Who Wore it Better: Kate or Madonna?

Kate Middleton, Madonna (Robin Bell/Daily Mail & Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

Kate Middleton, Madonna (Robin Bell/Daily Mail & Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

On the left we have Kate Middleton, known officially as the Duchess of Cambridge, but also, you know, Prince William's incredibly stylish new bride. She was spotted rocking this pretty number with her long, enviable, blown-out locks a'flowing and her radiant, tanned skin a'glowing. She and Wills were having dinner at the Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire as part of Prince Philip's 90th birthday celebration and the dress was such a smart choice; the color is so festive and the cut is so family dinner-appropriate. Bravo.

Inflatable Shark Among 300 New Species Discovered in Philippines

A treasure trove of hundreds of new species may have been discovered in the Philippines, including a bizarre sea star that feeds exclusively on sunken driftwood and a deep-sea, shrimp-eating shark that swells up to scare off other predators.

Scientists braved leeches and a host of venomous creatures from the mountains to the sea to uncover more than 300 species that are likely new to science. These findings include dozens of new insects and spiders, more than 50 colorful new sea slugs and a number of deep-sea armored corals "which protect themselves against predatory nibbles from fish by growing large, spiky plates," said researcher Terrence Gosliner, dean of science and research collections at the California Academy of Sciences and leader of the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition.

Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences and their colleagues from the University of the Philippines and the National Museum of the Philippines conducted a 42-day expedition this past spring to survey Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippine archipelago, as well as its surrounding waters. [Image Gallery: Colorful Creatures of the Philippines]

Walmart Canada signs deal with Target Canada for 39 Zellers locations

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Walmart has signed a deal with Target Canada to take over leases at up to 39 stores currently operated by Zellers Inc., the discount retailer Target is acquiring in in its expansion into Canada.

Terms of the transaction, announced Friday, were not disclosed.

Target signed a deal earlier this year to take over up to 220 Zellers locations from Hudson's Bay Co. for more than $1.8 billion.

Target announced the first 105 Zellers locations that it plans to convert to Target stores last month in conjunction with an initial payment.

The U.S.-based retailer is expected to continue to select additional locations before it makes a second payment in the fall.

Zellers locations that Target acquires, but does not convert to its banner, are expected to be leased back to Zellers or potentially other retailers.

For Walmart, Friday's deal could lead to a major expansion of the company in Canada, where it is already the biggest retailer in revenues and this country's third-largest employer, with 85,000 workers.

Woman finds son she gave up for adoption 36 years ago on Facebook

Liverpool courier Pat Corlett logged into Facebook one day to find a message from a stranger waiting for her.

Chris Haworth, 36, wrote "Hi my name is Chris and I was born on 22nd June 1975. You may not want to reply to this ..."

The last time Pat had seen Chris — known then as David — was when he was six days old and she was giving him up for adoption.

"It was like a bomb going off, but a nice bomb," Pat, 54, said of the unexpected contact.

Chris told his birth mother that he enjoyed a happy childhood with his adoptive family, and now works as a coach driver. He kept David as his middle name.

Pat had long wondered what happened to the little boy she gave up when she was just 18, but was hesitant to search for him.

Jennifer Aniston Brings New Beau Justin Theroux To 'Inside the Actors Studio' Taping

It was Take Your Boyfriend To Work Day for Jennifer Aniston!

The actress, 42, brought along new beau Justin Theroux to a taping of Bravo's "Inside the Actors Studio" with James Lipton in New York City on Thursday.

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The actor-screenwriter, 39, sat in the front row while Jen taped the interview, which will air next month.

"Whenever there would be a lull, she would just look at him and give him a wink and go back to what she was doing," second-year Actors Studio MFA student Christina Schudel told People. "She was just so relaxed and so open, so lovable from beginning to end. Such a sweetheart."

Canada's most frequently stolen cars

First, the good news: car thefts in Canada are on the decline. But the bad news is StatsCan latest numbers show over 108,000 vehicles were stolen in 2009 - obviously still a lot of cars.

