idea to opt for the latter. A famous study showed that London taxi drivers have larger than average memory centers in their brains, as a result of their experience navigating London's maze-like streets. "It's additional evidence that maze learning and navigating the space around us, and therefore travel, is very good for the brain. When we go to work we tend to use the same route. It's very low process. If you go to a different part of the world you're going to be using a different part of your brain that's more health promoting," Nussbaum says. We recommend:   Hotel Catalonia Catedral in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter   Riad Noir d'Ivoire in Medina of Marrakech, Morocco   Any hotel in the maze-like historic core of a culturally vibrant city Hot springs getaway Hot springs waters have long been used for their healing properties, and many believe they can help treat arthritis, skin conditions, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal diseases, among other ailments. Though firm conclusions can't be drawn from available scientific research, studies have shown that hot springs may be truly helpful with rheumatological diseases in particular. Hot springs hospitals have even been established in Europe and Japan. "It's a medical benefit, it's a therapeutic benefit, it's relaxing, it's soothing and you feel so much better if you have a hot springs bath," says Dr. Patricia Erfurt-Cooper, co-author of "Health and Wellness Tourism: Spas and Hot Springs." "Even if it doesn't help you, it makes you feel better." At the very least, hot springs can help lower stress, and Erfurt-Cooper also notes that being in a natural environment "helps people spiritually as well sometimes. Hot springs have been used for religious purposes and cultural purposes, and they have a cleansing effect." It is worth noting that pregnant women, especially those in their first trimester, may want to limit their exposure, as some research indicates that hot springs may cause neural-tube defects in the fetus. We recommend:   Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Costa Rica   The hot springs hotels in Saturnia, Italy Cycling vacation Since cycling is a form of exercise, a cycling vacation is an easy, fun way to stay active on vacation. "There's nothing quite like traveling in a new destination on a bicycle because of the way that a bike ride can magnify the sights, sounds and smells of your surroundings," says Gregg Marston, president of VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, which offers 50 bicycling and walking tours in 26 countries. "You're able to go at your own pace and stop at any point to take a photo, explore a historical site in more detail, even look around a locally owned shop and strike up a conversation with its proprietor." And the health benefits are clear. "A biking or walking vacation lowers health risks, including many types of cancers, high blood pressure, depression levels and diabetes," he says. "Preventive Medicine found that people who cycled frequently benefitted from improved mental well-being." We recommend:   The cyclist-friendly Aparthotel Duva & Spa in Majorca, which has an indoor cycling room and bike repair shop, and is superbly located for access to the Tramuntana biking trails   The Velotel Brugge in Bruges, Belgium, with bike rentals and a great location for cycling around the countryside No one wants to diet on vacation   but if you travel to a destination where heart-healthy foods are an integral part of the culture, you might end up eating healthily merely by accident. Destinations in the Mediterranean, such as the Amalfi Coast and the Cyclades (which include Santorini and Mykonos), are ideally suited for kick-starting a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fish. According to the Mayo Clinic website, a Mediterranean diet has shown to reduce the risk of death from heart disease and cancer. We recommend:   Relais Blu Belvedere in Italy   Canaves Oia Hotel in Santorini, Greece     At Oyster.com our special investigators visit, photograph, review and rate each hotel. We uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Washington? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating housing in Washington if you've got a budget of $1,600/month. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 3539 A St. SE (Anacostia) Listed at $1,503/month, this 940-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 3539 A St. SE. The apartment comes with air conditioning, central heating and internet included. The building has outdoor space, assigned parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. Pets are not welcome. Walk Score indicates that this location is somewhat walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 4000 Massachusetts Ave. NW (Glover Park) Here's a 475-square-foot studio apartment at 4000 Massachusetts Ave. NW that's going for $1,515/month. In the residence, you can expect a balcony, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. The building boasts on-site laundry. Pets are not allowed. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the full listing here .) 4212 E. Capitol St. NE (Deanwood) Next, check out this 1,075-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 4212 E. Capitol St. NE. It's listed for $1,524/month. The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 3200 16th St. NW (Mount Pleasant) Located at 3200 16th St. NW, here's a 525-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,525/month. The residence offers air conditioning, a balcony, a ceiling fan, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 738 Longfellow St. NW (Fort Totten-Upper Northeast) Listed at $1,525/month, this 437-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 738 Longfellow St. NW. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, additional storage space and an intercom. The apartment also comes with air conditioning and hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Washington . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Mario Mandzukic has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, according to Football Italia . The 33-year-old scored nine times with seven assists in 25 Serie A matches last season, his fourth with The Old Lady. [ MORE: Barca adds Liverpool target ] He has a contract with Juve through the end of the 2020-21 season, and Football Italia says the deal is not related to any swaps involving Paulo Dybala or Romelu Lukaku . Mandzukic has scored double-digit goals with Juve, Atletico Madrid, Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, and Dinamo Zagreb, winning trophies in four countries and helping Croatia to a runner-up finish at the 2018 World Cup. It would be an odd move as Juventus has sanctioned the sale of young Moise Kean to Everton, and the Premier League club announced his arrival on Sunday. The Kean deal is a massive coup for the Toffees, even at nearly $30 million and a five-year deal . Kean has been one of the hottest prospects in football for some time, and Juve says the fee is $25 million rising to $27.5. The 19-year-old is thrice-capped with two goals for Italy, and scored six times while adding an assist in 13 matches for Juventus next season. The Serie A champions were reported to be offloading the teen because they were unable to get value for Mandzukic or Gonzalo Higuain. Juve clearly have a forward move in the pipeline, whether Lukaku or someone else. Follow @NicholasMendola Related slideshow: Soccer stars to watch in 2019 (provided by Espresso)


TORONTO   It's a long way from coaching in England's unremarkable pro basketball league to Game 1 of the NBA Finals . And it's a great distance from coaching small college ball and sleeping on dorm-room floors while coaching at summer camps to trying to dethrone the Golden State Warriors . The metaphorical miles can't be measured, even from G League head coach to NBA head coach. But here Nick Nurse is, leading the Toronto Raptors against the Warriors with an NBA championship on the line. "In the mid-'90s, I had just become the head coach at Barton County Community College, and I offered Nick the assistant's job," East Tennessee State coach Steve Forbes said. "He said, 'I want to pursue this professional dream. I want to be an NBA coach someday.' And that's what he did. He was focused on that being his career path. It was probably a road less traveled but it was a road that worked for him." CLICK & ROLL: Sign up for our NBA newsletter for exclusive content, must-see moments DRAKE WHO? Meet 67-year-old Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia RANKINGS: Raptors, Warriors players from best to worst EXPERT PICKS: Predictions for NBA Finals, series MVP Nurse, 51, has guided the Raptors to the franchise's first appearance in the Finals in his first season as an NBA head coach. He spent the previous five seasons with the Raptors as an assistant coach for Dwane Casey. When Casey was dismissed, Toronto president Masai Ujiri turned to Nurse. "Being a first-year head coach there's going to be an adjustment period, and I think he's done remarkably well, even using some of his past experiences," Ujiri said. "He talks about the G League, he talks about Europe." The four coaches in the Finals the past five seasons reached the Finals in their first season: Steve Kerr with Golden State, David Blatt and Tyronn Lue with Cleveland and Nurse with Toronto. Nurse grew up in Iowa, played at Northern Iowa and after college, he began his coaching career, first as a player-coach for the Derby Storm in England and then as head coach for NAIA Grand View University (Des Moines, Iowa). There is no such thing as a normal path to a head-coaching job in the NBA, but Nurse took a path he felt could get him where he wanted even if it meant coaching in low-level, far-flung locales: Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton, England; Ostend, Belgium; Vermillion, South Dakota. "My goal early in becoming a head coach so young was to find out if I could do it," Nurse said. "I just wanted to see if I could be a good head coach and then start learning from head coaching. "So, all those stops   I don't know how many years it was, 18, 20 years   of being a head coach, and in some pretty remote places, was still a valuable learning experience for me from just running and managing the team and being up in front of a team and preparing scouting reports and trying to figure out chemistry and lineups and schemes." Ujiri, who played pro basketball in England in the mid-'90s, remembers Nurse being the talk of the league because he was such a young head coach. "We're a hardworking team, and Nick has that persona and that ethic that really translates to everybody and the whole organization," Ujiri said. Though Nurse had talent to work with, especially when the Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard, he still had to navigate difficult situations this season, specifically management of Leonard's playing time (he played in just 60 games). "Nick has just been one to never complain," Ujiri said. "It's always 'How does he adjust? How does he use what he has with the players?' And to me that's one thing that has really stood out with him, and he's done a remarkable job." Story continues below gallery The Raptors have been impressed with Nurse's ability to find solutions. Early this season, he began splitting the minutes for big men Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas so they weren't on the court together. In the conference finals against Milwaukee at the end of Game 2, Nurse realized Norman Powell needed more minutes in the series and Leonard needed to spend more time guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Down 2-0 in the series, those changes helped propel Toronto to a 4-2 victory. "He provides a lot of confidence and encouragement and poise," Raptors guard Danny Green said. "For a first-year guy, he's been great. He has to manage so many egos we have on this team. He keeps us motivated. He gives everyone a shot and a chance to rise and shine." Green and Fred VanVleet were on the receiving end of that confidence and encouragement in the conference finals. Green was struggling with his shot and was 0-for-8 in Game 3. Early in the first overtime, Nurse ran a play for Green, who made a three, giving Toronto a 99-96 lead. "We put him back in and I said to him, 'You've got to hit one for us here, man,' " Nurse said. "And he goes, 'I will.' And I said, 'OK.' So we drew it up for him, and he knocked it down." VanVleet was 3-for-25 on 3-pointers in the 10 previous playoff games before Game 4 against Milwaukee. In the next three games, VanVleet made 14 of 17 threes . "It means the world," VanVleet said of Nurse's faith in him. "You always want your coach's confidence. He stuck with me when it wasn't so pretty. He understood I was doing the other things that he demands of me. Man, that guy kept going to me. His overall presence can soothe things. This game can be really stressful, and he eases it for everyone." Forbes said it's Nurse's ability to relate to all people that makes him a successful coach. "He's innovative with personnel more than the X's and O's   who to play with whom," Forbes said. "That comes down to having great relationships with your players. Just as important as X's and O's is getting your guys to believe. Everybody has talent. His personality is such that people gravitate toward him. I'm not surprised that he's doing what he's doing." And he does it with a little flair. He wears a Nick Nurse branded 'NN' Nike hat to press conferences and arrived in Milwaukee with a guitar strapped to his back. He says he can play a few three-chord songs. And he does it with a singular purpose. "I certainly enjoy coaching this team, and it's a really good team and a really good group of guys, and they're fighting like heck, and that's really all you can ask for, right?" Nurse said. "But I don't really care if I'm enjoying it or not. I'm here to try and win a basketball game and put everything I have into that and focus myself on that. Sometimes, I don't enjoy the wins, and I don't enjoy the losses, but I'm here just to get the result and get moving." Follow USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt on Twitter @JeffZillgitt This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'People gravitate toward him': How first-year coach Nick Nurse has Raptors in NBA Finals Related slideshow: Best of 2019 NBA playoffs (Provided by imagn)


