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• ‘Eyewitness’ Stars Tyler Young, James Paxton Reveal Their Favorite Scenes In Season 1, Episode 3 ‘Bella, Bella, Bella’

  31-10-2016 23:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Season 1, episode 3 of “Eyewitness” was filled with a variety of extraordinary scenes that made fans fall in love with the show even more. There were subtle and heartwarming ones, and there were also moments that were just shocking and totally unexpected. Series actors Tyler Young and James Paxton both took to Twitter to reveal their favorite scenes in the episode, entitled “Bella, Bella, Bella.”
  
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• Microsoft looks to dominate the market for digital tools for artists

  31-10-2016 23:51 via techrepublic.com
  
  Data visualization is the new language of business, and Microsoft wants to provide the tools that make it possible. Sorry about that, Apple.
  
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• LG Tweaking Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s Iris Scanning Technology For Its Upcoming G6 Flagship

  31-10-2016 23:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  LG is looking to capitalize on the failed Galaxy Note 7’s iris-scanning technology for its next flagship device, the G6. The South Korean company struggled to sell its modular G5, so now it is allotting extra attention to its upcoming premium offering.
  
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• watchOS 3.1 Found To Boost Battery Life Of Apple Watch, Apple Watch 2

  31-10-2016 23:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  Apparently, Apple Watch and Apple Watch 2 owners who have updated their timepieces to watchOS 3.1 since Apple rolled it out early this month are now noticing the hidden gem of the update. Users of the Cupertino giant’s smartwatches are saying that version 3.1 actually helped improve the battery life of their wearables.
  
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• Apple leads in tumbling market for tablets

  31-10-2016 22:54 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant still saw a decline in shipments, mirroring lower demand for tablets worldwide, says research firm IDC.
  
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• Who Will Win The AFC West? Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs Compete In NFL’s Best Division

  31-10-2016 22:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  Through the first half of the 2016 NFL season, there’s no question regarding what is the league’s best division. The AFC West could produce three playoff teams, and the team that sits in last place might be the best team in football that won’t make the postseason.
  Heading into Week 9, the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders sit atop the division with 6-2 records. The Kansas City Chiefs trail them both by just a half-game at 5-2, and all three are in the conversation to compete w
  
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• Viacom names Bob Bakish acting CEO

  31-10-2016 22:08 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Viacom had said last month that Dooley was leaving the company on Nov. 15. Bakish, who most recently headed the company's international media networks, was also named president and CEO of Viacom Global Entertainment Group. The new unit combines the international media networks with Viacom's music and entertainment group.
  
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• Trump, Clinton Poll Numbers: Pennsylvania, North Carolina And Other Swing States Still Up For Grabs?

  31-10-2016 21:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Clinton campaign Monday was reeling from word the FBI had reopened the inquiry into her private email server as the latest national polls showed a dead heat in the presidential contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump with the election less than eight days away.
  In the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, Clinton held a slim 2-point lead but Trump held 2-point and 7-point edges in North Carolina and Georgia, respectively. Clinton had a 1-point lead in Colorado whi
  
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• Watch the moon shadow the sun with an eclipse seen from space

  31-10-2016 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  Get on board with the Solar Dynamics Observatory for a close look at a spectacular partial solar eclipse.
  
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• 'The Walking Dead' nails how a 'zombie virus' could spread

  31-10-2016 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  For some fun, researchers at Argonne National Laboratory run a computer model to see how quickly Chicago residents would join the legions of undead.
  
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• Wall St. ends flat amid election doubts, M&A flurry

  31-10-2016 21:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Stocks were jolted Friday by disclosure that the FBI was investigating more emails as part of a probe into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email system, injecting fresh uncertainty over the Democratic candidate's presumed lead in the presidential election over Republican rival Donald Trump. Opinion polls have shown Clinton's lead over Trump was narrowing slightly since early last week and it is not yet known if the email controversy will erode her support. “I wouldn’t be half-surp
  
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• Viacom names Robert Bakish acting CEO

  31-10-2016 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Viacom Inc said on Monday it named Robert Bakish acting chief executive officer effective Nov. 15, replacing Tom Dooley.
  
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• Is The Loch Ness Monster Real? Alaska Video Of 'Strange Thing' Floating In Chena River Leaves Facebook Viewers Stumped

  31-10-2016 21:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Loch Ness monster, or something close to the mystical Scottish creature, may be living in Alaska waters — or at least that’s what people seem to believe after a video surfaced on Facebook recently. The footage of a “strange thing” swimming in Fairbanks’ Chena River, which was posted to Alaska’s Bureau of Land Management's Facebook page last Wednesday, has been viewed more than 400,000 times as of Monday.
  
