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graeme dott fears exhaustion will kill off his hopes of winning snooker 's betfred world championship . the 37-year-old , a qualifier this year , survived a series of twitches close to the winning line before clinching a 10-8 first-round victory over ricky walden at the crucible in sheffield on sunday . he bungled a yellow but was reprieved when walden blazed the green off the table . and although walden looked for snookers , his tournament was over once dott dropped in the blue . dott , who is through to the last 16 , remains aggrieved by having to play three best-of-19-frame matches just to get to the main draw . the previous format meant a player of his standing had just one to negotiate . graeme dott celebrates after booking his place in the second round of the world championships . the 37-year-old survived a series of twitches close to the winning line before clinching a 10-8 first-round win . ` if you get qualifiers that are just happy to be here at the crucible and get their pictures taken the three matches help , ' dott said who won the title in 2006 . ` but if you 've got aspirations to win it 's going to hinder you later on . ` you can see fatigue kicking in if you got to the semis because of those three extra matches . ` i 've been to three finals and know how tiring it is . ' but he added : ` i was n't here last year which was a horrible feeling . it 's nice to know you can still do it at the crucible . ' meanwhile , john higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over robert milkins , and looked to be approaching the form that last saw him take the last of his four world titles in 2011 . a devastated couple has launched a desperate search for their beloved pet cat after he disappeared following a 14-hour flight from abu dhabi to new york . felix the cat has been missing for almost a week after he escaped from his crate at john f kennedy international airport . the two-year-old grey tabby belongs to jennifer stewart , 31 , and her 34-year-old husband , joseph naaman , who said the airline-approved pet carrier was damaged so badly -- apparently while being transferred from the plane -- that felix was able to get out and run away . jennifer stewart and husband , joseph naaman , pictured with their cat , felix , who disappeared april 1 . jennifer told mailonline travel that she is n't satisfied with the way felix 's crate was secured and transported on the etihad airways flight . she said his crate was tied down to a large metal pallet and cracked open , apparently when one of the straps got caught on something as it was being moved to a cargo bay after the april 1 flight . she said : ` to find out how he was transported , i was horrified , i was sick . they basically strapped him in like he was an old box . ` if i had known he was going to travel like that we would have looked for other alternatives . ` he is a part of our family . he 's like a dog . he plays fetch and hide and seek , and he 's the coolest little cat . ' the couple was told that the plastic crate broke open after one of the ropes became tangled on something . felix 's plastic pet carrier was tied down to a metal pallet while he was transported on the plane . jennifer said she is n't sure which company was responsible for transferring felix from the plane , but a cargo manager called her and her husband into an office after they landed to deliver the bad news . ` we were in shock that this happened . at first i thought he was going to tell me that -lsb- felix -rsb- died . ` he told me his cage was crushed . ' while in abu dhabi she spent weeks researching the best way to transport felix and she initially booked a ticket with a different airline , but there was a problem with the reservation and she was forced to switch to their flight and felix 's to etihad airways . milkins said of his conqueror : ` it 's going to take a good man to beat him on that form . i did well to get five frames . ' john higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over robert milkins in his first-round clash in sheffield . felix the cat disappeared after his crate was damaged after a flight from abu dhabi to new york . owner jennifer stewart said she spent weeks researching the best way to transport felix to the us . jennifer , a yoga instructor , and joseph , a strategy consultant , couple spent $ 1,200 -lrb- # 800 -rrb- to bring felix to the us with them after living in the united arab emirates for three years . they adopted him seven months ago after they found him wandering on the street in their abu dhabi neighbourhood , and they never gave any thought to leaving him behind . the couple has n't given up hope that felix will be found , and has sought help from a non-profit organisation , where is jack ? , which provided a dog that is trained to track down animals based on their scent . jennifer and joseph have n't given up hope and plan to return to the airport to search for felix . the couple adopted the two-year-old cat seven months ago after he was abandoned in their neighbourhood . they searched the airport on saturday , but were unable to access secure areas , and plan to return tomorrow morning to look for felix again . an etihad airways spokesperson told mailonline travel that it is investigating felix 's disappearance and continues to search for the cat . the spokesperson said : ` we are working with the ground handlers and other third-party specialists , paid for by etihad airways , to locate the cat . ` we deeply regret this unfortunate incident and are keeping the owner apprised of the progress of the search . jennifer and joseph have enlisted the help of a non-profit organisation to locate the cat at jfk airport . etihad airways said it is working with ground handlers and ` third-party specialists ' to find the cat . ` we will review our pet handling procedures in the wake of this incident , as the safety and care of pets travelling with etihad airways is a top priority . ' etihad cargo carries more than 200 animals each year and it is ` extremely rare ' for one to escape , the spokesperson added . mailonline travel has contacted the port authority of new york and new jersey , which oversees the airport , for comment . | sport | graeme dott had to play three best-of-19-frame matches to qualify . he overcame ricky walden 10-8 in first-round crucible clash . but former world champion fears exhaustion will ruin his bid for 2015 title . meanwhile , john higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over robert milkins . | graeme dott fears exhaustion will kill off his hopes of winning snooker 's betfred world championship . the 37-year-old , a qualifier this year , survived a series of twitches close to the winning line before clinching a 10-8 first-round victory over ricky walden at the crucible in sheffield on sunday . he bungled a yellow but was reprieved when walden blazed the green off the table . and although walden looked for snookers , his tournament was over once dott dropped in the blue . dott , who is through to the last 16 , remains aggrieved by having to play three best-of-19-frame matches just to get to the main draw . the previous format meant a player of his standing had just one to negotiate . graeme dott celebrates after booking his place in the second round of the world championships . the 37-year-old survived a series of twitches close to the winning line before clinching a 10-8 first-round win . ` if you get qualifiers that are just happy to be here at the crucible and get their pictures taken the three matches help , ' dott said who won the title in 2006 . ` but if you 've got aspirations to win it 's going to hinder you later on . ` you can see fatigue kicking in if you got to the semis because of those three extra matches . ` i 've been to three finals and know how tiring it is . ' but he added : ` i was n't here last year which was a horrible feeling . it 's nice to know you can still do it at the crucible . ' meanwhile , john higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over robert milkins , and looked to be approaching the form that last saw him take the last of his four world titles in 2011 . a devastated couple has launched a desperate search for their beloved pet cat after he disappeared following a 14-hour flight from abu dhabi to new york . felix the cat has been missing for almost a week after he escaped from his crate at john f kennedy international airport . the two-year-old grey tabby belongs to jennifer stewart , 31 , and her 34-year-old husband , joseph naaman , who said the airline-approved pet carrier was damaged so badly -- apparently while being transferred from the plane -- that felix was able to get out and run away . jennifer stewart and husband , joseph naaman , pictured with their cat , felix , who disappeared april 1 . jennifer told mailonline travel that she is n't satisfied with the way felix 's crate was secured and transported on the etihad airways flight . she said his crate was tied down to a large metal pallet and cracked open , apparently when one of the straps got caught on something as it was being moved to a cargo bay after the april 1 flight . she said : ` to find out how he was transported , i was horrified , i was sick . they basically strapped him in like he was an old box . ` if i had known he was going to travel like that we would have looked for other alternatives . ` he is a part of our family . he 's like a dog . he plays fetch and hide and seek , and he 's the coolest little cat . ' the couple was told that the plastic crate broke open after one of the ropes became tangled on something . felix 's plastic pet carrier was tied down to a metal pallet while he was transported on the plane . jennifer said she is n't sure which company was responsible for transferring felix from the plane , but a cargo manager called her and her husband into an office after they landed to deliver the bad news . ` we were in shock that this happened . at first i thought he was going to tell me that -lsb- felix -rsb- died . ` he told me his cage was crushed . ' while in abu dhabi she spent weeks researching the best way to transport felix and she initially booked a ticket with a different airline , but there was a problem with the reservation and she was forced to switch to their flight and felix 's to etihad airways . milkins said of his conqueror : ` it 's going to take a good man to beat him on that form . i did well to get five frames . ' john higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over robert milkins in his first-round clash in sheffield . felix the cat disappeared after his crate was damaged after a flight from abu dhabi to new york . owner jennifer stewart said she spent weeks researching the best way to transport felix to the us . jennifer , a yoga instructor , and joseph , a strategy consultant , couple spent $ 1,200 -lrb- # 800 -rrb- to bring felix to the us with them after living in the united arab emirates for three years . they adopted him seven months ago after they found him wandering on the street in their abu dhabi neighbourhood , and they never gave any thought to leaving him behind . the couple has n't given up hope that felix will be found , and has sought help from a non-profit organisation , where is jack ? , which provided a dog that is trained to track down animals based on their scent . jennifer and joseph have n't given up hope and plan to return to the airport to search for felix . the couple adopted the two-year-old cat seven months ago after he was abandoned in their neighbourhood . they searched the airport on saturday , but were unable to access secure areas , and plan to return tomorrow morning to look for felix again . an etihad airways spokesperson told mailonline travel that it is investigating felix | Graeme Dott, a 37-year-old snooker player, has expressed concern about exhaustion affecting his chances of winning the Betfred World Championship due to having to play three best-of-19-frame matches just to qualify for the main draw. He believes this format could hinder players' chances of winning the tournament. Meanwhile, John Higgins impressed with a 10-5 victory over Robert Milkins in the first round. | 2,681 |
it is the smallest computer in the world - and 150 of them can fit in a thimble . called the michigan micro mote , to tiny technology is a complete computer system . its inventors say it can act as a smart sensor , and give everyday objects computing capabilities . the michigan micro mote is the smallest computer in the world , measuring less than 2mm across . the michigan micro mote contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light , including indoor rooms with no natural sunlight , allowing the computers to run perpetually . this line of ` smart dust ' devices includes computers equipped with imagers -lrb- with motion detection -rrb- , temperature sensors , and pressure sensors . this is the deafening moment a mother of six boys finds out she 's finally having a girl after the seventh time trying . video shows cher lair from apex , north carolina , cutting into a cake at her gender reveal party with family gathered around . she did not know the sex of her baby and gave the scan results to a baker . as she lifts up a slice of pink sponge , she can hardly believe her eyes and proceeds to scream out in excitement . by strobing light at a high frequency , the operator is able to send information to the computer . once the micro mote processes the data , it is able to send the information to a central computer via conventional radio frequencies . the michigan micro mote is the first complete , operational computer system measuring as small as two millimeters across . ` to be ` complete , ' a computer system must have an input of data , the ability to process that data - meaning process and store it , make decisions about what to do next -- and ultimately , the ability to output the data . ' professor david blaauw explained . ` the sensors are the input and the radios are the output . the other key to being a complete computer is the ability to supply its own power . ' the michigan micro mote contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light , including indoor rooms with no natural sunlight , allowing the computers to run perpetually . this line of ` smart dust ' devices includes computers equipped with imagers -lrb- with motion detection -rrb- , temperature sensors , and pressure sensors . they are the culmination of work initiated by blaauw and sylvester on very low-power processing for millimeter-scale systems . a key breakthrough in the size/power matchup came with the phoenix processor in 2008 . after falling back in surprise , she then gets down on her knees repeatedly panting : ` oh my god . ' bystanders can be heard cheering and clapping in the background as they watch the scene unfold . lair told wtvd-tv that she and her husband , stephen , had given up on ever having a daughter . ` initially , on baby three and four i 'm thinking , `` they 'll be a girl at some point . they ca n't all be boys . '' ` but after four and five and six , you 're kind of thinking , `` yeah , they can , '' ' she said . caught on camera : this is the deafening moment a mother of six boys finds out she 's finally having a girl , the seventh time trying . big moment : video shows cher lair from apex , north carolina , cutting into a cake at her gender reveal party with family gathered around . catch her if you can : as she lifts up a slice of pink sponge , she can hardly believe her eyes and proceeds to scream out in excitement . the mother-of-six found out she was expecting a little lady on monday . a friend , who was told the child 's sex , chipped in to bake the pink-colored chocolate cake . lair says that she 's nervous about a girl entering such a ` boy house ' but she 's excited to doing ` mommy - daughter ' things . ' i want to ... take her to cinderella , for pedicures and manicures , and shop for a prom dress , ' she added . boy household : lair said that she and her husband , stephen , had given up on ever having a daughter . the phoenix processor is miniscule at 915 x 915µm2 , and boasts ultra-low operating voltage and a unique standby mode that results in an average power consumption of only 500pw . -lrb- consider that 1pw is the average power consumption of a single human cell . -rrb- . blaauw explained why phoenix 's extreme energy efficiency is so important : ` as you shrink down in size , the percentage of the system tends to be dominated by the battery . ` it 's actually not hard to make chips small , but it is hard to make them low power . ` we could have very small chips , but we 'd still end up with really large batteries . ' this line of ` smart dust ' devices includes computers equipped with imagers -lrb- with motion detection -rrb- , temperature sensors , and pressure sensors . one key application for this line of smart sensors lies in personal security and information , its inventors say . the solar system allows the computer to work under indoor lights without ever having to be charged . ` with a 1mm2 solar cell producing 20nw , the device can harvest enough energy under ambient light to run perpetually , ' the team say . the device 's standby power consumption is 2na . that 's about a million times less power than the average mobile phone consumes while on standby , or the comparative difference between the thickness of a sheet of paper and the length of a football field . there are currently three different systems in the m3 family , focusing on several different applications : sensing temperature , pressure , and taking images . ` down the road we want these sensors to be able to talk to one another , ' says blaauw , ` and we 're currently working to extend their range to about 20m . ' the working computer is smaller than a grain of rice programmed and charged via light and could be used for a variety of medical and industrial purposes . one key application for this line of smart sensors lies in personal security and information . numerous specks of technology could be discretely placed to invisibly monitor a home , business , or personal device . ` we found that a lot of people were very interested in these devices , and that 's why we went with the modular or stacked approach . ' blaauw explained . tickled pink : lair is set to have her seventh child in august - currently there is no word on possible names . to date the video of lair 's gender reveal reaction has been watched more than 100,000 times with many viewers giving it the thumbs up . one commenter wrote : ` that is an awesome video . ` this little girl is going to be so lucky to have six big brothers to look after her ... congrats ! ' lair is set to have her seventh child in august . currently there is no word on possible names . ` it 's the key aspect of our design . if you need a different sensing modality you take out one sensor and replace it with another - like mix and match tinker toys . ' | science | michigan micro mote is a complete computer system less that 5mm across . contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light . can be equipped with cameras , temperature and pressure sensors . | it is the smallest computer in the world - and 150 of them can fit in a thimble . called the michigan micro mote , to tiny technology is a complete computer system . its inventors say it can act as a smart sensor , and give everyday objects computing capabilities . the michigan micro mote is the smallest computer in the world , measuring less than 2mm across . the michigan micro mote contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light , including indoor rooms with no natural sunlight , allowing the computers to run perpetually . this line of ` smart dust ' devices includes computers equipped with imagers -lrb- with motion detection -rrb- , temperature sensors , and pressure sensors . this is the deafening moment a mother of six boys finds out she 's finally having a girl after the seventh time trying . video shows cher lair from apex , north carolina , cutting into a cake at her gender reveal party with family gathered around . she did not know the sex of her baby and gave the scan results to a baker . as she lifts up a slice of pink sponge , she can hardly believe her eyes and proceeds to scream out in excitement . by strobing light at a high frequency , the operator is able to send information to the computer . once the micro mote processes the data , it is able to send the information to a central computer via conventional radio frequencies . the michigan micro mote is the first complete , operational computer system measuring as small as two millimeters across . ` to be ` complete , ' a computer system must have an input of data , the ability to process that data - meaning process and store it , make decisions about what to do next -- and ultimately , the ability to output the data . ' professor david blaauw explained . ` the sensors are the input and the radios are the output . the other key to being a complete computer is the ability to supply its own power . ' the michigan micro mote contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light , including indoor rooms with no natural sunlight , allowing the computers to run perpetually . this line of ` smart dust ' devices includes computers equipped with imagers -lrb- with motion detection -rrb- , temperature sensors , and pressure sensors . they are the culmination of work initiated by blaauw and sylvester on very low-power processing for millimeter-scale systems . a key breakthrough in the size/power matchup came with the phoenix processor in 2008 . after falling back in surprise , she then gets down on her knees repeatedly panting : ` oh my god . ' bystanders can be heard cheering and clapping in the background as they watch the scene unfold . lair told wtvd-tv that she and her husband , stephen , had given up on ever having a daughter there are currently three different systems in the m3 family , focusing on several different applications : sensing temperature , pressure , and taking images . ` down the road we want these sensors to be able to talk to one another , ' says blaauw , ` and we 're currently working to extend their range to about 20m . ' the working computer is smaller than a grain of rice programmed and charged via light and could be used for a variety of medical and industrial purposes . one key application for this line of smart sensors lies in personal security and information . numerous specks of technology could be discretely placed to invisibly monitor a home , business , or personal device . ` we found that a lot of people were very interested in these devices , and that 's why we went with the modular or stacked approach . ' blaauw explained . tickled pink : lair is set to have her seventh child in august - currently there is no word on possible names . to date the video of lair 's gender reveal reaction has been watched more than 100,000 times with many viewers giving it the thumbs up . one commenter wrote : ` that is an awesome video . ` this little girl is going to be so lucky to have six big brothers to look after her ... congrats ! ' lair is set to have her seventh child in august . currently there is no word on possible names . ` it 's the key aspect of our design . if you need a different sensing modality you take out one sensor and replace it with another - like mix and match tinker toys . ' | The Michigan Micro Mote is the smallest computer in the world, measuring less than 2mm across. It's a complete computer system that can act as a smart sensor, giving everyday objects computing capabilities. It contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light, allowing it to run perpetually. The computer can process data, make decisions, and output information via conventional radio frequencies. It's part of a line of "smart dust" devices that include computers equipped with imagers, temperature sensors, and pressure sensors. | 2,681 |
a tiny spider that builds much bigger elaborate decoy spiders and hangs them in its web to fool predators has been discovered in the peruvian amazon . the artful arthropod crafts its decoys from dead insects , debris and leaves in what scientists suspect is a defence mechanism to avoid being eaten . it is believed to be a new species of cyclosa , a genus which includes other sculpting arachnids but none of which of which have been observed to build replicas with multiple , spidery legs . ever noticed how plane seats appear to be getting smaller and smaller ? with increasing numbers of people taking to the skies , some experts are questioning if having such packed out planes is putting passengers at risk . they say that the shrinking space on aeroplanes is not only uncomfortable - it 's putting our health and safety in danger . more than squabbling over the arm rest , shrinking space on planes putting our health and safety in danger ? this week , a u.s consumer advisory group set up by the department of transportation said at a public hearing that while the government is happy to set standards for animals flying on planes , it does n't stipulate a minimum amount of space for humans . ` in a world where animals have more rights to space and food than humans , ' said charlie leocha , consumer representative on the committee . ` it is time that the dot and faa take a stand for humane treatment of passengers . ' but could crowding on planes lead to more serious issues than fighting for space in the overhead lockers , crashing elbows and seat back kicking ? tests conducted by the faa use planes with a 31 inch pitch , a standard which on some airlines has decreased . many economy seats on united airlines have 30 inches of room , while some airlines offer as little as 28 inches . cynthia corbertt , a human factors researcher with the federal aviation administration , that it conducts tests on how quickly passengers can leave a plane . but these tests are conducted using planes with 31 inches between each row of seats , a standard which on some airlines has decreased , reported the detroit news . the distance between two seats from one point on a seat to the same point on the seat behind it is known as the pitch . while most airlines stick to a pitch of 31 inches or above , some fall below this . cunning : the spider sits above its decoy in a flood plain surrounding peru 's tambopata research centre . biologist and science teacher phil torres discovered the apparently novel spider in september as he led tourists in a floodplain surrounding peru 's tambopata research centre . ` from afar , it appears to be a medium sized spider about an inch across , possibly dead and dried out , hanging in the center of a spider web along the side of the trail , ' he wrote in a blog post for eco-tourism firm rainforest expeditions . such sights are not out of the ordinary for the amazon , he writes , but as he approached the apparently decomposing arthropod it began to wobble back and forth as it it was alive . ` step in even closer and things start to get weird - that spider form you were looking at is actually made up of tiny bits of leaf , debris , and dead insects , ' -lrb- rolling stone -rrb- -- the morrissey fan site true to you has reported that the singer recently sustained hand and arm injuries after being attacked by a dog . no specific details of the attack have emerged , though it did happen somewhere in england . he was treated for the injury in malmö , sweden , where an x-ray revealed a fractured index finger on his right hand . ` the confusion sets in . how can something be constructed to look like a spider , how is it moving , and what kind of creature made this !? ` it turns out the master designer behind this somewhat creepy form is in fact a tiny spider ' never seen before : the spider -lrb- pictured left in close up -rrb- is believed to be a new species in the genus cyclosa , which includes other sculpting arachnids , but none of which have been observed to build such life-like replicas . brook lopez dominated twin brother robin with 32 points and nine rebounds as the brooklyn nets beat a weakened portland trail blazers on monday in the only game on the nba schedule . the trail blazers left lamarcus aldridge and others home for the game that was postponed by bad weather on january 26 and could n't stop brook lopez , who shot 15 for 25 from the field . deron williams added 24 points and 10 assists for the nets , who closed in on a play-off spot in the eastern conference by winning for the ninth time in 11 games . mr torres , who divides his time . between peru and southern california , told wired the discovery was . unlike anything he had ever seen before . ` it blew my mind , ' he said . mr . brooklyn nets center brook lopez -lrb- left -rrb- takes aim for the basket around his twin brother robin . torres contacted linda raynor , an arachnologist at cornell university , . who agreed it was an unusual find . she told wired it was likely to be an . photos : morrissey . despite the injury , morrissey will roll on with his european tour , which will resume with a show tonight at the operaen in copenhagen , denmark . unidentified species . even . perhaps danish fans will be treated to an oldie with reworked lyrics commenting on the dog attack -- `` heaven knows i 'm rabid now , '' `` the boy with the dog in his side , '' `` sheila take a bow wow , '' or something like that . do n't count on it , though . among the decoy-building species of cyclosa , she said , decoys with legs . while united airlines has 30 inches of space , gulf air economy seats have between 29 and 32 inches , air asia offers 29 inches and spirit airlines offers just 28 inches . brook lopez led the way for the nets scoring 32 points as his side close in on a play-off place . they are in seventh place in the standings , one game ahead of boston and two games up on miami and indiana . damian lillard scored 36 points for the trail blazers , who had won two in a row . meyers leonard had 17 points and 15 rebounds , while robin lopez had just eight points and seven boards . and the web-shaking behaviour have not been observed before . after . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . british airways has a seat pitch of 31 inches , while easyjet has 29 inches , thomson 's short haul seat pitch is 28 inches , and virgin atlantic 's is 30-31 . speaking with experts , mr torres returned to the trails around . tambopata and found a further 25 specimens of the novel spider in the . same floodplain . searches in other areas nearby did not find any of the spiders , he added , suggesting they have a restricted range . new to science : biologist and science teacher . phil torres discovered the spider in september as he led tourists in a . floodplain around tambopata river in the peruvian amazon . besides aldridge , portland was without forward nicolas batum and backup center chris kaman . limited range : after speaking with experts , mr torres returned to the trails around tambopata and found a further 25 specimens of the novel spider in the same floodplain , but none further afield . william eberhard , an entomologist at the smithsonian tropical research institute who studies web-building , said he had never before seen a structure like the ones found in the amazonian . cyclosa are known for decoy building , but most of their constructions are clumpy rather than something which resembles and actual spider . ` known cyclosa do n't have that spider-with-leg looking thing , which is why we think it 's a new species , ' mr torres said . he hopes to return to the area in january with a permit to collect samples , in preparation for submitting a study and getting the new species officially recognised . | entertainment | morrissey sustained hand and arm injuries after being attacked by a dog . an x-ray revealed a fractured index finger on his right hand . despite the injury , morrissey will roll on with his european tour . | a tiny spider that builds much bigger elaborate decoy spiders and hangs them in its web to fool predators has been discovered in the peruvian amazon . the artful arthropod crafts its decoys from dead insects , debris and leaves in what scientists suspect is a defence mechanism to avoid being eaten . it is believed to be a new species of cyclosa , a genus which includes other sculpting arachnids but none of which of which have been observed to build replicas with multiple , spidery legs . ever noticed how plane seats appear to be getting smaller and smaller ? with increasing numbers of people taking to the skies , some experts are questioning if having such packed out planes is putting passengers at risk . they say that the shrinking space on aeroplanes is not only uncomfortable - it 's putting our health and safety in danger . more than squabbling over the arm rest , shrinking space on planes putting our health and safety in danger ? this week , a u.s consumer advisory group set up by the department of transportation said at a public hearing that while the government is happy to set standards for animals flying on planes , it does n't stipulate a minimum amount of space for humans . ` in a world where animals have more rights to space and food than humans , ' said charlie leocha , consumer representative on the committee . ` it is time that the dot and faa take a stand for humane treatment of passengers . ' but could crowding on planes lead to more serious issues than fighting for space in the overhead lockers , crashing elbows and seat back kicking ? tests conducted by the faa use planes with a 31 inch pitch , a standard which on some airlines has decreased . many economy seats on united airlines have 30 inches of room , while some airlines offer as little as 28 inches . cynthia corbertt , a human factors researcher with the federal aviation administration , that it conducts tests on how quickly passengers can leave a plane . but these tests are conducted using planes with 31 inches between each row of seats , a standard which on some airlines has decreased , reported the detroit news . the distance between two seats from one point on a seat to the same point on the seat behind it is known as the pitch . while most airlines stick to a pitch of 31 inches or above , some fall below this . cunning : the spider sits above its decoy in a flood plain surrounding peru 's tambopata research centre . biologist and science teacher phil torres discovered the apparently novel spider in september as he led tourists in a floodplain surrounding peru 's tambopata research centre . ` from afar , it appears to be a medium sized spider about an inch across , possibly dead and dried out , hanging in the center of a spider web along lopez dominated twin brother robin with 32 points and nine rebounds as the brooklyn nets beat a weakened portland trail blazers on monday in the only game on the nba schedule . the trail blazers left lamarcus aldridge and others home for the game that was postponed by bad weather on january 26 and could n't stop brook lopez , who shot 15 for 25 from the field . deron williams added 24 points and 10 assists for the nets , who closed in on a play-off spot in the eastern conference by winning for the ninth time in 11 games . mr torres , who divides his time . between peru and southern california , told wired the discovery was . unlike anything he had ever seen before . ` it blew my mind , ' he said . mr . brooklyn nets center brook lopez -lrb- left -rrb- takes aim for the basket around his twin brother robin . torres contacted linda raynor , an arachnologist at cornell university , . who agreed it was an unusual find . she told wired it was likely to be an . photos : morrissey . despite the injury , morrissey will roll on with his european tour , which will resume with a show tonight at the operaen in copenhagen , denmark . unidentified species . even . perhaps danish fans will be treated to an oldie with reworked lyrics commenting on the dog attack -- `` heaven knows i 'm rabid now , '' `` the boy with the dog in his side , '' `` sheila take a bow wow , '' or something like that . do n't count on it , though . among the decoy-building species of cyclosa , she said , decoys with legs . while united airlines has 30 inches of space , gulf air economy seats have between 29 and 32 inches , air asia offers 29 inches and spirit airlines offers just 28 inches . brook lopez led the way for the nets scoring 32 points as his side close in on a play-off place . they are in seventh place in the standings , one game ahead of boston and two games up on miami and indiana . damian lillard scored 36 points for the trail blazers , who had won two in a row . meyers leonard had 17 points and 15 rebounds , while robin lopez had just eight points and seven boards . and the web-shaking behaviour have not been observed before . after . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . british airways has a seat pitch of 31 inches , while easyjet has 29 inches , thomson 's short haul seat pitch is 28 inches , and virgin atlantic 's is 30-31 . speaking with experts , mr torres returned to the trails around . tambopata and found a further 25 specimens of the novel spider in the . same floodplain . searches in other areas nearby did not find any of the spiders , he added , | new : a spider that creates fake versions of itself to confuse predators has been discovered in the peruvian amazon. meanwhile, experts warn that shrinking airplane seats are putting passenger health and safety at risk.; | 2,681 |
by . victoria woollaston . ever wanted to fly over the shard , circle trafalgar square or swoop onto st paul 's cathedral 's famous dome ? well now you can . from today , you can explore london in greater detail after its buildings were made available in 3d on google maps and google earth . -lrb- cnn -rrb- table ? check ? food ? check . wine ? check . shark ? eh , check ! from dining next to massive predators to drinking atop a rock in the middle of the ocean , no place is too strange for our rundown of some of africa 's most unusual restaurants . all across the continent , entrepreneurs have gone to great lengths to offer one-of-a kind settings for those looking for something different than your typical wine and dine environment . so , if you are one of them , click through the gallery above to see some of our suggestions about a culinary experience less ordinary . read this : what does temptation taste like ? read this : 12-tier cakes and vip toilets . more from african start-up . it 's going to be a whopper . as the countdown continues to floyd mayweather 's mega-fight with manny pacquiao in las vegas on may 2 , the money man 's daughter iyanna mayweather has shared her thoughts about life in training with her champion father . mayweather vs pacquiao will generate revenue upwards of $ 300 million in what is being billed as the most lucrative bout in boxing history and , ahead of the may showdown , iyanna mayweather offered some insight into her dad 's intense training regime . joel burger , 24 , and proposed to his 23-year-old girlfriend ashley king . and she said yes - paving the way for a burger-king wedding . ` when i watch my dad train , it 's inspiring to me , ' she said . iyanna mayweather has been spending time in her father floyd 's training camp . iyanna watches on as her champion dad gets through another gruelling training session . using 45-degree aerial imagery , google was able to recreate the capital 's landscape , landmarks and terrains in 3d . google has added london landmarks including the houses of parliament and big ben -lrb- pictured in the foreground -rrb- as well as terrains and landscapes across the capital to its 3d mapping service . the 3d images appear as users zoom into london on google maps or google earth . iyanna says she is amazed by her dad 's work ethic in the gym and is amazed by his jump rump skills . ` to work at hard not only at working out , but to work hard at everything . ' i think my dad fighting pacquiao ... it 's just another fight in my opinion . ' what a combo ! joel burger popped the question to ashley king - paving the way for a burger-king wedding . having it their way ... the couple revealed they plan to serve drinks in personalized burger king cups . friends since kindergarten , the pair from new berlin , illinois , went through high school together but did n't start dating until they were about to part ways for college - ashley to the university of illinois springfield , joel to monmouth . but even now , after at least five years together , the ribbing has not subsided . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt and rotate to see the whole location . london is the the fifth city in the uk to be recreated in 3d on google maps . ` we have yet to escape the teasing , ' ashley told the state journal-register , ` but we have fully embraced our nickname . ' they were in fifth grade when a motivational speaker visited their school and , after meeting the children , noticed how well their names worked together . getting a ribbing : they have known each other since kindergarten but their friends are still teasing them . ` he started to laugh out loud and pronounced we were `` burger king '' . ' it seems they are more than happy to laugh along . and they 're having it their way : the couple posed for an informal engagement photo outside their local burger king , before taking a set of professional shots for their family . the others include birmingham , leeds , reading and stoke on trent . a tour of other worldwide 3d buildings is available . from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , . art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . this means every building , and not just the famous landmarks , are included to provide a much more accurate and realistic view of the city . the 3d images appear as users zoom into london on google maps or google earth . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt , and rotate to see the whole location . london is the the fifth city in the uk to be recreated in 3d on google maps . the others include birmingham , leeds , reading and stoke on trent . a tour of 3d buildings is available from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . highlights include the shanghai world financial centre in china , johannisburg palace in germany and cathedral of st john the divine in new york . the 3d images -lrb- tower bridge and the shard are pictured -rrb- appear as users zoom into london on google maps or google earth . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt and rotate to see the whole location . london -lrb- the london eye and westminster bridge is pictured -rrb- is the the fifth city in the uk to be recreated in 3d on google maps . the others include birmingham , leeds , reading and stoke on trent . in 2006 , google began adding texture to 3d buildings in google earth before adding 3d models to areas from june 2012 . they even revealed they plan to serve drinks in burger king cups , with each guest 's name on the side - if the international eatery will let them . floyd mayweather and pacquiao have been keeping boxing fans updated daily on social media with their training schedules and iyanna mayweather explained how impressed she was with her father 's work ethic in the gym . ' i like watching my dad jump rope because i 've never seen anyone jump rope like that before , ' she added . mayweather posted an update to his instagram account on friday as he embarked on another shopping trip . ` it 's fun coming to the gym because when dad 's not in training camp , the money team does n't see each other often so when my dad gets back in training camp , we get back to seeing each other . ` we hang out a lot , we play around , we just have fun outside of the gym . my dad is my best friend . ' designers on google earth begin by using grey blocky buildings from geographic information system data . they then replace the grey buildings , with models created using tools such as sketchup . trees are then automatically generated , based on the size and shape of what 's visible in the photos . google began adding texture to 3d buildings in google earth in 2006 , before adding 3d models from june 2012 . designers on google earth begin by using grey blocky buildings they then replace the grey buildings , with models created using tools such as sketchup . buckingham palace is pictured . a tour of 3d buildings is available from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . the city of london , including the gherkin , is pictured . | science | landmarks including the shard and st paul 's cathedral are available in 3d . the map also reveals 3d terrains and landscapes across the capital . 3d images appear as users zoom in on google maps or google earth . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt and rotate . clicking a 3d building reveals more information about the selected location . | by . victoria woollaston . ever wanted to fly over the shard , circle trafalgar square or swoop onto st paul 's cathedral 's famous dome ? well now you can . from today , you can explore london in greater detail after its buildings were made available in 3d on google maps and google earth . -lrb- cnn -rrb- table ? check ? food ? check . wine ? check . shark ? eh , check ! from dining next to massive predators to drinking atop a rock in the middle of the ocean , no place is too strange for our rundown of some of africa 's most unusual restaurants . all across the continent , entrepreneurs have gone to great lengths to offer one-of-a kind settings for those looking for something different than your typical wine and dine environment . so , if you are one of them , click through the gallery above to see some of our suggestions about a culinary experience less ordinary . read this : what does temptation taste like ? read this : 12-tier cakes and vip toilets . more from african start-up . it 's going to be a whopper . as the countdown continues to floyd mayweather 's mega-fight with manny pacquiao in las vegas on may 2 , the money man 's daughter iyanna mayweather has shared her thoughts about life in training with her champion father . mayweather vs pacquiao will generate revenue upwards of $ 300 million in what is being billed reading and stoke on trent . a tour of other worldwide 3d buildings is available . from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , . art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . this means every building , and not just the famous landmarks , are included to provide a much more accurate and realistic view of the city . the 3d images appear as users zoom into london on google maps or google earth . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt , and rotate to see the whole location . london is the the fifth city in the uk to be recreated in 3d on google maps . the others include birmingham , leeds , reading and stoke on trent . a tour of 3d buildings is available from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . highlights include the shanghai world financial centre in china , johannisburg palace in germany and cathedral of st john the divine in new york . the 3d images -lrb- tower bridge and the shard are pictured -rrb- appear as users zoom into london on google maps or google earth . once the 3d building appears , users can pan , zoom , tilt and rotate to see the whole location . london -lrb- the london eye and westminster bridge is pictured -rrb- is the the fifth city in the uk to be recreated in 3d on google maps . the others include birmingham , leeds , reading and stoke on trent . in 2006 , google began adding texture to 3d buildings in google earth before adding 3d models to areas from june 2012 . they even revealed they plan to serve drinks in burger king cups , with each guest 's name on the side - if the international eatery will let them . floyd mayweather and pacquiao have been keeping boxing fans updated daily on social media with their training schedules and iyanna mayweather explained how impressed she was with her father 's work ethic in the gym . ' i like watching my dad jump rope because i 've never seen anyone jump rope like that before , ' she added . mayweather posted an update to his instagram account on friday as he embarked on another shopping trip . ` it 's fun coming to the gym because when dad 's not in training camp , the money team does n't see each other often so when my dad gets back in training camp , we get back to seeing each other . ` we hang out a lot , we play around , we just have fun outside of the gym . my dad is my best friend . ' designers on google earth begin by using grey blocky buildings from geographic information system data . they then replace the grey buildings , with models created using tools such as sketchup . trees are then automatically generated , based on the size and shape of what 's visible in the photos . google began adding texture to 3d buildings in google earth in 2006 , before adding 3d models from june 2012 . designers on google earth begin by using grey blocky buildings they then replace the grey buildings , with models created using tools such as sketchup . buckingham palace is pictured . a tour of 3d buildings is available from google earth 's blog . this features cathedrals , castles and palaces , art museums , baseball and football stadiums and skyscrapers . the city of london , including the gherkin , is pictured . | Google Maps and Google Earth have made London's buildings available in 3D, bringing the UK capital into line with international norms. The feature allows users to explore the city in greater detail, with every building, not just landmarks, included. This provides a more accurate and realistic view of the city. Users can pan, zoom, tilt, and rotate to see the whole location. | 2,681 |
a pensioner was killed after being run over by her sister 's car in a tesco car park , an inquest has heard . molly wood , 74 , died after the burgundy kia venga had its engine running and ` lurched forward ' , trapping her under the wheels . the pensioner 's sister , 70 , who was about to buy a pay and display ticket , was also injured in the incident . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- there ca n't be many people who pick an air carrier based solely on the quality of their inflight food , but those who do might want to pay attention to the latest awards from new york food mag saveur . the magazine 's annual dining survey ranks airlines for the quality of their chow while also doling out awards in 20 other categories . tragedy : pensioner molly wood died after being run over by her sister 's car in a tesco car park . investigation : the 74-year-old died after the burgundy kia venga , pictured , had its engine running and ` lurched forward ' , trapping her under the wheels . emergency services , including an air ambulance , were called but she died at the scene outside the tesco store in pontefract , west yorkshire on march 25 . saveur 's culinary travel awards polled a panel of 36 experts and , separately , its readers to select winners . when it comes to economy class food , singapore airlines was crowned king by both readers and experts . meanwhile , australia 's qantas was acknowledged by both as having the best inflight wine program . readers and experts differed when it came to first and business class dining -- the experts chose emirates , the readers went for oman air . the two groups had different views on the rest of the awards , except for the best city for markets , with tokyo getting the unanimous nod . best food and cocktail cities . the experts voted hong kong -lrb- international -rrb- as the best large food destination . her sister was also hurt in the accident but escaped with minor injuries . west yorkshire coroner david hinchliff said today : ` both ladies got out and mrs wood was standing in front of the vehicle while her sister went for a ticket . ` mrs wood was talking to some friends who were also there and it appears the engine was still running . in addition to the usual suspects -- michelin-star restaurants lung king heen , tim ho wan and bo innovation for chinese food in hong kong -- the experts also recommended eating at local seafood market lei yue mun . new york 's brooklyn borough was named best u.s. large city food destination for its `` close proximity to farms and food producers and a truly collaborative community of food lovers , artisans , and chefs . '' the best small culinary destinations are copenhagen -lrb- international -rrb- and new orleans -lrb- u.s. -rrb- . the experts recommended noma , kadeau and restaurant schoennemann in copenhagen and called new orleans ' dining options `` dizzying . '' the readers ' food destination choices included paris -lrb- large international city -rrb- , san sebastian -lrb- small international city -rrb- , san francisco -lrb- large u.s. city -rrb- and portland -lrb- small u.s. city -rrb- . ` it 's not clear whether mrs wood 's sister sat in the vehicle or leaned in but it was at that point that the vehicle rolled forward hitting mrs wood causing her to be trapped under the vehicle . ' he said a provisional post-mortem examination showed mrs wood , of knottingley , west yorkshire , died of multiple injuries . scene : mrs wood , of knottingley , west yorkshire , was on a shopping trip with her younger sister , who was also injured . detective sergeant ann drury said : ` the incident took place around midday on wednesday , march 25 when the car , a burgundy coloured kia venga , was unoccupied and lurched forward colliding with two women who were standing towards the front of the vehicle . ` as a result of injuries sustained in the collision , a 74-year-old woman from knottingley died at the scene . ` the other woman , 70 , was not seriously injured in the incident but has been left badly shaken by what took place . ` this was a very tragic incident and i would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and is yet to speak to police . ' the inquest was adjourned for further inquiries . echoing the world 's 50 best bars awards , london again outshone other cities to be chosen by the experts as the best cocktail city . the readers ranked melbourne as the best . best hotels for food . for hotels with more than 100 rooms , epicure at le bristol in paris and le louis xv-alan ducasse at hotel de paris , monte carlo were named the best hotel restaurants for experts and readers , respectively . the restaurant at meadowood , st. helena in california -lrb- experts -rrb- and restaurant le gaiac , hotel le toiny , st. barth -lrb- readers -rrb- are the best hotel restaurants in smaller hotels . for visitors who do n't want to leave their hotel bed , the dorchester in london is the experts ' choice and the kempinski hotel barbaros bay is the readers ' for best in-room meals . `` room service at the dorchester is like eating in a private restaurant , with some of the best service i 've ever had , '' one panelist said . the full list of awards are available on saveur 's website . | news | molly wood , 74 , killed when car with its engine running ` lurched forward ' the pensioner was killed in tesco car park in pontefract , west yorkshire . her younger sister was also injured as she went to get a parking ticket . | a pensioner was killed after being run over by her sister 's car in a tesco car park , an inquest has heard . molly wood , 74 , died after the burgundy kia venga had its engine running and ` lurched forward ' , trapping her under the wheels . the pensioner 's sister , 70 , who was about to buy a pay and display ticket , was also injured in the incident . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- there ca n't be many people who pick an air carrier based solely on the quality of their inflight food , but those who do might want to pay attention to the latest awards from new york food mag saveur . the magazine 's annual dining survey ranks airlines for the quality of their chow while also doling out awards in 20 other categories . tragedy : pensioner molly wood died after being run over by her sister 's car in a tesco car park . investigation : the 74-year-old died after the burgundy kia venga , pictured , had its engine running and ` lurched forward ' , trapping her under the wheels . emergency services , including an air ambulance , were called but she died at the scene outside the tesco store in pontefract , west yorkshire on march 25 . saveur 's culinary travel awards polled a panel of 36 experts and , separately , its readers to select winners . when it comes to economy class food , singapore airlines was crowned king by both readers and experts . meanwhile , australia 's qantas was acknowledged by both as having the best inflight wine program . readers and experts differed when it came to first and business class dining -- the experts chose emirates , the readers went for oman air . the two groups had different views on the rest of the awards , except for the best city for markets , with tokyo getting the unanimous nod . best food and cocktail cities . the experts voted hong kong -lrb- international -rrb- as the best large food destination . her sister was also hurt in the accident but escaped with minor injuries . west yorkshire coroner david hinchliff said today : ` both ladies got out and mrs wood was standing in front of the vehicle while her sister went for a ticket . ` mrs wood was talking to some friends who were also there and it appears the engine was still running . in addition to the usual suspects -- michelin-star restaurants lung king heen , tim ho wan and bo innovation for chinese food in hong kong -- the experts also recommended eating at local seafood market lei yue mun . new york 's brooklyn borough was named best u.s. large city food destination for its `` close proximity to farms and food producers and a truly collaborative community of food lovers , artisans , and chefs . '' the best small culinary destinations are copenhagen -lrb- international -rrb- and new orleans -lrb- u.s. -rrb- . the experts recommended noma , kadeau and restaurant schoennemann in copenhagen and called new orleans ' dining options `` dizzying . '' the readers ' food destination choices included paris -lrb- large international city -rrb- , san sebastian -lrb- small international city -rrb- , san francisco -lrb- large u.s. city -rrb- and portland -lrb- small u.s. city -rrb- . ` it 's not clear whether mrs wood 's sister sat in the vehicle or leaned in but it was at that point that the vehicle rolled forward hitting mrs wood causing her to be trapped under the vehicle . ' he said a provisional post-mortem examination showed mrs wood , of knottingley , west yorkshire , died of multiple injuries . scene : mrs wood , of knottingley , west yorkshire , was on a shopping trip with her younger sister , who was also injured . detective sergeant ann drury said : ` the incident took place around midday on wednesday , march 25 when the car , a burgundy coloured kia venga , was unoccupied and lurched forward colliding with two women who were standing towards the front of the vehicle . ` as a result of injuries sustained in the collision , a 74-year-old woman from knottingley died at the scene . ` the other woman , 70 , was not seriously injured in the incident but has been left badly shaken by what took place . ` this was a very tragic incident and i would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and is yet to speak to police . ' the inquest was adjourned for further inquiries . echoing the world 's 50 best bars awards , london again outshone other cities to be chosen by the experts as the best cocktail city . the readers ranked melbourne as the best . best hotels for food . for hotels with more than 100 rooms , epicure at le bristol in paris and le louis xv-alan ducasse at hotel de paris , monte carlo were named the best hotel restaurants for experts and readers , respectively . the restaurant at meadowood , st. helena in california -lrb- experts -rrb- and restaurant le gaiac , hotel le toiny , st. barth -lrb- readers -rrb- are the best hotel restaurants in smaller hotels . for visitors who do n't want to leave their hotel bed , the dorchester in london is the experts ' choice and the kempinski hotel barbaros bay is the readers ' for best in-room meals . `` room service at the dorchester is like eating in a private restaurant , with some of the best service i 've ever had , '' one panelist said . the full list of awards are available on saveur 's website . | A 74-year-old woman, Molly Wood, died after being run over by her sister's car in a Tesco car park in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The incident occurred when the car, a burgundy Kia Venga, lurched forward while its engine was still running, trapping Wood under the wheels. Her sister, 70, was also injured in the accident. An inquest has been opened into the incident. In other news, Singapore Airlines has been crowned the winner of Saveur's annual dining survey for the quality of its economy-class food. Qantas won the award for best inflight wine program. | 2,681 |
new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the venerable cbs soap opera `` guiding light '' will go dark in september after 72 years and 16,000 episodes , the network announced wednesday . gina tognoni is one of many performers who have appeared on `` guiding light '' over the years . the daytime drama 's declining viewership led to the decision , according to a cbs spokeswoman . the show , which the guinness book of world records lists as the longest-running television drama , first aired on nbc radio in 1937 as a 15-minute serial , the spokeswoman said . it moved to television on the cbs network in 1952 as 15-minute drama . it later went to 30 minutes , and on november 7 , 1977 , it expanded to one hour and introduced the wealthy spaulding family as foils to the show 's middle-class bauers , who were a mainstay of the show for much of its run . a family were left stunned when they discovered the skeleton on a 60,000-year-old mammoth in their firm 's gravel pit . the almost complete set of pristine fossils were uncovered in may when marty mcewen and his grandson ethan beasley were digging at the family business in texas . after mr mcewen hit a 6ft-long -lrb- 1.8 m -rrb- tusk with an excavator , the pair alerted nearby palaeontologists who carefully removed layers of mud which are millennia old . a family were left stunned when they discovered the skeleton on a 60,000-year-old mammoth in their firm 's gravel pit . perot museum of natural history fossil preparator ron tykoski , excavates a preserved mammoth skeleton found by gravel pit owner wayne mcewen , in ellis county , texas . experts believe the creature 's relatively small size - it would only have been around 9ft -lrb- 2.7 m -rrb- tall - shows it is a female mammoth . tom vance , a palaeontologist from nearby navarro college , texas , believes the animal died after she fell on her left side . remarkably it appears as if the clearly visible skull , ribs and lower jaw have been relatively untouched bar a few missing leg bones . mr vance said : ' i am extremely excited about this outstanding find - it 's very unique for north central texas . the skeleton has been donated the nearby perot museum in texas where it will be examined thoroughly . it is estimated that the skeleton could be between 20,000 and 60,000 years old . it will be transported to a permanent home at the perot museum of nature and science in dallas , texas . the creature 's relatively small size - it would only have been around 9ft -lrb- 2.7 m -rrb- tall - shows it was a female . ` we were very excited to discover the mammoth in our sand pit and realise it was 90 per cent complete , ' mr mcewen said . to protect the precious fossil , the mcewens have chosen not to disclose the excavation site . ` what is so meaningful is to know that this animal walked through our backyard thousands of years ago . ' ` we were very excited to discover the mammoth in our sand pit and realise it was 90 per cent complete , ' mr mcewen added . ` one of the greatest joys in this whole thing was to meet and see the excitement on the faces of the many volunteers . in 1979 , the show did a groundbreaking storyline when the character of roger thorpe -lrb- played by the late michael zaslow -rrb- raped his wife , holly -lrb- maureen garrett -rrb- . the marital-rape story line reflected a significant real-life case in 1978 -- the state of oregon v. john j. rideout . it was the first time in modern u.s. history that a man was charged with raping his wife and then put on trial . it prompted national debate about whether a man had absolute sexual rights with his spouse . rideout was acquitted . among the actors who went on to greater fame after roles on the show : kevin bacon , james earl jones and taye diggs . the last episode is set to air on september 18 , the spokeswoman said . the show is produced in new york . ashley young is willing to take a pay cut in his basic salary to prolong his stay at manchester united . the 29-year-old has revived his career in recent months under louis van gaal after first filling in at wing-back and since reclaiming his place on united 's left wing . ashley young scored in sunday 's 4-2 derby victory over manchester united . young has been instrumental in their six game winning run and is now being touted for a return to the england set-up . united beat liverpool to sign young from aston villa for # 17m in 2011 and he signed a five year contract understood to be worth around # 120,000 a week . he is hoping for a three year extension and is willing to restructure his salary . his representatives are poised to hold further talks with united chief executive ed woodward over the coming weeks . the 29-year-old has revived his career in recent months under louis van gaal . young is now being touted for a return to the england set-up . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . ` it needed to stay in north texas so it can be enjoyed for a long time to come . ' it appears as if the skull , ribs and lower jaw have been relatively untouched bar a few missing leg bones . ron tykoski , the museum 's palaeontologist , said : ` the mcewens have made a huge contribution to science . ` this fossil is now part of the public trust , meaning scientists can describe it , study it , publish papers on it ' the skeleton has been donated by the mcewen 's to the nearby perot museum , texas where it will be examined thoroughly after being catalogued . to protect the precious fossil during this transition process , the museum and mcewen family have chosen not to disclose the excavation site . ron tykoski , the museum 's palaeontologist , said : ` the mcewens have made a huge contribution to science . ` this fossil is now part of the public trust , meaning scientists can describe it , study it , publish papers on it and display it from this time on . ` without their gift , this magnificent creature might have gone onto the auction block , never to be seen again . ` it would have been a huge loss for science . ' resurrecting a prehistoric creature might seem like a sci-fi dream , but scientists say they have taken a step towards cloning the extinct woolly mammoth and there is a ` high chance ' it will happen . experts expect to extract ` high quality dna ' from a 43,000 year old carcass found in siberia . the announcement follows the autopsy on the female mammoth found last year in permafrost in russia 's diamond region of the sakha republic , which is also known as yakutia . there was palpable excitement among the team which included scientists from russia , the uk , the usa , denmark , south korea and moldova , ' the siberian times reported . the researchers expect test results on blood extracted from the woolly mammoth to provide the genetic material needed to attempt to clone the animal . woolly mammoths finally died out in eastern siberia around 4,000 years ago . radik khayrullin , vice president of the russian association of medical anthropologists , said : ` the data we are about to receive will give us a high chance to clone the mammoth . ' but he called for responsibility in bringing the ancient beast back to life , urging that competing teams seeking to win a race to clone the mammoth , not to play god for the sake of it . | travel | it 's national park week , and that means the parks are free april 18-19 . stargazing , revolutionary war programs and other fun happens this week . | new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the venerable cbs soap opera `` guiding light '' will go dark in september after 72 years and 16,000 episodes , the network announced wednesday . gina tognoni is one of many performers who have appeared on `` guiding light '' over the years . the daytime drama 's declining viewership led to the decision , according to a cbs spokeswoman . the show , which the guinness book of world records lists as the longest-running television drama , first aired on nbc radio in 1937 as a 15-minute serial , the spokeswoman said . it moved to television on the cbs network in 1952 as 15-minute drama . it later went to 30 minutes , and on november 7 , 1977 , it expanded to one hour and introduced the wealthy spaulding family as foils to the show 's middle-class bauers , who were a mainstay of the show for much of its run . a family were left stunned when they discovered the skeleton on a 60,000-year-old mammoth in their firm 's gravel pit . the almost complete set of pristine fossils were uncovered in may when marty mcewen and his grandson ethan beasley were digging at the family business in texas . after mr mcewen hit a 6ft-long -lrb- 1.8 m -rrb- tusk with an excavator , the pair alerted nearby palaeontologists who carefully removed layers of mud which are millennia old . a family were left stunned when they discovered the skeleton on a 60,000-year-old mammoth van gaal after first filling in at wing-back and since reclaiming his place on united 's left wing . ashley young scored in sunday 's 4-2 derby victory over manchester united . young has been instrumental in their six game winning run and is now being touted for a return to the england set-up . united beat liverpool to sign young from aston villa for # 17m in 2011 and he signed a five year contract understood to be worth around # 120,000 a week . he is hoping for a three year extension and is willing to restructure his salary . his representatives are poised to hold further talks with united chief executive ed woodward over the coming weeks . the 29-year-old has revived his career in recent months under louis van gaal . young is now being touted for a return to the england set-up . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . ` it needed to stay in north texas so it can be enjoyed for a long time to come . ' it appears as if the skull , ribs and lower jaw have been relatively untouched bar a few missing leg bones . ron tykoski , the museum 's palaeontologist , said : ` the mcewens have made a huge contribution to science . ` this fossil is now part of the public trust , meaning scientists can describe it , study it , publish papers on it ' the skeleton has been donated by the mcewen 's to the nearby perot museum , texas where it will be examined thoroughly after being catalogued . to protect the precious fossil during this transition process , the museum and mcewen family have chosen not to disclose the excavation site . ron tykoski , the museum 's palaeontologist , said : ` the mcewens have made a huge contribution to science . ` this fossil is now part of the public trust , meaning scientists can describe it , study it , publish papers on it and display clone the mammoth , not to play god for the sake of it . | Travel news includes the announcement that Guiding Light, a CBS soap opera, will end its 72-year run in September due to declining viewership. Additionally, the National Park Service is offering free admission to 128 national parks that usually charge a fee on Saturday and Sunday as part of National Park Week. | 2,681 |
this incredible video shows the moment a world freediving champion jumped into the world 's second deepest underwater sink hole . the dramatic footage shows guillame néry standing at the edge before jumping in - all without scuba gear and simply holding his breath . and in the video he seemingly reaches the bottom of the 660ft -lrb- 200 metes -rrb- hole before swimming back to the surface . french free diver jumped into dean 's blue hole in the bahamas . guillame néry is seen at the edge before taking the plunge -lrb- shown -rrb- . the hole is 660ft -lrb- 200 metres -rrb- deep , although he does n't go to the bottom . free divers are able to hold their breath for more than 20 minutes . the video was filmed in 2010 by the frenchman 's girlfriend and fellow freediver julie gautier . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the u.s. government issued its latest version of a worldwide safety caution wednesday to u.s. citizens abroad . terrorist groups `` continue to plan terrorist attacks against u.s. interests in multiple regions , including europe , asia , africa , and the middle east , '' a statement by the department of state 's bureau of consular affairs said . travelers should be cautious when using public transportation systems , including maritime services like ferries , the statement said . the middle east and africa are the most unpredictable areas , with terrorist groups and pirates attacking recently in yemen , algeria , kenya and somalia , the statement said . it listed a number of places that might be targeted , including `` high-profile sporting events , residential areas , business offices , hotels , clubs , restaurants , places of worship , schools , public areas , and other tourist destinations . '' -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- police cars and fire trucks surrounded jefferson county open school in colorado monday , as hazmat crews decontaminated students outside -- spraying them down , fully clothed , in cordoned-off sections under a blue tent . students coming in after recess had reported eye and skin irritations . thirty kids and a teacher 's aide were eventually treated for symptoms similar to an allergic reaction , according to cnn affiliate kusa . a handful were taken to the hospital . the rest were evacuated to a church down the street . the k-12 colorado school remained closed on tuesday as investigators tried to figure out what `` toxic irritant '' had been released on the playground . it takes place at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . in order to stay alive , the brain is constantly telling the body to breathe . if you do n't obey its primitive urges , carbon dioxide soon starts building up in the body , prompting an overwhelming desire to take a gulp of air . they quickly figured out that it was n't fertilizer or pepper spray , kusa reports . six habanero chili peppers caused this hot mess . investigators found the spicy fruits scattered in the wood chips near the playground , school district communications director lyyn setzler told cnn . it is n't known how the peppers got there , she said . habaneros generally score between 100,000 and 350,000 units on the scoville scale , which measures chili pepper hotness . vet foreign student pilots better , gao says . the owner of a takeaway where pizza boxes were filled with mouse droppings and mouldy tomato puree was used as a topping has been fined nearly # 15,000 . council inspectors also found filthy food preparation areas at the mice-ridden pizza plus fried chicken business run by kunaratnam kunanatha , 36 , in gillingham . kunanathan , of catford , london , admitted seven offences under food safety and hygiene regulations at medway magistrates ' court . disgusting : mould was seen growing in the tomato puree during an inspection of the takeaway in gillingham . maritime authorities recommend western seafarers stay at least 200 nautical miles off somalia and avoid the port of mogadishu , the statement said . the department of state `` encourages u.s. citizens living overseas or planning to travel abroad to enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program , '' the statement said . officials use the program to contact enrollees in the event of an emergency . thursday 's announcement replaces one issued in january . they included a lack of cleaning , having an uncontrolled mice infestation and selling unfit food . he also admitted two health and safety charges including a failure to maintain the electrical installation to prevent danger . he was fined # 14,500 and ordered to pay # 2,793 in costs . the court heard officers from medway council immediately closed the premises in gillingham , kent in january 2014 as they feared an immediate risk to public health . the takeaway reopened several months later and further checks were carried out by the council to ensure the infestation was under control . but it was closed down in may for good by the owner . to fight that instinct , a competitive breath-holder has to work hard at expanding his lung capacity with a regular series of intensive breathing exercises . they practise ` static apnoea ' once or twice a week , as well as ` dynamic apnoea ' - holding breath while swimming - once in a while for fun , and also general fitness training . he also follows a diet high in fruit and vegetables , as well as broccoli , cauliflower and fish oil . however , néry revealed a few years ago that he did n't really reach the bottom of the hole - it 's just filmed that way for artistic reasons . but the video is still incredibly impressive , as he holds his breath for minutes on end . freediving is a form of underwater diving where no scuba gear or breathing apparatus is used . to breathe for minutes , free divers go through sophisticated mind-body control techniques to push self-induced apnoea - the science of not breathing - to the limits . some free divers can hold their breath for more than 20 minutes . stig severinsen , for example - nicknamed the man who does n't breathe - is the holder of multiple records in diving using his ` state of zen ' technique to control his breathing . `` the scale is actually a measure of the concentration of the chemical compound capsaicin , which is the active component that produces the heat sensation for humans , '' according to chiliworld.com . for comparison , jalepeno peppers usually score 2,500 to 5,000 units . when you grind -lrb- or step on -rrb- habanero peppers , capsaicin particles can be released into the air . breathing them in or getting them in your eyes can cause a burning sensation . `` as a person who grows some painful peppers , i have learned the hard way to take heed when handling them , '' says cnn eatocracy editor kat kinsman . `` it 's all fun and games until you get some pepper juice in your eye , and then it 's as if the sun is exploding . '' the spiciest dish i ever ate . the school is washing down the playground equipment and surfaces that may have been exposed to the pepper oil , kusa reports . the wood chips are also being replaced . all the students who were brought to hospital for evaluation were released the same day , and all are fine , according to the local fire department . setzler says the school expects to re-open tomorrow morning . cnn 's stefan simons contributed to this story . in october 2012 , mr severinsen broke the record for the longest time breath held voluntarily by a male by spending 22 minutes with his head submerged in a pool in london . the dive took place in 2010 at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas -lrb- marked -rrb- , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . the video was filmed back in 2010 by the french free diver 's girlfriend and fellow freediver julie gautier.it takes place at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas -lrb- shown -rrb- , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . infestation : mouse droppings could be seen all over the floor at the now closed pizza plus fried chicken . filthy : a pizza box set to be given to customers sits on top of a horrendously dirty extension cable . unfit preparation areas : the units used at the takeaway were dirty when council inspectors visited . more droppings : the business 's owner kunaratnam kunanatha admitted two health and safety charges including a failure to maintain the electrical installation to prevent danger . | travel | the state department urges u.s. citizens across the world to be cautious . yemen , algeria , kenya and somalia are considered particularly dangerous . large events or areas where tourists gather could be targeted for extremist attacks . u.s. citizens abroad are encouraged to enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program . | this incredible video shows the moment a world freediving champion jumped into the world 's second deepest underwater sink hole . the dramatic footage shows guillame néry standing at the edge before jumping in - all without scuba gear and simply holding his breath . and in the video he seemingly reaches the bottom of the 660ft -lrb- 200 metes -rrb- hole before swimming back to the surface . french free diver jumped into dean 's blue hole in the bahamas . guillame néry is seen at the edge before taking the plunge -lrb- shown -rrb- . the hole is 660ft -lrb- 200 metres -rrb- deep , although he does n't go to the bottom . free divers are able to hold their breath for more than 20 minutes . the video was filmed in 2010 by the frenchman 's girlfriend and fellow freediver julie gautier . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the u.s. government issued its latest version of a worldwide safety caution wednesday to u.s. citizens abroad . terrorist groups `` continue to plan terrorist attacks against u.s. interests in multiple regions , including europe , asia , africa , and the middle east , '' a statement by the department of state 's bureau of consular affairs said . travelers should be cautious when using public transportation systems , including maritime services like ferries , the statement said . the middle east and africa are the most unpredictable areas , with terrorist groups and pirates attacking recently in yemen , algeria , kenya and somalia , the statement said . it listed a number of places that might be targeted , including `` high-profile sporting events , residential areas , business offices , hotels , clubs , restaurants , places of worship , schools , public areas , and other tourist destinations . '' -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- police cars and fire trucks surrounded jefferson county open school in colorado monday , as hazmat crews decontaminated students outside -- spraying them down , fully clothed , in cordoned-off sections under a blue tent . students coming in after recess had reported eye and skin irritations . thirty kids and a teacher 's aide were eventually treated for symptoms similar to an allergic reaction , according to cnn affiliate kusa . a handful were taken to the hospital . the rest were evacuated to a church down the street . the k-12 colorado school remained closed on tuesday as investigators tried to figure out what `` toxic irritant '' had been released on the playground . it takes place at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . in order to stay alive , the brain is constantly telling the body to breathe . if you do n't obey its primitive urges , carbon dioxide soon starts building up in the body , prompting an overwhelming desire to take a gulp of air . they quickly figured out that it was n't fertilizer or pepper spray , kusa reports . six habanero chili peppers caused this hot mess . investigators found the spicy fruits scattered in the wood chips near the playground , school district communications director lyyn setzler told cnn . it is n't known how the peppers got there , she said . habaneros generally score between 100,000 and 350,000 units on the scoville scale , which measures chili pepper hotness . vet foreign student pilots better , gao says . the owner of a takeaway where pizza boxes were filled with mouse droppings and mouldy tomato puree was used as a topping has been fined nearly # 15,000 . council inspectors also found filthy food preparation areas at the mice-ridden pizza plus fried chicken business run by kunaratnam kunanatha , 36 , in gillingham . kunanathan , of catford , london , admitted seven offences under food safety and hygiene regulations at medway magistrates ' court . disgusting : mould was seen growing in the tomato puree during an inspection of the takeaway in gillingham . maritime authorities recommend western seafarers stay at least 200 nautical miles off somalia and avoid the port of mogadishu , the statement said . the department of state `` encourages u.s. citizens living overseas or planning to travel abroad to enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program , '' the statement said . officials use the program to contact enrollees in the event of an emergency . thursday 's announcement replaces one issued in january . they included a lack of cleaning , . all the students who were brought to hospital for evaluation were released the same day , and all are fine , according to the local fire department . setzler says the school expects to re-open tomorrow morning . cnn 's stefan simons contributed to this story . in october 2012 , mr severinsen broke the record for the longest time breath held voluntarily by a male by spending 22 minutes with his head submerged in a pool in london . the dive took place in 2010 at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas -lrb- marked -rrb- , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . the video was filmed back in 2010 by the french free diver 's girlfriend and fellow freediver julie gautier.it takes place at dean 's blue hole in the bahamas -lrb- shown -rrb- , the deepest so-called ` blue hole ' in the world with an underwater entrance . infestation : mouse droppings could be seen all over the floor at the now closed pizza plus fried chicken . filthy : a pizza box set to be given to customers sits on top of a horrendously dirty extension cable . unfit preparation areas : the units used at the takeaway were dirty when council inspectors visited . more droppings : the business 's owner kunaratnam kunanatha admitted two health and safety charges including a failure to maintain the electrical installation to prevent danger . | travel : a freediver jumps into the world's second-deepest underwater sinkhole without scuba gear ; us issues safety caution to citizens abroad due to terrorist threats in multiple regions. | 2,681 |
washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- scuba divers , take note : please leave your spear guns at home , or place them in your checked luggage . but do not try to bring them on a plane . a passenger at a new york-area airport learned that lesson the hard way last week when a tsa screener discovered a 21-inch spear gun and a utility knife in a carry-on bag . the passenger arrived at newark liberty international airport ticketed to fly to antigua . after his weapons were detected , the tsa contacted local law enforcement , who questioned the passenger , said tsa spokesman kawika riley . the passenger claimed to be unaware that the weapons were prohibited , the tsa said . there was no impact on airport operations . `` just to be clear , passengers should not attempt to bring a spear gun as a carry-on item . the same rule holds for utility knifes , '' riley said . spear guns are specifically prohibited in carry-on bags . on the tsa web site , they are listed under prohibited sports goods , which include baseball bats , ski poles , and bows and arrows . the tsa said most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , but said officers have a responsibility to prevent weapons from getting through the checkpoint . in the week since the spear gun was found , the tsa says it has found 24 loaded and four unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage . it is little over a year since alan pardew became involved in a rather ugly touchline confrontation with manuel pellegrini while managing newcastle . pardew was warned about his behaviour by the fa and wrote to pellegrini to apologise for the offensive name he called him . on monday at selhurst park , pardew , now manager of crystal palace , meets pellegrini and manchester city again having taken steps to change a pattern of behaviour he feared was becoming destructive . after taking advice from the league managers ' association , the 53-year-old has benefited from sessions with former international cricketer jeremy snape , now a sports psychologist . cnn 's mike m. ahlers contributed to this report . alan pardew called manuel pellegrini a ` f *** ing old c ** t ' during premier league encounter back in . the touchline spat occurred during a premier league match between newcastle and man city in january 2014 . ` my natural instinct is to be aggressive in the way my teams play , ' pardew told the bbc . ` but i have had to learn from my own experiences and not get too involved in that myself . jeremy has helped me on the sidelines in terms of focusing on what i can control . ` all the times i have been in trouble -lrb- i have reacted -rrb- when i felt an injustice so when those issues arise now , i know not to react and that is when i switch the off button . ' pellegrini 's team are under a little pressure . now trailing neighbours manchester united ahead of sunday 's derby at old trafford , pellegrini knows he must lift his side from a run of results that has seen them lose touch with leaders chelsea . crystal palace boss pardew believes he has the ability to manage one of england 's top sides . pardew feels he would make a decent job of managing a top-four team if given the chance . ` i look at the top teams and feel i could do that job better than i 'm seeing it being done . but if i work in this part of the league for the rest of my career i will be extremely happy , ' he said . pellegrini said recently he felt his city squad lacked one really big player . this week , he explained : ` well , it is just the way of thinking , that big teams need to sign a big player . it is very difficult to do it every year -- but every two years you must do it . ' | sport | alan pardew was warned about his behaviour following touchline spat . the former newcastle boss called manuel pellegrini a ` f *** ing old c ** t ' he wrote to pellegrini to apologise for using such offensive language . crystal palace host manchester city at selhurst park on monday . | washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- scuba divers , take note : please leave your spear guns at home , or place them in your checked luggage . but do not try to bring them on a plane . a passenger at a new york-area airport learned that lesson the hard way last week when a tsa screener discovered a 21-inch spear gun and a utility knife in a carry-on bag . the passenger arrived at newark liberty international airport ticketed to fly to antigua . after his weapons were detected , the tsa contacted local law enforcement , who questioned the passenger , said tsa spokesman kawika riley . the passenger claimed to be unaware that the weapons were prohibited , the tsa said . there was no impact on airport operations . `` just to be clear , passengers should not attempt to bring a spear gun as a carry-on item . the same rule holds for utility knifes , '' riley said . spear guns are specifically prohibited in carry-on bags . on the tsa web site , they are listed under prohibited sports goods , which include baseball bats , ski poles , and bows and arrows . the tsa said most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , but said officers have a responsibility to prevent weapons from getting through the checkpoint . in the week since the spear gun was found , the tsa says it has found 24 loaded and four unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage . it is little over a year since alan pardew became involved in a rather ugly touchline confrontation with manuel pellegrini while managing newcastle . pardew was warned about his behaviour by the fa and wrote to pellegrini to apologise for the offensive name he called him . on monday at selhurst park , pardew , now manager of crystal palace , meets pellegrini and manchester city again having taken steps to change a pattern of behaviour he feared was becoming destructive . after taking advice from the league managers ' association , the 53-year-old has benefited from sessions with former international cricketer jeremy snape , now a sports psychologist . cnn 's mike m. ahlers contributed to this report . alan pardew called manuel pellegrini a ` f *** ing old c ** t ' during premier league encounter back in . the touchline spat occurred during a premier league match between newcastle and man city in january 2014 . ` my natural instinct is to be aggressive in the way my teams play , ' pardew told the bbc . ` but i have had to learn from my own experiences and not get too involved in that myself . jeremy has helped me on the sidelines in terms of focusing on what i can control . ` all the times i have been in trouble -lrb- i have reacted -rrb- when i felt an injustice so when those issues arise now , i know not to react and that is when i switch the off button . ' pellegrini 's team are under a little pressure . now trailing neighbours manchester united ahead of sunday 's derby at old trafford , pellegrini knows he must lift his side from a run of results that has seen them lose touch with leaders chelsea . crystal palace boss pardew believes he has the ability to manage one of england 's top sides . pardew feels he would make a decent job of managing a top-four team if given the chance . ` i look at the top teams and feel i could do that job better than i 'm seeing it being done . but if i work in this part of the league for the rest of my career i will be extremely happy , ' he said . pellegrini said recently he felt his city squad lacked one really big player . this week , he explained : ` well , it is just the way of thinking , that big teams need to sign a big player . it is very difficult to do it every year -- but every two years you must do it . ' | new : a passenger tried to bring a spear gun and utility knife onto a plane ; the tsa says don't even think about it.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the food for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines ceo richard anderson said friday he objects to the federal transportation security administration's move this week to allow small pocketknives on airplanes. `` these items have been banned for more than 11 years and will add little value to the customer security process flow in relation to the additional risk for our cabin staff and customers, '' anderson said in a letter to the head of the tsa. tsa administrator john pistole said the move brings the united states into alignment with international rules and are keeping with his `` risk-based security '' approach. under the new rules, knives with blades no longer than 2.36 inches -lrb- 6 centimeters -rrb- and less than a half-inch wide will be allowed in airline cabins as long as the blade is retractable and does not lock into place. razorblades and box cutters are still prohibited. the rules also allow passengers to carry two golf clubs, toy bats or other sports sticks -- such as ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and pool cues -- aboard in carry-on luggage. knives on a plane? really? the suit stems from the winklevosses'claim that facebook co-founder and ceo mark zuckerberg stole their idea for the social-networking site. zuckerberg and facebook deny the allegations, but agreed to the risk of eating fresh produce it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times, '' said dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take together to streamline the security checkpoints with risk-based screening mechanisms, '' | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- sometimes the best ideas come from the bathroom . but gaioz nigalidze 's ideas from the loo were a little too good . the georgian chess grandmaster has been banned from the dubai open chess tournament after officials discovered he was darting to the toilet to consult his smartphone , which was logged onto a chess analysis app , the dubai chess and culture club said . nigalidze 's opponent , tigran petrosian of armenia , grew suspicious when nigalidze kept bolting to the restroom . `` the armenian noticed the georgian was oddly frequenting the toilet after each move during a crucial part of the game , '' the dubai chess and culture club said . when officials first checked nigalidze , they did n't find any device on him , the club said . but after looking into the bathroom stall he visited , they found the smartphone hidden in toilet paper . enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . at first , nigalidze claimed the smartphone was n't his , the dubai chess organization said . but the phone was logged on to a social media network under his account . `` they also found his game being analyzed in one of the chess applications , '' the chess club said . the infraction has been reported to the international chess federation . the dubai tournament 's chief arbiter , mahdi abdul rahim , said players found guilty of cheating will be suspended for three years from all sanctioned tournaments and up to 15 years for a repeated offense , the chess and culture club said . but this would n't be an isolated case of cheating in high-stakes chess matches . in 2008 , an iranian player was banned from the dubai open after getting help from someone who was watching the game 's live broadcast and was sending suggestions via text messages , the dubai chess club said . -lrb- cnn -rrb- caught up in a rip current while snorkeling at finn 's beach in bali , roxy walsh was holding on to some rocks when she spotted something special . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . engraved with the words , `` darling joe , happy 70th birthday 2009 . love jenny , '' the antique ring lodged in the rocks clearly meant something to both joe and jenny . but there were no other clues -lrb- besides the fact that the words were written in english -rrb- as to where the couple might live . when she returned home to palm beach , australia , walsh was determined to reunite the ring with its owner . she went to the 5,000 members of her company 's facebook page , kids in adelaide , to reunite joe and jenny with the ring . she also created a `` find joe and jenny '' page to track them down . `` hi all . it 's roxy here . this is a reaaaallyy long shot but would love some share love on this post to help find joe . found this gold ring snorkeling at finns beach in bali today . it 's got a family crest on it , and engraved with the message ` darling joe , happy 70th birthday 2009 . love jenny ' how amazing would it be to find him ! please click share . '' the post got shared all over the world . nine months earlier , joe langley had been snorkeling in the same spot in bali when he lost the ring , which his wife , jenny , had purchased an antique store and had engraved for his birthday . `` i went for a swim , got caught in a rip , decided the rip was going to take me and finished up on the rocks , '' langley told sunshine coast daily . `` in clawing my way over the rocks , the ring pulled off my finger . '' the langleys ' 19-year-old granddaughter saw the facebook post april 9 and made the connection . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . nigalidze 's resume includes victories in the 2013 and 2014 georgian chess championships . it 's not clear how many times he went to the bathroom during those matches . this is the comical moment a delirious wisdom tooth patient refuses milkshake in fear that it could - in singer kelis ' words - ` bring all the boys to her yard ' . faith myers , 14 , from nebraska , was filmed by her mother as she woke in bed still ` high ' from the procedure 's anesthesia . footage shows her being quizzed about what she would like to eat , with the thought of a shake clearly filling her with dread . ' i do n't want all the boys in my yard , ' she immediately chimes through a mouthful of blood-stained tissues . ` you do n't want any boys in your yard ? will your milkshake bring all the boys to the yard ? ' her amused mother responds . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' ` yeah , i do n't want them here , ' faith confirms with a look of fear on her face . the teen 's mood then takes a more sinister turn as she declares that she will ` bring out a shotgun ' if any boys come into her yard . it turns out that the langleys are fellow australians , living in the town of noosa , just three hours from where walsh lives in palm beach . walsh had the ring professionally cleaned before she met the happy langleys in noosa to return it . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . the 30kw system is expected to be ready for field testing in 2016 , when the program will begin more complex trials to ensure a seamless process from detection and tracking to firing , all from mobile tactical vehicles . ` bang , bang ! ' she exclaims , with a look of glee in her eyes . caught on camera : faith myers , 14 , from nebraska , was filmed by her mother as she woke in bed still high from the procedure 's anesthesia . no boys in my yard : footage shows her being quizzed about what she would like to eat , with the thought of a shake clearly filling her with dread . her mother then tells her to quite down . ` we 'll save milkshakes for another day , ' she adds in a bid to reduce volume levels . spotter vehicles and a control car will allow the system to operate anywhere . after sausages are also given a thumbs down , faith and her mother finally settle on jell-o . as the conversation continues , the dentist patient appears equally distressed about other far-fetched scenarios . at one point she fears that she might be dying and later complains about having holes in her head . | sport | gaioz nigalidze is banned from the dubai open chess tournament . officials say he frequented the bathroom , where his phone was hidden in toilet paper . that phone had a chess analysis application open , officials say . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- sometimes the best ideas come from the bathroom . but gaioz nigalidze 's ideas from the loo were a little too good . the georgian chess grandmaster has been banned from the dubai open chess tournament after officials discovered he was darting to the toilet to consult his smartphone , which was logged onto a chess analysis app , the dubai chess and culture club said . nigalidze 's opponent , tigran petrosian of armenia , grew suspicious when nigalidze kept bolting to the restroom . `` the armenian noticed the georgian was oddly frequenting the toilet after each move during a crucial part of the game , '' the dubai chess and culture club said . when officials first checked nigalidze , they did n't find any device on him , the club said . but after looking into the bathroom stall he visited , they found the smartphone hidden in toilet paper . enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . at first , nigalidze claimed the smartphone was n't his , the dubai chess organization said . but the phone was logged on to a social media network under his account . `` they also found his game being analyzed in one of the chess applications , '' the chess club said . the infraction has been reported to the international chess federation . the dubai tournament 's chief arbiter , mahdi abdul rahim , said players found guilty of cheating will be suspended for three years from all sanctioned tournaments and up to 15 years for a repeated offense , the chess and culture club said . but this would n't be an isolated case of cheating in high-stakes chess matches . in 2008 , an iranian player was banned from the dubai open after getting help from someone who was watching the game 's live broadcast and was sending suggestions via text messages , the dubai chess club said . -lrb- cnn -rrb- caught up in a rip current while snorkeling at finn 's beach in bali , roxy walsh was holding on to some rocks when she spotted something special . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . engraved with the words , in a rip , decided the rip was going to take me and finished up on the rocks , '' langley told sunshine coast daily . `` in clawing my way over the rocks , the ring pulled off my finger . '' the langleys ' 19-year-old granddaughter saw the facebook post april 9 and made the connection . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . nigalidze 's resume includes victories in the 2013 and 2014 georgian chess championships . it 's not clear how many times he went to the bathroom during those matches . this is the and later complains about having holes in her head . | A Georgian chess grandmaster, Gaioz Nigalidze, has been banned from a Dubai chess tournament after he was caught using his smartphone to cheat during a match. He had been visiting the toilet frequently to check his phone, which was logged onto a chess analysis app. This is not the first instance of cheating in high-stakes chess matches. | 2,681 |