 

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) published its list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles, a list that includes an equal number of older import brands and luxury SUVs. Often those vehicles, particularly high-value cars like the Hummer H2 and the Cadillac Escalade, are exported out of the country, which in years past would have meant they were gone forever. But the federal government's passage of Bill S-9 - a law that gives the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) increased authority to seize stolen cars meant for export - has helped stem the flow of contraband cars out of the country, particularly at ports in Montreal and Halifax. In fact, IBC reports it recovered $30.7 million dollars worth of vehicles, including the seizure of 600 automobiles meant for export.

Unusual Things Happened

What an unusual sap toat ab on this warm and sunny summer day. I wasn't ready for such a event in the million years. I guess I must be getting old or something.

Michael Bay: Spielberg wanted to fire Megan Fox from 'Transformers' after her Hitler remarks

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Michael Bay says Steven Spielberg demanded he dismiss Megan Fox from the third "Transformers" film after she compared Bay to Hitler.

Bay tells GQ magazine in an article appearing in its July issue that Spielberg, who is an executive producer on the film, told the director to "fire her right now" after Fox made the Hitler remarks to a British magazine last year.

Fox told the magazine before production began on the third "Transformers" installment that Bay "wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is."

The 25-year-old actress was replaced by Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," which opens next week.

Best deals in real estate

Picking the right place to buy real estate in today's market is no easy feat. Many Canadian cities have seen huge increases in home prices during recent years, but if history is any guide, those aren't necessarily the best places to buy now.

After all, real estate needs to be affordable. Property values in a given city can rise dramatically for several years, but the forces of supply and demand eventually put the brakes on. If you buy in an area where homes have been priced out of reach for a large segment of the population, the demand for houses will inevitably fall, and prices will stabilize or even decline. If you plan to be in the real estate market for the long term, you would be much better off investing in a home in a city where prices are rising fast, but where there's still lots of upside room.

That's why MoneySense has spent three years fine-tuning a unique, scientific approach for finding Canada's hottest properties. It allows us to dig deeper into the real estate numbers and come up with the cities where you'll find the top deals. Best of all, our method is straightforward and easy to understand.

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It's hard to make money on your investments if your mutual fund company is skimming too much off the top. Mutual fund fees, which are used to pay fund managers and financial advisers, average about 2.5 per cent in Canada, and they are taken out of the fund regardless of how they perform. That means if the investments in your fund gain by 6.5 per cent a year, you'll only get about a four per cent annual return after fees.

If you switch to a lower-cost fund, such as Mawer Canadian Balanced Retirement Savings Fund, McLean Budden Balanced Growth Fund, or Phillips, Hager & North Monthly Income Fund, that fee could drop to as low as one per cent. On a $100,000 portfolio, given equivalent performance of the underlying investments, you could save as much as $125 in fees a month, which adds up to $1,500 each year.

Tom Cruise Shows Off His Muscular 'Rock Of Ages' Transformation

Like a fine wine, Tom Cruise seems to be getting better with age!

The 48-year-old superstar Tweeted a sneak peek of himself as '80s hard rocker Stacee Jaxx from his upcoming musical movie, "Rock of Ages."

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The handsome actor is seen shirtless in the pic, sporting long brown locks, multiple tattoos, boots, and bulging biceps!

In the classic stage version of the musical, Tom's character belts Bon Jovi's legendary "Wanted Dead or Alive" -- but will Tom be able to hit the notes for Adam Shankman's screen adaptation? Katie Holmes thinks so.

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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com , Katie recently told Access she can't wait for moviegoers to get an earful of her hubby's fantastic singing voice.

Kindle 3 Review To Check

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Today’s science lesson: How to microwave your food - Yahoo! Shine

Most of us have microwaves.

Most of us also have lukewarm/soggy/burnt microwave horror stories to share.

There’s a science behind mastering the kitchen’s most convenient appliance.

The web series “Smarter Every Day” answers the question, “Where is the best spot in the microwave?”

No, it’s not the middle of the carousel.

