Cuts in line at restaurant
After finishing his speech at Paramount theater, Obama visits Franklin Barbecue, a very popular restaurant in the area that usually has a line of customers waiting at the door daily before it opens. Obama cuts to the front of the line to place a takeout order for himself and the party traveling with him. To make up for cutting in the line, Obama buys food for a group of customers. One customer, Bruce Finstad, was in line with his daughter and took the President up on his offer and orders three pounds of beef, two pounds of ribs, a half-pound of sausage and turkey, as well another half-pound each of sausage and turkey for his wife and daughter. Obama responds:
Hold on now. How many folks are you guys feeding? Just kidding.
After first pulling out a wad of $20 bills, Obama pays the $300 tab with a credit card.
Returns to Cleveland
James decides to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a Sports Illustrated story, James says:
When I left Cleveland, I was on a mission. I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling. Our city hasn’t had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn’t realize that four years ago. I do now.
Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison posts on Twitter:
I am shocked & disappointed in today’s news. However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories.
Kurdish foreign minister removed
Iraqi officials report Kurdish Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has been removed by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. This occurred as Kurds launched a boycott following comments made by al-Maliki linking ISIS extremists and Baathists to the Kurdish Regional Government in Irbil. The Kurds strongly dispute al-Maliki’s allegations, claiming he wants to scapegoat the Kurds for his failures in northern Iraq and divert attention from how ISIS militants have poured into Iraq and waged warfare against the government.
Matteo Trentin wins stage seven
In a race that was too close to call, freeze frame photographs show Matteo edged out Peter Sagan to win stage seven. The course begins in Epernay and ends in Nancy and is 145.7 miles (234.5 km) long. Matteo says:
This win is for Cav and for the team. It’s beautiful because it came after six days of bad luck.
Book slips from #1 spot
Clinton’s book, Hard Choices, is knocked out of its number one spot on the bestseller’s list by Edward Klein’s Blood Feud: The Clintons vs. the Obamas. Klein’s book is about tensions between Bill and Hillary Clinton and the Obamas. Hard Choices still leads the list in Hardcover Nonfiction, but trails when print and e-books are combined. Nielsen Bookscan figures show Carson has sold 162,000 books, while Clinton has sold 177,000.
Sues over heroin video
Jolie takes legal action against the Daily Mail over a video of her from the 1990’s that they published online. The newspaper claims the 16-minute video, originally published by The National Enquirer, shows Jolie when she was a heroin user. According to an article published in Daily Mail on July 8, 2014, the video was taken by Franklin Meyer. Meyer claims he was Jolie’s drug dealer when she lived in New York. Although Jolie has discussed her drug problems with reporters in the past, the Times reports that she views the Daily Mail‘s publication of the video as a “gross violation of her privacy.”
Missile attacks kills 19
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reports missiles fired at government troops near the Russian border killed 19 servicemen. A Defense Ministry spokesman says four other troops died, but does not elaborate on the circumstances regarding those deaths.
Barcelona transfer
Liverpool announces that Suarez, the player involved in the biting incident, is going to Barcelona and has signed a five-year contract with the team. Spanish football and Bleacher Report UK expert Guillem Balague reports the deal is worth £64 million. The Reds confirm this on their official website:
Liverpool FC confirms that Luis Suarez will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona. We would like to thank Luis for his contribution and the role he played in helping bring Champions League football back to Anfield. Everyone at Liverpool Football Club wishes Luis and his family well for the future.
Suarez released a statement on Liverpool’s website
It is with a heavy heart that I leave Liverpool for a new life and new challenges in Spain. Both me and my family have fallen in love with this club and with the city. But most of all I have fallen in love with the incredible fans. You have always supported me and we, as a family, will never forget it, we will always be Liverpool supporters. I hope you can all understand why I have made this decision. This club did all they could to get me to stay, but playing and living in Spain, where my wife’s family live, is a lifelong dream and ambition. I believe now the timing is right.
