San Diego Padres MLB 2015 Trade News, Rumors: Padres Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade

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San Diego Padres MLB 2015 Trade News, Rumors: Padres Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres have been very active during the offseason over turning their roster and looking for way to get better on the field. That continued as the MLB was getting ready to officially launch the 2015 regular season yesterday when the team pulled off another big trade with the Atlanta Braves. The Padres were the last club this year to submit its 25 man active roster for he regular season and know the reason why has been discovered.

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The San Diego Padres remain active on the trade market looking to improve themselves on the field

First the details of the trade: San Diego gets Closer Craig Kimbrel and OF Melvin Upton Jr.

Atlanta gets pitching prospect Matt Wisler, minor league outfielder Jordan Paroubeck, and outfielders Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin, along with the 41st pick in the MLB draft to be held this Summer.

This is the side effects of two teams that are over turning their roster and rebuilding. Maybin and Quentin were purchased out of the San Diego outfield after the team traded for Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, and Wil Myers.

Kimbrel was entering the second year of a $42 million our year deal and Melvin Upton Jr. has a little north of $46 million and three years left on his deal. Obviously this was cost cutting move for the Braves as they today designated Quentin for assignment and will look to trade him and whatever amount of his 8million dollar salary they can get another team to pick up.

It is being reported by multiple sources that Quentin was only included in the deal to balance out the money and because the Padres simply had too many outfielders. When healthy Quentin is a above average bat with middle of the lineup skills. However his defense in the outfield is a big minus but he might fit a lot better with an American League club.

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News: Filming to Start This Summer

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News: Filming to Start This Summer

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Christian Post Report – A Netflix original series “House of Cards”

President Frank Underwood is returning for another term as U.S. President in the next season of Netflix’s “House of Cards.” Season 4 of the original political drama on Netflix was officially announced by the network through its Twitter account last week.

The show’s next season will start production in the summer of 2015 and will be aired sometime 2016, although no definite premiere date has been set. “House of Cards” will see the return of Golden Globe 2015 Best Actor winner Kevin Spacey who will reprise his role as Mr. Underwood, U.S. president, and his wife, Claire Underwood, played by Robin Wright.

A New York Times report describes Kevin Spacey’s character as a “ruthless Washington politician.” He is a Democrat from South Carolina who initiates an elaborate plan to get himself into the highest position of power in the country, with the help of his wife, Mrs. Underwood. Season 3 ended with Underwood seeking re-election and it seems that in Season 4, he had won the election.

The series is based on a BBC drama series of the same title. The Netflix original series is an online-only web television series, making the episodes of the season available for multiple viewings. It is also one of the online-only web TV series that has been recognized by award bodies like the Golden Globe and the Emmys. In 2013, it garnered three Emmy awards including Outstanding Director for David Fincher. Robin Wright won the Best Actress award in the 2014 Golden Globes. The next year was Kevin Spacey’s turn, when he won Best Actor in the 2015 Golden Globes.

A VCPost report speculated on the possible plot for the upcoming season. Aside from looking at the Underwoods in the White House, it will also likely focus on Doug Stamper’s decision in an earlier season to kill Rachel Posner after she attempted to kill him and also because she was privy to the president’s secrets.

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‘Nashville’ Season 3 Spoilers: Juliette Barnes is Back and She’s Quite Disappointed With Rayna

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‘Nashville’ Season 3 Spoilers: Juliette Barnes is Back and She’s Quite Disappointed With Rayna

Christian Post Report – Avid followers of the hit musical drama TV series “Nashville” Season 3 will be glad to know that the show’s upcoming episode will feature the return of one of its beloved characters.

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Hayden Panettiere on Nashville

Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere) has been seen for most part of the season staying at home and has only talked to Avery (Jonathan Jackson) over the phone. For those familiar with the actress who played the character of the country singer, they might know that she has to attend to her real-life pregnancy. Spoiler reports indicated that her return to the small screen will still see her with a huge baby bump.