I dare you to name something better than waking up on a Saturday morning to a tap on the door and someone announcing "room service" while you're tucked into fluffy white linens and your head is resting on a cloud-like pillow. Can't think of anything? Me either. I love hotels. In fact, I wish I could pull a Tinsley Mortimer from "Real Housewives of New York," and just live in one full time. While that may not be an option for me   right now   I have found a way to fully immerse myself in hotel culture when I travel, and it's more than just binging on room service every morning. Think back to your college days, or early 20s, and the experience of a bar crawl. Now transform that into a long weekend, but instead of shooting Jager at bar after bar, you take a long weekend and check into three different hotels in three completely different neighborhoods. Friends thought I was crazy when I did this in February on a weekend visit to San Francisco . "Who wants to have to pack up their stuff three different times?" they repeatedly told me. "Who wants to deal with learning the layout of three different neighborhoods?" Well, I wanted to. So I did. Here's what I learned on San Francisco hotel crawl, and what you need to know to try it yourself. Pick neighborhoods you really want to immerse yourself in. Going to San Francisco was overwhelming for me, because there are plenty of distinct neighborhoods to experience. After some exhaustive research I narrowed it down to two areas I really wanted to explore, plus one simply based on the fact that I wanted to visit a certain hotel   Virgin Hotels San Francisco . Part of going on a hotel crawl is also experiencing the hotels themselves. And pick hotels that have a solid hotel bar or restaurant. Personally, if a hotel doesn't have a serious place to eat or drink, I'm not interested. A bar or restaurant is a great place to dive into an area because you can have drink or eat a nice meal, and use that time to set up your journey. Over dinner at The Proper Hotel's Villon (the short rib is insane), my boyfriend and I were able to have an upscale dining experience before hitting some dive bars in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. And at Virgin's Commons Club , we chatted with local bartenders about their favorite nearby hotspots while sipping on craft cocktails. Plan your daytime hours ahead of time. Since you only have a limited amount of hours in each neighborhood, have a rough idea of what you want to do and experience. After taking three years of Japanese in College, I knew I wanted to experience Japantown   so we checked into the Hotel Kabuki , one of the city's coolest boutique properties and simply wandered the streets our first night. We also knew we could carve out a little time to wonder to the nearby "painted ladies," a slight cheat, but part of our plan. Just don't not have a plan because ... You have to consider your luggage. Each morning we moved our luggage to the next hotel and considered that area our base for the day. Since we arrived on a Friday, we hit Japantown at the night and then moved to the ultra-chic San Francisco Proper Hotel the next morning. You can easily leave your luggage at the hotel you checked out of, but no matter what you have to be mindful of your bags and where they fit into your plan. Take time to sleep in and order room service. Look, you're on a hotel crawl, so it's okay to sleep in and just veg out at the hotel. If you don't want to do anything one day, pick that most comfortable looking hotel and ask for a late checkout, and relax. Did I mention that champagne for breakfast is always a good idea? A hotel crawl is a good way to find deals. If you're on a budget , staying at different hotels each night could save you some cash. One hotel may have a great rate on Sunday night, but be through the roof on Saturday. If you're smart, you'll do some research and figure out which hotel is the cheapest when, and then plan your trip in that order. Pack light, and unpack smart. On our first night we were too excited for our trip and didn't consider that we'd have to pack everything up the next morning. Getting ready for our night out we got messy trying to decide what to wear and getting ready. But this isn't that type of trip. As you get ready or take things out of your bag, be mindful of the mess you make. My advice, pack less   a lot less   than you normally would, and try to put everything back where it belong as soon as you're done with it. You'll thank me later.


A trip to the beach turned deadly after a 77-year-old Ellenton woman contracted flesh-eating bacteria. Lynn Fleming died last week after she and her family took a trip to Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. Fleming's son, Wade Fleming, said his mom tripped and scraped her leg while walking on the beach. The family said a lifeguard bandaged the scrape, and the next day Fleming got a tetanus shot. "Absolutely we thought nothing of it," Wade Fleming said. "We sat there and shared some drinks on the beach, went in the water a couple more times." Days later, Fleming was found unconscious in her home and was taken to the hospital. Fleming died at the hospital following complications during surgery. Her family said she contracted a flesh-eating bacteria on the beach. Doctors diagnosed her with necrotizing fasciitis. This rare but deadly bacterial infection kills the body's soft tissue. Fleming is believed to be the second case of the bacterial infection at a Florida beach in the past month. A 12-year-old girl contracted similar bacteria and survived while on a beach in June in the state's Panhandle. According to the CDC, up to 1,200 cases of necrotizing fasciitis occur in the U.S. each year. "We want to make sure that we get the word out so this doesn't happen to anybody else because it seems like there could've been a chance where we got ahead of this," Wade Fleming said. If you have an open wound and you've been in the water, doctors say to look for warning signs like fever, severe pain and rapid swelling near the wound. What other people are reading right now: Plane heading to St. Pete crashes in Texas, killing 10 Trooper gets emotional signing off for the last time FDA identifies dog foods possibly linked to fatal canine heart disease Report: NASA to explore asteroid so valuable it could make everybody on Earth billionaires Teammates, coaches and parents gather to remember teen killed on bicycle ►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10News app now . Have a news tip? Email desk@wtsp.com , or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed .


A Senate panel gave its approval Wednesday to President Trump's $4.6 billion request for funding to tackle the escalating humanitarian crisis at the southern border -- but only after funding for a wall was pulled to get Democratic approval. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the bill in a 30-1 vote, sending it to the Senate floor for a vote next week. The bill contains $2.9 billion to care for unaccompanied minors crossing the border and an additional $1.3 billion to care for adult asylum seekers and migrants. The Washington Examiner reports that it also included $1.1 billion for Customs and Border Protection to "improve conditions at border entry points" and for "transportation, medical care and items like clothing, baby formula and other essential items." It also includes $65 million for new immigration judges and to educate migrants on the legal process. But agreement on the Committee only came after Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., agreed to drop requests for more detention beds and to a provision that blocks money from being diverted to a wall on the border. "Let's stay with the humanitarian aid," Shelby said, describing his pitch to fellow lawmakers. "Let's keep the poison pills out." The agreement is in response to the Trump administration's urgent request for more funding amid increasing numbers of migrants flooding across the border, many of them coming as family units and therefore complicating both housing and removals. Trump announced this month that he had secured a deal with Mexico that would see the U.S. expand its policy of returning asylum applicants to Mexico while claims are processed, instead of applicants being released into the U.S. The Democratic-controlled House has not yet released the text of its bill, but Republican sources told Fox News that a number of "radical" riders were being attached by Democrats that would nullify immigration law and protect illegal immigrants who sponsor child migrants. Democrats on the committee acknowledged to Fox News that there are "active discussions about a supplemental appropriations bill to address the humanitarian crisis President Trump has helped create at the border" but brushed off GOP claims that such proposals would assist child smuggling as "absurd." The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Add game show production as another avenue where Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will try his hand. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced on Twitter Monday that he will be the executive producer and host of "Ultimate Tag," a game show that will be coming to FOX television in early 2020. Very excited to finally be able to announce a project that I have executive produced and also hosted, along with my brothers @DerekWatt34 & @_TJWatt . "Ultimate Tag" takes a childhood game to extreme levels, with insane obstacles & incredible athletes. Coming in early 2020. pic.twitter.com/4LmkJY5Xqe - JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 13, 2019 The project could be considered a family effort as brothers Derek Watt, fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers, and T.J. Watt, outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, are also hosts on the program. Watt says his new show, "takes a childhood game to extreme levels, with insane obstacles & incredible athletes." There is no word yet on any NFL players or Texans teammates will be among the contestants. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Roundup: Bill Nye's Comments; Seinfeld Finales Ranked; The Office's Streaming Future Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry


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LOS ANGELES (AP)   Marijuana shoppers are going to be getting a message from California regulators: Go legal. Aiming to slow illegal pot sales that are undercutting the nation's largest licensed market, California is kicking off a public information campaign   Get #weedwise   that encourages consumers to verify that their purchases are tested and legal. Ads will be hitting social media sites and billboards promoting a state website where shoppers can quickly check if a shop is licensed   CApotcheck.com. The advertising campaign makes a simple argument: You don't know what you're getting if you buy illegal products. One ad warns, "What's in your weed shouldn't be a mystery. Shop licensed cannabis retailers only." The new push in the fight against illegal cannabis sales will be formally announced Friday at a Los Angeles forum featuring industry leaders, regulators and elected officials. The campaign "will directly impact consumer safety by clarifying that only cannabis purchased from licensed retailers has met the state's safety standards," Bureau of Cannabis Control Chief Lori Ajax said in a statement. The ads are also intended to telegraph a warning to illicit shops and underground growers: Get licensed to operate in the legal market, or shut down. California kicked off broad legal sales Jan. 1, 2018. But the illegal market has continued to thrive, in part because consumers can avoid steep tax rates by buying in unlicensed dispensaries. But there's a trade-off for saving a buck. Illegal products have not met strict state testing standards and could be tainted by mold, pesticides, heavy metals   even human waste. "Do you know what's hiding in your counterfeit edibles?" one ad asks. "Shop licensed cannabis retailers only." Agency spokesman Alex Traverso said the ads are part of a three-pronged campaign to eventually corral illegal sales   the others are enforcement, including shutting down illegal shops and farms, and quickly licensing businesses that want to enter the legal economy. The state is spending an initial $1.7 million on the campaign and hopes to "get it in front of as many eyeballs as possible," Traverso said. The state has been under pressure by the legal industry to do more to stop illegal sales. By some estimates, Los Angeles has hundreds of illegal shops and cultivation sites. No one is predicting the campaign will bring illicit sales to a halt, but it's being seen as another step to aid legal businesses as the state transitions from what was once a largely illegal economy into a multibillion-dollar, regulated marketplace. ___ Blood is a member of AP's marijuana beat team. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MichaelRBloodAP . Follow AP's complete marijuana coverage: https://apnews.com/Marijuana .


During his media tour on Fox Sports 1 on Tuesday, LaVar Ball took a break from his victory lap of Luke Walton no longer being Laker coach or talking about the state of the Lakers to drop some info on the future of his middle son LiAngelo Ball. During his appearance on The Undisputed , LaVar revealed that LiAngelo will undergo surgery on his ankle and will not play in the Summer League this July. "Gelo had to have surgery on his ankle. He finally had the surgery. His ankle, no ligaments, he'd been playing on a hurt ankle for seven years. So, he had the proper procedures and everything going to be looking forward. He's going to be rehabbing from maybe October until when Summer League starts next year. I had to tell him, because he was supposed to come out this year, but it was better to have the surgery so you don't go into camp 80, 70 percent. Let's go in 100. The only thing is he just doesn't like the waiting. But I tell him 'You're only 20 years old man. You're only going to be 21 next year. Don't worry about .'" It's certainly an interesting decision for LiAngelo to have the surgery now. It raises questions as to why he didn't have the surgery during the season so that he could be ready for Summer League this season. As a result of having the surgery now, barring him being added to a roster either in the G-League or elsewhere for the 2019-20 season, he's likely going to instead sit out another year. Setting aside the sideshow that was the Junior Basketball Association, Ball's last truly competitive basketball game came on Nov. 1, 2017 in an exhibition game for UCLA . On the current timeline proposed by LaVar, LiAngelo will go two-and-a-half years without playing a competitive game. As a borderline professional player in an absolute best case scenario, Ball likely will see his NBA chances go down the drain. MORE: WATCH: Did Nike just reveal Kevin Durant's free agency destination? Did Nike accidentally reveal that Kevin Durant is staying with the Warriors? Return of NASCAR: Packers planning ways to get 4 OLBs on the field together Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball PFF projects Raiders DE Maxx Crosby to beat out Arden Key for starting role


Speaking at length with ESPN 's Jackie MacMullan, Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier would candidly discuss the state of the Celtics' locker room, his mentality after having his role reduced from the 2018 NBA Playoffs to the 2018-19 regular season and the mindset of Celtics superstar and team leader Kyrie Irving. To Rozier, a primary source of Irving's apparent frustration in the regular season went beyond the team's underwhelming on-court production, with the six-time All-Star needing to delete a bevy of apps on his phone in order to tear his eyes away from what people were saying about him. Public perception, it would seem, matters (or mattered) to Irving more than he lets on. "Kyrie was the first person who told me, 'No matter what [players] say, everyone looks,'" Rozier says. "'And when you look, you are going to see positive things and negative things from people who have never met you.' That's why Kyrie deleted all that stuff off his phone - it was bothering him." Irving, who also spoke to MacMullan, would confirm much of what Rozier had to say about him despite not being asked about his teammates comments directly. Citing his passion for and investment in the game of basketball for his proclivity to constantly "pay attention" to everyone's opinions, Irving now says "I'm not going to let anyone else dictate my happiness." "I felt by being so invested in basketball, it did me a disservice because it made me pay attention to the wrong things," Irving said. "Like people's opinions, and things going with other people on that don't have anything to do with me. "Everyone falls prey to it. The rankings, the top players, the trade rumors, all the fake basketball analysts, and coaches that know everything. I'm not going to let anyone else dictate my happiness." As perspicacious as they come, Irving would also tell ESPN that "In order to find happiness, you have to find the balance in all this." "I don't need to show anybody what I'm doing as a leader or as a person or as a basketball player. I'm going to miss shots in some games, I'm going to make some shots in games. It's the ups and downs of a season. I'm not investing in, 'Oh, this is his team, he needs to do more, he needs to step up.' It's just stupid." In the digital age, one where information is transmitted instantaneously, has the potential to go viral and is often disseminated on social media, that players are always on their phone and reading about what people have to say about them is understandable. As is the desire to know what the public thinks about you. However, as Celtics president and general manager Danny Ainge would note, if it's a major cause of a player's unhappiness, "it's not worth it." Irving has had as trying a season as any in his career from the standpoint of the expectations placed upon him and media relations. He's taken his lumps in the media and in the locker room as well, with his abrasive attitude rubbing one too many of his brothers in arms the wrong way and making it difficult for the media to paint him in a positive light. Especially with the Celtics struggling to show themselves to be the potential championship-contender they were perceived to be prior to the season. Furthermore, as he approaches free agency in an offseason that will see plenty of star talent and potential teammates on the market, there's undying speculation about Irving's future in Boston. No matter what players believe should matter, for fans, the playing future of certain players and the news surrounding their potential offseason moves matters quite a lot. The media has become drama-filled as sensationalism sells, as Irving has constantly noted throughout the season. Nonetheless, being media-savvy (in terms of presenting himself to the media but also understanding the business), thick-skinned, focused on his job and happy with himself and the luxurious lifestyle he's been afforded are key for Irving, or any NBA player, in being able to achieve a state of peace. As Rozier notes, unplugging themselves from the madness will bring a measure of tranquility too. MORE: 2019 Kentucky Derby post positions and odds Contract details for Packers' first-round picks Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage Colts LB Ben Banogu wants to be all over the defense Raiders RB Chris Warren up to 260 pounds, Gruden 'anxious' to check his progress Giants rookie minicamp: Studs and duds from Day 1