lily allen has upset health campaigners by accepting money to plug an e-cigarette . lily allen has been condemned by health experts for being paid to plug e-cigarettes in the video for her song hard out here . by . alice smellie . published : . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . | . updated : . the mother of two , said to be worth about # 8 million , was paid an unspecified sum to promote e-lites , which deliver a nicotine hit in vapour form . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices -- promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit -- and close-ups of the packaging . it comes after a public health england report on the uptake of e-cigarettes last month warned of the risks of their promotion by celebrities on young people . last night one of its authors , professor linda bauld , said : ` there really is n't any role for celebrity endorsements in e-cigarette advertising . ' she warned that using an icon such as the pop star ` makes the product look very appealing ' . some people like to run with a dog as a companion , while others use a ` smart ' accessory to keep track of the progress they 've made . but now a team of researchers has devised a new jogging buddy - a drone that flies with you to keep you company . and they claim robotic companions could be used for a variety of other physical activities such as cycling , cross-country skiing and rowing . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . scroll down for video . australian researchers have tested their drone running companion . called joggobot -lrb- shown -rrb- it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run . the technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner . and it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing . the research , by the royal melbourne institute of technology in australia , reported popular science , was presented at the computer-human interaction conference in seoul . in their paper , the researchers explained how they asked 13 joggers to run for an average of 26 minutes with a drone - specifically a quadcopter - as a companion . the goal was to see if a drone could motivate a runner to keep their pace up , and provide a companion that helped them stay fit . in this experiment , the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path and speed , which the joggers also followed . the drone was designed to fly 13ft -lrb- four metres -rrb- in front of the jogger at a height of 10ft -lrb- three metres -rrb- . the organisation 's director for health and wellbeing , professor kevin fenton , has now called for ` rapid action ' to introduce regulation , while charity action on smoking and health said the brand should be ` ashamed ' . an e-lites spokesman said : ` the lily allen video is 18-plus and not targeted at teens . ' a spokesman for the singer declined to comment . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices - promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit - and close-ups of the packaging . each participant was fitted with a go pro camera and , after finishing their run of between 15 and 40 minutes , gave their thoughts on having a robot companion . most said that they found it was a good ` pace keeper ' , especially on straight sections of their run . technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction , although this has n't been implemented yet . however , the researchers said their 's was ` the first system that has been successfully deployed in an outdoor setting . ' more of us than ever are living on our own -- and it seems that the solo lifestyle could be a cause of poor mental health . a third of britons live alone . the latest figures from the office of national statistics show that divorce rates are rising and fewer people are getting married . it is estimated that by 2020 , 40 per cent of households will have only one person . but now a study suggests that those living alone are 80 per cent more likely to be depressed than those who co-habit . shocking : between 2002 and 2008 , those people living alone were 1.8 times more likely to purchase antidepressants . researchers in finland followed 1,695 finnish men and 1,776 women aged between 30 and 65 for seven years , of whom 14 per cent lived alone . ` it forces you to go a certain pace , pushes you a bit further , ' said one runner . ` if i was running by myself , i think my pace would vary a bit more , this is a more set pace . ' ultimately , it seemed that the runners felt a sense of ` peer pressure ' similar to how one might feel if they were running with a human companion . in this experiment , the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path , which the joggers also followed . however , technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction -lrb- shown -rrb- . there were some concerns from the runners , though ; occasionally the quadcopter would deviate from its path , leading them to question their safety . and it also wobbled in the wind , which one runner likened to it having a personality of its own . one also noted that they ` felt a bit awkward with a camera on my head and jogging with a robot . ' but they added : ` i 'm jogging with a robot , and people think it 's rad . ' use of antidepressants was monitored simultaneously through national prescription registers . between 2002 and 2008 , those people living alone were 1.8 times more likely to purchase antidepressants . researchers attributed this discrepancy to a number of reasons . lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . the results come as no surprise to experts in the uk . the researchers think their study could help design flying robots that support joggers , and it could even be used for other sports as well such as cycling , cross-country skiing , rowing or even fun runs . some runners may have dogs as jogging companions now , but will be using robots in the future ? the team hope their research could inspire new ways to perform such activities . in a cycling scenario , the researchers say the drone could create a draft , ` providing a psychological and maybe even physical boost . ' other drones could display encouraging messages to keep motivation high . ` overall , our work aims to inspire other designers to utilise robotic systems to support exertion activities , ' the researchers concluded . ` we know that loneliness is a major factor in depression , ' says consultant psychiatrist dr adrian winbow , at fitzroy square hospital in london . there 's no news yet on when - or if - this technology will be available to the public , though . although britons do not take as many antidepressants as the finnish , numbers are increasing . ` i 'd suggest about one in 20 britons is on antidepressants . a large proportion of those are likely to live on their own , ' he says . impact : lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . although it may seem surprising that those of working age are so prone to depression -- presumably those with jobs have daily interaction with others -- dr winbow points out that the current economic climate has put great pressure on employees . ` if you are lucky enough to have a job , you are probably working longer hours and expectations will be higher , ' he says . ` this stress is hugely alleviated if you have someone at home with whom you can laugh or complain to . marriage brings a decreased risk for all psychiatric problems . ' of course , if you are n't working then this is an extra reason for low moods . so what can you do ? ` join a gym or a group in the evenings to improve your social life , ' dr winbow suggests . ` alternatively get a pet -- they are proven to help with psychological problems . flat-sharing or getting a lodger are also great ways to save money and stay social . ' | entertainment | allen , worth about # 8m , was paid to promote device that delivers nicotine in vapour form . video features dancers taking drags on the devices -- promoted as alternatives to cigarette . e-cigarette spokesman said ` the lily allen video is 18-plus and not targeted at teens ' | lily allen has upset health campaigners by accepting money to plug an e-cigarette . lily allen has been condemned by health experts for being paid to plug e-cigarettes in the video for her song hard out here . by . alice smellie . published : . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . | . updated : . the mother of two , said to be worth about # 8 million , was paid an unspecified sum to promote e-lites , which deliver a nicotine hit in vapour form . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices -- promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit -- and close-ups of the packaging . it comes after a public health england report on the uptake of e-cigarettes last month warned of the risks of their promotion by celebrities on young people . last night one of its authors , professor linda bauld , said : ` there really is n't any role for celebrity endorsements in e-cigarette advertising . ' she warned that using an icon such as the pop star ` makes the product look very appealing ' . some people like to run with a dog as a companion , while others use a ` smart ' accessory to keep track of the progress they 've made . but now a team of researchers has devised a new jogging buddy - a drone that flies with you to keep you company . and they claim robotic companions could be used for a variety of other physical activities such as cycling , cross-country skiing and rowing . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . scroll down for video . australian researchers have tested their drone running companion . called joggobot -lrb- shown -rrb- it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run . the technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner . and it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing . the research , by the royal melbourne institute of technology in australia , reported popular science , was presented at the computer-human interaction conference in seoul . in their paper , the researchers explained how they asked 13 joggers to run for an average of 26 minutes with a drone - specifically a quadcopter - as a companion . the goal was to see if a drone could motivate a runner to keep their pace up , and provide a companion that helped them stay fit . in this experiment , the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path and speed , which the joggers also followed . the drone was designed to fly 13ft -lrb- four metres -rrb- in front of the jogger at a height of 10ft -lrb- three metres -rrb- . the organisation 's director for health and wellbeing , professor kevin fenton , has now called for ` rapid action ' to introduce regulation , while charity action on smoking and health said the brand should be ` ashamed ' . an e-lites spokesman said : ` the lily allen video is 18-plus and not targeted at teens . ' a spokesman for the singer declined to comment . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices - promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit - and close-ups of the packaging . each participant was fitted with a go pro camera and , after finishing their run of between 15 and 40 minutes , gave their thoughts on having a robot companion . most said that they found it was a good ` pace keeper ' , especially on straight sections of their run . technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction , although this has n't been implemented yet . however , the researchers said their 's was ` the first system that has been successfully deployed in an outdoor setting . ' more of us than ever are living on our own -- and it seems that the solo lifestyle could be a cause of poor mental health . a third of britons live alone . the latest figures from the office of national statistics show that divorce rates are rising and fewer people are getting married . it is estimated that by 2020 , 40 per cent of households will have only one person . but now a study suggests that those living alone ways to save money and stay social . ' | Lily Allen has faced criticism for promoting e-cigarettes in her music video "Hard Out Here". Health experts warn that celebrity endorsements may appeal to young people and encourage them to try e-cigarettes. Meanwhile, Australian researchers have developed a drone that can accompany joggers and track their speed and direction, providing a motivational companion for fitness enthusiasts. | 2,681 |
children 's soft toys act as a reservoir for bacteria and bring germs into hospitals , scientists have warned . a team of researchers at vanderbilt university in tennessee explored how best to minimise the risk of infection after surgery . they note that despite hand washing and other protocols , surgical-site infections continue to pose a problem . children 's toys could act as a reservoir for bacteria and bring germs into hospitals , scientists at vanderbilt university in tennessee , have warned . the researchers concluded this implied one of two scenarios . firstly , that current infection prevention methods are not effective . and secondly that there are alternative sources of bacterial exposure to the surgical wound . their study revealed that soft toys brought into the operating theatre by children served as a breeding ground for bacteria . they urged parents to be aware of the dangers comfort items could pose , and take steps to eradicate the risk . dr jonathan schoenecker and his team aimed to investigate if cuddly toys contribute to surgical-site infections . they swabbed stuffed animals that were brought into hospital by children ahead of surgery . the findings revealed that all those soft toys swabbed showed bacterial growth . in addition , the researchers demonstrated that a single wash and dry cycle at home , followed by sealing the toy in a plastic bag for 24 hours , effectively ` sterilised ' 79 per cent of those soft toys tested . researchers urged parents to wash and sterilise their child 's toys before bringing them into the operating theatre , to help minimise the risk of their child suffering a surgical-site infection . the study report states : ` these results indicate that items of comfort , such as stuffed animals , brought into the operating room with a benevolent purpose may represent a reservoir of bacteria that could lead to unwanted surgical-site infections . ` washing an item of comfort one day before surgery effectively sterilises that item . ' the researchers note that future studies will be needed to determine the correlation between stuffed animals that test positive for bacteria and surgical-site infections . another area to look at is whether giving a child a ` sterile ' soft toy reduces the risk of surgical-site infections . | health | scientists at vanderbilt university explored how to reduce infection risk . found all stuffed toys they swabbed showed signs of bacteria growth . urged parents to wash and sterilise any cuddly toys before surgery . | children 's soft toys act as a reservoir for bacteria and bring germs into hospitals , scientists have warned . a team of researchers at vanderbilt university in tennessee explored how best to minimise the risk of infection after surgery . they note that despite hand washing and other protocols , surgical-site infections continue to pose a problem . children 's toys could act as a reservoir for bacteria and bring germs into hospitals , scientists at vanderbilt university in tennessee , have warned . the researchers concluded this implied one of two scenarios . firstly , that current infection prevention methods are not effective . and secondly that there are alternative sources of bacterial exposure to the surgical wound . their study revealed that soft toys brought into the operating theatre by children served as a breeding ground for bacteria . they urged parents to be aware of the dangers comfort items could pose , and take steps to eradicate the risk . dr jonathan schoenecker and his team aimed to investigate if cuddly toys contribute to surgical-site infections . they swabbed stuffed animals that were brought into hospital by children ahead of surgery . the findings revealed that all those soft toys swabbed showed bacterial growth . in addition , the researchers demonstrated that a single wash and dry cycle at home , followed by sealing the toy in a plastic bag for 24 hours , effectively ` sterilised ' 79 per cent of those soft toys tested . researchers urged parents to wash and sterilise their child 's toys before bringing them into the operating theatre , to help minimise the risk of their child suffering a surgical-site infection . the study report states : ` these results indicate that items of comfort , such as stuffed animals , brought into the operating room with a benevolent purpose may represent a reservoir of bacteria that could lead to unwanted surgical-site infections . ` washing an item of comfort one day before surgery effectively sterilises that item . ' the researchers note that future studies will be needed to determine the correlation between stuffed animals that test positive for bacteria and surgical-site infections . another area to look at is whether giving a child a ` sterile ' soft toy reduces the risk of surgical-site infections . | Researchers at Vanderbilt University found that children's soft toys can harbor bacteria and bring germs into hospitals, increasing the risk of surgical-site infections. They recommend washing and sterilizing toys before bringing them into the operating theater to minimize this risk. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . by . danny penman . published : . 17:00 est , 2 november 2013 . thousands hoping to get away for christmas could face chaos after airport staff voted to walk out for two days from december 23 . heathrow is expected to bear the brunt of the disruption , as nearly 500 check-in staff and ground crew members plan to strike over pay . three of heathrow 's five terminals will be affected , as well as gatwick and manchester airports if the action goes ahead . the strike could affect check-in desks at heathrow , gatwick and manchester airports . but last night , airport and airline bosses insisted they would cope . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . a russian aerospace commander has sensationally claimed that some spy satellites are masquerading as space junk in earth orbit . the official refused to comment on how many such satellites there were , and which countries were operating them . it suggests there could be more satellites than thought monitoring different countries on earth . the claim was made by the commander of russian space command . oleg maidanovich said someone was hiding satellites as space junk -lrb- artist 's illustration of a satellite shown -rrb- . but in a film he refused to name the country behind the ruse . the claims were made by the commander of russian space command , oleg maidanovich . | . updated : . heathrow said it had contingency plans in place to ` minimise disruption for passengers ' and did not want to ` raise unnecessary alarm ' . the unite union , which is behind the strike , said its members who work for air services provider dnata at heathrow , gatwick and manchester had voted by more than four to one in favour of the action . dnata 's main customers include virgin atlantic , emirates , cathay pacific , turkish airlines and qantas airways . the union said the strike was in protest at an imposed 2.2 per cent pay increase at a time when supervisors were being granted a rise of 4.5 per cent . it added that the walkout ` would have an impact ' on air travellers , but that the extent of the chaos would depend on contingency plans put in place by management . unite union has called for peace talks to avoid disruption at airports on december 23 and 24 . 17:00 est , 2 november 2013 . nothing creates more stress than when you feel trapped by illness . negative thoughts and worries leave you burnt-out and create tension in the body , aggravating illnesses and injuries . stress dampens the immune system and shuts down the body 's self-repair mechanisms . yet while it 's impossible to prevent stress arising , mindfulness can teach you how to deal with it . after practice , you realise that stress -lrb- like pain -rrb- is a ` message ' that melts away once it 's ` delivered ' or felt with full mindful awareness . when this occurs , happiness and peace fill the void . after practice , you realise that stress -lrb- like pain -rrb- is a ` message ' that melts away once it 's ` delivered ' unite represents around a quarter of the 1,900 dnata staff who carry out check-in , ground crew and cargo duties at heathrow , gatwick and manchester airports . he was speaking on a film called ` space special forces ' during a tour of russia 's main centre for aerospace intelligence in krasnoznamensk , near moscow . ` very recently , specialists of the department of space intelligence centre uncovered a newly created group of space satellites ... made for radio-technical reconnaissance of equipment on russian territory , ' he said . a reconnaissance satellite is unofficially referred to as a spy satellite . they are earth observation satellites or communications satellites traditionally used for military or intelligence purposes . the couple had an adopted son . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . at heathrow , the striking staff work in terminals 2 , 3 and 4 . the walkout will not affect terminal 5 , where british airways is based . heathrow said terminals 2 , 3 and 4 handle around 45 per cent of the 1,300 flights and up to 200,000 passengers it processes each day . turnout among the 460 unite members eligible to vote was just 45 per cent . of those who voted , some 83 per cent supported the strike ` if the company continued to refuse to negotiate ' . unite said it was not its intention to wreck christmas for families , but simply to get the firm around the negotiating table . a spokesman for virgin atlantic said : ` we are being kept informed of the situation . should the strike action take place , we are confident that dnata will have contingency plans to keep disruption to passengers to a minimum . ' five million christmas travellers are set to pass through uk airports in the next week . some are used to simply take images from the ground , while others relay information from one place to another . many such satellites are used today for high-resolution photography of certain areas , for scientific or defense purposes . the film goes on to state that there ` are cases when a space satellite pretends to be space junk for years and then wakes up and starts working at the right moment . ' the comments were made yesterday on ` space day ' , when russia commemorated the first human spaceflight - yuri gagarin , on 12 april 1961 . since then hundreds of rockets have been launched into space -- and russia itself now has about 140 satellites operating in orbit . their space command is a division of the military responsible for warning of missile and air strikes and controlling russia 's defence satellites . it monitors about 20,000 objects orbiting the planet , out of a total of 100,000 significant objects . some objects are believed to have a military purpose - but it 's not quite clear what the purpose of the satellites disguised as space junk are . such contentment boosts the immune system , restarts repair mechanisms and improves quality of life . emirates , which runs up to half a dozen flights a day from heathrow , said : ` at this time , emirates does not expect any changes to its current flight schedule . ' a heathrow spokesman said it would have extra staff on hand , adding : ` passengers should allow plenty of time for travelling through the airport and speak to their airline if they have any concerns . ' sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . gatwick confirmed that as dnata have only a small operation at the airport , no passengers would be affected if the strike goes ahead . a spokesman for dnata said contingency plans to help passengers were being implemented , adding : ` unite members are a minority of our team in the uk . ' this week 's meditation is the tension release , the final of three exercises taken from my book mindfulness for health : a practical guide to relieving pain , reducing stress and restoring wellbeing -lrb- piatkus -rrb- . mailonline has asked the russian space agency -lrb- roscosmos -rrb- and space command for further information on the claim . the aim is to move your awareness around the body , paying attention to areas of tension , and then to gently breathe ` into ' them . follow the instructions below or download an audio track at franticworld.com/mailonsunday . the comments were made yesterday on ` space day ' , when russia commemorated the first human spaceflight - yuri gagarin -lrb- pictured -rrb- , on 12 april 1961 . since then hundreds of rockets have been launched into space - and russia itself now has about 140 satellites operating in orbit . | travel | staff employed by dnata at three uk airports voted for strike action . workers angry that supervisors awarded 4.5 % pay increase . industrial action to take place on december 23 and 24 . unite calls for peace talks to avoid walkout on key travel dates . | by management . unite union has called for peace talks to avoid disruption at airports on december 23 and 24 . 17:00 est , 2 november 2013 . nothing creates more stress than when you feel trapped by illness . negative thoughts and worries leave you burnt-out and create tension in the body , aggravating illnesses and injuries . stress dampens the immune system and shuts down the body 's self-repair mechanisms . yet while it 's impossible to prevent stress arising , mindfulness can teach you how to deal with it . after practice , you realise that stress -lrb- like pain -rrb- is a ` message ' that melts away once it 's ` delivered ' or felt with full mindful awareness . when this occurs , happiness and peace fill the void . after practice , you realise that stress -lrb- like pain -rrb- is a ` message ' that melts away once it 's ` delivered ' unite represents around a quarter of the 1,900 dnata staff who carry out check-in , ground crew and cargo duties at heathrow , gatwick and manchester airports . he was speaking on a film called ` space special forces ' during a tour of russia 's main centre for aerospace intelligence in krasnoznamensk , near moscow . ` very recently , specialists of the department of space intelligence centre uncovered a newly created group of space satellites ... made for radio-technical reconnaissance of equipment on russian territory , ' he said . a reconnaissance satellite is unofficially referred to as a spy satellite . they are earth observation satellites or communications satellites traditionally used for military or intelligence purposes . the couple had an adopted son . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . at heathrow , the striking staff work in terminals 2 , 3 and 4 . the walkout will not affect terminal 5 , where british airways is based . heathrow said terminals 2 , 3 and 4 handle around 45 per cent of the 1,300 flights and up to 200,000 passengers it processes each day . turnout among the 460 unite members eligible to vote was just 45 per cent . of those who voted , some 83 per cent supported the strike ` if the company continued to refuse to negotiate ' . unite said it was not its intention to wreck christmas for families , but simply to get the firm around the negotiating table . a spokesman for virgin atlantic said : ` we are being kept informed of the situation . should the strike action take place , we are confident that dnata will have contingency plans to keep disruption to passengers to a minimum . ' five million christmas travellers are set to pass through uk airports in the next week . some are used to simply take images from the ground , while others relay information from one place to another . many such satellites are used today for high-resolution photography of certain areas , for scientific or defense purposes . the film goes on to state that there ` are cases when a space satellite pretends to be space junk for years and then wakes up and starts working at the right moment . ' the comments were made yesterday on ` space day ' , when russia commemorated the first human spaceflight - yuri gagarin , on 12 april 1961 . since then hundreds of rockets have been launched into space -- and russia itself now has about 140 satellites operating in orbit . their space command is a division of the military responsible for warning of missile and air strikes and controlling russia 's defence satellites . it monitors about 20,000 objects orbiting the planet , out of a total of 100,000 significant objects . some objects are believed to have a military purpose - but it 's not quite clear what the purpose of the satellites disguised as space junk are . such contentment boosts the immune system , restarts repair mechanisms and improves quality of life . emirates , which runs up to half a dozen flights a day from heathrow , said : ` at this time , emirates does not expect any changes to its current flight schedule . ' a heathrow spokesman said it would have extra staff on hand , adding : ` passengers should allow plenty of time for travelling through the airport and speak to their airline if they have any concerns . ' sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . gatwick confirmed that as dnata have only a small operation at the airport , no passengers would be affected if the strike goes ahead . a spokesman for dnata said contingency plans to help passengers were being implemented , adding : ` unite members are a minority of our team in the uk . ' this week 's meditation is the tension release , the final of three exercises taken from my book mindfulness for health : a practical guide to relieving pain , reducing stress and restoring wellbeing -lrb- piatkus -rrb- . mailonline has asked the russian space agency -lrb- roscosmos -rrb- and space command for further information on the claim . the aim is to move your awareness around the body , paying attention to areas of tension , and then to gently breathe ` into ' them . follow the instructions below or download an audio track at franticworld.com/mailonsunday . the comments were made yesterday on ` space day ' , when russia commemorated the first human spaceflight - yuri gagarin -lrb- pictured -rrb- , on 12 april 1961 . since then hundreds of rockets have been launched into space - and russia itself now has about 140 satellites operating in orbit . | Travel disruptions expected at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports due to a planned strike by DNATA staff on December 23 and 24. The strike could affect 45% of flights and up to 200,000 passengers daily. Airlines are preparing contingency plans to minimize disruptions. | 2,681 |
they were built to slash a college 's carbon emissions and save them tens of thousands of pounds in energy bills . but some people must have been left wondering if the new ` solar meadow ' will live up to its billing as it opened today under grey and rainy skies . the site at the midlothian campus of edinburgh college in dalkeith is scotland 's first solar meadow and one of the most northerly locations for the green technology in europe . staff and the local msp stroll around the site under the cloudy skies and hold umbrellas to ward off the rain . the 2,500 solar panels are expected to cut the college 's carbon emissions by 300,000 kg a year . he only wore it a handful of times but , for many , elvis presley strutting around the stage in his gold lame tuxedo is their enduring image of the king . and as the decadent outfit makes the 4,300-mile journey his memphis mansion to london , british fans are finally able to get up close to one of their idol 's most famous artefacts . normally on display at graceland , the singer 's former home-turned-museum , it is making a special two month appearance at the elvis at the o2 exhibition from sunday . the golden suit is making a special two month appearance at the elvis at the o2 exhibition from sunday . even during presley 's lifetime , the tuxedo carried a level of mystique . his manager colonel tom parker had it ferried to concert venues in an armoured truck and under armed guards as a way of drumming up more press coverage . the five-acre site cost # 1.2 million to build and was designed by sse energy solutions . it promises to decrease the college 's carbon emissions by 300,000 kg a year and meet all the campus ' electricity demands . but dignitaries who turned out for the grand opening had to walk through the rain with not a beam of sunlight in sight . dressed in bright hi-viz jackets , the group including local msp colin beattie , staff , students and business leaders , were pictured holding umbrellas aloft as they inspected the site . backers of the project also hope it will become a local attraction . wildflowers and various grasses are to be planted in the meadow to increase the site 's biodiversity . professor steve tinsley , vice-principal of edinburgh college , who is leading the project , said : ` we believe the solar meadow also looks . great and will become a significant attraction for local people as well . as visitors to the capital . ` it . is also fantastic that the project has enabled the college to engage . angie marchese , graceland 's director of archives , has previously said : ` it 's the ultimate piece of 50s memorabilia that is connected to elvis 's life and career which is important because our collection is quite light on 50s stuff because elvis did n't keep those things . it really represents his rise to fame in the 50s . ' although touted as his $ 10,000 suit , this astronomical price was reportedly a gimmick and the actual value was closer to $ 2,500 , although this would still be around # 20,000 by today 's standards . with schools and local community groups to develop their own renewable . energy projects . ` it really is giving something back to the local . it was made for the singer by hollywood tailor nudie cohn , whose other customers have included sir elton john , ronald reagan and john wayne . graceland director kevin kern inspects the suit before it is put on display . although touted as his $ 10,000 suit , this astronomical price was reportedly a gimmick and the actual value was closer to $ 2,500 . presley , who died in 1977 at the age of 42 , first wore the suit in public on march 28 , 1957 during a performance at the international amphitheatre in chicago . community in more ways than one . ' student beatrice athanasiou walks through the site that backers hope will become a local attraction . the solar meadow , which can still generate energy under in overcast conditions , will also be used as a teaching facility for students . the creation of solar farms around the world has used so much fossil fuel that they will not contribute any ` real ' energy until 2020 , a study found . he wore the full ensemble -- consisting of gold jacket , trousers , belt , tie and shoes -- just twice more at live performances , in st. louis on the night following its first appearance and then again in toronto on april 2 , 1957 . it is perhaps best known for being worn on the cover of 1959 compilation album 50,000 elvis fans ca n't be wrong , which contained no less than 17 pictures of the singer wearing the extravagant outfit . arriving at the o2 exhibition , it will sit alongside other artefacts such as his 16 karat ` taking care of business ' ring , a signed champagne bottle from his wedding to priscilla and the red mg roadster from his film blue hawaii . the stanford university research found the panels have only just begun to surpass the amount of energy ploughed into creating the installations . the energy used to produce solar panels is intense . the initial step in producing the silicon at the heart of most panels is to melt silica rock at 3,000 degrees fahrenheit using electricity , commonly from coal-fired power plants . there is also an energy cost in shipping and installing the panels . however , because of technological advances , the solar power industry is poised to pay off its debt of energy as early as 2015 and no later than 2020 . it will act as an outdoor classroom for engineering students as the performance of the panels and environmental conditions are monitored . ' -lsb- the solar meadow -rsb- will help not only to provide the next generation of engineers with essential skills , but also allow the college to become less reliant on fossil fuel energy , ' said prof tinsley . the meadow will also be used as a research centre where the interaction between biodiversity and solar technology is analysed , including the effect of environmental conditions on the output from the solar panels such as weather and pollen . a research assistant from edinburgh napier university will join the team of staff and students from edinburgh college to collect and analyse the data . the students are also excited with the development of the meadow . alana beaton , 23 , from inverness , is studying nc intermediate electrical engineering , said : ` i 'm really interested in renewable energy and i 'm excited that edinburgh college is leading the way with the solar meadow . ` i 'm really looking forward to using the solar meadow as part of my course . ' i think it will further my interests within solar energy technologies and modern engineering in scotland . ' richard chandler , sse 's head of green deal and energy solutions , said : ` the solar meadow will not only generate around 560,000 kwhrs every year , enough energy to power 170 homes , but is also a fine example of how industry and education can work well together . ` this project will bring benefits to the college , its students and the wider community as well as further strengthening scotland 's renewable energy resources . ' electrical engineering student jamie thorurn sits in the rain as scotland 's first ever solar meadow opens . | science | the site in dalkieth contains 2,500 solar panels built for # 1.2 million . solar meadow is one of most northerly sites to use the green technology . edinburgh college is expected to save tens of thousands in energy bills . staff and students needed umbrellas as solar farm opened in the rain . | they were built to slash a college 's carbon emissions and save them tens of thousands of pounds in energy bills . but some people must have been left wondering if the new ` solar meadow ' will live up to its billing as it opened today under grey and rainy skies . the site at the midlothian campus of edinburgh college in dalkeith is scotland 's first solar meadow and one of the most northerly locations for the green technology in europe . staff and the local msp stroll around the site under the cloudy skies and hold umbrellas to ward off the rain . the 2,500 solar panels are expected to cut the college 's carbon emissions by 300,000 kg a year . he only wore it a handful of times but , for many , elvis presley strutting around the stage in his gold lame tuxedo is their enduring image of the king . and as the decadent outfit makes the 4,300-mile journey his memphis mansion to london , british fans are finally able to get up close to one of their idol 's most famous artefacts . normally on display at graceland , the singer 's former home-turned-museum , it is making a special two month appearance at the elvis at the o2 exhibition from sunday . the golden suit is making a special two month appearance at the elvis at the o2 exhibition from sunday . even during presley 's lifetime , the tuxedo carried a level of mystique . his real ' energy until 2020 , a study found . he wore the full ensemble -- consisting of gold jacket , trousers , belt , tie and shoes -- just twice more at live performances , in st. louis on the night following its first appearance and then again in toronto on april 2 , 1957 . it is perhaps best known for being worn on the cover of 1959 compilation album 50,000 elvis fans ca n't be wrong , which contained no less than 17 pictures of the singer wearing the extravagant outfit . arriving at the o2 exhibition , it will sit alongside other artefacts such as his 16 karat ` taking care of business ' ring , a signed champagne bottle from his wedding to priscilla and the red mg roadster from his film blue hawaii . the stanford university research found the panels have only just begun to surpass the amount of energy ploughed into creating the installations . the energy used to produce solar panels is intense . the initial step in producing the silicon at the heart of most panels is to melt silica rock at 3,000 degrees fahrenheit using electricity , commonly from coal-fired power plants . there is also an energy cost in shipping and installing the panels . however , because of technological advances , the solar power industry is poised to pay off its debt of energy as early as 2015 and no later than 2020 . it will act as an outdoor classroom for engineering students as the performance of the panels and environmental conditions are monitored . ' -lsb- the solar meadow -rsb- will help not only to provide the next generation of engineers with essential skills , but also allow the college to become less reliant on fossil fuel energy , ' said prof tinsley . the meadow will also be used as a research centre where the interaction between biodiversity and solar technology is analysed , including the effect of environmental conditions on the output from the solar panels such as weather and pollen . a research assistant from edinburgh napier university will join the team of staff and students from edinburgh college to collect and analyse the data . the students are also excited with the development of the meadow . alana beaton , 23 , from inverness , is studying nc intermediate electrical engineering , said : ` i 'm really interested in renewable energy and i 'm excited that edinburgh college is leading the way with the solar meadow . ` i 'm really looking forward to using the solar meadow as part of my course . ' i think it will further my interests within solar energy technologies and modern engineering in scotland . ' richard chandler , sse 's head of green deal and energy solutions , said : ` the solar meadow will not only generate around 560,000 kwhrs every year , enough energy to power 170 homes , but is also a fine example of how industry and education can work well together . ` this project will bring benefits to the college , its students and the wider community as well as further strengthening scotland 's renewable energy resources . ' electrical engineering student jamie thorurn sits in the rain as scotland 's first ever solar meadow opens . | A new "solar meadow" has opened at Edinburgh College's Midlothian campus in Dalkeith, Scotland, featuring 2,500 solar panels expected to cut the college's carbon emissions by 300,000 kg a year. The installation will serve as an outdoor classroom for engineering students, monitoring panel performance and environmental conditions. Research will also focus on the interaction between biodiversity and solar technology. According to a Stanford University study, the energy used to produce solar panels is intense, but technological advances mean the industry is poised to pay off its energy debt by 2015-2020. | 2,681 |
scientists have discovered an achilles ' heel of prostate -lrb- pictured -rrb- cancer that could lead to better treatment for many men diagnosed with the disease . british scientists have discovered an ` achilles ' heel ' in prostate cancer which could lead to better treatments . the disease claims almost 11,000 lives a year in the uk , with most deaths occurring after it spreads around the body . the latest study gets to the root of this spread , and could mean better outcomes for the 42,000 men a year diagnosed with the illness . scientists funded by cancer research uk studied samples taken from tumours in the prostate and around the body in ten affected men . reading the dna revealed details of how the cancer metastasises , or spreads , allowing them to build a ` family tree ' of how the disease changes over time . it seems that most of the cells in a tumour stay where they are . however , a small number have the ability to travel through the body , creating new tumours as they go . these cells are the ` root ' of the cancer and for a treatment to work , they should be destroyed . in future , doctors may be able to find these key cells in individual patients . -lrb- cnn -rrb- remember knut , the adorable polar bear who captured hearts in 2006 ? now it 's his baby half-brother 's turn . they could then be given drugs to wipe them out , with each patient 's treatment tailored to the genetic flaw at the root of their cancer . this should kill the new tumours and prevent more from forming , greatly improving odds of survival . cambridge university researcher professor david neal said some suitable drugs already exist , and that new ones are being developed all the time . however , he cautioned that it will be three to five years before the latest knowledge can be routinely put to use in the nhs . lead study author professor ros eeles , from the institute of cancer research in london , said : ` we gained a much broader view of prostate cancer by studying both the original cancer and the cells that had spread to other parts of the body . enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . ` we found that all of the cells that had broken free shared a common ancestor cell in the prostate . ` the common faults we found in each man could potentially offer new targets for treatment . ' co-author dr ultan mcdermott , from the wellcome trust sanger institute in cambridgeshire , described the finding as a ` potential achilles ' heel ' . professor peter johnson , chief clinician at cancer research uk , said : ` this research lets us look right into the molecular core of cancer . ' samples were taken from tumours in the prostate and around the body in ten men with the disease -lrb- pictured -rrb- . reading the dna revealed details of how the cancer metastasises - or spreads - allowing scientists to understand how the disease changes over time . officials at the rostock zoo in germany say the polar bear was born december 3 but has been cuddling up to his mother , vilma , in the zoo 's birth den for the past two months . this week , he made his first acquaintance with the snow , and zookeepers expect him to make his public debut in march . until then , fans can watch the zoo 's weekly video updates of the cub clumsily finding his bearings -- and footing -- in the nursery alongside his doting mother . the baby bear is still unnamed ; the rostock zoo is taking suggestions until march 10 . if you have an idea , email presse@zoo-rostock.de . the newest puffball shares a father with knut , the polar cub who warmed the world 's heart when he was abandoned by his mother at zoo berlin in 2006 and then hand-raised by zookeepers . in 2011 , the 4-year-old polar bear tragically died of encephalitis , and fans big and small lined the zoo 's polar bear enclosure with flowers and notes . polar bear knut 's half-sister makes public debut . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . former bayern munich manager ottmar hitzfeld believes the german giants should replace pep guardiola with borussia monchengladbach boss lucien favre . the spaniard , who has been in the dugout at the allianz arena since last season , has yet to commit his future to bayern beyond the end of his contract which expires at the end of the 2016-16 season . and hitzfield believes favre , whose monchengladbach side currently sit fourth in the bundesliga standings as they edge closer towards champions league football next season , is the man to replace guardiola should he leave bayern . video scroll down to see the goals from monchengladbach 's recent win over dortmund . bayern munich manager pep guardiola has yet to commit his future to the bundesliga giants . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . guardiola , whose contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 season , has been linked with manchester city . and former bayern boss ottmar hitzfeld says lucien favre -lrb- left -rrb- should replace guardiola at the allianz arena . ` favre is a candidate for bayern , ' hitzfield said in an interview with sky sports . ` favre is a coach who has worked really well with gladbach . he is certainly a candidate for bayern when guardiola eventually quits . ` he is a coach that can play offensive football . he can get the best out of players like -lsb- striker -rsb- raffael , who i did not think would make the jump up from zurich to the bundesliga . ` favre is good with these type of players and he will have a lot of artists like raffael in bavaria . ' hitzfeld -lrb- left -rrb- spent two different spells as bayern boss and retired in 2014 after managing switzerland . borussia monchengladbach boss lucien favre is on course for champions league football next season . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . the 30kw system is expected to be ready for field testing in 2016 , when the program will begin more complex trials to ensure a seamless process from detection and tracking to firing , all from mobile tactical vehicles . spotter vehicles and a control car will allow the system to operate anywhere . | travel | a baby polar bear made his debut in germany this weekend . he is the half-brother of knut , the famous polar bear who died in 2011 . | , from the wellcome trust sanger institute in cambridgeshire , described the finding as a ` potential achilles ' heel ' . professor peter johnson , chief clinician at cancer research uk , said : ` this research lets us look right into the molecular core of cancer . ' samples were taken from tumours in the prostate and around the body in ten men with the disease -lrb- pictured -rrb- . reading the dna revealed details of how the cancer metastasises - or spreads - allowing scientists to understand how the disease changes over time . officials at the rostock zoo in germany say the polar bear was born december 3 but has been cuddling up to his mother , vilma , in the zoo 's birth den for the past two months . this week , he made his first acquaintance with the snow , and zookeepers expect him to make his public debut in march . until then , fans can watch the zoo 's weekly video updates of the cub clumsily finding his bearings -- and footing -- in the nursery alongside his doting mother . the baby bear is still unnamed ; the rostock zoo is taking suggestions until march 10 . if you have an idea , email presse@zoo-rostock.de . the newest puffball shares a father with knut , the polar cub who warmed the world 's heart when he was abandoned by his mother at zoo berlin in 2006 and then hand-raised by zookeepers . in 2011 , the 4-year-old polar bear tragically died of encephalitis , and fans big and small lined the zoo 's polar bear enclosure with flowers and notes . polar bear knut 's half-sister makes public debut . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . former bayern munich manager ottmar hitzfeld believes the german giants should replace pep guardiola with borussia monchengladbach boss lucien favre . the spaniard , who has been in the dugout at the allianz arena since last season , has yet to commit his future to bayern beyond the end of his contract which expires at the end of the 2016-16 season . and hitzfield believes favre , whose monchengladbach side currently sit fourth in the bundesliga standings as they edge closer towards champions league football next season , is the man to replace guardiola should he leave bayern . video scroll down to see the goals from monchengladbach 's recent win over dortmund . bayern munich manager pep guardiola has yet to commit his future to the bundesliga giants . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . guardiola , whose contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 season , has been linked with manchester city . and former bayern boss ottmar hitzfeld says lucien favre -lrb- left -rrb- should replace guardiola at the allianz arena . ` favre is a candidate for bayern , ' hitzfield said in an interview with sky sports . ` favre is a coach who has worked really well with gladbach . he is certainly a candidate for bayern when guardiola eventually quits . ` he is a coach that can play offensive football . he can get the best out of players like -lsb- striker -rsb- raffael , who i did not think would make the jump up from zurich to the bundesliga . ` favre is good with these type of players and he will have a lot of artists like raffael in bavaria . ' hitzfeld -lrb- left -rrb- spent two different spells as bayern boss and retired in 2014 after managing switzerland . borussia monchengladbach boss lucien favre is on course for champions league football next season . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . the 30kw system is expected to be ready for field testing in 2016 , when the program will begin more complex trials to ensure a seamless process from detection and tracking to firing , all from mobile tactical vehicles . spotter vehicles and a control car will allow the system to operate anywhere . | new : a new system called gbad is being developed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs), which could pose a threat to marines on the ground. the system uses a 30kw laser to shoot down uavs.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text:, the rostock zoo in germany is celebrating the arrival of a new polar bear cub. the cub was born on december 3 and has been snuggling up to his mother, vilma, in the zoo's birth den for the past two months. this week, he made his first acquaintance with the snow, and zookeepers expect him to make his public debut in march. until then, fans can watch the zoo's weekly video updates of the cub clumsily finding his bearings -- and footing -- in the nursery alongside his doting mother. the baby bear is still unnamed ; the rostock zoo is taking suggestions until march 10. if you have an idea, email presse@zoo-rostock.de. the newest puffball shares a father with knut, the polar cub who warmed the world's heart when he was abandoned by his mother at zoo berlin in 2006 and then hand-raised by zookeepers. in 2011, the 4-year-old polar bear tragically died of encephalitis, and fans big and small lined the zoo's polar bear enclosure with flowers and notes. polar bear knut's half-sister makes public debut. Summary: The Rostock Zoo in Germany welcomes a new polar bear cub, born December 3, who has been bonding with his mother Vilma in the birth den. He's making his first encounter with snow and will make his public debut in March. Fans can watch weekly video updates of the cub's progress until then. | 2,681 |
the woman who came up with a neon sign that has welcomed countless visitors to ` fabulous las vegas ' since 1959 has died . betty willis , credited with designing the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' sign , died in her overton , nevada , home on sunday , according to an obituary on the virgin valley & moapa valley mortuaries ' website . the 91-year-old artist 's often-copied sign sits in a median in the middle of las vegas boulevard south of the strip . thiago silva is gearing up to play barcelona in the champions league quarter-final this week and the paris saint-germain defender believes he will face an attack possessing the three best players in the world . the spanish league leaders can unleash a front three of lionel messi , luis suarez and neymar upon the french champions , who beat them at the parc des princes in the group stages of the competition earlier this year . and silva believes that the home leg of the quarter-final encounter will be pivotal for his side . betty willis in her las vegas home on december 30 , 2004 , with a replica of the sign she designed in 1959 to lure tourists . she died aged 91 . the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' neon sign , here outlined in pink lightbulbs in honor of breast cancer awareness month , became a major tourist attraction . ` it 's the most recognizable icon in the world , ' said danielle kelly , executive director of the neon museum in las vegas , where the signs of sin city 's past are retired and on display . the welcome sign 's design , which does n't have a copyright owner , has become a fixture on travel tchotchkes from vegas and everywhere else , kelly said . thiago silva wants psg to impose their style of play on barcelona when they meet in the champions league . silva says luis suarez -lrb- left -rrb- , neymar -lrb- centre -rrb- and lionel messi are the best three players in the world . silva -lrb- centre -rrb- prepared for the visit of barcelona by lifting the french league cup with psg on saturday . ` we know that the first leg at home will be very important , ' the brazil defender said . ` barca are very effective on the counterattack and have great strikers . she has a t-shirt from san francisco with that city 's name swapped in for las vegas in front of the sign 's recognizable shape , she said . ` the fact that everyone loves that sign and its design after all these years is a testament to betty 's talents , ' clark county commissioner steve sisolak said . by . daily mail reporter . published : . 13:59 est , 31 may 2013 . | . ` there is probably no bigger las vegas icon than that sign . ' in 2009 , the sign was added to the national register of historic places . kelly called willis ' designs dazzling and said her personality was akin to a strong , fast-talking female lead in movies like ` his girl friday . ' ` to me , messi , neymar and suarez are among the three best players in the world . ' silva singled out the threat of neymar , his international team-mate , while encouraging his side to impose their own game upon barcelona . updated : . 16:38 est , 31 may 2013 . katie couric revealed this week that she once went on first dates with . ` he 's unpredictable , we can not know what he will do and do n't know where he 's going with his dribbles , ' silva said of the barcelona attacker . silva warned psg about the unpredictability of his brazil international team-mate neymar . ` although we face a great rival in barca , we will try to play our game and keep the ball . with our individual quality we will try to suprise them . ' psg warmed up for the visit of barcelona by winning the french league cup on saturday with a 4-0 win against bastia , zlatan ibrahimovic and edinson cavani both scoring twice . ' a little salty , a little irreverent , ' kelly said with fondness . ' i thought she was a classic broad . ' willis , born in 1923 in the small town of overton northeast of las vegas , worked as a commercial artist in los angeles before returning to las vegas , where she worked for sign companies and designed the famous diamond-shaped beacon of flashing lights . the sign has become such a popular photo backdrop that a parking lot for cars and tour buses in the middle of the street was expanded in 2012 . willis also designed neon signs for the moulin rouge casino and blue angel motel in las vegas . the iconic neon sign has welcomed tourists to las vegas since 1959 . willis also designed neon signs for the moulin rouge casino and blue angel motel . wedding photographer sergio lopez , left , take pictures of newly-weds joseph buangan and his wife joyce , with the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' neon sign in the background . full house star bob saget and survivor host jeff probst - but neither . ever called her again . now the guys have given their take on their experience with the tv journalist and talk show host , now 56 . in an endearing email to us weekly , probst revealed a mutual friend first tried to set them up in 2001 , but ` the timing never worked out ' . it was n't meant to be : katie couric and jeff probst have both given their take on their first - and only - date . the 51-year-old continued : ' a few years later the same friend connected us again and this time the date was set . the next time i was in new york we would have dinner . ' not interested : she also went to dinner once with bob saget . ` what i remember most about the date is how nervous i was and how little i offered to the conversation , ' probst recalled . ` it was like i forgot how to go on a date . like i was 14 . we talked a bit about her kids and the challenges of being a parent to teenagers , and we talked a bit about our careers and lifestyles but we never got much beyond the surface . '' he insists he ` would have definitely asked for a second date ' and added that ` it was n't lack of interest ' on his part . ` the only reason i did n't call back was the date was set up through her assistant and i never got her number . it felt weird to call her assistant for a second date , ' he said . ` so it never had a chance to be a romance . who knows what might have been ? but it 's a date i definitely remember ! i mean , come on , it 's katie couric ! ' probst , who is currently shooting survivor : blood vs. water , went on to marry to lisa ann russell , 41 , in 2011 . full house star saget , 57 , also chimed in on his first and only date with couric . ' i did a benefit with katie couric in new york and i went to dinner with her , ' he told us weekly on thursday . ` she 's a lovely person and we had a good time . i 've seen her many times since . ' he revealed that couric ` gave me a hard time ' about his lack of interest . happy with her new guy : katie took banker john molner to a charity event hosted by bette midler in new york on thursday . ` she told it on a talk show and i think she told it again , ' saget said . ' i think she 's out of material . ' couric , who has two caroline , 17 , and . ellie , 21 , with her late husband jay monahan , is now in year-long . romance with nyc financier john molner . she spoke about her one-time dates with the hollywood stars in an interview with howard stern on his siriusxm radio show on wednesday . ' i ca n't say that i was devastated that neither called me back , ' she said . ' i thought they were both nice . guys ... i do n't think there was real magic there with either -lsb- of them -rsb- , . but i enjoyed spending time with them . ' | news | artist betty willis designed the famous neon sign in 1959 . the sign sits in a median in the middle of las vegas boulevard south of the strip and is a popular tourist attraction . in 2009 it was placed on the national register of historic places . no one owns the copyright to the sign , so it is often imitated and appears on all kinds of souvenirs in las vegas and elsewhere . | the woman who came up with a neon sign that has welcomed countless visitors to ` fabulous las vegas ' since 1959 has died . betty willis , credited with designing the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' sign , died in her overton , nevada , home on sunday , according to an obituary on the virgin valley & moapa valley mortuaries ' website . the 91-year-old artist 's often-copied sign sits in a median in the middle of las vegas boulevard south of the strip . thiago silva is gearing up to play barcelona in the champions league quarter-final this week and the paris saint-germain defender believes he will face an attack possessing the three best players in the world . the spanish league leaders can unleash a front three of lionel messi , luis suarez and neymar upon the french champions , who beat them at the parc des princes in the group stages of the competition earlier this year . and silva believes that the home leg of the quarter-final encounter will be pivotal for his side . betty willis in her las vegas home on december 30 , 2004 , with a replica of the sign she designed in 1959 to lure tourists . she died aged 91 . the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' neon sign , here outlined in pink lightbulbs in honor of breast cancer awareness month , became a major tourist attraction . ` it 's the most recognizable icon in the world , ' said danielle kelly , executive director of the neon museum in las vegas , where the signs of sin city 's past are retired and on display . the welcome sign 's design , which does n't have a copyright owner , has become a fixture on travel tchotchkes from vegas and everywhere else , kelly said . thiago silva wants psg to impose their style of play on barcelona when they meet in the champions league . silva says luis suarez -lrb- left -rrb- , neymar -lrb- centre -rrb- and lionel messi are the best three players in the world . silva -lrb- centre -rrb- prepared for the visit of barcelona by lifting the french league cup with psg on saturday . ` we know that the first leg at home will be very important , ' the brazil defender said . ` barca are very effective on the counterattack and have great strikers . she has a t-shirt from san francisco with that city 's name swapped in for las vegas in front of the sign 's recognizable shape , she said . ` the fact that everyone loves that sign and its design after all these years is a testament to betty 's talents , ' clark county commissioner steve sisolak said . by . daily mail reporter . published : . 13:59 est , 31 may 2013 . | . ` there is probably no bigger las vegas icon than that sign . ' in 2009 , the sign was added to the national register of historic places . kelly called willis ' designs dazzling and said her personality was akin to a strong , fast-talking female lead in movies like ` his girl friday . ' ` to me , messi , neymar and suarez are among the three best players in the world . ' silva singled out the threat of neymar , his international team-mate , while encouraging his side to impose their own game upon barcelona . updated : . 16:38 est , 31 may 2013 . katie couric revealed this week that she once went on first dates with . ` he 's unpredictable , we can not know what he will do and do n't know where he 's going with his dribbles , ' silva said of the barcelona attacker . silva warned psg about the unpredictability of his brazil international team-mate neymar . ` although we face a great rival in barca , we will try to play our game and keep the ball . with our individual quality we will try to suprise them . ' psg warmed up for the visit of barcelona by winning the french league cup on saturday with a 4-0 win against bastia , zlatan ibrahimovic and edinson cavani both scoring twice . ' a little salty , a little irreverent , ' kelly said with fondness . ' i thought she was a classic broad . ' willis , born in 1923 in the small town of overton northeast of las vegas , worked as a commercial artist in los angeles before returning to las vegas , where she worked for sign companies and designed the famous diamond-shaped beacon of flashing lights . the sign has become such a popular photo backdrop that a parking lot for cars and tour buses in the middle of the street was expanded in 2012 . willis also designed neon signs for the moulin rouge casino and blue angel motel in las vegas . the iconic neon sign has welcomed tourists to las vegas since 1959 . willis also designed neon signs for the moulin rouge casino and blue angel motel . wedding photographer sergio lopez , left , take pictures of newly-weds joseph buangan and his wife joyce , with the ` welcome to fabulous las vegas ' neon sign in the background . full house star bob saget and survivor host jeff probst - but neither . ever called her again . now the guys have given their take on their experience with the tv journalist and talk show host , now 56 . in an endearing email to us weekly , probst revealed a mutual friend first tried to set them up in 2001 , but ` the timing never worked out ' . it was n't meant to be : katie couric and jeff probst have both given their take on their first - and only - date . the 51-year-old continued : ' a few years later the same friend connected us again and this time the | Betty Willis, the designer of the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" neon sign, has passed away at the age of 91. The sign, which has become a symbol of Las Vegas, was designed by Willis in 1959 and has been welcoming tourists to the city ever since. Thiago Silva, a Paris Saint-Germain defender, is preparing to face Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals and believes that Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar are the three best players in the world. | 2,681 |
st etienne want to sign cardiff full-back kevin theophile-catherine on a permanent deal . buffering videos and slow downloads are the bane of the web , even in areas that promise superfast speeds . but this could soon be a thing of the past after researchers created a network so fast - it could download a file in just 0.03 milliseconds . by comparison , the blink of an eye takes 300 milliseconds . the advanced technology uses fibre with seven different cores to transfer 255 terabits of data every second . researchers from eindhoven university of technology -lrb- tu/e -rrb- have used a seven-core fibre network to transfer data at a record-high of 225 terabits per second -lrb- tbps -rrb- . current fibre networks -lrb- pictured -rrb- typically use single cores and achieve a commercial maximum of 100gbps . this is 2,550 times faster than the 100gbps currently offered as the maximum achievable speeds on single-core , commercial networks . by . chris kitching for mailonline . daredevil tourists are lining up to visit iceland 's largest volcano as it begins to display evidence that a small eruption has occurred . a 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked bardarbunga today as scientists boarded a reconnaissance flight to get a better view of deep ` cauldrons ' that have formed in a glacier that conceals the rumbling volcano . the 25-year-old signed for cardiff from stade rennais for # 2.1 million but has been on loan with st etienne this season . they have an option to make the deal permanent for # 1.5 million but theophile-catherine wants to see if there are other options before committing . he has two years left on contract at cardiff . st etienne defender kevin theophile-catherine shields the ball from psg forward zlatan ibrahimovic . st etienne , meanwhile , will not take up an option to sign norwich striker ricky van wolfswinkel on a permanent deal . the icelandic meteorological office said the depressions developed as a result of an ice melt that may have been caused by a sub-glacial eruption , but it is not known when it may have occurred . scroll down for video . get a look at this : tourists photograph the eyjafjallajokull eruption in southern iceland in march 2010 . scientists say the cracks are 30 to 50 feet deep , about half a mile wide and up to three miles in length in an area south of the bardarbunga caldera . the dutchman scored only one goal following his # 8.5 million move to norwich from sporting lisbon and has scored six times this season for st etienne in 31 appearances . this is the incredible moment a tiger was sent crashing to the floor after mistiming an attack on a fleet-footed bird . the ferocious feline was chasing what was sure to be dinner when it slipped on the icy surface and lost its footing . as the tiger raced towards the bird , it flew directly upwards forcing the mammal to try and stop dead in its tracks . oops-a-daisy ! this tiger lots its footing in spectacular style while trying to catch a chicken at a zoo in china . there are fears that an eruption could disrupt air travel over europe , but iceland 's meteorological office says there is no evidence that a large eruption is underway . the country 's aviation alert level remains at orange after it was briefly raised to red -- its highest level -- last weekend when a possible eruption was reported . bardarbunga is located under iceland 's largest glacier and it has been rocked by thousands of earthquakes for nearly two weeks . more than 400 earthquakes were detected between midnight and 6am today . the strongest one yet occurred tuesday morning with a magnitude of 5.7 . on the attack : at first all was well , with the tiger homing straight in on an airborne feathery meal . target : as the bird flew upwards the tiger began to rear up , ready to grab its prey from the air . fail : the tiger began to slip as the bird flew higher and higher in a blind panic - and it was all caught on camera by photographer libby zhang . hang time : the slip caused the tiger to flip right onto its back , with the bird now well out of reach . but momentum caused its feet to slide away from underneath and go skidding along the slippery ground . the hilarious moment took place at the hengdaohezi siberian tiger park in northeast china and was captured by photographer libby zhang . libby , from houston in texas , was visiting the park and photographing the tigers ' feeding session . love your tiger feet : the hilarious moment took place at the hengdaohezi siberian tiger park in northeast china . roaringly funny : the photographer said that a watching crowd burst out laughing when the tiger fell over . he will return to carrow road at the end of the season . theophile-catherine -lrb- right -rrb- competes for a header with montpellier forward kevin berigaud in december . the vatnajökull glacier , which covers the bardarbunga volcano , is pictured in this file photo . grounded : passengers look at a flight board displaying dozens of cancellations during the eyjafjallajokull crisis . while airlines remain on alert and travellers nervously book flights , uk-based travel company discover the world has received plenty of its interest in its ` volcano hotline ' . the tour operator is planning to fly customers to the eruption site -- if there is one -- and almost 200 people have signed up over the last week . in 2010 , discover the world took tourists to the fimmvorduhals eruption in south-western iceland . she said : ` the crowd burst out in a roar of laughter - it was during feeding time and several chickens were tossed at the tigers . and to put this into perspective , the average web speed globally is only a meagre 3.9 mbps . the advanced technology fibre uses seven different cores through which light can travel , instead of the single core typically used . during tests , its transferred 255 terabits of data every second . ` one tiger tried to reach it but he lost his balance on the slippery icy and fell backwards . ' i was surprised to see the tiger slip and raised my camera in a hurry with rapid fires on the trigger . this is 2,550 times faster than the 100gbps offered as the current commercial maximum . put simply , it 's similar to sending thousands of cars down a seven-lane motorway , compared to a single-track road . researchers also introduced two additional so-called ` orthogonal dimensions ' - the equivalent of driving three cars on top of one another in the same lane . the breakthrough was achieved by researchers from eindhoven university of technology -lrb- tu/e -rrb- and the university of central florida -lrb- creol -rrb- . their new fibre has seven different cores through which the light can travel , instead of the single core typically used in current state-of-the-art fibre networks . that eruption occurred about a month before the eyjafjallajokull volcano spewed a massive cloud of ash that shut down much of europe 's airspace for six days , causing widespread travel chaos during the crisis . put simply , it 's the equivalent of sending thousands of cars down a seven-lane highway , compared to a single-track road . the researchers also introduced two additional so-called ` orthogonal dimensions ' - the equivalent of driving three cars on top of one another in the same lane . by combining these methods , the network topped out at 255tbps . lead researcher , dr. chigo okonkwo said : ` at less than 200 microns in diameter , this fibre does not take noticeably more space than conventional fibres already deployed . the advanced fibre uses seven cores -lrb- pictured -rrb- through which light can travel , instead of the single core typically used . researchers also introduced two so-called ` orthogonal dimensions ' . this is the equivalent to driving three cars on top of each other on a seven-lane motorway , compared to a single-track road . ' i wanted to capture the beauty and power of tigers in the same image , but this tiger slip series was a total surprise and added bonus for my trip . ' ` these remarkable results definitely give the possibility to achieve petabits/s transmission . ' however , these speeds were the maximum achieved in controlled tests . to achieve such speeds in the real world would mean upgrading routers , devices and websites to handle the extra demand . the findings are published in the journal nature photonics . these latest speeds build on the research from technical university of denmark which , in july , achieved 43tbps using the seven-core fibre . | sport | the 25-year-old signed for cardiff from stade rennais for # 2.1 million . but the defender has been on loan with st etienne this season . the club have an option to make the deal permanent for # 1.5 million . st etienne will not take up an option to sign norwich striker ricky van wolfswinkel on a permanent deal . | st etienne want to sign cardiff full-back kevin theophile-catherine on a permanent deal . buffering videos and slow downloads are the bane of the web , even in areas that promise superfast speeds . but this could soon be a thing of the past after researchers created a network so fast - it could download a file in just 0.03 milliseconds . by comparison , the blink of an eye takes 300 milliseconds . the advanced technology uses fibre with seven different cores to transfer 255 terabits of data every second . researchers from eindhoven university of technology -lrb- tu/e -rrb- have used a seven-core fibre network to transfer data at a record-high of 225 terabits per second -lrb- tbps -rrb- . current fibre networks -lrb- pictured -rrb- typically use single cores and achieve a commercial maximum of 100gbps . this is 2,550 times faster than the 100gbps currently offered as the maximum achievable speeds on single-core , commercial networks . by . chris kitching for mailonline . daredevil tourists are lining up to visit iceland 's largest volcano as it begins to display evidence that a small eruption has occurred . a 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked bardarbunga today as scientists boarded a reconnaissance flight to get a better view of deep ` cauldrons ' that have formed in a glacier that conceals the rumbling volcano . the 25-year-old signed for cardiff from stade rennais for # 2.1 million but has been on loan with st etienne this season . they have an option to make the deal permanent for # 1.5 million but theophile-catherine wants to see if there are other options before committing . he has two years left on contract at cardiff . st etienne defender kevin theophile-catherine shields the ball from psg forward zlatan ibrahimovic . st etienne , meanwhile , will not take up an option to sign norwich striker ricky van wolfswinkel on a permanent deal . the icelandic meteorological office said the depressions developed as a result of an ice melt that may have been caused by a sub-glacial eruption , but it is not known when it may have occurred . scroll down for video . get a look at this : tourists photograph the eyjafjallajokull eruption in southern iceland in march 2010 . scientists say the cracks are 30 to 50 feet deep , about half a mile wide and up to three miles in length in an area south of the bardarbunga caldera . the dutchman scored only one goal following his # 8.5 million move to norwich from sporting lisbon and has scored six times this season for st etienne in 31 appearances . this is the incredible moment a tiger was sent crashing to the floor after mistiming an attack on a fleet-footed bird . the ferocious feline was chasing what was sure to be dinner when it slipped on the icy surface and lost its footing . as the tiger raced towards the bird , it flew directly upwards forcing the mammal to try and stop dead in its tracks . oops-a-daisy ! this tiger lots its footing in spectacular style while trying to catch a chicken at a zoo in china . there are fears that an eruption could disrupt air travel over europe , but iceland 's meteorological office says there is no evidence that a large eruption is underway . the country 's aviation alert level remains at orange after it was briefly raised to red -- its highest level -- last weekend when a possible eruption was reported . bardarbunga is located under iceland 's largest glacier and it has been rocked by thousands of earthquakes for nearly two weeks . more than 400 earthquakes were detected between midnight and 6am today . the strongest one yet occurred tuesday morning with a magnitude of 5.7 . on the attack : at first all was well , with the tiger homing straight in on an airborne feathery meal . target : as the bird flew upwards the tiger began to rear up , ready to grab its prey from the air . fail : the tiger began to slip as the bird flew higher and higher in a blind panic - and it was all caught on camera by photographer libby zhang . hang time : the slip caused the tiger to flip right onto its back , with the bird now well out of reach . but momentum caused its feet to slide away from underneath and go skidding along the slippery ground . the hilarious moment took place at the hengdaohezi siberian tiger park in northeast china and was captured by photographer libby zhang . libby , from houston in texas , was visiting the park and photographing the tigers ' feeding session . love your tiger feet : the hilarious moment took place at the hengdaohezi siberian tiger park in northeast china . roaringly funny : the photographer said that a watching crowd burst out laughing when the tiger fell over . he will return to carrow road at the end of the season . theophile-catherine -lrb- right -rrb- competes for a header with montpellier forward kevin berigaud in december . the vatnajökull glacier , which covers the bardarbunga volcano , is pictured in this file photo . grounded : passengers look at a flight board displaying dozens of cancellations during the eyjafjallajokull crisis . while airlines remain on alert and travellers nervously book flights , uk-based travel company discover the world has received plenty of its interest in its ` volcano hotline ' . the tour operator is planning to fly customers to the eruption site -- if there is one -- and almost 200 people have signed up over the last week . in 2010 , discover the world took tourists to the fimmvorduhals eruption in south-western iceland . she said : ` the crowd burst out in a roar of laughter - it was during feeding time and several chickens were tossed at the tigers . and to put this into perspective , the average web speed globally is only a meagre | Researchers have created a network that can download files in just 0.03 milliseconds, making it 2,550 times faster than current commercial networks. Meanwhile, tourists are flocking to Iceland to witness the Bardarbunga volcano's activity, despite fears of disruption to air travel. In sports news, St Etienne want to sign Cardiff full-back Kevin Theophile-Catherine on a permanent deal, while Norwich striker Ricky Van Wolfswinkel will not be signed permanently by St Etienne. | 2,681 |
comedian dom joly proved he still had work to do on his diving despite training from tom daley , after making a real splash in the round-the-world volvo ocean race in brazil . the 47-year-old was invited to join other international celebrity guests onboard boats in the six-strong fleet for the start of the sixth leg , from itajaí to newport , rhode island , u.s. . as the fleet headed out of harbour , the guests all jumped off the vessels . joly , who is also a travel writer , shone with a flying leap off race leaders abu dhabi ocean racing 's boat , skippered by his compatriot , ian walker . dom joly soars like a bird as he leaps from the yacht in brazilian waters . but the action turns more into a jump than a dive as the water comes nearer . it 's feet first on this one as the comedian plunges into the depths . earlier , joly said he was a dab hand at diving after being trained in the sport by britain 's olympic medallist , tom daley , for tv show splash ! however this jump was more ` tourist abroad ' than diving expert . the daredevil joly earlier climbed the 30-metre -lrb- 100-foot -rrb- mast of the racing boat for a special ` selfie ' pic before it set out to sea . the volvo ocean race started last october from alicante , spain and is currently in its sixth leg . it will visit 11 ports in total and cover 38,739 miles before finishing in gothenburg , sweden , on june 27 . the comedian and travel writer joined up with team abu dhabi ocean racing for the world yacht race . by . damien gayle . published : . 15:10 est , 4 february 2013 . | . updated : . 08:30 est , 5 february 2013 . we missed him : analysis of neanderthal bones using new carbon dating techniques shows they could never have coexisted with humans . neanderthals and the ancestors of modern humans never co-existed , according to a new study which , if correct , could rewrite conventional accounts of our species early history . the study suggests that our evolutionary cousins became extinct in their last refuge in spain much earlier than previously thought . previous dating of bone fossils found at neanderthal sites in the region put the youngest at about 35,000 years . now researchers from australia and europe have re-examined the bones using an improved method to filter out contamination and concluded that the remains are actually about 15,000 years older . if true , the study casts doubt on the idea that modern humans and neanderthals co-existed - and possibly even interbred - for millennia . dom joly climbed the mast for an impressive selfie in brazil - but then claimed he was stuck . the boats are expected to take around 17-20 days to reach newport , the seventh port to host the race . no british sailor has won the 41-year-old race , which was originally launched in portsmouth as the whitbread round the world race . the race started on october 4 , 2014 , day of the first in-port race in alicante , spain , and will finish with one last in-port race on june 27 , 2015 in gothenburg , the swedish home of volvo . dom joly is pictured walking out with the rest of the abu dhabi team . the 38,739-nautical mile route will include stopovers in cape town -lrb- south africa -rrb- , abu dhabi -lrb- uae -rrb- , sanya -lrb- china -rrb- , auckland -lrb- new zealand -rrb- , itajaí -lrb- brazil -rrb- , newport -lrb- rhode island , us -rrb- , lisbon -lrb- portugal -rrb- and lorient -lrb- france -rrb- . a 24-hour pit-stop in the hague is scheduled between france and sweden . the previous volvo ocean race started in october 2011 in alicante and was won by groupama sailing team , skippered by frenchman franck cammas , in july 2012 . humans are n't believed to have settled in the region until 42,000 years ago , but the new dating has neanderthals disappearing from there around 50,000 years ago . ` the results of our study suggest that there are major problems with the dating of the last neanderthals in modern-day spain , ' said thomas higham , deputy director of the radiocarbon accelerator unit at oxford university . ` it is unlikely that neanderthals survived any later in this area than they did elsewhere in mainland europe . ' the study , which was published today by the journal proceedings of the national academy of sciences , does not completely exclude the possibility that neanderthals survived until 35,000 years ago . the problem is that the warm climate on the iberian peninsula quickly degrades a key protein used in so-called radiocarbon dating . the researchers were only able to test bones from two of the 11 known neanderthal sites in spain . they were subjected to a new method called ` ultrafiltration . ' this removes more recent carbon molecules that have contaminated the bones and made them appear younger than they actually are . much older : the study casts doubt on the idea that modern humans and neanderthals co-existed - and possibly even interbred - for millennia . humans living 40,000 years ago in the area around beijing were already genetically distinct from the ancestors of modern europeans , dna analysis has found . an international team of researchers sequenced dna that had been extracted from the leg of an early modern human from tianyuan cave near to the chinese capital . analyses showed that the tianyuan human shared a common origin with the ancestors of many present-day asians and native americans - but had already diverged genetically from ancient europeans . the researchers also found that the proportion of neanderthal and denisovan dna in the early modern human was no higher than in the present day population of this region . researchers with the max planck institute for evolutionary anthropology in leipzig , germany , took nuclear and mitochondrial dna from a 40,000 year old leg bone unearthed at the tianyuan cave in 2003 . study leader svante pääbo said : ` this individual lived during an important evolutionary transition when early modern humans , who shared certain features with earlier forms such as neanderthals , were replacing neanderthals and denisovans . ' such techniques often lead to older . radiocarbon dates , said chris stringer , a senior research fellow at . britain 's natural history museum . ` science moves on and technology moves . on , ' he said . mr stringer , who was not involved in the study , said the new techniques should now be applied to other sites in spain . ` until this is done , there must be a significant question mark over the possible late survival of neanderthals in the region . ' if the remains from the other sites , too , turn out to be older , any encounter between neanderthals and humans would have to have taken place earlier than previously thought , he said . ` evidence from britain , belgium , france , germany and italy is increasingly pointing to a modern human presence before 40,000 years ago , ' said mr stringer . ` the new chronology suggests that any interaction between the last neanderthals and the earliest moderns in europe will similarly move before , rather than after , 40,000 years . ' there is also the chance that neanderthals survived longer in other corners of europe , said rachel e. wood of the australian national university in canberra , a co-author of the study . ` there are some other possible areas that may have also acted as a refuge for the species , such as the caucasus , but the `` young '' radiocarbon dates in these areas have also found to be problematic , ' she said . | travel | the travel writer joins up with the abu dhabi ocean racing team . the volvo ocean race is currently taking on the next stage in brazil . joly was trained by tom daley in tv hit splash ! back in 2013 , but seems to have forgotten some key tips . | comedian dom joly proved he still had work to do on his diving despite training from tom daley , after making a real splash in the round-the-world volvo ocean race in brazil . the 47-year-old was invited to join other international celebrity guests onboard boats in the six-strong fleet for the start of the sixth leg , from itajaí to newport , rhode island , u.s. . as the fleet headed out of harbour , the guests all jumped off the vessels . joly , who is also a travel writer , shone with a flying leap off race leaders abu dhabi ocean racing 's boat , skippered by his compatriot , ian walker . dom joly soars like a bird as he leaps from the yacht in brazilian waters . but the action turns more into a jump than a dive as the water comes nearer . it 's feet first on this one as the comedian plunges into the depths . earlier , joly said he was a dab hand at diving after being trained in the sport by britain 's olympic medallist , tom daley , for tv show splash ! however this jump was more ` tourist abroad ' than diving expert . the daredevil joly earlier climbed the 30-metre -lrb- 100-foot -rrb- mast of the racing boat for a special ` selfie ' pic before it set out to sea . the volvo ocean race started last october from alicante , spain and is currently in its sixth leg . it will visit 11 ports in total and cover 38,739 miles before finishing in gothenburg , sweden , on june 27 . the comedian and travel writer joined up with team abu dhabi ocean racing for the world yacht race . by . damien gayle . published : . 15:10 est , 4 february 2013 . | . updated : . 08:30 est , 5 february 2013 . we missed him : analysis of neanderthal bones using new carbon dating techniques shows they could never have coexisted with humans . neanderthals and the ancestors of modern humans never co-existed , according to a new study which , if correct , could rewrite conventional accounts of our species early history . the study suggests that our evolutionary cousins became extinct in their last refuge in spain much earlier than previously thought . previous dating of bone fossils found at neanderthal sites in the region put the youngest at about 35,000 years . now researchers from australia and europe have re-examined the bones using an improved method to filter out contamination and concluded that the remains are actually about 15,000 years older . if true , the study casts doubt on the idea that modern humans and neanderthals co-existed - and possibly even interbred - for millennia . dom joly climbed the mast for an impressive selfie in brazil - but then claimed he was stuck . the boats are expected to take around 17-20 days to reach newport , the seventh port to host the race . no british sailor has won the 41-year-old race , which was originally launched in portsmouth as the whitbread round the world race . the race started on october 4 , 2014 , day of the first in-port race in alicante , spain , and will finish with one last in-port race on june 27 , 2015 in gothenburg , the swedish home of volvo . dom joly is pictured walking out with the rest of the abu dhabi team . the 38,739-nautical mile route will include stopovers in cape town -lrb- south africa -rrb- , abu dhabi -lrb- uae -rrb- , sanya -lrb- china -rrb- , auckland -lrb- new zealand -rrb- , itajaí -lrb- brazil -rrb- , newport -lrb- rhode island , us -rrb- , lisbon -lrb- portugal -rrb- and lorient -lrb- france -rrb- . a 24-hour pit-stop in the hague is scheduled between france and sweden . the previous volvo ocean race started in october 2011 in alicante and was won by groupama sailing team , skippered by frenchman franck cammas , in july 2012 . humans are n't believed to have settled in the region until 42,000 years ago , but the new dating has neanderthals disappearing from there around 50,000 years ago . ` the results of our study suggest that there are major problems with the dating of the last neanderthals in modern-day spain , ' said thomas higham , deputy director of the radiocarbon accelerator unit at oxford university . ` it is unlikely that neanderthals survived any later in this area ' there is also the chance that neanderthals survived longer in other corners of europe , said rachel e. wood of the australian national university in canberra , a co-author of the study . ` there are some other possible areas that may have also acted as a refuge for the species , such as the caucasus , but the `` young '' radiocarbon dates in these areas have also found to be problematic , ' she said . | Dom Joly, a comedian and travel writer, took part in the Volvo Ocean Race in Brazil, jumping off a yacht and taking a "tourist abroad" style dive into the water. The race started in October 2014 and will cover 38,739 miles, visiting 11 ports before finishing in Gothenburg, Sweden in June 2015. | 2,681 |