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• Valeant shares fall on reports of U.S. criminal probe

  31-10-2016 21:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Shares in Valeant pharmaceutical company shed more than 12 per cent Monday after a report from Bloomberg that prosecutors in the U.S. are focusing on the company's former CEO and CFO to build a fraud case.
  
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• BlackBerry in software deal with Ford, first with an automaker

  31-10-2016 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Alastair Sharp and Jim Finkle TORONTO/BOSTON (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd has signed a deal to work directly with Ford Motor Co to expand the carmaker's use of its QNX secure operating system, the Canadian technology company said on Monday, as Ford develops increasingly automated vehicles. The deal with Ford is the first BlackBerry has done directly with a major automaker, though it currently sells its technology to auto industry suppliers. The company is betting its future on expanding sales o
  
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• Peter Thiel's Trump endorsement streams on YouTube

  31-10-2016 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The Facebook board member and venture capitalist defends his political endorsement in an interview at the National Press Club.
  
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• How to use the Touch Bar API when developing macOS Sierra apps

  31-10-2016 21:09 via techrepublic.com
  
  Learn how to create Touch Bar extensions for your macOS Sierra apps, and how to use the Touch Bar simulator to run the apps you build for Touch Bar.
  
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• GIF this: Giphy now valued at $600 million

  31-10-2016 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Popular search engine reportedly raises an additional $72 million in funding after recently announcing its GIFs are seen by more than 100 million people daily.
  
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• Valeant ex-CEO, ex-CFO focus of U.S. criminal probe: Bloomberg

  31-10-2016 21:02 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The case against Valeant could yield charges within weeks, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. U.S. authorities are looking into potential accounting fraud charges related to Valeant's hidden ties to Philidor Rx Services LLC, a specialty pharmacy company that the company secretly controlled, Bloomberg reported. Prosecutors are examining the actions of Michael Pearson, Valeant's former CEO, and Howard Schiller, the ex-CFO who led the company on an interim basis when Pearson w
  
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• Presidential Election Odds 2016: What Are Donald Trump, HIllary Clinton's Chances After FBI Email Investigation

  31-10-2016 20:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the most unpredictable presidential election cycle in living memory, even oddsmakers are scrambling to keep up with the myriad of twists and turns as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battle for the White House. Clinton had appeared to be heading toward the Nov. 8 election as an almost prohibitive favorite.
  However, the FBI’s disclosure on Friday that it had discovered and was reviewing additional emails related to its investigation of her handling of classified information has caused an
  
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• 'The Last Guardian': Release Date, Price, Gameplay And Trailers For Xbox One, PS4 And PC

  31-10-2016 20:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Last Guardian, Sony’s much-anticipated follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus, has been delayed. Originally set for an Oct. 25 release, The Last Guardian will finally be available to the public  on Dec. 6, according to Sony.
  In an update on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshidi said extra time was needed to fix bugs.
  
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• Wells Fargo agrees to $50 million settlement over homeowner fees

  31-10-2016 20:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Wells Fargo & Co has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a racketeering lawsuit accusing it of overcharging hundreds of thousands of homeowners for appraisals ordered after they defaulted on their mortgage loans. The proposed settlement, which requires court approval, was disclosed in a filing on Friday in an Oakland, California federal court. Wells Fargo's settlement of the lawsuit comes as the bank is still recoiling from a scandal over sales targets that drove employees to create unauthor
  
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• Children On Drugs 2016: Teens And Toddlers Poisoned By Prescription Opioids On The Rise

  31-10-2016 20:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  The opioid epidemic sweeping the nation isn’t just affecting addicted adults, it has accidentally poisoned toddlers and teenagers. From 1992 through 2010, the number of children hospitalized for opioid poisoning doubled, a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found.
  
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• Better mobile organization with Airtable

  31-10-2016 20:36 via techrepublic.com
  
  If you're looking to up your mobile organization, Jack Wallen believes the key begins and ends with a database tool called Airtable.
  
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• Rob Kardashian’s Alleged Text Messages To Pilot Jones Leaked After Blac Chyna Slams Singer On Instagram

  31-10-2016 20:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  Offensive text messages “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Rob Kardashian reportedly sent to singer Pilot Jones were leaked Monday by TMZ. The E! star allegedly threatened Jones with physical harm after Radar Online published pictures of Jones and Blac Chyna kissing last week. Currently, Chyna is 8 months pregnant and engaged to Kardashian.
  