ASHEVILLE   A leader in the local brewery scene will be the next trustee at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Leah Wong Ashburn, president and CEO of Highland Brewing , will replace Eblen Charities co-founder Bill Murdock on the college's board. She was appointed by Buncombe County Judge Alan Thornburg, who was next in line to appoint an A-B Tech trustee after the local school districts failed to agree on an appointment. A-B Tech confirmed Ashburn's appointment May 17. Because school district boards charged with filling Murdock's seat were unable to agree on the proposed candidate , former A-B Tech President K. Ray Bailey, state law gave Thornburg   the county's senior resident Superior Court judge   until May 20 to make an appointment. Ashburn is the daughter of Highland founder Oscar Wong. She took over the company in 2015 after serving as its vice president of marketing. She has a bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill, according to her LinkedIn profile. Ashburn was not immediately available for comment. She joins the board as the fourth woman trustee out of about 15 members. "I am pleased that Mrs. Ashburn accepted the appointment to our board and look forward to working with her on behalf of A-B Tech," college President Dennis King said. Why Bailey wasn't appointed Buncombe County Schools had proposed appointing Bailey as an A-B Tech trustee during the board's May 2 meeting. But it was rejected in a split vote by Asheville City Schools board members, who needed to concur with the choice in order for Bailey to move forward. ACS board Chair Shaunda Sandford said she wants more diversity on community boards, including increased representation of women. The next college trustee comes at a crucial time: Board members will be tasked with finding a replacement for President Dennis King, who announced he'll retire at the beginning of next year. Murdock's criminal history Murdock stepped down from the board in late March after his 1988 sexual offense resurfaced. He has acknowledged pleading guilty to taking indecent liberties against a child but says he took an offer from the district attorney's office because he was unable to afford a costly legal defense. He denies any sexual contact with Shelley Love Baldwin, the now 47-year-old who says she was groomed and abused by Murdock while he was a math teacher and she was freshman at Erwin High School. MORE: ► 'He can't give me my innocence back': Murdock's accuser Shelley Baldwin tells her story ► Shelley Baldwin says schools, legal system failed her in Bill Murdock case BCS board Chair Ann Franklin said they were unaware of Murdock's criminal background when they appointed him as an A-B Tech trustee in August 2016. The district has since removed Murdock's name from a Community High School facility that was dedicated in his honor, and has implemented criminal background checks for board appointments. Bailey's proposed appointment Bailey was one of four people who applied to BCS for Murdock's seat. A former county commissioner and A-B Tech's president for 16 years, Bailey had said he believes any controversy surrounding Murdock is irrelevant to his proposed board appointment. Bailey served on the Eblen board, which initially defended Murdock and acknowledged that it was aware of his criminal history. He also was in a 2017 meeting with King and A-B Tech Foundation board Chair Shelia Elingburg in which Murdock's past was discussed. King said he never was told specific details about Murdock's criminal history at that meeting. Elingburg disputes the claim. Bailey left the Eblen board about six years ago. He continues to serve on the A-B Tech Foundation board. Who else is on A-B Tech board? State statute requires several agencies to appoint the college's board members, including boards of commissioners, school districts and the governor's office. A-B Tech doesn't appoint any of the trustees itself. See: In tense meeting, A-B Tech confronts its handling of Bill Murdock BCS and ACS have agreed to two appointments each and have typically approved each other's selections without reviewing other possible applicants, Chris Campbell previously said. Campbell serves as board attorney for both districts as well as A-B Tech. Other trustees at A-B Tech include Chair Mary Ann Rice, senior vice president at State Employees' Credit Union; Vice Chair Dr. John Parham, a physician at Charles George VA Hospital; former chair and restaurant group owner Joe Brumit; retired Judge Bruce Briggs; Gene Bell, CEO of the Asheville Housing Authority; and others. Help the Asheville Citizen Times continue to provide in-depth reporting like this. Find our latest subscription options and special offers here. This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Highland Brewing CEO appointed to A-B Tech board, replaces Murdock


BRANFORD, CT - If you are like a lot of people in Branford you're probably wondered whatever happened to the plan for an Archie Moore's franchise to open up at the old Su Casa restaurant site at 400 East Main Street. It has been nine months since Su Casa ended its close to half-century run and fans of that restaurant while sad when its closing were announced were happy when they were told that Archie Moore's and its popular chicken wings, burgers and other American fare served in Milford, Fairfield, Derby, Wallingford, New Haven would be opening at the Su Casa location in Branford. It seemed like a natural fit to bring the popular restaurant to a shoreline location. But, again nine months after Su Casa closed, there hasn't been a single bit of work done at the Su Casa site to indicate Archie Moore's or any other restaurant for that matter, is close to taking its place. Patch has spent the past several weeks trying to talk to owners of Archie Moore's and Branford officicials about what is - or rather what isn't - going on at the site. And, nobody will call or email us back. Patch did find out some information, however, by turning to social media and found several social media posts that the deal "fell through." Part of the issue, again according to social media, is that when the Archie Moore's representatives toured through the restaurant site they found problems "including asbestos issues" inside the restaurant. Another post referred to "finding problems in the kitchen." We will continue to keep an eye on the Su Casa site to see if any work goes on - and - continue to try and get official comment from Archie Moore's as to what happened to its Branford plans.


Long Beach is set to turn warm over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach a high of 79 degrees on Sunday. The immediate forecast also has cloudy skies in store for today. The clouds will part just a bit on Friday, remaining mostly cloudy through Sunday. Winds will remain light throughout the week, with the highest speeds on Sunday at just 10 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A pro-Beijing lawmaker who has become a figure of hate among pro-democracy circles in Hong Kong has issued a direct threat to his opponents after vandals attacked his office and the graves of his parents. "Today, I want to tell you very clearly," Junius Ho said, in Cantonese in a video posted on Facebook late Tuesday. "The paths before you? One is a path of being alive, one is a path of not being alive. You must choose which path to take. Decide soon." A longtime critic of the pro-democracy movement, Ho has come under pressure after a video emerged of him appearing to congratulate men who allegedly attacked protesters in the far north of Hong Kong on Sunday . At least 45 people were injured in that attack, which saw men in white shirts, armed with metal poles and bamboo sticks, descend upon protesters and passersby at Yuen Long subway station. Videos showed people being beaten on the floor and left bloodied and dazed. Five men were arrested Tuesday in connection with the attacks, bringing total arrests to 11. Police said that some of those arrested have connections with organized crime groups, or triads. At a press conference Monday , Ho said suspects were merely "defending their homes" and that it was normal for him to be in the village, as he lives there and is known to the local community. Following his comments, his office and the graves of his parents were defaced by unidentified vandals. "Official-triad collusion" was written on a wall in spray paint next to his parents' resting place in Leung Tin village, south of Yuen Long. CNN has reached out to Ho multiple times to request an interview since Sunday, with no response. He did not respond to an additional request for comment Wednesday regarding his Facebook video. Angry confrontation Ho's menacing Facebook video was widely seen as being directed at fellow lawmaker Eddie Chu, with whom he had an angry confrontation earlier in the day on public broadcaster RTHK. "You are a lawmaker who brings violence into the Legislative Council," Ho shouted at Chu, banging the table between them. "Now you are magnifying violence, bringing violence back to the community. You are such scum!" Earlier in the show, he grabbed Chu's shoulder and demanded he denounce violence and call off future protests. In his Facebook video, Ho said that his rage, "compared to when I left RTHK, is 10,000 times stronger, but I don't need to slam the table." He then warned an unspecified person -- or persons -- against taking the path "of not being alive." Following his election in 2016, Chu said he had faced numerous "credible death threats," forcing him and his family to temporarily leave their homes. Six men were eventually arrested in connection with the threats against Chu, who has long campaigned against corruption and abuse of power in Yuen Long and surrounding rural areas. Ho was not implicated in those threats. Chu told CNN Wednesday he was seeking legal advice regarding Ho's comments on Facebook. He said he and other pro-democracy lawmakers plan to initiate a motion to oust Ho from the Legislative Council when it resumes sitting in October, "but it is expected that the pro-Beijing camp will vote against it." "I think the police should investigate Junius Ho's role in the July 21st attack since there are allegations that he is one of the core coordinators," Chu added. Ho has not directly responded to these allegations. The Law Society, of which Ho was once president, has faced demands to take disciplinary action against him. Hundreds of teachers and students at his former alma mater, Queen's College, have signed a petition demanding he be impeached for "siding with mobs," and there have also been calls for his horse, "Hong Kong Bet," to be banned from racing by the Jockey Club. This is not the first time Ho has come under fire. During his 2016 election campaign, Ho faced scrutiny after another pro-Beijing candidate dropped out of the race, citing alleged pressure against his family. He was also criticized over comments in the legislature in 2017, when he said supporters of Hong Kong independence should be "killed mercilessly." He later apologized for his choice of words. Criticism of police Sunday's attacks in Yuen Long shocked many Hong Kongers, not just because of their violent nature but because police seemed reluctant to arrest suspects on the scene. Videos posted online showed officers talking to and walking past men who were wearing white and carrying weapons. Police Commissioner Stephen Lo on Monday denied accusations that law enforcement officials were working with gangs hired to attack protesters and blamed the delay in their response on stretched resources. He said many officers had been deployed to an earlier mass rally on Hong Kong Island, about an hour away from Yuen Long. "We will investigate whether we were inefficient but we are not related to triads. I ask you to trust the police force. Last night, we were all focusing on Hong Kong island. We needed to regroup for Yuen Long," he said. On Tuesday , pro-government lawmaker Michael Tien accused the police of "complete mismanagement," and said "somebody at the top tier of the police force should be accountable for this." Mass protests that have clogged Hong Kong's main streets every weekend for almost two months show no sign of slowing. Originally intended to oppose a now-shelved extradition bill, protests have evolved to encompass issues such as greater democracy and police accountability. A march is planned for Yuen Long this weekend under the title "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."