by . talal musa . published : . 13:14 est , 2 july 2013 . | . updated : . 16:04 est , 2 july 2013 . rating : . price : # 39 / $ 59 -lrb- rrp -rrb- . it has long been a highlight of the racing calender - and the ladies of liverpool certainly did n't disappoint with fashion and drunken frolics once again taking centre stage . trotting into aintree in a collection of floral , flamboyant and eye-catching numbers , thousands of female race-goers displayed their indomitable spirit for the occasion . clearly taking the ` chanel-inspired ' style guide to heart , many opted for outfits that would n't have been out of place at a wedding - whether as part of the bridal party or as the bride herself . others seemed to have taken heed of the sunshine and instead sported full-skirted looks bedecked with blooms in pastel shades of lemon , periwinkle and peach . most , however , were intent on nothing more than enjoying the blissful weather with many opening proceedings with a mini bottle of champagne , quaffed with the help of a booze funnel . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . the occasion may have commenced with glamorous group photos and sunny selfies but as ladies ' day rolled on , the hours of drinking appeared to take their toll , not only on the female race fans but their outfits as well . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . there is no link between mobile phones and any health problems , a decade-long report has concluded . the study also found no evidence that exposure to base station emissions during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood leukaemia . the mobile telecommunications and health . research programme was the uk 's largest research programme to look at . the possible health risks associated with mobile phone technology . there is no link between mobile phone use and cancer , new research suggests . professor david coggon , chairman of mthr , said : ` when the mthr programme was first set up , there were many scientific uncertainties about possible health risks from mobile phones and related technology . ` this independent programme is now complete , and despite exhaustive research , we have found no evidence of risks to health from the radio waves produced by mobile phones or their base stations . wardrobe malfunctions hit many a low-cut dress and thigh-length frock and some even chose to flash their bottom for photographers , while others struggled to keep their composure on a wooden racehorse . as the mid-afternoon sun beamed over aintree , balancing in high heels and platforms presented more of a challenge and race-goers were seen staggering around the grounds . it was n't just the ladies who were making the most of the occasion . aintree 's gentlemen were also out in full force , with one group donning a particularly garish selection of suits . deadpool is a fantastic character trapped in an average game . and no matter how many times he sends the fourth wall crashing down , repetitive , uninspired gameplay stops the title from fulfilling its potential . there 's no denying that high moon studios -lrb- behind the respectable transformers : fall of cyberton -rrb- have done marvel 's ` merc with a mouth ' justice . likeable : there 's no faulting high moon 's efforts in bringing deadpool to life , however gameplay is very dull . the disfigured and mentally unstable anti-hero 's screen presence is infectious from the outset -- helped by uncharted actor nolan north 's efforts . crude , vulgar , frequently offensive and packed with one-liners , north illustrates deadpool 's volatile unpredictability with aplomb -lrb- bar the odd tasteless gaffe -rrb- . it 's no surprise , then , that parts when he 's allowed to take centre stage -lrb- or share it with some welcome x-men -rrb- are the game 's highlights . sadly , it 's when deadpool plays second fiddle to the bread and butter gameplay that cracks start to appear . most levels -- although featuring some ingenious deadpool-orchestrated mini-sections -- involve running through linear levels taking out as many baddies as possible . gameplay is wafer thin -- propped up with a simple upgrade system that is n't as enjoyable as it could have been . upgrading weapons , for example , sounds good in theory but shooting is so clunky you 'll be sticking to deadpool 's blades for the most part . sadly , deadpool 's hand-to-hand repertoire soon becomes as repetitive as his one-liners , with most combos following the ` hit , teleport , hit ' pattern . chances to show off his creative stealth kills are few and far between , too . graphically , it 's hit and miss . levels are drab and lack detail , enemies all look the same and deadpool 's animation is inconsistent . far from a blast : there are plenty of weapons available but most of the time you 'll stick to melee moves . still , cutscenes are well-realised , while comic-book-style movies that give you certain characters ' backstories , will please hardcore fans . deadpool proudly boasts that this is ` his ' game . it 's ironic then that such an interesting , zany and unpredictable character has delivered such a run-of-the-mill hack and slash bore . deadpool is out now . ` thanks to the research conducted within the programme , we can now be much more confident about the safety of modern telecommunications systems . ' the # 13.6 million , 11 year programme has been jointly funded by the uk government and the telecommunications industry . let us know what you think on twitter : @dailymailgames and on facebook : daily mail games . its findings support 2012 research which showed mobile and wi-fi technology does n't cause cancer and causes no damage to health . there is also no link between exposure to power lines during pregnancy and childhood leukaemia . after assessing health hazards from low-level electromagnetic fields generated by radio transmitters , researchers at the norwegian expert committee found there is no scientific evidence that exposure poses a health risk . these electromagnetic fields are found around mobile phones , wireless phones and networks , mobile phone base stations , broadcasting transmitters and other communications equipment . the latest research also supports a 2011 study from imperial college london which found that living close to a mobile phone mast does not increase a child 's chance of developing a brain tumour or a tumour of the central nervous system . in 2011 the who suggested that people try to text rather than making phone calls to reduce their chance of developing a brain tumour from phone use . study author professor paul elliott of imperial college london , said : ` people are worried that living near a mobile phone mast might affect their children 's health . ` we looked at this question with respect to risk of cancers in young children . ` we found no pattern to suggest that the children of mums living near a base station during pregnancy had a greater risk of developing cancer than those who lived elsewhere . ' research released just last week also revealed that children who live near overhead power lines do not have an increased risk of leukaemia . the university of oxford researchers studied 16,500 children with the cancer in the uk and found living near power lines did not increase risk of the disease . despite all of this evidence , some people may remain unconvinced . in 2011 the world health organisation warned mobile phone users to limit their use of the devices as they could cause cancer . the who suggested people use hands-free kits and that they text people instead of calling them to reduce their exposure to the phone . the comments were made after earlier research which suggested that just half an hour 's mobile phone use a day could increase the risk of a brain tumour by 40 per cent . | health | there is ` no evidence ' to suggest that exposure to base station emissions during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood leukaemia . there is also no evidence that shows they cause any other health problems . # 13.6 million , 11 year programme has been jointly funded by the uk government and the telecommunications industry . | charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . the occasion may have commenced with glamorous group photos and sunny selfies but as ladies ' day rolled on , the hours of drinking appeared to take their toll , not only on the female race fans but their outfits as well . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . there is no link between mobile phones and any health problems , a decade-long report has concluded . the study also found no evidence that exposure to base station emissions during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood leukaemia . the mobile telecommunications and health . research programme was the uk 's largest research programme to look at . the possible health risks associated with mobile phone technology . there is no link between mobile phone use and cancer , new research suggests . professor david coggon , chairman of mthr , said : ` when the mthr programme was first set up , there were many scientific uncertainties about possible health risks from mobile phones and related technology . ` this independent programme is now complete , and despite exhaustive research , we have found no evidence of risks to health from the radio waves produced by mobile phones or their base stations . wardrobe malfunctions hit many a low-cut dress and thigh-length frock and some even chose to flash their bottom for photographers , while others struggled to keep their composure on a wooden racehorse . as the mid-afternoon sun beamed over aintree , balancing in high heels and platforms presented more of a challenge and race-goers were seen staggering around the grounds . it was n't just the ladies who were making the most of the occasion . aintree 's gentlemen were also out in full force , with one group donning a particularly garish selection of suits . deadpool is a fantastic character trapped in an average game . and no matter how many times he sends the fourth wall crashing down , repetitive , uninspired gameplay stops the title from fulfilling its potential . there 's no denying that high moon studios -lrb- behind the respectable transformers : fall of cyberton -rrb- have done marvel 's ` merc with a mouth ' justice . likeable : there 's no faulting high moon 's efforts in bringing deadpool to life , however gameplay is very dull . the disfigured and mentally unstable anti-hero 's screen child 's chance of developing a brain tumour or a tumour of the central nervous system . in 2011 the who suggested that people try to text rather than making phone calls to reduce their chance of developing a brain tumour from phone use . study author professor paul elliott of imperial college london , said : ` people are worried that living near a mobile phone mast might affect their children 's health . ` we looked at this question with respect to risk of cancers in young children . ` we found no pattern to suggest that the children of mums living near a base station during pregnancy had a greater risk of developing cancer than those who lived elsewhere . ' research released just last week also revealed that children who live near overhead power lines do not have an increased risk of leukaemia . the university of oxford researchers studied 16,500 children with the cancer in the uk and found living near power lines did not increase risk of the disease . despite all of this evidence , some people may remain unconvinced . in 2011 the world health organisation warned mobile phone users to limit their use of the devices as they could cause cancer . the who suggested people use hands-free kits and that they text people instead of calling them to reduce their exposure to the phone . the comments were made after earlier research which suggested that just half an hour 's mobile phone use a day could increase the risk of a brain tumour by 40 per cent . | A decade-long report concludes that there is no link between mobile phones and health problems, including cancer. The study also found no evidence that exposure to base station emissions during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood leukemia. | 2,681 |
by . mark prigg . aston villa are chasing cordoba striker florin andone . the 22-year-old romanian has scored six goals in 16 games for the struggling spanish side who are rooted to the bottom of la liga . although born in romania , andone moved to spain when he was 12 . he was only promoted to the senior team in december and has since made an impression being called up to the romania national side . florin andone has scored six goals in 16 games for cordoba and earned himself a call up for romania . tim sherwood is looking at the attacking duo of andone and bakary sako to bolster his squad next season . villa scouts have been alerted to his progress and the club has opened talks with a further meeting planned next week . andone is valued at around # 6million but cordoba 's relegation may lead to them taking less . firefighters responded to cries for help - from two parrots . the crew scoured a burning home in boise , idaho , searching for people shouting ` help ! ' and ` fire ! ' eventually , to their surprise , they found a pair of squawking birds . scroll down for video . villa are also rivalling west bromwich albion for wolves winger bakary sako . besiktas and dinamo moscow have also made approaches for the 26-year-old who is on around # 25,000 a week at molineux but is out of contract in june . tottenham midfielder tom carroll who has been on loan at swansea up until his ankle injury is another potential target for manager tim sherwood . the powerful winger 's contract is up in june and a number of clubs including west brom are interested . tom carroll is being mooted as another potential target for sherwood , who worked with him at tottenham . nasa does n't have enough money to get its new , $ 12 billion rocket system off the ground by the end of 2017 as planned , federal auditors warned today . the government accountability office issued a report wednesday saying nasa 's 's space launch system is at ` high risk of missing ' its planned december 2017 initial test flight . the post-space shuttle program would build the biggest rockets ever - larger than the saturn v rockets which sent men to the moon - to send astronauts to asteroids and mars . scroll down for video . an artist 's impression of the giant rocket taking off . there will be two versions of the rocket . the smaller , 70-metric-ton sls will stand 321 feet tall , provide 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff , weigh 5.5 million poundsand carry 154,000 pounds of payload . the massive 130-metric-ton-configuration will be the most capable , powerful launch vehicle in history . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . it will be able to carry payloads weighing 286,000 pounds to orbit . ` they ca n't meet the date with the money they have , ' report author cristina chaplain said . she said it was n't because the space agency had technical problems with the congressionally-required program , but that nasa did n't get enough money to carry out the massive undertaking . cry for help ! this is one of the two parrots who were found in a burning home after calling for help . by . daily mail reporter . published : . the gao report put the current shortfall at $ 400 million , but did say nasawas ` making solid progress ' on the rocket program design . nasa 's launch system officials told the gao that there was a 90 percent chance of not hitting the launch date at this time . this usually means nasa has to delay its test launch date , get more money or be less ambitious about what it plans to do , said former nasa associate administrator scott pace , space policy director at george washington university . the biggest rocket ever made : the sls will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . nasa is working on the problems gao highlighted , but delaying launch or diverting money from other programs would harm taxpayers , nasa associate administrator william gerstenmaier wrote in the agency 's response . 01:32 est , 29 october 2012 . | . updated : . 06:33 est , 29 october 2012 . thousands of britons risk suffering a full-blown stroke because they fail to recognise the small , early warning of a ` mini attack ' . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the tropical creatures appeared to have been alone when flames began to sweep the property . but they seemed to know what to do . both were pulled from the home and given oxygen . they are expected to survive . the fire crew in boise , idaho , thought they were chasing human voices when the found the birds . treatment : the officials treated the birds with oxygen masks and both are expected to survive . according to kboi , the cause of the officers managed to contain the fire to just one room . it is being investigated and no people were found inside . officials have yet to track down the birds ' owners . two thirds of people do not recognise the symptoms of a small stroke and three quarters would not go to the emergency room if they did experience them , a charity survey found . one in ten people who suffer the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack -lrb- tia -rrb- go on to have a stroke within a week if they remain untreated , the stroke association said . warning signs that apply to tia and stroke . a tia , is a sign that part of the brain is n't getting enough blood . each year more than 46,000 people have their first tia . the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . yet , of 2,000 people surveyed by icm . research , 66 per cent had never heard of the condition motivating the . charity to raise awareness of the symptoms to look out for . they include pins and needles down one side , facial weakness , speech problems that often last only a short time . lead researcher of the project , peter . rothwell , the professor of clinical neurology at oxford said : ' a tia is . an emergency and a significant proportion of people will go on to have a . major stroke if they do n't seek urgent medical attention . two thirds of people miss the signs of a mini stroke which can lead to a full-blown stroke unless treated . symptoms include facial weakness . ` however , this poll suggests that the signs of a tia are still being ignored . ` this needs to change . ' chief executive of the stroke association , john barrick said : ` over 150,000 people have a stroke every year in the uk but up to 10,000 of these could be prevented if more people were aware of the symptoms of tia and sought out emergency treatment . ` not only would this save thousands from a lifetime of disability , it would also save the health service a considerable sum . ` anyone who experiences the symptoms , regardless of whether they disappear within a matter of minutes , should go to hospital immediately . assume it 's a stroke until it 's proven not to be by a medical professional . ' the stroke association advises people to use ` fast ' to look out for key signs of a tia or stroke . they are : facial weakness , arm weakness , speech problems . they advise calling 999 if they spot a single one of these symptoms . most people affected by stroke are over 65 , but they can happen to anyone , including children and even babies . treatments for tia include lifestyle changes , along with blood thinning drugs and high cholesterol medication . for more information about stroke and support for sufferers , call the stroke association helpline on 0303 3033 100 . | sport | aston villa have sent scouts to watch cordoba striker florin andone . the romanian has been the bright spark for la liga 's bottom side . bakary sako and tom carroll are also another targets for tim sherwood . click here for all the latest aston villa news . | by . mark prigg . aston villa are chasing cordoba striker florin andone . the 22-year-old romanian has scored six goals in 16 games for the struggling spanish side who are rooted to the bottom of la liga . although born in romania , andone moved to spain when he was 12 . he was only promoted to the senior team in december and has since made an impression being called up to the romania national side . florin andone has scored six goals in 16 games for cordoba and earned himself a call up for romania . tim sherwood is looking at the attacking duo of andone and bakary sako to bolster his squad next season . villa scouts have been alerted to his progress and the club has opened talks with a further meeting planned next week . andone is valued at around # 6million but cordoba 's relegation may lead to them taking less . firefighters responded to cries for help - from two parrots . the crew scoured a burning home in boise , idaho , searching for people shouting ` help ! ' and ` fire ! ' eventually , to their surprise , they found a pair of squawking birds . scroll down for video . villa are also rivalling west bromwich albion for wolves winger bakary sako . besiktas and dinamo moscow have also made approaches for the 26-year-old who is on around # 25,000 a week at molineux but is out of contract in june . tottenham midfielder tom carroll who has been on loan at swansea up until his ankle injury is another potential target for manager tim sherwood . the powerful winger 's contract is up in june and a number of clubs including west brom are interested . tom carroll is being mooted as another potential target for sherwood , who worked with him at tottenham . nasa does n't have enough money to get its new , $ 12 billion rocket system off the ground by the end of 2017 as planned , federal auditors warned today . the government accountability office issued a report wednesday saying nasa 's 's space launch system is at ` high risk of missing ' its planned december 2017 initial test flight . the post-space shuttle program would build the biggest rockets ever - larger than the saturn v rockets which sent men to the moon - to send astronauts to asteroids and mars . scroll down for video . an artist 's impression of the giant rocket taking off . there will be two versions of the rocket . the smaller , 70-metric-ton sls will stand 321 feet tall , provide 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff , weigh 5.5 million poundsand carry 154,000 pounds of payload . the massive 130-metric-ton-configuration will be the most capable , powerful launch vehicle in history . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . it will be able to carry . thousands of britons risk suffering a full-blown stroke because they fail to recognise the small , early warning of a ` mini attack ' . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the tropical creatures appeared to have been alone when flames began to sweep the property . but they seemed to know what to do . both were pulled from the home and given oxygen . they are expected to survive . the fire crew in boise , idaho , thought they were chasing human voices when the found the birds . treatment : the officials treated the birds with oxygen masks and both are expected to survive . according to kboi , the cause of the officers managed to contain the fire to just one room . it is being investigated and no people were found inside . officials have yet to track down the birds ' owners . two thirds of people do not recognise the symptoms of a small stroke and three quarters would not go to the emergency room if they did experience them , a charity survey found . one in ten people who suffer the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack -lrb- tia -rrb- go on to have a stroke within a week if they remain untreated , the stroke association said . warning signs that apply to tia and stroke . a tia , is a sign that part of the brain is n't getting enough blood . each year more than 46,000 people have their first tia . the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . yet , of 2,000 people surveyed by icm . research , 66 per cent had never heard of the condition motivating the . charity to raise awareness of the symptoms to look out for . they include pins and needles down one side , facial weakness , speech problems that often last only a short time . lead researcher of the project , peter . rothwell , the professor of clinical neurology at oxford said : ' a tia is . an emergency and a significant proportion of people will go on to have a . major stroke if they do n't seek urgent medical attention . two thirds of people miss the signs of a mini stroke which can lead to a full-blown stroke unless treated . symptoms include facial weakness . ` however , this poll suggests that the signs of a tia are still being ignored . ` this needs to change . ' chief executive of the stroke association | Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Cordoba striker Florin Andone, who has impressed with six goals in 16 games. The Romanian forward has also caught the eye of the Romania national team. Villa are also considering Wolves winger Bakary Sako and Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll as potential targets. | 2,681 |
arrested : ashley doody was arrested on sunday after allegedly attacking the family dog with a kitchen knife . a 30-year-old mother-of-two allegedly high on bath salts stabbed her family dog with a kitchen knife because she thought it was possessed by demons , according to police in maine . aroostook county sheriff 's office responded to a home in perham on sunday and found ashley doody acting aggressively and exhibiting unpredictable behavior . while the rest of us huddle indoors with the heating cranked up , canadian photographer annie degré-blais braves sub-zero temperatures in her quest for the perfect photo opportunity . the hardy 42-year-old uses pieces of naturally formed ice found near her home in rural québec to take the incredible snaps , which play with perspective and light for an almost sculptural appearance . with the stunning saint-lawrence river as a backdrop , ice queen annie takes most of her photographs at sunset for the best results , making the ice appear like precious jewels . annie degré-blais spends her winters scouring rural québec for naturally-formed ice sculptures that she uses for her incredible photographs . the 42-year-old canadian braves sub-zero temperatures by the saint-lawrence river to take her incredible snaps . the ice structures in annie 's photographs take on a sculptural appearance in the winter sunshine . they discovered that doody , who is a nurse , had attacked her mixed-breed dog , trixie . the sheriff says the dog lost a lot of blood but was taken to a veterinarian and is expected to survive - while doody is in jail on $ 1,000 bail . she has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and is due to appear before aroostock county superior court on may 19 . according to deputies , when they arrived at the home , doody was threatening to harm herself with the knife . they discovered that she had stabbed trixie believing the dog was ` demon possessed . ' by . fiona macrae science correspondent . published : . 13:03 est , 9 october 2013 . | . updated : . police have said that they believe doody had taken bath salts which can cause severe agitation , paranoia , hallucinations and suicidal behavior in users . state animal welfare agents have been notified of the attack and already doody has been banned from any access to pets in the future . according to her facebook page , doody is engaged to be married to mark sawyer and has been since may 2008 . seriously injured : trixie -lrb- pictured -rrb- is a mixed-breed family dog and was knifed by doody while she was allegedly high on bath salts on sunday . 03:10 est , 10 october 2013 . a breakthrough by british scientists has been hailed as a turning point in the fight against alzheimer 's disease . the landmark study also raises the prospect of new drugs for other brain conditions , including parkinson 's and motor neurone disease . it may even be possible to create one pill that treats several diseases . the work is still at an early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased brain cells from dying . a breakthrough by british scientists has been hailed as a turning point in the fight against alzheimer 's disease . professor roger morris , of king 's college london , said : ` this finding , i suspect , will be judged by history as a turning point in the search for medicines to control and prevent alzheimer 's disease . ' in alzheimer 's disease , which affects 500,000 britons , brains are clogged up by a sticky , ` mis-folded ' protein . most scientists are trying to find drugs that break up the toxic protein and clear it from the brain , but the latest study , from scientists funded by the medical research council , tackled the problem in a different way . rather than trying to declog the brain , they looked at how mis-folded proteins damage it . in much the same way as a deck-chair needs to be opened and closed in a certain way , the proteins in our cells have to be folded in a certain way if they are to work properly . research on mice showed that mis-shapen proteins do not directly kill brain cells . instead , cells die because in a misguided attempt to protect themselves , they stop making new proteins -- including some vital for their survival . the researchers showed it was possible . wearing just hiking boots and a hooded parka jacket to protect her from frostbite , annie scours the landscape for the most mesmerising ice formations that glimmer and glisten in the twilight . for the best results , annie often works at sunset which makes the ice appear like precious jewels . winters can be long and harsh in quebec , but annie claims the area 's natural beauty is unrivalled . the ice reflects and refracts the glorious sunsets , which annie has captures here . the ice in this pictures take on a golden appearance in the winter light . ` winter can be long and cold in quebec if you do n't find an activity that you enjoy but its beauty is unrivalled so , for a photographer , it 's heaven , ' says annie . ' i enjoy walking and taking photos and i particularly enjoy the space and solitude that winter brings . cruelty : according to deputies who arrested doody she will not be allowed to own a pet after her actions . she claims to work as a nurse at full circle health care llc and is a mother to two children . since the beginning of the month , doody has been posting self-help and life-affirming messages to her facebook page such as ` until you 've lived my life , walked my path , suffered my pain and seen what i 've seen , i could care less about your judgements . ' ` nature is my inspiration and winter has become my favourite season to express myself through photographs . ' annie scours the landscape for the most mesmerising ice formations that glimmer and glisten in the twilight . to give mice a drug that switches protein production back on , and stops . brain disease in its tracks . annie enjoys the space and solitude that winter brings , and wears just hiking boots and a hooded parka jacket to protect her from frostbite . treated mice stayed symptom-free , while untreated animals developed . memory and movement problems and eventually died , the journal science . translational medicine reports . lead scientist giovanna mallucci , of the . university of leicester , said : ` it was very striking . the treated mice . were completely protected . more importantly , their brains were . completely protected . ' the work is still at a very early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased cells from dying . image shows the structural abnormalities of alzheimer 's . the tests were on the mis-folded brain protein called a prion which . causes scrapie , a fatal , degenerative disease that affects the nervous . systems of sheep and goats . but it is thought a similar process is . behind several other brain diseases , including alzheimer 's , motor . neurone and parkinson 's diseases . however , the drug had severe side-effects and any new treatments for people are at least a decade away . prof morris said : ` this is the first convincing report that a small . drug , of the type most conveniently turned into medicines , stops the . progressive death of neurons in the brain as found , for instance , in . alzheimer 's disease . ` true , this study has been done in mice , not in man ; and it is a prion disease , not alzheimer 's , that has been cured . ` but there is considerable evidence that the way neurons die in both diseases is similar . ' professor hugh perry , chairman of the mrc 's neuroscience and mental . health board , said : ` despite the toxicity of the compound used , this . study indicates that , in mice at least , we have proof of principle of a . therapeutic pathway that can be targeted . ` this might eventually aid the development of drugs to treat people . suffering from dementias and other devastating neurodegenerative . diseases . ' dr eric karran , of alzheimer 's research uk , said : ` targeting a mechanism . relevant to a number of degenerative diseases could yield a single drug . with wide-reaching benefits . ` however , what is true in animals does not always hold true in people . and the ultimate test for this compound will be to see whether it is . safe and effective in people with these diseases . ' | travel | annie degré-blais braves sub-zero temperatures in her quest for the perfect photograph . the 42-year-old photographer uses pieces of naturally formed pieces of ice as the subject for her work . images are taken at sunset for the most stunning results . ice queen annie uses the stunning saint-lawrence river as a backdrop . | arrested : ashley doody was arrested on sunday after allegedly attacking the family dog with a kitchen knife . a 30-year-old mother-of-two allegedly high on bath salts stabbed her family dog with a kitchen knife because she thought it was possessed by demons , according to police in maine . aroostook county sheriff 's office responded to a home in perham on sunday and found ashley doody acting aggressively and exhibiting unpredictable behavior . while the rest of us huddle indoors with the heating cranked up , canadian photographer annie degré-blais braves sub-zero temperatures in her quest for the perfect photo opportunity . the hardy 42-year-old uses pieces of naturally formed ice found near her home in rural québec to take the incredible snaps , which play with perspective and light for an almost sculptural appearance . with the stunning saint-lawrence river as a backdrop , ice queen annie takes most of her photographs at sunset for the best results , making the ice appear like precious jewels . annie degré-blais spends her winters scouring rural québec for naturally-formed ice sculptures that she uses for her incredible photographs . the 42-year-old canadian braves sub-zero temperatures by the saint-lawrence river to take her incredible snaps . the ice structures in annie 's photographs take on a sculptural appearance in the winter sunshine . they discovered that doody , who is a nurse , had attacked her mixed-breed dog , trixie . the sheriff says the dog lost a lot of blood but was taken to a veterinarian some vital for their survival . the researchers showed it was possible . wearing just hiking boots and a hooded parka jacket to protect her from frostbite , annie scours the landscape for the most mesmerising ice formations that glimmer and glisten in the twilight . for the best results , annie often works at sunset which makes the ice appear like precious jewels . winters can be long and harsh in quebec , but annie claims the area 's natural beauty is unrivalled . the ice reflects and refracts the glorious sunsets , which annie has captures here . the ice in this pictures take on a golden appearance in the winter light . ` winter can be long and cold in quebec if you do n't find an activity that you enjoy but its beauty is unrivalled so , for a photographer , it 's heaven , ' says annie . ' i enjoy walking and taking photos and i particularly enjoy the space and solitude that winter brings . cruelty : according to deputies who arrested doody she will not be allowed to own a pet after her actions . she claims to work as a nurse at full circle health care llc and is a mother to two children . since the beginning of the month , doody has been posting self-help and life-affirming messages to her facebook page such as ` until you 've lived my life , walked my path , suffered my pain and seen what i 've seen , i could care less about your judgements . ' ` nature is my inspiration and winter has become my favourite season to express myself through photographs . ' annie scours the landscape for the most mesmerising ice formations that glimmer and glisten in the twilight . to give mice a drug that switches protein production back on , and stops . brain disease in its tracks . annie enjoys the space and solitude that winter brings , and wears just hiking boots and a hooded parka jacket to protect her from frostbite . treated mice stayed symptom-free , while untreated animals developed . memory and movement problems and eventually died , the journal science . translational medicine reports . lead scientist giovanna mallucci , of the . university of leicester , said : ` it was very striking . the treated mice . were completely protected . more importantly , their brains were . completely protected . ' the work is still at a very early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased cells from dying . image shows the structural abnormalities of alzheimer 's . the tests were on the mis-folded brain protein called a prion which . causes scrapie , a fatal , degenerative disease that affects the nervous . systems of sheep and goats . but it is thought a similar process is . behind several other brain diseases , including alzheimer 's , motor . neurone and parkinson to see whether it is . safe and effective in people with these diseases . ' | travel : annie degré-blais is a canadian photographer who takes incredible snaps of naturally formed ice sculptures in rural québec during the winter months. she braves sub-zero temperatures to capture the perfect photo opportunity. | 2,681 |
los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- do n't get jason mraz talking about his avocado farm . you 'll never get around to speaking about his music . jason mraz is n't just a singer and songwriter -- he 's also a proud avocado farmer . when the san diego singer-songwriter was in los angeles promoting his new album , `` we sing . we dance . we steal things , '' he could n't hide his excitement about his five-acre orchard . `` i do sell my avocados , '' he told cnn . `` i mean , they do n't have a sticker on them that say that these are from the mraz farms , but i moved into an area that all of us are avocado farmers . my trees are 25-30 years old and , two or three times a year , -lsb- workers -rsb- come through and they pick 'em all . believe me , our kitchen is just like decked out with them . we 're constantly washing them , we 're eating them and we 're giving them to all our friends . '' mraz says he makes a great guacamole . but he 's even prouder of his `` chocomole '' -- a healthy chocolate mousse made with avocados . watch why mraz is happy if you steal his music '' he says the creamy texture of the avocados will trick your tastebuds into thinking it 's a traditional dessert . `` you will freak when you try this chocolate mousse . there 's no sugar in it , there 's no soy products in it , there 's no tofu . you 're just eating a raw chocolate mousse , '' he said . a country life may sound idyllic , but experts have found a possible link between rural living and parkinson 's disease . analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides , bug and weed killers and solvents is associated with a higher risk of developing parkinson 's disease . study author , dr emanuele cereda , said : . two men have died after being crushed by timber that fell on top of them inside a shipping container . authorities were called to an industrial site in wetherill park , west of sydney , shortly after 11am on thursday where they worked to release three men . police found the three men inside a shipping container on a property on victoria street . authorities were called to an industrial site in wetherill park , west of sydney , shortly after 11am on thursday where they worked to release three men . they had been unloading or loading timber when it fell on them . two men died at the scene as a result and the surviving man was taken to nearby fairfield hospital in a serious condition . all around the world , vegans are salivating . here 's the recipe -- straight from the secret recipe file in jason 's avocado-shaped noggin . mraz 's chocomole recipe : . note : this will make a huge bowl big enough for a family of four . you 'll want to share this with friends . mash up 5 ripened avocados . add 1 - 2 cups of chopped or blended dates . 1 soft cup of raw cacao . police say the shelving in the shipping container moved and trapped the men . police and workcover nsw are investigating the incident and a report will be prepared for the coroner . two men died at the scene as a result and the surviving man was taken to nearby fairfield hospital in a serious condition . 1 easy cup of raw carob powder . 1 tbsp . vanilla . add a few long pours of agave nectar to sweeten to liking . then add half cups of cocoa and keep adding until chocolate taste is right . careful not to overdo it -- if you add too much , it can get bitter . you will love . ` due to this association , there was also a link between farming or . country living and developing parkinson 's in some of the studies . ' exposure to chemicals associated with country has been linked to an increased risk of parkinson 's disease . researchers from the irccs university hospital san matteo foundation in pavia , italy , reviewed studies that looked at weed , fungus , rodent or bug killers , and solvents in relation to the risk of developing parkinson 's disease . enjoy , jason . proximity to these chemicals , due to country living , occupation and drinking water were also evaluated . the research found that being exposed to bug or weed killers and solvents increased the risk of developing parkinson 's disease by 33 to 80 per cent . in controlled studies , exposure to the weed killer paraquat or the fungicides maneb and mancozeb was associated with twice the risk of developing the disease . parkinson 's is a chronic neurological disorder due a to deficiency in dopamine . dr cereda added : ` we did n't study whether the type of exposure , such as whether the compound was inhaled or absorbed through the skin and the method of application , such as spraying or mixing , affected parkinson 's risk . ` however , our study suggests that the risk increases in a dose response manner as the length of exposure to these chemicals increases . ' parkinson 's disease is a chronic neurological disorder , characterised by a deficiency of dopamine . this affects the way the brain co-ordinates the movements of the muscles in different parts of the body . the disease mainly develops in the over 50s . about 5 in 1,000 people in their 60s , and about 40 in 1,000 people in their 80s have the condition . the main symptoms are slowness of movement , stiffness of muscles and shaking . these tend to slowly worsen with time although the rate varies from patient to patient . there is currently no cure . the research appears in the journal neurology . | entertainment | jason mraz 's new album : `` we sing . we dance . we steal things '' mraz also owns an avocado farm near san diego , california . mraz has a recipe for a `` chocomole , '' a mousse made with avocados . | los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- do n't get jason mraz talking about his avocado farm . you 'll never get around to speaking about his music . jason mraz is n't just a singer and songwriter -- he 's also a proud avocado farmer . when the san diego singer-songwriter was in los angeles promoting his new album , `` we sing . we dance . we steal things , '' he could n't hide his excitement about his five-acre orchard . `` i do sell my avocados , '' he told cnn . `` i mean , they do n't have a sticker on them that say that these are from the mraz farms , but i moved into an area that all of us are avocado farmers . my trees are 25-30 years old and , two or three times a year , -lsb- workers -rsb- come through and they pick 'em all . believe me , our kitchen is just like decked out with them . we 're constantly washing them , we 're eating them and we 're giving them to all our friends . '' mraz says he makes a great guacamole . but he 's even prouder of his `` chocomole '' -- a healthy chocolate mousse made with avocados . watch why mraz is happy if you steal his music '' he says the creamy texture of the avocados will trick your tastebuds into thinking it 's a traditional dessert . `` you will freak when you try this chocolate mousse . there 's no sugar in it , there 's no soy products in it , there 's no tofu . you 're just eating a raw chocolate mousse , '' he said . a country life may sound idyllic , but experts have found a possible link between rural living and parkinson 's disease . analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides , bug and weed killers and solvents is associated with a higher risk of developing parkinson 's disease . study author , dr emanuele cereda , said : . two men have died after being crushed by timber that fell on top of them inside a shipping container . authorities were called to an industrial site in wetherill park , west of sydney , shortly after 11am on thursday where they worked to release three men . police found the three men inside a shipping container on a property on victoria street . authorities were called to an industrial site in wetherill park , west of sydney , shortly after 11am on thursday where they worked to release three men . they had been unloading or loading timber when it fell on them . two men died at the scene as a result and the surviving man was taken to nearby fairfield hospital in a serious condition . all around the world , vegans are salivating . here 's the recipe -- straight from the secret recipe file in jason 's avocado-shaped noggin . mraz 's chocomole recipe : . note : this will make a huge bowl big enough for a family of four . you 'll want to share this with friends . mash up 5 ripened avocados . add 1 - 2 cups of chopped or blended dates . 1 soft cup of raw cacao . police say the shelving in the shipping container moved and trapped the men . police and workcover nsw are investigating the incident and a report will be prepared for the coroner . two men died at the scene as a result and the surviving man was taken to nearby fairfield hospital in a serious condition . 1 easy cup of raw carob powder . 1 tbsp . vanilla . add a few long pours of agave nectar to sweeten to liking . then add half cups of cocoa and keep adding until chocolate taste is right . careful not to overdo it -- if you add too much , it can get bitter . you will love . ` due to this association , there was also a link between farming or . country living and developing parkinson 's in some of the studies . ' exposure to chemicals associated with country has been linked to an increased risk of parkinson 's disease . researchers from the irccs university hospital san matteo foundation in pavia , italy , reviewed studies that looked at weed , fungus , rodent or bug killers , and solvents in relation to although the rate varies from patient to patient . there is currently no cure . the research appears in the journal neurology . | Jason Mraz talks about his passion for avocado farming and shares his unique "chocomole" recipe, a healthy chocolate mousse made with avocados. | 2,681 |
los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- michael jackson 's three children did something recently they 've never before done : signing their autographs on something to be sold . blanket , paris and prince jackson put their names on a designer belt produced as a tribute to their late father and to raise money for the jackson family museum planned for gary , indiana . the merchandising deal for the crystal-encrusted belt is also a first -- the trustees of the michael jackson estate authorizing the jackson family to produce and sell memorabilia in the pop star 's name . a kansas city man who graduated from high school in 1977 has been saying thank you to the teachers that left a lasting impression on his life - by sending them sums of money . kevin perz , 56 , a father-of-four and business owner , has been looking up the teachers he has the fondest memories of from his days at parkway central high school in chesterfield , missouri . over the past few years he has been mailing them a ` gift ' . katherine jackson dropped her challenge for control of her son 's estate last october , but her husband still has a legal objection pending in probate court . `` this is a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity , '' said jerry olivarez , the jackson family friend who brought the deal together . `` i know of no other item that has ever been made available to the public that has been signed by both the parents and children of michael jackson . '' the youngest , who was born in 2002 , signed his name in true `` john hancock '' style , taking up the most room with large block letters spelling `` blanket . '' prince , 13 , helped his younger brother by adding `` jackson '' below his first name . dr. ken yeang is the world 's leading architect in ecological and passive low energy design . he has delivered over 200 built projects and his ` bioclimatic ' towers have had an impact around the world , fusing high-tech and organic principles . born in penang , malaysia in 1948 , yeang was educated there , as well as in the u.s. and the uk , receiving his doctorate in architecture from cambridge university , and attending graduate courses at the university of pennsylvania and harvard . paris , 12 , showed flair with her signature , using a heart to dot her `` i '' and giving her `` r '' a long , flowing branch . it started in 1992 , when he sent a check to his calculus teacher made out for $ 5,000 . then in 2002 , he sent a $ 10,000 check to his former business teacher . huge gesture : kevin perz , 56 -lrb- right -rrb- , a father-of-four and business owner , has been looking up the teachers he has the fondest memories of mailing them a ` gift ' . he recently sent marilyn mecham -lrb- left -rrb- , his onetime home economics teacher , a check for $ 10,000 . grandparents katherine and joe jackson sat next to each other on a sofa in the jackson 's encino , california , home to add their autographs to the `` artist proof '' of the belt . the leather belt was designed by simon tavassoli and a limited run of 7,000 are being handmade at his newport beach , california , studio . each unsigned belt will retail for $ 1,500 , he said . his expertise in the field of green design originated from his early doctoral dissertation from cambridge university -lrb- 1971-1974 -rrb- followed by his ongoing r&d work , which has since led to the publication of a number of his treatises on the topic of ecological design and planning , bioclimatic design and high-rise design . his publications include : `` the skyscraper : bioclimatically considered , '' `` the green skyscraper : the basis for designing sustainable , intensive buildings , '' and his latest book `` ecodesign : a manual for ecological design . '' he is a member of the riba and is registered with arb . over his 35 years of professional practice , he has seen to completion over a hundred projects on site , including having designed over 50 skyscrapers , with over 12 completed , and currently three towers in construction . he is best known as the inventor of the bioclimatic skyscraper -lrb- as a genre of low-energy skyscrapers based on bioclimatic design principles -rrb- , and for his novel ideas on designing the high-rise building type as vertical urban design . e-mail to a friend . the only belt signed by the three children goes on auction thursday night , tavassoli said . the thank you note : this is the letter kevin perz sent his former teacher , which had a $ 10,000 check attached to it . in it he says he would be ` sad ' if she did n't spend the money on herself . perz -lrb- left -rrb- recently sent marilyn mecham -lrb- right -rrb- , his home economics teacher in 1977 , a check for $ 10,000 . however the person he really wanted to surprise - his home economics teacher - was the hardest to find , because perz only knew her as mrs mecham . perz enlisted the help of the alumni association , who went through decades-old board room minutes . they were then able to uncover the name for perz - marilyn mecham . from there , perz was able to find a phone number for mecham 's son , who he called and asked for her information . perz then called mecham and told her how long it took him to get to that point . ' i was so appreciative to have somebody spend all that time looking for you to tell that you meant so much in their life , ' mecham told abc news . mecham was moved by the call , and took to her facebook profile to urge others to reach out to someone who had impacted their lives . flashback : marilyn mercham -lrb- left -rrb- was in her first year of teaching when she had perz -lrb- right -rrb- as a student at parkway central high school in chesterfield , missouri , in 1977 . kind : perz said he felt it important to show the people who had impacted his life how grateful to them he is . however that was n't the end of it . two days later she received a handwritten letter from perz , reiterating what he had told on the phone . attached to the letter was a check for $ 10,000 . perz had written he would be ` sad ' if mecham did n't spend it all on herself . ` she called me monday - she said she got it friday and she spent the whole weekend crying , ' perz told abc news . ` everybody in their life can always think back to someone in their life who had an impact , if it 's a teacher or a boy scout leader or anyone . ' great teacher : marilyn mecham was in her first year of teaching when she taught perz in home economics . perz owns a company called dynamic fastener , which sells tools and fasteners to commercial contractors throughout the country . the experience has left a lasting effect on mecham , who was in her first year of teaching when she taught perz . ` gratitude is something in this society today that we just do n't do enough of , ' mecham told abc . ` it 's made me stop and think who do i want to thank , ' she said . ` whatever i did my first year of teaching was quite unremarkable but what kevin has done is really remarkable . ' | news | kevin perz , 56 , owns a construction equipment business in kansas city . he has spent time over the years tracking down high school teachers and sending them checks to thank them for making an impression on him . marilyn mecham taught perz home economics in 1977 at parkway central high school in chesterfield , missouri . he sent her $ 10,000 and told her to spent it all on herself . ` gratitude is something in this society today that we just do n't do enough of , ' mecham said of the gesture . | los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- michael jackson 's three children did something recently they 've never before done : signing their autographs on something to be sold . blanket , paris and prince jackson put their names on a designer belt produced as a tribute to their late father and to raise money for the jackson family museum planned for gary , indiana . the merchandising deal for the crystal-encrusted belt is also a first -- the trustees of the michael jackson estate authorizing the jackson family to produce and sell memorabilia in the pop star 's name . a kansas city man who graduated from high school in 1977 has been saying thank you to the teachers that left a lasting impression on his life - by sending them sums of money . kevin perz , 56 , a father-of-four and business owner , has been looking up the teachers he has the fondest memories of from his days at parkway central high school in chesterfield , missouri . over the past few years he has been mailing them a ` gift ' . katherine jackson dropped her challenge for control of her son 's estate last october , but her husband still has a legal objection pending in probate court . `` this is a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity , '' said jerry olivarez , the jackson family friend who brought the deal together . `` i know of no other item that has ever been made available to the public that . he recently sent marilyn mecham -lrb- left -rrb- , his onetime home economics teacher , a check for $ 10,000 . grandparents katherine and joe jackson sat next to each other on a sofa in the jackson 's encino , california , home to add their autographs to the `` artist proof '' of the belt . the leather belt was designed by simon tavassoli and a limited run of 7,000 are being handmade at his newport beach , california , studio . each unsigned belt will retail for $ 1,500 , he said . his expertise in the field of green design originated from his early doctoral dissertation from cambridge university -lrb- 1971-1974 -rrb- followed by his ongoing r&d work , which has since led to the publication of a number of his treatises on the topic of ecological design and planning , bioclimatic design and high-rise design . his publications include : `` the skyscraper : bioclimatically considered , '' `` the green skyscraper : the basis for designing sustainable , intensive buildings , '' and his latest book `` ecodesign : a manual for ecological design . '' he is a member of the riba and is registered with arb . over his 35 years of professional practice , he has seen to completion over a hundred projects on site , including having designed over 50 skyscrapers , with over 12 completed , and currently three towers in construction . he is best known as the inventor of the bioclimatic skyscraper -lrb- as a genre of low-energy skyscrapers based on bioclimatic design principles -rrb- , and for his novel ideas on designing the high-rise building type as vertical urban design . e-mail to a friend . the only belt signed by the three children goes on auction thursday night , tavassoli said . the thank you note : this is the letter kevin perz sent his former teacher , which had a $ 10,000 check attached to it . in it he says he would be ` sad ' if she did n't spend the money on herself . perz -lrb- left -rrb- recently sent marilyn mecham -lrb- right -rrb- , his home economics teacher in 1977 , a check for $ 10,000 . however the person he really wanted to surprise - his home economics teacher - was the hardest to find , because perz only knew her as mrs mecham . perz enlisted the help of the alumni association , who went through decades-old board room minutes . they were then able to uncover the name for perz - marilyn mecham . from there , perz was able to find a phone number for mecham 's son , who he called and asked for her information . perz then called mecham and told her how long it took him to get to that point . ' i was so appreciative to have somebody spend all that time looking for you to tell that you meant so much in their life , ' mecham told abc news . mecham was moved by the call , and took to her facebook profile to urge others to reach out to someone who had impacted their lives . flashback : marilyn mercham -lrb- left -rrb- was in her first year of teaching when she had perz -lrb- right -rrb- as a student at parkway central high school in chesterfield , missouri , in 1977 . kind : perz said he felt it important to show the people who had impacted his life how grateful to them he is . however that was n't the end of it . two days later she received a handwritten letter from perz , reiterating what he had told on the phone . attached to the letter was a check for $ 10,000 . perz had written he would be ` sad ' if mecham did n't spend it all on herself . ` she called me monday - she said she got it friday and she spent the whole weekend crying , ' perz told abc news . ` everybody in their life can always think back to someone in their life who had an impact , if it 's a teacher or a boy scout leader or anyone . ' great teacher : marilyn mecham was in her first year of teaching when she taught perz in home economics . perz owns a company called dynamic fastener , which sells tools and fasteners to commercial contractors throughout the country . the experience has left a lasting effect on mecham | A Kansas City man has been tracking down his old teachers and sending them large checks as a way of thanking them for their influence on his life. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson's children have signed a designer belt to be sold as a tribute to their late father and to raise money for a planned Jackson family museum. | 2,681 |
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- four decades after he won over america with his scratchy , soulful voice and blues-inspired rock , british-born joe cocker is receiving an honor from the queen . joe cocker is being honored at buckingham palace for his services to music . cocker , 63 , was set to receive an obe , or order of the british empire , at a ceremony thursday morning at buckingham palace . the award officially recognizes cocker 's `` services to music . '' this may just be the best photo-bomb ever . an adorable green sea turtle made quite the unexpected appearance in tourist diovani de jesus 's group photo . ` we were posing at apo island when this sea turtle surfaced to breathe and photo-bombed , ' de jesus wrote on his blog . an adorable green sea turtle pulled off the ultimate photo-bomb , crashing this group photo in the philippines . the shallow water in apo island , negros oriental , philippines is a feeding ground for sea turtles , so spottings are n't uncommon . however , it is rare that one of the endangered animals would come so close - or look so intently into the camera . jeremy peace is ready to shelve the sale of west bromwich albion if a deal is not in place by july . the west brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in america , china and australia with some parties already having a tour of the club 's training ground facilities . peace owns 77 per cent and is looking to sell the club for between # 150million to # 200m but does not want a drawn out saga interfering with the club 's plans for next season . jeremy peace is ready to shelve the sale of west bromwich albion if a deal is not in place by july . should a deal fail to be agreed fairly quickly he is prepared to wait until a better opportune moment arises . manager tony pulis will be kept informed of developments . posting the photo on earth day , de jesus adds : ` just like what my friend genesis said , this is a reminder that humans and creatures like this gentle pawikan can co-exist . ' this particular island is one of the world 's best known community-managed marine protected areas . the turtles are traditionally found in tropical and subtropical waters , travelling long distances between feeding areas and the beaches where they are hatched . traveller diovani de jesus posted the hilarious photo on earth day as a reminder that we can all co-exist . by . several premier league clubs are looking for investment as they become more attractive in light of the recent sky tv money . aston villa are already in talks with potential buyers . rachel reilly . published : . the west brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in america , china and australia . 12:44 est , 20 may 2013 . | . prince charles was planning to present cocker with the honor , part of the queen 's annual birthday honors list . famous for songs including `` you are so beautiful '' and his cover of the beatles ' `` with a little help from my friends , '' cocker began his career by singing ray charles songs in pubs around his hometown of sheffield , northern england in the early 1960s . cocker toured with a string of bands , often playing american airbases in europe , winning fans among the servicemen . the press hailed his first u.s. television performance on the ed sullivan show in 1969 , and the following summer , cocker played to half a million people at the historic woodstock rock festival in new york state . the ensuing live album `` mad dogs and englishmen '' remains a cocker classic , with songs including `` cry me a river '' and `` feelin ' alright . '' rolling stone magazine says cocker 's `` gritty , powerful voice remains one of the most distinctive in rock & roll . '' a whirlwind u.s. tour after woodstock left cocker `` exhausted , '' according to his own web site , and reported drug and alcohol abuse came soon after . cocker had a top 10 song in 1975 with `` you are so beautiful , '' but his fortunes really turned in 1982 with his no. 1 duet with jennifer warnes , `` up where we belong , '' the theme from the movie `` an officer and a gentleman . '' cocker 's most recent u.s. top 10 was `` when the night comes , '' written by bryan adams . cocker now lives on a ranch in colorado but still tours extensively . he has been touring europe since june and plans shows in sheffield and london this weekend . e-mail to a friend . updated : . 01:36 est , 21 may 2013 . selfridges has reported an increase in sales of insect delicacies after the world health organisation suggested that eating bugs could be the solution to worldwide food shortages . the department store has recorded an 11 per cent increase in sales of edible 's insect-based snacks including thai green curry crickets , dark chocolate covered scorpions and bbq flavour worm crisps . according to the who , insects are a more sustainable protein source than other meats . selfridges has noticed a surge in demand for insect delicacies after the world health organisation claimed that eating bugs could help solve worldwide food shortages . the un 's food and agricultural agency says that more than two billion people - 30 per cent of the planet 's population - already supplement their diet with insects . a 200-page report , released at a news conference at the u.n. agency 's rome headquarters , says 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diets with insects , which are high in protein and minerals , and have environmental benefits . commenting on the increase in sales , emma murphy , selfridges confectionery . buyer said : ` the edible range has a broad appeal and there are a number . of customers who appreciate the high protein levels in the range as it . offers an alternative to high protein diets . ` the . mopain ants have as much protein per gram as a breast of chicken . around christmas time , we find customers buy the range for novelty . value . ` the scorpion . vodka , the gold lolly and the mopain worms do really well over christmas . especially as ` i 'm a celebrity ' is on at that time , too . ' insects are ` extremely efficient ' in converting feed into edible meat , according to the who report . on average , they can convert 2 kilograms -lrb- 4.4 pounds -rrb- of feed into 1 kilogram -lrb- 2.2 pounds -rrb- of insect mass . in comparison , cattle require 8 kilograms -lrb- 17.6 pounds -rrb- of feed to produce a kilo of meat . insects are full of protein , fibre and a range of micronutrients . currently , most edible insects are gathered in forests and what insect farming does take place is often family-run and serves niche markets . but the u.n. says mechanisation can ratchet up insect farming production . the fish bait industry , for example , has long farmed insects . insect farming is ` one of the many ways to address food and feed security , ' the food agency said . ` insects are everywhere and they reproduce quickly , ' the agency said , adding they leave a ` low environmental footprint . ' they provide high-quality protein and nutrients when compared with meat and fish and are ` particularly important as a food supplement for undernourished children , ' it said . insects can also be rich in copper , iron , magnesium , manganese , phosphorus , selenium and zinc , and are a source of fibre . the agency noted that its edible insect program is also examining the potential of arachnids , such as spiders and scorpions , although they are not strictly speaking insects . university biologists have analysed the nutritional value of edible insects , and some of them , such as certain beetles , ants , crickets and grasshoppers , come close to lean red meat or broiled fish in terms of protein per gram . worm salt ; # 7.99 . infused with chilli and agave worm , the salt has an intense smoky flavour , traditionally used in southern mexico as a seasoning for salsas . english gin infused with an edible earthworm ; # 26.99 . these earthworms are grown in the fertile soils of southern england . you can eat the worm after drinking the gin , it makes a delightful treat . chocolate covered scorpion ; # 5.99 . farm-raised edible scorpion has been hand-dipped in belgian dark chocolate . the scorpion has a crisp , wafer-like texture and a pleasant nutty taste similar to walnut . tequila worm lollipop ; # 5.19 . the worm is specially bred for human consumption and has been reared on a special diet of cereals and fresh greens . | travel | at apo island , this green sea turtle unexpected appeared in group 's photo . as the snorkellers posed , the turtle surfaced to breathe and photo-bombed . the area is a feeding ground and well-known marine protection site . | london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- four decades after he won over america with his scratchy , soulful voice and blues-inspired rock , british-born joe cocker is receiving an honor from the queen . joe cocker is being honored at buckingham palace for his services to music . cocker , 63 , was set to receive an obe , or order of the british empire , at a ceremony thursday morning at buckingham palace . the award officially recognizes cocker 's `` services to music . '' this may just be the best photo-bomb ever . an adorable green sea turtle made quite the unexpected appearance in tourist diovani de jesus 's group photo . ` we were posing at apo island when this sea turtle surfaced to breathe and photo-bombed , ' de jesus wrote on his blog . an adorable green sea turtle pulled off the ultimate photo-bomb , crashing this group photo in the philippines . the shallow water in apo island , negros oriental , philippines is a feeding ground for sea turtles , so spottings are n't uncommon . however , it is rare that one of the endangered animals would come so close - or look so intently into the camera . jeremy peace is ready to shelve the sale of west bromwich albion if a deal is not in place by july . the west brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in america , china and australia with some parties already having a tour of the club 's training ground facilities . peace owns 77 per cent and is looking to sell the club for between # 150million to # 200m but does not want a drawn out saga interfering with the club 's plans for next season . jeremy peace is ready to shelve the sale of west bromwich albion if a deal is not in place by july . should a deal fail to be agreed fairly quickly he is prepared to wait until a better opportune moment arises . manager tony pulis will be kept informed of developments . posting the photo on earth day , de jesus adds : ` just like what my friend genesis said , this is a reminder that humans and creatures like this gentle pawikan can co-exist . ' this particular island is one of the world 's best known community-managed marine protected areas . the turtles are traditionally found in tropical and subtropical waters , travelling long distances between feeding areas and the beaches where they are hatched . traveller diovani de jesus posted the hilarious photo on earth day as a reminder that we can all co-exist . by . several premier league clubs are looking for investment as they become more attractive in light of the recent sky tv money . aston villa are already in talks with potential buyers . rachel reilly . published : . the west brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in america , china and australia . 12:44 est , 20 may 2013 . | theme from the movie `` an officer and a gentleman . '' cocker 's most recent u.s. top 10 was `` when the night comes , '' written by bryan adams . cocker now lives on a ranch in colorado but still tours extensively . he has been touring europe since june and plans shows in sheffield and london this weekend . e-mail to a friend . updated : . 01:36 est , 21 may 2013 . selfridges has reported an increase in sales of insect delicacies after the world health organisation suggested that eating bugs could be the solution to worldwide food shortages . the department store has recorded an 11 per cent increase in sales of edible 's insect-based snacks including thai green curry crickets , dark chocolate covered scorpions and bbq flavour worm crisps . according to the who , insects are a more sustainable protein source than other meats . selfridges has noticed a surge in demand for insect delicacies after the world health organisation claimed that eating bugs could help solve worldwide food shortages . the un 's food and agricultural agency says that more than two billion people - 30 per cent of the planet 's population - already supplement their diet with insects . a 200-page report , released at a news conference at the u.n. agency 's rome headquarters , says 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diets with insects , which are high in protein and minerals , and have environmental benefits . commenting on the increase in sales , emma murphy , selfridges confectionery . buyer said : ` the edible range has a broad appeal and there are a number . of customers who appreciate the high protein levels in the range as it . offers an alternative to high protein diets . ` the . mopain ants have as much protein per gram as a breast of chicken . around christmas time , we find customers buy the range for novelty . value . ` the scorpion . vodka , the gold lolly and the mopain worms do really well over christmas . especially as ` i 'm a celebrity ' is on at that time , too . ' insects are ` extremely efficient ' in converting feed into edible meat , according to the who report . on average , they can convert 2 kilograms -lrb- 4.4 pounds -rrb- of feed into 1 kilogram -lrb- 2.2 pounds -rrb- of insect mass . in comparison , cattle require 8 kilograms -lrb- 17.6 pounds -rrb- of feed to produce a kilo of meat . insects are full of protein , fibre and a range of micronutrients . currently , most edible insects are gathered in forests and what insect farming does take place is often family-run and serves niche markets . but the u.n. says mechanisation can ratchet up insect farming production . the fish bait industry , for example , has long farmed insects . insect farming is ` one of the many ways to address food and | travel : joe cocker receives honor from queen ; tourist gets photobombed by sea turtle in philippines ; west bromwich albion sale shelved if no deal by july ; selfridges reports increase in insect delicacy sales after who suggests eating bugs could solve food shortages. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores in the u.s. will begin accepting mobile payments wednesday . customers using the starbucks card mobile app on their iphone , ipod touch or blackberry will now be able to use those devices as tender . -lrb- cnn -rrb- a skywest airlines flight made an emergency landing in buffalo , new york , on wednesday after a passenger lost consciousness , officials said . the passenger received medical attention before being released , according to marissa snow , spokeswoman for skywest . she said the airliner expects to accommodate the 75 passengers on another aircraft to their original destination -- hartford , connecticut -- later wednesday afternoon . a mother who was too fat for the nintendo wii - making her computerised character balloon when she stood on the wii-fit board - can now play with her children again after losing an incredible nine stone . mrs rose was horrified to be told by the nintendo wii that she was too heavy for the board when she went to play the game - including bowling and skiing - on the console with her young daughter one christmas . weighing in at 22st 6lb , the machine told her it could not cope with her weight - even making her computerised character blow right up on screen . debbie rose pictured , left when she weighed in at 22st 6lb and right looking healthier after losing just under nine stone . the couple had an adopted son . the federal aviation administration initially reported a pressurization problem and said it would investigate . snow said there was no indication of any pressurization issues , and the faa later issued a statement that did not reference a pressurization problem . skywest also said there was no problem with the plane 's door , which some media initially reported . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . wake-up call : mrs rose was told by the nintendo wii that , at 22st 6lb , it could not cope with her weight - even making her computerised character , pictured , balloon on screen . after years of battling the bulge , it was the wake-up call the 33-year-old needed - and forced her into shedding weight . sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the nationwide rollout marks the official launch of the starbucks card mobile payment program , which has been piloted at target stores and select san francisco , seattle and new york starbucks locations . starbucks card mobile lets users add their starbucks cards , track rewards and reload cards as needed via paypal or credit card . to pay with their phone , app users simply select `` touch to pay '' and hold up the barcode on their mobile device screen to the 2-d scanner at the register . an android application is also said to be in the works , but the company has yet to disclose a release date . starbucks is using its own custom-built technology to enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans . the coffee retailer opted for barcode scanning over near field communication technology -- which google is exploring -- because of its limited availability . the coffee retailer was reluctant to wait for a nfc ecosystem to develop when its customers have expressed interest in mobile payments now , according to chuck davidson , the category manager of innovation on the starbucks card team . `` once there are more users , we will adapt , '' he says . in testing , starbucks assessed the mobile payment option by measuring application speed , transaction speed and total customer wait time , says brady brewer , vice president of starbucks card and brand loyalty . in all instances , starbucks card mobile was the fastest way for customers to pay . starbucks is investing in mobile payments , an investment davidson describes as modest in relation to expectations , because customers have requested the option and have shown a propensity to not only pay with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions are made using a starbucks card -- but frequently use their smartphones while waiting in line . the company also believes that its customers carry their mobile phones more often than a wallet or purse , and sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program as an opportunity to reach these consumers and build stronger relationships . starbucks seems confident that its customers will appreciate the new , faster way to pay . both davidson and brewer believe that adoption will spread as customers tell their friends about the new mobile payment option . flight 5622 was originally scheduled to fly from chicago to hartford . the plane descended 28,000 feet in three minutes . `` it would feel like a roller coaster -- when you 're coming over the top and you 're going down , '' cnn aviation analyst mary schiavo said , describing how such a descent would feel . `` you know that these pilots knew they were in a very grave and very serious situation . '' the size 28 mother-of-two has incredibly managed to lose just under nine stone in two years - and can now join in with family fun and play with her children on the console . mrs rose , who lives in brownhills , staffordshire with husband tim and daughters , alana , eight , and summer , two , said : ' i was so miserable , but did n't realise how sad i was until i look back at that time . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . result : mrs rose pictured with her daughters who she can now play with on the wii-fit console . ` we bought my eldest daughter alana a wii fit for christmas but when i got on it the game made my character explode before we could even start . ' i was stunned when it said that i was too heavy for it . i was just mortified . ` but it really spurred me on to go and do something about my weight . it was the kick-start i needed . ' deb 's diet before she lost weight : . breakfast : four slices of toast with butter and jam . morning snack : biscuits and crisps . lunch : a cheese sandwich with a packet of crisps and a chocolate bar . afternoon snack : a piece of cake . dinner : full-fat curry with chips , rice , naan bread and onion bhajis . deb 's diet since losing weight : . breakfast : branflakes with banana and raisins . morning snack : piece of fruit . lunch : ryvita with low fat cheese spread and salad . afternoon snack : low fat yogurt and a weight watchers bar . dinner : healthy curry with rice , a finger of naan bread and salad . the machine , which helps users keep track of their fitness and weight with interactive exercises , states the maximum weight for gamers is 21.5 st. mrs rose , who works at asda , joined weight watchers at the park view centre in brownhills in january 2010 . she swapped her diet of biscuits , crisps , and curries for fruit , cereals and low-fat meals , and has n't looked back . ` things like going shopping for clothes used to be an emotional trauma , ' she said . ` i 'm still keen to lose more weight and it would be wonderful to get to my goal of 11st 10lb this year . and she 's back on the wii fit with her daughters weighing in at 13st 12lb . ` as soon as i 'd lost enough weight to use the wii i was on it - and i can join in with the family wii parties as well . ' i can actually play the skiing game now and we have a good time playing with it now . i can finally stand on the board without the character blowing up like a balloon and exploding . ' | entertainment | altovise davis , 65 , died saturday at a los angeles hospital , her publicist says . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . davis , a dancer and actress , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores in the u.s. will begin accepting mobile payments wednesday . customers using the starbucks card mobile app on their iphone , ipod touch or blackberry will now be able to use those devices as tender . -lrb- cnn -rrb- a skywest airlines flight made an emergency landing in buffalo , new york , on wednesday after a passenger lost consciousness , officials said . the passenger received medical attention before being released , according to marissa snow , spokeswoman for skywest . she said the airliner expects to accommodate the 75 passengers on another aircraft to their original destination -- hartford , connecticut -- later wednesday afternoon . a mother who was too fat for the nintendo wii - making her computerised character balloon when she stood on the wii-fit board - can now play with her children again after losing an incredible nine stone . mrs rose was horrified to be told by the nintendo wii that she was too heavy for the board when she went to play the game - including bowling and skiing - on the console with her young daughter one christmas . weighing in at 22st 6lb , the machine told her it could not cope with her weight - even making her computerised character blow right up on screen . debbie rose pictured , left when she weighed in at 22st 6lb and right looking healthier after losing just under nine stone . the couple had an adopted son . the federal aviation administration initially reported a pressurization problem and said it would investigate . snow said there was no indication of any pressurization issues , and the faa later issued a statement that did not reference a pressurization problem . skywest also said there was no problem with the plane 's door , which some media initially reported . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . wake-up call : mrs rose was told by the nintendo wii that , at 22st 6lb , it could not cope with her weight - even making her computerised character , pictured , balloon on screen . after years of battling the bulge , it was the wake-up call the 33-year-old needed - and forced her into shedding weight . sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the nationwide rollout marks the official launch of the starbucks card mobile payment program , which has been piloted at target stores and select san francisco , seattle and new york starbucks locations . starbucks card mobile lets users add their starbucks cards , track rewards and reload cards as needed via paypal or credit card . to pay with their phone , app users simply select `` touch to pay '' and hold up the barcode on their mobile device screen to the 2-d scanner at the register . an android application is also said to be in the works , but the company has yet to disclose a release date . starbucks is using its own custom-built technology to enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans . the coffee retailer opted for barcode scanning over near field communication technology -- which google is exploring -- because of its limited availability . the coffee retailer was reluctant to wait for a nfc ecosystem to develop when its customers have expressed interest in mobile payments now , according to chuck davidson , the category manager of innovation on the starbucks card team . `` once there are more users , we will adapt , '' he says . blowing up like a balloon and exploding . ' | Entertainment news includes the passing of Altovise Davis, the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., at age 65. She was a dancer and actress who married Davis in 1970 and remained with him until his death in 1990. In other news, Starbucks is launching a mobile payment system, allowing customers to pay with their phones. The system uses a custom-built technology and barcode scanning, rather than near field communication technology. Additionally, a SkyWest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, after a passenger lost consciousness. | 2,681 |
there are few things more beautiful - or terrifying - than the menacing flash of lightning bolts within a volcanic ash cloud . the latests picture , captured by an amateur photographer as the colima volcano in mexico spews out a plume of ash and lava , reveals the raw power of a volcanic eruption . hernando rivera cervantes took the pictures as local authorities warned those living around the volcano , which is also known as the fire volcano , to prepare for a possible evacuation . lightning strikes inside the enormous ash cloud thrown into the air by the colima volcano -lrb- above -rrb- in mexico . the 12,400 feet -lrb- 3,800 metre -rrb- high volcano , which first erupted in 1576 , is one of the most active volcanoes in mexico . mr cervantes spent eight hours watching the volcano as it threw ash up to 1.8 miles -lrb- three kilometres -rrb- into the atmosphere before managing to capture the rare picture . vijaya gadde , twitter 's top lawyer , admitted it has been ` inexcusably slow ' in tackling online trolls . twitter 's top lawyer has admitted it has been ` inexcusably slow ' in tackling online trolls who make the lives of others a misery . vijaya gadde said the social network had let internet abuse go ` unchecked ' because it did not recognise the scope and scale of the problem . miss gadde said twitter had tripled the size of the team that deals with online abuse -- because it had to do better . she made the announcement on the day a study found that 88 per cent of abusive behaviour on social media happens on twitter . he said : ' i waited for eight hours , knowing something was going to happen . when the lightning arrived it was magical . an unforgettable experience . ' these blots of lightning are thought to occur due to the build up of electric charge in the ash cloud as the particles rub against each other . just like in a thunder cloud , this charge eventually builds up until it seeks a path through to the ground as lightning . by . mail on sunday reporter . if anyone was wondering what model and actress kelly brook sees in her muscle-bound new squeeze david mcintosh , he 's keen to reveal all . before meeting the pin-up , mcintosh had been working in security for four years after leaving sky one tv show gladiators in 2009 . now he has launched a fitness website kingdavidmcintosh.com , where there is an online shop . this sequence of images captured by photographer hernando rivera cervantes show the lightning flashes as the colima volcano erupted . mr cervantes also managed to capture this night-time image above of lava spilling from the erupting volcano . small volcanic eruptions over the past 20 years have been protecting the earth from global warming , according to a recent study . scientists have confirmed that droplets of sulphur-rich aerosols spewed into the upper atmosphere by volcanoes have been reflecting sunlight away from the earth . online business : kelly brook 's boyfriend david mcintosh has set up a website where he will sell fitness programmes and photos of himself . selling himselfie : kelly 's gladiator boyfriend has chosen to call his new business venture kingdavidmcintosh.com . visitors can purchase programmes to develop chiselled abs , calendars and screensavers full of photos of the former marine 's eye-poppingly athletic body , and there are plans to develop a fitness clothing range . kelly herself has plenty of contacts in the fitness industry after releasing a fitness dvd with strictly come dancing star flavia cacace in 2008 and modelling for reebok . expensive pint : heavy drinking costs the uk more than # 21billion a year . government advisers say plans to scrap beer tax rises are ` staggering ' when harm caused by heavy drinking costs the uk more than # 21 billion a year . until recently it was thought that only particularly large eruptions had any noticeable affect on the climate . however , a study published earlier this year has confirmed results from the end of last year that showed these small eruptions can have an accumulative impact on global temperature . this could have helped decrease the global temperatures by between 0.05 °c to 0.12 °c over the past 15 years . earlier this month scientists discovered that it is this lightning that is responsible for making the glass spheres that can appear in volcanic rocks . they found that the intense heat generated by the lightning bolts causes the ash to melt into spherules of smooth glass . professor sir ian gilmore , of the royal college of physicians , called the move ` deplorable ' . katherine brown , of the institute of alcohol studies , said with alcohol-related hospital admissions doubling over a decade , ` it 's a shock to learn the chancellor believes it is right to incentivise drinking further by making alcohol cheaper ' . feeling down ? then stand up more . anti-bullying campaigners have also long complained that twitter is a sanctuary for trolls who post hateful abuse behind the veil of anonymity . in an article for the washington post , miss gadde said that running twitter required constant vigilance but that the company had ` failed to live up to ' this aim . she admitted that ` our response times have been inexcusably slow and the substance of our responses too meagre ' . in a study of 9,000 women aged 50 to 55 , those who sat for more than seven hours at a time were 49 per cent more likely to have symptoms of depression . researchers at australia 's victoria university and university of queensland believe a lack of interaction with the environment limits blood flow to the part of the brain that controls emotions . a bolt of volcanic lighting can heat the surrounding air to more than 3,000 °c , according to the researchers from the university of alabama in tuscaloosa . miss gadde wrote : ` this is , to put it mildly , not good enough . ` freedom of expression means little as our underlying philosophy if we continue to allow voices to be silenced because they are afraid to speak up . we need to do a better job combating abuse without chilling or silencing speech ' . miss gadde , general counsel for twitter , said the extra staff the company had hired meant it was responding to five times as many complaints about abuse . the company was also making other changes ` in ways that wo n't be readily apparent ' to ensure its 284million users worldwide are safe . only last week tv host sue perkins quit twitter after receiving death threats . dr kimberly genareau , a volcanologist at the university of alabama , said their findings suggested that the role lightning plays in volcanic eruptions may be under reported . writing in the journal geology , she said : ` we refer to this new morphological classification of ash grains as lightning-induced volcanic spherules -lrb- livs -rrb- . ` observation of livs in tephras -lrb- volcanic rocks -rrb- will provide evidence of lightning occurrence during eruptions where lightning was not directly observed or documented . ' the colima volcano is actually one of three volcanic domes that make up the colima volcanic complex in the mexican state of colima , 301 miles west of mexico city . it has erupted around 40 times since its first recorded activity in 1576 . there are now around 300,000 people living in it shadow . the volcano has a history of large and explosive eruptions , which has meant it is also one of the most studied volcanoes in mexico . although lightning in volcanic ash clouds has been observed for a long time , scientists have only recently begun to understand what causes it . the colima volcano is regarded as one of the most dangerous in mexico due to its large explosive eruptions . sanctuary for trolls : a study found that 88 per cent of abusive behaviour on social media happens on twitter . mr cervantes -lrb- shown above -rrb- spent eight hours waiting to capture his stunning images of the colima volcano . getting close enough to an erupting volcano is dangerous , so scientists at the ludwig maximilian university of munich recreated volcanic lightning in a lab . in 2013 they suspended volcanic ash gathered from sites around the world in a chamber filled with argon gas , forcing the concoction through a narrow tube . they found that the movement of ash particles against each other as they go from the compressed environment under the earth 's surface into the atmosphere during an eruption causes a built of up static charge . when the ash reaches the atmosphere , the energy is discharged as lightning bolts . | news | vijaya gadde said social network had let internet abuse go ` unchecked ' she claims it is because scope and scale of problem was not recognised . twitter has tripled the size of team that deals with online abuse , she said . anti-bullying campaigners long complained twitter is sanctuary for trolls . | there are few things more beautiful - or terrifying - than the menacing flash of lightning bolts within a volcanic ash cloud . the latests picture , captured by an amateur photographer as the colima volcano in mexico spews out a plume of ash and lava , reveals the raw power of a volcanic eruption . hernando rivera cervantes took the pictures as local authorities warned those living around the volcano , which is also known as the fire volcano , to prepare for a possible evacuation . lightning strikes inside the enormous ash cloud thrown into the air by the colima volcano -lrb- above -rrb- in mexico . the 12,400 feet -lrb- 3,800 metre -rrb- high volcano , which first erupted in 1576 , is one of the most active volcanoes in mexico . mr cervantes spent eight hours watching the volcano as it threw ash up to 1.8 miles -lrb- three kilometres -rrb- into the atmosphere before managing to capture the rare picture . vijaya gadde , twitter 's top lawyer , admitted it has been ` inexcusably slow ' in tackling online trolls . twitter 's top lawyer has admitted it has been ` inexcusably slow ' in tackling online trolls who make the lives of others a misery . vijaya gadde said the social network had let internet abuse go ` unchecked ' because it did not recognise the scope and scale of the problem . miss gadde said twitter had tripled the size of the team that deals with online abuse -- because it had to do better . she made the announcement on the day a study found that 88 per cent of abusive behaviour on social media happens on twitter . he said : ' i waited for eight hours , knowing something was going to happen . when the lightning arrived it was magical . an unforgettable experience . ' these blots of lightning are thought to occur due to the build up of electric charge in the ash cloud as the particles rub against each other . just like in a thunder cloud , this charge eventually builds up until it seeks a path through to the ground as lightning . by . mail on sunday reporter . if anyone was wondering what model and actress kelly brook sees in her muscle-bound new squeeze david mcintosh , he 's keen to reveal all . before meeting the pin-up , mcintosh had been working in security for four years after leaving sky one tv show gladiators in 2009 . now he has launched a fitness website kingdavidmcintosh.com , where there is an online shop . this sequence of images captured by photographer hernando rivera cervantes show the lightning flashes as the colima volcano erupted . mr cervantes also managed to capture this night-time image above of lava spilling from the erupting volcano . small volcanic eruptions over the past 20 years have been protecting the earth from global warming , according to a recent study . scientists have confirmed that droplets of sulphur-rich aerosols can appear in volcanic rocks . they found that the intense heat generated by the lightning bolts causes the ash to melt into spherules of smooth glass . professor sir ian gilmore , of the royal college of physicians , called the move ` deplorable ' . katherine brown , of the institute of alcohol studies , said with alcohol-related hospital admissions doubling over a decade , ` it 's a shock to learn the chancellor believes it is right to incentivise drinking further by making alcohol cheaper ' . feeling down ? then stand up more . anti-bullying campaigners have also long complained that twitter is a sanctuary for trolls who post hateful abuse behind the veil of anonymity . in an article for the washington post , miss gadde said that running twitter required constant vigilance but that the company had ` failed to live up to ' this aim . she admitted that ` our response times have been inexcusably slow and the substance of our responses too meagre ' . in a study of 9,000 women aged 50 to 55 , those who sat for more than seven hours at a time were 49 per cent more likely to have symptoms of depression . researchers at australia 's victoria university and university of queensland believe a lack of interaction with the environment limits blood flow to the part of the brain that controls emotions . a bolt of volcanic lighting can heat the surrounding air to more than 3,000 °c , according to the researchers from the university of alabama in tuscaloosa . miss gadde wrote : ` this is , to put it mildly , not good enough . ` freedom of expression means little as our underlying philosophy if we continue to allow voices to be silenced because they are afraid to speak up . we need to do a better job combating abuse without chilling or silencing speech ' . miss gadde , general counsel for twitter , said the extra staff the company had hired meant it was responding to five times as many complaints about abuse . the company was also making other changes ` in ways that wo n't be readily apparent ' to ensure its 284million users worldwide are safe . only last week tv host sue perkins quit twitter after receiving death threats . dr kimberly genareau , a volcanologist at the university of alabama , said their findings suggested that the role lightning plays in volcanic eruptions may be under reported . writing in the journal geology , she said : ` we refer to this new morphological classification of ash grains as lightning-induced volcanic spherules -lrb- livs -rrb- . ` observation of livs in tephras -lrb- volcanic rocks -rrb- will provide evidence of lightning occurrence during eruptions where lightning was not directly observed or documented . ' the colima volcano is actually one of three volcanic domes that make up the colima volcanic complex in the mexican state of colima , 301 miles west of mexico city . | A stunning photo captures lightning flashing within a volcanic ash cloud as Mexico's Colima Volcano erupts. The volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, is one of the most active in Mexico. Meanwhile, Twitter's top lawyer admits the platform has been "inexcusably slow" in tackling online trolls, and a study finds that 88% of abusive behavior on social media occurs on Twitter. Additionally, a recent study suggests that small volcanic eruptions over the past 20 years have helped protect the Earth from global warming. | 2,681 |
