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'Jihadi John' identified, Googleplex, Women and heart attacks

The Google logo is seen at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. on September 2, 2011.    AFP PHOTO/KIMIHIRO HOSHINO (Photo credit should read KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)
The Google logo is seen at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. on September 2, 2011. AFP PHOTO/KIMIHIRO HOSHINO (Photo credit should read KIMIHIRO HOSHINO/AFP/Getty Images)
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More on the identity of 'Jihadi John,' Google's plans to expand in Mountain View, why less women are able to recognize when they are having a heart attack.
More on the identity of 'Jihadi John,' Google's plans to expand in Mountain View, why less women are able to recognize when they are having a heart attack.

More on the identity of 'Jihadi John,' Google's plans to expand in Mountain View, why less women are able to recognize when they are having a heart attack.

'Jihadi John' one of hundreds of ISIS fighters from the UK

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'Jihadi John' one of hundreds of ISIS fighters from the UK

The masked Islamic State militant pictured in the beheading videos has been identified. 

Known to this point as Jihadi John, he is believed to be a Kuwaiti-born British man in his mid 20s named Mohammed Emwazi.

The BBC's Rob Watson explains what authorities know about his so far, and why he might have been compelled to join ISIS.
 

Google's plan for 'Googleplex' not welcomed by all

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Google's plan for 'Googleplex' not welcomed by all

Google has grown from 12 to 20,000 employees since 1999. But not everyone is welcoming of their next steps to expand in another way: their property.

'Hunting Ground' exposes 'perfect storm conditions' for campus sexual assault

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'Hunting Ground' exposes 'perfect storm conditions' for campus sexual assault

These days, getting into the college of your choice can be incredibly challenging. So imagine the excruciating pain of heading to the university of your dreams, only to have it become a living nightmare. That's what has happened to plenty of young women - and men - across the country, who have been victims of sexual assault on their campuses.

Not only is the attack traumatic, sometimes the worst part is the reaction victims get from school officials once they report they've been assaulted. 

A new CNN documentary titled "The Hunting Ground" exposes the rampant rape and assault on U.S. college campuses. Through interviews with victims, faculty, and advocates, it uncovers alleged institutional cover-ups and mistreatment of sexual assault survivors at universities across the country. 

The film was written, directed and produced by the duo behind the Academy Award-nominated documentary "The Invisible War," which brought sexual assault in the US Military to light - Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering. The duo joined Take Two to talk about The Hunting Ground.

Watch the trailer:

"The Hunting Ground" opens in select theaters on February 27th. In Los Angeles, you can see at The Landmark Theatre.
 

Interview Highlights

On why Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering decided to make "The Hunting Ground"



KD: We were talking ['The Invisible War'] out to college campuses, and when we'd show it on college campuses, initially there'd be a big discussion on rape in the military. But then the discussion would turn to rape on college campuses.



And we kept seeing this happen again and again and again.



And when we started talking to faculty and administrators, we could sense the fear there. And finally, then we started getting emails and letters saying, 'please make a film on this subject,' from students, from survivors of sexual assault on college campuses.



So we felt there was an imperative there, to make a film about this subject.

On the statistics on campus sexual assault presented in the film



AZ: Both men and women are assaulted, but women are assaulted much more than men.



KD: 16-20 percent of undergraduate women are assaulted in college, which is just an astronomical number. 

On the reaction when students decide to launch formal complaints



AZ: Unfortunately, more often than not, when students do elect to report, they are met with disbelief; they are challenged; they are made to feel like this somehow was their fault. 



What we found, and we also found this in the military, is not only does this impede the justice system from moving forward, right, but it also really compounds the survivors own PTSD and how they process the trauma.



More than one person in our film said, 'as bad as what happened to me was, everything in the aftermath actually ended up being much, much worse.' I mean, to have a horrific, traumatic event happen to you, and then to receive, not only no community support, but also hostility and backlash towards you? I mean, I don't think there's any other crime in our society where, if it happens to you, than you somehow are implicated in the blame.



That's really psychologically devastating in a way I've never seen.

What's long snapping? One of the most important things on the football field

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What's long snapping? One of the most important things on the football field

When talking about football, you might've heard about positions like tight end, running back, receiver, quarterback, and kickers, but what about long snappers?

A new movie called "Rubio" profiles Chris Rubio who runs long snapping camps across the country. It's such a specialized position that plenty of kids use the position to get full scholarships to college and even to make it to the NFL.

Rubio joins A Martinez to talk about what long snapping is and why it's so important.

Yale study: Many young women don’t recognize heart attack symptoms

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Yale study: Many young women don’t recognize heart attack symptoms

Getting immediate care if you're experiencing a heart attack could save your life. But what if you were having one and you didn't even know it?