You wouldn't know it's training camp with how hard the Chicago Bears defense is coming after the offense. The defense is winning the daily battle in training camp, which frustrates the offense at times. Something that's sure to carry over into the regular season with opposing teams. While the defense has been dominating, there's also a swagger about them, and it's evident in how they take the field and how they get after the football. "Oh man, it's fun," Mack told reporters after Tuesday's practice. "You have the DBs [defensive backs], the linebackers, the D-line - everything is effort. You can give what you can give, and they go out and do their job. But everybody is making plays." There was some concern following Vic Fangio's departure, but it's safe to say after the defense's performance in training camp that the worry has eased, as the unit is jelling in Chuck Pagano's scheme. In fact, this unit feels poised for dominance in 2019. "You've got to have that cohesiveness," Mack said. "It's an energy that you feel when you're out there, you can't help but bounce around and feel light, because everybody is flying around to the ball and wants to make a play." One of the beneficiaries of the defense's dominance has been the offense, who has gone up against the defense every practice. While it can be frustrating at times, it's ultimately something that's going to make them better heading into the regular season. Earlier, Bears QB Mitch Trubisky admitted frustration in having to face the hungry defense, which prompted a smile from the All-Pro edge rusher. "I didn't know he said that," Mack said. "It's funny, but … that's what you want. You want the quarterback to be frustrated. That's nice to hear. But he's doing his thing and he's getting better as well. You can see the growth through him and us and he's helping us as well." Ultimately, that's the goal. While the Bears defense has challenged the offense, the defense can also learn from the offense, who have also challenged the defense at times. MORE: 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2019 cast guide: Meet all 37 contestants Packers' decision to cut OT Jason Spriggs places spotlight on second-year UDFA Alex Light Eagles' release unofficial depth chart for preseason opener vs. Titans D'Onta Foreman looking forward to second chance with Colts Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo enjoying evolution of his new defense


One of the bigger wild cards on the Browns defense is what happens with Genard Avery. The second-year defender offers some versatility, but finding a more defined role for Avery could be a challenge. Based on the first week of OTAs, it appears the new coaching staff values Avery's versatility. He took reps at both outside linebacker and defensive end throughout the three sessions. In college at Memphis, Avery was a stand-up pass rusher almost exclusively. The Browns transitioned him to a more off-ball LB role in his rookie campaign, with mixed results. He bagged 4.5 sacks among his 40 total tackles but struggled to play both the run and pass in space. At 6-0 and 250 pounds, Avery is too small to be a full-time DE. It will be interesting to see if he continues to get work at DE when the Browns go small/fast up front, with either Myles Garrett or Olivier Vernon kicking inside. His pass rushing ability is something the Browns can definitely use. MORE: Roundup: RIP Grumpy Cat; Ruby Rose as Batwoman; Mets to Have Seinfeld Night Jimmy Butler's vague Instagram post had Sixers fans freaking out Why rookie Devin Bush is the cure for what ails the Steelers defense Five potential Jimmy Butler landing spots in free agency Report: Browns rookie RB LJ Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days


Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's peers ranked him No. 25 on NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2019 list for his performance in the 2018 season, 14 spots below his placement last year. This marks Wilson's seventh career appearance; he was No. 11 in 2018, No. 24 in 2017, No. 17 in 2016, No. 22 in 2015, No. 20 in 2014 and No. 51 in 2013. Wilson is the second Seahawk to land on this year's list - wide receiver Tyler Lockett came in at No. 98 . During a season when the Seahawks were widely counted out of the playoff race by NFL analysts , Wilson helped them defy the odds with a career year. He threw 35 touchdown passes to only seven interceptions and posted a 110.9 passer rating. He finished with 3,448 passing yards and a 65.6 percent completion rate. The #NFLTop100 means @DangeRussWilson is probably on it At No. 25, the QB has made the countdown every year he's been in the league! pic.twitter.com/vajD58AKGT - NFL Network (@nflnetwork) July 30, 2019 Seattle finished with a 10-6 record and an NFC playoff berth. This offseason, Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the team that made him the highest-paid player in the NFL on a per-year basis. The five-time Pro Bowl pick looks to improve upon his 2018 season with several key offensive pieces around him. MORE: Jayson Tatum and others defend LeBron James for celebrating at Bronny's AAU game Will McClay: Taco Charlton not assured roster spot in 2019 Josh Jones puts offseason in the past, committed to helping Packers Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw leave 49ers practice early with injuries The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Ezekiel Elliott


The vast majority of American adults don't eat enough fruits or veggies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Only 12 percent eat enough fruit (between one and a half and two cups per day) and less than 10 percent eat enough vegetables (between two and three cups per day). Health experts want to fix that and are pushing produce-packed diets , which are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. But the effort to consume as many nutrients as possible has reignited a long-standing debate : Which is the healthier way to eat fruits and vegetables, cooked or raw? The answer is not so "black and white," food scientist Guy Crosby told HuffPost. "There are examples where cooking negatively affects the nutrient content of foods, and there are examples where it enhances the nutrient contents," he said. Whether a fruit or vegetable is healthier eaten cooked or raw depends on several factors, such as the cooking method, the type of produce you're eating, and the specific nutrients you're seeking to consume. We asked Crosby and other experts to break it down and explain how this varies between different fruits and vegetables. The Impact Of Heat Heat itself can destroy nutrients, but the way you apply heat can make a big difference, too. Vitamins B and C, and other compounds and chemicals called phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables, are water-soluble . Cooking by boiling can "leach out" those nutrients, especially when the cooking liquid is discarded, Crosby said, but keeping that excess liquid for stocks or other recipes allows you to still reap most of the health benefits. Other vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, E and K, are fat-soluble , which means that if you cook a vegetable with those nutrients (like spinach and kale) in oil, the compounds break down and the health benefits are lessened. Vitamin C , which is found in several fruits and vegetables, is often used as a standard for measuring the effect of cooking's impact on nutrients in food, Crosby said. Vitamin C is sensitive to heat, light and air, and is water-soluble, so its concentration in produce is easily degraded. When trying to preserve vitamin C, raw fruits and vegetables offer a better source of vitamins and phytonutrients, Crosby said. But time is a factor: Most nutrients start to degrade immediately after harvest, meaning health benefits have diminished by the time a fruit or vegetable reaches your plate. Because of this, sometimes fresh isn't best, said Kris Sollid , a registered dietician and the senior director of nutrition communications at the International Food Information Council. Canning and freezing produce immediately after it's picked   which usually happens at peak ripeness   can retain a food's health properties. When Cooking vs. Raw Matters Research offers a nutritional case for eating both cooked and raw fruits and vegetables, which is why Sollid said it's best to "mix it up" and eat both. But there are important differences to consider, depending on what you're trying to get out of your fruit or veg. Here's a look at some examples: Tomatoes A 2002 study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that cooked tomatoes had about three times more lycopene (a red-pigmented carotenoid), which is a type of phytonutrient shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, and prostate and other cancers. However, cooking reduced the levels of vitamin C found in raw tomatoes. Carrots and Zucchini Boiling and steaming may preserve antioxidants and vitamin C in carrots and zucchini, compared to frying those foods, according to a study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry . Research also shows that cooked carrots have heightened levels of beta-carotene , a carotenoid that gives fruits and vegetables red, orange and yellow colors. Beta-carotene is converted by the body to vitamin A, which promotes vision and reproductive health, bone growth and immune system regulation. Other studies found that boiling carrots eliminates polyphenols , which are chemicals found in raw carrots that can help with weight management and treat digestive issues and diabetes. Broccoli, Cauliflower and Kale Cruciferous vegetables   including broccoli, kale and cauliflower   provide the most health benefits when eaten raw. One study found that blood levels of the compound sulforaphane, which can help reduce cancer risk, were about 30% higher in subjects when they ate raw broccoli compared to cooked. Cooking broccoli also leads to vitamin C loss and decreases indole glucosinolates, which may help fight cancer . A 2013 study published in BioMed Research International revealed that boiling and blanching cauliflower depleted protein, minerals and phytochemicals, while stir-frying, steaming and microwaving caused only slight losses. Fresh, raw cauliflower showed the highest levels of vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids. Raw kale tends to have higher levels of antioxidants, vitamin C and other nutrients than cooked kale. Spinach and Other Leafy Greens Cooked spinach contains about 35% more calcium than the raw leafy green per 100 grams. Since spinach shrinks when it cooks, you'll eat more of it, increasing the nutrient intake. On the flip side, cooking decreases spinach's potassium and vitamin C levels. Steaming spinach and green beans may help folate , a B vitamin found naturally in many foods like vegetables, stay intact. Steaming spinach, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, broccoli, green bell peppers and cabbage also increased bile acid binding capacity , which is shown to lower cholesterol. Mushrooms Cooked mushrooms have increased levels of antioxidants and polyphenols, especially as the heating temperature and time exposed to heat increases, according to a study in the journal Food Chemistry . Some types of mushrooms may also include toxins , which cooking can destroy. Fruits Because most fruits are eaten raw, they are a good source of vitamin C , especially when freshly picked, as heat and exposure to the elements depletes vitamin C. Raw fruit also contains other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and polyphenols, Crosby said. Cooking fruits, which are mostly made from water, concentrates their natural sugars, making them sweeter and more appealing. As with vegetables, the liquid that cooks out of fruits is very healthy , Crosby said (though not if you've cooked with added sugar). The Balancing Act Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories, fat and sodium. Depending on your recipe, cooking can add in fat, calories, sugar and salt   but Sollid said this isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially when they are healthy fats , like olive oil and other plant-based oils. These fats are heart-healthy, and also help the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients, like vitamins A, D, E and K, he said. Adding too much salt , however, can increase your blood pressure and risk of heart disease. Richard LaMarita , a chef and instructor of health-supportive culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education, said people shouldn't worry too much about whether cooked or raw fruits and vegetables are healthier. Most people need to eat more produce, no matter how you prepare it. LaMarita suggests eating fruits and vegetables in whatever way you most enjoy. Different cooking methods offer benefits and drawbacks, he added, so it's important to learn proper preparation techniques to bring out the "natural goodness" of fruits and vegetables. This article originally appeared on HuffPost . Related video: A Balanced Diet May Add More Years to Your Life, Science Suggests [via Real Simple]