Spoiler reports for this week’s segment said that Rayna’s (Connie Britton) plan for a “star-studded” baby shower will go awry as she is pulled into Sadie’s (Laura Benanti) family drama. This will make the mother-to-be really mad, the sneak peek video for episode 17 reveals

Rayna arrives to explain her absence, but Juliette seems a little bit too upset to hear her reasons.

“I have spent the day at the police station if you can believe it. Poor Sadie,” Rayna says in the promo video. Juliette, who appears to know the real situation, didn’t really care if Sadie’s abusive husband, Pete (Jay Wilkison) is dead or alive from the shooting.

“Sadie, she just gets all the attention,” Juliette retorts. “Sadie, I mean she decides to shoot someone and she’s your number one priority, isn’t she?”

Rayna tried to patch things up, but to no avail.

“I am relieved,” Juliette claims. “I am relieved since now I know exactly where I stand. Somewhere below your precious little label and your stupid, perfect hair.”

The verbal tirade went on and on. Then everything stopped when Juliette announced: “I think my water just broke.”

“Nashville” Season 3 airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. on ABC.

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Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens Release Date, New Trailer and Poster to Be Unveiled at April 2015 Event

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Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens Release Date, New Trailer and Poster to Be Unveiled at April 2015 Event

Christian Post Report – Earlier reports indicated that the first “full” trailer for J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be featured in every showing of Marvel’s upcoming superhero film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which will be released this May 1, 2015.

Abrams, together with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, is heard to be invited to speak at the annual “Star Wars Celebration” in Anaheim, California, IB Times reported. The event, according to the publication, will be on April 16 and will likely unveil the newest trailer of Star Wars 7.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The fan-centric occasion will also feature the release of the upcoming title’s official poster.

“There’s no telling at this time how Abrams wanted the poster for his first foray into the “Star Wars” realm to look, but fans probably will get a glimpse on April 16 when it inevitably leaks online,” the media outlet said.

With regards to leaks, die-hard fansite Making Star Wars once again took the Star Wars fandom when they published a set of spoiler details for the trailer.

To mention a few, the teaser will include: A brief shot of “Captain Phasma” (Gwendoline Christie), Poe Dameron shooting down a TIE fighter, BB-8 socketed in the back of an X-Wing, Star Destroyers, The Falcon and Darth Vader’s helmet placed on a podium.

The teaser, as the site added, will run at “about a one minute and fifty seconds, just under two minutes.”

“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” is expected to hit the theatres on December 18, 2015.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Reunite Over Easter Weekend

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Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Reunite Over Easter Weekend

Jennifer Lawrence (Photo: Credit: Reuters/Eric Thayer)

Christian Post Report – Actress Jennifer Lawrence attends the ”X-Men: Days of Future Past” world movie premiere in New York May 10, 2014.

Rumored celebrity couple Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin, after several months of not being seen together, were said to have reunited over the Easter weekend.

According to a report in US Weekly, Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence had a quick lunch followed by a stroll in Central Park during Easter weekend.

Eyewitnesses say that on Saturday, the pair arrived at Tavern on the Green separately, with the 24-year-old Jennifer Lawrence arriving first with a bodyguard and later followed by the 38-year-old Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin. The two enjoyed a quick brunch, a roast beef sandwich for Lawrence and Eggs Benedict for Martin.

After the meal, the pair were seen leaving the restaurant hand in hand. According to the report, their next destination was Strawberry Fields, also in Central Park, which is a 2.5 hectare memorial dedicated to the late John Lennon. Apparently, this was Lawrence’s special request.

In another report on ET Online, the pair reportedly spent the rest of the day together.

Chris Martin Reuters/File

Coldplay lead vocalist Chris Martin reads from a Bible before inducting British musician Peter Gabriel during the 29th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

On Easter Sunday morning, the pair were also seen at a small airport in New Jersey where they reportedly boarded a private plane to an unknown destination. They were photographed arriving at the airport separately also.