by . ellie zolfagharifard . pivoting planets that lean one way and then change direction could be ideal places for alien life to thrive . by . travelmail reporter . published : . 04:47 est , 24 march 2014 . | . updated : . 10:38 est , 24 march 2014 . this is according to a nasa research team who claim ` wobbling ' worlds would expose their surfaces to a more even heat from their suns . the theory suggests that planets further out from their stars - outside what is known as the habitable zone - could be kept from turning into icy worlds . a drunken planet ? tilted orbits might make some planets wobble like a top that 's almost done spinning , an effect that could maintain liquid water on the surface . and with some water remaining liquid on the surface long-term , such planets could maintain favourable conditions for life , scientists claim . ` planets like these are far enough from their stars that it would be easy to write them off as frozen , and poor targets for exploration , but in fact , they might be well-suited to supporting life , ' said shawn domagal-goldman , a nasa astrobiologist . ` this could expand our idea of what a habitable planet looks like and where habitable planets might be found . ' where are these wobbling worlds ? scientists have already spotted an arrangement of planets where this wobbling effect could happen , in orbit around the star upsilon andromedae . though it might seem far-fetched for a world to experience such see-sawing action , scientists have already spotted an arrangement of planets where this could happen , in orbit around the star upsilon andromedae . there , the orbits of two enormous planets were found to be inclined at an angle of 30 degrees relative to each other . compared to our solar system , that arrangement looks extreme . the orbits of earth and its seven neighboring planets differ by seven degrees at most . five people have been killed after a plane carrying a group of skydivers crashed and burst into flames as family members of those aboard watched in horror . witnesses said the cessna 206 disintegrated in a fireball after coming down shortly after taking off from the caboolture airfield , north of brisbane , australia , about 11.30 am on saturday . police said there were five people on board and no survivors . a couple from new zealand who leave behind six children are believed to have been on board . wreckage : sky new reports on the plane crash in which five people died near brisbane . plane crash : five people , including a new zealand couple who had six children , were killed after the aircraft plunged to the ground . rahuia -lrb- rahi -rrb- hohua died alongside fiance joseph king and three others when the plane crashed . even the tilted orbit of the dwarf planet pluto , which really stands out , is offset by a relatively modest 17 degrees . tilted orbits might make some planets wobble like a top that 's almost done spinning - an effect that could maintain liquid water on the surface . the team at the university of washington , weber state university and nasa looked at planets that have the same mass as earth , orbit a sun-like star and have one or two gas giants orbiting nearby . hohua , . from hamilton , and king - from auckland - lived in logan , queensland , . and had six children between them . hohua was a mother of two and king a . father of four . police have . yet to release the names of the dead , but the three others on the plane . were understood to be skydiving instructors glenn norman and juraj . glesk and the pilot . a police spokesman said it was believed some of the families of those killed were at the airfield to watch the skydive . in some cases , gravitational pulls from those massive planets could change the orientation of the terrestrial world 's rotation within tens to hundreds of thousands of years -- a blink of an eye in geologic terms . though it might seem far-fetched for a world to experience such see-sawing action , scientists have already spotted an arrangement of planets where this could happen , in orbit around the star upsilon andromedae . last message : joseph king , who was killed in the crash , posted on facebook the morning of the skydive . it 's understood two skydiving companies operate from caboolture airfield , which has been shut down by police . two . investigators from the australian transport safety bureau were . travelling to caboolture from brisbane and three more were due to arrive . from canberra later on saturday . a bureau spokesman said they would examine the wreckage , interview witnesses and study the weather to find out what went wrong . airport safety officer bryan carpenter said he saw the crash , adding that the plane , which was loaded with high-octane fuel , was destroyed by flames within a minute of impact . alien life : the theory suggests that planets further out from their stars - outside what is known as the habitable zone - could be kept from turning into icy worlds . ` knowing that this kind of planetary system existed raised the question of whether a world could be habitable under such conditions , ' said rory barnes , a scientist at the university of washington in seattle who was part of the team that studied the orbits of the two andromedae planets . earth 's history indicates that the amount of sunlight glaciers receive strongly affects how much they grow and melt . extreme wobbling , like that seen in some models in this study , would cause the poles to point directly at the sun from time to time , melting the glaciers . as a result , some planets would be able to maintain liquid water on the surface despite being located nearly twice as far from their stars as earth is from the sun . ` in those cases , the habitable zone could be extended much farther from the star than we normally expect , ' said professor armstrong , the lead author of the paper . ` rather than working against habitability , the rapid changes in the orientation of the planet could turn out be a real boon sometimes . ' he said the plane veered to the left after take-off before plunging to the ground and catching fire . rip : tributes paid on facebook to joseph king and his financee rahuia hohua who were killed in the plane crash . it took firefighters 10 minutes to douse the inferno , with another witness saying the fire was out of control when he arrived on the scene . ` it was hard getting close . you ca n't put that type of fire out with hand-held extinguishers , ' mark thompson from the caboolture warplane museum said . both carpenter and thompson said it was the worst crash they 'd seen at the airport . ` they 've had a couple of incidents here but nothing like this , ' according to thompson , who ran about 200 metres to the scene after hearing a loud thud and seeing a plume of smoke . carpenter , who has worked at caboolture for 14 years , said the crash could have been caused by any number of things . ` one of the things one would expect would be an engine failure , but the engine was delivering power on touch down , '' he said . ` so it 's something mechanical i would say ... or the pilot could have blacked out -- any number of scenarios ; it 's a bit like mh370 at the moment , we just do n't know . ' meanwhile , . air crash investigators failed to find out three years ago why a plane . associated with the company involved in saturday 's accident conducted a . forced landing on a gravel road , leaving two skydivers severely injured . | travel | safety officer says plane was destroyed by flames within minute of impact . new zealand couple with six children believed to be on board flight . plane veered to the left after take-off before plunging to the ground . | around the star upsilon andromedae . though it might seem far-fetched for a world to experience such see-sawing action , scientists have already spotted an arrangement of planets where this could happen , in orbit around the star upsilon andromedae . there , the orbits of two enormous planets were found to be inclined at an angle of 30 degrees relative to each other . compared to our solar system , that arrangement looks extreme . the orbits of earth and its seven neighboring planets differ by seven degrees at most . five people have been killed after a plane carrying a group of skydivers crashed and burst into flames as family members of those aboard watched in horror . witnesses said the cessna 206 disintegrated in a fireball after coming down shortly after taking off from the caboolture airfield , north of brisbane , australia , about 11.30 am on saturday . police said there were five people on board and no survivors . a couple from new zealand who leave behind six children are believed to have been on board . wreckage : sky new reports on the plane crash in which five people died near brisbane . plane crash : five people , including a new zealand couple who had six children , were killed after the aircraft plunged to the ground . rahuia -lrb- rahi -rrb- hohua died alongside fiance joseph king and three others when the plane crashed . even the tilted orbit of the dwarf planet pluto , which really stands out , is offset by a relatively modest 17 degrees . tilted orbits might make some planets wobble like a top that 's almost done spinning - an effect that could maintain liquid water on the surface . the team at the university of washington , weber state university and nasa looked at planets that have the same mass as earth , orbit a sun-like star and have one or two gas giants orbiting nearby . hohua , . from hamilton , and king - from auckland - lived in logan , queensland , . and had six children between them . hohua was a mother of two and king a . father of four . police have . yet to release the names of the dead , but the three others on the plane . were understood to be skydiving instructors glenn norman and juraj . glesk and the pilot . a police spokesman said it was believed some of the families of those killed were at the airfield to watch the skydive . in some cases , gravitational pulls from those massive planets could change the orientation of the terrestrial world 's rotation within tens to hundreds of thousands of years -- a blink of an eye in geologic terms . though it might seem far-fetched for a world to experience such see-sawing action , scientists have already spotted an arrangement of planets where this could happen , in orbit around the star upsilon andromedae . last message : joseph king , who was killed in the crash , posted on facebook the morning of the skydive . it 's understood two skydiving companies operate from caboolture airfield , which has been shut down by police . two . investigators from the australian transport safety bureau were . travelling to caboolture from brisbane and three more were due to arrive . from canberra later on saturday . a bureau spokesman said they would examine the wreckage , interview witnesses and study the weather to find out what went wrong . airport safety officer bryan carpenter said he saw the crash , adding that the plane , which was loaded with high-octane fuel , was destroyed by flames within a minute of impact . alien life : the theory suggests that planets further out from their stars - outside what is known as the habitable zone - could be kept from turning into icy worlds . ` knowing that this kind of planetary system existed raised the question of whether a world could be habitable under such conditions , ' said rory barnes , a scientist at the university of washington in seattle who was part of the team that studied the orbits of the two andromedae planets . earth 's history indicates that the amount of sunlight glaciers receive strongly affects how much they grow and melt . extreme wobbling , like that seen in some models in this study , would cause the poles to point directly at the sun from time to time , melting the glaciers . as a result , some planets would be able to maintain liquid water on the surface despite being located nearly twice as far from their stars as earth is from the sun . ` in those cases , the habitable zone could be extended much farther from the star than we normally expect , ' said professor armstrong , the lead author of the paper . ` rather than working against habitability , the rapid changes in the orientation of the planet could turn out be a real boon sometimes . ' he said the plane veered to the left after take-off before plunging to the ground and catching fire . rip : tributes paid on facebook to joseph king and his financee rahuia hohua who were killed in the plane crash . it took firefighters 10 minutes to douse the inferno , with another witness saying the fire was out of control when he arrived on the scene . ` it was hard getting close . you ca n't put that type of fire out with hand-held extinguishers , ' mark thompson from the caboolture warplane museum said . both carpenter and thompson said it was the worst crash they 'd seen at the airport . ` they 've had a couple of incidents here but nothing like this , ' according to thompson , who ran about 200 metres to the scene after hearing a loud thud and seeing a plume of smoke . carpenter , who has worked at caboolture for 14 | A plane carrying skydivers crashed and burst into flames, killing five people, including a New Zealand couple with six children. The incident occurred at Caboolture Airfield in Australia, and witnesses described the scene as horrific. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. Meanwhile, scientists have discovered a planetary system where tilted orbits could lead to extreme climate fluctuations, potentially making some planets habitable despite being far from their stars. | 2,681 |
from now on there will be a lot less facebook photos with people cuddling up to tigers on their thailand holidays . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the votes are in and michael jackson is your number one global music icon . almost 100,000 of you voted to tell us that the self-styled `` king of pop , '' who died suddenly in june 2009 , is the musician you rate above all others . british pop group the beatles , late canto pop sensation leslie cheung , rock 'n' roller elvis presley and reggae godfather bob marley also made the top five . no female artists made the list , although u.s. pop queen , madonna came in at number six , narrowly missing a place . last month cnn 's arts and culture program , icon , asked you to vote for your top five most iconic musicians of all time . this month , we want to know your thoughts on the most iconic 20th century painters . salvador dali perhaps ? picasso ? or maybe andy warhol ? click here to vote . aston villa manager tim sherwood kept faith with jack grealish , the 19-year-old academy graduate , after handing him his first premier league start against queens park rangers a fortnight ago . the young midfielder did not disappoint , playing a part in christian benteke 's equaliser and then setting up fabian delph 's winner . ` the bigger the stage the better he plays , the more he relishes it , ' said sherwood who saw grealish outshine liverpool 's experienced internationals steven gerrard and jordan henderson in midfield . ` that 's the sign of a good talent . ' jack grealish runs at liverpool defender martin skrtel in a game where he adapted well to the big stage . the youngster had a hand in christian benteke 's goal as aston villa stunning liverpool at wembley . by . ellie zolfagharifard . facial recognition is helping improve everything from gaming to fighting crime - and now it could help in the battle against cat obesity . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . the famous tiger temple just outside of bangkok , popular with tourists for being able to interact with the big cats , has been forced to shut due to keeping the animals without permits . wat pa luangta bua yanasampanno has been told that their 147 tigers must be handed over to the department of national parks , wildlife and plant conservation by friday or they will be seized . the news will no doubt please animal rights activists who have been campaigning against the mistreatment of the big cats at the sanctuary . end of tiger temple ! the temple , just outside of bangkok , has been told all animals must be handed over by friday as the monks do not have permits for them . the bangkok post reported that the national parks , wildlife and plant conservation 's department chief , nipon chotiban , had issued the closure following a raid in february . the investigation was launched following multiple complaints of trafficking endangered species , illegally selling animals and possible mistreatment of the animals . although the results of the raid have not revealed to the public , the chief has said the temple did not have permits for the cats . we 'll reveal your top five on september 23 when the next show airs . grealish could not wait to share his excitement with villa fans , tweeting it was the ` best feeling of my life !! ' and posting pictures from inside the victorious dressing room . sherwood added : ` jack 's someone i looked at before i was at the club and when i 've seen him in training , if you give him an instruction he sticks to the plan . he 's got a big future at the club . ' grealish , who wears children 's shinpads and socks rolled down , won two free-kicks for his team through dribbling with the ball . chotiban says that the tigers are to be moved to the khao pra thap chang wildlife breeding centre in chom bung district and khao son wildlife breeding centre in suan phung district in ratchaburi province . animal rights activists have been complaining against the treatment of the tigers for years . scroll down for video . ` he 's very durable , ' said sherwood . ` you should see the size of his legs , he 's still a kid . he takes more kicks in training than he does on the pitch so he 's getting a lot of practice fending off kicks -- he probably needs bigger pads ! ' grealish -lrb- right -rrb- a posted to twitter of him celebrating with fabian delph -lrb- left -rrb- and gabriel agbonlahor . grealish was noticeable for having his socks rolled down , and wears children 's shin-pads . the carnivores at the temple are hand-raised from an early age by monks in an attempt to control their aggressive behaviour . having a picture with tigers is a popular tourist attraction at the kanchanaburi sanctuary . thai visa news reported the wildlife conservation office director , tuanjai nujdamrong , said : ` as wat pa luang ta bua does not have proper cages and clear animal nurturing facilities , we can see that the temple has no intention to open as a public zoo . ` therefore , they did not receive a reply when they sought a licence extension from the department and their -lsb- former -rsb- licence is no longer valid . ' the tiger sanctuary , ran by buddhist monks , has been open near kanchanaburi since 1994 . it has been shrouded by controversy and numerous complaints about the treatment of the chained up tigers . the tigers will be rehoused at the khao pra thap chang wildlife breeding centre in chom bung and khao son wildlife breeding centre in ratchaburi province . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . a buddhist monk gives a tiger a drink from a bottle at wat pa luangta bua yanasampanno . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl are able to calculate how much a cat has eaten . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . it also provides better food suggestions for cat owners to keep their cats in shape . owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . the idea came about after the bistro 's creator , mu-chi sung , discovered that his pet cat momo developed pancreatitis and had stopped eating . but the realisation came late , as mr sung 's other pets had been eating momo 's food while she was wasting away . the product is currently in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo with 29 days left to go . the gadget has an expected retail price for # 175 -lrb- $ 299 -rrb- but early backers can order bistro on indiegogo now for half the price . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . the information is then send via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' cat owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . | science | ` bistro ' uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . sensors beneath animal and bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app . the gadget has an expected retail price for # 175 -lrb- $ 299 -rrb- but early backers can order bistro on indiegogo now for half the price . | from now on there will be a lot less facebook photos with people cuddling up to tigers on their thailand holidays . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the votes are in and michael jackson is your number one global music icon . almost 100,000 of you voted to tell us that the self-styled `` king of pop , '' who died suddenly in june 2009 , is the musician you rate above all others . british pop group the beatles , late canto pop sensation leslie cheung , rock 'n' roller elvis presley and reggae godfather bob marley also made the top five . no female artists made the list , although u.s. pop queen , madonna came in at number six , narrowly missing a place . last month cnn 's arts and culture program , icon , asked you to vote for your top five most iconic musicians of all time . this month , we want to know your thoughts on the most iconic 20th century painters . salvador dali perhaps ? picasso ? or maybe andy warhol ? click here to vote . aston villa manager tim sherwood kept faith with jack grealish , the 19-year-old academy graduate , after handing him his first premier league start against queens park rangers a fortnight ago . the young midfielder did not disappoint , playing a part in christian benteke 's equaliser and then setting up fabian delph 's winner . ` the bigger the stage the better he plays , the more he relishes it , ' said sherwood who saw grealish outshine liverpool 's experienced internationals steven gerrard and jordan henderson in midfield . ` that 's the sign of a good talent . ' jack grealish runs at liverpool defender martin skrtel in a game where he adapted well to the big stage . the youngster had a hand in christian benteke 's goal as aston villa stunning liverpool at wembley . by . ellie zolfagharifard . facial recognition is helping improve everything from gaming to fighting crime - and now it could help in the battle against cat obesity . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . the famous tiger temple just outside of bangkok , popular with tourists for being able to interact with the big cats , has been forced to shut due to keeping the animals without permits . wat pa luangta bua yanasampanno has been told that their 147 tigers must be handed over to the department of national parks , wildlife and plant conservation by friday or they will be seized . the news will no doubt please animal rights activists who have been campaigning against the mistreatment of the big cats at the sanctuary . end of tiger temple ! the temple , just outside controversy and numerous complaints about the treatment of the chained up tigers . the tigers will be rehoused at the khao pra thap chang wildlife breeding centre in chom bung and khao son wildlife breeding centre in ratchaburi province . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . a buddhist monk gives a tiger a drink from a bottle at wat pa luangta bua yanasampanno . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl are able to calculate how much a cat has eaten . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . it also provides better food suggestions for cat owners to keep their cats in shape . owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . the idea came about after the bistro 's creator , mu-chi sung , discovered that his pet cat momo developed pancreatitis and had stopped eating . but the realisation came late , as mr sung 's other pets had been eating momo 's food while she was wasting away . the product is currently in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo with 29 days left to go . the gadget has an expected retail price for # 175 -lrb- $ 299 -rrb- but early backers can order bistro on indiegogo now for half the price . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . the information is then send via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' cat owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . | A new gadget called Bistro uses facial recognition technology to monitor a cat's appetite and alert owners to any potential health issues. The device uses a camera and weight sensors to track how much a cat eats and sends the data to a connected smartphone app. This allows owners to keep tabs on their cat's diet history and receive warnings if there are any abnormalities. The system can also provide personalized food recommendations to help keep cats healthy. | 2,681 |
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- if event registration site eventbrite 's experience is any indication , social media marketers looking for monetary returns on their efforts might get more value from facebook than twitter . the company announced wednesday that an average tweet about an event drove 80 cents in ticket sales during the past six months , whereas an average facebook like drove $ 1.34 . the study , which used in-house social analytics tools to track ticket sales on the site , was a continuation of a similar analysis the company released in october after analyzing data from a 12-week period . manchester united scouts checked on porto striker jackson martinez last week . the 28-year-old wants to leave portugal this summer and his club will listen to offers of around # 30million . the colombia international came close to joining ac milan in january but the club failed to agree a fee . when president obama met usain bolt he could not resist joining the world-class sprinter in striking his trademark ` lightning pose ' . during the encounter on thursday , obama spoke about the six-time olympic champion saying ` nobody 's ever been faster than this guy . ever ... of all the billions of people . ' he then told bolt ` wait , wait should we get a pose here ? come on man show me ' before the pair busted out in the sprinter 's signature pose for cameras . scroll down for video . manchester united scouts checked on # 30million-rated porto striker jackson martinez last week . martinez -lrb- right -rrb- scored as porto beat bayern munich 3-1 in their champions league quarter-final first leg . martinez was outstanding against bayern munich in porto 's champions league semi final first leg victory scoring in their 3-1 triumph . it was his 23rd goal in 31 games this season . that study also indicated facebook drove more sales for eventbrite than twitter , although the difference between the two networks ' sales per post was greater at that point than throughout the entire six-month period -lrb- the `` value '' of tweets increased -rrb- . in addition to each individual facebook like driving more sales than an individual tweet , the study also revealed cumulative activity on facebook was greater than activity on twitter for eventbrite . people shared eventbrite events on facebook almost four times as often as they did on twitter . the company attributes this disparity to facebook 's wider reach and greater emphasis on real-world ties . it 's important to note that only a very small percentage of site visitors shared event pages on either network . just 1 % of people who landed on an event page shared it with their friends ; 10 % of people who had purchased a ticket did the same . obviously people are more likely to share events if they are attending . their friends , according to eventbrite 's data , are also more likely to buy tickets to an event shared on facebook by a ticket holder than one shared by an uncommitted friend . but whether these trends , or any of eventbrite 's findings , are relevant to other types of purchases is still a matter of speculation . but eventbrite is betting they are . `` we carefully track sharing behavior in an effort to help event organizers tap into a new world of distribution for their event promotion , '' wrote tamara mendelsohn , eventbrite 's director of marketing and former senior analyst at forrester research , in a blog post about the study . when president obama -lrb- right -rrb- met usain bolt -lrb- left -rrb- he could not resist joining the world-class sprinter in striking his trademark ` lightning pose ' before striking bolt 's signature pose , obama praised him saying that ` nobody 's ever been faster ' bolt posted the video of him with obama to his instagram account on friday and said that he was honored to have met the u.s. president . ` what can i say . . it was truly a great honour meeting the president of united states of america , ' he wrote . crowds across jamaica cheered for president obama on thursday as he made multiple stops and became the first american president to visit the island nation since president ronald reagan in 1982 . `` but the findings apply broadly to all e-commerce businesses , because the foundations of e-commerce are shifting as the social graph becomes a meaningful influence in driving transactions . '' © 2011 mashable.com . all rights reserved . bolt wrote on instagram that it was ` truly a great honor ' to meet the u.s. president . obama asked the six-time olympic champion to show him the pose before joining him in his signature pose . the world-class sprinter 's lightning pose has become a trademark -lrb- above bolt celebrates winning gold in the mens 4x100 meter relay final in 2014 -rrb- . united are looking to add two strikers this summer . burnley 's danny ings remains an option , as reported by sportsmail last month , and they have considered edinson cavani who is also a firm target for juventus . however , paris saint-germain are reluctant to sell cavani . aston villa 's christian benteke has been discussed but no approach has yet been made . chelsea , tottenham and everton also sent scouts to watch porto and bayern last wednesday while manchester city and juventus scouts were there to watch alex sandro , the porto left-back . aston villa 's christian benteke -lrb- centre -rrb- has been discussed by united as they look to strengthen in attack . while speaking at a town hall meeting with young leaders at the university of the west indies in kingston , he brought the audience to laughter when he gave a special mention to bolt and triple-world champion , shelly-ann fraser-pryce . he said : ' i get a chance to say hi to usain bolt and shelly-ann fraser-pryce . when you have the fastest people on the planet , you got ta say hi to them right ? cause that 's fast . ` there are a lot of people out there . and they 're the fastest . ' on thursday during a town hall meeting in kingston , jamaica , obama brought the audience to laughter when he gave a special mention to bolt -lrb- left -rrb- and triple-world champion shelly-ann fraser-pryce -lrb- right -rrb- . crowds across jamaica cheered for president obama on thursday as he made multiple stops and became the first american president to visit the island nation since president ronald reagan in 1982 -lrb- above obama speaking at the university of the west indies -rrb- . during his visit , jamaican prime minister portia simpson-miller -lrb- pictured right with obama -rrb- told obama that he is well-loved in jamaica . during his visit , it seems no one was more excited , or starstruck , than jamaican prime minister portia simpson-miller . ' i just want to say to you , you might not know , but you are very loved in this country , ' prime minster simpson miller told president obama . ` so i just wanted to say you 're well-loved in jamaica . well , first of all i can say to you publicly , ' i love you . '' simpson miller said she hoped obama understood how important his visit is to jamaica . ` it is a great pleasure to visit jamaica , known for its beauty and the extraordinary spirit of its people , ' obama wrote as he signed the guest book at jamaica house , where the prime minister and her staff have offices . ` may the deep and abiding friendships between our nations continue for generations to come . ' | sport | fc porto star jackson martinez came close to joining ac milan in january . 28-year-old scored in their champions league 3-1 quarter-final first leg win over bayern munich . martinez 's goal against bayern was his 23rd strike in 31 games this season . | -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- if event registration site eventbrite 's experience is any indication , social media marketers looking for monetary returns on their efforts might get more value from facebook than twitter . the company announced wednesday that an average tweet about an event drove 80 cents in ticket sales during the past six months , whereas an average facebook like drove $ 1.34 . the study , which used in-house social analytics tools to track ticket sales on the site , was a continuation of a similar analysis the company released in october after analyzing data from a 12-week period . manchester united scouts checked on porto striker jackson martinez last week . the 28-year-old wants to leave portugal this summer and his club will listen to offers of around # 30million . the colombia international came close to joining ac milan in january but the club failed to agree a fee . when president obama met usain bolt he could not resist joining the world-class sprinter in striking his trademark ` lightning pose ' . during the encounter on thursday , obama spoke about the six-time olympic champion saying ` nobody 's ever been faster than this guy . ever ... of all the billions of people . ' he then told bolt ` wait , wait should we get a pose here ? come on man show me ' before the pair busted out in the sprinter 's signature pose for cameras . scroll down for video . manchester united scouts checked on # 30million-rated porto striker jackson martinez last week . martinez -lrb- right -rrb- scored as porto beat bayern munich 3-1 in their champions league quarter-final first leg . martinez was outstanding against bayern munich in porto 's champions league semi final first leg victory scoring in their 3-1 triumph . it was his 23rd goal in 31 games this season . that study also indicated facebook drove more sales for eventbrite than twitter , although the difference between the two networks ' sales per post was greater at that point than throughout the entire six-month period -lrb- the `` value '' of tweets increased -rrb- . in addition to each individual facebook like driving more sales than an individual tweet , the study also revealed cumulative activity on facebook was greater than activity on twitter for eventbrite . people shared eventbrite events on facebook almost four times as often as they did on twitter . the company attributes this disparity to facebook 's wider reach and greater emphasis on real-world ties . it 's important to note that only a very small percentage of site visitors shared event pages on either network . just 1 % of people who landed on an event page shared it with their friends ; 10 % of people who had purchased a ticket did the same . obviously people are more likely to share events if they are attending . their friends , according to eventbrite 's data , are also more likely to buy tickets to an event shared on facebook by a ticket holder than one shared by an uncommitted friend . but whether these trends , or any of eventbrite 's findings , are relevant to other types of purchases is still a matter of speculation . but eventbrite is betting they are . `` we carefully track sharing behavior in an effort to help event organizers tap into a new world of distribution for their event promotion , '' wrote tamara mendelsohn , eventbrite 's director of marketing and former senior analyst at forrester research , in a blog post about the study . when president obama -lrb- right -rrb- met usain bolt -lrb- left -rrb- he could not resist joining the world-class sprinter in striking his trademark ` lightning pose ' before striking bolt 's signature pose , obama praised him saying that ` nobody 's ever been faster ' bolt posted the video of him with obama to his instagram account on friday and said that he was honored to have met the u.s. president . ` what can i say . . it was truly a great honour meeting the president of united states of america , ' he wrote . crowds across jamaica cheered for president obama on thursday as he made multiple stops and became the first american president to visit the island nation since president ronald reagan in 1982 . `` but the findings apply broadly to all e-commerce businesses , because the foundations of e-commerce are shifting as the social graph becomes a meaningful influence in driving transactions . '' © 2011 mashable.com . all rights reserved . bolt wrote on instagram that it was ` truly a great honor ' to meet the u.s. president . obama asked the six-time olympic champion to show him the pose before joining him in his signature pose . the world-class sprinter 's lightning pose has become a trademark -lrb- above bolt celebrates winning gold in the mens 4x100 meter relay final in 2014 -rrb- . united are looking to add two strikers this summer . burnley 's danny ings remains an option , as reported by sportsmail last month , and they have considered edinson cavani who is also a firm target for juventus . however , paris saint-germain are reluctant to sell cavani . aston villa 's christian benteke has been discussed but no approach has yet been made . chelsea , tottenham and everton also sent scouts to watch porto and bayern last wednesday while manchester city and juventus scouts were there to watch alex sandro , the porto left-back . aston villa 's christian benteke -lrb- centre -rrb- has been discussed by united as they look to strengthen in attack . while speaking at a town hall meeting with young leaders at the university of the west indies in kingston , he brought the audience to laughter when he gave a special mention to bolt and triple-world champion , shelly-ann fraser-pryce . he said : ' i get a chance to say hi to usain bolt and shelly-ann fraser-pryce | Manchester United scouts watched Porto striker Jackson Martinez last week, valuing him at £30m. The Colombian international wants to leave Portugal this summer. Meanwhile, President Obama met Usain Bolt and joined him in his trademark "lightning pose". | 2,681 |
they are two of the most destructive computer viruses ever created , tailor-made for cyber-espionage and capable of wreaking havoc on government systems . both flame and stuxnet are believed to have been used by the u.s. government to wage online warfare against hostile regimes . now the washington post has claimed , citing anonymous western officials , that the united states and israel jointly developed the flame computer virus that collected intelligence to help slow iran 's nuclear program . the so-called flame malware aimed to map iran 's computer networks and monitor computers of iranian officials , the newspaper said . collaboration : sources say the two nations worked together to develop flame , with the purpose of damaging iran 's nuclear program . it was designed to provide intelligence to help in a cyber campaign against iran 's nuclear program , involving the national security agency , the cia and israel 's military , the post said . the cyber campaign against iran 's nuclear program has included the use of another computer virus called stuxnet that caused malfunctions in iran 's nuclear enrichment equipment , the newspaper said . current and former u.s. and western national security officials confirmed to reuters that the united states played a role in creating the flame virus . since flame was an intelligence ` collection ' virus rather than a cyberwarfare program to sabotage computer systems , it required less-stringent u.s. legal and policy review than any u.s. involvement in offensive cyberwarfare efforts , experts told reuters . the cia , nsa , pentagon , and office of the director of national intelligence declined to comment . flame is the most complex computer spying program ever discovered . two leading computer security firms - kaspersky lab and symantec corp - have linked some of the software code in the flame virus to the stuxnet computer virus , which was widely believed to have been used by the united states and israel to attack iran 's nuclear program . the destructive computer worm stuxnet is believed to have damaged . iran 's nuclear programme in 2010 . | science | paper claims two nations developed virus to map iran 's computer networks . virus shares code with another virus that damaged iran 's nuclear program in 2010 . | they are two of the most destructive computer viruses ever created , tailor-made for cyber-espionage and capable of wreaking havoc on government systems . both flame and stuxnet are believed to have been used by the u.s. government to wage online warfare against hostile regimes . now the washington post has claimed , citing anonymous western officials , that the united states and israel jointly developed the flame computer virus that collected intelligence to help slow iran 's nuclear program . the so-called flame malware aimed to map iran 's computer networks and monitor computers of iranian officials , the newspaper said . collaboration : sources say the two nations worked together to develop flame , with the purpose of damaging iran 's nuclear program . it was designed to provide intelligence to help in a cyber campaign against iran 's nuclear program , involving the national security agency , the cia and israel 's military , the post said . the cyber campaign against iran 's nuclear program has included the use of another computer virus called stuxnet that caused malfunctions in iran 's nuclear enrichment equipment , the newspaper said . current and former u.s. and western national security officials confirmed to reuters that the united states played a role in creating the flame virus . since flame was an intelligence ` collection ' virus rather than a cyberwarfare program to sabotage computer systems , it required less-stringent u.s. legal and policy review than any u.s. involvement in offensive cyberwarfare efforts , experts told reuters . the cia , nsa , pentagon , and office of the director of national intelligence declined to comment . flame is the most complex computer spying program ever discovered . two leading computer security firms - kaspersky lab and symantec corp - have linked some of the software code in the flame virus to the stuxnet computer virus , which was widely believed to have been used by the united states and israel to attack iran 's nuclear program . the destructive computer worm stuxnet is believed to have damaged . iran 's nuclear programme in 2010 . | The Flame malware was jointly developed by the US and Israel to gather intel on Iran's nuclear program, according to Western officials. It was designed to map Iran's computer networks and monitor officials' computers. This cyber campaign also involved the Stuxnet virus, which caused malfunctions in Iran's nuclear enrichment equipment. Experts confirm the US played a role in creating Flame, which required less stringent legal review as it was an intelligence collection tool rather than a cyberwarfare effort. | 2,681 |
by . jennifer newton . rare leopard spot fish have been bred in an aquarium for the first time ever . the colourful leopard spot goby fish , which are covered in bright red and orange spots , were virtually unknown around the british coast until the introduction of modern scuba equipment . real madrid star james rodriguez is set to return to first team action against granada on sunday after recovering from a fractured right foot following two months on the sidelines . madrid manager carlo ancelotti has said rodriguez will start sunday 's la liga match at the santiago bernabeu . ancelotti said rodriguez ` has shown in training that he is fine and he will start ' . real madrid attacking midfielder james rodriguez will start against granada after recovering from injury . rodriguez is expected to start in real madrid 's attack alongside cristiano ronaldo and gareth bale . the colombian international has scored 12 goals in 33 games in all competitions since joining the la liga giants in the summer . on the day the new ebola clinic in liberia opened , ambulances waited outside . inside the ambulances were desperately ill patients who had come for treatment but instead would be left to lie on the ground as others walked by . the island clinic and its 120 ebola treatment beds opened to fanfare sunday afternoon , with a ceremony attended by international health officials and liberian leaders . but the clinic , located on bushrod island near monrovia , the capital , did not appear to be ready for the number of patients that quickly flooded its doors . some lay motionless on the floors of the ambulances outside the center , too weak to get out . they had traveled for hours after being turned away from other hospitals in the area . no one from inside the hospital arrived to offer assistance . one man opened his eyes weakly . `` try to come down and walk a little , '' a worker told him . `` i 'm too tired , '' the man said . but now they have been successfully bred for the first time in captivity at the blue reef aquarium in newquay , devon and staff are hopeful the tiny hatchlings will continue to thrive . hundreds of rare leopard spot goby fish have been bred at the blue reef aquarium in newquay , devon . the labour candidate in britain 's most marginal seat was last night accused of failing to tell voters that she met vladimir putin in moscow two years ago when a controversial billion-dollar arms deal was signed . jenny youngs , who is rearing the hatchlings at the aquariums nursery said : ` leopard spot gobies are definitely one of the most attractive of our native species . ` their bright markings are all the more unusual as most other members of the goby family are far more drably coloured to match their rocky or sandy habitat . ` we 're looking after literally hundreds of microscopic hatchlings with even more due to hatch out any day . ` we have a group of four adults here at blue reef but this is the first time they have bred . as far as we know the species is not on display anywhere else in the uk so we think this is actually a first . ' the aquarium have successfully bred hundreds of the hatchlings , which are pictured here under a microscope . rodriguez needed surgery after breaking his foot on february 4 . madrid have since lost their lead at the top of the table and trail barcelona by four points . the species is thought to be native to the south west of england , with further populations reported in the north east of the country . the leopard spot goby lives in shallow seas below the low water mark in rocky areas and are occasionally found in rockpools . rodriguez will be hoping to add to the 12 goals he has scored in 33 games since joining real madrid . tulip siddiq , a former aide to ed miliband , and who is standing for labour in hampstead , was at the kremlin with her aunt , the hardline leader of bangladesh who is accused of human rights abuses . a smiling ms siddiq was photographed alongside putin and sheikh hasina , the prime minister of bangladesh and ms siddiq 's mother rehana . labour candidate tulip siddiq -lrb- left -rrb- was last night accused of failing to tell voters that she met vladimir putin -lrb- right -rrb- in moscow two years ago . but the tories last night accused ms siddiq of trying to conceal her extraordinary links to putin and sheikh hasina . they claimed she appears to have gone to great lengths to cover up her trip in january 2013 -- just six months before she won a hotly-contested labour selection contest in hampstead -- and her links with hasina . in the wild they feed on small crustaceans and other tiny invertebrates . although records are scarce , experts believe the fish breed in the spring and are relatively short-lived - apparently dying once they have spawned . but he summoned his strength and got out of the ambulance -- and immediately collapsed on the ground . a little boy tried to walk out of another ambulance , but he too collapsed . the two lay on the rocky ground just a few feet apart . the boy was completely naked and the man was naked from the waist down -- ebola patients often do n't wear pants because of the intense diarrhea caused by the virus . `` get up and go inside , '' workers told the boy . `` you 'll only get food if you go inside . '' the tories also said she had deleted postings and photographs on her blog which showed how she campaigned to get her aunt re-elected . and they questioned why her 1,200-word official labour profile made no mention of putin , the arms deal or being a member of a ruling bangladeshi dynasty . a tory official said : ` it seems very odd that ms siddiq has appeared to try to conceal the most interesting parts of her political life . ' retiring labour mp glenda jackson won hampstead with a majority of just 42 in 2010 . last night a labour spokesman said : ` tulip is proud of her background and has always been very open about it . ' `` let him rest , '' another worker said , and they agreed to let him stay where he lay . when asked why no one from the hospital was helping them get inside , a hospital worker said staff was inside suiting up in protective gear . ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids from an infected patient . as for the photograph , the spokesman said : ` tulip was totally separate from any official delegation but was invited to an event with her family . ' the tories last night accused ms siddiq of trying to conceal her extraordinary links to russian president vladimir putin -lrb- pictured -rrb- . more than 2,800 people have died over the past six months in west africa . five countries have reported ebola cases , but liberia , guinea and sierra leone have carried the largest burden . deadliest outbreak : what you need to know . island clinic is supported by the government of liberia and the world health organization . when shown cnn 's video of the patients collapsing , a who representative was horrified , but said the patients should n't have waited until they were so sick to seek help . `` i think the lesson here is that people come too late , '' said peter graaff . but many ebola patients do n't wait by choice -- there 's an estimated shortage of 700 ebola beds in monrovia alone , and patients often wander from hospital to hospital , only to be turned away . `` i know , i know , '' said graaff , who 's country representative in liberia . `` that 's why we need to increase capacity . '' graaff said he would try to find out why hospital workers did n't come help the patients . he said he hopes any opening-day difficulties wo n't discourage patients from seeking help -- he does n't want them to stay home . `` it 's shocking , '' he said . `` this is exactly what we should try to avoid in the future . it 's horrible . '' | science | the fish have been bred in captivity at the blue reef aquarium in newquay . the colourful creatures are covered in bright red and orange spots . they were virtually unknown until introduction of modern scuba equipment . more fish due to hatch at the aquarium in the coming days . back to mail online home . back to the page you came from . | by . jennifer newton . rare leopard spot fish have been bred in an aquarium for the first time ever . the colourful leopard spot goby fish , which are covered in bright red and orange spots , were virtually unknown around the british coast until the introduction of modern scuba equipment . real madrid star james rodriguez is set to return to first team action against granada on sunday after recovering from a fractured right foot following two months on the sidelines . madrid manager carlo ancelotti has said rodriguez will start sunday 's la liga match at the santiago bernabeu . ancelotti said rodriguez ` has shown in training that he is fine and he will start ' . real madrid attacking midfielder james rodriguez will start against granada after recovering from injury . rodriguez is expected to start in real madrid 's attack alongside cristiano ronaldo and gareth bale . the colombian international has scored 12 goals in 33 games in all competitions since joining the la liga giants in the summer . on the day the new ebola clinic in liberia opened , ambulances waited outside . inside the ambulances were desperately ill patients who had come for treatment but instead would be left to lie on the ground as others walked by . the island clinic and its 120 ebola treatment beds opened to fanfare sunday afternoon , with a ceremony attended by international health officials and liberian leaders . but the clinic , located on bushrod island near monrovia , the capital , did not appear to be ready for the number of patients that quickly flooded its doors . some lay motionless on the floors of the ambulances outside the center , too weak to get out . they had traveled for hours after being turned away from other hospitals in the area . no one from inside the hospital arrived to offer assistance . one man opened his eyes weakly . `` try to come down and walk a little , '' a worker told him . `` i 'm too tired , '' the man said . but now they have been successfully bred for the first time in captivity at the blue reef aquarium in newquay , devon and staff are hopeful the tiny hatchlings will continue to thrive . hundreds of rare leopard spot goby fish have been bred at the blue reef aquarium in newquay , devon . the labour candidate in britain 's most marginal seat was last night accused of failing to tell voters that she met vladimir putin in moscow two years ago when a controversial billion-dollar arms deal was signed . jenny youngs , who is rearing the hatchlings at the aquariums nursery said : ` leopard spot gobies are definitely one of the most attractive of our native species . ` their bright markings are all the more unusual as most other members of the goby family are far more drably coloured to match their rocky or sandy habitat . ` we 're looking after literally hundreds of microscopic hatchlings with even more due to hatch out any day . ` we have a group of four adults here at blue reef but this is the first time they have bred . as far as we know the species is not on display anywhere else in the uk so we think this is actually a first . ' the aquarium have successfully bred hundreds of the hatchlings , which are pictured here under a microscope . rodriguez needed surgery after breaking his foot on february 4 . madrid have since lost their lead at the top of the table and trail barcelona by four points . the species is thought to be native to the south west of england , with further populations reported in the north east of the country . the leopard spot goby lives in shallow seas below the low water mark in rocky areas and are occasionally found in rockpools . rodriguez will be hoping to add to the 12 goals he has scored in 33 games since joining real madrid . tulip siddiq , a former aide to ed miliband , and who is standing for labour in hampstead , was at the kremlin with her aunt , the hardline leader of bangladesh who is accused of human rights abuses . a smiling ms siddiq was photographed alongside putin and sheikh hasina , the prime minister of bangladesh and ms siddiq 's mother rehana . labour candidate tulip siddiq -lrb- left -rrb- was last night accused of failing to tell voters that she met vladimir putin -lrb- right -rrb- in moscow two years ago . but the tories last night accused ms siddiq of trying to conceal her extraordinary links to putin and sheikh hasina . they claimed she appears to have gone to great lengths to cover up her trip in january 2013 -- just six months before she won a hotly-contested labour selection contest in hampstead -- and her links with hasina . in the wild they feed on small crustaceans and other tiny invertebrates . although records are scarce , experts believe the fish breed in the spring and are relatively short-lived - apparently dying once they have spawned . but he summoned his strength and got out of the ambulance -- and immediately collapsed on the ground . a little boy tried to walk out of another ambulance , but he too collapsed . the two lay on the rocky ground just a few feet apart . the boy was completely naked and the man was naked from the waist down -- ebola patients often do n't wear pants because of the intense diarrhea caused by the virus . `` get up and go inside , '' workers told the boy . `` you 'll only get food if you go inside . '' the tories also said she had deleted postings and photographs on her blog which showed how she campaigned to get her aunt re-elected . and they questioned why her 1,200-word official labour profile made | Rare leopard spot fish have been bred in captivity for the first time at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, Devon. The colorful fish, which are native to the southwest of England, have bright red and orange spots. Hundreds of hatchlings have been bred and staff are hopeful they will continue to thrive. | 2,681 |
by . travelmail reporter . everton manager roberto martinez insists he is not concerned that romelu lukaku has joined forces with high-powered agent mino raiola ahead of a potential summer of transfer speculation surrounding the striker . raiola , steeped in italian and dutch football , is one of the most influential agents in the game , with paris saint-germain striker zlatan ibrahimovic , juventus midfielder paul pogba and liverpool 's mario balotelli among his high-profile clients . the italian middleman has been involved in transfer deals worth over # 400million and lukaku 's decision to sever his links with christophe henrotay , who oversaw his everton club record # 28m move from chelsea last summer , adds a possible new dimension to his career . romelu lukaku -lrb- left -rrb- poses alongside his new agent mino raiola in an instagram picture . the appointment of raiola as agent fuels speculation lukaku -lrb- left -rrb- could be set for a move away from everton . roberto martinez , the everton manager , is unconcerned by lukaku joining raiola . it is n't wise to get too close to a monkey - even if it is behind bars . one tourist discovered this to his cost when he peered into a cage while filming some furry locals near a restaurant in koh samui , thailand . stu lang filmed one monkey eating a mango before attempting a close-up shot of another monkey behind bars . the belgium striker , 21 , has scored only eight times in the premier league so far this season compared with 15 last term . but he has netted 18 in total , including eight in the europa league which spearheaded everton 's run to the last 16 . with everton 13th in the barclays premier league there will be no european adventure next season but martinez , who persuaded lukaku to turn a season-long loan into a permanent five-year deal last summer , is adamant that the player 's switch of agents has not set the alarm bells ringing . martinez said : ` he has changed his agent , yes , but we are not concerned , no . rom is entitled to do that . ` everyone speaks about the colourful character that mino raiola is but he has a lot of players who are very much people who are happy to stay at one club . a senior high school teacher from anshun city has been dubbed the ` luckiest wife in china ' after her soldier husband cooked her enough food to last for a year before he returned to service . the woman , named only as ms zhao , lives in a house bursting with frozen dishes and snacks . having . filmed one monkey happily munching on a mango , stuart langrish then moves . around to the other side of the cage get a closer look at one of the monkey 's friends . as he bends down to get a better shot , the cheeky inmate immediately reaches out through the bars and snatches the phone out the man 's hand . husband yin yunfeng spent the last week of his annual holiday making all sorts of stir-fried dishes as well as about 1,000 dumplings as a way to show his love to his wife , according to thepeople 's daily online . treasure chest : ms zhao has enough food to last for a year prepared by her husband . feast : the husband , yin yunfeng , spent a week cooking all sorts of stir-fried dishes . ` i dealt with mino raiola at wigan and not many people know that he had danny de ridder or vladimir weiss , players who have been happy to stay at a club . i do n't think there is anything to read into that . ' martinez does not expect a summer of upheaval at goodison park , despite the team 's disappointing campaign . veteran defender sylvain distin , 37 , who has not featured in the league since late december , will leave at the end of his contract but , according to martinez , fellow centre back antolin alcaraz still has a chance to earn a new deal during the closing weeks of the season . to add insult to injury , he then slaps the man 's girlfriend , who can be heard to scream out . meanwhile , the manager insists 21-year-old midfielder ross barkley can build on his performances from the bench for england against lithuania and italy to finish an indifferent season on a high . ` he will benefit from the experiences of this difficult season , ' added martinez , whose side entertain southampton on saturday . raiola has engineered big money moves for players such as mario balotelli at liverpool . having grabbed the phone , the monkey turned the camera on himself before filming his lunch on the floor . the nimble thief then appears to take a selfie with the camera before trying to eat the phone . after realising it does n't taste all that good he decides to film his lunch on the floor instead . mr langrish eventually got the phone back , complete with added teeth marks . video courtesy of willyoubeminebaby . martinez believes that ross barkley -lrb- left -rrb- will benefit from the difficult season that he has endured . ` this is his second full season in an important role in the squad . ` he enjoys that responsibility and taking responsibility in big games . ` he has an incredible technical ability and , with the physicality he has , you do n't see many players in world football with those capabilities . ` we know who ross is and how important he is for the future of everton . ' all-you-can-eat : he also made about 1,000 dumplings before returning to his regiment in tibet . the devoted husband is worried that his wife would be eating instant noodles all the time so he cooked different types of dishes and put them into small foam containers to be frozen . ms shao said she is extremely busy with work and only has fresh meals when her husband is home . but now all she needs to do is to reheat the food in the microwave . mr yin is stationed in a regiment in tibet and only gets to go home - which is some 2,700 kilometres away in southern china - once a year . ` although i mentally prepared myself for this life when i married him , i had no idea it would be so tough , ' sais ms zhao . ` at the end of every holiday i would be devastated and would cry all day but i will continue to support him in his career and look after this family . ' she added : ` the food he prepared is enough for me for one year and every time i think of this my heart is warm . ' in addition to meals , mr yin has also bought a large amount of snacks and hid them in different corners of the house as daily surprises to his wife . well-arranged : the husband also separated all dishes into small foam containers to be frozen . secret : mr yin has also bought a large amount of snacks and hid them in different corners of the house . note of love : yin left his wife a note saying he hoped he would be home when she finishes the food and snacks . every day , he texts her the clues to find these snacks . ` today you have been studying very hard and i have a reward for you . behind the sofa on the right there is a gap and i have left you a packet of raisins , ' reads one of the messages . the snacks include chips , pumpkin seeds , chewing gum , biscuits , beef jerky and instant noodles . yin said he hoped he would be home by the time his wife finishes the food and snacks . | news | yin yunfeng spent a week before returning to tibet cooking food . the soldier filled the fridge with stir-fried dishes and 1,000 dumplings . a variety of snacks have also been hidden in the house as daily surprises . yin is stationed far from home and only gets to see his wife once a year . the wife , named only as ms zhao , has been branded ` luckiest wife ' in china . | by . travelmail reporter . everton manager roberto martinez insists he is not concerned that romelu lukaku has joined forces with high-powered agent mino raiola ahead of a potential summer of transfer speculation surrounding the striker . raiola , steeped in italian and dutch football , is one of the most influential agents in the game , with paris saint-germain striker zlatan ibrahimovic , juventus midfielder paul pogba and liverpool 's mario balotelli among his high-profile clients . the italian middleman has been involved in transfer deals worth over # 400million and lukaku 's decision to sever his links with christophe henrotay , who oversaw his everton club record # 28m move from chelsea last summer , adds a possible new dimension to his career . romelu lukaku -lrb- left -rrb- poses alongside his new agent mino raiola in an instagram picture . the appointment of raiola as agent fuels speculation lukaku -lrb- left -rrb- could be set for a move away from everton . roberto martinez , the everton manager , is unconcerned by lukaku joining raiola . it is n't wise to get too close to a monkey - even if it is behind bars . one tourist discovered this to his cost when he peered into a cage while filming some furry locals near a restaurant in koh samui , thailand . stu lang filmed one monkey eating a mango before attempting a close-up shot of another monkey behind bars . the belgium striker , 21 , has scored only eight times in the premier league so far this season compared with 15 last term . but he has netted 18 in total , including eight in the europa league which spearheaded everton 's run to the last 16 . with everton 13th in the barclays premier league there will be no european adventure next season but martinez , who persuaded lukaku to turn a season-long loan into a permanent five-year deal last summer , is adamant that the player 's switch of agents has not set the alarm bells ringing . martinez said : ` he has changed his agent , yes , but we are not concerned , no . rom is entitled to do that . ` everyone speaks about the colourful character that mino raiola is but he has a lot of players who are very much people who are happy to stay at one club . a senior high school teacher from anshun city has been dubbed the ` luckiest wife in china ' after her soldier husband cooked her enough food to last for a year before he returned to service . the woman , named only as ms zhao , lives in a house bursting with frozen dishes and snacks . having . filmed one monkey happily munching on a mango , stuart langrish then moves . around to the other side of the cage get a closer look at one of the monkey 's friends . as he bends down to get a better shot , the cheeky inmate immediately reaches out through the bars and snatches the phone out the man 's hand . husband yin yunfeng spent the last week of his annual holiday making all sorts of stir-fried dishes as well as about 1,000 dumplings as a way to show his love to his wife , according to thepeople 's daily online . treasure chest : ms zhao has enough food to last for a year prepared by her husband . feast : the husband , yin yunfeng , spent a week cooking all sorts of stir-fried dishes . ` i dealt with mino raiola at wigan and not many people know that he had danny de ridder or vladimir weiss , players who have been happy to stay at a club . i do n't think there is anything to read into that . ' martinez does not expect a summer of upheaval at goodison park , despite the team 's disappointing campaign . veteran defender sylvain distin , 37 , who has not featured in the league since late december , will leave at the end of his contract but , according to martinez , fellow centre back antolin alcaraz still has a chance to earn a new deal during the closing weeks of the season . to add insult to injury , he then slaps the man 's girlfriend , who can be heard to scream out . meanwhile , the manager insists 21-year-old midfielder ross barkley can build on his performances from the bench for england against lithuania and italy the food and snacks . every day , he texts her the clues to find these snacks . ` today you have been studying very hard and i have a reward for you . behind the sofa on the right there is a gap and i have left you a packet of raisins , ' reads one of the messages . the snacks include chips , pumpkin seeds , chewing gum , biscuits , beef jerky and instant noodles . yin said he hoped he would be home by the time his wife finishes the food and snacks . | Everton manager Roberto Martinez is not worried about Romelu Lukaku's decision to join forces with powerful agent Mino Raiola, amid speculation about a potential summer transfer. Raiola represents top players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli, and Lukaku's move has sparked rumors about a possible departure from Everton. However, Martinez believes Lukaku is entitled to make the change and doesn't think it means the player is looking to leave the club. | 2,681 |
australia world cup-winner aaron finch must recover from a hamstring injury if he is to arrive on schedule to play for yorkshire again this summer . finch had to retire hurt after a quick single for mumbai indians in their indian premier league match against rajasthan royals . mumbai captain rohit sharma said finch 's injury ` looked bad ' - but it was after scans on wednesday that the australian himself confirmed he has had a significant setback . australia 's aaron finch must recover from a hamstring injury if he is to play for yorkshire in the summer . finch tweeted : ` looks like i 'll be out of the rest of @ipl at this stage ! the scan showed a bit of damage , absolutely shattered ! ' the destructive opener is set to return to yorkshire , for whom he played last summer , to take part in all formats once the ipl season is finished . a queensland man has been dubbed ` the dumbest criminal of the week ' after he was caught spitting on a police forensic van . cameron thomas philp was passing a crime scene at highgate hill in brisbane on may 3 , 2013 when he graffitied and spat on the side of the vehicle . mr philp fronted brisbane magistrates court on friday and pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property . he was fined $ 300 but avoided a conviction , reports courier mail . cameron thomas philp graffitied and spat on the side of a police forensics van in 2013 . when the forensic officer found the van , he swabbed the spit and swiftly located philp from his dna . mr philp claimed he had no recollection of vandalising the car and that it was out of character for him . magistrate michael quinn reminded him he had a number of similar convictions on his criminal record , but mr philp said these were a long time ago and he wanted to ` change things . ' he 's made an inspirational move from his street upbringing to become a bona fide pop star , so it was only a matter of time before dizzee rascal was hired as a talent show judge . the east london born chart-topper , 24 , will be putting his musical knowledge to perfect use when he joins sharleen spiteri and jamie cullum on the judging panel for sky1 's must be the music . the lyricist will be helping to find the uk 's best new musical act , with hopefuls from every genre encouraged to audition for a chance to win the # 100,000 cash prize . singing for england : james corden and dizzee rascal give it their all as they film the video to england 's unofficial world cup song . these chinese fisherman know a thing or two about how to catch their supper . mills said : ' i know how hard it is to break into the music industry and am giving all you fellow musicians out there a chance to come and show me , the other judges and the rest of the uk that we really do have some of the best musicians in the world right under our noses , who deserve a break . i 'm here to give you that break . ' dizzee , real name dylan mills , has had a meteoric rise to fame since his debut album boy in da corner won the mercury music prize in 2003 . just last weekend his latest release dirtee disco hit the number one spot in the uk singles charts , giving him his fourth number one single . the magistrate asked him : ` so you 're working for good and not evil now ? ' to which philp replied ' i am . ' mr philp fronted brisbane magistrates court on friday , where he pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property . using little more than a simple homespun raft and a gas lamp to light their way , these fascinating images capture the fisherman using cormorant birds to grab their catch of the day . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river in guilin , china and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work last october , which involves first controlling the birds before attaching a snare around their throats . hoping for success : proceeds from the duo 's single will be donated to great ormond street hospital . the music maker started making music at school , graduating to priate radio where he performed with his former crew roll deep - which included ex-friend and fellow chart-topper , wiley . the two worked together on his debut lp , which was released seven years ago to critical acclaim . success soon followed , with hits including dance wiv me , sirens , bonkers and latest number one dirtee disco , which features x factor singer daniel pierce . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river in guilin , china and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work . the stunning scenery of the li river in guilin , china provides a magical setting for an early morning fishing trip . the fishermen use rudimentary , homespun rafts and a simple pole to steer their way as they embark on their early morning fishing trips . so it must be said that , with his tough background , which saw him . expelled from four different schools , and subsequent climb into the . music industry dizzee is more than qualified to dole out advice to the . show 's hopefuls . meanwhile , dizzee could be set for another big hit after recording a world cup track with comedian james corden . hoping for victory : dizee will no doubt be hoping for another number one with the new single . the duo have recorded an unofficial england anthem -lrb- a cover of tears for fears song shout -rrb- , which they recorded on last saturday 's britain 's got talent final , and stills from the video have been released in anticipation of the new single . in the video , recorded at rugby union side harlequins ' london ground , dizzee and james wear red england tops emblazoned with their names on the back . they are seen singing along in the crowd for the track , which has been masterminded by x factor mogul simon cowell , 50 . tears for fears singer curt smith also helped to rework his 1985 hit , with all royalties going to great ormond street hospital . other stars , including freddie flintoff , denise van outen and vernon kay , have also lent their support . cormorant fishing has been practiced in china and japan since around 960 ad , although these days it is largely used as a tourist attraction . the traditional method allows the birds to swallow smaller fry as a treat , while the larger fish remain in their throats . it has been said that dizzee 's section on the track could well eclipse john barnes ' famous rap from the new order 1990 anthem world in motion . the single is available for download from tomorrow . the fish is then spat out once the bird returns to the raft . cormorant fishing has been used in china and japan since around 960 ad , although these days the technique is largely preserved as a tourist attraction . the snare allows the birds to swallow smaller fry as a treat , while blocking the larger fish in their throats . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work in their natural habitat . bangalore-based bobby says : ` it was an amazing experience to see the fishermen and cormorants working in tandem and harmony , showing off and catching fish for one another . ` the birds had a limited number of fish that they could catch but they did n't miss a single one . ` travel gives me a chance to see the most beautiful places in the world and through my lens i am able to capture such great moments . ' the 40-year-old has travels all over the world to snap mother nature in all its glory , although according to his website , bobby is careful to keep his subjects at arms length so as not to interfere with their natural beauty . a fisherman enjoys a well-earned cigar as he returns from his morning fishing trip . bangalore-based bobby says : ` it was an amazing experience to see the fishermen and cormorants working in tandem and harmony , showing off and catching fish for one another . | entertainment | new unofficial world cup anthem expected to top the charts . | the side of a police forensics van in 2013 . when the forensic officer found the van , he swabbed the spit and swiftly located philp from his dna . mr philp claimed he had no recollection of vandalising the car and that it was out of character for him . magistrate michael quinn reminded him he had a number of similar convictions on his criminal record , but mr philp said these were a long time ago and he wanted to ` change things . ' he 's made an inspirational move from his street upbringing to become a bona fide pop star , so it was only a matter of time before dizzee rascal was hired as a talent show judge . the east london born chart-topper , 24 , will be putting his musical knowledge to perfect use when he joins sharleen spiteri and jamie cullum on the judging panel for sky1 's must be the music . the lyricist will be helping to find the uk 's best new musical act , with hopefuls from every genre encouraged to audition for a chance to win the # 100,000 cash prize . singing for england : james corden and dizzee rascal give it their all as they film the video to england 's unofficial world cup song . these chinese fisherman know a thing or two about how to catch their supper . mills said : ' i know how hard it is to break into the music industry and am giving all you fellow musicians out there a chance to come and show me , the other judges and the rest of the uk that we really do have some of the best musicians in the world right under our noses , who deserve a break . i 'm here to give you that break . ' dizzee , real name dylan mills , has had a meteoric rise to fame since his debut album boy in da corner won the mercury music prize in 2003 . just last weekend his latest release dirtee disco hit the number one spot in the uk singles charts , giving him his fourth number one single . the magistrate asked him : ` so you 're working for good and not evil now ? ' to which philp replied ' i am . ' mr philp fronted brisbane magistrates court on friday , where he pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property . using little more than a simple homespun raft and a gas lamp to light their way , these fascinating images capture the fisherman using cormorant birds to grab their catch of the day . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river in guilin , china and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work last october , which involves first controlling the birds before attaching a snare around their throats . hoping for success : proceeds from the duo 's single will be donated to great ormond street hospital . the music maker started making music at school , graduating to priate radio where he performed with his former crew roll deep - which included ex-friend and fellow chart-topper , wiley . the two worked together on his debut lp , which was released seven years ago to critical acclaim . success soon followed , with hits including dance wiv me , sirens , bonkers and latest number one dirtee disco , which features x factor singer daniel pierce . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river in guilin , china and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work . the stunning scenery of the li river in guilin , china provides a magical setting for an early morning fishing trip . the fishermen use rudimentary , homespun rafts and a simple pole to steer their way as they embark on their early morning fishing trips . so it must be said that , with his tough background , which saw him . expelled from four different schools , and subsequent climb into the . music industry dizzee is more than qualified to dole out advice to the . show 's hopefuls . meanwhile , dizzee could be set for another big hit after recording a world cup track with comedian james corden . hoping for victory : dizee will no doubt be hoping for another number one with the new single . the duo have recorded an unofficial england anthem -lrb- a cover of tears for fears song shout -rrb- , which they recorded on last saturday fry as a treat , while blocking the larger fish in their throats . photographer bobby joshi travelled to the li river and rose before dawn to capture the fishermen at work in their natural habitat . bangalore-based bobby says : ` it was an amazing experience to see the fishermen and cormorants working in tandem and harmony , showing off and catching fish for one another . ` the birds had a limited number of fish that they could catch but they did n't miss a single one . ` travel gives me a chance to see the most beautiful places in the world and through my lens i am able to capture such great moments . ' the 40-year-old has travels all over the world to snap mother nature in all its glory , although according to his website , bobby is careful to keep his subjects at arms length so as not to interfere with their natural beauty . a fisherman enjoys a well-earned cigar as he returns from his morning fishing trip . bangalore-based bobby says : ` it was an amazing experience to see the fishermen and cormorants working in tandem and harmony , showing off and catching fish for one another . | Dizzee Rascal, a British rapper, has been hired as a judge for Sky1's "Must Be the Music" talent show. He will join Sharleen Spiteri and Jamie Cullum on the judging panel to find the UK's best new musical act. The winner will receive a £100,000 cash prize. Dizzee Rascal has had a successful music career, winning the Mercury Music Prize in 2003 and having four number one singles. He has also collaborated with James Corden on an unofficial England World Cup song. | 2,681 |
paul smith , having bravely lost his two challenges to arthur abraham in germany , now finds himself in pole position for a third successive joust against a reigning world super-middleweight champion . only this time the elder of liverpool 's fine family of four fighting brothers will not be boxing for a title , even though it is against a far more formidable champion . andre ward , still ranked by many among the top five pound-for-pound boxers in the world despite 17 months out of the ring , sees smith as the ideal warm-up opponent , possibly before a rematch with carl froch . with just a bird , a gas lamp and a net , each morning , fisherman in china keep a special , thousand year old tradition alive . sailing peacefully across a river , the men fish without the aid of a rod with this unusual method , which was first practiced in 960 ad . the men , pictured in southern china , release a cormorant bird , which then dives into the water and retrieves a carp , returning it to the fisherman 's reed raft . paul smith -lrb- right -rrb- throws a punch towards arthur abraham during their title fight in berlin in february . andre ward -lrb- left -rrb- poses with his many title belts after defeating edwin rodriguez in november 2013 . kell brook could have had his much-craved battle of britain ... if eddie hearn had not been so ` disrespectful ' , claims amir khan 's dad shah . read more here . virgil hunter , california-based trainer of both ward and amir khan , says : ` smith is who we want and i 'm told it 's a done deal . but it wo n't be for andre 's belt even though it will be over the 12-round championship distance . ' the wba have ordered their two super-middle world champions -- ward ` super , ' froch ` regular ' -- to meet in a unification fight . froch declared willingness if ward returns the compliment by travelling to the uk , having won their first meeting in the us . ward -lrb- left -rrb- lands a left jab on carl froch before going on to win their title bout in new jersey in 2011 . froch -lrb- left -rrb- stands alongside james degale before a television appearance in liverpool last july . ward said he would make the away trip but only as far as london , not to nottingham where froch has long desired to box on his hometown city ground . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- erykah badu 's naked stroll through downtown dallas , texas , for a music video has earned her a disorderly conduct citation . the singer shed her clothes as she walked through dealey plaza until she was nude and then fell near where president john f. kennedy was assassinated . hunter declares : ` andre would have gladly taken carl straight away . ' badu said the video was `` shot guerrilla style , '' without a crew and in one take march 17 . a dallas police spokeswoman said earlier in the week that they wanted to press charges against badu because children were present , but no one had called police or filed a complaint that day . police now have their witness . `` one witness did come forward yesterday , thus leading to the charges filed today , '' a statement from dallas police said friday . a citation of misdemeanor disorderly conduct has been mailed to badu , who is a dallas resident , police said . `` after much discussion , it has been determined that this charge best fits her conduct when she disrobed in a public place without disregard -lsb- sic -rsb- to other individuals and children who were in close proximity , '' the police statement said . if convicted , badu could be fined $ 500 , police said . `` it will be up to her as to how she wants to proceed further with this case , '' police said . `` she can contest it in a court of law or simply pay the fine . '' but now it appears the wba are granting the so-called son of god licence to shake off the ring rust where he almost always fights , in his native city across the bay from san francisco . froch , meanwhile , is turning his attention to his other remaining ambition before retirement -- a first appearance on the las vegas strip , against the namesake son of mexican legend julio cesar chavez . step into oakland 's oracle arena , paul smith . good luck to him , in every sense of the phrase . julis cesar chavez jr -lrb- centre -rrb- celebrates after winning the wbc world middleweight title in june 2011 . with just a bird , a gas lamp and a net , each morning , fishermen in china keep a special , thousand year old tradition alive . the stunning images were captured on the river li in guilin , china , by a russian photographer called viktoriia rogotneva . the 45-year-old , from st petersburg , was captivated upon visiting the fishermen in the town . ` every fishermen has a reed raft , a few trained cormorants and a small source of light - usually a kerosene lamp , ' he said . badu and her representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment . she did post a series of short messages on the social networking site twitter last weekend , soon after the `` window seat '' video was released on her web site . ` in the morning the fishermen go to the river and let the cormorants go . the birds are very hungry and dive into the water to catch big carp . ' sailing peacefully across the river , the men men fish without the aid of a rod with this unusual method , first practiced in 960 ad . a man releases a cormorant bird , which then dives into the water and retrieves a carp , returning it to the fisherman 's reed raft . the fishermen quite literally just take the carp right out of the bird 's mouth after the hungry animals return with their haul . she tweeted that `` there were children there . i prayed they wouldnt b traumatized . '' these breathtaking early morning images were captured by 45-year-old viktoriaa rogotneva from st petersburg , russia . ` the cormorants then return to the surface of the water , and the fishermen take the fish right out the bird 's beak , ' rogotneva added . the elderly fishermen of guiliin spend between two and three hours on the lake each every morning , and while cormorant fishing only produces about 4kg of carp per day , the men are determined to keep this special practice alive . to control the birds , the fishermen tie a ring near the base of the bird 's throat , which prevents them from swallowing any large fish , but allows them to eat smaller fish with no discomfort . the images were all shot on the river li in guilin , china , which is in the southern part of the country . heading out in the dawn 's light , each man is equipped only with a reed raft , a few trained cormorants and a small kerosene light source . the elderly fishermen spend anywhere between two to three hours per day on the lake , despite the low yields from cormorant fishing . on average , the men will only produce about 4kg of carp per day , but are still determined to keep this beautiful practice alive = . this fishermen bring up the birds from when they are tiny chicks , so the cormorant is more of a pet than a hunter . this way of fishing is ` absolutely ecologically safe , ' says rogotneva , who insists that the fishermen catch only as much as they need . rogotneva said : ` these fishermen bring up their birds from when they are very small chicks , so you can almost call the cormorant a pet , like you would a dog . ` it is an absolutely ecologically safe way of fishing . every fisherman just catches as much as he needs for his family and they are never greedy . ' i really enjoy looking for these unusual moments , they make for beautiful photos . ' | sport | andre ward sees paul smith as the ideal warm-up opponent . it could possibly come before a ward rematch with carl froch . ward has not fought since beating edwin rodriguez in november 2013 . froch is turning his attention a first appearance in las vegas . | paul smith , having bravely lost his two challenges to arthur abraham in germany , now finds himself in pole position for a third successive joust against a reigning world super-middleweight champion . only this time the elder of liverpool 's fine family of four fighting brothers will not be boxing for a title , even though it is against a far more formidable champion . andre ward , still ranked by many among the top five pound-for-pound boxers in the world despite 17 months out of the ring , sees smith as the ideal warm-up opponent , possibly before a rematch with carl froch . with just a bird , a gas lamp and a net , each morning , fisherman in china keep a special , thousand year old tradition alive . sailing peacefully across a river , the men fish without the aid of a rod with this unusual method , which was first practiced in 960 ad . the men , pictured in southern china , release a cormorant bird , which then dives into the water and retrieves a carp , returning it to the fisherman 's reed raft . paul smith -lrb- right -rrb- throws a punch towards arthur abraham during their title fight in berlin in february . andre ward -lrb- left -rrb- poses with his many title belts after defeating edwin rodriguez in november 2013 . kell brook could have had his much-craved battle of britain ... if eddie hearn had not been so ` disrespectful ' , video was `` shot guerrilla style , '' without a crew and in one take march 17 . a dallas police spokeswoman said earlier in the week that they wanted to press charges against badu because children were present , but no one had called police or filed a complaint that day . police now have their witness . `` one witness did come forward yesterday , thus leading to the charges filed today , '' a statement from dallas police said friday . a citation of misdemeanor disorderly conduct has been mailed to badu , who is a dallas resident , police said . `` after much discussion , it has been determined that this charge best fits her conduct when she disrobed in a public place without disregard -lsb- sic -rsb- to other individuals and children who were in close proximity , '' the police statement said . if convicted , badu could be fined $ 500 , police said . `` it will be up to her as to how she wants to proceed further with this case , '' police said . `` she can contest it in a court of law or simply pay the fine . '' but now it appears the wba are granting the so-called son of god licence to shake off the ring rust where he almost always fights , in his native city across the bay from san francisco . froch , meanwhile , is turning his attention to his other remaining ambition before retirement -- a first appearance on the las vegas strip , against the namesake son of mexican legend julio cesar chavez . step into oakland 's oracle arena , paul smith . good luck to him , in every sense of the phrase . julis cesar chavez jr -lrb- centre -rrb- celebrates after winning the wbc world middleweight title in june 2011 . with just a bird , a gas lamp and a net , each morning , fishermen in china keep a special , thousand year old tradition alive . the stunning images were captured on the river li in guilin , china , by a russian photographer called viktoriia rogotneva . the 45-year-old , from st petersburg , was captivated upon visiting the fishermen in the town . ` every fishermen has a reed raft , a few trained cormorants and a small source of light - usually a kerosene lamp , ' he said . badu and her representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment . she did post a series of short messages on the social networking site twitter last weekend , soon after the `` window seat '' video was released on her web site . ` in the morning the fishermen go to the river and let the cormorants go . the birds are very hungry and dive into the water to catch big carp . ' sailing peacefully across the river , the men men fish without the aid of a rod with this unusual method , first practiced in 960 ad . a man releases a cormorant bird , which then dives into the water and retrieves a carp , returning it to the fisherman 's reed raft . the fishermen quite literally just take the carp right out of the bird 's mouth after the hungry animals return with their haul . she tweeted that `` there were children there . i prayed they wouldnt b traumatized . '' these breathtaking early morning images were captured by 45-year-old viktoriaa rogotneva from st petersburg , russia . ` the cormorants then return to the surface of the water , and the fishermen take the fish right out the bird 's beak , ' rogotneva added . the elderly fishermen of guiliin spend between two and three hours on the lake each every morning , and while cormorant fishing only produces about 4kg of carp per day , the men are determined to keep this special practice alive . to control the birds , the fishermen tie a ring near the base of the bird 's throat , which prevents them from swallowing any large fish , but allows them to eat smaller fish with no discomfort . the images were all shot on the river li in guilin , china , which is in the southern part of the country . heading out in the dawn 's light , each man is equipped only with a reed raft , a few trained cormorants and a small kerosene light source . the elderly fishermen | Paul Smith is set to face Andre Ward in a non-title fight, despite previously losing twice to Arthur Abraham. The fight is seen as a warm-up for Ward's potential rematch with Carl Froch. Meanwhile, Kell Brook's desired "Battle of Britain" with Eddie Hearn may not happen due to Hearn's perceived disrespect. In other news, Erykah Badu has been charged with disorderly conduct after disrobing in a public place in Dallas. | 2,681 |