MADRID (AP) -- Roger Federer's return to clay lasted only three matches. A day after saving two match points at the Madrid Open, Federer squandered two match points himself in the quarterfinals against Dominic Thiem on Friday, losing 3-6, 7-6 (11), 6-4. It may have ended his first appearance at a clay-court tournament in three years, but Federer wasn't leaving the Spanish capital too disappointed. "I feel very good about my game. I thought I had some good matches here," Federer said. "I feel good on the clay right now. It's been a good week. Frustrating, clearly. Losing with match points is the worst, so that's how I feel. But nevertheless, if I take a step back, it's all good." Federer skipped the clay swing the past two years to remain fit for the rest of the season. He decided to return this year in preparation for his first French Open appearance since 2015. The fifth-seeded Thiem, runner-up in Madrid the last two seasons, will next face top-ranked Novak Djokovic, who didn't have to play his quarterfinal after Marin Cilic withdrew because of food poisoning. Thiem has a chance to win his third title of the year after victories in Barcelona and Indian Wells, where he defeated Federer in a three-set final. "Facing him, it always requires my absolute best game and also a little bit luck, which I both had in Indian Wells and also here, and that's why I won these two matches," Thiem said. The fourth-seeded Federer was trying to win his third Madrid title, and first since 2012. He has already won hard-court titles this season in Dubai and Miami. On the women's side, Simona Halep made it back to the Madrid final for the first time since 2017 with a 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-0 win over unseeded Belinda Bencic. The French Open champion can surpass Naomi Osaka for the No. 1 ranking if she wins Saturday's final. "I don't want to think about that. For me, it is more important to win the trophy here than being No. 1," the third-ranked Halep said. "I prefer titles than numbers and rankings. So this is my goal, to play finals and to win trophies." She will face last year's runner-up Kiki Bertens, who defeated Sloane Stephens 6-2, 7-5. The 37-year-old Federer got off to a great start against Thiem at the Magic Box center court, breaking the Austrian's serve early and cruising to a first-set win. He squandered five break points in the second, and then had match points at 8-7 and 10-9 in the tiebreaker before Thiem forced the deciding set by converting his sixth set point. Federer had saved two match points in his difficult three-set win over Gael Monfils on Thursday. Thiem broke Federer for the first time in the third game of the third set, converting his ninth break opportunity of the match. Federer got back on serve at 4-4, but started his next game 0-40 and couldn't recover. Thiem then served out for the victory, converting on his second match point. Thiem has won the last two matches he played against Djokovic, who got the day off because of Cilic's withdrawal. "It was supposed to be definitely a good match," said Djokovic, who has played only four sets this week. "I went back on the court, trained for another hour and got a good sweat in. Happy that I'm going to be fresh for my semifinal." The top-seeded Serb is seeking a third Madrid Open title, and his second of the season after winning the Australian Open. Thiem lost the Madrid final to Nadal in 2017 and to Alexander Zverev in 2018. "I was playing Novak last year and two years ago and he was not at his best I guess, and now he is again," Thiem said. "He's won the last three Slams and he is at the top of the ranking again. So the challenge couldn't be bigger." ------ More AP tennis coverage: https://apnews.com/apf-Tennis and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports ------ Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni


The Indianapolis 500 was synonymous with ABC for decades, having aired there since the first live race broadcast 1986. The 2019 edition, though, was the first on NBC , and while ratings aren't everything, the early returns have to be encouraging for the new network home. Yesterday's #Indy500 , the first-ever on NBC, delivered a 3.86 overnight rating, up 15% vs. 2018 (3.35 on ABC) and the best in three years.   NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) May 27, 2019 As you'd expect for a lengthy race, the audience was largest for the finish, which featured a tense ending: The overnight rating for yesterday's #Indy500 peaked in the final quarter-hour at 4.56 when Simon Pagenaud outdueled Alexander Rossi to take the checkered flag.   NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) May 27, 2019 The 3.86 overnight for yesterday's #Indy500 was the highest overnight for a Sunday afternoon sports event on NBC in more than four months (Jan. 6, NFL Wild Card, 22.9). It was also the highest overnight for any sports event of the day.   NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) May 27, 2019 The final numbers will be interesting, especially once the various streaming data is taken into acccount. The 3.86 overnight rating for the #Indy500 does not include digital consumption. Final viewership, including digital, is expected later today.   NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) May 27, 2019 The Indy 500 is an event that fits in nicely with NBC's wider rights packages, and it's an event that might have needed a change of scenery. Whether it can ever be a true must-watch sporting event again remains to be seen, but those are growing more rare as it is anyway, given the constant competition for attention. The post The first Indy 500 on NBC posted the best overnight rating for the race in three years appeared first on Awful Announcing .


A Laredo high school graduate's video of an emotional moment at the Texas-Mexico border now has more than 3 million views since it was posted Friday. LMTonline reports Esteban Ruiz, who had just graduated from Early College High School, met her father in the middle of the Laredo International Bridge. She was still dressed in her full graduation regalia. They then embraced in a touching moment caught on camera. She posted the following message on Facebook with the video : I graduated today..I tried so hard not to cry when we saluted our parents knowing that only my mom was there..I knew my father would never see me walk to get my diploma but today I'd thought I'd surprise him by crossing the bridge so he could see me with my cap and gown 🎓❤ I have to say that all my life I wondered if my dad would ever see me graduate..it started as not seeing him on Father's Day then it continued to be a spiral of downhill emotions where I would only see him once a year.. and then things changed I moved to Laredo..and I got to see him every weekend..we bought a house and now I'd see him everyday..today I can say that although we may have lost father and daughter time..I will always be grateful for his sacrifice to put his life at risk many times just to see me again.. gracias por todo papá ❤ LMTOnline reports Ruiz will go to the University of Texas in the fall.


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) After their dominant start to the season, the Minnesota Twins were starting to sag a bit. With one powerful swing Thursday through that thick midsummer night air, Eddie Rosario provided quite the jolt. The pinch-hitting Rosario produced a go-ahead, three-run homer on the first pitch from reliever Yusmeiro Petit in the seventh inning, and the Twins beat Oakland 6-3 to stop a five-game winning streak by the Athletics. ''He does love being in these situations,'' Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. ''I think he fully expected to hit a home run.'' Rosario gave the Twins their first pinch-hit homer of the year and the third of his career. Mitch Garver and C.J. Cron each went deep in the eighth to pad the lead, and Taylor Rogers pitched two scoreless innings for his 14th save in 17 tries to ensure the end of a season-high three-game losing streak by the Twins. ''I saw everybody kind of put their heads down in the dugout. That moment lifted everybody up, and that's what I was trying to do,'' said Rosario, who screamed at his exuberant teammates as he ran along the first base line. ''Keep everybody together and pump everyone up.'' The A's, who have surged into the wild card race with 12 wins in their last 15 games, used an RBI double by Khris Davis in the fourth inning and Jurickson Profar's two-run home run in sixth off Kyle Gibson to take a 3-1 lead. The Twins trailed entering the seventh against A's starter Mike Fiers, who was 7-0 with a 2.09 ERA over his previous 12 turns starting with his no-hitter on May 7. Luis Arraez, the rookie second baseman who has provided an unexpected midseason spark, doubled with one out before Miguel Sano drew a walk. Fiers was pulled for Petit (2-2), the most-used pitcher in the major leagues with 49 appearances, and Rosario crushed the right-hander's 90 mph fastball off the videoboard facade beneath the second deck in right-center while admiring the trajectory before his trot around the bases. Petit said he tried to aim down and away, but the ball caught a little too much of the middle of the plate. ''Pretty good pitch,'' he said. That was Rosario's 21st home run, his first since June 23 due to a stint on the injured list for a sprained left ankle, and he obliged the Target Field crowd of 28,432 with a curtain call. ''Just about everybody was on the top step,'' said Gibson (9-4), who finished seven innings for the victory. ''You can feel those moments, and that was going to be the inning we were going to do it. It was pretty exciting to see it off the bat.'' With Cleveland on a five-game winning streak to whittle the AL Central lead to four games, the smallest since May 19, the Twins badly needed this jolt from Rosario, who was held out of the original lineup along with All-Star shortstop Jorge Polanco for pre-planned rest. Center fielder Byron Buxton has also been notably absent this week because of concussion-like symptoms, and the atmosphere around the ballpark felt a little off until Rosario's big swing. ''The energy everywhere in the building changed after that,'' Baldelli said. FIERS FADES Fiers threw only 89 pitches, but the heat factored into manager Bob Melvin's decision to remove him. Fiers also had the misfortune of glancing at the scoreboard and seeing Gibson's pitch count of 106, mistakenly believing it was his. ''Mentally, it crushed me,'' Fiers said. LOOK OUT! With the first-pitch temperature at 87 degrees on an extra-muggy night, home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott was hit with a double whammy when Cron's foul ball banged off his mask. He was removed from the game, with Bruce Dreckman moving from second base to fill in after a delay of about 10 minutes. After the unexpected break, Fiers finished the inning with one pitch by completing his strikeout of Cron. BULLPEN SHUFFLE For the second time this week, the Twins dropped a reliever from the roster, this time designating right-hander for assignment Matt Magill, who gave up six unearned runs in one inning Wednesday. Right-hander Kohl Stewart was recalled from Triple-A to take his place, creating a fourth opening on the 40-man roster for potential trades in the next two weeks before the deadline. TRAINER'S ROOM Athletics: All-Star 3B Matt Chapman was on the bench with a sore left ankle, after being removed from the previous game after two innings. Twins: Buxton participated in pregame baseball activities on the field and, according to Baldelli, was ''energy-wise doing very well.'' He's eligible to return on Monday, but Baldelli declined to speculate about whether he would be immediately reinstated. UP NEXT Athletics: RHP Chris Bassitt (6-4, 3.98 ERA), who threw six shutout innings last week in a win against Chicago, takes the mound on Friday night. Twins: All-Star RHP Jake Odorizzi (11-4, 3.06 ERA), who is 6-0 with a 2.28 ERA in six starts at home this season, pitches the second game of the series. --- More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The passing of Bill Buckner brought out plenty of references to the one thing that defined much of his career, fair or not. We decided to put that question to the NFL. Which players cause you to think of only one thing when thinking about their careers? There were many to choose from. I went positive for each of my choices, and Simms opted to be negative. I'm also positive I mopped up the floor with him, for a second straight day. Check out the video, share your thoughts, and add any that we may have missed. And be ready to tune in for a Thursday edition of PFT Live , which likely will entail another opportunity to thump Simms via a draft .