Royal newlyweds take "small" entourage to North America

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take an entourage of seven people on their upcoming visit to North America, palace officials said on Wednesday.

The team, which British media described as unusually small, will not include a separate dresser for Kate Middleton, who married Prince William in a glittering royal ceremony on April 29 and has since become a top fashion icon.

The Duchess will also do without a lady-in-waiting, an official female companion, although she will be accompanied by her hairdresser James Pryce.

The couple flies out to Canada on June 30, in the Duchess' first official overseas trip as a member of the monarchy.

Beer, burgers, and pretty girls

As business models go, it's all pretty straightforward: beer, fried food, and pretty girls who smile a lot and show some skin. And it's successful, too. The 'Hooters' chain has made a lot of money that way, but so have a number of other chains. For evidence, see this story by Jason Daley, for Entrepreneur: 'Breastaurants' Ring Up Big Profits.

Franchises inspired by the Hooters model — such as Celtic-themed sports bar chain Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery and faux mountain sports lodge chain Twin Peaks — have expanded rapidly over the last half decade, while corporate-owned chains like Brick House Tavern + Tap and Bone Daddy's House of Smoke are picking up steam regionally. In fact, for the next couple of years, this segment (often referred to as "breastaurants") is poised to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant categories….

OK, so it works. But it is also a business model that draws its share of criticism. A man doesn't have to be a total prude to find himself thinking, "hmm…would I want my daughter / girlfriend / sister working there?" And if not, "why am I so comfortable with other people's daughters / girlfriends / sisters working there?"

Healthy Foods That Make You Fat

Some so­-called smart eats are just junk food in disguise. Cut back on them and your thighs will thank you. Chips, gooey desserts, anything that starts with fried — you know to fight off these calorie cows with a stick. What's tricky is that some foods with famously healthy reputations are actually worse for your weight.

Sushi Rolls

The veggies and seaweed wrap are low-cal, but a lot of the most popular rolls are slathered with cream cheese or mayo (e.g., in that spicy sauce that comes on many options), and the seafood inside may be tempura-battered. Thanks to those ingredients, a standard roll can clock in at 500 to 600 calories.

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Dried Fruit
Cup for cup, dried fruit has five to eight times more calories than the fresh kind because it has been dehydrated and is much denser. Fresh grapes, for example, have 60 calories per cup, while raisins have 460. And many brands add sugar, amping up the calorie count even more.

Man finds $17,000 in cash on sidewalk, gives it back

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A suburban Chicago man who returned a bag containing thousands of dollars to its rightful owner was told on Friday that honesty does pay.

While waiting to use an automated teller machine outside a bank in suburban Chicago on Monday, Bob Adams spotted a clear bank bag packed with cash, apparently abandoned on the sidewalk.

"Originally I thought it was a joke," Adams told Reuters on Friday, saying he wondered if the bag had been stuffed with fake money and placed on the strip mall's sidewalk by pranksters. "When I picked it up I knew it was cash," said Adams, 54, of the Chicago suburb Arlington Heights.

"He found $17,021," Sergeant Mark Hogan of the Rolling Meadows Police Department said longingly. "Just like that."

But Adams didn't scoop the money and bolt -- his parents raised him to be honest, he said.

"There was no dilemma on me returning it," said Adams, an engineer at a Chicago hospital.

Adams then brought the bag into the nearby JPMorgan Chase & Co. bank branch and showed the manager, who said it wasn't their money.

Deterred but not having second thoughts, Adams combed the bag for clues. Using receipts from the bag, Adams and a bank manager determined the cash was destined for a drugstore ATM several miles away, but the cash was somehow mislaid by the ATM-filling company Loomis.

Loomis employees were already searching for the money when they received the call, Sergeant Hogan said.

7 Tips for Caring for Your Bras

As the most delicate of delicates, bras require special care to keep their shape. But let's be reasonable here: Who has the time to hand-wash their bras after every wearing? Here are a few tips for keeping the convenience of machine washing, without stretching and distorting any of your undergarments.
  • When you're separating your clothes for laundry day, hook the back of each bra, so the hooks don't snag any fabric.