It has been a while since their last public appearance, which fueled rumors that the two had called it quits. The last time the pair went out together was at the 21st birthday of One Direction member Harry Styles in January. Prior to this, US Weekly says that the couple had cooled off last October because they could not make their schedules work, according to a source close to Martin.

Martin also spent spring break vacation with estranged wife Gwyneth Paltrow and their two kids in Mexico, which caused further speculation about the status of his relationship with Lawrence.

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Apple Watch Release Date, Price, How to Order Yours? Smartwatch Available Via Online Reservations Only

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Apple Watch Release Date, Price, How to Order Yours? Smartwatch Available Via Online Reservations Only

Christian Post Report – With the release date of Apple’s highly anticipated smartwatch, the Apple Watch, already drawing nearer, a recent report indicated that for those who are planning to buy the device should first make their online reservations.

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A report from IGN cited CNET saying that would-be buyers of Apple’s first wearable technology should bear in mind that unlike the company’s iPhone and iPad products, the Apple Watch won’t be available for them if they plan to just walk into their store to buy it.

The sales, according to the site, will only be made possible “through a reservation system” and this will be true “for the indefinite future.”

“Apple has no plans at this time to allow you to stop into a store and walk out with an Apple Watch, even after the device officially hits the market,” CNET wrote.

Buyers should be able to secure an appointment with a store representative before they can try the device for a fitting, not unless they are lucky enough to visit “an Apple Store during a lull.”

The Watch, which reportedly will cost from $349 to $17,000, will be made available on April 24. Pre-oders and online reservations will start this Friday, April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PT.

“The move to offer Apple Watch only by reservation is likely for two reasons — making sure Apple has the right inventory on hand for what consumers want and being able to walk through the process with potential buyers when they come into the store,” CNET speculated.

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News, Plot Spoilers: Filming Starts This Summer, Frank and Claire to Split?

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News, Plot Spoilers: Filming Starts This Summer, Frank and Claire to Split?

Christian Post Report – Netflix recently announced that it will once again bring back the hit political drama series “House of Cards” to its streaming service for another season. The award-winning show, which features Kevin Spacey U. S. President Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his wife, Claire, will go into a fourth season.

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Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood in “House of Cards”

Netflix’s official announcement, which was done via their social media account, stated that production for the upcoming season is scheduled to commence this summer.

Although the streaming service provider has yet to release the outing date as well as the synopsis of the show’s forthcoming chapter, a lot of speculations about the fate of the Underwoods have gone on online. One theory pointed out to the growing tension between the couple which will result to something drastic.

A report from Enstarz cited executive producer Beau Willimon’s interview with The Daily Beast wherein he discussed the “contentious points” in the show particularly that of the Frank’s treatment towards his wife.

“The scariest thing for us, narratively, was to take the core of this show, its greatest strength — this unorthodox, unholy union between these two people — and see it break apart,” Willimon talks about Frank and Claire’s deteriorating relationship. “It had to be violent, and not just physically, but psychologically. What we’re seeing is a rift. It’s had 28 years to grow stronger, and through the course of a very short amount of time in the White House, it’s come apart.”

Will the earlier theories of Claire killing Frank or the opposite come true?

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You Are Being Watched

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They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
— Acts 2:46-47

  • Greg Laurie
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    Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, California, shares the Gospel with a sold-out crowd of 19,000 for Harvest America at the American Airlines Center and Victory Park in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 5, 2014.

Christian Post Report – There is a direct connection between a Christian’s worship and a Christian’s witness. Believers are being watched both inside and outside of the church.

When you go to church every week and things are going your way, when you have the perfect little family, a great job, a nice home, and your health is good, people will look at you and say, “Well yeah, you are not living in reality. Of course you are happy.”

But then one day maybe tragedy befalls you. You lose that job or one of your children or your health. When something difficult happens and you are still praising God, that is a testimony to a lost and watching world.

Your worship is a witness to people at church as well. When nonbelievers go to church, they are checking everything out. They are taking it all in. What kind of witness are you to the people sitting near you? They may be Christians, or they may not be. They may be there for the first time—and maybe for the last time. They will form an evaluation on what they believe about God and Christianity largely based on what they see.