Oakland If you're in the mood to get moving, you're in luck: We've found the three freshest fitness studios to open their doors in Oakland. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're looking to shake up your workout routine. Catch MMA 2819 MacArthur Blvd., Dimond Catch MMA is a kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio. According to its Facebook page , it offers "no-gi jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling, mixed martial arts and self-defense training for kids and adults." In addition to classes six days a week, the gym also offers personal training for both recreational and competitive athletes. Catch is off to a promising start, with five stars out of three reviews on Yelp. Yelper Brandon M., who reviewed it on July 9, wrote , "With a very small background in wrestling, I felt like it'd be hard to jump into a new class: no-gi jiu-jitsu. I took the leap of faith, and Zach was a phenomenal coach. Working with a close-knit group really enhanced the instruction and training." Efrat R. noted , "My son started going here a month ago and loved it. He has been learning new moves every class. The teachers are super friendly. I highly recommend." Catch MMA is open from 5 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. noon on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.) BodyRok Oakland 3303 Lakeshore Ave. BodyRok Oakland is a Pilates studio that uses exclusive "BodyRok reformer" machines engineered to "define and sculpt your body," according to the business' website . It offers a 40-minute class, guided by trainers. Though this is its first Oakland location, the franchise has locations throughout California (including five in San Francisco and one in Berkeley), as well as in New York, Illinois and Montana. BodyRok Oakland has a current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of three reviews. Yelper Laura G., who reviewed the newcomer on June 19, wrote , "The Oakland studio is absolutely stunning. Although a bit smaller than the Berkeley location, the high ceilings and beautiful natural light give it a very open and spacious vibe. I personally also like having only one row of reformers, because then every individual has a mirror directly in front of them." Jennay G. noted , "As a relative beginner, I appreciated that the class was truly all-levels, while my more experienced classmates were able to challenge themselves with different upleveling options that the instructor presented." BodyRok Oakland is open from 6 11 a.m. and 4:30 7 p.m. on Monday, 6 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, 6 a.m. 1 p.m. and 4:30 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 6 a.m. 1 p.m. and 4:30 6:15 p.m. on Friday, 7:30 a.m. noon on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. noon on Sunday. Sangha Yoga 100 Grand Ave., Suite 109, Waverly The newly opened Sangha Yoga provides daily yoga classes such as vinyasa flow, cardio sculpt (interval training) and yin flow (restorative), with teachers who specialize in each discipline. Check out the full class schedule here . With a five-star Yelp rating out of six reviews, Sangha Yoga has been getting positive attention. Yelper Rory M., who visited the new addition on June 21, wrote , "Beautiful new yoga studio a few blocks from Lake Merritt. The space has a clean and grounded energy and Gio is a fun, knowledgeable and supportive instructor." Lauren W. noted , "Last week, I walked into this space feeling uninspired, unmotivated and unhappy. I left feeling energized, grateful and centered. Thank you, Giovanna, for leading a beautiful yin/restorative class and filling the room with love and support!" This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


AUSTIN, TX   The advent of summer with its hotter weather means snakes will be coming out of their shelters for a little sun   including in Central Texas, where the most number of species found in the state dwell. The cold-blooded critters enjoy sunbathing just like the rest of us, but some of these sun worshipers are poisonous and should be avoided at all costs. Residents taking to the great outdoors are urged to stay vigilant for snakes. This goes for keeping an eye on their unleashed dogs that may come across the sunbathing reptiles as they approach to take a closer look. In Texas, there are four types of venomous snakes: Coral, copperhead, cottonmouth and rattlesnake. Contrary to popular belief, snakes aren't aggressive creatures. But they will strike back if provoke. Those with a fear of snakes shouldn't freak out, though, as snakes play a key role in the ecosystem as they help control rodent and insect populations. Some Texans boast of the state being home to the baddest and meanest snakes. To be sure, the Lone Star State is home to a wide diversity of snake life   some 76 species, by one Texas Parks & Wildlife Department count. Yet if one includes both species and non-species, the number of snake varieties grows to 115, the TPW reports. TPW officials calls this a cornucopia of "snake diversity," noting most of the reptiles are harmless. "The vast majority of Texas' snakes are non-venomous and completely harmless," TWP officials write on their website. "Only 15 percent of the total number are venomous and should be treated with caution and respect." Bad news for those suffering from Ophidiophobia (abnormal fear of snakes): No part of Texas is free of the slithering object of your fear. Of the 254 counties in Texas not one of them is snake free, according to parks and wildlife officials. Fred Gelbach of Baylor University provides estimates on snake population: 36 percent of the 68 snake species in Texas are of eastern origin, such as the Eastern hognose snake and the Texas rat snake. Another 23 percent are basically western or southwestern in origin, such as the long-nose snake, ground snake and prairie rattlesnake. About 14 percent are central U.S. Great Plains species, including the Texas blind snake and the central lined snake. 9 percent of snakes found in Texas hail from the Chihuahuan desert region, including the Trans-Pecos rat snake and the rock rattlesnake. The TPW reports another nine percent are transcontinental species and occur throughout the U.S., including the speckled king snake and several species of garter snakes. Finally, a few snakes, such as the beautiful indigo snake, cat-eyed snake and black-striped snake are essentially tropical species reaching the northern limits of their range in the Tamaulipan region of south Texas, according to the state agency. TPW officials add there is a single endemic species snake, the Harter's water snake, which consists of two subspecies, found only within the state of Texas. "The Central Texas region has the largest number of species," officials wrote. "As for parts of Texas where there are many individuals, West Texas, Central Texas and South Texas are great places to go to find snakes." So now that you're poised to staying vigilant outdoors, you might want to learn how to discourage snakes from making a home on your property. A Field Ecology blog offers some good tips: Mow grass often and keep it short. Snakes are less likely to hang out and move through short grass because it increases their exposure to predators (e.g., coyotes, hawks). Short grass also makes snakes easier to spot by you and your family members. Avoid watering your lawn. Watering of your lawn and garden may attract prey species (e.g., worms, slugs, frogs) which may attract snakes seeking a meal. Of course, Texans need to water their lawns in this Texas heat to avoid their grass from being scorched. Maybe water at night before going to bed in knowing you're in for the night. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed. Trim trees and shrubs away from your home and garage, and keep branches away from the ground. Creating a 24-36" space under trees and shrubs will reduce snake use and will make snakes easier to spot if present. Move the bird feeder. Birds are messy eaters and often leave seed scattered below their feeder. Seed on the ground attracts rodents which may attract snakes seeking a meal. Move feeders away from the house or stop feeding altogether. Store bird seed in a metal can with a tight fitting lid. Install a perch pole. Hawks and owls are natural snake predators that can be attracted to an area with the aid of a well placed perch pole. Poles should be placed in open areas so the hawk or owl has a good view of the yard and surrounding area. Learn more. Feed pets inside. Feeding pets outside can attract insects and rodents which attracts snakes. If feeding outside is necessary, be sure to cleanup uneaten food right away. Store pet food in a metal can with a tight fitting lid. Move your woodpile. Store firewood, excess lumber, and other types of debris away from your home. Stacks of lumber and firewood, and other piles a debris are prefect places for snakes to hide. Think before you landscape. Avoid using mulch and large rock in your landscaping. These materials attract snakes and their prey, and can create breeding and overwintering habitat. Instead, use smaller tight-fitting rock such as gravel or river rock. Avoid water gardens and Koi ponds as these water features attract snakes. Seal the cracks. Seal cracks and crevices on the house, sidewalks, and foundations to prevent snakes from using these areas. Consider getting an energy audit. Energy audits can be a great way to identify cracks and crevices that allow air conditioning and/or heat to escape the home - these same cracks and crevices may be used by snakes and other small creatures. Fencing. There are no sure-fire ways to keep snakes away, but when all else fails fencing may be worth consideration. Fencing should be buried a few inches into the ground, be constructed using 1/4" or smaller rigid mesh or solid sheeting, and include a bend at the top to prevent snakes from climbing up and over. Several companies make wildlife-specific fencing to save you time, a couple example: ERTEC Environmental , ACO Wildlife . Which brings us to the point of addressing steps to take if bitten by a snake. The Mayo Clinic offers valuable tips on the topic. Contrary to popular belief, doctors on the website say you shouldn't apply a tourniquet or apply ice. Also, they advise not to cut the wound in attempting to remove the venom. You're not Rambo or MacGeyver after all. Read more advice on what to do when bitten by a snake by clicking here .