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  • Be sure to wash your bras in a lingerie bag. This should minimize stress on the garment during the wash cycle. Follow the instructions on the label to make sure that you've selected the correct water temperature for the cycle, too.

  • Be sure to use a mild detergent when you wash bras. (Our Cleaning Products Lab recommends a detergent like Woolite that's designed for delicate fabrics.) Stronger detergents can deteriorate the fabric (so your bras will look less pretty the more that you wash them) and degrade the Lycra or Spandex in the band (meaning that your bras will stretch over time).

Regular soda or diet soda—which is worse?

The other day, as I wheeled my cart down the soft-drink aisle to pick up some seltzer, my 3-year-old pointed at the soda and said (loudly),“Soda’s baaaaaaad.” First thought: I’ve never directly said that to you… but right on, little man! Still, I didn’t want my preschooler schooling all the people who’d come to pick up pop (as we call it where I grew up). That’s just rude. So I said, “Well, we like seltzer better, right?”

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While I don’t go around telling people soda is “baaaaaad,” I don’t think it’s good: it’s full of sugars or sugar substitutes; some kinds of soda, namely colas, contain phosphoric acid, which, according to some studies, may harm bones. That said, I don’t always avoid soda: now and then, I’ll order one to have with a burger or with popcorn at the movies. I usually order a Diet Coke. Why? For years, I drank tons of diet soda—and that’s what my taste buds grew to like. But when it comes to diet soda versus regular soda, what’s really the better choice?

Downsized: Family lives mortgage-free in 320-square-foot home

It’s being called the ultimate downsize.

Two years ago, Gary and Debra Jordan were living in a spacious 2000-square-foot home. When Gary lost his job as a construction manager, they struggled to make their mortgage payments. Both took on odd jobs, working long hours and spending less time together just to stay afloat.

So they downsized.

The Arkansas couple found a local builder on Craigslist who custom-built them a new shotgun-style home — for less than $20,000.

They now live mortgage-free in a 320-square-foot home with their 13-year-old home-schooled son, Max, who sleeps in a loft above the hallway.


As for the major size adjustment, the family has no complaints:

"It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have," Debra says. "We just wanted a simple life and this helped contribute to that peaceful feeling. Not always rushing to make payments on a gigantic home."

IATA unveils new airport security check featuring iris scans, information chips in passports

SINGAPORE - Eye scanners and information chips inside passports may soon be coming to an airport near you as the airline industry seeks to sharply reduce security check-in time and inconvenience.

The International Air Transport Association unveiled a mock-up Tuesday in Singapore of what it dubbed the "Checkpoint of the Future," where passengers separated by security risk would walk through one of three high-tech, 20-foot-long (6.1-meters-long) tunnels that can quickly scan shoes and carry-on luggage and check for liquids and explosives.

"Passengers should be able to get from curb to boarding gate with dignity," IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani said. "That means without stopping, stripping or unpacking, and certainly not groping."

Airlines are seeking ways to win back passengers put off by long and irritating airport security measures who have opted to travel instead by train, boat or car. IATA said Monday it expects the industry's profit this year to plummet to $4 billion from $18 billion last year.

U.S. Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole said he thinks IATA's security system, which it hopes to implement within five years, is a great idea.

Products you should only buy once

My Granny always used to say, "Buy cheap - buy twice." She had a point. In our current world of quick fixes, low cost and disposable goods, we don't have an expectation that things should last, let alone last a lifetime. (For further reading, see Expensive Purchases That Can Save You Money.)

In a relatively short amount of time, we have seen our nation swap the practice of investing in quality, long-lasting items, for the consumption of large quantities of mass-produced, low quality merchandise. But perhaps there are some items where paying for quality really does pays off. Where, with careful choice and wise investment, they may even last you a lifetime.

Here we look at four useful things that you could expect to buy today and use for the rest of your life.