-lrb- rollingstone.com -rrb- -- when sam beam stepped into the spotlight on iron and wine 's 2002 debut , he was a novelty act . that acoustic guitar , that soothingly sweet tenor voice , that flowing mountain-man beard ? pop music had n't seen anything like it since the heyday of cat stevens . but beam 's songs -- sincere folk churners full of backwoods beauty and subtle psychedelia -- had a weird magic all their own . since then , indie rock has been overrun by extravagantly bearded , achingly earnest balladeers , but beam started running away from the pack on 2007 's `` the shepherd 's dog , '' which juiced limpid melodies with dashes of appalachian folk and west african rock . manchester united scouts checked on porto striker jackson martinez last week . the 28-year-old wants to leave portugal this summer and his club will listen to offers of around # 30million . the colombia international came close to joining ac milan in january but the club failed to agree a fee . manchester united scouts checked on # 30million-rated porto striker jackson martinez last week . martinez -lrb- right -rrb- scored as porto beat bayern munich 3-1 in their champions league quarter-final first leg . martinez was outstanding against bayern munich in porto 's champions league semi final first leg victory scoring in their 3-1 triumph . it was his 23rd goal in 31 games this season . united are looking to add two strikers this summer . burnley 's danny ings remains an option , as reported by sportsmail last month , and they have considered edinson cavani who is also a firm target for juventus . however , paris saint-germain are reluctant to sell cavani . aston villa 's christian benteke has been discussed but no approach has yet been made . horrific events brought them together . he was the first person to undergo a full face transplant in the united states after an electrical accident left him without a nose , eyes or lips . she suffered burns on more than 70 % of her body after a car crash . after meeting in a hospital support group for burn victims , dallas wiens and jamie nash got married on saturday , cnn affiliate wfaa reported . `` i am dallas ' eyes while he has my heart , '' nash said in a recent online post about their relationship . wiens , 27 , was injured in 2008 when he was volunteering at his church and his head got too close to a high-voltage power line . he lost almost his entire face from the burns . in 2011 , doctors at boston 's brigham and women 's hospital gave him a new one . chelsea , tottenham and everton also sent scouts to watch porto and bayern last wednesday while manchester city and juventus scouts were there to watch alex sandro , the porto left-back . in a 15-hour procedure , doctors used donated tissue to give wiens a donor forehead , nasal structure , nose , lips and facial skin . they also transplanted underlying muscles and nerves that will allow wiens to have sensation and movement in his face . the historic surgery marked a dramatic recovery for a man that had been kept in a medically induced coma for 90 days . some people had n't expected him to make it out of intensive care . gallery : keep up with rock 's hottest photos in random notes . teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys , a leading headmistress says . rhiannon wilkinson , head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire reportedly said that a ` boy free ' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex , who are known to mature slower . she also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the ` highly sexualised world ' and allow them to ` remain girls for longer . ' now , on `` kiss each other clean , '' beam has gone pop -- at least the kind of pop you might have heard on a free-form radio station occupied by a band of hippie visionaries in 1971 . beam 's lovely voice anchors melodies of crystalline clarity and unshakable catchiness . but the music wo n't stay still , moving from stormy psychedelic rock -lrb- `` rabbit will run '' -rrb- to white-guy funk -lrb- `` big burned hand '' -rrb- to what sounds like a beach boys version of a country-western ballad -lrb- `` half moon '' -rrb- . beam 's tunes pull you merrily along , but his songs do n't shy from the big issues , tackling war , politics and sex . on `` me and lazarus , '' beam seems to poke fun at his own minor celebrity : `` never made the local news/guess i had nowhere else to go . '' do n't believe it : beam 's headed someplace , and it 's worth following . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . aston villa 's christian benteke -lrb- centre -rrb- has been discussed by united as they look to strengthen in attack . ` my wide educational experience in both mixed and girls ' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment , ' she said according to the telegraph . rhiannon wilkinson , the head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire , pictured , claims a ` boy free ' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . she added : ` in co-ed environments lots of girls when adolescence kicks want to be liked by boys not just for their intelligence and want to be popular with boys . but she said in all girl environments pupils are ` free from that , ' according to the telegraph . nash endured a similar struggle . two years ago scientists at newcastle university found that girls really do mature faster than boys . they discovered that as the brain matures it begins to ` prune ' information that is stored and focus on what is important . tony little , head at eton college , has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their ` innocence ' for girls this can happen as early as 10 years old , but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same . she was texting while driving when her car crashed in 2010 . flames burned her arms to the bone and severed her achilles tendon . doctors kept her in an induced coma for 10 weeks . she underwent more than two dozen surgeries . tony little , the head of eton college , has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools . he said they allow children to retain their ` innocence ' and be ` themselves ' for longer . ` what does strike me is that in a single-sex environment , particularly at the age of 13 , 14 , 15 , there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer . to be ` boyish ' for longer , to be young girls , ' he said , according to the bbc . boys could also benefit from being taught separately . statistics have shown that boys often lag behind girls at both gcse and a-level and are much less likely to apply to university . now , nash has created a nonprofit , the jamie nash txt l8r foundation , to tell her story and warn people against texting while driving . on the foundation 's website , she described her growing romance with wiens . `` i would truly feel lost without him by my side , '' she wrote last year . `` our love is deep and strong , and together we will achieve greatness . '' alun jones , the first male president of the girls ' schools association , has previously called for teenage boys to be taught in single sex classes in state schools . according to wfaa , they plan to share their wedding footage in a reality show about people who survive tragedies and go on to help others . mr jones , who is also a schools inspector , said : ` if you have a very bright , very driven , very focused , very articulate lady , which a lot of girls are , that intimidates a boy in the classroom , especially boys of average ability . ` the result is that boys do n't put their hands up to answer questions or they indulge in immature behaviour to avoid being shown up . boys are falling behind as girls are doing better . ' | health | dallas wiens and jamie nash , both severe burn victims , marry . wiens was the first person to undergo a full face transplant in the united states . nash suffered burns on more than 70 % of her body after a car crash . `` i am dallas ' eyes while he has my heart , '' she says . | donor forehead , nasal structure , nose , lips and facial skin . they also transplanted underlying muscles and nerves that will allow wiens to have sensation and movement in his face . the historic surgery marked a dramatic recovery for a man that had been kept in a medically induced coma for 90 days . some people had n't expected him to make it out of intensive care . gallery : keep up with rock 's hottest photos in random notes . teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys , a leading headmistress says . rhiannon wilkinson , head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire reportedly said that a ` boy free ' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex , who are known to mature slower . she also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the ` highly sexualised world ' and allow them to ` remain girls for longer . ' now , on `` kiss each other clean , '' beam has gone pop -- at least the kind of pop you might have heard on a free-form radio station occupied by a band of hippie visionaries in 1971 . beam 's lovely voice anchors melodies of crystalline clarity and unshakable catchiness . but the music wo n't stay still , moving from stormy psychedelic rock -lrb- `` rabbit will run '' -rrb- to white-guy funk -lrb- `` big burned hand '' -rrb- to what sounds like a beach boys version of a country-western ballad -lrb- `` half moon '' -rrb- . beam 's tunes pull you merrily along , but his songs do n't shy from the big issues , tackling war , politics and sex . on `` me and lazarus , '' beam seems to poke fun at his own minor celebrity : `` never made the local news/guess i had nowhere else to go . '' do n't believe it : beam 's headed someplace , and it 's worth following . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . aston villa 's christian benteke -lrb- centre -rrb- has been discussed by united as they look to strengthen in attack . ` my wide educational experience in both mixed and girls ' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment , ' she said according to the telegraph . rhiannon wilkinson , the head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire , pictured , claims a ` boy free ' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . she added : ` in co-ed environments lots of girls when adolescence kicks want to be liked by boys not just for their intelligence and want to be popular with boys . but she said in all girl environments pupils are ` free from that , ' according to the telegraph . nash endured a similar struggle . two years ago scientists at newcastle university found that girls really do mature faster than boys . they discovered that as the brain matures it begins to ` prune ' information that is stored and focus on what is important . tony little , head at eton college , has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their ` innocence ' for girls this can happen as early as 10 years old , but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same . she was texting while driving when her car crashed in 2010 . flames burned her arms to the bone and severed her achilles tendon . doctors kept her in an induced coma for 10 weeks . she underwent more than two dozen surgeries . tony little , the head of eton college , has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools . he said they allow children to retain their ` innocence ' and be ` themselves ' for longer . ` what does strike me is that in a single-sex environment , particularly at the age of 13 , 14 , 15 , there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer . to be ` boyish ' for longer , to be young girls , ' he said , according to the bbc . boys could also benefit from being taught separately . statistics have shown that boys often lag behind girls at both gcse and a-level and are much less likely to apply to university . now , nash has created a nonprofit , the jamie nash txt l8r foundation , to tell her story and warn people against texting while driving . on the foundation 's website , she described her growing romance with wiens . `` i would truly feel lost without him by my side , '' she wrote last year . `` our love is deep and strong , and together we will achieve greatness . '' alun jones , the first male president of the girls ' schools association , has previously called for teenage boys to be taught in single sex classes in state schools . according to wfaa , they plan to share their wedding footage in a reality show about people who survive tragedies and go on to help others . mr jones , who is also a schools inspector , said : ` if you have a very bright , very driven , very focused , very articulate lady , which a lot of girls are , that intimidates a boy in the classroom , especially boys of average ability . ` the result is that boys do n't put their hands up to answer questions or they indulge in immature behaviour to avoid being shown up . boys are falling behind as girls are doing better . ' | A woman named Jamie Nash, who survived a severe car crash caused by texting while driving, has undergone over two dozen surgeries and is now engaged to a man named Wiens, who received a face transplant after a shooting incident. Nash has started a non-profit organization to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. Meanwhile, a headmistress has stated that girls perform better academically in single-sex schools, where they can focus on their studies without distractions from boys. Some experts agree that single-sex education can be beneficial for both boys and girls, allowing them to develop at their own pace without feeling intimidated or pressured by the opposite sex. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- tobacco companies including philip morris and r.j. reynolds filed suit this week against the food and drug administration alleging that the fda is violating the companies ' free speech rights . in march , the fda issued guidance that if significant changes are made to a product 's label , like color or a logo , the product requires new approval from the administration . this holds true even if the product was previously approved . the suit , filed in u.s. district court in washington , argues that those guidelines go too far and are too vague . they violate the first amendment because they pre-emptively restrict free speech and exceed the scope of the tobacco control act , the companies claim . the fda 's actions , the suit says , do not advance a substantial government interest . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- rapper kanye west and his business manager must complete 50 hours of community service in exchange for the dismissal of charges stemming from a los angeles airport scuffle with paparazzi last year . kanye west must complete 50 hours of community service by december 23 . west has already attended 12 hours of anger management classes and paid for the camera that was broken during the incident , his lawyer told the judge during a hearing friday morning . police arrested west and don crawley on september 11 , 2008 , after an altercation with a photographer and a cameraman who were taking their photos , airport police said . west and crawley were later charged with three misdemeanors counts : vandalism , battery and grand theft . `` there was not a situation where there was a lot of time for either defendant to reflect on what they were doing , '' said los angeles superior court commissioner mark zuckman . zuckman , who presided over friday 's hearing , said he could take the position that `` a brief impulsive response '' by west and crawley `` does n't necessarily demonstrate a severe character flaw that needs to be addressed in a criminal case . '' a 14-year-old high school freshman has killed himself in a ditch after being bullied by older students , according to friends . raymond howell jr. 's body was found near a culvert alongside a busy road in mckinney , texas - around four miles from where he attended school at mckinney boyd high - on thursday . still , he said , he did not want `` to send a message that ripping the camera from someone 's hand and destroying it -lsb- in -rsb- an act of vandalism is acceptable , no matter what kind of provocation caused them to be angry . there are other remedies . '' zuckman said if anyone had been injured in the incident , his decision would have been different . west and crawley have until december 23 to complete 50 hours of community service , zuckman said . if they do , he will dismissed the charges . if convicted , west could have faced up to two years and six months in jail , while crawley could have faced up to five years , according to frank mateljan , the spokesman for the city attorney . warnings that the ` umbrella movement ' pro-democracy protests could devastate tourism in hong kong appear to be unfounded as the country saw a substantial rise in visitors in october . police , who were on the scene at 7am , have not confirmed how he passed away but friends on social media reported that he had died from a bullet wound . after his body was found , friends said that he never would have taken his life , but mckinney police confirmed on thursday that it was suicide . loss : the body of raymond howell , jr. was found early on thursday morning a few miles from his school . tribute : friends paid tribute to the teenager on social media . some friends reported that he had been bullied . friends recalled him as a happy and friendly teenager , but said he had recently asked for a transfer after being bullied by older students , cbs reported . the uprising against the beijing government 's stalling of open elections for hong kong has led thousands of residents holding protests in the region - which have led to violent clashes with police . however , despite the ongoing tensions , the hong kong tourism board has reported a 12.6 per cent rise in tourist numbers for october 2014 compared to the same month last year . a group of occupy central demonstrators hold signs outside the central police station in sheung wan , hong kong - but tourists are not been put off visiting . a cardboard cut-out of chinese president xi jinping -lrb- centre -rrb- carrying a yellow umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement 's main protest site in the admiralty district of hong kong . and , according to statistics , the greatest increase in numbers concerns visitors from mainland china - with an 18.3 per cent increase . beijing banned tour group visas for chinese visitors to hong kong for a week due to protests and coverage of the instability has been censored , however figures for chinese visitorshave still increased . chinese tourists have also been keen to view the pro-democracy art and take selfies in the area . the huge increase of chinese visitors has offset a slight decrease in the numbers travelling over to hong kong from the americas , australia and europe . a woman carrying an umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement 's main protest site - despite the ongoing troubles , tourism has increased . added to this , there was also a 7.1 per cent increase in south korean and japanese visitors . more tourists means an economy boost , and sales of iphone 6s , clothing and jewellery are all said to have increased . ` there were people who did n't like him , but it 's life - there 's always someone that wo n't like you , ' family friend aleena rogers , 16 , told the dallas morning news . ` but those were very few and far between for him . he was loved by most everyone . ' she said he was always helping other people and called him ` an amazing guy with a huge heart ' . another friend wrote on instagram that howell had been found shot to death and called him ' a great , happy , awesome , and nice guy ' . ' i am gon na miss you bro , ' he wrote . school district officials have not yet responded to requests from dailymail.com over whether they were aware of the bullying claims . the plaintiffs also include u.s. smokeless tobacco co. , american snuff co. , santa fe natural tobacco co. and lorillard tobacco co. . fda spokesman michael felberbaum said the administration does not comment on litigation . cnn 's debra goldschmidt contributed to this report . the uk government has updated its travel advice for tourists who are thinking of heading to hong kong . it warns holidaymakers to avoid all demonstrations and to keep a keen eye on the media . scene : his body was found near this culvert in mckinney , texas . friends say he died of a bullet wound . school : he was a freshman at mckinney boyd high , pictured , but had reportedly asked for a transfer . loved : another friend posted pictures to twitter showing him with raymond when they were younger . but they released a statement on thursday to say they would be providing counselors to help students and staff affected by the tragedy . ` it is with great sadness that we were informed this morning of the death of a mckinney boyd high school student , ' district spokesman cody cunningham said in the statement . ` we recognize there are a lot of unanswered questions at this time , and we ask for your patience as the mckinney police department investigates the situation . ' • for confidential help , call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here . • for confidential support on suicide matters in the uk , call the samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 , visit a local samaritans branch or click here . see below for video . | travel | been a 12.6 % increase on october 2014 compared to october 2013 . despite warned off travel , chinese visitors up 18.3 % . troubles continue as ` umbrella movement ' calls for democracy . uk government advises tourists not to get involved in demonstrations . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- tobacco companies including philip morris and r.j. reynolds filed suit this week against the food and drug administration alleging that the fda is violating the companies ' free speech rights . in march , the fda issued guidance that if significant changes are made to a product 's label , like color or a logo , the product requires new approval from the administration . this holds true even if the product was previously approved . the suit , filed in u.s. district court in washington , argues that those guidelines go too far and are too vague . they violate the first amendment because they pre-emptively restrict free speech and exceed the scope of the tobacco control act , the companies claim . the fda 's actions , the suit says , do not advance a substantial government interest . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- rapper kanye west and his business manager must complete 50 hours of community service in exchange for the dismissal of charges stemming from a los angeles airport scuffle with paparazzi last year . kanye west must complete 50 hours of community service by december 23 . west has already attended 12 hours of anger management classes and paid for the camera that was broken during the incident , his lawyer told the judge during a hearing friday morning . police arrested west and don crawley on september 11 , 2008 , after an altercation with a photographer and a cameraman who were taking their photos , airport police said . west and crawley were later charged with three misdemeanors counts : vandalism , battery and grand theft . `` there was not a situation where there was a lot of time for either defendant to reflect on what they were doing , '' said los angeles superior court commissioner mark zuckman . zuckman , who presided over friday 's hearing , said he could take the position that `` a brief impulsive response '' by west and crawley `` does n't necessarily demonstrate a severe character flaw that needs to be addressed in a criminal case . '' a 14-year-old high school freshman has killed himself in a ditch after being bullied by older students , according to friends . raymond howell jr. 's body was found near a culvert alongside a busy road in mckinney , texas - around four miles from where he attended school at mckinney boyd high - on thursday . still , he said , he did not want `` to send a message that ripping the camera from someone 's hand and destroying it -lsb- in -rsb- an act of vandalism is acceptable , no matter what kind of provocation caused them to be angry . there are other remedies . '' zuckman said if anyone had been injured in the incident , his decision would have been different . west and crawley have until december 23 to complete 50 hours of community service , zuckman said . if they do , he will dismissed the charges . if convicted , west could have faced up to two years and six months in jail , while crawley could have faced up to five years , according to frank mateljan , the spokesman for the city attorney . warnings that the ` umbrella movement ' pro-democracy protests could devastate tourism in hong kong appear to be unfounded as the country saw a substantial rise in visitors in october . police , who were on the scene at 7am , have not confirmed how he passed away but friends on social media reported that he had died from a bullet wound . after his body was found , friends said that he never would have taken his life , but mckinney police confirmed on thursday that it was suicide . loss : the body of raymond howell , jr. was found early on thursday morning a few miles from his school . tribute : friends paid tribute to the teenager on social media . some friends reported that he had been bullied . friends recalled him as a happy and friendly teenager , but said he had recently asked for a transfer after being bullied by older students , cbs reported . the uprising against the beijing government 's stalling of open elections for hong kong has led thousands of residents holding protests in the region - which have led to violent clashes with police . however , despite the ongoing tensions , the hong kong tourism board has reported a 12.6 per cent rise in tourist numbers for october 2014 compared to the same month last year . a group of occupy central demonstrators hold signs outside the central police station in sheung wan , hong kong - but tourists are not been put off visiting . a cardboard cut-out of chinese president xi jinping -lrb- centre -rrb- carrying a yellow umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement 's main protest site in the admiralty district of hong kong . and , according to statistics , the greatest increase in numbers concerns visitors from mainland china - with an 18.3 per cent increase . beijing banned tour group visas for chinese visitors to hong kong for a week due to protests and coverage of the instability has been censored , however figures for chinese visitorshave still increased . chinese tourists have also been keen to view the pro-democracy art and take selfies in the area . the huge increase of chinese visitors has offset a slight decrease in the numbers travelling over to hong kong from the americas , australia and europe . a woman carrying an umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement 's main protest site - despite the ongoing troubles , tourism has increased . added to this , there was also a 7.1 per cent increase in south korean and japanese visitors . more tourists means an economy boost , and sales of iphone 6s , clothing and jewellery are all said to have increased . ` there were people who did n't | new : a 14-year-old high school freshman took his own life after being bullied by older students, friends say. meanwhile, despite ongoing pro-democracy protests in hong kong, tourism has risen substantially in october.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: -lrb- cnn -rrb- the u.s. state department has issued a travel warning for mexico, citing a surge in violence and crime in certain areas. the warning advises american citizens to exercise extreme caution when traveling to mexico, particularly in the northern border states and along major highways. the state department notes that mexican authorities have made efforts to combat organized crime, but the threat remains. `` u.s. citizens have been victims of violent crimes, including homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery, '' the warning states. `` the mexican government has taken steps to improve security, but the level of violence remains high in many parts of the country. '' the warning specifically mentions the states of chihuahua, coahuila, durango, nuevo leon, sonora and tamaulipas as areas of concern. it also cautions travelers about the risks of using highways and bus stations, particularly at night. the state department recommends that travelers use reputable bus companies and avoid traveling alone or at night whenever possible. additionally, the warning advises americans to be aware of their surroundings and keep valuables secure. `` criminals often target unsuspecting travelers, especially at airports, bus stations and hotels, '' the warning states. `` be cautious with strangers and avoid displaying signs of wealth, such as expensive jewelry or watches. '' the state department also reminds travelers to stay informed about local conditions and to register with the smart traveler enrollment program (step) to receive important safety and security updates about mexico. mexico's secretary of tourism, gloria guevara manzo, responded to the warning by saying that her country is committed to providing a safe environment for tourists. `` mexico is a safe destination, and we are working hard to ensure that our visitors have a pleasant experience, '' she said. `` we understand the concerns of the u.s. government, and we are taking concrete actions to address them. '' guevara manzo noted that mexico has implemented various security measures, including the deployment of military personnel and the installation of surveillance cameras in popular tourist areas. she also emphasized that most tourist destinations in mexico remain safe and unaffected by the violence. `` the majority of mexico's tourist destinations are safe and welcoming, and we invite u.s. citizens to continue visiting our country, '' she said. cnn's elaine quijano contributed to this report. Summary: The US State Department has issued a travel warning for Mexico due to a surge in violence and crime in certain areas, advising American citizens to exercise extreme caution when traveling to Mexico, particularly in the northern border states and along major highways. | 2,681 |
a youngster admiring his catch was left surprised when the fish jumped up and slapped him in the face . quinn patrick was on a fishing trip with his dad at snow lake , indiana when the pair caught a bowfin , videoed lying lifeless on a concrete dock . crouching over the fish , quinn deliberates whether someone should put it back in the water . when suddenly the bowfin propels itself from the ground and slaps the youngster straight in the face with its large tail . the sound of the fish making impact with the youngster 's face is not dissimilar to a sound effect used in a cartoon . recoiling , quinn stumbles backwards in shock as his dad begins laughing -- prompting the youngster to laugh along with him . -lrb- people.com -rrb- -- michelle duggar , star of tlc 's `` 18 kids and counting , '' was rushed to an arkansas hospital over the weekend -- but her pregnancy with baby no. 19 , not due until spring , was n't the reason for her dash to the doctor . `` this weekend , michelle duggar was admitted to an arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues , '' said a network rep. jennifer is a huge fitness fan , and the mother of two has completed triathlons . we reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars . this week : jennifer lopez 's arms . efe obada has been signed by the dallas cowboys , despite playing just five games for the london warriors . the 22-year-old londoner , who currently works in a warehouse in welwyn garden city , will fly out to texas next month for rookie mini-camp . obada only started playing american football half way through last season and was mentored by warriors defensive co-ordinator aden durde . efe obada joins the dallas cowboys next month after a whirlwind year and just five american football games . the 22-year-old only took up the game last year and finds himself on an nfl roster in a remarkable tale . spotted by warriors defensive co-ordinator aden durde , obada has worked for the last six months . the 6ft 5in , 225-pound obada is seen as a defensive end or a tight end and will fly to texas next month . durde , a former nfl linebacker , was a coaching intern with the cowboys last summer and spent six months honing the 6ft 5in man mountain , who will be used as a defensive end or tight end . quinn patrick was on a fishing trip with his dad at snow lake , indiana when the pair caught a bowfin . the young boy then states : ` dad there 's blood on him , ' and his father replies by gently explaining that the fish got hurt . worried , the youngster replies rather sweetly : ` by me ? ' before his dad reassures him that he is not to blame . the video concludes with the father discussing the size of the bowfin 's teeth . ` this is a dream , ' obada told nfluk.com . `` the pain from a gallstone was generating some contractions . just to be safe , she was airlifted a little rock , arkansas , hospital , so that in the unlikely event that she had to be delivered early , she would be close to a nicu center , '' the representative said . `` though there were some fears that the baby was in trouble initially , it soon was discovered to be solely the gallstone causing the discomfort . michelle is resting comfortably , and the baby is doing fine . '' for now , michelle and jim bob duggar 's brood of 18 kids will have to get by without mom at home . `` doctors want to observe michelle in the hospital for the next couple of days , '' said the rep , `` but it would appear that the pain medication they have given her for the gallstone has worked , and there is no need for immediate surgery . the hope is that any necessary surgery can be delayed until after she delivers . '' the physician attending duggar , dr. curtis lowery of the university of arkansas for medical sciences , told people , `` we have every reason at present to expect that mother and baby will proceed with a healthy pregnancy . mrs. duggar is in good spirits and feeling much better . '' © 2010 people and time inc. . all rights reserved . she 's famous for her killer curves , but jennifer lopez 's upper-body is as impeccably toned . a huge fitness fan , the mother of two has completed triathlons . she avoids sugar and salt and tries to get eight hours ' sleep a night . the bowfin propels itself from the ground and slaps the youngster straight in the face with its large tail . bowfin are native to north america and are commonly found in east america , south ontario and quebec . they are demersal freshwater fish , which means they live and feed at the bottom of lakes and seas . she claims ` sometimes when i get home and i 'm not feeling so great , i make myself go to the gym ' . what to try : . modified push-ups with your knees on the floor are n't just a cop-out for the real thing , they activate the entire upper body to get that j-lo tone . start on all fours with your hands on the floor , slightly wider apart than shoulder width . slide your knees back and raise your feet off the floor until you are in a position where you can bend the elbows to drop your chest and push back up . make sure you move the whole upper body , not just dipping your shoulders . repeat 12 to 15 times . ` it 's amazing and life-changing . it 's a major turning point in my life and feels like a movie . ` this could be it -- i can change my life . this is unreal -- this does n't happen to people like me . i 've never even been outside of london since i arrived in the uk . ' and are piscivore , which means they are carnivorous and predominately eat other fish . common names for the fish include mudfish , dogfish , mud pike , griddle , grinnel , cypress trout and choupique . the sound of the fish making impact with the youngster 's face is not dissimilar to a sound effect used in a cartoon . the singer/actress shows off toned arms at the annual academy awards in february . elie saab haute couture gold gown . gold sequined silk tulle dress . visit site . obada joins compatriot jack crawford on the cowboys roster . jennifer lopez looks stunning on the red carpet in this beautifully crafted gown by lebanese designer elie saab . j.lo pulls off this plunging neckline with effortless style -lrb- and looks utterly voluptuous doing so -rrb- . her dress is embroidered with pearls , stones and sequins which seem to drip off her figure like caramel sauce on vanilla ice cream . she pairs the dress with classic drop diamond earrings , a gold clutch and matching pale pink lips and nails . wish you could look as glamorous as j.lo ? check below for affordable ways to get j.lo 's gorgeous look . aidan mattox embellished bodice taffeta gown , nordstrom . visit site . aidan mattox beaded bodice gown , antique gold , neiman marcus -lrb- now $ 173 -rrb- . visit site . akira black label wish you well sequin dress in gold -lrb- now $ 20 ! -rrb- . visit site . adrianna papell gown - sleeveless v-neck disco beaded , bloomingdale 's . visit site . | health | fitness fan jennifer is famous for her curves , but her arms are also toned . the mother-of-two has completed triathlons . she avoids sugar and salt . try modified push-ups which activate the entire upper body . | a youngster admiring his catch was left surprised when the fish jumped up and slapped him in the face . quinn patrick was on a fishing trip with his dad at snow lake , indiana when the pair caught a bowfin , videoed lying lifeless on a concrete dock . crouching over the fish , quinn deliberates whether someone should put it back in the water . when suddenly the bowfin propels itself from the ground and slaps the youngster straight in the face with its large tail . the sound of the fish making impact with the youngster 's face is not dissimilar to a sound effect used in a cartoon . recoiling , quinn stumbles backwards in shock as his dad begins laughing -- prompting the youngster to laugh along with him . -lrb- people.com -rrb- -- michelle duggar , star of tlc 's `` 18 kids and counting , '' was rushed to an arkansas hospital over the weekend -- but her pregnancy with baby no. 19 , not due until spring , was n't the reason for her dash to the doctor . `` this weekend , michelle duggar was admitted to an arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues , '' said a network rep. jennifer is a huge fitness fan , and the mother of two has completed triathlons . we reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars . this week : jennifer lopez 's arms . efe obada has been signed by the dallas cowboys , despite playing just five games for the london warriors . the 22-year-old londoner , who currently works in a warehouse in welwyn garden city , will fly out to texas next month for rookie mini-camp . obada only started playing american football half way through last season and was mentored by warriors defensive co-ordinator aden durde . efe obada joins the dallas cowboys next month after a whirlwind year and just five american football games . the 22-year-old only took up the game last year and finds himself on an nfl roster in a remarkable tale . spotted by warriors defensive co-ordinator aden durde , obada has worked for the last six months . the 6ft 5in , 225-pound obada is seen as a defensive end or a tight end and will fly to texas next month . durde , a former nfl linebacker , was a coaching intern with the cowboys last summer and spent six months honing the 6ft 5in man mountain , who will be used as a defensive end or tight end . quinn patrick was on a fishing trip with his dad at snow lake , indiana when the pair caught a bowfin . the young boy then states : ` dad there 's blood on him , ' and his father replies by gently explaining that the fish got hurt . worried , the youngster replies rather sweetly : ` by me ? ' before his dad reassures him that he is not to blame . the video concludes with the father discussing the size of the bowfin 's teeth . ` this is a dream , ' obada told nfluk.com . `` the pain from a gallstone was generating some contractions . just to be safe , she was airlifted a little rock , arkansas , hospital , so that in the unlikely event that she had to be delivered early , she would be close to a nicu center , '' the representative said . `` though there were some fears that the baby was in trouble initially , it soon was discovered to be solely the gallstone causing the discomfort . michelle is resting comfortably , and the baby is doing fine . '' for now , michelle and jim bob duggar 's brood of 18 kids will have to get by without mom at home . `` doctors want to observe michelle in the hospital for the next couple of days , '' said the rep , `` but it would appear that the pain medication they have given her for the gallstone has worked , and there is no need for immediate surgery . the hope is that any necessary surgery can be delayed until after she delivers . '' the physician attending duggar , dr. curtis lowery of the university of arkansas for medical sciences , told people , `` we have every reason at present to expect that mother and baby will proceed with a healthy pregnancy . mrs. duggar is in good spirits and feeling much better . '' © 2010 people and time inc. . all rights reserved . she 's famous for her killer curves , but jennifer lopez 's upper-body is as impeccably toned . a huge fitness fan , the mother of two has completed triathlons . she avoids sugar and salt and tries to get eight hours ' sleep a night . the bowfin propels itself from the ground and slaps the youngster straight in the face with its large tail . bowfin are native to north america and are commonly found in east america , south ontario and quebec . they are demersal freshwater fish , which means they live and feed at the bottom of lakes and seas . she claims ` sometimes when i get home and i 'm not feeling so great , i make myself go to the gym ' . what to try : . modified push-ups with your knees on the floor are n't just a cop-out for the real thing , they activate the entire upper body to get that j-lo tone . start on all fours with your hands on the floor , slightly wider apart than shoulder width . slide your knees back and raise your feet off the floor until you are in a position where you can bend the elbows to drop your chest and push back up . make sure you move the whole upper body , not just dipping your shoulders . repeat 12 to 15 times . ` it 's amazing and life-changing . it | Michelle Duggar, star of TLC's "18 Kids and Counting," was hospitalized over the weekend due to gallbladder issues, not related to her pregnancy with baby number 19. She is resting comfortably and the baby is doing fine. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez's fitness routine is revealed, including avoiding sugar and salt, getting eight hours of sleep, and completing triathlons. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- there ca n't be many people who pick an air carrier based solely on the quality of their inflight food , but those who do might want to pay attention to the latest awards from new york food mag saveur . the magazine 's annual dining survey ranks airlines for the quality of their chow while also doling out awards in 20 other categories . saveur 's culinary travel awards polled a panel of 36 experts and , separately , its readers to select winners . when it comes to economy class food , singapore airlines was crowned king by both readers and experts . meanwhile , australia 's qantas was acknowledged by both as having the best inflight wine program . readers and experts differed when it came to first and business class dining -- the experts chose emirates , the readers went for oman air . the two groups had different views on the rest of the awards , except for the best city for markets , with tokyo getting the unanimous nod . best food and cocktail cities . the experts voted hong kong -lrb- international -rrb- as the best large food destination . in addition to the usual suspects -- michelin-star restaurants lung king heen , tim ho wan and bo innovation for chinese food in hong kong -- the experts also recommended eating at local seafood market lei yue mun . part of a fiberglass boat spotted floating off the coast of oregon is thought to be more debris from the 2011 japanese tsunami . the 25-ft long wreckage was discovered floating west of ona beach in lincoln county at about 9.30 am on thursday . biologists with the oregon coast aquarium and oregon state university 's hatfield marine science center inspected the boat remains and and found ` several live specimens of a variety of yellowtail jack fish found in the coastal waters of japan . ' tsunami debris : a chunk of a fiberglass boat 25-30 ' long has been spotted floating off the oregon shore . rescued : these live yellowtail jack fish , native to japan , were found inside the floating debris and are now being housed in the oregon coast aquarium . the several live yellowtail jack fish found on board will be delivered to the oregon coast aquarium . new york 's brooklyn borough was named best u.s. large city food destination for its `` close proximity to farms and food producers and a truly collaborative community of food lovers , artisans , and chefs . '' the best small culinary destinations are copenhagen -lrb- international -rrb- and new orleans -lrb- u.s. -rrb- . the experts recommended noma , kadeau and restaurant schoennemann in copenhagen and called new orleans ' dining options `` dizzying . '' the readers ' food destination choices included paris -lrb- large international city -rrb- , san sebastian -lrb- small international city -rrb- , san francisco -lrb- large u.s. city -rrb- and portland -lrb- small u.s. city -rrb- . echoing the world 's 50 best bars awards , london again outshone other cities to be chosen by the experts as the best cocktail city . the readers ranked melbourne as the best . best hotels for food . five million tons of wreckage - the remains of homes , boats , and other remnants of shattered lives in eastern japan - were swallowed by the ocean when the tsunami struck four years ago . about 70 per cent of it sank , leaving about 1.5 million tons floating with scientists saying they expect more debris to hit alaska and the west coast of north america for years to come . an estimated 5 million tons of debris washed into the ocean in march of 2011 during the tsunami . around 70 percent of it is believed to have immediately sunk near the japanese coast . some more mobile items may have reached the pacific northwest before 2011 even came to a close . for hotels with more than 100 rooms , epicure at le bristol in paris and le louis xv-alan ducasse at hotel de paris , monte carlo were named the best hotel restaurants for experts and readers , respectively . the restaurant at meadowood , st. helena in california -lrb- experts -rrb- and restaurant le gaiac , hotel le toiny , st. barth -lrb- readers -rrb- are the best hotel restaurants in smaller hotels . for visitors who do n't want to leave their hotel bed , the dorchester in london is the experts ' choice and the kempinski hotel barbaros bay is the readers ' for best in-room meals . the first documented piece of debris to arrive in california , a barnacle covered fishing boat , came ashore in april 2013 . the particles are dispersed sparsely from alaska to the philippines . `` room service at the dorchester is like eating in a private restaurant , with some of the best service i 've ever had , '' one panelist said . the full list of awards are available on saveur 's website . in 2013 , a floating island of debris the size of texas crossed the vast pacific ocean to the western shores of the americas . the oregan authorities plan to tow the boat segment to the port of newport for temporary storage . ` the debris appears to be half to two-thirds of a larger vessel , possibly damaged and set adrift during the earthquake and tsunami that struck the east coast of japan in 2011 , ' said chris havel of the oregon parks and recreation department . he said biologists inspected the object and consulted with the state fish and wildlife department , deciding that the attached organisms pose little threat to the oregon coast ecosystem . the remains of the boat will eventually be removed from the water , studied , dismantled and taken to a landfill . wreckage : the fiberglass remains of the boat found floating off the coast of oregon yesterday . wreckage : a floating island of debris the size of texas floated toward california coast in 2013 after washing into the pacific in japan 's horrific 2011 tsunami . ghost ship : the 164ft japanese fishing vessel ryou-un maru entered us waters march 31 , 2012 , on its ghostly journey after being washed away by the massive wave . the ship eventually sank in the gulf of alaska . | travel | new york-based food magazine saveur releases list of culinary travel awards . the awards , in 21 categories , cover all travel aspects from the best food cities to the best economy meals . singapore airlines voted best economy class inflight dining , qantas named for best inflight wine program . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- there ca n't be many people who pick an air carrier based solely on the quality of their inflight food , but those who do might want to pay attention to the latest awards from new york food mag saveur . the magazine 's annual dining survey ranks airlines for the quality of their chow while also doling out awards in 20 other categories . saveur 's culinary travel awards polled a panel of 36 experts and , separately , its readers to select winners . when it comes to economy class food , singapore airlines was crowned king by both readers and experts . meanwhile , australia 's qantas was acknowledged by both as having the best inflight wine program . readers and experts differed when it came to first and business class dining -- the experts chose emirates , the readers went for oman air . the two groups had different views on the rest of the awards , except for the best city for markets , with tokyo getting the unanimous nod . best food and cocktail cities . the experts voted hong kong -lrb- international -rrb- as the best large food destination . in addition to the usual suspects -- michelin-star restaurants lung king heen , tim ho wan and bo innovation for chinese food in hong kong -- the experts also recommended eating at local seafood market lei yue mun . part of a fiberglass boat spotted floating off the coast of oregon is thought to be 's 50 best bars awards , london again outshone other cities to be chosen by the experts as the best cocktail city . the readers ranked melbourne as the best . best hotels for food . five million tons of wreckage - the remains of homes , boats , and other remnants of shattered lives in eastern japan - were swallowed by the ocean when the tsunami struck four years ago . about 70 per cent of it sank , leaving about 1.5 million tons floating with scientists saying they expect more debris to hit alaska and the west coast of north america for years to come . an estimated 5 million tons of debris washed into the ocean in march of 2011 during the tsunami . around 70 percent of it is believed to have immediately sunk near the japanese coast . some more mobile items may have reached the pacific northwest before 2011 even came to a close . for hotels with more than 100 rooms , epicure at le bristol in paris and le louis xv-alan ducasse at hotel de paris , monte carlo were named the best hotel restaurants for experts and readers , respectively . the restaurant at meadowood , st. helena in california -lrb- experts -rrb- and restaurant le gaiac , hotel le toiny , st. barth -lrb- readers -rrb- are the best hotel restaurants in smaller hotels . for visitors who do n't want to leave their hotel bed , the dorchester in london is the experts ' choice and the kempinski hotel barbaros bay is the readers ' for best in-room meals . the first documented piece of debris to arrive in california , a barnacle covered fishing boat , came ashore in april 2013 . the particles are dispersed sparsely from alaska to the philippines . `` room service at the dorchester is like eating in a private restaurant , with some of the best service i 've ever had , '' one panelist said . the full list of awards are available on saveur 's website . in 2013 , a floating island of debris the size of texas crossed the vast pacific ocean to the western shores of the americas . the oregan authorities plan to tow the boat segment to the port of newport for temporary storage . ` the debris appears to be half to two-thirds of a larger vessel , possibly damaged and set adrift during the earthquake and tsunami that struck the east coast of japan in 2011 , ' said chris havel of the oregon parks and recreation department . he said biologists inspected the object and consulted with the state fish and wildlife department , deciding that the attached organisms pose little threat to the oregon coast ecosystem . the remains of the boat will eventually be removed from the water , studied , dismantled and taken to a landfill . wreckage : the fiberglass remains of the boat found floating off the coast of oregon yesterday . wreckage : a floating island of debris the size of texas floated toward california coast in 2013 after washing into the pacific in japan 's horrific 2011 tsunami . ghost ship : the 164ft japanese fishing vessel ryou-un maru entered us waters march 31 , 2012 , on its ghostly journey after being washed away by the massive wave . the ship eventually sank in the gulf of alaska . | The article discusses the Saveur's Culinary Travel Awards, which rank airlines for the quality of their in-flight food. Singapore Airlines won the award for economy class food, while Qantas was recognized for its in-flight wine program. The article also mentions the best cities for food and cocktails, with Tokyo winning the award for best city for markets. Additionally, the article touches on the topic of debris from Japan's 2011 tsunami, which is expected to continue washing up on the West Coast of North America for years to come. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- actor charlie sheen was released from a colorado jail friday after he was arrested on domestic-violence-related charges , aspen police said . sheen , 44 , was charged with second degree assault and menacing , both felonies , and criminal mischief , a misdemeanor , police said . additionally , colorado law mandates a protective order between someone arrested for domestic violence and the victim . police said the alleged victim , whom they did not identify , did not require a trip to a hospital . sheen was released from the pitkin county jail at 7 p.m. local time after posting $ 8,500 bond . he is scheduled to appear in court february 8 . his spokesman , stan rosenfield , cautioned against jumping to conclusions . `` do not be misled by appearance , '' rosenfield said . `` appearance and reality can be as different as night and day . '' -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the recent announcement by the united nations that 89 % of the world 's population -lrb- 6.1 billion people -rrb- now has `` sustainable access to safe drinking water '' was described by secretary general ban ki-moon as a `` great achievement for the people of the world . '' meeting part of the target of one of the u.n. 's millennium development goals -lrb- mdgs -rrb- ahead of the 2015 deadline was `` a testament to all those who see -lrb- them -rrb- not as a dream , but as a vital tool , '' he added . but the goal of universal access to clean water is far from complete says stef smits , program officer for irc international water and sanitation center . `` reaching the last 10 % of the population -- those living in remote rural areas and on the fringes of big cities -- will become increasingly difficult and expensive , '' smits said . furthermore , he says , the mdgs on basic sanitation are unlikely to be met before 2025 . sheen has been married to sometime actress and real estate investor brooke mueller sheen , his third wife , since may 2008 . the couple has twin sons born in march . sheen stars in the popular television comedy `` two and a half men '' with jon cryer . by . ellie zolfagharifard . if you want to leave your mark on space , then here is your chance . nasa is inviting people to have their names etched into a microchip aboard a spacecraft heading to asteroid bennu in 2016 . the ` messages to bennu ! ' microchip will travel to the asteroid aboard the agency 's origins-spectral interpretation resource identification security regolith explorer -lrb- osiris-rex -rrb- spacecraft . it 's an area which the u.n. concedes is `` lagging far behind '' the millennium commitments , with 2.5 billion people -lrb- including one billion children -rrb- still exposed to poor sanitation and one child dying every 20 seconds as a consequence , the u.n. estimates . but hope that this horrifying statistic can be eradicated is being fueled by technology which is helping monitor water supplies more quickly and efficiently . nasa is inviting people to have their names etched into a microchip aboard a spacecraft heading to asteroid bennu in 2016 . this is an artist 's representation of what the mission could look like . the robotic mission will spend more than two years at the 1,760 ft -lrb- 500 metre -rrb- - wide asteroid . the spacecraft will collect a sample of bennu 's surface and return it to earth in a sample return capsule . one microchip will be brought back to earth . another copy will remain in outer space long after the sample has landed . u.s.-based ngo water for people is helping lead the charge in this area with the development of a new system called flow -lrb- field level operations watch -rrb- . opinion : ` the washington well of hope ' the mobile technology android-based system uses camera and gps to collect information on wells and pumps . these then link to a web-based dashboard where survey data can be tracked on google maps and google earth , according to water for people . `` lots of organizations do monitoring and that 's great , but it tends to be a very slow process , '' said keri kugler , water for people 's senior manager of programmatic data . `` this is something that -lrb- can be done in -rrb- real time . you can look at the data as soon as it 's collected , allowing organizations to make really quick decisions , '' she added . the liberian government , in partnership with the world bank 's water and sanitation program , has already put it to good use kugler says , mapping 10,000 water points during 2011 . sheen -- whose real name is carlos irwin estevez -- is the son of actor martin sheen . he has two brothers and a sister -- emilio , ramon and renee estevez -- who are also actors . those wishing to participate in ` messages to bennu ! ' can submit their names here by september 30 . osiris-rex will spend more than two years at the 1,760 ft -lrb- 500 metre -rrb- - wide asteroid , named bennu . it plans to return an asteroid sample to earth to reveal the origins of volatiles and organics that may be the seeds of life . the osiris-rex -lrb- origins , spectral interpretation , resource identification , security and regolith explorer -rrb- mission aims to address basic questions about the composition of the very early solar system . the probe will spend more than two years at the 1,760 ft -lrb- 500 metre -rrb- - wide asteroid , named bennu . it plans to return an asteroid sample to earth to reveal the origins of volatiles and organics that may be the seeds of life . scientists also hope the mission will accelerate technology that will soon enable humans to mine asteroids for precious metals . the spacecraft , scheduled for launch in september 2016 , will arrive at the asteroid bennu in october 2018 . it will travel 406,618,624 miles -lrb- 654,389,243 km -rrb- to reach the asteroid . after a person submits their name , they will be able to download and print a certificate documenting their participation in the osiris-rex mission . the osiris-rex mission goal is to address basic questions about the composition of the very early solar system , the source of organic materials and water that made life possible on earth . it also hopes to better predict the orbits of asteroids that represent collision threats to the earth . it will collect a minimum of two ounces -lrb- 60g -rrb- of surface material . scientists claim the mission will accelerate technology that will soon enable humans to mine asteroids for precious metals . nasa scientists believe the high concentration of raw materials found in asteroids - such as ingredients for fuel and precious metals like iron and platinum - could supply earth with vital stockpiles of natural resources . various countries are experimenting with mobile monitoring , which could play a vital role in solving long-term sanitation issues , irc 's stef smits says . the secret life of drinking water . `` it reduces the cost of data collection and hopefully reduces the downtime . i think the u.n. estimates that one in three water pumps are not working at any given moment -- that 's a shocking number , '' smits said . water for people recently teamed up with akvo , a dutch open source software company , to help develop the flow 's -lrb- now officially called akvo flow -rrb- features and international reach . once the sample return capsule deploys , the spacecraft will be placed into a long-term solar orbit around the sun , along with the microchip and every name on it . ` it is exciting to consider the possibility that some of the people who register to send their names to bennu could one day be a part of the team that analyses the samples from the asteroid 10 years from now , ' said jason dworkin , mission project scientist at nasa . twelve years ago , when it inaugurated its mdgs for ensuring environmental sustainability , the u.n. stated : `` improvements in sanitation are bypassing the poor . '' today , little appears to have changed . `` water sanitation is a harder goal to get to . there just are n't enough ngos out there to put a latrine in every household , '' kugler said . but efforts to shift the emphasis away from traditional methods of improving sanitation to simple technology-based ones might pay dividends . `` traditionally , there have been a lot of reasons why organizations do n't want to monitor -- too expensive , too time-consuming and too difficult to do , '' kugler said . `` the aim of flow is to remove some of those barriers and create something that is easy to use . '' | health | despite improvements in clean water supply , u.n. says sanitation still `` lagging far behind '' one child dies every 20 seconds because of poor water sanitation according to the u.n. new water monitoring techniques using mobile phones can speed up maintenance and save lives . | , '' he added . but the goal of universal access to clean water is far from complete says stef smits , program officer for irc international water and sanitation center . `` reaching the last 10 % of the population -- those living in remote rural areas and on the fringes of big cities -- will become increasingly difficult and expensive , '' smits said . furthermore , he says , the mdgs on basic sanitation are unlikely to be met before 2025 . sheen has been married to sometime actress and real estate investor brooke mueller sheen , his third wife , since may 2008 . the couple has twin sons born in march . sheen stars in the popular television comedy `` two and a half men '' with jon cryer . by . ellie zolfagharifard . if you want to leave your mark on space , then here is your chance . nasa is inviting people to have their names etched into a microchip aboard a spacecraft heading to asteroid bennu in 2016 . the ` messages to bennu ! ' microchip will travel to the asteroid aboard the agency 's origins-spectral interpretation resource identification security regolith explorer -lrb- osiris-rex -rrb- spacecraft . it 's an area which the u.n. concedes is `` lagging far behind '' the millennium commitments , with 2.5 billion people -lrb- including one billion children -rrb- still exposed to poor sanitation and one child dying every 20 seconds as a consequence , the u.n. estimates . but hope that this horrifying statistic can be eradicated is being fueled by technology which is helping monitor water supplies more quickly and efficiently . nasa is inviting people to have their names etched into a microchip aboard a spacecraft heading to asteroid bennu in 2016 . this is an artist 's representation of what the mission could look like . the robotic mission will spend more than two years at the 1,760 ft -lrb- 500 metre -rrb- - wide asteroid . the spacecraft will collect a sample of bennu 's surface and return it to earth in a sample return capsule . one microchip will be brought back to earth . another copy will remain in outer space long after the sample has landed . u.s.-based ngo water for people is helping lead the charge in this area with the development of a new system called flow -lrb- field level operations watch -rrb- . opinion : ` the washington well of hope ' the mobile technology android-based system uses camera and gps to collect information on wells and pumps . these then link to a web-based dashboard where survey data can be tracked on google maps and google earth , according to water for people . `` lots of organizations do monitoring and that 's great , but it tends to be a very slow process , '' said keri kugler , water for people 's senior manager of programmatic data . `` this is something that -lrb- can be done in -rrb- real time . shocking number , '' smits said . water for people recently teamed up with akvo , a dutch open source software company , to help develop the flow 's -lrb- now officially called akvo flow -rrb- features and international reach . once the sample return capsule deploys , the spacecraft will be placed into a long-term solar orbit around the sun , along with the microchip and every name on it . ` it is exciting to consider the possibility that some of the people who register to send their names to bennu could one day be a part of the team that analyses the samples from the asteroid 10 years from now , ' said jason dworkin , mission project scientist at nasa . twelve years ago , when it inaugurated its mdgs for ensuring environmental sustainability , the u.n. stated : `` improvements in sanitation are bypassing the poor . '' today , little appears to have changed . `` water sanitation is a harder goal to get to . there just are n't enough ngos out there to put a latrine in every household , '' kugler said . but efforts to shift the emphasis away from traditional methods of improving sanitation to simple technology-based ones might pay dividends . `` traditionally , there have been a lot of reasons why organizations do n't want to monitor -- too expensive , too time-consuming and too difficult to do , '' kugler said . `` the aim of flow is to remove some of those barriers and create something that is easy to use . '' | The United Nations concedes that progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on basic sanitation is lagging far behind, with 2.5 billion people, including 1 billion children, still exposed to poor sanitation. However, technology is helping to monitor water supplies more quickly and efficiently, offering hope that this statistic can be eradicated. | 2,681 |
jason dufner 's marriage has landed in the rough as he agreed a divorce settlement from wife amanda at the end of last month . dufner and wife amanda married in 2012 and were considered one of the golden couples of golf , but the pair separated in february and the divorce was finalised on march 31 . -lrb- cnn -rrb- it takes a village to raise a triathlete . since returning home from our kickoff weekend where we got to experience life as a full-time triathlete , i 've been juggling training life with a full-time job , hectic commute and time with friends and family . with my fit nation teammates spread far and wide , this was a solo effort . throw in a notorious chicago winter that refused to go gently into that good night , and i 'll admit it : i was not very diligent in getting all of my training done . according to the divorce settlement , filed on march 16 by amanda , there had been an ` irretrievable breakdown of the marriage ' and there was ' a complete incompatibility of temperament that the parties can no longer live together . ' jason dufner looks dejected as he struggles on the golf course following a neck injury last year . `` partner up , '' the facebook status read . jae rockwell , the founder of my local women 's fitness groups , women run the world , posted this mantra to help us keep ourselves accountable . and so that 's what i did . i 'm lucky to count a handful of both experienced and aspiring triathletes among my friends . so , i reached out to them to ask what they were up to . annastasia w. , who 's training for her first ironman half-triathlon this summer , suggested a group brick workout at our local gym . she invited several other women , including complete newbies , through the soletri sisters facebook group and 10 of us met up on a cold chicago morning to swim for 15 minutes , bike for 30 minutes and run for 15 minutes . that was great motivation to keep up with my workouts for the next week . dufner and amanda during happier times after he won the pga championship in 2012 . amanda was regularly seen on the golf course supporting jason dufner . dufner married amanda back in 2012 - but separated in february 2015 . as part of the settlement amanda has been awarded $ 2.5 million -lrb- # 1.8 m -rrb- while jason will keep two of the couple 's houses . a few weeks later , i traveled to little rock , arkansas , to run a marathon . i traveled to little rock with three phenomenal `` fitspirations '' : samantha goga , natali villarruel and umber rahman -- who are members of an obstacle course race group called the midwest vikings . seeing how much fun they 've had participating in some really daunting physical challenges helped me push through some of the more difficult moments of running my first marathon ! swimming remains my weakest link . i just learned to swim last summer . sometimes i forget that and do n't cut myself any slack or recognize how far i 've come . once my formal swim class ended in february i found myself seriously slacking on my swim training . enter my swim angels , lovie twine and eanista bailey . they took me out into lake michigan last year after my first swim class was complete for a celebratory `` swim '' -lrb- which was really just wading -rrb- . it was great to have them join me for a swim workout . i appreciated their perspective and gentle coaching . and you know what was happening while i was partnering up ? spring was on the way ! and that meant i could finally break free of my computrainer bike sessions and hit the road . i was lucky enough to connect with the major taylor cycling club of chicago -lrb- mtc3 -rrb- for a series of novice rides they 've been hosting on local trails around chicagoland . with two falls behind me -lrb- hey , those clips take some getting used to -rrb- , we got in nearly 23 miles and a new addiction was born . riding outside with the wind whipping your face , chasing your friends and breathing fresh air is exhilarating and i 'm looking forward to many more rides outdoors . i want to say thank you to the fellowship of fitness that i 've been lucky enough to find . there are so many others we keep me inspired , accountable and motivated . i 'm so grateful that they keep me moving in the right direction and i hope that i can help others do the same . so when times get tough , partner up ! dufner has struggled this season as he recovers from a neck injury which he picked up at the end of last year , and has posted just one top 10 finish in eight starts . his next scheduled start is the masters which starts on april 6 . | sport | jason dufner and amanda married in 2012 . divorce settlement states there had been an ` irretrievable breakdown of the marriage ' amanda will receive $ 2.5 m as part of the settlement while jason will keep two houses . | jason dufner 's marriage has landed in the rough as he agreed a divorce settlement from wife amanda at the end of last month . dufner and wife amanda married in 2012 and were considered one of the golden couples of golf , but the pair separated in february and the divorce was finalised on march 31 . -lrb- cnn -rrb- it takes a village to raise a triathlete . since returning home from our kickoff weekend where we got to experience life as a full-time triathlete , i 've been juggling training life with a full-time job , hectic commute and time with friends and family . with my fit nation teammates spread far and wide , this was a solo effort . throw in a notorious chicago winter that refused to go gently into that good night , and i 'll admit it : i was not very diligent in getting all of my training done . according to the divorce settlement , filed on march 16 by amanda , there had been an ` irretrievable breakdown of the marriage ' and there was ' a complete incompatibility of temperament that the parties can no longer live together . ' jason dufner looks dejected as he struggles on the golf course following a neck injury last year . `` partner up , '' the facebook status read . jae rockwell , the founder of my local women 's fitness groups , women run the world , posted this mantra to help us keep ourselves accountable . and so that 's what i did . i 'm lucky to count a handful of both experienced and aspiring triathletes among my friends . so , i reached out to them to ask what they were up to . annastasia w. , who 's training for her first ironman half-triathlon this summer , suggested a group brick workout at our local gym . she invited several other women , including complete newbies , through the soletri sisters facebook group and 10 of us met up on a cold chicago morning to swim for 15 minutes , bike for 30 minutes and run for 15 minutes . that was great motivation to keep up with my workouts for the next week . dufner and amanda during happier times after he won the pga championship in 2012 . amanda was regularly seen on the golf course supporting jason dufner . dufner married amanda back in 2012 - but separated in february 2015 . as part of the settlement amanda has been awarded $ 2.5 million -lrb- # 1.8 m -rrb- while jason will keep two of the couple 's houses . a few weeks later , i traveled to little rock , arkansas , to run a marathon . i traveled to little rock with three phenomenal `` fitspirations '' : samantha goga , natali villarruel and umber rahman -- who are members of an obstacle course race group called the midwest vikings . seeing how much fun they 've had participating in some really daunting physical challenges helped me push through some of the more difficult moments of running my first marathon ! swimming remains my weakest link . i just learned to swim last summer . sometimes i forget that and do n't cut myself any slack or recognize how far i 've come . once my formal swim class ended in february i found myself seriously slacking on my swim training . enter my swim angels , lovie twine and eanista bailey . they took me out into lake michigan last year after my first swim class was complete for a celebratory `` swim '' -lrb- which was really just wading -rrb- . it was great to have them join me for a swim workout . i appreciated their perspective and gentle coaching . and you know what was happening while i was partnering up ? spring was on the way ! and that meant i could finally break free of my computrainer bike sessions and hit the road . i was lucky enough to connect with the major taylor cycling club of chicago -lrb- mtc3 -rrb- for a series of novice rides they 've been hosting on local trails around chicagoland . with two falls behind me -lrb- hey , those clips take some getting used to -rrb- , we got in nearly 23 miles and a new addiction was born . riding outside with the wind whipping your face , chasing your friends and breathing fresh air is exhilarating and i 'm looking forward to many more rides outdoors . i want to say thank you to the fellowship of fitness that i 've been lucky enough to find . there are so many others we keep me inspired , accountable and motivated . i 'm so grateful that they keep me moving in the right direction and i hope that i can help others do the same . so when times get tough , partner up ! dufner has struggled this season as he recovers from a neck injury which he picked up at the end of last year , and has posted just one top 10 finish in eight starts . his next scheduled start is the masters which starts on april 6 . | Jason Dufner's marriage has ended in divorce, with his ex-wife Amanda receiving a $2.5 million settlement. Meanwhile, the author reflects on their own journey as a triathlete, finding motivation and support from fellow athletes and friends. They discuss the importance of accountability and community in staying motivated and overcoming challenges. | 2,681 |
by . anna hodgekiss . published : . 08:00 est , 8 january 2014 . | . updated : . 09:48 est , 8 january 2014 . a heartbroken ten year-old girl has recorded her own heart-rending song in memory of her sister who lost her fight against an inoperable brain tumour . charley holmes penned by your side as a touching tribute to her older sister katy who died two years ago at the age of just 10 . charley , who also has a younger sister scarlet , was devastated when katy was diagnosed . scroll down for a clip of the song . tragic : charley holmes -lrb- left -rrb- penned by your side as a touching tribute to her older sister katy who died two years ago at the age of just 10 . she insisted on helping with all of katy 's needs and her parents paula and dave said her ` cheerfulness , love and attention made a massive difference before katy 's death . charley , of penwortham , near preston , lancashire , started attending step into music classes and wrote her song after her third week . she recorded it just before christmas and it proved an instant hit with her family . mrs holmes said : ` we put it on . then we played it again , then we put it on repeat . support : charley insisted on helping with all of katy 's needs when she was ill . her parents said her ` cheerfulness , love and attention made a massive difference before katy 's death ' ` dave and i just fell apart . charley has written down her innermost , deepest thoughts and turned it into a story . ` the team at the class have worked with her and helped her to make it into a beautiful song that anyone can relate to . ` we never expect her to do anything and always let her lead us . this was all her doing . ` she chose to write her feelings down . she chose to turn it into a song . she chose to record it . ' she added : ` we 're so proud of charley - katy will be beaming . charley performing the song she wrote for her sister . if you were here with me nowi 'd find a way to say somehowthe words that i should have saidnow i can not hidenow i can not hidei love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x2you never got to say goodbyemy love for you will never dieone day in the distant futurei 'll be back by your sidei 'll be back by your sidei love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x2now that you have gone awayi wish that you 'd come back one daynow i 'm all alonei 'm all torni love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x4 . ` charley said she feels like she is doing something very special to honour her sister and make her proud in a way she feels is the most loving . ` she also said it will help other children who have lost someone understand that they are not alone . ' ` proceeds from the song , which is available on itunes and google play , will go to the katy holmes trust . the trust was set up and is dedicated to raising awareness of paediatric brain tumours . singer russell watson and footballer clarke carlisle are patrons . for more information on the trust , click here . | health | charley holmes lost her 10-year-old sister katy two years ago . penned by your side as a tribute after starting music classes . mother : ` she has written down her innermost , deepest thoughts ' proceeds from the song , which is available on itunes and google play , will go to the katy holmes trust . | by . anna hodgekiss . published : . 08:00 est , 8 january 2014 . | . updated : . 09:48 est , 8 january 2014 . a heartbroken ten year-old girl has recorded her own heart-rending song in memory of her sister who lost her fight against an inoperable brain tumour . charley holmes penned by your side as a touching tribute to her older sister katy who died two years ago at the age of just 10 . charley , who also has a younger sister scarlet , was devastated when katy was diagnosed . scroll down for a clip of the song . tragic : charley holmes -lrb- left -rrb- penned by your side as a touching tribute to her older sister katy who died two years ago at the age of just 10 . she insisted on helping with all of katy 's needs and her parents paula and dave said her ` cheerfulness , love and attention made a massive difference before katy 's death . charley , of penwortham , near preston , lancashire , started attending step into music classes and wrote her song after her third week . she recorded it just before christmas and it proved an instant hit with her family . mrs holmes said : ` we put it on . then we played it again , then we put it on repeat . support : charley insisted on helping with all of katy 's needs when she was ill . her parents said her ` cheerfulness , love and attention made a massive difference before katy 's death ' ` dave and i just fell apart . charley has written down her innermost , deepest thoughts and turned it into a story . ` the team at the class have worked with her and helped her to make it into a beautiful song that anyone can relate to . ` we never expect her to do anything and always let her lead us . this was all her doing . ` she chose to write her feelings down . she chose to turn it into a song . she chose to record it . ' she added : ` we 're so proud of charley - katy will be beaming . charley performing the song she wrote for her sister . if you were here with me nowi 'd find a way to say somehowthe words that i should have saidnow i can not hidenow i can not hidei love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x2you never got to say goodbyemy love for you will never dieone day in the distant futurei 'll be back by your sidei 'll be back by your sidei love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x2now that you have gone awayi wish that you 'd come back one daynow i 'm all alonei 'm all torni love youi miss youi wish i could see you again x4 . ` charley said she feels like she is doing something very special to honour her sister and make her proud in a way she feels is the most loving . ` she also said it will help other children who have lost someone understand that they are not alone . ' ` proceeds from the song , which is available on itunes and google play , will go to the katy holmes trust . the trust was set up and is dedicated to raising awareness of paediatric brain tumours . singer russell watson and footballer clarke carlisle are patrons . for more information on the trust , click here . | A 10-year-old girl named Charley Holmes wrote a heartfelt song called "By Your Side" in memory of her older sister Katy, who passed away two years ago at the age of 10 due to an inoperable brain tumor. The song is a touching tribute to her sister and has become an instant hit with her family. Charley's parents praised her cheerfulness, love, and attention, which made a significant difference during Katy's illness. The song's proceeds will go towards the Katy Holmes Trust, which aims to raise awareness about pediatric brain tumors. | 2,681 |
-lrb- rollingstone.com -rrb- -- when sam beam stepped into the spotlight on iron and wine 's 2002 debut , he was a novelty act . that acoustic guitar , that soothingly sweet tenor voice , that flowing mountain-man beard ? pop music had n't seen anything like it since the heyday of cat stevens . but beam 's songs -- sincere folk churners full of backwoods beauty and subtle psychedelia -- had a weird magic all their own . since then , indie rock has been overrun by extravagantly bearded , achingly earnest balladeers , but beam started running away from the pack on 2007 's `` the shepherd 's dog , '' which juiced limpid melodies with dashes of appalachian folk and west african rock . gallery : keep up with rock 's hottest photos in random notes . a conspiracy theorist claims to have found evidence that aliens have been watching our early attempts at space travel . ufo researcher scott waring says he has spotted an extra-terrestrial spacecraft in a 55-year-old photo from nasa 's mercury project . scientists say radical claims such as this are a simple case of pareidolia , which is the psychological response to seeing significant items in random places . a close up view of what scott waring believes is the ufo coming into view . the image was taken as part of project mercury , which was the us ' first mission to put men in space . scientists says claims such as this are a case of pareidolia , which tricks the brain into seeing familiar objects in random places . many scientists believe ufo sightings such as this are down to a psychological phenomenon called pareidolia . pareidolia is the response to seeing faces and other significant and items , such as ufo , in random stimulus . ` the vast majority of these images are as vague and elusive as those posted by ufo witnesses on earth , and many have a fairly mundane explanation , ' nigel watson author of the ufo investigations manual told dailymail.com . ` the problem is that the more nasa denies such things or explains them , the more people think there is a conspiracy to hide the truth that aliens are visiting our planet . ' the image was taken by unmanned space probe mercury-redstone 1a on december 19 , 1960 . ` why would n't aliens be interested in watching a historical moment in human history ? , ' asked waring in his blog . ` especially since the capsule was unmanned , there were no worries that they would be seen . ' the image was taken as part of project mercury , which was the us ' first mission to put humans in space . it started in 1958 and ended in 1963 . he may not be playing much at manchester united but anders lindegaard certainly has a lot to smile about off the pitch as he enjoyed a spot of sunshine with stunning wife misse beqiri . lindegaard tied the knot with the swedish model last year in a romantic beach wedding in mauritius . and the united goalkeeper , who has struggled for minutes throughout his career in manchester , was keen to remind fans via his instagram page of his marriage to stunning beqiri . now , on `` kiss each other clean , '' beam has gone pop -- at least the kind of pop you might have heard on a free-form radio station occupied by a band of hippie visionaries in 1971 . beam 's lovely voice anchors melodies of crystalline clarity and unshakable catchiness . but the music wo n't stay still , moving from stormy psychedelic rock -lrb- `` rabbit will run '' -rrb- to white-guy funk -lrb- `` big burned hand '' -rrb- to what sounds like a beach boys version of a country-western ballad -lrb- `` half moon '' -rrb- . beam 's tunes pull you merrily along , but his songs do n't shy from the big issues , tackling war , politics and sex . the objectives of the program were to orbit a manned spacecraft around earth , investigate man 's ability to function in space , and to recover both the astronaut and spacecraft safely . the first united states astronaut was alan shepard , whose suborbital flight of the freedom 7 space capsule on may 5 , 1961 , was the first success of the mercury program . manchester united goalkeeper anders lindegaard made the most of the english weather with misse beqiri . lindegaard tied the knot with the stunning model last year and the couple have a son together . danish international lindegaard posted a link to beqiri 's instagram account with the message : ` day off with my sunshine @missebeqiri #cheshire #manchester ' the swedish beauty , who has albanian roots , likes to flaunt her good looks on instagram and regularly posts pictures while she 's modelling at work . lindegaard and beqiri , who have a son together , have been dating since 2012 . ` it 's actually the earth in the background and the ufo is in space observing the mercury capsule , ' waring said . this is n't the first time ufo hunters have scoured old nasa images in the hope of finding evidence of alien life . earlier this year , waring claimed to have seen two mysterious glowing objects in a photo from a gemini mission in 1966 . the 31-year-old moved to the premier league in 2010 after signing from norwegian side aalesunds but has failed to make an impact . beqiri , who is swedish but has albanian roots , regularly posts modelling photos on her instagram page . with over 17,000 followers on instagram , beqiri made sure she showed her new haircut to her legion of fans . lindegaard and beqiri have been dating since 2012 and they married in a romantic mauritius beach wedding . in five seasons , he has made just 19 league appearances and has been restricted to cup matches during his time in manchester . with david de gea in exceptional form under louis van gaal and victor valdes signing for the red devils in january , lindegaard is now third-choice at old trafford . and a ten-year old image of the martian yielded what waring believed to be a rock shaped uncannily like the president obama 's head - and that it could be part of a statue . lindergaard , who has been told he can leave united , was linked with a move to fc midtjylland in january but the two clubs could not agree on a price . but despite his failure on the pitch , he 's definitely winning away from it . the denmark international -lrb- right -rrb- has struggled for regular football at old trafford since arriving in 2010 . the image was taken by unmanned space probe mercury-redstone 1a on december 19 , 1960 . ` it 's actually the earth in the background and the ufo is in space observing the mercury capsule , ' waring said . earlier this year , waring claimed to have seen two glowing objects in a photo from a gemini mission in 1966 . many scientists believe ufo sightings such as this are down to a psychological phenomenon called pareidolia . this describes the brain 's response to seeing significant objects in random places . ` the vast majority of these images are as vague and elusive as those posted by ufo witnesses on earth , and many have a fairly mundane explanation , ' nigel watson author of the ufo investigations manual told dailymail.com . on `` me and lazarus , '' beam seems to poke fun at his own minor celebrity : `` never made the local news/guess i had nowhere else to go . '' do n't believe it : beam 's headed someplace , and it 's worth following . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . ` the problem is that the more nasa denies such things or explains them , the more people think there is a conspiracy to hide the truth that aliens are visiting our planet . ' | science | image was captured by mercury-redstone 1a probe in december 1960 . part of project mercury which was us ' first mission to put men in space . scientists believe ufo sightings such as this are caused by pareidolia . condition tricks the brain into seeing familiar objects in random places . | -lrb- rollingstone.com -rrb- -- when sam beam stepped into the spotlight on iron and wine 's 2002 debut , he was a novelty act . that acoustic guitar , that soothingly sweet tenor voice , that flowing mountain-man beard ? pop music had n't seen anything like it since the heyday of cat stevens . but beam 's songs -- sincere folk churners full of backwoods beauty and subtle psychedelia -- had a weird magic all their own . since then , indie rock has been overrun by extravagantly bearded , achingly earnest balladeers , but beam started running away from the pack on 2007 's `` the shepherd 's dog , '' which juiced limpid melodies with dashes of appalachian folk and west african rock . gallery : keep up with rock 's hottest photos in random notes . a conspiracy theorist claims to have found evidence that aliens have been watching our early attempts at space travel . ufo researcher scott waring says he has spotted an extra-terrestrial spacecraft in a 55-year-old photo from nasa 's mercury project . scientists say radical claims such as this are a simple case of pareidolia , which is the psychological response to seeing significant items in random places . a close up view of what scott waring believes is the ufo coming into view . the image was taken as part of project mercury , which was the us ' first mission to put men in space . scientists says claims such as this are a case of pareidolia , which tricks the brain into seeing familiar objects in random places . many scientists believe ufo sightings such as this are down to a psychological phenomenon called pareidolia . pareidolia is the response to seeing faces and other significant and items , such as ufo , in random stimulus . ` the vast majority of these images are as vague and elusive as those posted by ufo witnesses on earth , and many have a fairly mundane explanation , ' nigel watson author of the ufo investigations manual told dailymail.com . ` the problem is that the more nasa denies such things or explains them , the more people think there is a conspiracy to hide the truth that aliens are visiting our planet . ' the image was taken by unmanned space probe mercury-redstone 1a on december 19 , 1960 . ` why would n't aliens be interested in watching a historical moment in human history ? , ' asked waring in his blog . ` especially since the capsule was unmanned , there were no worries that they would be seen . ' the image was taken as part of project mercury , which was the us ' first mission to put humans in space . it started in 1958 and ended in 1963 . he may not be playing much at manchester united but anders lindegaard certainly has a lot to smile about off the pitch as he enjoyed a spot of sunshine with stunning wife misse beqiri . lindegaard tied the knot with the swedish model last year in a romantic beach wedding in mauritius . and the united goalkeeper , who has struggled for minutes throughout his career in manchester , was keen to remind fans via his instagram page of his marriage to stunning beqiri . now , on `` kiss each other clean , '' beam has gone pop -- at least the kind of pop you might have heard on a free-form radio station occupied by a band of hippie visionaries in 1971 . beam 's lovely voice anchors melodies of crystalline clarity and unshakable catchiness . but the music wo n't stay still , moving from stormy psychedelic rock -lrb- `` rabbit will run '' -rrb- to white-guy funk -lrb- `` big burned hand '' -rrb- to what sounds like a beach boys version of a country-western ballad -lrb- `` half moon '' -rrb- . beam 's tunes pull you merrily along , but his songs do n't shy from the big issues , tackling war , politics and sex . the objectives of the program were to orbit a manned spacecraft around earth , investigate man 's ability to function in space , and to recover both the astronaut and spacecraft safely . the first united states astronaut was alan shepard , whose suborbital flight of the freedom 7 space capsule on may 5 , 1961 , was the first success of the mercury program . manchester united goalkeeper anders lindegaard made the most of the english weather with to cup matches during his time in manchester . with david de gea in exceptional form under louis van gaal and victor valdes signing for the red devils in january , lindegaard is now third-choice at old trafford . and a ten-year old image of the martian yielded what waring believed to be a rock shaped uncannily like the president obama 's head - and that it could be part of a statue . lindergaard , who has been told he can leave united , was linked with a move to fc midtjylland in january but the two clubs could not agree on a price . but despite his failure on the pitch , he 's definitely winning away from it . the denmark international -lrb- right -rrb- has struggled for regular football at old trafford since arriving in 2010 . the image was taken by unmanned space probe mercury-redstone 1a on december 19 , 1960 . ` it 's actually the earth in the background and the ufo is in space observing the mercury capsule , ' waring said . earlier this year , waring claimed to have seen two glowing objects in a photo from a gemini mission in 1966 . many scientists believe ufo sightings such as this are down to a psychological phenomenon called pareidolia . this describes the brain 's response to seeing significant objects in random places . ` the vast majority of these images are as vague and elusive as those posted by ufo witnesses on earth , and | A UFO researcher claims to have found evidence of alien life in a 55-year-old NASA photo from the Mercury project. However, scientists attribute such claims to pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon where the brain sees significant objects in random stimuli. | 2,681 |
a 77-year-old woman was left partially blind after a lightning bolt struck her as she sat in her car . despite the dramatic and rare event , the woman 's injury was not detected straight away . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a fire broke out at a rihanna concert in dallas on friday night , forcing the event to end early . a video posted on youtube shows a fire burning at the top of the stage at the american airlines center , with some sparks falling toward the floor . some people begin to stream out . rather , her hairdresser noticed several days later that she had suffered minor burns on her scalp . later that day the pensioner noticed her eye sight was blurred - she could barely see with her right eye . a few days later , she visited the opticians and was referred to see opthalmologist mohit gupta , who works at pilgrim hospital in boston , england . the 77-year-old woman was struck by lightning while she sat in her car . days later , after her vision became blurred , a scan of her retina revealed she had a hole in her retina . mr gupta scanned the patient 's retina , using a relatively new technique known as optical coherence tomography -lrb- oct -rrb- . the case report into the woman 's treatment , published by the journal bmj case reports , reveals mr gupta discovered a hole in the patient 's macula , a part of the retina that is responsible for around 90 per cent of a person 's vision . the r&b and pop star posted several messages on twitter following the incident . dr permesh dhillon , a medical internist and colleague of mr gupta , said the woman 's case reveals how important it is that medics check the vision of anyone struck by lightning . `` dallas !!! we set the stage on fyah tonight !!! literally !!! i 'm so -lrb- mad -rrb- , i was havin so much fun wit yall too !!! i got ta come back man !! '' the singer tweeted . cnn affiliate ktvt , citing attendees at the concert , said the fire apparently started from pyrotechnics that were part of the show . dallas fire-rescue captain johnny bates said a chair caught on fire , ktvt reported . `` one of our engine crews did enter the building but crew members with the aac or concert put out the initial fire , '' bates said , according to ktvt . he added that there were no injuries . he told livescience : ` in the future , if patients are struck by lightning , it should be a routine process to refer them to an ophthalmologist to have an eye assessment . ' he said the retina does not conduct electricity well , suggesting the injury was caused by the heat produced when the bolt struck . the woman was prescribed eye drops , but suffered an allergic reaction to them . she later underwent surgery to repair the hole in her macula , after two months of poor vision . dr permesh dhillon , a medical internist at pilgrim hospital in boston , said the heat from the lightning bolt is thought to have burned a hole in the woman 's retina . it was eventually treated , via surgery . ireporter captured the fire . on her twitter account , rihanna vowed to return to dallas . `` glad u guys are safe !!! i promise i 'll be back !!! '' she tweeted . the operation involved removing the jelly part of the eye , which touches the retina , and injecting a gas bubble to push the layer at the back of the eye back together , dr dhillon said . he added his patient was ` quite fortunate in that only her retina was affected , and only in one eye ' . between 30 to 60 people each year are struck by lightning in the uk . meanwhile across the atlantic , the us sees an average of 51 people injured by lightning each year . only around 10 per cent of those struck by a bolt are killed . dr dhillon said there have been reports of lightning strikes affecting other parts of the eyes , resulting in cataracts , burns or swelling . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- do n't think raising money for nonprofits is an overly sexy undertaking ? do n't tell actor and activist edward norton . `` crowdrise is pretty much the most fun you can have making a difference without taking any illegal substances , '' norton said about the online initiative he announced tuesday at the mashable media summit . the summit , co-sponsored by cnn.com , is part of internet week new york . at crowdrise.com , norton and his colleagues have set up what they hope will become a crowdsourced community of volunteers and fundraisers to support a host of causes -- from global environmental threats to local clean-up projects . norton , a longtime activist who 's been involved in issues ranging from environmental protection to affordable housing , took his first plunge into online fundraising last year . shortly later , the singer also promised to keep fans updated on the situation . `` heading into a production meeting to find out exactly what happened !!! keep u posted '' he ran the new york city marathon and , in the months leading up to it , took to twitter and a website to raise pledges that would go to the maasai wilderness conservation fund -- a charity working for sustainable development in eastern africa . in that effort , norton and other supporters offered gifts and other incentives to inspire giving . `` when we came out the back side of it , we definitely felt it was like a beta test on how to create a good tool for anybody to do the same thing we were doing , '' norton told cnn . `` we took a lot of lessons we learned from the maasai run and created something that anybody could use . '' norton , whose credits include `` fight club '' and `` the incredible hulk , '' said his group wanted crowdrise to be fun and easy to use . it lets anyone create a profile , register a cause , ask for donations then communicate with supporters in creative ways . nonprofits already using the site include both large and small organizations . `` crowdrise is the only website that makes it so easy to turn our base of passionate grassroots advocates into a base of passionate fundraisers , '' said danielle murray , associate director of the conservation lands foundation . | science | norton , colleagues have set up a web community of volunteers , fundraisers to support causes . crowdrise lets users register a cause , ask for donations , communicate with supporters . large , small nonprofits already using crowdrise . | a 77-year-old woman was left partially blind after a lightning bolt struck her as she sat in her car . despite the dramatic and rare event , the woman 's injury was not detected straight away . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a fire broke out at a rihanna concert in dallas on friday night , forcing the event to end early . a video posted on youtube shows a fire burning at the top of the stage at the american airlines center , with some sparks falling toward the floor . some people begin to stream out . rather , her hairdresser noticed several days later that she had suffered minor burns on her scalp . later that day the pensioner noticed her eye sight was blurred - she could barely see with her right eye . a few days later , she visited the opticians and was referred to see opthalmologist mohit gupta , who works at pilgrim hospital in boston , england . the 77-year-old woman was struck by lightning while she sat in her car . days later , after her vision became blurred , a scan of her retina revealed she had a hole in her retina . mr gupta scanned the patient 's retina , using a relatively new technique known as optical coherence tomography -lrb- oct -rrb- . the case report into the woman 's treatment , published by the journal bmj case reports , reveals mr gupta discovered a hole in the patient 's macula , a part of the retina that is responsible for around 90 per cent of a person 's vision . the r&b and pop star posted several messages on twitter following the incident . dr permesh dhillon , a medical internist and colleague of mr gupta , said the woman 's case reveals how important it is that medics check the vision of anyone struck by lightning . `` dallas !!! we set the stage on fyah tonight !!! literally !!! i 'm so -lrb- mad -rrb- , i was havin so much fun wit yall too !!! i got ta come back man !! '' the singer tweeted . cnn affiliate ktvt , citing attendees at the concert , said the fire apparently started from pyrotechnics that were part of the show . dallas fire-rescue captain johnny bates said a chair caught on fire , ktvt reported . `` one of our engine crews did enter the building but crew members with the aac or concert put out the initial fire , '' bates said , according to ktvt . he added that there were no injuries . he told livescience : ` in the future , if patients are struck by lightning , it should be a routine process to refer them to an ophthalmologist to have an eye assessment . ' he said the retina does not conduct electricity well , suggesting the injury was caused by the heat produced when the bolt struck . the woman was prescribed eye drops , but suffered an allergic reaction to them . she later underwent surgery to repair the hole in her macula , after two months of poor vision . dr permesh dhillon , a medical internist at pilgrim hospital in boston , said the heat from the lightning bolt is thought to have burned a hole in the woman 's retina . it was eventually treated , via surgery . ireporter captured the fire . on her twitter account , rihanna vowed to return to dallas . `` glad u guys are safe !!! i promise i 'll be back !!! '' she tweeted . the operation involved removing the jelly part of the eye , which touches the retina , and injecting a gas bubble to push the layer at the back of the eye back together , dr dhillon said . he added his patient was ` quite fortunate in that only her retina was affected , and only in one eye ' . between 30 to 60 people each year are struck by lightning in the uk . meanwhile across the atlantic , the us sees an average of 51 people injured by lightning each year . only around 10 per cent of those struck by a bolt are killed . dr dhillon said there have been reports of lightning strikes affecting other parts of the eyes , resulting in cataracts , burns or swelling . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- do n't think raising money for nonprofits is an overly sexy undertaking ? do n't tell actor and norton told cnn . `` we took a lot of lessons we learned from the maasai run and created something that anybody could use . '' norton , whose credits include `` fight club '' and `` the incredible hulk , '' said his group wanted crowdrise to be fun and easy to use . it lets anyone create a profile , register a cause , ask for donations then communicate with supporters in creative ways . nonprofits already using the site include both large and small organizations . `` crowdrise is the only website that makes it so easy to turn our base of passionate grassroots advocates into a base of passionate fundraisers , '' said danielle murray , associate director of the conservation lands foundation . | A 77-year-old woman suffered partial blindness after being struck by lightning while sitting in her car. Despite the dramatic event, her injury wasn't detected immediately. Days later, her hairdresser noticed minor burns on her scalp, and she experienced blurred vision. An opthalmologist used Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to discover a hole in her retina, which was later repaired through surgery. The case highlights the importance of checking vision in individuals struck by lightning. | 2,681 |
