The 50 Hills Most Beautiful (PHOTOS)

Wait, what? This isn't what everyone is talking about? Uh oh, now you're curious about the beautiful hills below. And if you're still looking for The Hill's "50 Most Beautiful People," try here.

1. Green hills in the Steptoe Butte State Park in Washington

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2. Sunset over hills in New Zealand

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3. Faith Hill

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4. Snowy hill getting photobombed by a neighbor hill

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5. More amazing hills in the Steptoe Butte State Park

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6. "Solsbury Hill"

7. Lauryn Hill

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8. Beverly Hills

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9. "Beverly Hills 90210"

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10. Hills in the Black Desert near Farafra, Egypt

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11. Hills right nearby, in Egypt's White Desert

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12. Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, D.C.

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13. Grant Hill

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14. Rock fence on hills in Settle, England

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15. Nestled in the stunning hills of Palouse, Wash.

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16. Windows XP's "Bliss" Hill

17. HuffPost Hill

18. Dul? Hill of "The West Wing"

19. Did I mention Lauryn Hill?

20. Hills on hills on hills (of sand)

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21. "Smokeshow" intern hill.

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22. Benny Hill

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23. Cypress Hill

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24. Cypress Hill touring along the Tuscan countryside

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25. Flag-loving Hill intern's favorite hill

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26. Hills of sand Shanshan, Xinjiang, China

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27. Hillz

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28. Bobby Hill

29. "The Hill" at Colgate University

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30. Marc Lamont Hill

31. Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

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32. Anita Hill

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33. Clouds over hills in Australia.

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34. A snowy path on a hill in Scotland

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35. Dru Hill

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36. Hills and sky, unknown location

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37. Rolling hills at the foot of the Tangkuban Perahu volcano. Near Bandung, Java, Indonesia.

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38. Jonah Hill

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39. "The Hills"

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40. West Virginia hills

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41. "One Tree Hill"

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42. Crook Hill in Derbyshire, England

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43. Beacon Hill, Boston

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44. Two Brothers Hill In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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45. Golden hills in California.

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46. Tsminda Sameba church on a hill in Gergeti, Georgia

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47. The Acropolis is definitely on a hill.

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48. Death Valley hills

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49. Hills of salt

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50. That hill those clumsy kids Jack and Jill tried to climb up

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Frank Ocean Vocal Injury Re-Shuffles OVO Fest

Singer's torn vocal cord cancels first day of Drake's gathering, pushes James Blake to day two.
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Community Health plans $3.9B acquisition

Community Health Systems Inc. plans to spend $3.9 billion to acquire Health Management Associates Inc. in a deal that would create a giant U.S. hospital chain just as the health care overhaul starts funneling millions of newly insured people into the health care system.

But Community Health wants to buy its fellow hospital operator at a discount, with shareholders assuming some of the risk that the company faces from federal investigations. Investors panned that idea, at least initially, by sending shares of Health Management plunging Tuesday after the deal was announced.

Community Health, based in Franklin, Tenn., plans to pay a combination of cash and stock valued at $13.78 for each HMA share. It also will make an additional contingent value right payment of up to $1 per share depending on how the investigations play out.

Naples, Fla.-based Health Management, also known as HMA, said Tuesday it has received a fresh round of subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, regarding physician relationships and some emergency room operations.

Community Health said its deal totals $3.9 billion, or $7.6 billion counting assumed debt. The board members of both companies have approved the deal, but regulators and HMA stockholders still have to clear it.

HMA shares sank almost 12 percent, or $1.78, to $13.14 in afternoon trading Tuesday. The stock had climbed more than 60 percent this year as of Monday, when it closed at $14.92. That's above the per-share price Community offered on Tuesday.

Separately, HMA also said Tuesday it expects to report second-quarter earnings of between 10 cents and 11 cents per share on revenue of about $1.46 billion. That's well below Wall Street expectations.

Analysts forecast, on average, earnings of 20 cents per share on $1.73 billion in total revenue, according to FactSet.

"It's a really poor performance, and if ever there was a reason for change in control, this was it," said Sheryl Skolnick, an analyst who follows the company for CRT Capital Group.

HMA said its revenue from established hospitals is expected to fall due in part to a shift in the payer mix, a reduction in surgeries and rising bad debt, which is basically uncollectible revenue.

Hospitals have been struggling with declining admissions, as patients continue to cut back on their use of the health care system, a trend that started a few years ago during the Great Recession. Federal funding cuts and growing populations of uninsured patients also have pressured profitability.