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• Arsenal vs. Ludogorets: TV Channel, Prediction, Time, Injury News For Champions League Match

  31-10-2016 20:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  Unbeaten since the opening weekend of the season and flying high in the Premier League, Arsenal will attempt to secure its place in the knockout phase of the Champions League in Bulgaria on Tuesday.
  Fresh off a 6-0 dismissal of the same opponent at the Emirates Stadium two weeks ago, Arsenal will take on Ludogorets once more, this time at the home of the Bulgarian champions. A victory combined with a win for Paris Saint-Germain away in Basel in the night’s other group game would guarantee
  
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• Delete unused Android apps now, or risk a security nightmare

  31-10-2016 20:27 via techrepublic.com
  
  Your Android device most likely contains unused apps that could still use data or fall prey to vulnerabilities. The solution to this potential security problem: delete those apps.
  
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• World Vegan Day 2016: LA's Top 10 Vegan Restaurants (Gracias Madre, Crossroads Kitchen, Cafe Gratitude)

  31-10-2016 20:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  Bust out the veggies because Tuesday marks World Vegan Day.
  The annual event was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, who was then chair of the Vegan Society in the United Kingdom to commemorate its 50th anniversary and in 2014 the 70th anniversary of the terms "vegan" and "veganism" and the establishment of the Vegan Society.
  Vegans, who do not consume any animal products including meat and dairy,  around the world come together to celebrate the benefits
  
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• Government approves $1.3B Nova Gas pipeline expansion in Alberta

  31-10-2016 20:24 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government has conditionally approved an expansion of TransCanada's Nova Gas Transmission gathering system in northern Alberta, with 36 conditions set out by the NEB in June.
  
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• Books Like 'Girl On The Train,' 'Woman In Cabin 10,' Among Best, Recent Thrillers To Read This Fall

  31-10-2016 20:24 via ibtimes.com
  
  The brisk, cold weather that comes along with the fall season could lead people to spend more time at home than outside with friends.
  However, spending evenings tucked away indoors doesn’t have to be nearly as drab and dreary as the steadily dropping fall temperatures. There are a number of ways to keep yourself warm and entertained during the fall and winter months that don’t require bundling up with hats, scarves and gloves like, for instance, curling up on the couch with a bo
  
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• Under fire, Carney to stay extra year at Bank of England

  31-10-2016 20:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Monday he will stay in his job for an extra year until the end of June 2019 to help smooth Britain's departure from the European Union, but he will depart two years short of a full term. "I would be honoured to extend my time of service as Governor for an additional year to the end of June 2019," he said in a letter to finance minister Philip Hammond, which was published by the Bank. "By taking my term in office beyond the expected period of the Artic
  
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• Tor: The smart person's guide

  31-10-2016 20:15 via techrepublic.com
  
  This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Tor, the onion router web browser that allows users to access the Dark Web and other encrypted websites.
  
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• What's scarier than death? 'Life,' maybe

  31-10-2016 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  The film doesn't exactly look like anything new, but first contact and getting killed in space is always a bundle of joy.
  
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• Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2016: Prediction, Betting Odds For Week 9 Thursday Night Football

  31-10-2016 20:11 via ibtimes.com
  
  Week 9 of the 2016 NFL season begins with an important divisional matchup that could go a long way in determining the winner of the NFC South. The Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Thursday Night Football,” looking to expand their first-place lead.
  With the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers going 2-5 to start the year, Atlanta has become the clear favorite in the division. The Falcons (5-3) are 1.5 games ahead of the Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, though T
  
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• Why Isn’t ‘Teen Mom OG’ On Tonight? MTV Explains Season 6, Episode 12 Delay

  31-10-2016 20:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Teen Mom OG” fans will have to spend their Halloween night without an update from their favorite moms. MTV has decided to delay airing the next Season 6 installment. 
  The network has informed International Business Times that episode 12 will air one week later than originally expected on Monday, Nov. 7, in its usual 9 p.m. EDT timeslot. So, what’s the reason for the delay? Halloween, of course! MTV will be airing “True Life: I’m a Witch” in place of &ldq
  
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• Will Meek Mill And Drake Squash Their Beef? Nicki Minaj’s Boyfriend Talks Feuds With ‘One Dance’ Rapper, Safaree Samuels And More

  31-10-2016 20:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Meek Mill has been at the center of several hip-hop feuds lately, but one of his ongoing beefs could be coming to an end soon. In a new interview, the Philadelphia rapper opened up about everything from his long-running beef with Drake, his feud with The Game, his drama with Beanie Sigel and his thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s ex Safaree Samuels.
  