los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- mandy moore is getting a license to wed rocker ryan adams . mandy moore has been with ryan adams for about a year . moore 's publicist confirmed thursday the 24-year-old singer-actress is engaged to marry adams , 34 , who is known for producing rock music with a country influence . spokeswoman tracy bufferd gave no details about wedding plans . rumors first surfaced almost a year ago that moore and adams were dating as paparazzi photos surfaced of the couple out together in los angeles . moore 's role as a bride in the 2007 movie `` license to wed '' may help her as she moves toward the altar . diddy certainly is n't pulling any punches when it comes to putting his money where his mouth is ahead of the mega-fight between floyd mayweather and manny pacquiao . the rapper and producer placed a $ 250,000 bet with hollywood actor and friend mark wahlberg that ` money ' mayweather will come out on top in the bout . in the video posted to instagram , diddy originally suggests a $ 100,000 wager , before being raised by wahlberg as the duo chat while sitting by a swimming pool . diddy and mark wahlberg placed a bet of $ 250,000 on the floyd mayweather and manny pacquiao mega-fight . the body of a dead sperm whale that washed up on a california beach last week was covered in graffiti spelling out the name of a bay area motorcycle gang . the 50-foot whale was still on the pacifica state beach on wednesday after washing up on the sand the week before . before the tide came in , beachgoers took photos of where ` east bay rats motorcycle club ' was on the whale . scroll down for video . diddy offers to place a bet of $ 100,000 on mayweather in the las vegas mega-fight next weekend . wahlberg accepts but raises the stake to $ 250,000 on the mega-fight as he takes on the rapper . diddy puts his money where his mouth is and the duo agree to put $ 250,000 on the showdown . the pair share a joke as they agree to the wager in front of a swimming pool . the romantic comedy featured robin williams as `` reverend frank , '' who put moore 's character and her fiance through a `` marriage preparation course '' before they could get hitched in his church . her first success as a recording artist came in 1999 with her debut album , `` so real , '' which went platinum with the help of her top 10 single `` candy . '' but diddy and wahlberg are n't the only ones planning to splash the cash ahead of the las vegas fight , which is expected to gross over $ 300million . american boxer adrien broner has revealed he will be putting down $ 10,000 on a stoppage during the fight . and if that was n't quite enough , the 25-year-old three-time world champion also admitted he could put as much as $ 50,000 down on the fight which takes place this weekend . boxing duo mayweather and pacquiao are just days away from their mega-fight in las vegas . the body of the 50-foot whale was tagged after it washed up on pacifica state beach in california last week . it 's unclear how the whale died but it does n't appear to have broken bones or signs of blunt force trauma . the name was erased by wednesday 's high tide , nbc bay area reported . the club did not respond to a request for comment . it is unknown how the whale died but it does not appear to have any broken bones or show signs of blunt force trauma . the results of an autopsy are pending . the body might be burned or dragged out to sea . a man who took pictures of the whale , alan grinberg , said : ` the east bay rats motorcycle club , or whoever did this , stinks more than this whale 's rotting flesh . ' by . pacquiao in training with freddie roach at the wild card gym leading up to the fight . mayweather trains during a media workout in preparation for saturday 's fight with pacquiao . the las vegas mega-fight is set to shatter revenue records too , with contributions from five title sponsors amounting to $ 13.2 million , roughly three times the previous highest amount . daily mail reporter . a website has been ordered to remove a claim that the mmr jab could cause autism in children by the advertising standards agency . the children 's immunisation service , babyjabs.co.uk , claimed experts believe the vaccine ` could be causing autism in up to 10 % of . for instance , tecate have paid $ 5.6 m to become the official beer of the fight and the main ring mat sponsor , beating a $ 5.2 m bid from corona . meanwhile , sales of pacquiao merchandise have soared 10-fold in the build-up to the fight , with retailers in his native philippines struggling to keep up with demand . fans have been snapping up pacquiao t-shirts , boxing gloves , figurines , baseball caps and jackets ahead of the fight , believing they will soar in value should he beat mayweather . in all , the fight is expected to give the las vegas economy a $ 1bn-plus boost with as many as 300,000 fans descending on the nevada city just so they can say ' i was there ' on the night . autistic children in the uk ' . it also said : ` most experts now agree that the . large rise -lrb- in autism -rrb- has been caused partly by increased diagnosis , but . also by a real increase in the number of children with autism . ' the babyjabs website says it enables parents to make an ` informed choice ' about child vaccinations . it added that parental fears the jab caused autism . were ` supported ' by the fact that the the vaccine strain measles had . been found in the guts and brains of some autistic children . however , the asa said both the world health organisation and the department of health have found no evidence of a causal link between mmr and autism . the asa ruled : ` consumers were likely to infer from the claim , that the ` real increase in the number of children with autism ' was not just down to increased diagnosis , but the vaccine might have played a role in bringing about that increase . ' they added : ` because we had not seen supporting evidence that that was the case , and understood that that position was also contradicted by general medical opinion , we concluded that the claim was misleading . ' babyjabs ltd denied a breach citing previous scientific research which had concluded : ` we can not rule out the existence of a susceptible subgroup with an increased risk of autism if vaccinated ' . but the asa said : ` the cochrane review , looking at the general evidence available , could find no significant association between mmr immunisation and autism . ` we noted that the evidence provided by the advertiser included studies and an article which looked at the increased prevalence of autism , but did not include evidence that any increase was due to the mmr vaccine . ' they added : ` we considered that consumers would understand from the -lrb- advert -rrb- that the mmr vaccine was likely to have caused autism in up to 10 % of autistic children in the uk , namely between 300 and 400 children a year . ` we noted we had not seen any evidence , such as a clinical trial or study , which actively showed that the mmr vaccine was likely to cause autism in between 300 and 400 children a year . ` because we did not consider that we had seen sufficient evidence to support the claim we concluded it was misleading . ' | news | 50-foot whale washed up on pacifica state beach in california last week . it was sprayed with name of east bay rats motorcycle club at some point . it is unknown how the whale died and results of an autopsy are pending . witness said ` whoever did this , stinks more than whale 's rotting flesh ' | los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- mandy moore is getting a license to wed rocker ryan adams . mandy moore has been with ryan adams for about a year . moore 's publicist confirmed thursday the 24-year-old singer-actress is engaged to marry adams , 34 , who is known for producing rock music with a country influence . spokeswoman tracy bufferd gave no details about wedding plans . rumors first surfaced almost a year ago that moore and adams were dating as paparazzi photos surfaced of the couple out together in los angeles . moore 's role as a bride in the 2007 movie `` license to wed '' may help her as she moves toward the altar . diddy certainly is n't pulling any punches when it comes to putting his money where his mouth is ahead of the mega-fight between floyd mayweather and manny pacquiao . the rapper and producer placed a $ 250,000 bet with hollywood actor and friend mark wahlberg that ` money ' mayweather will come out on top in the bout . in the video posted to instagram , diddy originally suggests a $ 100,000 wager , before being raised by wahlberg as the duo chat while sitting by a swimming pool . diddy and mark wahlberg placed a bet of $ 250,000 on the floyd mayweather and manny pacquiao mega-fight . the body of a dead sperm whale that washed up on a california beach last week was covered in graffiti spelling out the name of a n't quite enough , the 25-year-old three-time world champion also admitted he could put as much as $ 50,000 down on the fight which takes place this weekend . boxing duo mayweather and pacquiao are just days away from their mega-fight in las vegas . the body of the 50-foot whale was tagged after it washed up on pacifica state beach in california last week . it 's unclear how the whale died but it does n't appear to have broken bones or signs of blunt force trauma . the name was erased by wednesday 's high tide , nbc bay area reported . the club did not respond to a request for comment . it is unknown how the whale died but it does not appear to have any broken bones or show signs of blunt force trauma . the results of an autopsy are pending . the body might be burned or dragged out to sea . a man who took pictures of the whale , alan grinberg , said : ` the east bay rats motorcycle club , or whoever did this , stinks more than this whale 's rotting flesh . ' by . pacquiao in training with freddie roach at the wild card gym leading up to the fight . mayweather trains during a media workout in preparation for saturday 's fight with pacquiao . the las vegas mega-fight is set to shatter revenue records too , with contributions from five title sponsors amounting to $ 13.2 million , roughly three times the previous highest amount . daily mail reporter . a website has been ordered to remove a claim that the mmr jab could cause autism in children by the advertising standards agency . the children 's immunisation service , babyjabs.co.uk , claimed experts believe the vaccine ` could be causing autism in up to 10 % of . for instance , tecate have paid $ 5.6 m to become the official beer of the fight and the main ring mat sponsor , beating a $ 5.2 m bid from corona . meanwhile , sales of pacquiao merchandise have soared 10-fold in the build-up to the fight , with retailers in his native philippines struggling to keep up with demand . fans have been snapping up pacquiao t-shirts , boxing gloves , figurines , baseball caps and jackets ahead of the fight , believing they will soar in value should he beat mayweather . in all , the fight is expected to give the las vegas economy a $ 1bn-plus boost with as many as 300,000 fans descending on the nevada city just so they can say ' i was there ' on the night . autistic children in the uk ' . it also said : ` most experts now agree that the . large rise -lrb- in autism -rrb- has been caused partly by increased diagnosis , but . also by a real increase in the number of children with autism . ' the babyjabs website says it enables parents to make an ` informed choice ' about child vaccinations . it added that parental fears the jab caused autism . were ` supported ' by the fact that the the vaccine strain measles had . been found in the guts and brains of some autistic children . however , the asa said both the world health organisation and the department of health have found no evidence of a causal link between mmr and autism . the asa ruled : ` consumers were likely to infer from the claim , that the ` real increase in the number of children with autism ' was not just down to increased diagnosis , but the vaccine might have played a role in bringing about that increase . ' they added : ` because we had not seen supporting evidence that that was the case , and understood that that position was also contradicted by general medical opinion , we concluded that the claim was misleading . ' babyjabs ltd denied a breach citing previous scientific research which had concluded : ` we can not rule out the existence of a susceptible subgroup with an increased risk of autism if vaccinated ' . but the asa said : ` the cochrane review , looking at the general evidence available , could find no significant association between mmr immunisation and autism . ` we noted that the evidence provided by the advertiser included studies and an article which looked at the increased prevalence of autism , but did not include evidence that any increase | Mandy Moore is engaged to marry Ryan Adams, a 34-year-old rocker. The actress and singer has been dating Adams for about a year. Meanwhile, Diddy has placed a $250,000 bet with Mark Wahlberg that Floyd Mayweather will win the upcoming fight against Manny Pacquiao. Additionally, a dead sperm whale that washed up on a California beach was vandalized with graffiti, and a website has been ordered to remove claims that the MMR vaccine causes autism in children. | 2,681 |
twenty people have been injured after a plane made a crash landing and skidded off the runway at hiroshima airport in japan . there were believed to be 74 passengers and seven crew members on board asiana airlines flight oz162 when it was reported to have made a tailstrike and skidded off the runway . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- actress demi moore 's frequent postings on twitter put her in the middle of a life-and-death drama friday when a woman sent her an online message threatening suicide . ashton kutcher and demi moore are both active members of the twitter social-networking site . moore , who was in southern france where her husband , actor ashton kutcher , is filming a movie , quickly replied to the threat saying , `` hope you are joking . '' twitter followers who saw the message tracked it to a san jose , california , home , where police found a 48-year-old woman . the police took her into custody for a psychological evaluation , according to a police spokesman . japanese media are reporting that the plane spun 180 degrees after impact to be left facing the wrong way on the runway . local media were on the scene to report on a plane that crash landed and skidded off the runway in japan . twenty people are believed to have been injured after the plane had a tailstrike at hiroshima . the airport has been closed as a result of the crash , and emergency services are at the scene , with injured passengers being taken to hospital . the airbus a320 had set off from incheon international airport in seoul , south korea to hiroshima , when it is believed to have missed the landing point on the runway . local television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear , along with images of evacuation slides that were deployed . about two hours after the initial exchange , moore posted this message -- known as a `` tweet '' -- on twitter : `` thanks everyone for reaching out to the san jose pd i am told they are aware and no need to call anymore . i do not know this woman . '' a san jose police spokesman said a `` concerned citizen '' -- not moore or kutcher -- called his department at 4:37 a.m. to report seeing the threat on twitter . police went to the residence that the caller provided and found the woman unharmed but in need of help , sgt. ronnie lopez said . `` we determined she did meet the criteria for a 72-hour psychological evaluation , and she was taken to a hospital for that treatment , '' lopez said . both moore and kutcher post tweets from their cell phones several times a day . nhk , the national public broadcaster in japan , described it as a crash landing and reported that the plane overran the runway at 8pm local time . kutcher has 675,000 subscribers following his twitter postings , while 380,000 have signed up to follow moore . twitter attracts many readers who enjoy seeing the behind-the-scenes writing , photos and video from celebrities who have embraced the social-network technology . this unusual access also allows subscribers to send messages to celebrities , who sometimes reply . the original tweet to moore on friday , which was still online several hours later , read : `` getting a knife , a big one that is sharp . going to cut my arm down the whole arm so it does n't waste time . '' moore , who apparently knew others were trying to locate the person who wrote it , tweeted that she `` was very torn about responding or retweeting that woman 's post but felt uncomfortable just letting it go . '' television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear -lrb- file photo of different plane model -rrb- . asiana airlines inc , based in seoul , is one of south korea 's two major airlines , along with korean air . an asiana airlines flight crashed two years ago as it approached san francisco 's airport in an accident that left three teenagers dead and nearly 200 other passengers injured . she assured readers that `` the twitterverse is on the case . '' two hours after the first message , moore wrote : `` and if it is a joke it is not funny and nor is this an appropriate outlet for such a serious matter time for us to move on . '' her husband , who is known as a constant tweeter , posted his own praise of moore : `` wifey is pretty amazing , huh ? '' `` lot of pain in the world ... reach out to someone you do n't usually reach out to just to say hi . they might be lonely , '' kutcher tweeted . | travel | local media reports of airbus a320 making a tailstrike on landing . plane left facing the wrong way after spinning 180 degrees . airport has been closed as investigators and emergency services attend . | twenty people have been injured after a plane made a crash landing and skidded off the runway at hiroshima airport in japan . there were believed to be 74 passengers and seven crew members on board asiana airlines flight oz162 when it was reported to have made a tailstrike and skidded off the runway . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- actress demi moore 's frequent postings on twitter put her in the middle of a life-and-death drama friday when a woman sent her an online message threatening suicide . ashton kutcher and demi moore are both active members of the twitter social-networking site . moore , who was in southern france where her husband , actor ashton kutcher , is filming a movie , quickly replied to the threat saying , `` hope you are joking . '' twitter followers who saw the message tracked it to a san jose , california , home , where police found a 48-year-old woman . the police took her into custody for a psychological evaluation , according to a police spokesman . japanese media are reporting that the plane spun 180 degrees after impact to be left facing the wrong way on the runway . local media were on the scene to report on a plane that crash landed and skidded off the runway in japan . twenty people are believed to have been injured after the plane had a tailstrike at hiroshima . the airport has been closed as a result of the crash , and emergency services are at the scene , with injured passengers being taken to hospital . the airbus a320 had set off from incheon international airport in seoul , south korea to hiroshima , when it is believed to have missed the landing point on the runway . local television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear , along with images of evacuation slides that were deployed . about two hours after the initial exchange , moore posted this message -- known as a `` tweet '' -- on twitter : `` thanks everyone for reaching out to the san jose pd i am told they are aware and no need to call anymore . i do not know this woman . '' a san jose police spokesman said a `` concerned citizen '' -- not moore or kutcher -- called his department at 4:37 a.m. to report seeing the threat on twitter . police went to the residence that the caller provided and found the woman unharmed but in need of help , sgt. ronnie lopez said . `` we determined she did meet the criteria for a 72-hour psychological evaluation , and she was taken to a hospital for that treatment , '' lopez said . both moore and kutcher post tweets from their cell phones several times a day . nhk , the national public broadcaster in japan , described it as a crash landing and reported that the plane overran the runway at 8pm local time . kutcher has 675,000 subscribers following his twitter postings , while 380,000 have signed up to follow moore . twitter attracts many readers who enjoy seeing the behind-the-scenes writing , photos and video from celebrities who have embraced the social-network technology . this unusual access also allows subscribers to send messages to celebrities , who sometimes reply . the original tweet to moore on friday , which was still online several hours later , read : `` getting a knife , a big one that is sharp . going to cut my arm down the whole arm so it does n't waste time . '' moore , who apparently knew others were trying to locate the person who wrote it , tweeted that she `` was very torn about responding or retweeting that woman 's post but felt uncomfortable just letting it go . '' television footage appeared to show evidence of a hard landing and no sign of the landing gear -lrb- file photo of different plane model -rrb- . asiana airlines inc , based in seoul , is one of south korea 's two major airlines , along with korean air . an asiana airlines flight crashed two years ago as it approached san francisco 's airport in an accident that left three teenagers dead and nearly 200 other passengers injured . she assured readers that `` the twitterverse is on the case . '' two hours after the first message , moore wrote : `` and if it is a joke it is not funny and nor is this an appropriate outlet for such a serious matter time for us to move on . '' her husband , who is known as a constant tweeter , posted his own praise of moore : `` wifey is pretty amazing , huh ? '' `` lot of pain in the world ... reach out to someone you do n't usually reach out to just to say hi . they might be lonely , '' kutcher tweeted . | A plane has crash landed at Hiroshima Airport in Japan, injuring 20 people. The Asiana Airlines flight had 74 passengers and 7 crew members on board when it made a tailstrike and skidded off the runway. The airport has been closed and emergency services are at the scene. | 2,681 |
raheem sterling has hinted that his long-term future remains at liverpool after revealing that he dreams of hearing anfield sing his name . sterling is stalling on a new # 100,000-a-week contract offer , although he insists it has nothing to do with money and he will reassess at the end of the season . the 20-year-old , who has been linked with a number of europe 's top clubs , has now revealed that he 'd love his very own chant from the liverpool faithful . raheem sterling -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that he hopes liverpool fans create a chant for him . the head of the bioterrorism lab involved in potentially exposing dozens of workers at the centers for disease control and prevention to deadly anthrax bacteria has resigned . michael farrell , who headed the bioterrorism rapid response and advanced technology -lrb- brrat -rrb- laboratory , submitted his resignation tuesday , cdc spokesman tom skinner told cnn . he had been reassigned from his post last month , after the anthrax incident was made public . sterling is stalling on a new # 100,000-a-week offer although he insists it has nothing to do with money . sterling told sunday times magazine : ` my ambition is to have my own song from the kop . last season i loved the song for luis suarez -- -lsb- steven -rsb- gerrard and -lsb- philippe -rsb- coutinho have good ones too . ` of course , when the crowd 's with you , there 's nothing better . ' sterling will be hoping to help liverpool to a crucial premier league victory against newcastle united on monday evening as brendan rodgers ' side look to close the gap to fourth-place manchester city . sterling made his liverpool debut in a premier league defeat against wigan in 2012 . the cdc says the potential anthrax exposure happened between june 6 and june 13 . the brrat lab had been preparing anthrax samples for use in two other labs on the cdc 's atlanta campus and failed to adequately deactivate the samples . according to a cdc investigation report , the exposure happened because the lab did n't use an approved sterilization technique . it did n't have a written plan reviewed by senior staff to make sure all safety protocols were followed , and there was a limited knowledge of peer-reviewed literature about the process that would make it less dangerous . the lab also did not have a standard operating procedure that would make sure the transfer of the material would be safe . bottom line , `` the scientists failed to follow a scientifically derived and reviewed protocol that would have assured the anthrax was deactivated , '' cdc director tom frieden said . it `` should have happened , and it did n't . '' sterling -lrb- second right -rrb- models liverpool 's new kit alongside -lrb- l-r -rrb- adam lallana , daniel sturridge , jordan henderson and philippe coutinho last week as the new strip was revealed . the former queens park rangers youngster also revealed how a visit to anfield as a starstruck 15-year-old convinced him that a career on merseyside was the right move . he added : ' i was 15 when i signed to liverpool 's youth team , and i have to admit i was starstruck . the first time i saw stevie -lsb- gerrard -rsb- i thought he was a fake ! i could n't believe he was real and not a waxwork . ` by the time i was 14 , i had trials lined up at arsenal , chelsea and fulham , but my liverpool trial at anfield came first , and when i saw the stadium and the training ground , i thought : `` right , i 'm not leaving here until i 've signed . ' cdc director grilled over safety issues . usda finds more cdc lab problems . reds boss brendan rodgers will be hoping sterling decides to stay at anfield next season . | health | michael farrell led the bioterrorism rapid response and advanced technology lab . farrell submitted his resignation tuesday . the potential anthrax exposure happened between june 6 and june 13 . | raheem sterling has hinted that his long-term future remains at liverpool after revealing that he dreams of hearing anfield sing his name . sterling is stalling on a new # 100,000-a-week contract offer , although he insists it has nothing to do with money and he will reassess at the end of the season . the 20-year-old , who has been linked with a number of europe 's top clubs , has now revealed that he 'd love his very own chant from the liverpool faithful . raheem sterling -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that he hopes liverpool fans create a chant for him . the head of the bioterrorism lab involved in potentially exposing dozens of workers at the centers for disease control and prevention to deadly anthrax bacteria has resigned . michael farrell , who headed the bioterrorism rapid response and advanced technology -lrb- brrat -rrb- laboratory , submitted his resignation tuesday , cdc spokesman tom skinner told cnn . he had been reassigned from his post last month , after the anthrax incident was made public . sterling is stalling on a new # 100,000-a-week offer although he insists it has nothing to do with money . sterling told sunday times magazine : ` my ambition is to have my own song from the kop . last season i loved the song for luis suarez -- -lsb- steven -rsb- gerrard and -lsb- philippe -rsb- coutinho have good ones too . ` of course , when the crowd 's with you , there 's nothing better . ' sterling will be hoping to help liverpool to a crucial premier league victory against newcastle united on monday evening as brendan rodgers ' side look to close the gap to fourth-place manchester city . sterling made his liverpool debut in a premier league defeat against wigan in 2012 . the cdc says the potential anthrax exposure happened between june 6 and june 13 . the brrat lab had been preparing anthrax samples for use in two other labs on the cdc 's atlanta campus and failed to adequately deactivate the samples . according to a cdc investigation report , the exposure happened because the lab did n't use an approved sterilization technique . it did n't have a written plan reviewed by senior staff to make sure all safety protocols were followed , and there was a limited knowledge of peer-reviewed literature about the process that would make it less dangerous . the lab also did not have a standard operating procedure that would make sure the transfer of the material would be safe . bottom line , `` the scientists failed to follow a scientifically derived and reviewed protocol that would have assured the anthrax was deactivated , '' cdc director tom frieden said . it `` should have happened , and it did n't . '' sterling -lrb- second right -rrb- models liverpool 's new kit alongside -lrb- l-r -rrb- adam lallana , daniel sturridge , jordan henderson and philippe coutinho last week as the new strip was revealed . the former queens park rangers youngster also revealed how a visit to anfield as a starstruck 15-year-old convinced him that a career on merseyside was the right move . he added : ' i was 15 when i signed to liverpool 's youth team , and i have to admit i was starstruck . the first time i saw stevie -lsb- gerrard -rsb- i thought he was a fake ! i could n't believe he was real and not a waxwork . ` by the time i was 14 , i had trials lined up at arsenal , chelsea and fulham , but my liverpool trial at anfield came first , and when i saw the stadium and the training ground , i thought : `` right , i 'm not leaving here until i 've signed . ' cdc director grilled over safety issues . usda finds more cdc lab problems . reds boss brendan rodgers will be hoping sterling decides to stay at anfield next season . | new : raheem sterling wants liverpool fans to create a chant for him ; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn | 2,681 |
the search for a cure to the common cold came a step closer yesterday -- thanks to the common cod . a unique enzyme found in the arctic species of the fish has the ability to trap the cold virus and stop it in its tracks , scientists claim . they have now adapted the enzyme , called trypsin , into a mouth spray that reduced the spread of the virus in clinical trials by 99 per cent -- effectively curing it . scientists have made a spray using an enzyme found in cod that halved the average number of days that people suffered from the common cold . the unique enzyme found in the arctic species of the fish has the ability to trap the cold virus and stop it in its tracks , scientists claim . the spray works by forming an invisible barrier in the mouth and throat , which stops the virus being taken up by human cells and multiplying . the trials showed that the spray -- made by enzymatica -- also halved the average number of days those who caught a cold had symptoms from 6.5 to three days . dr mats clarsund , head of research and development at enzymatica , said the remedy had been five years in the making , adding : ` it is pretty revolutionary . ` the common cold is a virus which binds to the mucus membranes of the nose , mouth and eyes . it is taken up by human cells and multiplies . ` once someone is infected , the virus moves to the throat area , where the first symptoms are a sore throat around 20 hours after the virus takes hold . ` the spray works because the enzyme forms a temporary , invisible barrier on the membranes preventing the virus being taken up . by . daniel bates . being interrupted is so bad for your concentration that even a one minute distraction is enough to completely wipe your short term memory . a study has found that if you are bothered for 60 seconds while trying to focus on something then you will have to start afresh because you ca n't recall what you were doing . the researchers said that their findings should be a warning to anyone with a smartphone as users check the devices around 125 times a day . a study has found that if you are bothered for 60 seconds while trying to focus on something then you will have to start afresh because you can ¿ t recall what you were doing -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . people who joke about having the memory of a goldfish may have to think again , after scientists have found fish can remember events for up to a fortnight . canadian researchers trained fish to locate food before removing them from the tank for 12 days . when the fish were later reintroduced , motion-tracking software revealed they could identify the precise location of the food . the study looked at african cichlids , a popular aquarium species which has previously been shown to demonstrate complex behaviours , including aggression . working on the assumption they could be capable of advanced memory tasks , each fish was trained to enter a particular zone of an aquarium to be fed , with each training session lasting twenty minutes . after three days , the fish were given a 12-day rest period . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . they were later reintroduced into their training arena , and their movements recorded with motion-tracking software . and the software revealed the fish returned to the spot where it found food . it shows that humans are more similar to goldfish than they might think as the animals have a memory that lasts just three seconds . the us researchers asked test participants to outline an answer to an exam and then write their response under three conditions . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . ` the enzyme does n't kill the virus , it effectively disarms it because it stops it being taken up with human cells , so the cold and its symptoms ca n't progress . ' trypsin , which is found in the pancreas of deep-sea cod , becomes more efficient at body temperature , making it very effective at stopping the virus when it comes into contact with skin or other tissue . the spray , known as coldzyme , costs from # 9.99 for a 7ml bottle and is being sold by boots from this month . firstly they had to write uninterrupted , secondly they were disrupted three times whilst writing the outline and thirdly they were interrupted three times whilst writing the answer . during each of the one-minute interruptions , the test subjects had to do maths problems . the findings showed that the breaks caused 95 per cent of people taking part to write poorer quality answers . they also wrote less - for those planning to write a paragraph with five points , they only managed to include three even if they did not realise . the study has been hailed as ` breaking new ground ' as it is the first to show the impact that distractions have on the quality of work somebody is trying to carry out . cyrus foroughi , a doctoral student at george mason university , virginia , who led the research , said : ` one minute is more than enough to wipe your short-term memory . ` most interruptions in the real world can last from 10 to 15 minutes to 10 to 15 seconds . ' dr . gary small , a professor of psychiatry at ucla semel institute for . neuroscience and human behaviour , who did not take part in the research , . likened our brains to a computer and said that you have to ` boot it up ' if you flit between tasks . he . said : ` our brains are hardwired to like things that are new . the new . electronic devices offer us this opportunity for novelty . ' do not disturb ? the study shows that humans are more similar to goldfish than they might think as the animals have a memory that lasts just three seconds -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . | science | researchers in virginia say their findings . should be a warning to anyone with a smartphone as users check the . devices around 125 times a day . study hailed as ` breaking . new ground ' as it is the first to show the impact that distractions have . on the quality of work somebody is trying to carry out . | the search for a cure to the common cold came a step closer yesterday -- thanks to the common cod . a unique enzyme found in the arctic species of the fish has the ability to trap the cold virus and stop it in its tracks , scientists claim . they have now adapted the enzyme , called trypsin , into a mouth spray that reduced the spread of the virus in clinical trials by 99 per cent -- effectively curing it . scientists have made a spray using an enzyme found in cod that halved the average number of days that people suffered from the common cold . the unique enzyme found in the arctic species of the fish has the ability to trap the cold virus and stop it in its tracks , scientists claim . the spray works by forming an invisible barrier in the mouth and throat , which stops the virus being taken up by human cells and multiplying . the trials showed that the spray -- made by enzymatica -- also halved the average number of days those who caught a cold had symptoms from 6.5 to three days . dr mats clarsund , head of research and development at enzymatica , said the remedy had been five years in the making , adding : ` it is pretty revolutionary . ` the common cold is a virus which binds to the mucus membranes of the nose , mouth and eyes . it is taken up by human cells and multiplies . ` once someone is infected , the virus moves to the throat area , where the first symptoms are a sore throat around 20 hours after the virus takes hold . ` the spray works because the enzyme forms a temporary , invisible barrier on the membranes preventing the virus being taken up . by . daniel bates . being interrupted is so bad for your concentration that even a one minute distraction is enough to completely wipe your short term memory . a study has found that if you are bothered for 60 seconds while trying to focus on something then you will have to start afresh because you ca n't recall what you were doing . the researchers said that their findings should be a warning to anyone with a smartphone as users check the devices around 125 times a day . a study has found that if you are bothered for 60 seconds while trying to focus on something then you will have to start afresh because you can ¿ t recall what you were doing -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . people who joke about having the memory of a goldfish may have to think again , after scientists have found fish can remember events for up to a fortnight . canadian researchers trained fish to locate food before removing them from the tank for 12 days . when the fish were later reintroduced , motion-tracking software revealed they could identify the precise location of the food . the study is being sold by boots from this month . firstly they had to write uninterrupted , secondly they were disrupted three times whilst writing the outline and thirdly they were interrupted three times whilst writing the answer . during each of the one-minute interruptions , the test subjects had to do maths problems . the findings showed that the breaks caused 95 per cent of people taking part to write poorer quality answers . they also wrote less - for those planning to write a paragraph with five points , they only managed to include three even if they did not realise . the study has been hailed as ` breaking new ground ' as it is the first to show the impact that distractions have on the quality of work somebody is trying to carry out . cyrus foroughi , a doctoral student at george mason university , virginia , who led the research , said : ` one minute is more than enough to wipe your short-term memory . ` most interruptions in the real world can last from 10 to 15 minutes to 10 to 15 seconds . ' dr . gary small , a professor of psychiatry at ucla semel institute for . neuroscience and human behaviour , who did not take part in the research , . likened our brains to a computer and said that you have to ` boot it up ' if you flit between tasks . he . said : ` our brains are hardwired to like things that are new . the new . electronic devices offer us this opportunity for novelty . ' do not disturb ? the study shows that humans are more similar to goldfish than they might think as the animals have a memory that lasts just three seconds -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . | Researchers have developed a mouth spray using an enzyme found in Arctic cod that reduces the spread of the common cold virus by 99% in clinical trials. The spray forms an invisible barrier in the mouth and throat, stopping the virus from being taken up by human cells and multiplying. Additionally, a study finds that even a one-minute distraction can completely wipe short-term memory, requiring individuals to start over. | 2,681 |
a young waitress has claimed that england footballer aaron lennon grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top as he partied in the vip suite of a nightclub . the 18-year-old reportedly fled to the toilet in tears and afterwards told police that the # 55,000-a-week tottenham winger had left her with a bruise below her eye . eating out just once a week raises your risk of suffering from high blood pressure . those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension -- elevated blood pressure -- with just one extra meal out a week raising the odds by six per cent , a study found . eating out is associated with higher calorie , saturated fat and salt intake -- all causes of high blood pressure . scroll down for video . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . the 28-year-old , who is on loan to everton , was reportedly interviewed by officers under caution over the alleged assault earlier this month . a teenage waitress claims england footballer aaron lennon -lrb- pictured playing for everton -rrb- grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top . after taking part in everton 's 1-0 win at home against southampton on april 4 , lennon is thought to have headed to suede nightclub in manchester with friends . lennon , who has 21 england caps , lives in a penthouse apartment in the city centre . that night , the venue , which is popular with premier league footballers , was packed with hundreds who had come to see singer trey songz perform . a study found that just one extra meal out a week raising the odds of having high blood pressure by six per cent . stock photo . a team at duke-nus graduate medical school in singapore found 27.4 per cent of the population suffered from pre-hypertension . of these , 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals out per week , the american journal of hypertension reported . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . but later in the evening , the waitress claimed to have been attacked by the player in the vip section - where booths cost # 2,000 . she was interviewed by greater manchester police four days later . a source told the sun 's michael hamilton and dean wilkins that the girl , who is ` very pretty ' , had worked at the club for just under a year . he added that the footballer and his friends were ` spending a lot of money on drinks ' . police are investigating the alleged incident at suede nightclub -lrb- pictured -rrb- in manchester which is popular with premier league stars . on the night of april 4 , singer trey songz -lrb- right -rrb- performed at the venue . ` she got really upset , left what she was doing and rushed to the toilet , ' the source said . ` she came out about an hour later and was annoyed security had not done anything and kicked lennon out . ` she says he grabbed her and ripped her top and then slapped her . ' professor tazeen jafar , of duke-nus graduate medical school singapore -lrb- duke-nus -rrb- , designed and supervised a study to find behaviour associated with hypertension in a young adult population in south east asia . her team surveyed 501 university students , aged 18 to 40 , in singapore . figures on blood pressure , body mass index -lrb- bmi -rrb- and lifestyle , including meals eaten away from home and physical activity levels , were collected . the association with hypertension was then determined . researchers in singapore found those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension . stock photo . using statistical analysis , the researchers found that pre-hypertension was found in 27.4 per cent of the total population , and 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals away from home per week ; while the gender breakdown showed that pre-hypertension was much more prevalent in men -lrb- 49 per cent -rrb- than in women -lrb- nine per cent -rrb- . the couple had an adopted son . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . this week 's warm weather may have tempted you to take a dip in the uk 's usually chilly waters . and if you had , you would n't have been the only one swimming around the coastline . billions of jellyfish have appeared in our waters , apparently attracted by the higher sea temperatures . the findings showed those who had pre-hypertension or hypertension were more likely to eat more meals away from home per week , have a higher mean bmi , have lower mean physical activity levels , and be current smokers . the novel finding of the study , published online by the american journal of hypertension , was the link that dr. jafar 's team was able to show between pre-hypertension and hypertension with meals eaten away from home . on april 15 , the day before lennon 's 28th birthday , he was interviewed by police officers on suspicion of assault . sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the researchers said that what was also significant was that even eating one extra meal out , raised the odds of pre-hypertension by six per cent . dr jafar said : ` while there have been studies conducted in the united states and japan to find behaviours associated with hypertension , very few have surveyed a south east asian population . ` our research plugs that gap and highlights lifestyle factors associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension that are potentially modifiable , and would be applicable to young adults globally , especially those of asian descent . ' she said future studies should examine the effect of lifestyle modification programmes on blood pressure levels of at-risk people . police confirmed no arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing . a greater manchester police spokesman told mailonline : ` on wednesday 8 april 2015 , police were called following reports an 18-year old woman had been assaulted at suede night club , longworth street , manchester city centre on sunday 5 april 2015 . ' a man has been interviewed under caution . no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ' mailonline has contacted mr lennon 's agent and club for comment . scroll down for video . making waves : billions of barrel jellyfish have been spotted in water off the coast of devon and cornwall . hundreds of the barrel jellyfish -- each the size of a dustbin lid -- have been hauled in by fishermen on the devon and cornish coast , with dozens of sightings reported to the authorities . passengers aboard a sea life cruise were stunned after coming across a giant swarm of thousands of the jellyfish -- the largest species found in south-west england -- over a mile in length on wednesday . the jellyfish , which can grow up to six feet and weigh 55lb , were sighted just off pendennis point near falmouth , cornwall . keith leeves , captain of ak wildlife cruises , said : ` it was eerie and a little unnerving . ` there were thousands of them . i 've never seen anything like that in all the years i 've been doing this -- it was spectacular . ' invasion : experts believe the barrel jellyfish , which can grow up to six feet , have been attracted by the warmer waters and a lack of predators . experts say their stings are not powerful enough to do any serious harm , but warn swimmers that it is best not to touch them . matt slater of the cornwall wildlife trust said it was ` difficult to say what is causing their appearance , but it could be because there is more plankton for the jellyfish to feed on because of warmer waters ' . steve hussey , from the devon wildlife trust , says the increase could be because of fewer predators in the region 's seas . ` the leatherback turtle is struggling at the moment , which means there are less of them to eat the jellyfish . ' | health | those who often dine out are more likely to have elevated blood pressure . eating out is associated with higher calorie , saturated fat and salt intake . researchers found 27.4 % of singapore 's population had pre-hypertension . of these , more than a third ate more than 12 meals out every week . | a young waitress has claimed that england footballer aaron lennon grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top as he partied in the vip suite of a nightclub . the 18-year-old reportedly fled to the toilet in tears and afterwards told police that the # 55,000-a-week tottenham winger had left her with a bruise below her eye . eating out just once a week raises your risk of suffering from high blood pressure . those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension -- elevated blood pressure -- with just one extra meal out a week raising the odds by six per cent , a study found . eating out is associated with higher calorie , saturated fat and salt intake -- all causes of high blood pressure . scroll down for video . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . the 28-year-old , who is on loan to everton , was reportedly interviewed by officers under caution over the alleged assault earlier this month . a teenage waitress claims england footballer aaron lennon -lrb- pictured playing for everton -rrb- grabbed her , slapped her and researchers found that pre-hypertension was found in 27.4 per cent of the total population , and 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals away from home per week ; while the gender breakdown showed that pre-hypertension was much more prevalent in men -lrb- 49 per cent -rrb- than in women -lrb- nine per cent -rrb- . the couple had an adopted son . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . this week 's warm weather may have tempted you to take a dip in the uk 's usually chilly waters . and if you had , you would n't have been the only one swimming around the coastline . billions of jellyfish have appeared in our waters , apparently attracted by the higher sea temperatures . the findings showed those who had pre-hypertension or hypertension were more likely to eat more meals away from home per week , have a higher mean bmi , have lower mean physical activity levels , and be current smokers . the novel finding of the study , published online by the american journal of hypertension , was the link that dr. jafar 's team was able to show between pre-hypertension and hypertension with meals eaten away from home . on april 15 , the day before lennon 's 28th birthday , he was interviewed by police officers on suspicion of assault . sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the researchers said that what was also significant was that even eating one extra meal out , raised the odds of pre-hypertension by six per cent . dr jafar said : ` while there have been studies conducted in the united states and japan to find behaviours associated with hypertension , very few have surveyed a south east asian population . ` our research plugs that gap and highlights lifestyle factors associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension that are potentially modifiable , and would be applicable to young adults globally , especially those of asian descent . ' she said future studies should examine the effect of lifestyle modification programmes on blood pressure levels of at-risk people . police confirmed no arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing . a greater manchester police spokesman told mailonline : ` on wednesday 8 april 2015 , police were called following reports an 18-year old woman had been assaulted at suede night club , longworth street , manchester city centre on sunday 5 april 2015 . ' a man has been interviewed under caution . no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ' mailonline has contacted mr lennon 's agent and club for comment . scroll down for video . making waves : billions of barrel jellyfish have been spotted in water off the coast of devon and cornwall . hundreds of the barrel jellyfish the region 's seas . ` the leatherback turtle is struggling at the moment , which means there are less of them to eat the jellyfish . ' | new : a study finds that eating out just once a week increases the risk of high blood pressure. researchers say that frequent dining out or feasting on takeaways leads to higher calorie, saturated fat and salt intake, all causes of high blood pressure.; | 2,681 |
stephanie scott was due to get married to her partner of five years aaron leeson-woolley . police will begin an autopsy on stephanie scott 's body to determine how she was killed . ms scott 's remains have been transported to glebe morgue in sydney , and a nsw department of justice spokeswoman confirmed state coroner michael barnes has ordered that an autopsy be carried out this week . this comes after it has emerged detectives who are leading the investigation into the death of stephanie scott will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer . by . anna hodgekiss . published : . 12:13 est , 5 december 2012 . | . updated : . 06:20 est , 10 december 2012 . school cleaner vincent stanford , who moved to leeton from holland over a year ago with his mother and brother , was charged with ms scott 's murder on thursday . the 26-year-old leeton high school teacher was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland six days before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry her partner of five years . nsw police will get in contact with their counterparts in the netherlands to determine if the accused 24-year-old murderer had any relevant history there , aap reports . stanford has reportedly been uncooperative with investigators . daily mail australia has contacted nsw police for comment . it has also emerged that one of the last actions of ms scott was to send an email to the bus company hired for her wedding , confirming transportation for guests . the revelation follows after police discovered the charred remains of a woman 's body around 5pm on friday after they were directed to cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw by stanford 's family . it 's further alleged a gasoline can had been found nearby . police were lead to the place where stephanie scott 's remains were found , by the family of her accused killer . her body was discovered on friday evening around 5pm in cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw . a ` pacemaker ' has been implanted in to the brain of an alzheimer 's patient in a bid to reduce memory loss . the device , which uses deep brain stimulation , has already been used in thousands of people with parkinson 's disease as possible means of boosting memory and reversing cognitive decline . now the first patient in the us has undergone the delicate surgery to try and halt the effects of dementia , which slowly robs its mostly elderly victims of a lifetime of memories and the ability to perform the simplest of daily tasks . a diseased brain - showing the effects of dementia . the new device appears to keep brain neurons active and help prevent cognitive decline . instead of focusing on drug treatments , many of which have failed in recent clinical trials , the researchers at the johns hopkins university school of medicine are looking at the use of the low-voltage electrical charges delivered directly to the brain . as part of a preliminary safety study in 2010 , the devices were implanted in six alzheimer 's patients in canada . stephanie scott -lrb- right -rrb- , pictured with her fiancé aaron leeson-woolley , was last seen on easter sunday . it is understood stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family . on saturday - the day which english and drama teacher ms scott was set to marry her fiance aaron leeson-woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be . in a poignant move , the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place . her father robert scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on saturday at mountford park in leeton . the 26-year-old was last seen on easter sunday , when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher . ms scott , pictured on a wine tour for her hen party last month in canberra last month with her mother merrilyn . the trial showed that patients with mild forms of the disorder showed sustained increases in glucose metabolism - an indicator that brain neurons are working - over a 13-month period . most alzheimer 's disease patients show decreases in glucose metabolism over the same period . on saturday , the day ms scott was due to marry fiance aaron leeson-woolley , a memorial was held . aaron leeson-woolley was comforted by friends and family at the heartbreaking service at the weekend . ` stephanie was a bright , intelligent and fun-loving woman who has impacted on many people here today , ' mr scott said at his daughter 's memorial on saturday . ` our wishes for the future are that this stays in your minds and you remember her . ` i 'm sure she 'd wish for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was . ' paul b. rosenberg , associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at the johns hopkins university school of medicine , said : ` recent failures in alzheimer 's disease trials using drugs such as those designed to reduce the build-up of `` plaques '' in the brain have sharpened the need for alternative strategies . ` this is a very different approach , whereby we are trying to enhance the function of the brain mechanically . it 's a whole new avenue for potential treatment for a disease becoming all the more common with the aging of the population . ' some 40 dementia patients in the us are expected to receive the deep brain stimulation implant over the next year -lrb- posed by model -rrb- . ms scott 's grief-stricken fiance aaron leeson-woolley was too upset to take the stage , but was supported by loved ones to release yellow balloons into the air to commemorate her life . a vigil has been created at the school where the popular 26-year-old teacher taught drama and english . some 40 patients are expected to receive the deep brain stimulation implant over the next year or so at johns hopkins and four other institutions in the u.s. . the procedure involves drilling holes into the skull to implant wires into the fornix on either side of the brain . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . the fornix is a brain pathway instrumental in bringing information to the hippocampus , the portion of the brain where learning begins and memories are made , and where the earliest symptoms of alzheimer 's appear to arise . the wires are attached to a pacemaker-like device , the ` stimulator , ' which generates tiny electrical impulses into the brain 130 times a second . the patients do n't feel the current , said dr rosenberg . for the trial , all of the patients will be implanted with the devices . half will have their stimulators turned on two weeks after surgery , while the other half will have their stimulators turned on after one year . neither the patients nor the doctors treating them will know which group gets an early or later start . ` deep brain stimulation might prove to be a useful mechanism for treating alzheimer 's disease , or it might help us develop less invasive treatments based on the same mechanism , ' said dr rosenberg . by 2050 , the number of people age 65 and older with alzheimer 's disease may triple , experts say , from 5.2 million to a projected 11 million to 16 million , unless effective treatments are found . | health | device already used in people with parkinson 's disease as possible means reversing cognitive decline . early trials show the device appears to keep brain neurons active . high hopes will be viable alternative to drug treatments . | ms scott was to send an email to the bus company hired for her wedding , confirming transportation for guests . the revelation follows after police discovered the charred remains of a woman 's body around 5pm on friday after they were directed to cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw by stanford 's family . it 's further alleged a gasoline can had been found nearby . police were lead to the place where stephanie scott 's remains were found , by the family of her accused killer . her body was discovered on friday evening around 5pm in cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw . a ` pacemaker ' has been implanted in to the brain of an alzheimer 's patient in a bid to reduce memory loss . the device , which uses deep brain stimulation , has already been used in thousands of people with parkinson 's disease as possible means of boosting memory and reversing cognitive decline . now the first patient in the us has undergone the delicate surgery to try and halt the effects of dementia , which slowly robs its mostly elderly victims of a lifetime of memories and the ability to perform the simplest of daily tasks . a diseased brain - showing the effects of dementia . the new device appears to keep brain neurons active and help prevent cognitive decline . instead of focusing on drug treatments , many of which have failed in recent clinical trials , the researchers at the johns hopkins university school of medicine are looking at the use of the low-voltage electrical charges delivered directly to the brain . as part of a preliminary safety study in 2010 , the devices were implanted in six alzheimer 's patients in canada . stephanie scott -lrb- right -rrb- , pictured with her fiancé aaron leeson-woolley , was last seen on easter sunday . it is understood stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family . on saturday - the day which english and drama teacher ms scott was set to marry her fiance aaron leeson-woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be . in a poignant move , the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place . her father robert scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on saturday at mountford park in leeton . the 26-year-old was last seen on easter sunday , when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher . ms scott , pictured on a wine tour for her hen party last month in canberra last month with her mother merrilyn . the trial showed that patients with mild forms of the disorder showed sustained increases in glucose metabolism - an indicator that brain neurons are working - over a 13-month period . most alzheimer 's disease patients show decreases in glucose metabolism over the same period . on saturday , the day ms scott was due to marry fiance aaron leeson-woolley , a memorial was held . aaron leeson-woolley was comforted by friends and family at the heartbreaking service at the weekend . ` stephanie was a bright , intelligent and fun-loving woman who has impacted on many people here today , ' mr scott said at his daughter 's memorial on saturday . ` our wishes for the future are that this stays in your minds and you remember her . ` i 'm sure she 'd wish for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was . ' paul b. rosenberg , associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at the johns hopkins university school of medicine , said : ` recent failures in alzheimer 's disease trials using drugs such as those designed to reduce the build-up of `` plaques '' in the brain have sharpened the need for alternative strategies . ` this is a very different approach , whereby we are trying to enhance the function of the brain mechanically . it 's a whole new avenue for potential treatment for a disease becoming all the more common with the aging of the population . ' some 40 dementia patients in the us are expected to receive the deep brain stimulation implant over the next year -lrb- posed by model -rrb- . ms scott 's grief-stricken fiance aaron leeson-woolley alzheimer 's disease , or it might help us develop less invasive treatments based on the same mechanism , ' said dr rosenberg . by 2050 , the number of people age 65 and older with alzheimer 's disease may triple , experts say , from 5.2 million to a projected 11 million to 16 million , unless effective treatments are found . | A new device has been implanted in an Alzheimer's patient's brain to reduce memory loss. The device uses deep brain stimulation and has already been used in thousands of people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers are looking at the use of low-voltage electrical charges delivered directly to the brain instead of focusing on drug treatments. In a preliminary safety study, the devices were implanted in six Alzheimer's patients in Canada. The trial showed that patients with mild forms of the disorder showed sustained increases in glucose metabolism over a 13-month period. | 2,681 |
a young woman born with no ligaments is suffering a condition so rare doctors have not been able to diagnose it . lucy foran has launched a worldwide search , desperate to find others born with a similar condition . the 20-year-old has no ligaments , the connective tissues that hold joints together . all her joints are either partially or fully dislocated , leaving her unable to run or jump . stephanie scott was due to get married to her partner of five years aaron leeson-woolley . police will begin an autopsy on stephanie scott 's body to determine how she was killed . ms scott 's remains have been transported to glebe morgue in sydney , and a nsw department of justice spokeswoman confirmed state coroner michael barnes has ordered that an autopsy be carried out this week . this comes after it has emerged detectives who are leading the investigation into the death of stephanie scott will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer . school cleaner vincent stanford , who moved to leeton from holland over a year ago with his mother and brother , was charged with ms scott 's murder on thursday . the 26-year-old leeton high school teacher was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland six days before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry her partner of five years . nsw police will get in contact with their counterparts in the netherlands to determine if the accused 24-year-old murderer had any relevant history there , aap reports . stanford has reportedly been uncooperative with investigators . daily mail australia has contacted nsw police for comment . it has also emerged that one of the last actions of ms scott was to send an email to the bus company hired for her wedding , confirming transportation for guests . the revelation follows after police discovered the charred remains of a woman 's body around 5pm on friday after they were directed to cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw by stanford 's family . it 's further alleged a gasoline can had been found nearby . scroll down for video . lucy foran , 20 , is a medical mystery . she was born with no ligaments , the connective tissues that hold joints together . this is so rare that doctors are unable to diagnose her . all of miss foran 's joints are either fully or partially dislocated , leaving her unable to run or jump . she endures gruelling physiotherapy sessions with melissa loche -lrb- the pair are pictured left and right -rrb- to strengthen her muscles . and she also experiences problems with her lungs , feet and eyes , 7 news reported . doctors have been unable to diagnose the condition , so her family , who she lives with in queensland , australia , have dubbed it the ` lucy syndrome ' . every day she completes a gruelling physiotherapy routine to strengthen her muscles . her physiotherapist melissa loche said the fact miss foran is able to walk with her condition is remarkable , and credits her hard work in her daily sessions . police were lead to the place where stephanie scott 's remains were found , by the family of her accused killer . her body was discovered on friday evening around 5pm in cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw . stephanie scott -lrb- right -rrb- , pictured with her fiancé aaron leeson-woolley , was last seen on easter sunday . it is understood stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family . on saturday - the day which english and drama teacher ms scott was set to marry her fiance aaron leeson-woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be . in a poignant move , the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place . her father robert scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on saturday at mountford park in leeton . the 26-year-old was last seen on easter sunday , when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher . all her joints are dislocated either fully or partially , she said . she told 7 news journalists : ` lucy 's tolerance to pain is quite remarkable . she goes above and beyond what many people would be able to do . ' now miss foran has began a global hunt find out if there is anyone else with her condition . miss foran lives with her parents in queensland , australia . she is now searching for others like her . ' i would be the happiest girl in the world just to know that someone out there is like me , ' she said . her physiotherappist melissa loche says miss foran has a higher pain threshold than most people . the fact she is able to walk is down to her own hard work during physio sessions , she said . ' i would be the happiest girl in the world just to know that someone out there is like me , ' she said . ms scott , pictured on a wine tour for her hen party last month in canberra last month with her mother merrilyn . on saturday , the day ms scott was due to marry fiance aaron leeson-woolley , a memorial was held . aaron leeson-woolley was comforted by friends and family at the heartbreaking service at the weekend . ` stephanie was a bright , intelligent and fun-loving woman who has impacted on many people here today , ' mr scott said at his daughter 's memorial on saturday . ` our wishes for the future are that this stays in your minds and you remember her . ` i 'm sure she 'd wish for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was . ' ms scott 's grief-stricken fiance aaron leeson-woolley was too upset to take the stage , but was supported by loved ones to release yellow balloons into the air to commemorate her life . her doctors said it would help them to see how the condition develops , and the journey someone else is on . despite her mysterious condition , miss foran manages to stay positive , and is grateful for her family 's love and support . she considers herself ` lucky ' , she said . she added : ` i 've got a family that loves me regardless of what 's going on with my bones . ' a father desperate to prevent his children suffering has launched gave up his job to find a cure for his children 's rare degenerative disease . daniel and julien sireau , aged 10 and 12 , have black bone disease -- also known as alkaptonuria -lrb- aku -rrb- -- which will cause them to develop severe early-onset osteoarthritis unless a cure can be found . the genetic disease causes the bones , cartilage , urine and earwax to turn black . it also results in brittle bones and heart disease . desperate to prevent his children suffering , in april this year he launched a clinical trial into a treatment he believes could stop their rare disease progressing . if the drug trial is successful , the pill could be offered to all patients with the same genetic condition . a vigil has been created at the school where the popular 26-year-old teacher taught drama and english . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | health | lucy foran , 20 , was born with no ligaments leaving all her joints dislocated . physiotherapy session means she can walk , but she ca n't run or jump . she also experiences problems with her lungs , feet and eyes . doctors say she is a medical mystery and can not diagnose the problem . her family have dubbed it the ` lucy syndrome ' after discovering it 's so rare . she is now searching for others suffering similar symptoms . | a young woman born with no ligaments is suffering a condition so rare doctors have not been able to diagnose it . lucy foran has launched a worldwide search , desperate to find others born with a similar condition . the 20-year-old has no ligaments , the connective tissues that hold joints together . all her joints are either partially or fully dislocated , leaving her unable to run or jump . stephanie scott was due to get married to her partner of five years aaron leeson-woolley . police will begin an autopsy on stephanie scott 's body to determine how she was killed . ms scott 's remains have been transported to glebe morgue in sydney , and a nsw department of justice spokeswoman confirmed state coroner michael barnes has ordered that an autopsy be carried out this week . this comes after it has emerged detectives who are leading the investigation into the death of stephanie scott will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer . school cleaner vincent stanford , who moved to leeton from holland over a year ago with his mother and brother , was charged with ms scott 's murder on thursday . the 26-year-old leeton high school teacher was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland six days before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry her partner of five years . nsw police will get in contact with their counterparts in the netherlands strengthen her muscles . her physiotherapist melissa loche said the fact miss foran is able to walk with her condition is remarkable , and credits her hard work in her daily sessions . police were lead to the place where stephanie scott 's remains were found , by the family of her accused killer . her body was discovered on friday evening around 5pm in cocoparra national park north of griffith , nsw . stephanie scott -lrb- right -rrb- , pictured with her fiancé aaron leeson-woolley , was last seen on easter sunday . it is understood stanford was familiar to the area and went on regular camping trips to the national park on many occasions with his family . on saturday - the day which english and drama teacher ms scott was set to marry her fiance aaron leeson-woolley - a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be . in a poignant move , the memorial service took place at the same time as when her wedding ceremony was due to take place . her father robert scott spoke to the gathered mourners on behalf of his family and friends who were united in their grief on saturday at mountford park in leeton . the 26-year-old was last seen on easter sunday , when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher . all her joints are dislocated either fully or partially , she said . she told 7 news journalists : ` lucy 's tolerance to pain is quite remarkable . for that to be the case and you could remember her for the great little girl she was . ' ms scott 's grief-stricken fiance aaron leeson-woolley was too upset to take the stage , but was supported by loved ones to release yellow balloons into the air to commemorate her life . her doctors said it would help them to see how the condition develops , and the journey someone else is on . despite her mysterious condition , miss foran manages to stay positive , and is grateful for her family 's love and support . she considers herself ` lucky ' , she said . she added : ` i 've got a family that loves me regardless of what 's going on with my bones . ' a father desperate to prevent his children suffering has launched gave up his job to find a cure for his children 's rare degenerative disease . daniel and julien sireau , aged 10 and 12 , have black bone disease -- also known as alkaptonuria -lrb- aku -rrb- -- which will cause them to develop severe early-onset osteoarthritis unless a cure can be found . the genetic disease causes the bones , cartilage , urine and earwax to turn black . it also results in brittle bones and heart disease . desperate to prevent his children suffering , in april this year he launched a clinical trial into a treatment he believes could stop their rare disease progressing . if the drug trial is successful , the pill could be offered to all patients with the same genetic condition . a vigil has been created at the school where the popular 26-year-old teacher taught drama and english . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | A 20-year-old woman named Lucy Foran has a rare condition where she was born without ligaments, causing her joints to be partially or fully dislocated. Despite this, she is determined to stay positive and is searching for others with similar conditions. Meanwhile, a father has given up his job to find a cure for his children's rare degenerative disease, Black Bone Disease, which causes bones to turn black and leads to severe osteoarthritis and heart disease. | 2,681 |
honesty is key in any relationship -- but almost half of us lie to our partners about our finances , a study has revealed . forty-five per cent of britons have lied about their earnings , spending , bills or credit cards . and 41 per cent said they were in the dark about their partner 's finances . around one in five have lied to a partner about what they earn , with 10 per cent of those surveyed having understated their salary , four per cent having overstated it and another four per cent admitting to lying in both ways . the survey by financial guide money advice service found 45 per cent of brion have lied about their earnings , spending and credit cars , and 41 per cent of people surveyed di n't know how much their partner earned . of those who downplayed their wages , the main reason was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less . however some said they lied to make sure their partner was with them for the right reasons -- and not because of their bank account . we reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars . this week : jennifer aniston 's arms . jennifer looking toned at the 2015 vanity fair oscar party hosted by graydon carter . in a versace gown at this year 's oscars , jennifer aniston showed off her well-toned arms . the 46-year-old works out three times a week with her long-term trainer , mandy ingber . sessions include 20-25 minutes of spinning , followed by 45 minutes of yoga . on other days , she might do anything from 40 minutes cycling to ten minutes each of core work , spinning and running . when she stays at a hotel , aniston takes 3.6 kg weights with her . she says exercise , plus meditation , is her ` ultimate stress reliever ' . her pt sessions include 20-25 minutes of spinning , followed by 45 minutes of yoga . if you open your suitcase after leaving the airport with damaged goods inside , this might be the reason why . an airport luggage conveyor belt has a novel way of separating bags into the correct queues - but it 's a somewhat cut and thrust job . as the suitcases whizz round on the belt , out of nowhere a mechanical arm slams into the bags and and thrusts them onto a lower track . the red and black luggage moves along the conveyor after being taken from the plane . what to try : . the medicine ball overhead press is great for upper arms . ideally , use a weighted medicine ball , but a football is fine for beginners . hold the ball in both hands above your head , arms extended straight but elbows not locked . keeping arms vertical , lower the ball behind you by bending the elbows . go as far as 90 degrees , then straighten the arms . repeat 12-15 times and do two sets . the majority of insecure workers who exaggerated their salary to a partner because they did n't think they would stand a chance otherwise . not wanting a partner to think they earned more came in second . the research by financial guide money advice service also found that 24 per cent lied to their partners about what they spend on themselves . for women clothes were the biggest reason for lying , with 66 per cent fibbing about the cost of their wardrobe , while for men , technology purchases had caused 27 per cent to lie . the main reason for lying , the survey found , was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less . of the women who lied about how much they spend on themselves , two-thirds were n't honest with their partners about how much they spent on clothes and shoes . one in four men lied about technology purchases . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- from the workshops of rome to the catwalks of paris , this month icon delves into the world of fashion . from the capital of couture , myleene klass goes back stage at paris fashion week to find out what it takes to turn a clothing item into an icon . valentino . for almost half a century at the head of his eponymous label , valentino dressed the most glamorous women in the world , from jackie kennedy to julia roberts . his name has become synonymous with elegance and his fashion house remains just one of just fifteen that are officially allowed to call themselves `` haute couture . '' valentino invited icon to his home , a 17th century french chateau outside paris , to take a look at some of his greatest designs . anna dello russo . nick hill , from money advice service , says : ` for many couples , honesty is key to their relationship , but our research shows that many people hide the truth from their other half . ` some people are comfortable telling their partner the truth about their finances , while others opt to hide their income or spending in order to avoid having a difficult conversation . ` the important thing to take away from this research is that money should not be a taboo subject within a relationship . paris fashion week -- a mecca for style watchers , trend surfers and the high priests of design . between fashion shows , myleene klass goes to meet the fashion director of japanese vogue , anna dello russo -- a self-confessed fashion addict who has 4,000 pairs of shoes to prove it . her blog is visited by 25,000 users daily , who log on to see the latest outfits she is wearing . myleene gets an exclusive look inside the closet of this modern-day style icon at her room in the ritz . louboutin . fish scales , spider webs and the columns of buildings -- for christian louboutin , inspiration comes from the most unlikely of sources . the high priest of the high heel has transformed footwear into fantasy and the wearers into wonder women who walk tall . louboutin prefers not to divulge his client list but his shoes are n't so discreet . they speak volumes as they flash their iconic red soles on the feet of pop stars and princesses -- from the first lady of france , carla bruni , to lady gaga and madonna . the styles of his shoes have changed over his 20-year career but one thing has remained the same -- the heels are always high . icon went to the master cobbler 's atelier in paris to discover the sources of his inspiration and to see how a pair of stilettos are made . watch the show at the times below : thursday 24 march : 1130 , 1730 saturday 26 march : 0630 , 1500 , 2230 sunday 27 march : 0330 , 0730 , 1830 -lrb- all times gmt -rrb- . suddenly the mechanical arm springs into action giving the luggage some brute force . and with a sharp movement , the red and black case is passed down onto a lower conveyor belt . the mechanism appears to work on a sensor system , ensuring it strikes out at the centre of the luggage so as to not spin it , but what might shock is the force of the action . it is not known where this video was taken , although it is believed to be an international airport . however baggage pushers like this are used at airports all over the world , with dutch company vanderlande market leaders in the machinery . ` it is vital to know where you stand in order to protect your finances both during a relationship and when coming out of one and you 'll feel much more positive , open and honest about your relationship as a result . ' their ` parallel pusher , ' similar to the one in this video , is a widely used horizontal divert pusher that sorts single bags to one destination only . when the pusher is activated , a pusher plate operates at 90 degrees to the transport direction and pushes the bag into a destination or onto a connection conveyor . this suitcase is set for a ride on a different conveyor in a matter of seconds . the arm extends out to separate the luggage in the hope it arrives with its owner . the video , after being uploaded to youtube , has been met with mixed responses . user stephanie o wrote : ` this is the real reason why your baggage is destroyed at the airport ' , while sarah cartwright added : ` vicious airport baggage packer . ' dmtryp says what most people would think on viewing the video , writing : ` hope none of the souvenirs were made out of glass or ceramics . ' | health | jennifer aniston , 46 , showed off her well-toned arms at the oscars . she works out three times a week with her long-term trainer , mandy ingber . what to try : the medicine ball overhead press is great for upper arms . | honesty is key in any relationship -- but almost half of us lie to our partners about our finances , a study has revealed . forty-five per cent of britons have lied about their earnings , spending , bills or credit cards . and 41 per cent said they were in the dark about their partner 's finances . around one in five have lied to a partner about what they earn , with 10 per cent of those surveyed having understated their salary , four per cent having overstated it and another four per cent admitting to lying in both ways . the survey by financial guide money advice service found 45 per cent of brion have lied about their earnings , spending and credit cars , and 41 per cent of people surveyed di n't know how much their partner earned . of those who downplayed their wages , the main reason was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less . however some said they lied to make sure their partner was with them for the right reasons -- and not because of their bank account . we reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars . this week : jennifer aniston 's arms . jennifer looking toned at the 2015 vanity fair oscar party hosted by graydon carter . in a versace gown at this year 's oscars , jennifer aniston showed off her well-toned arms . the 46-year-old works out three times a week with her long-term trainer , mandy ingber . sessions include 20-25 minutes of spinning , followed by 45 minutes of yoga . on other days , she might do anything from 40 minutes cycling to ten minutes each of core work , spinning and running . when she stays at a hotel , aniston takes 3.6 kg weights with her . she says exercise , plus meditation , is her ` ultimate stress reliever ' . her pt sessions include 20-25 minutes of spinning , followed by 45 minutes of yoga . if you open your suitcase after leaving the airport with damaged goods inside , this might be the reason why . an airport luggage conveyor belt has a novel way of separating bags into the correct queues - but it 's a somewhat cut and thrust job . as the suitcases whizz round on the belt , out of nowhere a mechanical arm slams into the bags and and thrusts them onto a lower track . the red and black luggage moves along the conveyor after being taken from the plane . what to try : . the medicine ball overhead press is great for upper arms . ideally , use a weighted medicine ball , but a football is fine for beginners . hold the ball in both hands above your head , arms extended straight but elbows not locked . keeping arms vertical , lower the ball behind you by bending the elbows . go as far as 90 degrees , then straighten the arms name has become synonymous with elegance and his fashion house remains just one of just fifteen that are officially allowed to call themselves `` haute couture . '' valentino invited icon to his home , a 17th century french chateau outside paris , to take a look at some of his greatest designs . anna dello russo . nick hill , from money advice service , says : ` for many couples , honesty is key to their relationship , but our research shows that many people hide the truth from their other half . ` some people are comfortable telling their partner the truth about their finances , while others opt to hide their income or spending in order to avoid having a difficult conversation . ` the important thing to take away from this research is that money should not be a taboo subject within a relationship . paris fashion week -- a mecca for style watchers , trend surfers and the high priests of design . between fashion shows , myleene klass goes to meet the fashion director of japanese vogue , anna dello russo -- a self-confessed fashion addict who has 4,000 pairs of shoes to prove it . her blog is visited by 25,000 users daily , who log on to see the latest outfits she is wearing . myleene gets an exclusive look inside the closet of this modern-day style icon at her room in the ritz . louboutin . fish scales , spider webs and the columns of buildings -- for christian louboutin , inspiration comes from the most unlikely of sources . the high priest of the high heel has transformed footwear into fantasy and the wearers into wonder women who walk tall . louboutin prefers not to divulge his client list but his shoes are n't so discreet . they speak volumes as they flash their iconic red soles on the feet of pop stars and princesses -- from the first lady of france , carla bruni , to lady gaga and madonna . the styles of his shoes have changed over his 20-year career but one thing has remained the same -- the heels are always high . icon went to the master cobbler 's atelier in paris to discover the sources of his inspiration and to see how a pair of stilettos are made . watch the show at the times below : thursday 24 march : 1130 , 1730 saturday 26 march : 0630 , 1500 , 2230 sunday 27 march : 0330 , 0730 , 1830 -lrb- all times gmt -rrb- . suddenly the mechanical arm springs into action giving the luggage some brute force . and with a sharp movement , the red and black case is passed down onto a lower conveyor belt . the mechanism appears to work on a sensor system , ensuring it strikes out at the centre of the luggage so as to not spin it , but what might shock is the force of the action . it is not known where | The article discusses various topics including relationships, celebrity fitness, airport luggage handling, and fashion. In relationships, a study reveals that 45% of Britons lie to their partners about their finances, with 41% unaware of their partner's earnings. Jennifer Aniston's fitness routine is shared, highlighting her workout sessions with her trainer. At airports, a unique luggage conveyor belt system is shown, where a mechanical arm separates bags into different queues. Finally, the article touches on fashion, featuring Christian Louboutin's shoe designs and Anna Dello Russo's fashion blog. | 2,681 |
a woman strong-armed a man of his flexing title at a football game earlier this month . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- aerosmith announced the cancellation of the remainder of its summer tour thursday , more than a week after the band 's lead singer tumbled off stage in south dakota . aerosmith lead singer steven tyler fell off stage august 5 while dancing to `` love in an elevator . '' `` due to injuries steven tyler sustained last week when he fell from the stage during a concert in sturgis , south dakota , doctors have advised the lead singer to take the time to properly recuperate from the accident that resulted in a broken shoulder and stitches to his head , '' the band said in a statement . the accident happened august 5 during a concert at the sturgis motorcycle rally in western south dakota . utrecht has twelve players on the pitch at one stage during sunday 's 1-1 draw with ajax at the stadion galgenwaard . during a ` flex cam ' break at a philadelphia soul game on april 12 a woman proved that she had the biggest muscles in the room and maybe even the city . no , the home side were n't cheating but instead utrecht winger edouard duplan had no idea he had been substituted midway through the first-half . ever felt constrained by the lamp in your living room or bedroom ? wished you could place it on the other side of the room , but not had the plug socket needed ? well , your mood-lighting dreams are about to come true . video of the unidentified woman 's robust display at the arena football league game has over 300,000 views on youtube . scroll down for video . you call that muscle ? : this man was quick to show his guns on the flex cam on april 12 . about to get flexy : this unidentified woman removed her jacket to show this man what real muscles are . the flex cam is a stadium tradition in which a camera rolls around the audience so that they can display their muscles . in this particular flex cam a woman in the seats held back for a while contemplating whether or not to strut her stuff . she can be seen seated and wearing a denim jacket and laughing when a man in front of her shows his chicken cutlet of a muscle . the woman then makes then the decision to stand up , remove her jacket and reveal her protruding muscles right in his face . the man , feeling a bit defeated , then slumps back into his chair . that 's what you call muscle : this woman flexes her gigantic muscles for all to see . the referee blew on 24 minutes amid confusion utrecht had an extra man on the pitch and marched over to duplan . edouard duplan is spoken to by the referee as utrecht appear to have twelve players on the pitch against ajax . the referee points at substitute tommy oar on the field of the play and duplan appears to realise his mistake . in your face : in case the man in front of her could not see her huge muscles she gave him a closer look . duplan makes his way off the pitch and hops over the advertising hoarding to the utrecht bench on sunday . taking her seat : after this defeated man refuses to make eye contact with the strongest woman in the room , she takes her seat . philips has unveiled its latest foray into smart lighting which , thanks to its wireless and rechargeable features , can be moved wherever you want in your home . the dome-like hue go can be controlled wirelessly from any ios or android device via the philips hue app or any app developed for the lamp . duplan sees the funny side of mishap and laughs with the bench during utrecht 's 1-1 draw with ajax . the frenchman protested but suddenly seemed to realise substitute tommy oar was now on the pitch and soon made his departure . with a hop over the advertising hoardings , duplan saw the funny side and attempted to explain the mix-up to his team-mates on the bench . having briefly had twelve players on the pitch during the first half , utrecht ended the game with 10 , following ramon leeuwin 's sending off in the 87th minute . leeuwin did n't have the best of afternoon 's after putting the ball into his own net to give ajax the lead before gevero markiet equalised for utrecht with five minutes to go . australia international tommy oar replaced team-mate duplan in the 24th minute of the eredivisie clash . scroll down for video . bowl of sunshine : the lamp uses a rechargeable battery and offers three hours of continuous light . when connected to the ` bridge ' , hue go can also be synced to music for a disco effect , as well as to television programmes , films and video games to create more of an atmosphere depending on the mood . the bridge is what links the app to the hi-tech bulbs . linked to wi-fi , it can connect up to 50 bulbs at a time . the bridge also connects a system to the wider world . with it a user can control lights remotely to ward off burglars , for example . mood lighting : the button has seven preset light settings : warm white light , cool daylight , and what philips describe as ` five natural dynamic effects ' that enhance moments such as meditation -lrb- pictured -rrb- . wakey wakey ! the dome-shaped lamp can also be used as a sleep aid and an alarm clock . it gradually dims or increases light intensity to gently encourage sleep or waking . the bowl-shaped lamp uses a rechargeable li-ion battery and offers up to three hours of continuous light after a 90-minute charge . tyler was dancing during `` love in an elevator '' when he fell . he was airlifted to a local hospital for initial treatment before returning to boston , massachusetts , for treatment with his own doctors . `` words ca n't express the sadness i feel for having to cancel this tour , '' said guitarist joe perry . `` we hope we can get the aerosmith machine up and running again as soon as possible . '' `` we never anticipated this tour coming to such a swift and unfortunate ending , '' guitarist brad whitford said . `` our thoughts and prayers go out to steven for a speedy recovery and return to good health . '' tyler 's fall was the second mishap for the lead singer during their tour with zz top . five shows were postponed in july after tyler sprained his leg . rechargeable non -- replaceable li-ion battery . up to 3 hours of light after a 90-minute charge . all shades of white , from warm to cold colour temperatures . 16 million colors . 5 dynamic effects : cozy candle , sunday coffee , meditation , enchanted forest , and night adventure . each dynamic effect has its own mix of colours to set the right mood . will cost $ 100 when it goes on sale in june . uk prices have not yet been announced . it comes with seven preset light settings , including ` warm white light ' , ` cool daylight ' and what philips describe as ` five natural dynamic effects ' . owners can also pick their favorite colour via a ` colour loop ' function . the band said refunds will be issued for all canceled shows . philips has patented the natural dynamic effects which include ` cozy candle ' , ` enchanted forest ' and ` night adventure ' . the company claims that each dynamic effect has its own mix of hues to set the right mood and enhance a moment . perhaps more usefully , the lamp can also be used as a sleep aid and an alarm clock . it gradually dims or increases light intensity to gently encourage sleep or waking . the light will be on sale in the us from june and cost $ 100 . it has gone on sale in the uk and is available at john lewis and amazon for # 79.99 . the bridge -lrb- pictured -rrb- links the app to the hi-tech bulbs . linked to wi-fi via a router , it connects up to 50 bulbs . spooky : when connected to the bridge , hue go can also be synced to music for a disco effect , as well as to television programmes , films and video games to create more of an atmosphere depending on the mood . the dome-like lamp can be controlled wirelessly from any ios or android device via the philips hue app -lrb- pictured -rrb- or any third party app developed for the hue . | sport | utrecht briefly had twelve players on the pitch against ajax on sunday . winger edouard duplan had n't realised he had been substituted . frenchman saw funny side and made his way off the pitch during 1-1 draw . | a woman strong-armed a man of his flexing title at a football game earlier this month . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- aerosmith announced the cancellation of the remainder of its summer tour thursday , more than a week after the band 's lead singer tumbled off stage in south dakota . aerosmith lead singer steven tyler fell off stage august 5 while dancing to `` love in an elevator . '' `` due to injuries steven tyler sustained last week when he fell from the stage during a concert in sturgis , south dakota , doctors have advised the lead singer to take the time to properly recuperate from the accident that resulted in a broken shoulder and stitches to his head , '' the band said in a statement . the accident happened august 5 during a concert at the sturgis motorcycle rally in western south dakota . utrecht has twelve players on the pitch at one stage during sunday 's 1-1 draw with ajax at the stadion galgenwaard . during a ` flex cam ' break at a philadelphia soul game on april 12 a woman proved that she had the biggest muscles in the room and maybe even the city . no , the home side were n't cheating but instead utrecht winger edouard duplan had no idea he had been substituted midway through the first-half . ever felt constrained by the lamp in your living room or bedroom ? wished you could place it on the other side of the room , but not had the plug socket needed ? well , your mood-lighting dreams are about to come true . video of the unidentified woman 's robust display at the arena football league game has over 300,000 views on youtube . scroll down for video . you call that muscle ? : this man was quick to show his guns on the flex cam on april 12 . about to get flexy : this unidentified woman removed her jacket to show this man what real muscles are . the flex cam is a stadium tradition in which a camera rolls around the audience so that they can display their muscles . in this particular flex cam a woman in the seats held back for a while contemplating whether or not to strut her stuff . she can be seen seated and wearing a denim jacket and laughing when a man in front of her shows his chicken cutlet of a muscle . the woman then makes then the decision to stand up , remove her jacket and reveal her protruding muscles right in his face . the man , feeling a bit defeated , then slumps back into his chair . that 's what you call muscle : this woman flexes her gigantic muscles for all to see . the referee blew on 24 minutes amid confusion utrecht had an extra man on the pitch and marched over to duplan . edouard duplan is spoken to by the referee as utrecht appear to have twelve players on the pitch against ajax . the referee points at substitute tommy oar on the field of the play and duplan appears to realise his mistake . in your face : in case the man in front of her could not see her huge muscles she gave him a closer look . duplan makes his way off the pitch and hops over the advertising hoarding to the utrecht bench on sunday . taking her seat : after this defeated man refuses to make eye contact with the strongest woman in the room , she takes her seat . philips has unveiled its latest foray into smart lighting which , thanks to its wireless and rechargeable features , can be moved wherever you want in your home . the dome-like hue go can be controlled wirelessly from any ios or android device via the philips hue app or any app developed for the lamp . duplan sees the funny side of mishap and laughs with the bench during utrecht 's 1-1 draw with ajax . the frenchman protested but suddenly seemed to realise substitute tommy oar was now on the pitch and soon made his departure . with a hop over the advertising hoardings , duplan saw the funny side and attempted to explain the mix-up to his team-mates on the bench . having briefly had twelve players on the pitch during the first half , utrecht ended the game with 10 , following ramon leeuwin 's sending off in the 87th minute . leeuwin did n't have developed for the hue . | In a bizarre incident, a woman showed off her impressive muscles at a Philadelphia Soul game, leaving a man embarrassed. Meanwhile, in a Dutch football match, Utrecht's Edouard Duplan didn't realize he had been substituted, leading to 12 players on the pitch. | 2,681 |