You might say, “Well, that is a lot of pressure, Greg.” All I am saying is that you are being watched. And I think it’s a powerful testimony when you are worshiping the Lord and a nonbeliever is standing there next to you thinking, What is this all about?

It was watching Christians worship the Lord on my high school campus that opened my heart to listen to the gospel. And then when someone shared from God’s Word, I wanted to hear it, and I ended up believing that day. My heart was opened by watching Christians worship with sincerity.

Worship is a witness.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Dating Rumors: Couple Allegedly Reunited in NYC Over Easter Weekend

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Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Dating Rumors: Couple Allegedly Reunited in NYC Over Easter Weekend

Christian Post Report – Celebrity couple Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin were reportedly seen on a romantic date in New York City over the weekend, according to reports.

According to the publication, both the “Hunger Games” star and the Coldplay front man met in an NYC restaurant, Tavern on the Green, to celebrate the Easter, after which, they boarded on a private plane on Sunday at the Teterboro Airport, New Jersey.

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Actress Jennifer Lawrence is one of the many stars affected by the biggest celebrity hacking scandal in history.

Sources for the publication went on to describe the details of the “romantic date.”

“It was an affectionate and romantic date for Chris and Jen,” an eyewitness told Us Magazine. “They arrived separately, Jen first and then waited in her car for a little bit before moving into the restaurant with her bodyguard. Then Chris got there. They made it a quick lunch, she had a roast beef sandwich and he had eggs Benedict.”

Another onlooker told The New York Post newspaper that the two went out for a walk in the park afterwards.

”They were talking softly to each other throughout the meal. As they left, she changed shoes and her sweater, and she was overheard telling him she wanted to take a walk through Strawberry Fields, and they left holding hands,” the source said.

Then on Easter Sunday, Lawrence, 24, and Martin, 38, where then snapped heading together at the mentioned Jersey airport.

Meanwhile, the “Fix You” performer was reportedly seen spending time with estranged wife Gwyneth Paltrow and kids, Apple and Moses, at a resort in Mexico last week.

Sources insist that despite the friendly terms the two were enjoying, they are still pressing ahead for their divorce plans.

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‘Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’ News: Closed Alpha Ongoing, Release Set for October 16

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‘Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’ News: Closed Alpha Ongoing, Release Set for October 16

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Christian Post Report – A screenshot of the Rainbow Six Siege Title card.

Under yet another media franchise of author Tom Clancy called “Rainbow Six,” will a new massively multiplayer online game entitled “Rainbow Six Siege” be released this coming October 16, 2015. The game is being developed by Ubisoft, as with one other Tom Clancy game, “The Division” and “Assassin’s Creed Victory.”

Prior to the game’s release, however, Ubisoft announced the conduct of a closed alpha from April 7 to April 13. In a blog in Worth Playing, Ubisoft Montreal called on interested gamers who may want to participate. The results of the closed alpha will feed into what the development is doing to improve the gameplay experience, most especially the “siege gameplay and innovative destruction technology.”

The game’s siege feature is described as “a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the enemy’s position.” Using Ubisoft Montreal’s Realblast engine, the game is said to “incorporate procedural destruction that is realistic and unscripted, meaning the environment reacts authentically, distinctively and dynamically,” depending on what type of bullets are used or the amount of explosives used. The blog further details how the closed alpha will run.

In another report in The Christian Times, Ubisoft indicated the areas that they would want to get “critical feedback” on during the alpha: test the core gameplay loops, test the server infrastructure which is also important for a good online multiplayer experience and general feedback on the game’s problem areas or issues.

In the Worth Playing piece, there was also a mention of going to the game’s official website and signing up for the waiting list for the beta test of the console and the PC versions, which is scheduled sometime later in the year.

“Rainbow Six” is a media franchise established by author Tom Clancy, after the publication of his novel “Rainbow Six,” which was about a fictional international counter-terrorist unit called “Rainbow.” The game is a first-person shooter video game.

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