A stretch of two majors in two weeks on 2019 LPGA calendar begins early Thursday in France. The Evian Championship marks its 25th anniversary and seventh year as an LPGA major when play begins at Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains as the event returns to its traditional July spot on the schedule. The 120-player Evian field represents 26 different countries and includes the top 10 players in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. World No. 1 Sung Hyun Park, No. 2 Jin Young Ko and No. 3 Lexi Thompson lead the way. Thompson enjoyed an amazing run from late May until July in which she either came in first or second in four out of five straight events starting with a T-2 in the U.S. Open. The top 10 in the world will be playing this weekend. They are joined by defending Evian champion and World No. 45 Angela Stanford (see above). The AIG Women's British Open is the next major on the LPGA schedule. It place at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England next week. Park missed the cut at both the Evian and U.S. Open last year. She took a two-week break before heading into this week's event. "After being cut from last year's tournament I was a little shocked," said Park . "It was the first time my sister came and watched a major tournament, so she felt sad for me, too. It was hard to swallow the results, but it was a good learning experience. This year I feel that my shots and putts are better than last year." Here are the Round 1 & 2 tee times for the Evian Championship. Evian Round 1 Tee Times Thursday (All Times Eastern) Tee Times (ET) Players 1:30 a.m. Jaye Marie Green, Ashleigh Buhai, Tiffany Chan 1:41 a.m. Daniela Darquea, Shi Hyun Ahn, Caroline Hedwall 1:52 a.m. Brittany Lang, Annie Park, Nanna Koerstz Madsen 2:03 a.m. Diksha Dagar, Mamiko Higa, Jennifer Kupcho 2:14 a.m. Anne Van Dam, Cristie Kerr, Mel Reid 2:25 a.m. Hye-Jin Choi, Nasa Hataoka, Gaby Lopez 2:36 a.m. Hannah Green, Jin Young Ko, Jeongeun Lee6 2:47 a.m. Danielle Kang, Nelly Korda, Ai Suzuki 2:58 a.m. Jasmine Suwannapura, Celine Herbin, Yuka Yasuda 3:09 a.m. Hyo Joo Kim, Lydia Ko, Inbee Park 3:20 a.m. Carlota Ciganda, Stacy Lewis, Brittany Altomare 3:31 a.m. In-Kyung Kim, Paula Creamer, Lizette Salas 3:42 a.m. Moriya Jutanugarn, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Pornanong Phatlum 3:53 a.m. Eun-Hee Ji, Ryann O'Toole, Lauren Stephenson 4:04 a.m. Sakura Yokomine, Chella Choi, Mariah Stackhouse 4:15 a.m Aditi Ashok, Xiyu Lin, Ayako Uehara 4:26 a.m Linnea Strom, Nicole Broch Larsen, Charlotte Thomas 4:37 a.m Mina Harigae, Annabel Dimmock, Mariajo Uribe 4:48 a.m Daniela Iacobelli, Julie McCarthy, Pavarisa Yoktuan 4:59 a.m. Meghan MacLaren, Sarah Schmelzel, Haeji Kang 5:10 a.m. Jenny Shin, Tiffany Joh, Caroline Masson 5:21 a.m. Gerina Piller, Marianne Skarpnord, Maria Torres 5:32 a.m. Mirim Lee, Azahara Munoz, Jennifer Song 5:43 a.m. Esther Henseleit, Jeong Eun Lee, Yealimi Noh 5:54 a.m. Marina Alex, Angel Yin, Charley Hull 6:05 a.m. Angela Stanford, Anna Nordqvist, In Gee Chun 6:16 a.m. Minjee Lee, Lexi Thompson, Sung Hyun Park 6:27 a.m. Sei Young Kim, Maria Fassi, Brooke M. Henderson 6:38 a.m. Austin Ernst, Nuria Iturrioz, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard 6:49 a.m. Laura Davies, Amy Yang, Ariya Jutanugarn 7 a.m. Celine Boutier, So Yeon Ryu, Yu Liu 7:11 a.m. Morgan Pressel, Amy Olson, Jessica Korda 7:22 a.m. Shanshan Feng, Pernilla Lindberg, Georgia Hall 7:33 a.m. Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang, Albane Valenzuela 7:44 a.m. Mi Jung Hur, Emily Toy, Su Oh 7:55 a.m. Kristen Gillman, Wei-Ling Hsu, Bronte Law 8:06 a.m. Katherine Kirk, Ally McDonald, Emma Talley 8:17 a.m. Sarah Kemp, Mi Hyang Lee, Madelene Sagstrom 8:28 a.m. Jing Yan, Alena Sharp, Becky Morgan 8:39 a.m. Dana Finkelstein, Pajaree Anannarukarn, Cindy Ha Evian Championship TV schedule TV weekend coverage will be split between Golf Channel and CNBC, with the action ending around 11:30 a.m. ET. Thursday, July 25 First round (Golf Channel) 5-7 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 26 Second round (Golf Channel) 5-7 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27 Third round (Golf Channel) 6-9 a.m. Saturday, July 27 Third round (CNBC) 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28 Final round (Golf Channel) 6-9 a.m. Sunday, July 28 Final round (CNBC) 9-11:30 a.m. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/has-father-time-finally-caught-tiger-woo MORE: NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history VIDEO: Steve Austin Cut a Killer Promo at WWE Raw Reunion Terry Bradshaw: Odell Beckham's criticism of Giants is 'crazy'


RICHMOND, Va. (AP)   Space flight has been a lifelong passion for Dr. C. Marsh Cuttino. As a child growing up in Richmond, he had ambitions of becoming an astronaut. "I have always been interested in space. I am a classic child of the Apollo era," said Cuttino, referring to the NASA program that sent humans to the moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Cuttino became a medical doctor specializing in emergency medicine, but his fascination with space flight has played an important role in his career. He is the founder of Orbital Medicine Inc., a startup that provides medical consulting for space flight and develops tools to treat medical conditions that astronauts could suffer in space. "My vision is to be the medical provider for commercial space flight operations," he said. One of the company's inventions, the Evolved Medical Microgravity Suction Device, is designed to treat a collapsed lung during space flight. "A collapsed lung is a high-impact injury that has a significant risk of occurring on long-duration space flight," Cuttino said. "It is life-threatening, but it is easy to treat on Earth with the right tools." However, those tools are dependent on gravity to function properly. "In zero gravity, that won't work," Cuttino said. Under a research grant from NASA, Cuttino pulled together a team of physicians and aerospace engineers to develop the device, which is designed to work in microgravity, creating suction to continuously inflate the lung and collecting blood that can be transfused into an injured astronaut. The company has been testing the device on suborbital space flights conducted by Blue Origin LLC, the private aerospace company formed by Jeff Bezos, the founder of internet retail giant Amazon. The device has been sent into suborbital flight twice, first on a Blue Origin flight in late 2017 and more recently on a flight earlier this year. "We developed a collapsible version," of the device, to make it more efficient for space flight, Cuttino said. Cuttino brings to his work a lengthy background in emergency medicine and space flight research. After attending medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Cuttino did his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida, which enabled him to work at NASA from 1995 to 1998 as part of a medical support team for astronauts in the space shuttle program. "There are a lot of challenges in taking care of an astronaut right after landing, and if they have been in space for a long time, because your physiology changes in space," Cuttino said. Cuttino later returned to VCU to teach emergency medicine and continued to do research on space flight medicine. He is now chairman of emergency medicine for HCA's Henrico Doctors' Hospitals. In developing the treatment tool for a collapsed lung, Cuttino drew on his experience in parabolic flights, which are flights on specialized aircraft that NASA uses to re-create the conditions of low gravity for training astronauts and conducting experiments. Parabolic flights have been famously referred to as the "vomit comet" because they can induce motion sickness among passengers. "I have never gotten sick, which is one of the strengths that got me invited on a lot of flights as an experimenter," Cuttino said. "When you are doing these research programs, if your team gets sick, you can't complete the research." "The lack of gravity is so foreign that if you do not have experience in zero gravity, it is almost impossible to describe," he said. "A lot of people will try to develop (medical) tools for zero gravity, but if you do not have a zero gravity intuition, then a lot of the designs just won't work." Cuttino's experience flying on the vomit comet multiple times "has given me insight into what types of things work and what don't work," he said. He would like to see space missions that return to the moon or even go to Mars. He wants to develop medical tools and processes that can be useful on such missions or that can be used on the International Space Station. Cuttino said he has a list of devices in mind. "Two of them are submitted now for grants," he said. "One of my next ones is targeted for lunar exploration, for conditions that are difficult to treat in remote and extreme environments." ___ Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, http://www.richmond.com