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I feel that when he talks about me, he should talk about me with enthusiasm. He was just monotone when he mentioned me. I was upset about that. I talked to Rex Ryan before the game, and I said he should use enthusiasm when he talks about me, but he just laughed it off” -Martellus Bennett
CHICAGO NEWS
• A list of names were posted online for only a day on the Hyde Park List Tumblr page naming a dozen straight and gay undergraduate University of Chicago students of “gender-based violence” reports DNAinfo. It may be the work of another student who did not feel the university properly handled their sexual assault complaint. [DNAINFO CHICAGO]
• Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to decriminalize marijuana possession statewide. According to the Chicago Tribune, in 2012 Chicago passed a law that allowed police to issue tickets of $250 to $500 for someone caught with 15 grams or less of pot (the equivalent of about 25 cigarette-sized joints). [CHICAGO TRIBUNE]
NATIONAL NEWS
• I’ll take 2 pork tacos with a side of meth please. Customers in Denver armed with code phrases such as “six pack” or “yellow cups” could order methamphetamine with their meal from a Denver based taco truck. “After conducting five wiretaps over five weeks, fifty-five pounds of meth was taken off the streets.” Washington Post reports, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, 37 was the alleged leader of the Gonzalez drug trafficking organization, who ran the operation out of his BMW. [WASHINGTON POST]
WORLD NEWS
• Air and missle strikes by the United States and it’s Arab allies were launched targeting dozens of Islamic State fighters and members of a separate al Qaeda-linked group. At least 20 Islamic State fighters were killed in strikes that hit at least 50 targets in Raqqa and Deir al-Zor provinces in Syria’s east. The Islamic State did vow revenge for the attacks. President Obama will be headed to “New York for the U.N. General Assembly where he will try to rally more nations behind his drive to aggressively take on Islamic State.” [REUTERS]
SPORTS
• DA BEARS!! The Chicago Bears defeated the NY Jets 27-19 at MetLife Stadium Monday night. This is the second win on the road for the bears who beat the 49ers. This is the second loss in a row for the Jets who lost last week to Green Bay. The Bears are currently 2-1 tied in 1st place of NFC North with the Detroit Lions.
“The Bears won with defense, limiting the NFL’s top rushing offense to 114 yards, and forcing Jets kicker Nick Folk to boot four field goals. If the unit continues to improve throughout the season, the Bears could be poised for a playoff run, especially with a dynamic offense full of playmakers.” Green Bay Packers are up next on Sunday. [USA TODAY]
BUSINESS
• Carlo Imò has been appointed Head of Kering Asia Pacific, effective December 1st, 2014. He will succeed Mimi Tang and become the main representative of Kering in the Asia Pacific region where he will support the international expansion of Kering brands in Asia Pacific. Kering, previously PPR, counts luxury and sports brands Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Pomellato, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Puma in its portfolio. [KERING]
CELEBRITIES
• Actress Emma Roberts is collaborating with affordable jewelry line, BaubleBar, for a 19 piece collection launching today. The Guest Bartender campaign will be driven via social media (#AsToldByEmma) and e-mail marketing. [WWD]
• Let’s make it official, our divorce that is. Kris Jenner, momager to the Kardashian/Jenner klan has filed for divorce from Bruce Jenner after 22 years of marriage. Filed on Monday, Sept. 22, citing irreconcilable differences, they had been previously been divorced. He was spotted playing a round of golf with former Bears Brian Urlacher last week. [US WEEKLY]
FASHION
• Pharell Williams has collaborated with French leather goods company Moynat to launch a limited edition capsule range of handbags shaped like vintage steam locomotives. They will be available at Colette Paris Oct. 13. [BURO 24/7]
• Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette is getting a capsule collection dedicated to her which includes “T-shirts, sweaters, bags, coin purses and shoes, all of which feature the cat’s cartoonised face.” [VOGUE UK]
LOOK OF THE DAY
• ZAC POSEN & MODEL TAO OKAMOTO AT METROPOLITAN OPERA OPENING
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