Turns out many women - especially younger women - don't know what the symptoms of a heart attack are; and even if they do suspect they're in the midst of one, many women hesitate to seek medical care right away.

These are the results of a new study from the Yale School of Public Health, published this week in the American Heart Association's Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

The study's author, Dr. Judy Lichtman, is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Chronic Diseases at Yale. She joined Take Two to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack, why women don't always seek emergency care right away, and how they can be better empowered to do so.

Lease vs buy, premium vs regular? Answers to your car questions

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Lease vs buy, premium vs regular? Answers to your car questions

One problem with being an auto critic - almost everyone you meet has a question.  This week our car critic, Susan Carpenter answers some of the most frequently asked:

I want a new car.  Should I lease or buy?

You're going to want to talk to your accountant.  But, if you are someone who likes the latest thing, a lease might be the way to go.  Especially since cars are becoming more like iPhones, with new technology displacing the old, and making last year's model seem dated.  Also, if you are considering an electric car, a lease could be smart, since the technology is developing quickly, and this year's top dog might soon be last year's has-been.  If, on the other hand, you are the type that becomes devoted to your car, and drive it for years, a lease would be unwise.

If I do lease, should I put a lot of money down, to decrease the monthly payment?

Most financial types recommend against this.  You could be on the hook, if shortly after you drive off the lot, you run into a bus, or your car is stolen.  In most cases, you should first negotiate the best price, and then negotiate a lease that requires the lowest down payment you can get.

What's the difference between a "certified pre-owned vehicle" and a used car?

Well, pre-owned sounds a little better than used, right?  Usually a certified used car has undergone an inspection, and will come with a warranty of some kind.  But check the fine print, because these cars will sell at a premium.  If you have a good mechanic, you might do better having him check out a used car you've found on the private market.

I found a used car I love.  But then I found out it has a salvage title.  What is that, and should I still buy it?

A salvage title is issued when a car that has been "totaled" by an insurance company sells the vehicle.  In most cases, it's best to steer clear of such cars, even if they look like they've been well-repaired.  It can be difficult to insure cars with salvage titles, and difficult to sell them, too. However, if it's a car you've always wanted, you trust the person who repaired it, and plan to drive it for a long time, it might make sense.  But remember, even though you may be saving a lot of money, you are taking a big risk.

Will my car run better on premium gasoline, or is it just a waste of money.

Some car manufacturers specify higher octane premium fuel, which can prevent problems in high compression engines.  If your make and model doesn't call for using premium gas, it will just empty your wallet faster.  Your car won't run any better.

What is a turbocharger, and why do so many cars have them nowadays?

Essentially, a turbocharger is a fan that forces air into the engine's combustion chambers.  It's powered by the exhaust from the engine, and the increase in air (and oxygen) means that the engine can burn fuel faster and more completely.  They were once the exclusive domain of race car engines, but in their effort to provide more efficient engines, many car makers have incorporated turbochargers into the mainstream offerings. The net effect is that a four cylinder engine with a turbocharger can produce as much power as a "naturally aspirated" six or eight cylinder.

Susan Carpenter is auto and motorcycle critic for the OC Register, and appears on Take Two every Thursday on The Wheel Thing.

State of Affairs: 2015 LA elections, city budget, Villaraigosa bows out

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State of Affairs: 2015 LA elections, city budget, Villaraigosa bows out

On this week's State of Affairs, L.A. city elections are right around the corner, but the one thing candidates aren't talking about is the city's budget deficit. Plus we look at what the move by Inglewood's City Council to approve a new NFL stadium there without putting it on the ballot means for future development. 

Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy Communication at USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy and Ben Bergman, Southern California Public Radio business reporter, join Take Two. 

'Ana Maria in Novela Land' draws inspiration from telenovelas

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'Ana Maria in Novela Land' draws inspiration from telenovelas

The film "Ana Maria in Novela Land" is about a young woman who's single, living at home and stuck at a job she hates. Until her boss fires her.

Just as things seem as though they couldn't possibly get any worse, they get a lot better for the telenovela-obsessed Ana Maria.

She is magically transported into an alternate universe, where she's suddenly Ariana Tomosa, the leading character in her favorite Spanish language soap opera.

And Ariana finds herself living a much less glamorous life with Ana Maria's parents. Edy Ganem, who plays Ana Maria, said she has always been a fan of Spanish telenovelas. 

The "Devious Maids" actress said starring as Ana Maria gave her a freedom she hadn't experience.

"It really was a great departure from 'Devious Maids.' It was kind of like my world for a while."