Community's second-quarter earnings plunged 64 percent as revenue slipped.

"Unfortunately the economic realities of our individual markets continue to hamper our growth, especially in smaller markets," Chairman and CEO Wayne T. Smith told analysts during a conference call.

The federal health care overhaul is expected to help ease the pressure hospitals are facing by reducing the number of uninsured patients they treat. Starting next year, the overhaul will provide income-based tax credits to help people buy coverage, and the state-and-federally funded Medicaid program will expand its coverage in several states.

Community said its planned acquisition of HMA will create a company that's well positioned to benefit from the overhaul.

The deal would create a chain with about 206 hospitals in 29 states with a heavy presence in the South. That would make it the largest hospital operator based on locations, although competitor HCA Holdings Inc. would still bring in more revenue.

Skolnick said she sees a push for growth from Community and pressure on HMA as the key factors behind the proposed deal, not the overhaul's growth opportunity.

HMA's largest shareholder, Glenview Capital Management, said last month that it wants to replace the hospital operator's current board with its own nominees to increase value for the company's investors.

"This is a deal motivated by the hardships at HMA," Skolnick said, adding that the subpoenas represent significant risks that are not going away.

The companies expect the deal to close in the first quarter of 2014, if it gets antitrust clearance and 70 percent of HMA shares are voted in favor of it.

Community Health shares fell 68 cents, or 1.4 percent, to $46.55 Tuesday afternoon, while broader trading indexes rose slightly.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/community-health-plans-3-9b-acquisition-114916022.html

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Johnny Knoxville's New Prank Movie 'Bad Grandpa' Gets Borat-Like Trailer

Johnny Knoxville is back to his usual pranks, but this time it's in a Borat-style narrative movie called "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa." Watch the trailer below. Also, check out the Venom fan film everyone is talking about in today's Dailies! » Trailer for "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" » Celebrate J.K. Rowling's and Harry Potter's birthday [...]

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Community theatre brings 'Sunshine' to GRCC | Entertainment ...

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre brings to life "Little Mary Sunshine", a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor.

Performances are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, with a 3 o'clock matinee on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Green River Community College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

From Colorado Rangers to the lovely Mary Sunshine, a chorus of giggling schoolgirls to the benevolent Indian chief, hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming stage production.

The stars of Little Mary Sunshine are talented local teens from the company's musical theatre camp.

The production is under the direction of Terry Thibodeaux Jr., a Lake Youngs Elementary teacher.

All tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 253-833-9111, ext. 4966.

For more information, visit www.heavierthanair.com.

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AUBURN ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

AUBURN AVENUE THEATER

Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.? Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec? at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Auburn Days Free Film Event and Book Swap: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10. Two films, with a series of newsreels in between, will be shown. Films: 3-4:30 p.m., ?Them?, (black and white, 1954); 5-7 p.m., ?American Graffiti?, (1973). The air-conditioned theatre has been designated an official cooling station for Auburn Days. Free bottled water, pop, and snacks available at the concession window. Film program is part of Auburn Days presented by Adventure Books of Seattle. Free admission. A large number of books will be set out on tables in the lobby for the book swap. Bring one book, or bring a dozen and swap them out for ones you actually want. The book swap runs throughout Saturday and Sunday. For more details, contact Robert Blevins at 253-929-6259 or adventurebooksofseattle@gmail.com. Info: www.adventurebooksofseattle.com.

KIDS SUMMERSTAGE SERIES

The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department presents its eight-week-long? program at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, on Wednesdays at noon. For more information, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events. Mixing free entertainment and park activities for kids and adults, the event features kid-friendly artists presenting afternoon concerts, as follows:

? Aug. 7: The Magic of Louie Foxx - An interactive magic show, featuring amazing twists that appeal to kids and the adults who bring them;

? Aug. 14: Rolie Polie Guacamole - Auburn is lucky to be on this Brooklyn New York group?s summer tour. The show is full of engaging and entertaining tunes for the whole family to enjoy;

? Aug. 21: Sing Along Fun with Nancy Stewart - Enjoy the energetic, witty music of award-winning singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart;

??Aug. 28: Johnny Bregar - Rootsy, jazzy and bluesy tunes that are simple and catchy that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

Note: The City has added an ArtRageous hands-on art activity to the July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 events. Participants will learn various art techniques from professional artists. Some craft projects will be offered as take-home projects, others will be a collaborative project, such as making a salmon coastal print with artist Amaranta Ibara. These free art activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SOUNDBITES CONCERT SERIES

City of Auburn outdoor performing art music series, a five-week series featuring a lively and eclectic musical mix. The series is supported by the Auburn Downtown Association. Performances are noon Thursdays. For more information, call the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.