A Good Chef's Knife
Why spend money on a good knife? Well, a good quality knife is an investment piece. Your chef's knife is the single most used tool for every meal. It is the workhorse in the kitchen.

It is going to do the chopping, the splitting, the peeling of large fruits or vegetables, the cutting of meats and the list goes on, so make sure that you are able to hold the knife in your hand before you purchase it.

Don't shy away from spending money on a single chef knife. It will last you decades if you care for it. Avoid knives that have a serrated cutting edge and do not believe any fad-marketing claim that suggests that the knife will never need sharpening. A good knife will need regular sharpening.

The Kindle Reader

Absolutely everyone has loved the encounter of shifting in the paper-made guides from the on the web or regular bookstores to a a lot extra sophisticated and electronically-controlled Kindle ebook reader. Using this so-called advancement, the viewers require not wait in line any longer seeing that the products required for studying as well as things to become read through are delivered right straight to this digital guide reader.

There are actually two recognised Kindles which were developed by Amazon. They are the initial Kindle then Kindle 2. The latter displays more demands from your public right now this is exactly why it can’t be denied that many would like to know Where by To acquire Kindle two. It is actually in fact genuine that this gadget has it all and possessing one among these gadgets is everyone’s desire at present.

You will discover primary outlets that may be identified on line which built Kindle ebook reader available in response to those that would love to have them. That means you will not need to fear on how or in which to get a single. A single answer to this kind of question is not surprisingly Amazon. Their site offers the Kindle that you are looking for. This availability was performed due to the growing request through the public. One more venue to shop for this ebook reader is eBay which can be also among the leading on-line shops that folks use to go to.

5 Factors That Impact the Value of Your Home

Selling your house can be a huge headache--especially when you're selling it in today's buyer's real estate market. One of the most challenging aspects to deal with is determining your home's value. When it comes to fixing a fair price, homeowners always shoot high. After all, you love your house and you know how much work you've put into it. Won't someone else appreciate it as much as you do?

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The short answer is no. An experienced real estate agent will take the emotional factor out of the equation and help you come up with a realistic market value for your house. But if you want to sell your house yourself without a realtor--or you just want to be prepared for the number they advise--here are five factors that can heavily skew the asking price of your home.

1. Location

We've all heard how important "location, location, location" is, and with good reason. A great house in a bad location can knock as much as 50 percent off the value. If you have the nicest, most expensive house in your average neighborhood, then the value is also going to be much lower than it would be if you had the least expensive house in a nice neighborhood. Other factors, like freeways, proximity to a landfill or sewage treatment center, and train tracks, can knock 10 to 15 percent or more off the value of your home. This is why it's so important to shop location first when you're buying a house; you can always add home improvements, but moving it to another neighborhood isn't going to happ

Students paid $100,000 not to go to college

It sounds like a teenager's dream and a parent's nightmare.

Peter Thiel, PayPal's co-founder, is paying 24 college-aged students $100,000 to just say no — to college.

For two years, winners of the 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellowship have focused on developing business ideas instead of heading to class.

The fellows will work in Silicon Valley with a network of more than 100 mentors where they  "will pursue innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship and begin to build the technology companies of tomorrow," the press release states.

Two Canadians are among those selected.

Eden Full, a 19-year-old woman passionate about making solar power more affordable, is the founder of Roseicollis Technologies, an enterprise she began at the age of 15. Her SunSaluter, a solar-panel-rotation system, currently provides electricity for two small villages in Kenya.

Albertan Gary Kurek, also 19, has spent the last four years developing mobility aids. Inspired by his grandmother's battle with cancer, he built her a walker-wheelchair hybrid that adjusts to a user's moment-by-moment power needs and encourages strength restoration.

Burger King joins wave of fast-food chains developing a 21st century image

Burger King is revamping its menu to meet demands by women and families who have somewhat deserted its restaurants in recent years.

Changes to the food lineup, reported by the Miami Herald, will aim to make salads and smoothies as much of a fixture as the flame-broiled Whopper.