the costa concordia wreck has become highly lucrative for some locals in genoa after it was towed into the southern italy city recently to be scrapped . despite previous criticism of those cashing in on the tragic cruise liner by offering rooms and restaurants with a view of the wreck , opportunistic residents are now also offering boat tours around the stricken vessel . brook lopez dominated twin brother robin with 32 points and nine rebounds as the brooklyn nets beat a weakened portland trail blazers on monday in the only game on the nba schedule . the trail blazers left lamarcus aldridge and others home for the game that was postponed by bad weather on january 26 and could n't stop brook lopez , who shot 15 for 25 from the field . deron williams added 24 points and 10 assists for the nets , who closed in on a play-off spot in the eastern conference by winning for the ninth time in 11 games . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the copyright to a home movie of marilyn monroe `` just sitting around '' with friends will be offered through an online auction this week , according to a man who found the film while researching the actress ' death . it could be one of the oldest bugs in the computer world . microsoft today issued a patch for a major security hole in its windows software that it admitted has been there for 19 years . experts at ibm spotted the bug - and found it was even present in the code for windows 95 . brooklyn nets center brook lopez -lrb- left -rrb- takes aim for the basket around his twin brother robin . brook lopez led the way for the nets scoring 32 points as his side close in on a play-off place . they are in seventh place in the standings , one game ahead of boston and two games up on miami and indiana . damian lillard scored 36 points for the trail blazers , who had won two in a row . meyers leonard had 17 points and 15 rebounds , while robin lopez had just eight points and seven boards . besides aldridge , portland was without forward nicolas batum and backup center chris kaman . the concordia has been turned into the latest ` dark tourism ' destination , as tourists flock to see it while it waits to be cut up for scrap metal . lucrative : the wreck of the costa concordia has become the latest ` dark tourism ' destination as tourists flock to see it before it is demolished in genoa . tragedy : 32 were killed when the cruise liner capsized in january 2012 off the island of giglio in italy . bill gates in 1995 during rehearsals for the august 24 launch of windows ' 95 . researchers have found a serious security flaw in the software remained in windows systems until this week , when the firm finally patched it . the bug , which is present in every version of microsoft windows from windows 95 onward , allows an attacker to remotely take over and control a computer . typically , attackers use remote code execution to install malware , which may have any number of malicious actions , such as keylogging , screen-grabbing and remote access . ibm 's cybersecurity research team discovered the bug in may , describing it as a ` significant vulnerability ' in the operating system . a short clip of the four-minute , silent 16 mm film provided to cnn to shows monroe puffing on a cigarette , laughing and drinking wine on a couch . an fbi agent involved in the investigation of monroe 's death on august 5 , 1962 -- which was ruled a suicide by drug overdose -- tipped off collector keya morgan to the film 's existence . the tour boats go within 200 metres of the cruise liner as a guide recounts the story of the tragedy , in which 32 people died after it struck a reef when its captain sailed too close to giglio island off tuscany 's coast in january 2012 . the wreck was set upright in september 2013 and it took five days to drag it to genoa , headquarters of ship owner costa crociere s.p.a and the port where the luxury vessel first set sail after construction in 2005 . the tourist offers are unlikely to end any time soon , as the gradual demolition and scrapping will take an estimated two years . cashing in : some locals in the city of genoa are offering # 8 boat tours of the stricken vessel as well as advertising ` rooms with a view ' of the wreck . morgan was interviewing the agent for a documentary titled `` marilyn monroe : murder on fifth helena drive , '' he said . the documentary , due out next year , examines the theory that monroe was killed by government agents because of her affair with president john f. kennedy . morgan said he paid $ 275,000 for the faded color film because it is `` very rare '' to find images of the actress ' private moments . `` it 's a side of marilyn that no one has ever seen before , '' he said . `` you see the private norma jeane , the girl . you do n't see marilyn monroe , the movie star . '' monroe changed her name from norma jeane baker to marilyn monroe early in her acting and modeling career . while she puffs the cigarette , `` she 's also sniffing her armpit and acting silly , '' morgan said . ` the buggy code is at least 19 years old and has been remotely exploitable for the past 18 years , ' ibm x-force research team said in its blog on tuesday . the bug , which is present in every version of microsoft windows from windows 95 onward , allows an attacker to remotely take over and control a computer . ` we reported this issue with a working proof-of-concept exploit back in may 2014 , and today , microsoft is patching it , ' they said . at least one local restaurant has been spotted handing out flyers promising the best views of the stricken liner , and local hostels have also been offering bedrooms with a view . now tourists can also take guided tours on a mini cruise around the wreck for 10 euros -lrb- 8 gbp -rrb- a time . ` it can be exploited remotely since microsoft internet explorer -lrb- ie -rrb- 3.0 . ` this complex vulnerability is a rare , ` unicorn-like ' bug found in code that ie relies on but does n't necessarily belong to it . microsoft finally fixed the flaw this week with a security patch it urged all users to download . the woman who made the film asked that cnn use only her first name , gretchen , to protect her identity . `` we were just getting together , '' gretchen said . they were `` just sitting around '' in a new jersey apartment , singing songs , she said . the film was made in the late 1950s ; gretchen said she could not recall the exact year . she kept it packed away for 50 years , except for loaning it to fbi investigators , she said . gretchen retained the copyright , which morgan is helping her sell through an ebay auction expected to begin thursday , he said . ` the bug can be used by an attacker for drive-by attacks to reliably run code remotely and take over the user 's machine . ` looking at the original release code of windows 95 , the problem is present . ' typically , attackers use remote code execution to install malware , which may have any number of malicious actions , such as keylogging , screen-grabbing and remote access , the researchers say . even francesco schettino - dubbed ` captain coward ' for allegedly abandoning ship while passengers were still on board and who is being tried for manslaughter over the deaths - has been taking advantage of the international attention by offering a lecture to university students on the best emergency practices to use in a disaster situation . demolition : it will take two yours to cut up the vessel for scrap metal . despite criticism of the advertising campaign from la vetta restaurant in genoa , business has been booming with diners wanting to take a view of the ship . on the flyers the restaurant boasted : ` from our terrace you 'll catch a great view of the costa concordia . ' the ship claimed another life in february this year when one of the rescue divers working to salvage the ship bled to death after cutting his leg on metal in the water , bringing the death toll to 33 . | sport | brooklyn nets beat the portland trail blazers 106-96 in new york . brook lopez scored 32 points for the nets as they moved into seventh . trail blazers were without lamarcus aldridge and a number of others . | the costa concordia wreck has become highly lucrative for some locals in genoa after it was towed into the southern italy city recently to be scrapped . despite previous criticism of those cashing in on the tragic cruise liner by offering rooms and restaurants with a view of the wreck , opportunistic residents are now also offering boat tours around the stricken vessel . brook lopez dominated twin brother robin with 32 points and nine rebounds as the brooklyn nets beat a weakened portland trail blazers on monday in the only game on the nba schedule . the trail blazers left lamarcus aldridge and others home for the game that was postponed by bad weather on january 26 and could n't stop brook lopez , who shot 15 for 25 from the field . deron williams added 24 points and 10 assists for the nets , who closed in on a play-off spot in the eastern conference by winning for the ninth time in 11 games . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the copyright to a home movie of marilyn monroe `` just sitting around '' with friends will be offered through an online auction this week , according to a man who found the film while researching the actress ' death . it could be one of the oldest bugs in the computer world . microsoft today issued a patch for a major security hole in its windows software that it admitted has been there for 19 years . experts at ibm spotted the bug - and found it was even present in the code for windows 95 . brooklyn nets center brook lopez -lrb- left -rrb- takes aim for the basket around his twin brother robin . brook lopez led the way for the nets scoring 32 points as his side close in on a play-off place . they are in seventh place in the standings , one game ahead of boston and two games up on miami and indiana . damian lillard scored 36 points for the trail blazers , who had won two in a row . meyers leonard had 17 points and 15 rebounds , while robin lopez had just eight points and seven boards . besides aldridge , portland was without forward nicolas batum and backup center chris kaman . the concordia has been turned into the latest ` dark tourism ' destination , as tourists flock to see it while it waits to be cut up for scrap metal . lucrative : the wreck of the costa concordia has become the latest ` dark tourism ' destination as tourists flock to see it before it is demolished in genoa . tragedy : 32 were killed when the cruise liner capsized in january 2012 off the island of giglio in italy . bill gates in 1995 during rehearsals for the august 24 launch of windows ' 95 . researchers have found a serious security flaw in the software remained in windows systems until this week , when the firm finally patched it . the bug , which is present in every version of microsoft windows from windows 95 onward , allows an attacker to remotely take over and control a computer . typically , attackers use remote code execution to install malware , which may have any number of malicious actions , such as keylogging , screen-grabbing and remote access . ibm 's cybersecurity research team discovered the bug in may , describing it as a ` significant vulnerability ' in the operating system . a short clip of the four-minute , silent 16 mm film provided to cnn to shows monroe puffing on a cigarette , laughing and drinking wine on a couch . an fbi agent involved in the investigation of monroe 's death on august 5 , 1962 -- which was ruled a suicide by drug overdose -- tipped off collector keya morgan to the film 's existence . the tour boats go within 200 metres of the cruise liner as a guide recounts the story of the tragedy , in which 32 people died after it struck a reef when its captain sailed too close to giglio island off tuscany 's coast in january 2012 . the wreck was set upright in september 2013 and it took five days to drag it to genoa , headquarters of ship owner costa crociere s.p.a and the port where the luxury vessel first set sail after construction in 2005 . the tourist offers are unlikely to end any time soon , as the gradual demolition and scrapping will expected to begin thursday , he said . ` the bug can be used by an attacker for drive-by attacks to reliably run code remotely and take over the user 's machine . ` looking at the original release code of windows 95 , the problem is present . ' typically , attackers use remote code execution to install malware , which may have any number of malicious actions , such as keylogging , screen-grabbing and remote access , the researchers say . even francesco schettino - dubbed ` captain coward ' for allegedly abandoning ship while passengers were still on board and who is being tried for manslaughter over the deaths - has been taking advantage of the international attention by offering a lecture to university students on the best emergency practices to use in a disaster situation . demolition : it will take two yours to cut up the vessel for scrap metal . despite criticism of the advertising campaign from la vetta restaurant in genoa , business has been booming with diners wanting to take a view of the ship . on the flyers the restaurant boasted : ` from our terrace you 'll catch a great view of the costa concordia . ' the ship claimed another life in february this year when one of the rescue divers working to salvage the ship bled to death after cutting his leg on metal in the water , bringing the death toll to 33 . | Brook Lopez dominates twin brother Robin with 32 points and 9 rebounds as Brooklyn Nets beat Portland Trail Blazers 108-98. Deron Williams adds 24 points and 10 assists for Nets, who win for 9th time in 11 games. | 2,681 |
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks about upcoming product launches , and is n't talking now . but apple has never denied that it intends to follow up on one of its most successful products . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . and a quick glance at the history of the iphone , which launches a new model every year , suggests that we should expect to see the ipad 2 right around the first anniversary of its predecessor 's launch : april 3 , 2011 . a 73-year-old woman died in front of horrified family members after she was knocked over by a canadian tourist while visiting the great wall of china . cui hongfang , from heilongjiang province in north-eastern china , hit the back of her head on a corner of the stone wall after she collided with the 38-year-old canadian woman . police have ruled the tragedy an accident , although they are still investigating the circumstances of the chinese woman 's death . cui hongfang 's family told chinese media that the canadian tourist was running down steep steps . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- new york state authorities have issued a health alert following a dramatic spike in hospital visits for synthetic marijuana-related emergencies . gov. andrew cuomo said friday that more than 160 patients in nine days have been rushed to hospitals across the state for adverse reactions to synthetic cannabinoid , known as `` spice '' or `` k2 . '' the victim 's husband told the beijing news that his wife was knocked over as the tourist ran down steps on a steep section of the wall on wednesday . he told the newspaper : ` the foreigner was moving really fast . she was chasing -lsb- someone -rsb- and laughing and wanted to go between me and my wife . ' manny pacquiao has promoted a range of t-shirts commemorating his impending bout with floyd mayweather in las vegas on may 2 . he uploaded a picture to instagram of one the shirts , named ` fight gear ' on the website selling the merchandise , which is black and has ` the fight of the century , mayweather vs pacquiao ' with a picture of the filipino boxer across it . pacquiao wrote ` get your fight shirts now at maypacgear.com , ' alongside the t-shirt that features him glaring out of the centre . manny pacquiao uploaded a picture of one of the shirts made ahead of his fight with floyd mayweather . fans can also choose to buy a shirt in the colours black or white commemorating the encounter . `` spice '' and other similar synthetic drugs are often marketed as legal plant material coated with chemicals that are supposed to mimic the effects of marijuana , according to a statement from the governor 's office . `` since the exact compounds contained in synthetic cannabinoid products change so frequently , it 's often impossible for users to know exactly what they are putting in their body , '' acting new york state health commissioner dr. howard zucker said . symptoms after use have a wide range of severity , from confusion , drowsiness and headaches to increased heart rate , seizures and loss of consciousness , according to the new york state department of health . synthetic marijuana is popular among teens because it is marketed as incense or natural products to `` mask its true purpose , '' the health department statement said . `` young people may be fooled into thinking that these substances are safe because they are sold over the counter or are in colorful packaging , but they are not made for human consumption , '' new york alcohol and substance abuse service s commissioner arlene gonzalez sanchez said . `` they are dangerous and can have significant , long-term effects on the brain . '' mrs hongfang 's family members said she lost conscious immediately , was bleeding from her mouth , nose and ears , and stopped breathing shortly after she was knocked over on the mutianyu section of the great wall . the recent surge is not isolated in new york ; other states across the country have noticed similar trends . alabama department of public health issued a statement last week acknowledging a rise of synthetic marijuana usage and said there had been 98 overdoses suspected to be linked with `` spice '' in the previous month . mobile county alone has seen seven cases in 2015 so far , more than the entire previous year , the statement said . they said the tourist ran further down the wall and then returned to the spot where the collision occurred . police in beijing have ruled cui hongfang 's death an accident , although they are still investigating . mrs hongfang 's family called police and paramedics , who did not arrive until approximately one hour later due to the remote location north of beijing . a prototype of the ipad 2 was apparently spotted by a reuters reporter after the launch of news corp 's ipad publication , the daily , last week . and an unconfirmed report from digitimes in december said that foxconn , the chinese makers of the iphone and ipad , had been ordered to manufacture the ipad 2 in market-ready quantities by the end of february . the journal report , which carries three bylines and cites `` people familiar with the matter , '' offers a few more nuggets of detail . it confirms the widely-held belief that the ipad 2 will have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime videoconferencing app . the cheapest shirt has an 'm ' for mayweather ' above a ` p ' for pacquiao . mayweather -lrb- left -rrb- takes on pacquiao in what should be an enthralling encounter on may 2 in las vegas . in total , there are four shirts for sale , three of which cost $ 29.99 -lrb- 321 -rrb- and one priced at $ 24.99 -lrb- # 21 -rrb- . mississippi health officials are also concerned that synthetic marijuana is on the rise . ninety-seven cases over an eight-day span in april were reported to the mississippi poison control center , a department of health press release said . fans are also able to purchase a shirt with both fighters on , in black or white , which reads ` pound for pound the fight of the century , mayweather vs pacquiao . ' the final shirt available to supporters has an 'm ' for mayweather over a ` p ' for pacquiao , and is the cheapest of the four on offer . mayweather and pacquiao 's fight is reportedly set to generate a mouth-watering $ 300million -lrb- # 205million -rrb- . pacquiao is looking to inflict a first-ever career defeat upon mayweather . it says that the 3g version will again be available on verizon and at&t , with sprint and t-mobile still shut out . but it contradicts earlier reports that apple will endow the ipad 2 with a higher-resolution screen , much as the iphone 4 had significantly higher resolution than the iphone 3gs . apple is likely still working on a higher quality ipad display -- it just wo n't be ready for the ipad 2 . so will a slightly improved apple tablet with camera be enough to persuade millions of ipad users to upgrade ? are there other bells and whistles we do n't know about yet ? we have previously reported on rumors that the new device will have an sd card slot , and that it will feature rear-facing and front-facing cameras . -lrb- click here for our comprehensive roundup of ipad 2 rumors -rrb- . an official with the mutianyu great wall tourism services company told news website china.org.cn that the collision occurred in a ` blind spot ' within the cctv system , so there is no footage of it . the official said : ` we have rules and warnings for tourists , asking them not to chase each other , run fast or play around on the steep sections of the great wall . ' we 'll know when apple 's acting ceo tim cook takes the stage , if this product timeline is accurate , in a few months ' time . police decided not to charge the canadian woman after interviewing her and witnesses . mrs hongfang 's relatives were not pleased that the woman has not been charged with an offence such as involuntary manslaughter , and investigators advised them to file a civil lawsuit against the tourist , who has since returned to canada . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . | science | the ipad 2 might have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime app . there are rumors that the new device will have an sd card slot . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . | -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks about upcoming product launches , and is n't talking now . but apple has never denied that it intends to follow up on one of its most successful products . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . and a quick glance at the history of the iphone , which launches a new model every year , suggests that we should expect to see the ipad 2 right around the first anniversary of its predecessor 's launch : april 3 , 2011 . a 73-year-old woman died in front of horrified family members after she was knocked over by a canadian tourist while visiting the great wall of china . cui hongfang , from heilongjiang province in north-eastern china , hit the back of her head on a corner of the stone wall after she collided with the 38-year-old canadian woman . police have ruled the tragedy an accident , although they are still investigating the circumstances of the chinese woman 's death . cui hongfang 's family told chinese media that the canadian tourist was running down steep steps . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- new york state authorities have issued a health alert following a dramatic spike in hospital visits for synthetic marijuana-related emergencies . gov. andrew cuomo said friday that more than 160 patients in nine days have been rushed to hospitals across the state for adverse reactions to synthetic cannabinoid , known as `` spice '' or `` k2 . '' the victim 's husband told the beijing news that his wife was knocked over as the tourist ran down steps on a steep section of the wall on wednesday . he told the newspaper : ` the foreigner was moving really fast . she was chasing -lsb- someone -rsb- and laughing and wanted to go between me and my wife . ' manny pacquiao has promoted a range of t-shirts commemorating his impending bout with floyd mayweather in las vegas on may 2 . he uploaded a picture to instagram of one the shirts , named ` fight gear ' on the website selling the merchandise , which is black and has ` the fight of the century , mayweather vs pacquiao ' with a picture of the filipino boxer across it . pacquiao wrote ` get your fight shirts now at maypacgear.com , ' alongside the t-shirt that features him glaring out of the centre . manny pacquiao uploaded a picture of one of the shirts made ahead of his fight with floyd mayweather . fans can also choose to buy a shirt in the colours black or white commemorating the encounter . `` spice '' and other similar synthetic drugs are often marketed as legal plant material coated with chemicals that are supposed to mimic the effects of marijuana , according to a statement from the governor 's office . `` since the exact compounds contained in synthetic cannabinoid products change so frequently , it 's often impossible for users to know exactly what they are putting in their body , '' acting new york state health commissioner dr. howard zucker said . symptoms after use have a wide range of severity , from confusion , drowsiness and headaches to increased heart rate , seizures and loss of consciousness , according to the new york state department of health . synthetic marijuana is popular among teens because it is marketed as incense or natural products to `` mask its true purpose , '' the health department statement said . `` young people may be fooled into thinking that these substances are safe because they are sold over the counter or are in colorful packaging , but they are not made for human consumption , '' new york alcohol and substance abuse service s commissioner arlene gonzalez sanchez said . `` they are dangerous and can have significant , long-term effects on the brain . '' mrs hongfang 's family members said she lost conscious immediately , was bleeding from her mouth , nose and ears , and stopped breathing shortly after she was knocked over on the mutianyu section of the great wall . the recent surge is not isolated in new york ; other states across the country have noticed similar trends . alabama department of public health issued a statement last week acknowledging a rise of synthetic marijuana usage and said there had been 98 overdoses suspected to be linked with `` spice '' in the previous month . mobile county alone has seen seven cases in 2015 so far , more than the entire previous year , the statement said . they said the tourist ran further down the wall and then returned to the spot where the collision occurred . police in beijing have ruled cui hongfang 's death an accident , although they are still investigating . mrs hongfang 's family called police and paramedics , who did not arrive until approximately one hour later due to the remote location north of beijing . a prototype of the ipad 2 was apparently spotted by a reuters reporter after the launch of news corp 's ipad publication , the daily , last week . and an unconfirmed report from digitimes in december said that foxconn , the chinese makers of the iphone and ipad , had been ordered to manufacture the ipad 2 in market-ready quantities by the end of february . the journal report , which carries three bylines and cites `` people familiar with the matter , '' offers a few more nuggets of detail . it confirms the widely-held belief that the ipad 2 will have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime videoconferencing app . the cheapest shirt has an 'm ' for | new : a health alert has been issued in new york state after a spike in hospital visits related to synthetic marijuana use.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines ceo richard anderson said friday he objects to the federal transportation security administration's move this week to allow small pocketknives on airplanes. `` these items have been banned for more than 11 years and will add little value to the customer security process flow in relation to the additional risk for our cabin staff and customers, '' anderson said in a letter to the head of the tsa. tsa administrator john pistole said the move brings the united states into alignment with international rules and are keeping with his `` risk-based security '' approach. under the new rules, knives with blades no longer than 2.36 inches -lrb- 6 centimeters -rrb- and less than a half-inch wide will be allowed in airline cabins as long as the blade is retractable and does not lock into place. razorblades and box cutters are still prohibited. the rules also allow passengers to carry two golf clubs, toy bats or other sports sticks -- such as ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and pool cues -- aboard in carry-on luggage. knives on a plane? really? the suit stems from the winklevosses'claim that facebook co-founder and ceo mark zuckerberg stole their idea for the social-networking site. zuckerberg and facebook deny the allegations, but agreed to the risk of eating fresh produce it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times, '' said dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take together to streamline the security checkpoints with risk-based screening mechanisms, '' anderson said. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report.. Summary: The TSA's decision to allow small knives on | 2,681 |
enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- singer and actress eartha kitt has died , her publicist , patty freedman , told cnn on thursday . actress eartha kitt , shown at a benefit for the actors fund in 2003 , performed almost until the end of her life . by . jenny hope . published : . 18:29 est , 22 april 2013 . | . updated : . 18:29 est , 22 april 2013 . say sorry : doctors are to be made to apologise for their mistakes . patients whose treatment goes wrong should get an honest explanation and possibly an apology from their doctor , the general medical council has said . doctors must put patients ' safety , dignity and comfort first , according to a new guide . for the first time , it tells patients directly what they can expect from their doctors . it comes after the scandal at stafford hospital , where an inquiry found doctors did not raise the alarm when patients were forced to drink water from flower vases and were left lying in their own excrement and urine for days . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . the new guidance makes clear that patients should expect doctors to report when things go wrong , including accidents and mistakes . they should take ` prompt action if they think that a patient 's safety , dignity or comfort is being compromised . ' niall dickson , chief executive of the gmc , said ` it is absolutely clear that doctor must tell patients when something has gone wrong . ` they must be open and honest with patients , and apologise where appropriate . ' he said the new guidance was the first to be aimed at patients in the 150-year history of the gmc . but it was important in the wake of the francis inquiry to make clear that patients ' safety should come first . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' kitt , 81 , died in new york , where she was being treated for colon cancer , freedman said . her daughter , kitt shapiro , was by her side . ` the mid staffs inquiry found some doctors did not raise concerns about serious failings in the standard of care ' he said . doctors who commit serious breaches of gmc rules or persistently flout them would face disciplinary proceedings ' he added . health secretary jeremy hunt imposed a ` statutory duty of candour ' on nhs organisations in response to the inquiry , meaning patients or their families must be informed if errors in their treatment have caused death or serious injury . but so far no decision has been made . she was performing almost until the end , taping a pbs special six weeks ago in chicago , illinois . the show is set to air in february . the ringtone version of her recording of the saucy christmas song `` santa baby '' was certified gold earlier this month . kitt was well known for her distinctive voice and made a name for herself in her portrayal of catwoman in the television series `` batman . '' that role produced kitt 's recognizable sultry cat growl . she worked in film , theater , cabaret , music and on television during her lengthy career . according to kitt 's official web site , she was nominated for a tony three times , a grammy and emmy twice . according to the biography on that site , kitt lived in connecticut near her daughter and four grandchildren . kitt was ostracized at an early age because of her mixed-race heritage , the biography says . at age 8 , she was sent from the cotton fields of south carolina by her mother to live with her aunt in new york city 's harlem neighborhood , the site said . as a teen , she auditioned for the famed katherine dunham dance troupe , was hired as a featured dancer and vocalist , and toured worldwide with the company . this launched kitt into a life of roles in the entertainment field . according to the book `` contemporary black biography , '' she was adored in europe in the 1950s as a cabaret singer . in the united states , her dance career led to a critically acclaimed stint on broadway , including the play `` new faces of 1952 , '' which was later made into a movie . about whether to make individual doctors and nurses criminally . accountable for hiding errors . gmc . chairman professor sir peter rubin said figures released last week . showing doctors ` talking over ' one in four patients as if they were not . there were unacceptable . no apologies : heather wilhelms ' husband tom was forced to drink out of a vase during his treatment in stafford hospital , where he later died . statutory duty of candour : patients or their families must be informed if errors in their treatment have caused death or serious injury , says jeremy hunt . he said ` doctors should take a lead in ensuring good practice is embedded in day to day practice . having a quarter of patients feel they are being ignored is simply not acceptable . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . katherine murphy , chief executive of patients association , said ` we firmly believe that the patient needs to be at the centre of a doctor 's practice , and this guide is a useful tool to assist clinicians in achieving that goal . ` it also provides useful information to patients about what behaviour , support and assistance they should reasonably expect from their doctor . ' dr dan poulter mp , health minister , said ` the vast majority of doctors have an excellent relationship with their patients . however , the francis report highlighted that there is much more we need to do to put patients at the heart of healthcare . ' the guide for patients is based on the standards for doctors set out and apply to all 250,000 doctors on the medical register , including those from abroad working in the nhs . the guidance is available as a booklet and online . the 30kw system is expected to be ready for field testing in 2016 , when the program will begin more complex trials to ensure a seamless process from detection and tracking to firing , all from mobile tactical vehicles . spotter vehicles and a control car will allow the system to operate anywhere . broadway stardom landed kitt a recording deal that led to a string of best-selling records , including `` love for sale , '' `` i want to be evil , '' `` santa baby '' and `` folk tales of the tribes of africa . '' she recorded more than 20 albums , worked in hundreds of television and movie roles , and was invited as a guest to the white house several times . cnn 's david daniel contributed to this report . | entertainment | kitt died in new york , where she was being treated for colon cancer . her daughter , kitt shapiro , was by her side . her recording of saucy christmas song `` santa baby '' was certified gold last week . kitt made a name for herself in as catwoman in `` batman '' tv series . | enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- singer and actress eartha kitt has died , her publicist , patty freedman , told cnn on thursday . actress eartha kitt , shown at a benefit for the actors fund in 2003 , performed almost until the end of her life . by . jenny hope . published : . 18:29 est , 22 april 2013 . | . updated : . 18:29 est , 22 april 2013 . say sorry : doctors are to be made to apologise for their mistakes . patients whose treatment goes wrong should get an honest explanation and possibly an apology from their doctor , the general medical council has said . doctors must put patients ' safety , dignity and comfort first , according to a new guide . for the first time , it tells patients directly what they can expect from their doctors . it comes after the scandal at stafford hospital , enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' kitt , 81 , died in new york , where she was being treated for colon cancer , freedman said . her daughter , kitt shapiro , was by her side . ` the mid staffs inquiry found some doctors did not raise concerns about serious failings in the standard of care ' he said . doctors who commit serious breaches of gmc rules or persistently flout them would face disciplinary proceedings ' he added . health secretary jeremy hunt imposed a ` statutory duty of candour ' on nhs organisations in response to the inquiry , meaning patients or their families must a life of roles in the entertainment field . according to the book `` contemporary black biography , '' she was adored in europe in the 1950s as a cabaret singer . in the united states , her dance career led to a critically acclaimed stint on broadway , including the play `` new faces of 1952 , '' which was later made into a movie . about whether to make individual doctors and nurses criminally . accountable for hiding errors . gmc . chairman professor sir peter rubin said figures released last week . showing doctors ` talking over ' one in four patients as if they were not . there were unacceptable . no apologies : heather wilhelms ' husband tom was forced to drink out of a vase during his treatment in stafford hospital , where he later died . statutory duty of candour : patients or their families must be informed if errors in their treatment have caused death or serious injury , says jeremy hunt . he said ` doctors should take a lead in ensuring good practice is embedded in day to day practice . having a quarter of patients feel they are being ignored is simply not acceptable . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . katherine murphy '' she recorded more than 20 albums , worked in hundreds of television and movie roles , and was invited as a guest to the white house several times . cnn 's david daniel contributed to this report . | entertainment news : legendary singer and actress eartha kitt passed away at age 81 due to colon cancer. she had a successful career in the entertainment industry, performing in various roles on stage and screen.; | 2,681 |
a nevada woman received a $ 200 ticket after she was pulled over for putting on makeup while she was behind the wheel as part of a statewide crackdown on distracted drivers . so what sort of beauty product was she applying while stopped at a red light ? lip balm . stephanie fragoso was cited on wednesday , april fools ' day , after she was stopped in las vegas by a nevada highway patrol -lrb- nhp -rrb- trooper . scroll down for video . stephanie fragoso was cited on wednesday , april fools ' day , after she was stopped by in las vegas , nevada . editor 's note : below is an excerpt from larry king 's autobiography , `` my remarkable journey , '' published by weinstein books and available at bookstores nationwide . larry king anchors `` larry king live at 9 p.m. et on cnn . larry king recalls a much-needed win at the track during one of the lowest points of his life . i was thirty-seven years old . -lrb- in 1971 -rrb- . i had no job . i had a couple hundred thousand dollars in debts . and a four-year-old daughter . i 'd take chaia to our secret park on our visiting days . that 's when the pain cut the deepest -- looking at my daughter and knowing i had no way to support her . a nevada highway patrol trooper issued a $ 200 ticket to fragoso for putting on lib balm while at a red light . the state released distracted driving statistics as part of its campaign to have zero driving fatalities in 2015 . fragoso said she initially thought the whole thing was a joke , but figured out it was no laughing matter after she was issued the $ 200 citation , 8 news now reported . she said : ' i told him it was chapstick . ` he said , '' it could have been anything ; you could have been drinking water , shaving your legs . '' ' the ticket caused fragoso to receive points against her driving record . the crackdown is part of a campaign for the state to have zero driving fatalities in 2015 , cbs las vegas reported . distracted driving fines range from $ 50 for the first offense up to $ 250 and a six-month license suspension . nhp trooper loy hixson said : ` we have zero tolerance for distracted drivers . ` they put themselves and everyone else who uses our valley roadways at risk of serious injury or even death . things got bleaker and bleaker . i became a recluse . by late may , i was down to forty-two dollars . my rent was paid only until the end of the month . i locked myself in my apartment wondering how bad things could possibly get . pretty soon i would n't even be able to afford cigarettes . i remembered a night when i was a young man in new york , alone , cold , and without cigarettes or the money to buy them -- i had smashed open a vending machine to get a pack . a friend called up and told me to start living like a human being again . he invited me to the track . i had nothing better to do , and i figured it would be good therapy to get out and have lunch with a friend and watch the horses come down the stretch . i 'll never forget that day . i put on a pierre cardin jeans outfit that had no pockets and drove to calder race course . i can still see the horses warming up before the third race . there was a horse called lady forli -- a filly running against males . normally , female horses do n't beat males . we 're talking cheap horses . i scanned the board and saw that she was 70-1 . but my eyes really opened when i looked at the racing form . racetrack people talk to each other . so i turned to the guy next to me and said , `` you know , this horse , three races back , won in more or less the same company . why is she 70-1 ? '' `` well , '' the guy said , `` there 's a couple of new horses here . '' `` yeah , but she should be , like , 20-1 . not 70 -- 1 . '' ` nevada 's goal is and always will be zero fatalities . ' screw it . i bet ten dollars on the horse to win . but i kept looking at the horse . the more i looked at this horse , the more i liked it . so i bet exactas . i bet lady forli on top of every other horse and below every other horse . now i had what 's called a wheel . larry king 's life in pictures '' i kept looking at the horse . wait a minute , i told myself , i 've got four dollars left . i have a pack of cigarettes . i 've got ta give the valet two bucks . that still leaves me with money to bet a trifecta . distracted driving fines range from $ 50 for the first offense up to $ 250 and a six-month license suspension for subsequent offenses within a seven-year period . penalties may be increased if the alleged violation occurs in a work zone . my birthday is november 19 . lady forli was number 11 . so i bet 11 to win , 1 to place , and 9 to show . now i had bets in for 11 on top , 11 on bottom , and 11 to win . and i had a trifecta -- 11-1-9 . when the race began , i had two dollars left to my name -- and that was for the valet . they broke out of the gate . the 1 broke on top , the 9 ran second , and the 11 came out third . the 11 passed the 9 , passed the 1 , and they ran in a straight line all around the track . there was no question about it . the 11 won by five lengths . the 1 was three lengths ahead of the 9 . i had every winning ticket . i had it to win . i had the exacta . i had the trifecta . i collected nearly eight thousand dollars . eight thousand dollars ! trooper hixson added : ' i have seen men shaving with their electric razors . ` one time , when i was driving down us 95 , i saw a lady watching a movie on her ipad and the ipad was attached to her steering wheel with velcro . ' it had to be one of the happiest moments of my life -- certainly the most exciting . but i had no pockets . so i stuffed all the money in my jacket . it was bundled up . i did n't know what to do with it . i ran out of the track . the valet attendant came over and said , `` you leaving so early ? '' `` yeah . '' `` bad day , mr. king ? '' i tipped him fifty dollars . the guy nearly fainted . i had to go somewhere , to stop and make sure it was real . i drove to a vacant lot , which is now called dolphin stadium . i parked among the weeds and opened up my jacket . all the money spilled out . i counted out about seventy-nine hundred dollars . i paid my child support for the next year . i paid my rent for a year . i bought twenty cartons of cigarettes and stacked them up in my apartment , and i filled the refrigerator . up to that point , that may have been the happiest moment of my life . now , today , if i go to the track and win $ 8,000 , it 's very nice , but it wo n't affect my life one iota . it 's nice to win . but when you really need it ... | news | stephanie fragoso cited wednesday after she was stopped in las vegas . nevada highway patrol cop said she was applying makeup while driving . distracted driving fines range from $ 50 for the first offense up to $ 250 . higher enforcement as state hopes to have zero driving fatalities in 2015 . | a nevada woman received a $ 200 ticket after she was pulled over for putting on makeup while she was behind the wheel as part of a statewide crackdown on distracted drivers . so what sort of beauty product was she applying while stopped at a red light ? lip balm . stephanie fragoso was cited on wednesday , april fools ' day , after she was stopped in las vegas by a nevada highway patrol -lrb- nhp -rrb- trooper . scroll down for video . stephanie fragoso was cited on wednesday , april fools ' day , after she was stopped by in las vegas , nevada . editor 's note : below is an excerpt from larry king 's autobiography , `` my remarkable journey , '' published by weinstein books and available at bookstores nationwide . larry king anchors `` larry king live at 9 p.m. et on cnn . larry king recalls a much-needed win at the track during one of the lowest points of his life . i was thirty-seven years old . -lrb- in 1971 -rrb- . i had no job . i had a couple hundred thousand dollars in debts . and a four-year-old daughter . i 'd take chaia to our secret park on our visiting days . that 's when the pain cut the deepest -- looking at my daughter and knowing i had no way to support her . a nevada highway patrol trooper issued a $ 200 ticket to fragoso for putting on lib balm while at a red light . the state released distracted driving statistics as part of its campaign to have zero driving fatalities in 2015 . fragoso said she initially thought the whole thing was a joke , but figured out it was no laughing matter after she was issued the $ 200 citation , 8 news now reported . she said : ' i told him it was chapstick . ` he said , '' it could have been anything ; you could have been drinking water , shaving your legs . '' ' the ticket caused fragoso to receive points against her driving record . the crackdown is part of a campaign for the state to have zero driving fatalities in 2015 , cbs las vegas reported . distracted driving fines range from $ 50 for the first offense up to $ 250 and a six-month license suspension . nhp trooper loy hixson said : ` we have zero tolerance for distracted drivers . ` they put themselves and everyone else who uses our valley roadways at risk of serious injury or even death . things got bleaker and bleaker . i became a recluse . by late may , i was down to forty-two dollars . my rent was paid only until the end of the month . i locked myself in my apartment wondering how bad things could possibly get . pretty soon i would n't even be able to afford cigarettes . i remembered a night when i was a young man in new york , alone , cold , and without cigarettes or the money to buy them -- i had smashed open a vending machine to get a pack . a friend called up and told me to start living like a human being again . he invited me to the track . i had nothing better to do , and i figured it would be good therapy to get out and have lunch with a friend and watch the horses come down the stretch . i 'll never forget that day . i put on a pierre cardin jeans outfit that had no pockets and drove to calder race course . i can still see the horses warming up before the third race . there was a horse called lady forli -- a filly running against males . normally , female horses do n't beat males . we 're talking cheap horses . i scanned the board and saw that she was 70-1 . but my eyes really opened when i looked at the racing form . racetrack people talk to each other . so i turned to the guy next to me and said , `` you know , this horse , three races back , won in more or less the same company . why is she 70-1 ? '' `` well , '' the guy said , `` there 's a couple of new horses here . '' `` yeah , but she should be , like , 20-1 . not 70 . they broke out of the gate . the 1 broke on top , the 9 ran second , and the 11 came out third . the 11 passed the 9 , passed the 1 , and they ran in a straight line all around the track . there was no question about it . the 11 won by five lengths . the 1 was three lengths ahead of the 9 . i had every winning ticket . i had it to win . i had the exacta . i had the trifecta . i collected nearly eight thousand dollars . eight thousand dollars ! trooper hixson added : ' i have seen men shaving with their electric razors . ` one time , when i was driving down us 95 , i saw a lady watching a movie on her ipad and the ipad was attached to her steering wheel with velcro . ' it had to be one of the happiest moments of my life -- certainly the most exciting . but i had no pockets . so i stuffed all the money in my jacket . it was bundled up . i did n't know what to do with it . i ran out of the track . the valet attendant came over and said , `` you leaving so early ? '' `` yeah . '' `` bad day , mr. king ? '' i tipped him fifty dollars . the guy nearly fainted . i had to go somewhere , to | A Nevada woman named Stephanie Fragoso received a $200 ticket for putting on lip balm while stopped at a red light. This incident occurred as part of a statewide crackdown on distracted drivers. The state aims to have zero driving fatalities in 2015. Distracted driving fines range from $50 for the first offense up to $250 and a six-month license suspension. | 2,681 |
by . mark prigg . nasa does n't have enough money to get its new , $ 12 billion rocket system off the ground by the end of 2017 as planned , federal auditors warned today . sixth-seeded tomas berdych overwhelmed gael monfis 6-1 , 6-4 saturday to reach the final of the monte carlo masters for the first time . berdych immediately took control from the baseline and monfils struggled to cope with the fast pace imposed by the big-hitting czech . for three years , john helinski 's home was a cardboard box at a tampa bay bus stop . the government accountability office issued a report wednesday saying nasa 's 's space launch system is at ` high risk of missing ' its planned december 2017 initial test flight . the post-space shuttle program would build the biggest rockets ever - larger than the saturn v rockets which sent men to the moon - to send astronauts to asteroids and mars . scroll down for video . an artist 's impression of the giant rocket taking off . the 62-year-old had all of his personal identification stolen - so struggled to apply for a place at a homeless shelter . but when a cop and his case manger looked into his past , they found a previously lost bank account with money and enough social security benefits to buy his own house . there will be two versions of the rocket . the smaller , 70-metric-ton sls will stand 321 feet tall , provide 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff , weigh 5.5 million poundsand carry 154,000 pounds of payload . the massive 130-metric-ton-configuration will be the most capable , powerful launch vehicle in history . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . scroll down for video . monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set before the frenchman changed his strategy , using more sliced shots to break up his opponent 's rhythm . tomas berdych has reached the monte carlo masters final for the first time in his career . it will be able to carry payloads weighing 286,000 pounds to orbit . ` they ca n't meet the date with the money they have , ' report author cristina chaplain said . she said it was n't because the space agency had technical problems with the congressionally-required program , but that nasa did n't get enough money to carry out the massive undertaking . the sixth-seed defeated frenchman gael monfis 6-1 , 6-4 on saturday to secure his place in the final . the move paid off early in the second set when monfils broke back to level at 1-1 as berdych made two forehand errors . monfils failed to build on the momentum , though , dropping his next service game as his hopes of becoming the first french player in 15 years to make the final at the country club vanished . ` it 's always difficult when i 'm up against tomas , i ca n't find the proper way to play him , ' said the 14th-seeded monfils after his sixth loss in seven matches against the czech . ` hopefully i 'll find the solution one day . ' the gao report put the current shortfall at $ 400 million , but did say nasawas ` making solid progress ' on the rocket program design . nasa 's launch system officials told the gao that there was a 90 percent chance of not hitting the launch date at this time . this usually means nasa has to delay its test launch date , get more money or be less ambitious about what it plans to do , said former nasa associate administrator scott pace , space policy director at george washington university . the biggest rocket ever made : the sls will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . nasa is working on the problems gao highlighted , but delaying launch or diverting money from other programs would harm taxpayers , nasa associate administrator william gerstenmaier wrote in the agency 's response . monfils , who was a wild-card entry this week after recovering from a hip injury sooner than expected , added that his poor percentage on his first serve was a decisive factor . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . john helinski , 62 , spent three years living in a cardboard box on the streets of tampa bay . he then tried to apply for a place at a homeless shelter , but struggled because all of his personal identification had been stolen . a cop and a case manager then looked into his past , and were able to retrieve his social security number and his driver 's licence . ` but even when i served well , he was returning hard and deep , ' monfils said . ` he reads my serve very well . ' chasing a second masters title 10 years after he made his breakthrough at the paris masters , berdych will face either rafael nadal or top-ranked novak djokovic in the final . berdych will face either rafael nadal or top-ranked novak djokovic in the final in monte carlo . monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set as he struggled to cope with the big-hitting czech . after dictating from the baseline in the first set , he was able to raise his game when monfils looked capable of coming back . he fended off two consecutive break points in the sixth game of second set with authority , following up two big serves with powerful forehands . berdych hit 21 winners and sealed his win in 67 minutes with a forehand down the line . the czech has been in excellent form this year , reaching the semi-finals at the australian open and finishing runner-up in doha and rotterdam . after the amazing discovery , he told abc action news : ' i just managed on my own . sleeping underneath the benches there and no one would see me . dacco case manager charles inman told the florida station : ` he needed to have an identification , but we could n't get an identification without a birth certificate . ` there was no other option to succeed . you know , the thought of putting a 62-year-old man back on the street was n't acceptable . he then recruited the help of tampa police officer dan mcdonald . ' i enjoy it because i like a challenge , ' he said . ` we first had to figure out that we needed a consular record of foreign birth or something like that . ' helinski was born in poland , but he is an american citizen , has a driver 's licence and a social security number . then , as they kept digging into his background , helsinki visited a tampa bank branch and discovered an old account . it had n't been touched for years , so social security had built up , and he even had cash . ` at that time , it was landmark bank . then it became bank of america , ' he said . ' i guess i 'm exhilarated , excited , you know . ' helinksi is now looking for permanent accommodation . his search is focused on a small apartment . case manager charles inman -lrb- left -rrb- and tampa bay police officer dan mcdonald were determined to find out more and dug further into helinski 's background . helinski walked into a bank of america branch in tampa bay and discovered an old , forgotten account with enough social security benefits in it to buy a new house . | sport | tomas berdych defeated gael monfis 6-1 , 6-4 on saturday . the sixth-seed reaches monte carlo masters final for the first time . berdych will face either rafael nadal or novak djokovic in the final . | provide 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff , weigh 5.5 million poundsand carry 154,000 pounds of payload . the massive 130-metric-ton-configuration will be the most capable , powerful launch vehicle in history . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . scroll down for video . monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set before the frenchman changed his strategy , using more sliced shots to break up his opponent 's rhythm . tomas berdych has reached the monte carlo masters final for the first time in his career . it will be able to carry payloads weighing 286,000 pounds to orbit . ` they ca n't meet the date with the money they have , ' report author cristina chaplain said . she said it was n't because the space agency had technical problems with the congressionally-required program , but that nasa did n't get enough money to carry out the massive undertaking . the sixth-seed defeated frenchman gael monfis 6-1 , 6-4 on saturday to secure his place in the final . the move paid off early in the second set when monfils broke back to level at 1-1 as berdych made two forehand errors . monfils failed to build on the momentum , though , dropping his next service game as his hopes of becoming the first french player in 15 years to make the final at the country club vanished . ` it 's always difficult when i 'm up against tomas , i ca n't find the proper way to play him , ' said the 14th-seeded monfils after his sixth loss in seven matches against the czech . ` hopefully i 'll find the solution one day . ' the gao report put the current shortfall at $ 400 million , but did say nasawas ` making solid progress ' on the rocket program design . nasa 's launch system officials told the gao that there was a 90 percent chance of not hitting the launch date at this time . this usually means nasa has to delay its test launch date , get more money or be less ambitious about what it plans to do , said former nasa associate administrator scott pace , space policy director at george washington university . the biggest rocket ever made : the sls will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . nasa is working on the problems gao highlighted , but delaying launch or diverting money from other programs would harm taxpayers , nasa associate administrator william gerstenmaier wrote in the agency 's response . monfils , who was a wild-card entry this week after recovering from a hip injury sooner than expected , added that his poor percentage on his first serve was a decisive factor . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . john helinski , 62 , spent three years living in a cardboard box on the streets of tampa bay . he then tried to apply for a place at a homeless shelter , but struggled because all of his personal identification had been stolen . a cop and a case manager then looked into his past , and were able to retrieve his social security number and his driver 's licence . ` but even when i served well , he was returning hard and deep , ' monfils said . ` he reads my serve very well . ' chasing a second masters title 10 years after he made his breakthrough at the paris masters , berdych will face either rafael nadal or top-ranked novak djokovic in the final . berdych will face either rafael nadal or top-ranked novak djokovic in the final in monte carlo . monfils won just 11 points in a lopsided first set as he struggled to cope with the big-hitting czech . after dictating from the baseline in the first set , he was able to raise his game when monfils looked capable of coming back . he fended off two consecutive break points in the sixth game of second set with authority , following up two big serves with powerful forehands . berdych hit 21 winners and sealed his win in 67 minutes with a forehand down the line . the czech has been in excellent form this year , reaching the semi-finals at the australian open and finishing runner-up in doha and rotterdam . after the amazing discovery , he told abc action news : ' i just managed on my own . sleeping underneath the benches there and no one would see me . dacco case manager charles inman told the florida station : ` he needed to have an identification , but we could n't get an identification without a birth certificate . ` there was no other option to succeed . you know , the thought of putting a 62-year-old man back on the street was n't acceptable . he then recruited the help of tampa police officer dan mcdonald . ' i enjoy it because i like a challenge , ' he said . ` we first had to figure out that we needed a consular record of foreign birth or something like that . ' helinski was born in poland , but he is an american citizen , has a driver 's licence and a social security number . then , as they kept digging into his background , helsinki visited a tampa bank branch and discovered an old account | Tomas Berdych reaches Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time in his career, defeating Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-4. Berdych will face Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic in the final. | 2,681 |
breakthrough ? : early tests carried out on cancer cells -lrb- like the one pictured -rrb- have shown survival rates in mice were boosted by more than 50 per cent . a new technique that effectively gives a personal treatment for cancer has been found by scientists . a man has narrowly avoided jail time for impersonating a police officer to ` deviously ' track down his wife and child at a women 's refuge . on friday , ruben costa , 35 , pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of the police force , but was only handed a two-month suspended sentence , according to the nt news . the incident occurred when the northern territory man returned home from work to find his wife had left him , taking their son and possessions . ruben costa , 35 , pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of the police force , but was only handed a two-month suspended sentence . it harnesses the power of the body 's immune system and targets it at tumours . early experiments have demonstrated that the new method could revolutionise cancer care . scientists have found a system of priming the body 's immune system to recognise , attack and kill off cancerous cells in lung , skin and bowel tumours . the team which carried out the research found that early trials ` profoundly retarded ' tumour growth in mice . survival rates were boosted by more than 50 per cent , according to results published in the journal nature last night . the scientists are now recruiting patients with skin cancer for the first clinical trial on humans . british experts said it is the most promising sign yet that ` personal ' treatments may be effective in treating a wide range of cancers . until now most cancer drugs have been designed according to the type of tumour they are attacking -- a broad-brush approach in which the type of drug is selected depending on the body part in which the tumour is sited . the father pretended to be a police officer investigating a crime over the phone , claiming he needed the assistance of taxi drivers in the area . costa was unable to contact his wife but , assuming she had left in a taxi , lied about his identity in a conversation with the taxi company to hunt down his spouse . the father pretended to be a police officer investigating a crime over the phone , claiming he needed the assistance of taxi drivers in the area . prosecutor marilyn lester told the darwin magistrates court that costa told the taxi operator that he was searching for a woman who had abducted a young boy . the taxi company put a call out to all staff and subsequently located costa 's wife and son at women 's shelter . but the new focus on personal cancer therapy instead aims to harness each individual 's immune system and give it a boost depending on the genetic make-up of the tumour itself . the ground-breaking technique may provide a universal blueprint for vaccines that can target a wide range of human cancers . and it overcomes the problem of cancer presenting an ever-moving target that constantly evolves to evade the immune system . scientists last night welcomed the german team 's breakthrough . professor kevin harrington , from the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` this study provides the first evidence that we may be on the threshold of being able to produce individualised vaccines directed against specific mutations present in a patient 's tumour . advances : people with skin cancer are now being recruited for the first human trial . ` rapid production of purpose-built vaccines appears possible and can now be tested in carefully designed clinical trials . the incident occurred when the northern territory man returned home from work to find his wife had left him , taking their son and possessions -lrb- stock pic -rrb- . when costa received this information he confronted his wife at the shelter , resulting in an argument . according to costa 's defence lawyer peter orr , costa has been denied access to his son since the altercation . orr insisted that costa 's actions were due to serious worry and concern . ` as yet , this approach must be seen as experimental but it potentially represents a new way of harnessing the power of the immune system against cancer . ' the scientists , led by dr ugur sahin , of johannes gutenberg university in mainz , identified tumour-specific mutations linked to the different cancers and showed that many of them could be recognised by the body 's immune system . they then created vaccines based on the body 's own rna -- a genetic messenger -- which encouraged the immune system to direct itself towards the weakest part of the tumour . the treatment was shown to boost the body 's t-cells , which detect , hunt down and destroy cancer cells . of the mice treated , two-thirds were alive after 100 days . of those that did not receive treatment all died within 65 days . when repeated vaccinations were administered , ` tumour growth was profoundly retarded ' , the authors wrote . professor peter johnson , from the cancer research uk centre at southampton general hospital , said : ` this technique provides the first evidence that it may be possible to direct the immune system to fight cancer using personalised vaccines . ' magistrate cavanagh told the darwin magistrates court that costa 's actions were ` devious and dishonest ' , according to the nt news . however , he was spared a prison sentence due to his ` remorse , work ethic and high standing in the community . prosecutor marilyn lester told the darwin magistrates court that costa told the taxi operator that he was searching for a woman who had abducted a young boy . | health | german team has developed new technique giving ` personalised treatment ' tests carried out on cancerous cells in lung , skin and bowel tumours . survival rates boosted by more than 50 per cent during animal trials . patients with skin cancer now being recruited for the first human trials . | breakthrough ? : early tests carried out on cancer cells -lrb- like the one pictured -rrb- have shown survival rates in mice were boosted by more than 50 per cent . a new technique that effectively gives a personal treatment for cancer has been found by scientists . a man has narrowly avoided jail time for impersonating a police officer to ` deviously ' track down his wife and child at a women 's refuge . on friday , ruben costa , 35 , pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of the police force , but was only handed a two-month suspended sentence , according to the nt news . the incident occurred when the northern territory man returned home from work to find his wife had left him , taking their son and possessions . ruben costa , 35 , pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of the police force , but was only handed a two-month suspended sentence . it harnesses the power of the body 's immune system and targets it at tumours . early experiments have demonstrated that the new method could revolutionise cancer care . scientists have found a system of priming the body 's immune system to recognise , attack and kill off cancerous cells in lung , skin and bowel tumours . the team which carried out the research found that early trials ` profoundly retarded ' tumour growth in mice . survival rates were boosted by more than 50 per cent , according to results published in the journal nature last night . the scientists are now recruiting patients with skin cancer for the first clinical trial on humans . british experts said it is the most promising sign yet that ` personal ' treatments may be effective in treating a wide range of cancers . until now most cancer drugs have been designed according to the type of tumour they are attacking -- a broad-brush approach in which the type of drug is selected depending on the body part in which the tumour is sited . the father pretended to be a police officer investigating a crime over the phone , claiming he needed the assistance of taxi drivers in the area . costa was unable to contact his wife but , assuming she had left in a taxi , lied about his identity in a conversation with the taxi company to hunt down his spouse . the father pretended to be a police officer investigating a crime over the phone , claiming he needed the assistance of taxi drivers in the area . prosecutor marilyn lester told the darwin magistrates court that costa told the taxi operator that he was searching for a woman who had abducted a young boy . the taxi company put a call out to all staff and subsequently located costa 's wife and son at women 's shelter . but the new focus on personal cancer therapy instead aims to harness each individual 's immune system and give it a boost depending on the genetic make-up of the tumour itself . the ground-breaking technique may provide a universal blueprint for vaccines that can target a wide range of human cancers . and it overcomes the problem of cancer presenting an ever-moving target that constantly evolves to evade the immune system . scientists last night welcomed the german team 's breakthrough . professor kevin harrington , from the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` this study provides the first evidence that we may be on the threshold of being able to produce individualised vaccines directed against specific mutations present in a patient 's tumour . advances : people with skin cancer are now being recruited for the first human trial . ` rapid production of purpose-built vaccines appears possible and can now be tested in carefully designed clinical trials . the incident occurred when the northern territory man returned home from work to find his wife had left him , taking their son and possessions -lrb- stock pic -rrb- . when costa received this information he confronted his wife at the shelter , resulting in an argument . according to costa 's defence lawyer peter orr , costa has been denied access to his son since the altercation . orr insisted that costa 's actions were due to serious worry and concern . ` as yet , this approach must be seen as experimental but it potentially represents a new way of harnessing the power of the immune system against cancer . ' the scientists , led by dr ugur sahin , of johannes gutenberg university in mainz , identified tumour-specific mutations linked to the different cancers and showed that many of them could be recognised by the body 's immune system . they then created vaccines based on the body 's own rna -- a genetic messenger -- which encouraged the immune system to direct itself towards the weakest part of the tumour . the treatment was shown to boost the body 's t-cells , which detect , hunt down and destroy cancer cells . of the mice treated , two-thirds were alive after 100 days . of those that did not receive treatment all died within 65 days . when repeated vaccinations were administered , ` tumour growth was profoundly retarded ' , the authors wrote . professor peter johnson , from the cancer research uk centre at southampton general hospital , said : ` this technique provides the first evidence that it may be possible to direct the immune system to fight cancer using personalised vaccines . ' magistrate cavanagh told the darwin magistrates court that costa 's actions were ` devious and dishonest ' , according to the nt news . however , he was spared a prison sentence due to his ` remorse , work ethic and high standing in the community . prosecutor marilyn lester told the darwin magistrates court that costa told the taxi operator that he was searching for a woman who had abducted a young boy . | A new technique has been discovered that allows for personalized cancer treatment by harnessing the power of the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancerous cells. Early experiments have shown a significant boost in survival rates, with a 50% increase in mice. The technique involves identifying tumor-specific mutations and creating vaccines based on the body's RNA, which encourages the immune system to target the weakest part of the tumor. The treatment has been shown to boost T-cells, which detect and destroy cancer cells. Human trials are set to begin, with recruitment underway for patients with skin cancer. | 2,681 |
by . emma innes . southampton target tonny vilhena wants to quit feyenoord this summer . a leading respiratory expert has warned that the uk is sitting on a lung disease ` time bomb ' . professor luca richeldi , a consultant in respiratory medicine at southampton general hospital , said idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -lrb- ipf -rrb- , which is responsible for 5,000 deaths annually , is increasing at a rate of 5,000 new cases a year . the condition , one of a group of disorders known collectively as interstitial lung disease , causes inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue . ronald koeman made enquiries for the 20-year-old in january and is keen to bring him to st mary 's . holland u21 international vilhena has one year left on contract but is ready to make the move to the premier league now . feyenoord winger tonny vilhena -lrb- left -rrb- is keen to quit the club this summer with southampton on red alert . the saints are also monitoring his team-mate , the # 10m-rated midfielder jordy clasie -lrb- right -rrb- . southampton boss ronald koeman is keen to bolster his squad ahead of possible european qualification . koeman is also bring his teammate jordy clasie to the south coast . the # 10million-rated midfielder has won 11 senior caps for holland . koeman is also looking to make eljero elia 's loan move from werder bremen permanent , as he looks to strengthen his squad ahead of possible qualification for european competition next season . southampton are currently seventh in the premier league table with 56 points from 33 games and in with shout of sealing a europa league berth . the club are exceeding expectations , given the mass exodus of key players they endured last summer and koeman has been praised for steadying the ship . koeman is keen to make dutch winger eljero elia 's loan move from werder bremen permanent this summer . professor luca richeldi says the uk is sitting on a lung disease time bomb -lrb- file picture -rrb- . it leaves sufferers with a life expectancy of three to five years . it is estimated that ipf affects around 15,000 people over 60 in the uk , mainly men and former smokers , but can affect anyone and its cause is unknown . the disease often goes undiagnosed until the onset of symptoms - such as shortness of breath and coughing . as a result , intervention with the only available treatment , the anti-fibrotic drug esbriet , can only slow down progression of the disease . professor richeldi said : ` nationally , the number of people suffering from ipf and other interstitial lung diseases is increasing by thousands every year , but the cause is often unknown . ` as a result , the majority of patients are diagnosed late when their life expectancy has been cut extremely short . ' more than a quarter -- 28 per cent - . of patients being treated at southampton general hospital 's respiratory . centre have some form of interstitial lung disease , with four to six new . cases presenting every week . professor . richeldi said the numbers demonstrated there was an ` urgent need ' to . develop a quick and simple way of diagnosing early ipf . idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - the lung condition that professor richeldi is concerned about - is most common in men and former smokers but it can affect anyone . as a result , he has relaunched a study he began in italy to discover if electronic stethoscopes - usually used to listen to the heart - can detect early signs of the disease . he said : ` in particular at a time when treatments to slow disease progression are becoming available , we urgently need to develop a quick , cheap and simple tool to increase the number of patients treated early in their disease course . ` we believe using electronic stethoscopes to identify distinctive sounds , which we already know are similar to ripped velcro , could alert clinicians to people who might be developing the early stages of the disease . ` they could then be sent for chest high-resolution ct scan to confirm the diagnosis , ideally before they become symptomatic , and give us the opportunity to start an appropriate close monitoring programme and intervene before the condition has taken hold . ' | sport | southampton target tonny vilhena wants out of feyenoord this summer . ronald koeman had tried to sign the 20-year-old in january , but was rebuffed . vilhena has one year left on his contract , but wants to move away . koeman is also keen on signing his team-mate jordy claise . | by . emma innes . southampton target tonny vilhena wants to quit feyenoord this summer . a leading respiratory expert has warned that the uk is sitting on a lung disease ` time bomb ' . professor luca richeldi , a consultant in respiratory medicine at southampton general hospital , said idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -lrb- ipf -rrb- , which is responsible for 5,000 deaths annually , is increasing at a rate of 5,000 new cases a year . the condition , one of a group of disorders known collectively as interstitial lung disease , causes inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue . ronald koeman made enquiries for the 20-year-old in january and is keen to bring him to st mary 's . holland u21 international vilhena has one year left on contract but is ready to make the move to the premier league now . feyenoord winger tonny vilhena -lrb- left -rrb- is keen to quit the club this summer with southampton on red alert . the saints are also monitoring his team-mate , the # 10m-rated midfielder jordy clasie -lrb- right -rrb- . southampton boss ronald koeman is keen to bolster his squad ahead of possible european qualification . koeman is also bring his teammate jordy clasie to the south coast . the # 10million-rated midfielder has won 11 senior caps for holland . koeman is also looking to make eljero elia 's loan move from werder bremen permanent , as he looks to strengthen his squad ahead of possible qualification for european competition next season . southampton are currently seventh in the premier league table with 56 points from 33 games and in with shout of sealing a europa league berth . the club are exceeding expectations , given the mass exodus of key players they endured last summer and koeman has been praised for steadying the ship . koeman is keen to make dutch winger eljero elia 's loan move from werder bremen permanent this summer . professor luca richeldi says the uk is sitting on a lung disease time bomb -lrb- file picture -rrb- . it leaves sufferers with a life expectancy of three to five years . it is estimated that ipf affects around 15,000 people over 60 in the uk , mainly men and former smokers , but can affect anyone and its cause is unknown . the disease often goes undiagnosed until the onset of symptoms - such as shortness of breath and coughing . as a result , intervention with the only available treatment , the anti-fibrotic drug esbriet , can only slow down progression of the disease . professor richeldi said : ` nationally , the number of people suffering from ipf and other interstitial lung diseases is increasing by thousands every year , but the cause is often unknown . ` as a result , the majority of patients are diagnosed late when their life expectancy has been cut extremely short . ' more than a quarter -- 28 per cent - . of patients being treated at southampton general hospital 's respiratory . centre have some form of interstitial lung disease , with four to six new . cases presenting every week . professor . richeldi said the numbers demonstrated there was an ` urgent need ' to . develop a quick and simple way of diagnosing early ipf . idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - the lung condition that professor richeldi is concerned about - is most common in men and former smokers but it can affect anyone . as a result , he has relaunched a study he began in italy to discover if electronic stethoscopes - usually used to listen to the heart - can detect early signs of the disease . he said : ` in particular at a time when treatments to slow disease progression are becoming available , we urgently need to develop a quick , cheap and simple tool to increase the number of patients treated early in their disease course . ` we believe using electronic stethoscopes to identify distinctive sounds , which we already know are similar to ripped velcro , could alert clinicians to people who might be developing the early stages of the disease . ` they could then be sent for chest high-resolution ct scan to confirm the diagnosis , ideally before they become symptomatic , and give us the opportunity to start an appropriate close monitoring programme and intervene before the condition has taken hold . ' | southampton are interested in signing tonny vilhena from feyenoord this summer. the 20-year-old holland u21 international has one year left on his contract and is keen to join the premier league club. saints boss ronald koeman is also looking to sign vilhena's teammate jordy clasie and make eljero elia's loan move permanent. | 2,681 |
this is the surreal moment a dog takes the reins and literally drags his owner out for a walk . hundreds of children were admitted to hospital last year after being born brain damaged following exposure to alcohol in the womb , alarming new figures have revealed . in total , 272 youngsters left disabled by foetal alcohol syndrome were hospitalised in england over the past 12 months , according to data from the official health and social care information centre . dashcam footage , shared by dailymotion.com user vidsking , shows a giant st. bernard running across a road somewhere in the czech republic with a child trailing behind . it appears to be a rather uncomfortable excursion , with the young boy going along the ground on his belly with his legs stretched out behind . as the canine scampers along , his passenger holds tightly to a leash . two men watching the bizarre scene from their car are heard chuckling in the background . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a southwest airlines plane made an emergency return to tennessee 's nashville international airport on monday morning because it hit several birds during takeoff , the airline said . the captain of flight 3387 , which had been bound for baltimore-washington international airport , declared an emergency after birds entered one of the boeing 737 's two engines , southwest spokeswoman michelle agnew said . but the actual number affected by their mother ' s drinking could be far greater , experts have warned . scroll down for video . warning : new figures show that 272 youngsters left disabled by foetal alcohol syndrome were hospitalised in england over the past 12 months , according to the official health and social care information centre . the plane , which had taken off from the nashville airport at 6:35 a.m. , made a safe landing there shortly afterward , agnew said . firetrucks met the plane as a precaution , but the landing was uneventful , southwest said . the plane was put out of service for maintenance , and the airline said it was working on other ways to get the plane 's 110 passengers to their destination . agnew said she did n't know exactly how the bird strike affected the engine . `` bird strike '' is the term used for incidents in which planes collide with birds . often the creatures get sucked into a plane 's engine . london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the fashion brand created by alexander mcqueen is to survive despite the designer 's suicide last week , the label 's majority stakeholder gucci group has confirmed . `` i believe strongly in the alexander mcqueen brand and its future , '' gucci group ceo robert polet said in a statement carried on the web site of gucci parent ppr . the future of mcqueen 's 11-store , 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old 's death , with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead . they 're forced to slow down to avoid hitting the animal and human train . research by the world health organisation suggests that at least one in 100 babies born in the uk could suffer learning , behavioural and physical problems such as deformed limbs because of exposure to alcohol , according to the sunday people . that equates to about 7,500 every year . elizabeth mitchell , of the national organisation for foetal alchol syndrome , told reporter nicola fifield : ` children born with the syndrome do n't get better . they are brain damaged . ` it is an enormous problem and one that is terribly sad and vastly under-diagnosed . ' tip of the iceberg : research by the world health organisation suggests that at least one in 100 babies born in the uk could suffer learning and behavioural problems because of exposure to alcohol in the womb . a record 10,726 wildlife strikes by airplanes -- 97 % of which involved birds -- were reported in the united states in 2012 , according to the federal aviation administration . one of the most famous bird-plane encounters in recent years resulted in the `` miracle on the hudson . '' on january 15 , 2009 , us airways flight 1549 left new york 's laguardia airport and ran into a flock of geese that damaged both engines , forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in the hudson river . rescuers reached the aircraft and found passengers standing on its wings . everyone was rescued . one teenager who was born with foetal alcohol syndrome is 15-year-old niamh brown . she needs help getting dressed , has no sense of danger and will never be able to live independently . niamh was three when her adoptive parents julia and simon first noticed something was wrong . she stuggled at playschool , having difficulty holding a pencil and paying attention . two years later , at the age of five , niamh was diagnosed with foetal alcohol syndrome from her birth mother 's drinking . in 2007 , julia and simon set up the foetal alcohol spectrum disorder trust to help others . visit www.fasdtrust.co.uk . other medical issues associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy include problems with the liver , kidneys and heart , cerebral palsy , sight loss and epilepsy . pregnant women are advised by the government not to drink alcohol . if they do , the maximum consumption recommended is up to two units no more than twice a week . ppr on thursday revealed a company-wide net profit rise of 6.9 percent to $ 984.6 million -lrb- $ 1,328 million -rrb- but a 4 percent revenue fall to $ 16.52 billion . it did not break down figures to reveal mcqueen 's turnover , but reports speculate the brand is running at a loss despite heavy celebrity endorsements . the times of london reported on thursday that the label had struggled to make a profit and analysis of recent accounts showed it had liabilities of more than # 32 million -lrb- $ 49 million -rrb- . ppr boss francois-henri pinault said in a statement : `` lee alexander -lsb- mcqueen -rsb- was a pure genius and a poet who was imaginative and original . his art went beyond the fashion world . the alexander mcqueen trademark will live on . this is the best tribute that we could offer to lee . '' mcqueen 's death last week shocked the world of fashion , with many in the industry paying tribute to a man they described as a unique talent capable of becoming a major name . a coroner on wednesday said mcqueen hanged himself in his wardrobe and left a suicide note . once the dog reaches the other side of the road , it makes its way over a muddy verge . at that point the boy gets up and stumbles forwards . but ms mitchell believes the guidance should be changed so that women are advised not to drink at all during pregnancy . another pedestrian is seen on the roadside but he does n't appear to be overly fazed by the scene . according to the video time stamp , the incident took place on march 3 just past 5pm . ' a dog walks a child , ' the cameraman casually titled the unusual piece of footage . caught on camera : dashcam footage shared by dailymotion.com user vidsking , shows a giant st. bernard dog running across a road somewhere in the czech republic with a child trailing behind . bumpy ride : it appears to be a rather uncomfortable excursion , with the young boy being pulled along the ground on his belly with his legs stretched out behind . ready for walkies ? as the canine scampers along , his passenger holds tightly to a leash . mcqueen , who had dressed stars from sarah jessica parker and nicole kidman to rihanna and sandra bullock , killed himself nine days after the death of his mother . he expressed his devastation at her death on his twitter account days before he died . mcqueen was born in 1970 in london 's east end , the son of a taxi driver and trained in london 's savile row , going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs . french luxury brand gucci group acquired a 51 percent stake in mcqueen in 2001 . | entertainment | gucci group says mcqueen label to survive despite his death . alexander mcqueen , 40 , found dead at london home last week . reports say mcqueen 's label has struggled to make profits . | this is the surreal moment a dog takes the reins and literally drags his owner out for a walk . hundreds of children were admitted to hospital last year after being born brain damaged following exposure to alcohol in the womb , alarming new figures have revealed . in total , 272 youngsters left disabled by foetal alcohol syndrome were hospitalised in england over the past 12 months , according to data from the official health and social care information centre . dashcam footage , shared by dailymotion.com user vidsking , shows a giant st. bernard running across a road somewhere in the czech republic with a child trailing behind . it appears to be a rather uncomfortable excursion , with the young boy going along the ground on his belly with his legs stretched out behind . as the canine scampers along , his passenger holds tightly to a leash . two men watching the bizarre scene from their car are heard chuckling in the background . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a southwest airlines plane made an emergency return to tennessee 's nashville international airport on monday morning because it hit several birds during takeoff , the airline said . the captain of flight 3387 , which had been bound for baltimore-washington international airport , declared an emergency after birds entered one of the boeing 737 's two engines , southwest spokeswoman michelle agnew said . but the actual number affected by their mother ' s drinking could be far greater , experts have warned . scroll down for video . warning : new figures show that 272 youngsters left disabled by foetal alcohol syndrome were hospitalised in england over the past 12 months , according to the official health and social care information centre . the plane , which had taken off from the nashville airport at 6:35 a.m. , made a safe landing there shortly afterward , agnew said . firetrucks met the plane as a precaution , but the landing was uneventful , southwest said . the plane was put out of service for maintenance , and the airline said it was working on other ways to get the plane 's 110 passengers to their destination . agnew said she did n't know exactly how the bird strike affected the engine . `` bird strike '' is the term used for incidents in which planes collide with birds . often the creatures get sucked into a plane 's engine . london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the fashion brand created by alexander mcqueen is to survive despite the designer 's suicide last week , the label 's majority stakeholder gucci group has confirmed . `` i believe strongly in the alexander mcqueen brand and its future , '' gucci group ceo robert polet said in a statement carried on the web site of gucci parent ppr . the future of mcqueen 's 11-store , 180 employee fashion house had been uncertain following the 40-year-old 's death , with industry experts speculating it was not successful enough to endure without its figurehead . they 're forced to slow down to avoid hitting the animal and human train . research by the world health organisation suggests that at least one in 100 babies born in the uk could suffer learning , behavioural and physical problems such as deformed limbs because of exposure to alcohol , according to the sunday people . that equates to about 7,500 every year . elizabeth mitchell , of the national organisation for foetal alchol syndrome , told reporter nicola fifield : ` children born with the syndrome do n't get better . they are brain damaged . ` it is an enormous problem and one that is terribly sad and vastly under-diagnosed . ' tip of the iceberg : research by the world health organisation suggests that at least one in 100 babies born in the uk could suffer learning and behavioural problems because of exposure to alcohol in the womb . a record 10,726 wildlife strikes by airplanes -- 97 % of which involved birds -- were reported in the united states in 2012 , according to the federal aviation administration . one of the most famous bird-plane encounters in recent years resulted in the `` miracle on the hudson . '' on january 15 , 2009 , us airways flight 1549 left new york 's laguardia airport and ran into a flock of geese that damaged both engines , forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in the hudson river . rescuers reached the aircraft and found road somewhere in the czech republic with a child trailing behind . bumpy ride : it appears to be a rather uncomfortable excursion , with the young boy being pulled along the ground on his belly with his legs stretched out behind . ready for walkies ? as the canine scampers along , his passenger holds tightly to a leash . mcqueen , who had dressed stars from sarah jessica parker and nicole kidman to rihanna and sandra bullock , killed himself nine days after the death of his mother . he expressed his devastation at her death on his twitter account days before he died . mcqueen was born in 1970 in london 's east end , the son of a taxi driver and trained in london 's savile row , going on to study fashion at college before making his name with his own extravagant designs . french luxury brand gucci group acquired a 51 percent stake in mcqueen in 2001 . | Entertainment news includes a viral video of a dog dragging its owner on a walk, a Southwest Airlines plane making an emergency landing due to a bird strike, and the Alexander McQueen fashion brand surviving despite the designer's suicide. Additionally, a record number of wildlife strikes by airplanes were reported in the US in 2012, including the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident where a plane landed safely on the Hudson River after colliding with geese. | 2,681 |