??Aug. 1: Darren Motamedy (Smooth jazz)

? Aug. 8: Wally and the Beavs (?50s, ?60s Rock & Roll)

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Concerts in the Park: 1-3 p.m., Aug. 24, Matchett Park, 402 Warde St. Algona.? The Icicle River Band performs.

ASO?s Sunsets at the Mary Olson Farm: 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 15. Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn. Auburn Symphony Orchestra?s new outdoor summer chamber series.? Programs: ? Summer Serenade, Aug. 1; Animals in Music,? Aug. 15. White River Valley Historical Museum docents will give tours of the farm, including the fully restored house and barn beginning at 6 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase, and a shuttle transporting people to and from the parking lot will run one-half hour before concert start time and one-half hour after the concerts end. Concerts are festival seating, so blankets, baskets of food and low chairs are encouraged. Tickets, $17 adults, $10 students; festival Seating. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.

Summer Sounds & Cinema Series: Family-friendly outdoor entertainment, blockbuster movies, presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Lineup: ??7 p.m. Aug. 2, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. SE. Beatles tribute band, Cr?me Tangerine, and a screening of ?Dr. Seuss? The Lorax? (PG). Featured at the event is an ArtRageous hands-on art activity, led by artist Maury Toohey-Carlisle. ??7 p.m. Aug. 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. The Rae Solomon Band performs. The featured film is ?Puss in Boots? (PG). Auburn?s King Solomon Lodge will provide free child ID kits at both evenings. Food concessions, operated by the Auburn Youth Council, will be available at the events for a nominal fee. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Additional summer event information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/events. For more information, please contact the Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043.

?Little Mary Sunshine?: 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Brought to life by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre, ?Little Mary Sunshine? is a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor, while showcasing a personality all its own. From Colorado Rangers to the lovely Mary Sunshine; a chorus of giggling schoolgirls to the benevolent Indian chief; hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming stage production. A show you won?t want to miss, Little Mary Sunshine features local teens from the company?s popular musical theatre camp. Tickets $8. Information: 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, www.heavierthanair.com.

?Living Together?: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17, Auburn Mountainview Theater, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. The Paul Fouhy-directed Auburn Mountainview Alumni Theater Company presents Alan Ayckbourn?s ?Living Together? ? part of the British playwright?s explosively hilarious trilogy, ?The Norman Conquests.? Proceeds from ticket sales support the school?s drama students scholarship fund. Tickets $10.

Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician ??or two ? from around the region. No cover. Featured guest musician schedule: ? Aug. 3: John Stowell, guitar. For more information, call 253-887-8530.

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Zola?s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

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Netflix Personalized Profiles Roll Out to Apple TV

Netflix personalized profiles are rolling out to those who access the movie-streaming site on Apple TV.

As noted by MacRumors, some people with the Apple set-top box are seeing individual profiles within an account. This allows for family members to manage their own queues and see recommendations based on their viewing history rather than that of their husband, sister, or significant other.

At this point, profiles can't be edited or added, MacRumors said, so it appears Netflix is still tinkering with the product ahead of a formal launch. This was a point of contention for some Twitter users, however. "Netflix added profiles to my Apple TV but there is no way for me to turn them off or edit. I have to answer 'Who's watching' EVERY time!" one person tweeted.

Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but in a letter to shareholders last week, Netflix said it would be rolling out its profile feature in the third quarter, "which will allow households to have distinct 'profiles' for different members or viewing tastes within their home, enabling us to provide a much more personalized experience for our members."

PCMag first got a look at personalized profiles at CES in January. At the time, the feature was being tested in beta on the iPad, PlayStation 3, and the Web, and Netflix was not sure it would even launch to all customers. By April, however, Netflix said the test had been a success and announced plans to roll it out in the coming months.

For a look at personalized profiles from CES, check out the slideshow above.

Netflix recently extended its reach to Google's $35 Chromecast dongle. Members with the device - which plugs into an HDTV via the HDMI slot - can stream content from their iOS or Android device or PC to the TV. That includes Netflix, as well as YouTube videos. To entice users, Google initially offered three months of free Netflix with the purchase of a Chromecast, but Google hit its limit within in one day, and quickly ended the promotion.

For more, check out PCMag's review of the Chromecast, as well as the Apple TV.

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