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• Mysterious 'thing' seen swimming in Alaska river

  31-10-2016 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is it a river monster, a rope or something else entirely? View the video evidence of an unexplained object or critter going for a swim.
  
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• Who needs a key? Toyota enables smartphone engine start

  31-10-2016 19:55 via cnet.com
  
  Anticipating more car sharing, Toyota develops the Smart Key Box, a device that lets people use their smartphones to access and start up a car, as long as they have the right codes.
  
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• Microsoft's new scheduling tool for Outlook on iOS could make it easier to book meetings

  31-10-2016 19:52 via techrepublic.com
  
  Microsoft recently announced that it was introducing a new scheduling tool for its Outlook mobile app that helps users find their coworkers' availability and book meetings.
  
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• What Is Movember? Meaning, Rules And How To Donate To Prostate Cancer Awareness

  31-10-2016 19:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  Movember is both a time of year as well as a movement. It’s when men don’t shave their mustaches for a full 30 days, but it’s also about raising money for a good cause.
  The campaign started because men were dying too young. “Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about,” the foundations says on their website. “We can’t afford to stay silent.”
  
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• When Is Election Day 2016? How Early Voting Works And May Impact Race Between Trump, Clinton

  31-10-2016 19:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  Early voting in key battleground states across the country has been giving presidential candidates the opportunity to establish early leads with all types of voters ahead of Election Day Nov. 8. Die-hard supporters are expected to vote no matter what, but those who want to avoid long lines and other potential hassles of Election Day could be likely to hit the polls early, too.
  
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• Nigeria's Arik Air to buy mostly Boeing planes to double its fleet: source

  31-10-2016 19:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Oludare Mayowa and Chijioke Ohuocha LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's largest airline Arik Air plans to nearly double its fleet to 52 planes within 10 years and has already ordered some of them from Boeing , a source at the company said on Monday. Most of the carrier's existing fleet are Boeing planes and the source, who did not wish to be identified, said the airline would buy most of the new planes from the U.S. planemaker. Privately owned Arik Air needs more planes as it aims to add internationa
  
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• No typo here: Hashtag #HillaryForPrision is trending on Twitter

  31-10-2016 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Supporters of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump apparently create a misspelled hashtag to possibly avoid censorship by the social network.
  
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• Bank of England's Carney says to extend stay at BoE by one year

  31-10-2016 19:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Monday he has decided to stay in charge of the central bank for an extra year until the end of June 2019 to help smooth Britain's departure from the European Union. Carney had the option of staying at the BoE until 2021. "I would be honored to extend my time of service as Governor for an additional year to the end of June 2019," Carney said in a letter to finance minister Philip Hammond which was published by the BoE.
  
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• SEMA wouldn't be SEMA without a 750-horsepower Mustang or two

  31-10-2016 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Eat that, Hellcat.
  
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• Soulja Boy vs. Lil Yachty Beef: Rappers End Feud After Fighting Over Model India Love

  31-10-2016 18:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  The beef between rappers Soulja Boy and Lil Yachty may win the title of hip-hop’s shortest-lived beef. After starting a feud on Saturday, the beef between the performers appears to have come to an end.
  
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• ‘Defenders’ Spoilers: Karen Page Joins Cast; Who Else Is Confirmed For The Netflix Miniseries?

  31-10-2016 18:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Marvel’s The Defenders” will feature plenty of superheroes, but it isn’t just the leading characters who will be there. Netflix confirmed that some fan favorite supporting players will also be in the mini-series.
  
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• Facebook pledges fewer content removals, new criteria as yet unclear

  31-10-2016 18:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Facebook will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, with new criteria being worked out, a senior executive said on Monday, following a row over the removal of an iconic Vietnam War photo. Only a month ago, the company and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg came into conflict after Facebook deleted the photo of a naked Vietnamese girl fleeing a napalm attack, called "The Terror of War". Solberg posted the photograph on her Face
  
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• ‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Chelsea Houska’s Latest Pregnancy Update Sparks ‘Twins’ Baby Rumor

  31-10-2016 18:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  Chelsea Houska didn’t let Halloween festivities get in the way of updating on her pregnancy. The “Teen Mom 2” lead took to social media on Sunday to share a new bump photo with fans.
  “Mama deer BUMP update!” Chelsea captioned a shot of herself in her Halloween getup. At “almost” 25 weeks pregnant, the 25-year-old said she’s noticing a lot of differences with her second pregnancy. “Bump is growing a lot faster and bigger than it did with
  
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• Insanely heavy blue jeans stand up all on their own

  31-10-2016 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  Meet what may be the world's heaviest pair of jeans, a 38-ounce fashion monster that is more armor than pants.
  
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