A new homestyle burger on a brioche bun, with thick-cut bacon, romaine lettuce and spicy pepper grill sauce, is among the items currently being tested.

The locations will also get a makeover, following in the footsteps of cheap eateries that have taken pages from the Starbucks playbook, from McDonald's to A&W to Subway.

So, like many others, Burger King is planning to reinvent itself. Clever promotions aren't enough for owners 3G Capital.

"Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce," began the memorable Burger King commercial jingle written by Barry Manilow in 1973. "Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way."

The human Burger King mascot, introduced in 1955 at the first location in Miami, and reincarnated as a post-modern masked character in the past decade, was also given a pink slip, along with the advertising agency.

The Single Best Ab Exercise You Can Do

Memorial Day is gone and so is your trim waistline. You don't have time to fool around with silly ab routines now. You need something that works.

So how about the best ab exercise known to man? Or at least to a reputable scientific journal?

It's called a combination swiss ball pike and roll-out.

Sounds like a medieval torture device. But it's actually easy to learn and extremely efficient. In fact, you can probably get a killer ab workout by doing this move fewer than 10 times.

"If someone was looking at one exercise and wanted to make sure he was getting the most abdominal work done in a way that makes him look better and function better," says trainer Nick Tumminello, "this is the exercise to do."

To start the pike/roll-out, simply hold yourself in a pushup position with your feet on a swiss ball. (To make the exercise easier, move the swiss ball towards your belly button) With your body in a plank (straight) position, keep your legs straight and push your hips towards the ceiling while keeping your back flat. After straightening your hips and coming back to the start position, push your body backwards on the ball until your arms are fully extended in front of you and your legs are fully extended behind you.

Here's the video, courtesy of Nick Tumminello:

Why does this work so well? As the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy states:

Best credit cards if you carry a balance

MoneySense crunched the numbers for 20 of the lowest interest rate credit cards in Canada to find out which ones are best if you carry a balance of $1,000, $5,000 and $15,000 throughout the year. We also factored in annual fees.

Some cards require that you have an excellent credit rating, and one—our top card, the ScotiaLine secured Visa—requires you to use your home or other assets to secure the card.

The cards are listed below, from best to worst.

Best cards if you carry a $1,000 balance

Scotialine Visa (secured)
Interest Rate (%): 4.00
Fee: $0
Total cost in interest and fees over one year with a balance of $1,000: $40.00
Secured line of credit, usually by creating a second mortgage on residential property or securing existing investments. This has one-time set up costs usually ranging from $200-$600.

Capital One SmartLine Platinum MasterCard
Interest Rate (%): 5.99
Fee: $0
Total cost in interest and fees over one year with a balance of $1,000: $59.90
Rate good till June 2014 then changes to prime + 4.99%. Need a high credit rating to qualify.

Russell Peters says he felt like he was 'drowning' at Charlie Sheen Toronto gig

TORONTO - Canadian comedian Russell Peters says he felt like he was "drowning" onstage during his recent gigs with Charlie Sheen in Toronto.

In mid-April, Peters interviewed Sheen at Massey Hall for two nights as part of the troubled TV star's ramshackle "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour.

On the first night, many in attendance said they felt that the show was a mess and that Peters outshone Sheen, who was giving short answers to his questions and barely engaging him in conversation. As a result, some fans walked out early.

"I was swimming for my life up there," Peters said Monday in a phone interview to promote Tuesday's release of his new DVD, "The Green Card Tour, LIVE from the O2 Arena."

"The first night was like pulling teeth and I even told him when we got off, I go: 'Dude, you're killing me up there. You're not giving me anything.' And he goes, 'Yeah, I'm sorry man, I'm just tired.'

"And I go: 'All right, whatever, but you know, if you want these shows to go well, you're going to have to help me a little bit there, kid ... a brown man is drowning up there.' The second night was much better."

Peters said a "mutual friend" of his and Sheen's called him and asked him to help out in the Toronto shows, "because I guess it was a sinking ship at that point, and he was the captain."