Uranium theift
The militant group takes a uranium compound from a university lab in Mosul. Officials tell CNN that the compound that was taken is a small amount that is not of weapon grade, and they expressed minimal concern. A letter from Iraq’s U.N. ambassador about the uranium compounds asks for help as the country struggles with a deadly insurgency:
To stave off the threat of their use by terrorists in Iraq or abroad.
Confirms new album
The artist partners with Sony Music’s RCA Records to distribute his new material and help with radio promotion. The album, as yet untitled, will be out around Black Friday. He says that the type of content he is known for, western fare like Rodeo and Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), will be well-represented.
If you had to put it in a box for me, it’d be Garth Music. You’re damn straight we’ll do cowboys songs on this album.
Maps adds distance measure
Google announces a new mapping tool that makes it easier to measure distances on Maps. The new feature allows the user to see how many miles a road trip covers. It is currently possible to get distance information with Maps via Directions, My Maps, or Maps Labs functions, but the new feature promises to make it easier to access the data.
Tickets up to $20,000
Ticket prices for this weekend’s match between Argentina and Germany at Maracana Stadium in Brazil are approaching $20,000 each. Tickets being sold on Ebay are in a range of $3000-$18,000. Stub Hub sold completely out of tickets. Viagogo, and online ticket re-seller, has tickets listed from $5000 – $20,000.
Emmy nomination
President Obama and HealthCare.gov receive an Emmy nomination. Obama’s satirical interview with Zach Galifianakis on the web series Between Two Ferns received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Short-Format-Live Action Entertainment. The clip has been viewed over 22 million times, and some credit the spoof interview with boosting the enrollment in the Affordable Care Act through the HealthCare.gov website.
$349 flower bouquet
1-800-FLOWERS.com partners with Thicke and are offering two floral arrangements named after his songs, Get Her Back and Forever Love. The Get Her Back bouquet consists of 100 long-stemmed red roses and costs $349.99. The Forever Love bouquet consists of 18 long-stemmed roses and cost either $64.99 or $89.99.
Toxicology report negative
The toxicology report on Cooper Harris comes back negative, meaning there were no medications or anything out of the ordinary in the young boy’s system when he died from hyperthermia. The report and the autopsy report, which found the child’s cause of death “consistent with hyperthermia” and that investigative information “suggests the manner of death is homicide,” will not be released to the public until the investigation is complete.
Emmy nominations
Orange is The New Black is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and House of Cards is nominated for Outstanding Drama series. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are nominated for lead actor and actress for their work on House of Cards. Taylor Schilling is nominated in the lead comedy actress category for Orange is the New Black. Additionally, Ricky Gervais is nominated in the lead comedy actor category for Derek.
CEO rallies employees
Nadella sends a 3,000 word email to all Microsoft employees, encouraging them to be productive and stick to the core value of Microsoft, helping people get things done. He also expresses a belief that Microsoft’s software and hardware will “set the bar” for productivity in the future:
Microsoft has a unique ability to harmonize the world’s devices, apps, docs, data and social networks in digital work and life experiences so that people are at the center and are empowered to do more and achieve more with what is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity — time!
Greipel wins stage six
The stage six course spans from Arras to Reims and is 121.167 miles (195 km) long. Due Kittel’s mechanical issues, German rider Andre Greipel was put in a good position and was able to pull ahead in the final mile and win the race.
19 Emmy nominations
The 66th Emmy nominations are announced, and the fantasy saga, Game of Thrones, receives 19 Emmy nominations, including nominations for: best drama, best writing and best supporting actor and actress. These nods for GOT brings HBO’s number of total nominations to 99.
Kurds boycott Cabinet meetings
Iraq’s Kurds say they will ask politicians to stay away from Cabinet meetings. They are asking Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down and blame him for not stopping the Sunni militant offensive that is sweeping through the country. Deputy Prime Minister Roz Nouri Shawez, the highest level Kurdish official in the government:
Such statements are meant to hide the big security fiasco by blaming others, and we announce our boycott of Cabinet meetings.