tyson fury hopes wladimir klitschko sees off the challenge of bryant jennings on saturday night to set up a stadium fight later in the year . fury is the mandatory challenger to the long-reigning heavyweight champion and hopes to lure him to england in the autumn . wladimir klitschko goes up against bryant jennings in new york on saturday night . but klitschko must first face the unbeaten jennings in new york . ` i believe wladimir will beat jennings and i want him to win because i want to be the one to beat him in england and put an end to his reign , ' said fury . ` we 've been in discussions to get the fight on , hopefully at one of the big football stadiums in september . it 's something which i 've left with my promoter and team and things are looking positive though it takes a very brave or stupid man to step in the ring with tyson fury . ` i 'm the heavyweight who is going to take over this division because i have everything that is needed . wladimir has had a good run but it 's time for a change because the heavyweight division needs an injection of new blood and i 'm ready to provide that . ' reigning heavyweight champion klitschko shake hands with jennings , left , after the weigh-in . klitschko has held a portion of the world title since 2000 but fury is convinced he is the man to beat him . ` i 'm mandatory for the wbo title and if wladimir does defend it against me he wo n't last more than eight rounds because i will be knocking him out after being involved in a bit of a brawl early on , ' he added . ` i know his flaws and i know how to beat him -- for once he will be picking on someone his own size . ` a fight with wladimir does n't concern me because i know i will beat him , it 's just a matter of how and what round i do the job in . i 'm still not fully convinced he has the balls to step in the ring with me but if he does then i take my hat off to him because it will be the night the klitschko era ends and the tyson fury one begins . ' former heavyweight champions evander holyfield -lrb- left -rrb- and lennox lewis attend the official weigh-in . klitschko v jennings is live on boxnation on saturday night . visit boxnation.com to subscribe . | sport | wladimir klitschko faces bryant jennings in new york on saturday night . tyson fury hopes his next fight will be against klitschko in september . british heavyweight champion convinced he can take the wbo title . | tyson fury hopes wladimir klitschko sees off the challenge of bryant jennings on saturday night to set up a stadium fight later in the year . fury is the mandatory challenger to the long-reigning heavyweight champion and hopes to lure him to england in the autumn . wladimir klitschko goes up against bryant jennings in new york on saturday night . but klitschko must first face the unbeaten jennings in new york . ` i believe wladimir will beat jennings and i want him to win because i want to be the one to beat him in england and put an end to his reign , ' said fury . ` we 've been in discussions to get the fight on , hopefully at one of the big football stadiums in september . it 's something which i 've left with my promoter and team and things are looking positive though it takes a very brave or stupid man to step in the ring with tyson fury . ` i 'm the heavyweight who is going to take over this division because i have everything that is needed . wladimir has had a good run but it 's time for a change because the heavyweight division needs an injection of new blood and i 'm ready to provide that . ' reigning heavyweight champion klitschko shake hands with jennings , left , after the weigh-in . klitschko has held a portion of the world title since 2000 but fury is convinced he is the man to beat him . ` i 'm mandatory for the wbo title and if wladimir does defend it against me he wo n't last more than eight rounds because i will be knocking him out after being involved in a bit of a brawl early on , ' he added . ` i know his flaws and i know how to beat him -- for once he will be picking on someone his own size . ` a fight with wladimir does n't concern me because i know i will beat him , it 's just a matter of how and what round i do the job in . i 'm still not fully convinced he has the balls to step in the ring with me but if he does then i take my hat off to him because it will be the night the klitschko era ends and the tyson fury one begins . ' former heavyweight champions evander holyfield -lrb- left -rrb- and lennox lewis attend the official weigh-in . klitschko v jennings is live on boxnation on saturday night . visit boxnation.com to subscribe . | Tyson Fury wants Wladimir Klitschko to defeat Bryant Jennings on Saturday night, setting up a potential stadium fight in England later this year. Fury believes he has what it takes to dethrone Klitschko, who has reigned as heavyweight champion since 2000. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- a skywest airlines flight made an emergency landing in buffalo , new york , on wednesday after a passenger lost consciousness , officials said . yet another scientific study has found no link between autism and the vaccine against measles , mumps and rubella -lrb- mmr -rrb- - even among high risk children . the findings , in the journal of the american medical association -lrb- jama -rrb- , are based on a study of about 95,000 young people . all those in the study had older siblings . some of the elder children had autism and some did not . numerous studies over the last 15 years have ruled out a link between the mmr vaccine and autism . by . emily allen . updated : . 06:26 est , 9 august 2012 . charged : actor jody latham , seen here in the fixer , will appear at court next week charged with producing cannabis . former eastenders and shameless actor jody latham is to appear at court after allegedly running a cannabis farm . since autism can run in families , researchers decided to look at whether vaccines could make autism even more likely in children who had siblings with autism . they found that vaccines had no effect on autism risk , whether or not a sibling in the family was diagnosed . ` consistent with studies in other populations , we observed no association between mmr vaccination and increased asd risk among privately insured children , ' said the study , led by anjali jain , a doctor in falls church , virginia . buildings draped in vibrant flowers , jagged shapes of light origami designed to trick the mind , and forests of floating white dresses are just some of the magical installations coming to this year 's vivid sydney festival . each winter since 2009 the city has come alight with mind-bending light shows projected onto iconic buildings such as the sydney harbour bridge , opera house , customs house and the museum of contemporary art . the passenger received medical attention before being released , according to marissa snow , spokeswoman for skywest . she said the airliner expects to accommodate the 75 passengers on another aircraft to their original destination -- hartford , connecticut -- later wednesday afternoon . the federal aviation administration initially reported a pressurization problem and said it would investigate . snow said there was no indication of any pressurization issues , and the faa later issued a statement that did not reference a pressurization problem . ` we also found no evidence that receipt of either one or two doses of mmr vaccination was associated with an increased risk of asd among children who had older siblings with asd . ' autism is on the rise , and affects as many as one in 68 children in the united states , but its causes remain poorly understood . fears about vaccines and autism began to spread after the publication in 1998 of an article by andrew wakefield . he was later stripped of his medical license . fears about vaccines and autism began to spread after the publication in 1998 of an article by andrew wakefield that purported to find a link between the mmr vaccine and autism in 12 children . it was later found to be fraudulent and was retracted by the journal that published it . skywest also said there was no problem with the plane 's door , which some media initially reported . flight 5622 was originally scheduled to fly from chicago to hartford . the plane descended 28,000 feet in three minutes . `` it would feel like a roller coaster -- when you 're coming over the top and you 're going down , '' cnn aviation analyst mary schiavo said , describing how such a descent would feel . `` you know that these pilots knew they were in a very grave and very serious situation . '' the 30-year-old actor , who played rob grayson in the bbc soap , was arrested along with his girlfriend sarah melia , 31 , after police swooped on his home in bacup , lancashire , in may last year . they found 25 marijuana plants worth # 15,000 . the couple will appear at burnley magistrates ' court next week charged with producing cannabis . mr latham is best known for his role as phillip ` lip ' gallagher in shameless . as the author , wakefield was stripped of his medical license . but concerns over vaccine safety , particularly in the internet age , have proven difficult to quell . ` although a substantial body of research over the last 15 years has found no link between the mmr vaccine and asd , parents and others continue to associate the vaccine with asd , ' said the jama study . in 2015 the festival , which also includes a plethora of art , music and theatre shows as part of the exhibition , has expanded its installations outside the cbd and now includes the newly erected central park in chippendale and the north shore suburb of chatswood . exhibits will still be found at circular quay , the rocks , darling harbour , pyrmont and martin place . ` surveys of parents who have children with asd suggest that many believe the mmr vaccine was a contributing cause . ' he revealed he was facing bankruptcy earlier this year . spectators can look forward to customs house coated in jacarandas , a translucent pop up bar in martin place , a light origami maze , glowing swings with the sydney harbour bridge as the backdrop and the sails of the opera house lit up again . the actor 's career took off at the age of 12 when his talent was spotted during performances at burley youth theatre . he . this year will feature the city 's first ever interactive skyscraper illumination that can be controlled by visitors . vivid starts on may 22 and runs until june 8 from 6pm-midnight each night , with over 60 light installations and 140 artists . scroll down for video . light origami : this year 's vivid festival will feature a maze of lights designed to trick the eyes and boggle the mind . glowing gossamer gowns : also exhibited will be these eerie white dresses made entirely from lights . played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son of frank gallagher in . children who have an older sibling with autism are less likely to get vaccinated , the study found . the mmr vaccination rate for the children with unaffected siblings was 92 percent by age five . in contrast , the mmr vaccination rates for children with older siblings with asd was 86 percent by age five . channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004 and 2008 . in full bloom : customs house in circular quay will blossom into a magnificent jacaranda tree during the festival . he appeared as pimp grayson in eastenders between february and march last year . but he has also starred in itv 's the fixer and had a stint as a trainee chef in gordon ramsay 's hell 's kitchen . talent : latham , left , played the eldest son of frank gallagher in shameless . he is pictured in a scene with kash -lrb- chris bisson -rrb- and ian -lrb- gerard kearns -rrb- . glowing swings : these vibrant apparatus will stand out against the backdrop of the illuminated sydney harbour bridge . hard hitting : latham joined the cast of eastenders last year , . playing pimp rob grayson in a controversial sex exploitation storyline . crystal glass : the museum of contemporary art will again be lit up with colourful projections in 2015 . lighting of the sails : the sydney opera house will get a brightly coloured facelift every evening from 6pm-midnight during the festival . transcendence : martin place will play host to a glowing pop-up bar from may 22 . an accompanying editorial by bryan king , a doctor at the university of washington and seattle children 's hospital , said the data is clear . ` the only conclusion that can be drawn from the study is that there is no signal to suggest a relationship between mmr and the development of autism in children with or without a sibling who has autism , ' king wrote . ` taken together , some dozen studies have now shown that the age of onset of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children , the severity or course of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children , and now the risk of asd recurrence in families does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children . ' robotanic : this year attendees will be treated to an array of glowing installations and curious artist creations . | entertainment | he will appear at burnley magistrates ' court next week . | the study , led by anjali jain , a doctor in falls church , virginia . buildings draped in vibrant flowers , jagged shapes of light origami designed to trick the mind , and forests of floating white dresses are just some of the magical installations coming to this year 's vivid sydney festival . each winter since 2009 the city has come alight with mind-bending light shows projected onto iconic buildings such as the sydney harbour bridge , opera house , customs house and the museum of contemporary art . the passenger received medical attention before being released , according to marissa snow , spokeswoman for skywest . she said the airliner expects to accommodate the 75 passengers on another aircraft to their original destination -- hartford , connecticut -- later wednesday afternoon . the federal aviation administration initially reported a pressurization problem and said it would investigate . snow said there was no indication of any pressurization issues , and the faa later issued a statement that did not reference a pressurization problem . ` we also found no evidence that receipt of either one or two doses of mmr vaccination was associated with an increased risk of asd among children who had older siblings with asd . ' autism is on the rise , and affects as many as one in 68 children in the united states , but its causes remain poorly understood . fears about vaccines and autism began to spread after the publication in 1998 of an article by andrew over vaccine safety , particularly in the internet age , have proven difficult to quell . ` although a substantial body of research over the last 15 years has found no link between the mmr vaccine and asd , parents and others continue to associate the vaccine with asd , ' said the jama study . in 2015 the festival , which also includes a plethora of art , music and theatre shows as part of the exhibition , has expanded its installations outside the cbd and now includes the newly erected central park in chippendale and the north shore suburb of chatswood . exhibits will still be found at circular quay , the rocks , darling harbour , pyrmont and martin place . ` surveys of parents who have children with asd suggest that many believe the mmr vaccine was a contributing cause . ' he revealed he was facing bankruptcy earlier this year . spectators can look forward to customs house coated in jacarandas , a translucent pop up bar in martin place , a light origami maze , glowing swings with the sydney harbour bridge as the backdrop and the sails of the opera house lit up again . the actor 's career took off at the age of 12 when his talent was spotted during performances at burley youth theatre . he . this year will feature the city 's first ever interactive skyscraper illumination that can be controlled by visitors . vivid starts on may 22 and runs until june 8 from 6pm-midnight each night , with over 60 light installations and 140 artists . scroll down for video . light origami : this year 's vivid festival will feature a maze of lights designed to trick the eyes and boggle the mind . glowing gossamer gowns : also exhibited will be these eerie white dresses made entirely from lights . played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son of frank gallagher in . children who have an older sibling with autism are less likely to get vaccinated , the study found . the mmr vaccination rate for the children with unaffected siblings was 92 percent by age five . in contrast , the mmr vaccination rates for children with older siblings with asd was 86 percent by age five . channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004 and 2008 . in full bloom : customs house in circular quay will blossom into a magnificent jacaranda tree during the festival . he appeared as pimp grayson in eastenders between february and march last year . but he has also starred in itv 's the fixer and had a stint as a trainee chef in gordon ramsay 's hell 's kitchen . talent : latham , left , played the eldest son of frank gallagher in shameless . he is pictured in a scene with kash -lrb- chris bisson -rrb- and ian -lrb- gerard kearns -rrb- . glowing swings : these vibrant apparatus will stand out against the backdrop of the illuminated sydney harbour bridge . hard hitting : latham joined the cast of eastenders last year , . playing pimp rob grayson in a controversial sex exploitation storyline . crystal glass : the museum of contemporary art will again be lit up with colourful projections in 2015 . lighting of the sails : the sydney opera house will get a brightly coloured facelift every evening from 6pm-midnight during the festival . transcendence : martin place will play host to a glowing pop-up bar from may 22 . an accompanying editorial by bryan king , a doctor at the university of washington and seattle children 's hospital , said the data is clear . ` the only conclusion that can be drawn from the study is that there is no signal to suggest a relationship between mmr and the development of autism in children with or without a sibling who has autism , ' king wrote . ` taken together , some dozen studies have now shown that the age of onset of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children , the severity or course of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children , and now the risk of asd recurrence in families does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children . ' robotanic : this year attendees will be treated to an array of glowing installations and curious artist creations . | new : vivid sydney festival returns with magical installations including buildings draped in flowers, jagged shapes of light origami, and forests of floating white dresses ; Generate a concise summary focusing on the health for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn -. `` we also found no evidence that receipt of either one or two doses of mmr vaccination was associated with an increased risk of asd among children who had older siblings with asd.'autism is on the rise, and affects as many as one in 68 children in the united states, but its causes remain poorly understood. fears about vaccines and autism began to spread after the publication in 1998 of an article by andrew wakefield over vaccine safety, particularly in the internet age, have proven difficult to quell. ` although a substantial body of research over the last 15 years has found no link between the mmr vaccine and asd, parents and others continue to associate the vaccine with asd,'said the jama study. children who have an older sibling with autism are less likely to get vaccinated, the study found. the mmr vaccination rate for the children with unaffected siblings was 92 percent by age five. in contrast, the mmr vaccination rates for children with older siblings with asd was 86 percent by age five. an accompanying editorial by bryan king, a doctor at the university of washington and seattle children's hospital, said the data is clear. ` the only conclusion that can be drawn from the study is that there is no signal to suggest a relationship between mmr and the development of autism in children with or without a sibling who has autism,'king wrote. ` taken together, some dozen studies have now shown that the age of onset of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children, the severity or course of asd does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children, and now the risk of asd recurrence in families does not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated children.'it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times, '' said dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- a high temperature of 63.5 degrees fahrenheit might sound like a pleasant day in early spring -- unless you 're in antarctica . the chilly continent recorded the temperature -lrb- 15.5 degrees celsius -rrb- on march 24 , possibly the highest ever recorded on antarctica , according to the weather underground . by . emma innes . published : . the temperature was recorded at argentina 's esperanza base on the northern tip of the antarctica peninsula , according to cnn affiliate wtnh . -lrb- note to map lovers : the argentine base is not geographically part of the south american continent . -rrb- . the world meteorological organization , a specialized united nations agency , is in the process of setting up an international ad-hoc committee of about 10 blue-ribbon climatologists and meteorologists to begin collecting relevant evidence , said randy cerveny , the agency 's lead rapporteur of weather and climate extremes and arizona state university professor of geographical sciences . the committee will examine the equipment used to measure the temperature , whether it was in good working order , whether the correct monitoring procedures were followed , whether the equipment was placed in the correct location and whether the measurement is matched by corresponding records from surrounding stations , cerveny said . the committee will discuss the issues and make a recommendation to cerveny , who will make an official finding , probably by late summer or early fall . researchers who study climate change carefully watch weather changes in the antarctic region and elsewhere for evidence that the earth is getting warmer . announcing your big vacation on facebook or posting a series of beach-selfies while you 're away can be the highlight of a holiday for some . but sunseekers are being warned that it could also invalidate their home insurance if they get burgled while they are away . 06:47 est , 29 january 2014 . | . updated : . 10:34 est , 29 january 2014 . insurers are increasingly checking people 's social media accounts following a break-in to see if they announced they would be away from the property , and are using it as a reason not to pay out . holidaymakers who announce they are going on a two-week trip or regularly post selfies from the beach on facebook while they are away could find their insurer refusing to pay out if they are burgled . this is because most insurers have a ` reasonable care ' clause , meaning firms do n't have to offer up cash if they can prove people were n't careful enough in protecting their possessions . a father has told how he lost 7st in just six months after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 . ryan griffiths , 31 , weighed 22st and lived off a diet of fast food until he saw a ` shocking ' photograph of himself on a night out . while his diabetes diagnosis was not enough to make him change his ways , the photo did the trick and he joined a gym and revolutionised his diet . ryan griffiths , 31 , weighed 22st and lived off a diet of fast food until he saw this ` shocking ' photograph of himself on a night out . he now weighs 15st 3lb and his body fat percentage has dropped from 44 to 22 . between 10 to 20 per cent is the recommended level for men aged between 20 and 40 . he is hoping to get down to 14st with a body fat percentage of 15 . in the past this was used in cases of burglary where doors or windows were left unlocked or open , but increasingly it is being used against holidaymakers who advertise their vacation online . police forces have repeatedly warned that would-be thieves will check social media to see whether property owners have said they will be away , before striking while nobody is home . according to the sun , families that post pictures of themselves on sun loungers , or announce they are on the first day of a two-week trip could be deemed to be helping criminals . most firms include ` reasonable care ' clause in contracts , meaning they are not liable if people did not protect their property , and are now using against people who advertise breaks online . police have repeatedly warned that would-be thieves will often check social networks in order to establish that people are out of their homes before striking . a spokesman for the financial ombudsman service said : ` it 's possible that your insurance cover could be affected if you explicitly announce your plans on social media . ` you would n't put a poster up on your front lawn saying you 're going on holiday . ' the association of british insurers also warned home owners to ` think carefully about what you put on social media ' . impressively , he has also reversed his diabetes and no longer needs to take any medication for it . mr griffiths , from northampton , told mailonline : ` i used to bury my head in the sand -- i deliberately avoided weighing myself . ` when i saw a picture of myself on a night out i was shocked . ' mr griffiths , who has a two-year-old son called joseph with his wife , kate , used to live off a diet of mcdonald 's for breakfast and lunch , numerous costa coffees and dinners of frozen pizza . ryan griffiths before his weight loss . he admits he lived off a diet of mcdonald 's and pizza . working as a mobile sales rep , he was constantly ` pounding the motorways ' and took no exercise despite indulging in crisps and other unhealthy snacks between meals . when he was just 30 , he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes . he said : ` it runs in my family but the size of me did n't help . i buried my head in the sand after the diagnosis and continued on as i was . ` i took the medication i was given but i did n't change my diet or alcohol intake . ' ryan now weighs 15st 3lb and his body fat percentage has fallen from 44 to 22 . he also reversed his diabetes . mr griffiths estimates that at this time he was consuming between 4,500 and 5,000 calories a day -- twice the recommended daily intake for a man . however , everything changed when he saw an unflattering photo of himself . he said : ` the picture was the proverbial straw . it made me do something . ' mr griffiths joined pure gym and slashed his daily calorie intake to between 1,600 and 1,800 . he now eats a high-protein , low-gi diet . on a typical day he has a protein shake before going to the gym at 5am and another one afterwards . he then has boiled eggs at 10.30 am , followed by an innocent veg pot for lunch . happy : ryan with his son joseph , 2 . he is hoping to lose even more weight going forward . pumping iron : ryan credits much of his success to joining a gym . he snacks on protein bars and a typical dinner would be a jacket potato with vegetables and chicken . as a result of his transformed diet and his weight loss , mr griffiths no longer has type 2 diabetes and he has been taken off all of his medication . he said : ` the diabetes nurse said i was only the second person she 'd seen to reverse it . ' he added : ` my wife is very pleased -- she is pretty happy but we do keep having to buy me new clothes ! ' mr griffiths added that his wife has also lost 2st 7lbs as a result of their new eating habits . going forward : he now intends to continue going to the gym in the hope of reaching his target weight of 14st . he said : ` it is also better for our son to see us eating healthy food . ` i have much more energy now and can run around with him more . ' mr griffiths says he intends to continue going to the gym in the hope of reaching his target weight of 14st . he also wants his body fat percentage to fall further . ge said : ` i want to walk the middle line between muscles and cardio fitness . ` i have that picture on my phone so it is always there if i need motivation . ' | news | insurers often check accounts of those burgled while they were away . can refuse to pay if people advertised the fact that they would be out . association of british insurers advises being careful with gets posted . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- a high temperature of 63.5 degrees fahrenheit might sound like a pleasant day in early spring -- unless you 're in antarctica . the chilly continent recorded the temperature -lrb- 15.5 degrees celsius -rrb- on march 24 , possibly the highest ever recorded on antarctica , according to the weather underground . by . emma innes . published : . the temperature was recorded at argentina 's esperanza base on the northern tip of the antarctica peninsula , according to cnn affiliate wtnh . -lrb- note to map lovers : the argentine base is not geographically part of the south american continent . -rrb- . the world meteorological organization , a specialized united nations agency , is in the process of setting up an international ad-hoc committee of about 10 blue-ribbon climatologists and meteorologists to begin collecting relevant evidence , said randy cerveny , the agency 's lead rapporteur of weather and climate extremes and arizona state university professor of geographical sciences . the committee will examine the equipment used to measure the temperature , whether it was in good working order , whether the correct monitoring procedures were followed , whether the equipment was placed in the correct location and whether the measurement is matched by corresponding records from surrounding stations , cerveny said . the committee will discuss the issues and make a recommendation to cerveny , who will make an official finding , probably by late summer or early fall . researchers who study climate change carefully watch weather changes in the antarctic region and elsewhere for evidence that the earth is getting warmer . announcing your big vacation on facebook or posting a series of beach-selfies while you 're away can be the highlight of a holiday for some . but sunseekers are being warned that it could also invalidate their home insurance if they get burgled while they are away . 06:47 est , 29 january 2014 . | . updated : . 10:34 est , 29 january 2014 . insurers are increasingly checking people 's social media accounts following a break-in to see if they announced they would be away from the property , and are using it as a reason not to pay out . holidaymakers who announce they are going on a two-week trip or regularly post selfies from the beach on facebook while they are away could find their insurer refusing to pay out if they are burgled . this is because most insurers have a ` reasonable care ' clause , meaning firms do n't have to offer up cash if they can prove people were n't careful enough in protecting their possessions . a father has told how he lost 7st in just six months after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 . ryan griffiths , 31 , weighed 22st and lived off a diet of fast food until he saw a ` shocking ' photograph of himself on a night out . while his diabetes diagnosis was not enough to make him change his ways , the photo did the trick and he joined a gym and revolutionised his diet . ryan griffiths , 31 , weighed 22st and lived off a diet of fast food until he saw this ` shocking ' photograph of himself on a night out . he now weighs 15st 3lb and his body fat percentage has dropped from 44 to 22 . between 10 to 20 per cent is the recommended level for men aged between 20 and 40 . he is hoping to get down to 14st with a body fat percentage of 15 . in the past this was used in cases of burglary where doors or windows were left unlocked or open , but increasingly it is being used against holidaymakers who advertise their vacation online . police forces have repeatedly warned that would-be thieves will check social media to see whether property owners have said they will be away , before striking while nobody is home . according to the sun , families that post pictures of themselves on sun loungers , or announce they are on the first day of a two-week trip could be deemed to be helping criminals . most firms include ` reasonable care ' clause in contracts , meaning they are not liable if people did not protect their property , and are now using against people who advertise breaks online . police have repeatedly warned that would-be thieves will often check social networks in order to establish that people are out of their homes before striking . a spokesman for the financial ombudsman service said : ` it 's possible that your insurance cover could be affected if you explicitly announce your plans on social media . ` you would n't put a poster up on your front lawn saying you 're going on holiday . ' the association of british insurers also warned home owners to ` think carefully about what you put on social media ' . impressively , he has also reversed his diabetes and no longer needs to take any medication for it . mr griffiths , from northampton , told mailonline : ` i used to bury my head in the sand -- i deliberately avoided weighing myself . ` when i saw a picture of myself on a night out i was shocked . ' mr griffiths , who has a two-year-old son called joseph with his wife , kate , used to live off a diet of mcdonald 's for breakfast and lunch , numerous costa coffees and dinners of frozen pizza . ryan griffiths before his weight loss . he admits he lived off a diet of mcdonald 's and pizza . working as a mobile sales rep , he was constantly ` pounding the motorways ' and took no exercise despite indulging in crisps and other unhealthy snacks between meals . when he was just 30 , he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes . he said : ` it runs in my family but the size of me | A record-breaking temperature of 63.5°F (15.5°C) was recorded in Antarctica on March 24, possibly the highest ever recorded on the continent. The World Meteorological Organization is investigating the reading to confirm its accuracy. Meanwhile, holidaymakers are being warned that announcing their vacations on social media could invalidate their home insurance if they get burgled while away. Insurers are increasingly checking social media accounts to see if policyholders announced their trips online, and are using it as a reason not to pay out. Additionally, a man who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 30 has lost 7st in six months after seeing a "shocking" photo of himself and changing his diet and exercise habits. | 2,681 |
alec stewart is intrigued to hear more about the newly-created role of england cricket director . the surrey director of cricket insisted his focus is on his role at the oval and he is yet to speak to anyone at the england and wales cricket board about the position , which is to be introduced following the departure of paul downton as managing director . stewart 's fellow former england captains andrew strauss and michael vaughan have also been linked to the job . chad geyen -lrb- above -rrb- of ramsey , minnesota was found dead on sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound . a man charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against young boys killed himself the day before his trial . chad geyen , a married father of two from ramsey , minnesota , was found dead on sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a park near his home . alec stewart admitted he has had no contact with the ecb over the role of england cricket director . the england head coach , peter moores , would report to the cricket director , but stewart is among the potential candidates awaiting full clarity of the responsibilities of the position . vaughan and strauss , too , have expressed a wish to learn the details of the job specification , which could come when incoming chairman colin graves starts work next month alongside new chief executive tom harrison . by . daily mail reporter . published : . 06:25 est , 18 june 2013 . he had been accused of assaulting at least six boys hundreds of times , including his own foster son , between 1990 and 2013 . the star tribune reports that geyen , 45 , was first reported missing on saturday night , having been out on bail since he was first charged in november 2013 . | . updated : . 06:25 est , 18 june 2013 . the driver -lrb- not pictured -rrb- had a three-piece inflatable penile implant fitted by surgeon dr. thomas j. desperito . a jury on monday cleared a doctor of negligence in a lawsuit filed by a delaware truck driver who underwent a penile implant procedure and ended up with an erection that lasted eight months . ` we 're stunned , ' attorney michael heyden said as he left the new castle county courthouse , where his client daniel metzgar , 44 , of newark , was suing urologist thomas desperito of wilmington , delaware . in april 2010 , four months after the procedure was performed , metzgar experienced swelling and went to a hospital , where he underwent testing . before going to the hospital , metzgar had been unable to reach dr desperito . he was set to stand trial on five counts of first-degree and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct . of the six individuals who have come forward , four are now adults , with the oldest saying the abuse began between him and geyen when he was part of the big brothers organization . another boy claims geyen once paid him $ 20 to perform a sexual act , while a third actually lived with the man as his foster child . ` until anyone sees the job spec - whether it 's vaughan , myself , straussy , whoever it may be - you ca n't comment , ' stewart told press association . stewart , who played 133 tests and 170 odis for england , is in the frame to replace the axed paul downton . the doctor 's lawyer argued that hospital staff who performed tests were unfamiliar with penile implants and were not properly trained to do them . therefore , the results from the tests , including images showing swelling , did not prove negligence . metzgar and his attorney during the one-week trial described the frequent discomfort and daily embarrassment he experienced after the procedure - including trouble riding a motorcycle , wearing normal clothes and joining family social events . ' i could hardly dance , with an erection poking my partner , ' metzgar told jurors at the start of the trial . ` it 's not something you want to bring out at parties and show to friends . ' metzgar 's stepson alexander king , 18 , described a once close relationship that grew distant after the procedure . king felt uncomfortable having friends over and noticed his stepfather stopped showing up at school and sporting events . ' i was - i 'm sorry - highly embarrassed , ' he testified during the trial . the device was ultimately removed in 2010 after tubing punctured metzgar 's scrotum . he received a replacement implant from another doctor . the prosthesis was eventually removed in august 2010 , after tubing from the device punctured his scrotum during a family trip to niagara falls . the surgical implant most often used involves an inflatable device ; two cylinders are placed in the penile tissue and these are connected to a pump in the scrotum . ` all i 've said is i 've done everything that 's ever been asked of me as an england player and if england thought that i would be the right type of person for that role , whatever that role may be , then you 'd be stupid not to look at it . ` i 'm under contract here . -lrb- the -rrb- ecb would have to seek permission to speak to me via surrey . ` this is a great job that i 'm thoroughly enjoying here . i seriously think we 're going to be going places over the next few years . that 's what i 'm concentrating on . michael vaughan is also among the leading candidates to take up the newly-created role with england . ' i ca n't underestimate what a great job this is . but you always want to be aware of other things that are going on . ' when a man wants to have sex , he squeezes the pump in the scrotum and the cylinders are filled with fluid kept in a reservoir in the abdomen . penile implants can be : . penile implants are not usually available on the nhs and inflatable implants are typically expensive . the doctor 's lawyer , colleen shields , shields , acting for the . doctor , had told the court how that her client advised the patient to have the . prosthesis removed after he complained of an infection and that . the erection was n't going down , four months after the implant was . fitted . that individual says he was 5-years-old when the abuse began , and that it occurred hundreds of times . all the boys were under the age of 13 when the alleged abuse began . while investigating , authorities found a fake facebook account created by geyen in which he claimed to be a 13-year-old girl to communicate with young boys . there was also visits to a ` boy-love ' site in his web history . ` it 's pretty unusual -lsb- for abuse cases -rsb- to go undetected after having this much contact with victims over such a long period of time , ' said anoka county sheriff 's cmdr. paul sommer when the charges were first filed . ms shields claims that despite the warning , mr metzgar did not act for months following the april 2010 visit . a penile implant is an inflatable device consisting of two fluid-filled cylinders which are surgically inserted into the penis and connected to a separate reservoir of fluid , and a pump which lies under the skin of the scrotum . the mechanical pump is squeezed to push fluid up the cylinders and , once full , the penis becomes rigid -- a process that takes between five and ten seconds . ` there were hundreds of alleged incidents . ' the hennepin county medical examiner 's office is set to release further details about geyen 's death later this week . • for confidential help , call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here . asked if he had had any informal or preliminary discussions with the ecb hierarchy , stewart added : ` none whatsoever . my focus is very much here and if somebody from the ecb rings me i 'll take their phone call or meet them , but that has n't happened . ' • for confidential support on suicide matters in the uk , call the samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 , visit a local samaritans branch or click here . the erection remains until the deflate button is pressed . a penile implant can be used as a long-term solution for men with severe erectile dysfunction problems caused by a wide range of conditions including diabetes , prostate cancer surgery , peyronie 's disease and age-related vascular disease . metzgar had no comment on the jury verdict . ms shields , said , ` we think the jury reached the appropriate verdict ' | sport | alec stewart would like to hear more about the england team vacancy . former england wicketkeeper is currently director of cricket at surrey . stewart says he has had no discussions with the ecb over the role . paul downton was sacked as managing director of england team . | alec stewart is intrigued to hear more about the newly-created role of england cricket director . the surrey director of cricket insisted his focus is on his role at the oval and he is yet to speak to anyone at the england and wales cricket board about the position , which is to be introduced following the departure of paul downton as managing director . stewart 's fellow former england captains andrew strauss and michael vaughan have also been linked to the job . chad geyen -lrb- above -rrb- of ramsey , minnesota was found dead on sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound . a man charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against young boys killed himself the day before his trial . chad geyen , a married father of two from ramsey , minnesota , was found dead on sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a park near his home . alec stewart admitted he has had no contact with the ecb over the role of england cricket director . the england head coach , peter moores , would report to the cricket director , but stewart is among the potential candidates awaiting full clarity of the responsibilities of the position . vaughan and strauss , too , have expressed a wish to learn the details of the job specification , which could come when incoming chairman colin graves starts work next month alongside new chief executive tom harrison . by . daily mail reporter . published : . 06:25 est , 18 of the big brothers organization . another boy claims geyen once paid him $ 20 to perform a sexual act , while a third actually lived with the man as his foster child . ` until anyone sees the job spec - whether it 's vaughan , myself , straussy , whoever it may be - you ca n't comment , ' stewart told press association . stewart , who played 133 tests and 170 odis for england , is in the frame to replace the axed paul downton . the doctor 's lawyer argued that hospital staff who performed tests were unfamiliar with penile implants and were not properly trained to do them . therefore , the results from the tests , including images showing swelling , did not prove negligence . metzgar and his attorney during the one-week trial described the frequent discomfort and daily embarrassment he experienced after the procedure - including trouble riding a motorcycle , wearing normal clothes and joining family social events . ' i could hardly dance , with an erection poking my partner , ' metzgar told jurors at the start of the trial . ` it 's not something you want to bring out at parties and show to friends . ' metzgar 's stepson alexander king , 18 , described a once close relationship that grew distant after the procedure . king felt uncomfortable having friends over and noticed his stepfather stopped showing up at school and sporting events . ' i was - i 'm sorry - highly embarrassed , ' he testified during the trial . the device was ultimately removed in 2010 after tubing punctured metzgar 's scrotum . he received a replacement implant from another doctor . the prosthesis was eventually removed in august 2010 , after tubing from the device punctured his scrotum during a family trip to niagara falls . the surgical implant most often used involves an inflatable device ; two cylinders are placed in the penile tissue and these are connected to a pump in the scrotum . ` all i 've said is i 've done everything that 's ever been asked of me as an england player and if england thought that i would be the right type of person for that role , whatever that role may be , then you 'd be stupid not to look at it . ` i 'm under contract here . -lrb- the -rrb- ecb would have to seek permission to speak to me via surrey . ` this is a great job that i 'm thoroughly enjoying here . i seriously think we 're going to be going places over the next few years . that 's what i 'm concentrating on . michael vaughan is also among the leading candidates to take up the newly-created role with england . ' i ca n't underestimate what a great job this is . but you always want to be aware of other things that are going on . ' when a man wants to have jury reached the appropriate verdict ' | alec stewart, former england captain, expresses interest in the newly created role of england cricket director, but awaits clarification on the job's responsibilities.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the health for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn -. dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take together to streamline the security checkpoints with risk-based screening mechanisms, '' anderson said. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report.. Summary: importance of washing fruits and vegetables to prevent foodborne illnesses.; | 2,681 |
a nanny is behind bars after she was caught on camera allegedly beating a young girl in her care . lidia quilligana was arrested in danbury , connecticut last month after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl , and then burning her legs , arms and hands on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain . this after the girl 's family set up a nanny cam thinking that something was happening to the girl . scroll down for video . lidia quilligana -lrb- above in court wednesday -rrb- was arrested in danbury , connecticut last month after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl . she was also caught allegedly burning the legs , arms and handsof the girl on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain . ` you can hear the child yelling screaming , ' said the prosecutor in court on wednesday according to news 8 . ` multiple times she takes the child 's hands and puts the child 's hands on the burner . ' she then called it the ` worst video ' she has ever seen in her career . quilligana has worked for the family , who are not being named for their daughter 's safety , for about a year . in december 2014 , the parents began to suspect something might be going on , so they purchased the camera . the defense lawyer working for quilligana says the charges are completely false , and that her client even knew she was being filmed by the family . furthermore , four other families wrote letters showing their support for the nanny in court . ` she 's never had any problems in the past , ' said tunnard . ` she 's watched other people 's kids over the past three years , those are the letters i showed to the court . that she 's always been very trustworthy and they never had any issues with her . ' quilligana is charged with first degree assault of a child under 10 years old and criminal mischief and will appear again in court on april 22 . her bail has been set at $ 1million . dinosaurs flourished in europe right up until the asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago , a new study shows . while the theory that an asteroid rapidly killed off the dinosaurs is widely recognised , up until recently fossils of the last dinosaurs were found almost exclusively from north america . the new study brings together a series of studies on european dinosaurs over the past two decades , which found cretaceous dinosaurs in spain , france , romania , and other countries . pictured is the evolution of the european continental ecosystems around the time dinosaurs went extinct . the diverse vertebrates of the latest cretaceous are shown , with dinosaurs in france , crocodiles in hungary and other mammals almost wiped out -lrb- bottom image -rrb- , with a few groups surviving into the paleogene -lrb- top image -rrb- . it claims to address speculation about whether the sudden decline of dinosaurs in the american and canadian west was merely a local story . by looking at the variety and ages of these fossils , a team of researchers led by zoltán csiki-sava of the university of bucharest , determined that dinosaurs remained diverse in european ecosystems very late into the cretaceous . the cretaceous is known for being the last portion of the ` age of dinosaurs ' and lasted 79 million years , ending 65.5 million years ago . in the pyrenees of spain and france , the best area in europe for finding latest cretaceous dinosaurs , meat and plant-eating species are present and seemingly flourishing during the final few hundred thousand years before the asteroid hit . the new study suggests that european dinosaurs were thriving up to the asteroid impact . in this artist 's depiction , a daspletosaurus -lrb- predator on the left -rrb- attacks a herd of centrosaurus during the cretaceous . dr csiki-sava said ` for a long time , europe was overshadowed by other continents when the understanding of the nature , composition and evolution of latest cretaceous continental ecosystems was concerned . ` the last 25 years witnessed a huge effort across all europe to improve our knowledge , and now we are on the brink of fathoming the significance of these new discoveries , and of the strange and new story they tell about life at the end of the dinosaur era . ' dr steve brusatte of the university of edinburgh 's school of geosciences , an author on the report , added : ` everyone knows that an asteroid hit 66 million years ago and dinosaurs disappeared , but this story is mostly based on fossils from one part of the world , north america . ` we now know that european dinosaurs were thriving up to the asteroid impact , just like in north america . this is strong evidence that the asteroid really did kill off dinosaurs in their prime , all over the world at once . ' for years scientists have debated whether an asteroid , climate change or a combination of catastrophes were responsible for the demise of dinosaurs . but last year , a study claimed that the majority of the prehistoric creatures were wiped out by a perfect storm of ` colossal bad luck ' . dinosaurs might have survived the asteroid strike that led to their extinction if it had come slightly earlier or later in history , scientists said . but when the six-mile-wide -lrb- 10km -rrb- asteroid hit what is now mexico approximately 66 million years ago , dinosaurs were experiencing environmental upheaval , which left them vulnerable . the study by an international team of palaeontologists led by the university of edinburgh looked at an updated catalogue of dinosaur fossils , mostly from north america . they found that widespread volcanic activity , changing sea levels and varying temperatures had weakened the dinosaurs ' food chain when disaster struck . if the asteroid impact had come a few million years earlier , when the range of species was bigger and food chains more robust , they may have survived , according to the study . | news | lidia quilligana was arrested in danbury , connecticut after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl . she was also caught allegedly burning the legs , arms and hands of the girl on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain . quilligana , who is being held on $ 1million bail and charged with first degree assault and criminal mischief , has said these charges are untrue . the family set up a nanny cam in december 2014 after they became suspicious of quilligana . | a nanny is behind bars after she was caught on camera allegedly beating a young girl in her care . lidia quilligana was arrested in danbury , connecticut last month after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl , and then burning her legs , arms and hands on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain . this after the girl 's family set up a nanny cam thinking that something was happening to the girl . scroll down for video . lidia quilligana -lrb- above in court wednesday -rrb- was arrested in danbury , connecticut last month after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl . she was also caught allegedly burning the legs , arms and handsof the girl on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain . ` you can hear the child yelling screaming , ' said the prosecutor in court on wednesday according to news 8 . ` multiple times she takes the child 's hands and puts the child 's hands on the burner . ' she then called it the ` worst video ' she has ever seen in her career . quilligana has worked for the family , who are not being named for their daughter 's safety , for about a year . in december 2014 , the parents began to suspect something might be going on , so they purchased the camera . the defense lawyer working for quilligana says the charges are completely false , and that her client even knew she was being filmed by the family . furthermore , four other families wrote letters showing their support for the nanny in court . ` she 's never had any problems in the past , ' said tunnard . ` she 's watched other people 's kids over the past three years , those are the letters i showed to the court . that she 's always been very trustworthy and they never had any issues with her . ' quilligana is charged with first degree assault of a child under 10 years old and criminal mischief and will appear again in court on april 22 . her bail has been set at $ 1million . dinosaurs flourished in europe right up until the asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago , a new study shows . while the theory that an asteroid rapidly killed off the dinosaurs is widely recognised , up until recently fossils of the last dinosaurs were found almost exclusively from north america . the new study brings together a series of studies on european dinosaurs over the past two decades , which found cretaceous dinosaurs in spain , france , romania , and other countries . pictured is the evolution of the european continental ecosystems around the time dinosaurs went extinct . the diverse vertebrates of the latest cretaceous are shown , with dinosaurs in france , crocodiles in hungary and other mammals almost wiped out -lrb- bottom image -rrb- , with a few groups surviving into the paleogene -lrb- top image -rrb- . it claims to address speculation about whether the sudden decline of dinosaurs in the american and canadian west was merely a local story . by looking at the variety and ages of these fossils , a team of researchers led by zoltán csiki-sava of the university of bucharest , determined that dinosaurs remained diverse in european ecosystems very late into the cretaceous . the cretaceous is known for being the last portion of the ` age of dinosaurs ' and lasted 79 million years , ending 65.5 million years ago . in the pyrenees of spain and france , the best area in europe for finding latest cretaceous dinosaurs , meat and plant-eating species are present and seemingly flourishing during the final few hundred thousand years before the asteroid hit . the new study suggests that european dinosaurs were thriving up to the asteroid impact . in this artist 's depiction , a daspletosaurus -lrb- predator on the left -rrb- attacks a herd of centrosaurus during the cretaceous . dr csiki-sava said ` for a long time , europe was overshadowed by other continents when the understanding of the nature , composition and evolution of latest cretaceous continental ecosystems was concerned . ` the last 25 years witnessed a huge effort across all europe to improve our knowledge , and now we are on the brink of fathoming the significance of these new discoveries , and of the strange and new story they tell about life at the end of the dinosaur era . ' dr steve brusatte of the university of edinburgh 's school of geosciences , an author on the report , added : ` everyone knows that an asteroid hit 66 million years ago and dinosaurs disappeared , but this story is mostly based on fossils from one part of the world , north america . ` we now know that european dinosaurs were thriving up to the asteroid impact , just like in north america . this is strong evidence that the asteroid really did kill off dinosaurs in their prime , all over the world at once . ' for years scientists have debated whether an asteroid , climate change or a combination of catastrophes were responsible for the demise of dinosaurs . but last year , a study claimed that the majority of the prehistoric creatures were wiped out by a perfect storm of ` colossal bad luck ' . dinosaurs might have survived the asteroid strike that led to their extinction if it had come slightly earlier or later in history , scientists said . but when the six-mile-wide -lrb- 10km -rrb- asteroid hit what is now mexico approximately 66 million years ago , dinosaurs were experiencing environmental upheaval , which left them vulnerable . the study by an international team of palaeontologists led by the university of edinburgh looked at an updated catalogue of dinosaur fossils , mostly from north america . they found | A nanny in Connecticut has been arrested after a hidden camera captured footage of her allegedly abusing a 3-year-old girl in her care. The video shows the nanny, Lidia Quilligana, choking and beating the child, and burning her legs, arms, and hands on a hot stove. Quilligana's defense lawyer claims the charges are false and that she knew she was being filmed by the family. Meanwhile, a new study reveals that dinosaurs thrived in Europe right up until the asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago. | 2,681 |
remember chip 'n' dale 's bizarre high-pitched babbles ? manchester united target miranda has revealed his delight at being linked with a move to louis van gaal 's side but insists he is keen on staying at atletico madrid . well now there 's a cat with vocal abilities to match disney 's famed chipmunks . youtube user serpentor filmed his feline friend in action . footage shows the tabby producing a range of unusual gurgling noises as she is petted . when her back is rubbed , she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds . her owners are heard laughing in the background as they watch her in action . a bangkok airways flight out of chiang mai airport to thailand 's capital city was cancelled after a fire lantern was sucked into the plane 's engine . a number of lanterns were spotted in and around the airport as the airbus a320 taxied to its stand , with one coming to close for comfort and getting stuck to the turbine fan . the plane was scheduled to return to bangkok 's suvarnabhumi airport after landing in chiang mai on new year 's day . a fire lantern got caught in a bangkok airways plane causing the plane to be out of action . in between her vocal outbursts , the cat manically licks her furry body . we 've all been there : you hear a catchy song and for days - or even weeks - on end you just ca n't get it out of your head . known as an earworm or brainworm , the effect has been studied before - but its cause , and how to get rid of it , is poorly understood . now researchers say they have an answer ; chewing gum after hearing a catchy song will help you think about it less often . reading scientists say chewing gum helps you forget a song . in a study people were less likely to think about it when chewing -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . and they were a third less likely to ` hear ' it when chewing gum . the results suggests same technique could stop other intrusive thoughts . the study was carried out by scientists at the university of reading . the brazilian centre back is said to be on van gaal 's summer wishlist as the dutchman is keen on strengthening his defensive options ahead of the 2015-16 campaign . however the manchester united boss may find it difficult in prising the 30-year-old away from atletico madrid as he insists he is content with life at the vicente calderon . in the research 98 volunteers were played the ` catchy tunes ' play hard by david guetta and payphone by maroon 5 . - recent music exposure . - repeated music exposure . - word triggers -lrb- eg . the word ` faith ' -rrb- . - people triggers -lrb- where sight or memory of a person is associated with a song -rrb- . - situation trigger -lrb- eg . weddings can cause you to remember your own first dance song -rrb- . - stress . - surprise . to date the clip of her singing has been watched more than 17,000 times . many viewers have applauded the animal 's skills with one fan deeming her ` characterful ' . - dreams . the lantern was discovered in the fan turbine of the plane at chiang mai airport . the flight was cancelled and the plane was later flown back to bangkok , without passengers , for further testing . the incident has forced police in thailand to clamp down on the popular custom of flying paper lanterns during celebrations , with a clampdown on all lanterns flying before 9pm . speaking to straits times royal thai police spokesman pol maj-general prawut thawornsiri said : ` police have set clear measures about releasing ` kom loy ' -lrb- flying lanterns -rrb- . ` it can be done after 9pm but during the new year holiday , many people released their lanterns in the evening . ' past incidents involving floating lanterns impacting air travel and causing delays have resulted in police threatening to invoke the ultimate penalty . vocal session : youtube user serpentor filmed his feline friend in action - footage shows the tabby producing bizarre gurgling noises as she is petted . gibberish : when her back is rubbed , she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds . manchester united are said to be keeping a close eye on atletico madrid defender miranda . - mind wandering . ` releasing paper lanterns near airports can be very dangerous to the safety of aircraft and it is a criminal offence , ' said police major general amnuay nimmano . passengers were left stranded at chaing mai as the flight was cancelled and further tests were carried out . thai police have put an exclusion zone around airports for those caught flying fire lanterns . over the next three minutes , they were then asked to hit a key every time they thought of the songs - while chewing gum , not chewing gum or tapping their finger . while chewing gum , volunteers reported thinking of the song less often than when they were n't chewing gum , or when they were told to tap their finger instead . and chewing gum also reduced the amount they ` heard ' the song in their minds by a third . the study is the first to examine the effects of chewing gum on earworms - and it suggests it could also be used to stop other unwanted or intrusive thoughts . ` interfering with our own `` inner speech '' through a more sophisticated version of the gum-chewing approach may work more widely , ' said dr phil beaman , from the university 's school of psychology and clinical language sciences , who led the study . ` those who violate the law will be dealt with accordingly and could face life in prison or the death penalty . ' back in november for the yi peng festival , thousands of lanterns , known as khom loy , lit up the night sky like a swarm of jellyfish . more than 150 flights in and out of chiang mai were cancelled or delayed during the peak of the holiday , from november 5 to november 7 , affecting around 20,000 passengers . the air traffic control centre in chiang mai province declared a three-mile zone around the airport where people were advised not to launch lanterns during the festival . miranda -lrb- centre -rrb- has admitted he is ` proud ' to be linked with a move to manchester united . miranda , speaking to estadao , said of speculation linking him with a move to old trafford : ` of course this news reaches me , and it makes me happy . it shows i am doing well . ` it makes me proud , but my intention is to stay at atletico because i still have a year and a half on my contract . ' in the research 98 volunteers were played the ` catchy tunes ' such as play hard by david guetta and payphone by maroon 5 -lrb- pictured -rrb- . over the next three minutes , they were then asked to hit a key every time they thought of the songs - while chewing gum , not chewing gum or tapping their finger . while chewing gum , volunteers reported thinking of the song less often than when they were n't chewing gum , or when they were told to tap their finger instead . and chewing gum also reduced the amount they ` heard ' the song in their minds by a third -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . ` however more research is needed to see whether this will help counter symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and similar disorders . ' in a previous study by the university of reading in 2009 , it was found that almost any song can become an earworm . miranda has started brazil 's last eight matches since narrowly missing out on a chance of representing his country at the 2014 world cup . several airlines , including thai airways , were forced to their flight schedules to give way to the lantern floating , which takes place mainly after dark . the festival coincides with thailand 's loi krathong festival , during which thais float small rafts on rivers to ask for forgiveness from the goddess of water . they also believe that launching lanterns will rid them of bad fortune . revellers were advised that they may float lanterns near the airport after 9pm , when the air traffic is cleared up . a recent poll suggested over 90 per cent of the population experience them at least once a week with 15 per cent classifying their earworms as ` disturbing ' . however the 30-year-old has revealed he is keen on seeing out his contract at atletico madrid . | science | reading scientists say chewing gum helps you forget a song . in a study people were less likely to think about it when chewing . and they were a third less likely to ` hear ' it when chewing gum . results suggests same technique could stop other intrusive thoughts . | trigger -lrb- eg . weddings can cause you to remember your own first dance song -rrb- . - stress . - surprise . to date the clip of her singing has been watched more than 17,000 times . many viewers have applauded the animal 's skills with one fan deeming her ` characterful ' . - dreams . the lantern was discovered in the fan turbine of the plane at chiang mai airport . the flight was cancelled and the plane was later flown back to bangkok , without passengers , for further testing . the incident has forced police in thailand to clamp down on the popular custom of flying paper lanterns during celebrations , with a clampdown on all lanterns flying before 9pm . speaking to straits times royal thai police spokesman pol maj-general prawut thawornsiri said : ` police have set clear measures about releasing ` kom loy ' -lrb- flying lanterns -rrb- . ` it can be done after 9pm but during the new year holiday , many people released their lanterns in the evening . ' past incidents involving floating lanterns impacting air travel and causing delays have resulted in police threatening to invoke the ultimate penalty . vocal session : youtube user serpentor filmed his feline friend in action - footage shows the tabby producing bizarre gurgling noises as she is petted . gibberish : when her back is rubbed , she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds . manchester united are said to be keeping a close eye on atletico madrid defender miranda . - mind wandering . ` releasing paper lanterns near airports can be very dangerous to the safety of aircraft and it is a criminal offence , ' said police major general amnuay nimmano . passengers were left stranded at chaing mai as the flight was cancelled and further tests were carried out . thai police have put an exclusion zone around airports for those caught flying fire lanterns . over the next three minutes , they were then asked to hit a key every time they thought of the songs - while chewing gum , not chewing gum or tapping their finger . while chewing gum , volunteers reported thinking of the song less often than when they were n't chewing gum , or when they were told to tap their finger instead . and chewing gum also reduced the amount they ` heard ' the song in their minds by a third . the study is the first to examine the effects of chewing gum on earworms - and it suggests it could also be used to stop other unwanted or intrusive thoughts . ` interfering with our own `` inner speech '' through a more sophisticated version of the gum-chewing approach may work more widely , ' said dr phil beaman , from the university 's school of psychology and clinical language sciences , who led the study . ` those who violate the law will be dealt with accordingly and could face life in prison or the death penalty . ' back in november for the yi peng festival , thousands of lanterns , known as khom loy , lit up the night sky like a swarm of jellyfish . more than 150 flights in and out of chiang mai were cancelled or delayed during the peak of the holiday , from november 5 to november 7 , affecting around 20,000 passengers . the air traffic control centre in chiang mai province declared a three-mile zone around the airport where people were advised not to launch lanterns during the festival . miranda -lrb- centre -rrb- has admitted he is ` proud ' to be linked with a move to manchester united . miranda , speaking to estadao , said of speculation linking him with a move to old trafford : ` of course this news reaches me , and it makes me happy . it shows i am doing well . ` it makes me proud , but my intention is to stay at atletico because i still have a year and a half on my contract . ' in the research 98 volunteers were played the ` catchy tunes ' such as play hard by david guetta and payphone by maroon 5 -lrb- pictured -rrb- . over the next three minutes , they were then asked to hit a key every time they thought of the songs - while chewing gum , not chewing gum or tapping their finger . while chewing gum , volunteers reported thinking of the song less often than when they were n't chewing gum , or when they were told to tap their finger instead . and chewing gum also reduced the amount they ` heard ' the song in their minds by a third -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- . ` however more research is needed to see whether this will help counter symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and similar disorders . ' in a previous study by the university of reading in 2009 , it was found that almost any song can become an earworm . miranda has started brazil 's last eight matches since narrowly missing out on a chance of representing his country at the 2014 world cup . several airlines , including thai airways , were forced to their flight schedules to give way to the lantern floating , which takes place mainly after dark . the festival coincides with thailand 's loi krathong festival , during which thais float small rafts on rivers to ask for forgiveness from the goddess of water . they also believe that launching lanterns will rid them of bad fortune . revellers were advised that they may float lanterns near the airport after 9pm , when the air traffic is cleared up . a recent poll suggested over 90 per cent of the population experience them at least once a week with 15 per cent classifying their earworms as ` disturbing ' . however the 30-year-old has revealed he is keen on seeing out his contract at atletico madrid . | new : researchers have found that chewing gum can reduce earworms (catchy songs stuck in your head) by a third. the study involved 98 volunteers who listened to catchy tunes while chewing gum, not chewing gum or tapping their fingers. the results showed that chewing gum reduced the frequency of earworms. the researchers suggest that this method could be used to stop other unwanted or intrusive thoughts. | 2,681 |
by . daily mail reporter . ferrari team principal maurizio arrivabene has urged kimi raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the maranello marque . raikkonen 's contract finishes at the end of the current formula one season , although there is an option for 2016 providing both parties are in agreement . the finn stated this week he has never been happier working with a team in his entire f1 career , although his form to date has not matched that of team-mate sebastian vettel . kimi raikkonen has been urged to improve his performances if he wants to stay at ferrari . sparks fly as the finn overtakes pastor maldonado during practice ahead of the bahrain grand prix . in particular , raikkonen has let himself down in qualifying , although has recovered well in the last two races in malaysia and china to finish fourth . -lrb- cnn -rrb- gastrointestinal illness has gripped 100 people on the cruise ship celebrity infinity , according to a report from the centers for disease control . of the ship 's 2,117 passengers , 95 have suffered from vomiting , diarrhea and other symptoms , the cdc said . the illness has also affected five members of the 964-person crew . the 35-year-old has certainly shown he has the speed and , given his state of mind , appears keen on staying . the cdc has yet to determine what 's causing the ailments . two staffers from the agency are scheduled to meet the west coast-based ship in san diego on monday . the infinity left san diego on march 29 . it made its last stop in puerto vallarta , mexico , on april 10 , according to marinetraffic.com . celebrity cruises has been taking action since the outbreak began , including increasing cleaning and disinfection procedures , keeping passengers informed and taking specimens from the afflicted for testing by the cdc , the agency says . rick parfitt , status quo guitarist , is on the road to recovery . the son of status quo guitarist rick parfitt yesterday revealed his father is on the road to recovery and is expected to be ` back rocking soon ' . according to arrivabene , however , results have to improve . ahead of sunday 's bahrain grand prix he said : ` you want to know what i said to kimi ? ferrari team principal maurizio arrivabene -lrb- right -rrb- speaks to his drivers raikkonen and sebastian vettel -lrb- left -rrb- . according to the maritime executive , this is the third time the celebrity infinity has suffered an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness , with others occurring in 2006 and 2013 . the ship was built in 2001 and refurbished in 2011 . the band was forced to cancel a number of concerts after parfitt , 65 , fell ill on friday night and was rushed to hospital where he was kept overnight . taking to social networking site twitter on sunday afternoon , parfitt 's son , also called rick , posted : ` thank you for all the kind well wishes . have spoken to dad today and all signs are good that he will be back rocking soon . ' other tweets from him suggest his father may have become unwell because he over-exerted himself : ` hi all , ... just to say that dad is ok , but he has to stop thinking he is invincible that is all i can say right now . #worriedandupset . ' and : ` you cant help people who do n't want to be helped , no matter how much you care about them . ' status quo are currently on their european tour and were due to perform in pula , croatia at the weekend but the gig was abandoned , along with five other shows that were going to take place in monte carlo , switzerland and germany . according to the band 's official site , the next performance will take place on august 15 in nottingham . vettel celebrates after beating mercedes pair lewis hamilton -lrb- left -rrb- and nico rosberg in malaysia . ` he was telling me about the contract and i said to him , ` it depends on your performance ' . ` and kimi , he 's the kind of person who appreciates when you 're talking with him in a very transparent way and straight to his face . ` kimi knows it 's early to talk about this at the moment , but i 'm happy about the performance , he just needs to push and he knows that . ' parfitt , who has previously suffered from ill health , had a quadruple heart bypass in 1997 after doctors warned him about his dangerous rock and roll lifestyle fuelled by drink and drugs . in 2005 , he had to cancel a tour to undergo tests for suspected throat cancer . he has previously revealed his fears he will not see his young twins lilly rose and tommy oswald grow up . speaking last november , he admitted : ' i probably wo n't . even if i live to 80 they will just about be 20 . i would love to see them get to 21 . ` it frightens the life out of me when i think i 'm not going to see them grow up , and to see what they do and what they become . his son rick parfitt junior took to twitter to thank fans for their well wishes and say ` all signs are good ' ' i know it 's morbid , but i 'm only being realistic . i wo n't be around . ' despite life-saving bypass surgery , he vowed not to become dull , adding he still enjoyed the ` odd pint ' . it is unclear whether status quo , famed for hits such as whatever you want and rockin ' all over the world , will be able to press ahead with their uk tour in december . more information on parfitt 's condition is expected to be released on tuesday . the rock band , pictured in the 1960s , were due to kick off a 32-date tour with their croatia gig . despite having a quadruple heart bypass in 1997 , parfitt -lrb- second left -rrb- vowed to enjoy himself . | travel | 100 passengers and crew members have been sickened on celebrity infinity . the ship , which is based on the west coast , left san diego in late march . the cdc is scheduled to board the ship monday . | by . daily mail reporter . ferrari team principal maurizio arrivabene has urged kimi raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the maranello marque . raikkonen 's contract finishes at the end of the current formula one season , although there is an option for 2016 providing both parties are in agreement . the finn stated this week he has never been happier working with a team in his entire f1 career , although his form to date has not matched that of team-mate sebastian vettel . kimi raikkonen has been urged to improve his performances if he wants to stay at ferrari . sparks fly as the finn overtakes pastor maldonado during practice ahead of the bahrain grand prix . in particular , raikkonen has let himself down in qualifying , although has recovered well in the last two races in malaysia and china to finish fourth . -lrb- cnn -rrb- gastrointestinal illness has gripped 100 people on the cruise ship celebrity infinity , according to a report from the centers for disease control . of the ship 's 2,117 passengers , 95 have suffered from vomiting , diarrhea and other symptoms , the cdc said . the illness has also affected five members of the 964-person crew . the 35-year-old has certainly shown he has the speed and , given his state of mind , appears keen on staying . the cdc has yet to determine what 's causing the ailments . two staffers from the agency are scheduled to meet the west coast-based ship in san diego on monday . the infinity left san diego on march 29 . it made its last stop in puerto vallarta , mexico , on april 10 , according to marinetraffic.com . celebrity cruises has been taking action since the outbreak began , including increasing cleaning and disinfection procedures , keeping passengers informed and taking specimens from the afflicted for testing by the cdc , the agency says . rick parfitt , status quo guitarist , is on the road to recovery . the son of status quo guitarist rick parfitt yesterday revealed his father is on the road to recovery and is expected to be ` back rocking soon ' . according to arrivabene , however , results have to improve . ahead of sunday 's bahrain grand prix he said : ` you want to know what i said to kimi ? ferrari team principal maurizio arrivabene -lrb- right -rrb- speaks to his drivers raikkonen and sebastian vettel -lrb- left -rrb- . according to the maritime executive , this is the third time the celebrity infinity has suffered an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness , with others occurring in 2006 and 2013 . the ship was built in 2001 and refurbished in 2011 . the band was forced to cancel a number of concerts after parfitt , 65 , fell ill on friday night and was rushed to hospital where he was kept overnight . taking to social networking site twitter on sunday afternoon , parfitt 's son , also called rick , posted : ` thank you for all the kind well wishes . have spoken to dad today and all signs are good that he will be back rocking soon . ' other tweets from him suggest his father may have become unwell because he over-exerted himself : ` hi all , ... just to say that dad is ok , but he has to stop thinking he is invincible that is all i can say right now . #worriedandupset . ' and : ` you cant help people who do n't want to be helped , no matter how much you care about them . ' status quo are currently on their european tour and were due to perform in pula , croatia at the weekend but the gig was abandoned , along with five other shows that were going to take place in monte carlo , switzerland and germany . according to the band 's official site , the next performance will take place on august 15 in nottingham . vettel celebrates after beating mercedes pair lewis hamilton -lrb- left -rrb- and nico rosberg in malaysia . ` he was telling me about the contract and i said to him , ` it depends on your performance ' . ` and kimi , he 's the kind of person who appreciates when you 're talking with him in a very transparent way and straight to his face . ` kimi knows it 's early to talk about this at the moment their uk tour in december . more information on parfitt 's condition is expected to be released on tuesday . the rock band , pictured in the 1960s , were due to kick off a 32-date tour with their croatia gig . despite having a quadruple heart bypass in 1997 , parfitt -lrb- second left -rrb- vowed to enjoy himself . | Travel news includes reports of gastrointestinal illness affecting 100 people on the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship, with 95 passengers and 5 crew members experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating the cause of the outbreak. Meanwhile, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen has been urged to improve his performances if he wants to stay with the team beyond the current Formula One season. | 2,681 |
a plane carrying former england rugby captain lewis moody was forced to make an emergency landing in the arctic . as poor visibility struck between svalbard and ice camp barneo on saturday , the pilot made the decision to bring the plane down , and due to the bumpy landing the aircraft 's undercarriage was damaged . moody , 36 , who is undertaking a 100km trek to the north pole to raise # 250,000 for charity , and his fellow trekkers were unharmed in the incident . former england rugby captain tweeted before the plane took off from svalbard to ice camp barneo , where the trek began . according to organisers headnorth , the team were rescued from the remote site by a helicopter , which took the passengers to their camp to start their trek the next day . the famous captain is part of a team of nine sportsmen and royal marines attempting a ten-day expedition to the highest point on earth . the team will battle extreme temperatures of between -25 c and -50 c as well as dragging 60kg sledges . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the death of marie osmond 's 18-year-old son has been classified as a suicide , police said sunday . floyd mayweather dismissed conor mcgregor 's recent comments about being able to ` kill ' the boxer inside 30 seconds - claiming he is just being a publicity hound . with under two weeks to go until his $ 300milllion fight with manny pacquiao , the undefeated champion claims that the irish ufc star is just looking to gain some attention off the back of the media frenzy surrounding the fight . he told tmz sports : ' i do n't take that dude seriously . he 's just trying to get himself some publicity . ' conor mcgregor showed off his expensive bmw 640i m sport convertible on his latest instagram post . a statement by headnorth on their blog said : ` due to poor visibility en route from svalbard to ice camp barneo , where the trek will begin , the team 's plane had to make an emergency landing earlier today . england 's lewis moody , right , scores the first try with uruguay 's diego aguirre on ground during the rugby world cup match in brisbane , australia , sunday nov. 2 , 2003 . england won the match 111-13 . mcgregor fights jose aldo on july 11 , as his metaphoric rise in the ufc continues with a shot at the featherweight world title . a twitter update confirmed that lewis and his trekker team mates were unharmed and continuing with their charitable mission . ` all the team are safe and well , although the plane 's undercarriage suffered some damage . ' a helicopter was dispatched to the landing spot to collect the trekkers and take them the rest of the journey to their start point at 1 degree from the north pole . ` they have now arrived in barneo and are in good spirits , ready to start their epic journey tomorrow . ' it is hoped the ten-day 100km trek to the north pole will raise # 250,000 for the lewis moody foundation as well as the royal marines charitable trust . like mayweather , he 's not been shy to show off his flash cars and expensive clothing on his social media sites . the retired flanker is completing the challenge alongside team mates gary wright , charlie birkett and yves damette from yachting company y.co , rugby world cup winners danny grewcock mbe , josh lewsey mbe , royal marines wayne hoyle and james nightingale and expedition leader , accomplished polar explorer alan chambers mbe . a family spokesman on saturday said that michael blosil had died . enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . los angeles police department spokeswoman karen rayner told cnn she could not release further information because the death is a los angeles county coroner 's case . the coroner 's office said the case was on `` security hold '' and nothing further would be released sunday . in a statement issued saturday through a spokesman , osmond said : `` my family and i are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time . '' osmond 's web site describes her as `` the proud mother of eight beautiful children who are always her greatest treasures . '' marie osmond and her brother donny hosted the national television variety show `` the donny & marie show '' from 1976 to 1981 . afterward , she had acting and singing careers . she recently competed in a season of `` dancing with the stars . '' it is hoped the trek will raise # 250,000 for the lewis moody foundation as well as the royal marines charitable trust . the irishman 's most recent instagram post is of his bmw 640i m sport convertible and he captioned it , ` locking up the bat mobile . ' floyd mayweather dismissed the ufc fighter and said all he wants is publicity for his fight . in 2001 , she wrote `` behind the smile , '' about her experience with postpartum depression . cnn 's lynn lamanivong contributed to this report . once drones are spotted , it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser . scroll down for video . the system will be able to spot and track drones , then shoot them out of the sky using a 30kw laser . ` we 're confident we can bring together all of these pieces in a package that 's small enough to be carried on light tactical vehicles and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . the 30kw system is expected to be ready for field testing in 2016 , when the program will begin more complex trials to ensure a seamless process from detection and tracking to firing , all from mobile tactical vehicles . spotter vehicles and a control car will allow the system to operate anywhere . | travel | poor visibility caused the pilot to make the decision to land the plane . the aircraft suffered a damaged undercarriage due to the bumpy descent . a helicopter came to rescue the trekkers and no one was harmed . the former captain is undertaking a 100km trek to the north pole to raise # 250,000 for charity , along with nine sportsmen and royal marines . | a plane carrying former england rugby captain lewis moody was forced to make an emergency landing in the arctic . as poor visibility struck between svalbard and ice camp barneo on saturday , the pilot made the decision to bring the plane down , and due to the bumpy landing the aircraft 's undercarriage was damaged . moody , 36 , who is undertaking a 100km trek to the north pole to raise # 250,000 for charity , and his fellow trekkers were unharmed in the incident . former england rugby captain tweeted before the plane took off from svalbard to ice camp barneo , where the trek began . according to organisers headnorth , the team were rescued from the remote site by a helicopter , which took the passengers to their camp to start their trek the next day . the famous captain is part of a team of nine sportsmen and royal marines attempting a ten-day expedition to the highest point on earth . the team will battle extreme temperatures of between -25 c and -50 c as well as dragging 60kg sledges . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- the death of marie osmond 's 18-year-old son has been classified as a suicide , police said sunday . floyd mayweather dismissed conor mcgregor 's recent comments about being able to ` kill ' the boxer inside 30 seconds - claiming he is just being a publicity hound . with under two weeks to go until his $ 300milllion fight with manny pacquiao , the undefeated champion claims that the irish ufc star is just looking to gain some attention off the back of the media frenzy surrounding the fight . he told tmz sports : ' i do n't take that dude seriously . he 's just trying to get himself some publicity . ' conor mcgregor showed off his expensive bmw 640i m sport convertible on his latest instagram post . a statement by headnorth on their blog said : ` due to poor visibility en route from svalbard to ice camp barneo , where the trek will begin , the team 's plane had to make an emergency landing earlier today . england 's lewis moody , right , scores the first try with uruguay 's diego aguirre on ground during the rugby world cup match in brisbane , australia , sunday nov. 2 , 2003 . england won the match 111-13 . mcgregor fights jose aldo on july 11 , as his metaphoric rise in the ufc continues with a shot at the featherweight world title . a twitter update confirmed that lewis and his trekker team mates were unharmed and continuing with their charitable mission . ` all the team are safe and well , although the plane 's undercarriage suffered some damage . ' a helicopter was dispatched to the landing spot to collect the trekkers and take them the rest of the journey to their start point at 1 degree from the north pole . ` they have now arrived in barneo and are in good spirits , ready to start their epic journey tomorrow . ' it is hoped the ten-day 100km trek to the north pole will raise # 250,000 for the lewis moody foundation as well as the royal marines charitable trust . like mayweather , he 's not been shy to show off his flash cars and expensive clothing on his social media sites . the retired flanker is completing the challenge alongside team mates gary wright , charlie birkett and yves damette from yachting company y.co , rugby world cup winners danny grewcock mbe , josh lewsey mbe , royal marines wayne hoyle and james nightingale and expedition leader , accomplished polar explorer alan chambers mbe . a family spokesman on saturday said that michael blosil had died . enemy drones have become a major threat on the battlefield , and the uu navy hopes a roof mounted laser could be the answer . its ground-based air defense directed energy on-the-move program , commonly referred to as gbad , allowing controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target . los angeles police department spokeswoman karen rayner told cnn she could not release further information because the death is a los angeles county coroner 's case . the coroner 's office said the case was on `` security hold '' and nothing further would be released sunday . in a statement issued saturday through a spokesman , osmond said : `` my family and i are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss and powerful enough to counter these threats , ' said brig. gen. kevin killea , vice chief of naval research and commanding general , the marine corps warfighting laboratory . the gbad system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the humvee and joint light tactical vehicle . the navy hopes the system will provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles -lrb- uavs -rrb- from tracking and targeting marines on the ground . ` we can expect that our adversaries will increasingly use uavs and our expeditionary forces must deal with that rising threat , ' said col. william zamagni , acting head of onr 's expeditionary maneuver warfare and combating terrorism department . some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a 10kw laser as a stepping stone to a 30kw laser . ` gbad gives the marine corps a capability to counter the uav threat efficiently , sustainably and organically with austere expeditionary forces . ` gbad employed in a counter uav role is just the beginning of its use and opens myriad other possibilities for future expeditionary forces . ' some of the system 's components already have been used in tests to detect and track uavs of all sizes . later in the year , researchers will test the entire system against targets using a | A plane carrying former England rugby captain Lewis Moody was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arctic due to poor visibility. The plane's undercarriage was damaged, but Moody and his fellow trekkers were unharmed. They were rescued by a helicopter and continued their 100km trek to the North Pole to raise £250,000 for charity. | 2,681 |
the fbi said wednesday that zulkifli bin hir is dead . the federal bureau of . investigation has confirmed one of its ` most wanted terrorists ' was killed in a . raid in the philippines in january . the fbi said on wednesday that zulkifli bin hir , a malaysian member of the al qaeda-linked jemaah islamiah militant group , is dead . the reward offered by the us state department for the arrest of bin hir , who was believed to be behind numerous bombing attacks in the philippines , was $ 5million . bin hir was born 1966 in muar , johor , according to his profile at the national counterterroism center . it continues : ` an engineer trained in the united states , he is believed to be the head of the kumpulun mujahidin malaysia terrorist organization and a member of jemaah islamiyah 's central command . ` since august 2003 , he has been present in the philippines , where he is believed to have conducted bomb-making training for the abu sayyaf group . ' by . daily mail reporter . published : . 11:25 est , 22 october 2012 . | . updated : . 14:23 est , 22 october 2012 . in the clear : lindsay lohan will not be prosecuted in her alleged september hit and run case . bin hir no longer appears on the most wanted terrorist list on the fbi 's website . investigators said they had a difficult time confirming bin . hir 's death because he was killed in a gruesome raid that went . awry and left 44 police commandos dead . previously , the fbi reported that it had identified body . matter at the scene that it believed belonged to hir because . lindsay lohan 's hit and run case has been dropped . the actress will not be prosecuted . over the alleged incident which happened outside a new york city hotel . of a dna link between the matter and one of his siblings . three years ago , the philippine military reported bin hir . died in an air strike , but he surfaced again last year in . mindanao under protection of a moro islamic liberation front . splinter group . bin hir no longer appeared on the most wanted terrorist list on the fbi 's website as of wednesday evening . this is the hut in tukanipalao , mamasapano , maguindanao , mindanao , philippines , bin hir was killed . back in september , tmz reports . lohan , 26 , had been scheduled to . appear in manhattan court in new york on tuesday over her september 19 arrest for leaving the . scene of the accident , in which she allegedly drove a porsche into a . bystander at the dream hotel . investigators had a difficult time confirming bin hir 's death because he was killed in a raid -lrb- aftermath above -rrb- . david bowdich , the assistant director in charge . at the fbi los angeles field office , thanked the . philippine police . he said : ` once again , the men and women of the fbi express sincere . condolences to the brave officers of the special action force . however after examining surveillance footage , prosecutors have determined there is not enough evidence to get a conviction . the alleged victim , restaurant worker jose rodriguez , could still pursue . civil charges - but lindsay is said to be ` ecstatic ' that the criminal . who lost their lives while attempting to apprehend this . dangerous fugitive . ' bin hir , who was also known as marwan , was also affiliated with the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters -lsb- biff -rsb- , cnn reported . case has now been dismissed , tmz claims . the news comes as lohan 's father is seeking a conservatorship for her . michael lohan is convinced his . daughter has resumed abusing drink and drugs and after trying to stage . an intervention on friday he is trying to go through the courts to get a . conservator appointed to look after lindsay . michael claims his daughter is hanging out with the wrong people , including her mother , dina lohan . he is not requesting he be made . conservator - an appointed person who has legal control over the subject . - as he does n't want to be in control of lindsay 's finances , so people . can accuse him of going after her money . according to website tmz , michael wants a judge to decide who to appoint conservator , but he says he will not accept dina . michael has told his lawyer the first . thing he plans once there is a conservatorship in place is to convince . them to send lindsay to rehab . he claims every time lindsay has been to rehab ` she went in dirty and did n't come out clean ' . he also blames the people around lindsay for helping to fuel her addictions . clarke jones , a terrorism expert at australian national university , said : ` he was the leader of jemaah islamiyah within the philippines , the most senior figure . ` he was a key agitator in disrupting the peace accord between milf and the philippines government . ` this is a major blow to the militants down south . ' and he believes he , dina and lindsay need to go for family therapy , which his ex-wife has refused in the past . however according to tmz lindsy has laughed off reports that he father wants to be made her conservator . according to the website , the actress told a pal : ` no judge would buy it . ` they would have a hard time . believing the claims of someone who was investigated for insider . trading , arrested for domestic violence multiple times , arrested for . assault , has a drunk driving arrest , and has been in and out of jail and . prison for years . ' not enough evidence : prosecutors determined surveillance footage was not enough to secure a conviction . while many have accused michael of . interfering , his intervention on friday had the full backing of . lindsay 's legal team , including her lawyers and manager . michael 's intervention failed as . lindsay phoned the police and he claimed she also kicked out her . boyfriend josh chunn , who tried to reason with her . she is now reportedly seeking a restraining order against her father to stop him from interfering in her life . estranged : the actress now allegedly wants to take out a restraining order against her father . showbiz roundup . rihanna & brown undercover . plus honey boo boo learns to wrestle ! | entertainment | court case scheduled for tuesday will no longer go ahead . meanwhile her father michael lohan is seeking a conservatorship for her . but actress laughs off reports saying no judge would grant his request . | the fbi said wednesday that zulkifli bin hir is dead . the federal bureau of . investigation has confirmed one of its ` most wanted terrorists ' was killed in a . raid in the philippines in january . the fbi said on wednesday that zulkifli bin hir , a malaysian member of the al qaeda-linked jemaah islamiah militant group , is dead . the reward offered by the us state department for the arrest of bin hir , who was believed to be behind numerous bombing attacks in the philippines , was $ 5million . bin hir was born 1966 in muar , johor , according to his profile at the national counterterroism center . it continues : ` an engineer trained in the united states , he is believed to be the head of the kumpulun mujahidin malaysia terrorist organization and a member of jemaah islamiyah 's central command . ` since august 2003 , he has been present in the philippines , where he is believed to have conducted bomb-making training for the abu sayyaf group . ' by . daily mail reporter . published : . 11:25 est , 22 october 2012 . | . updated : . 14:23 est , 22 october 2012 . in the clear : lindsay lohan will not be prosecuted in her alleged september hit and run case . bin hir no longer appears on the most wanted terrorist list on the fbi 's website . investigators said they had a difficult time confirming bin . hir los angeles field office , thanked the . philippine police . he said : ` once again , the men and women of the fbi express sincere . condolences to the brave officers of the special action force . however after examining surveillance footage , prosecutors have determined there is not enough evidence to get a conviction . the alleged victim , restaurant worker jose rodriguez , could still pursue . civil charges - but lindsay is said to be ` ecstatic ' that the criminal . who lost their lives while attempting to apprehend this . dangerous fugitive . ' bin hir , who was also known as marwan , was also affiliated with the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters -lsb- biff -rsb- , cnn reported . case has now been dismissed , tmz claims . the news comes as lohan 's father is seeking a conservatorship for her . michael lohan is convinced his . daughter has resumed abusing drink and drugs and after trying to stage . an intervention on friday he is trying to go through the courts to get a . conservator appointed to look after lindsay . michael claims his daughter is hanging out with the wrong people , including her mother , dina lohan . he is not requesting he be made . conservator - an appointed person who has legal control over the subject . - as he does n't want to be in control of lindsay 's finances , so people . can accuse him of going after her money . according to website tmz , michael wants a judge to decide who to appoint conservator , but he says he will not accept dina . michael has told his lawyer the first . thing he plans once there is a conservatorship in place is to convince . them to send lindsay to rehab . he claims every time lindsay has been to rehab ` she went in dirty and did n't come out clean ' . he also blames the people around lindsay for helping to fuel her addictions . clarke jones , a terrorism expert at australian national university , said : ` he was the leader of jemaah islamiyah within the philippines , the most senior figure . ` he was a key agitator in disrupting the peace accord between milf and the philippines government . ` this is a major blow to the militants down south . ' and he believes he , dina and lindsay need to go for family therapy , which his ex-wife has refused in the past . however according to tmz lindsy has laughed off reports that he father wants to be made her conservator . according to the website , the actress told a pal : ` no judge would buy it . ` they would have a hard time . believing the claims of someone who was investigated for insider . trading , arrested for domestic violence multiple times , arrested for . assault , has a drunk driving arrest , and has been in and out of jail and . prison for years . ' not enough evidence : prosecutors determined surveillance footage was not enough to secure a conviction . while many have accused michael of . interfering , his intervention on friday had the full backing of . lindsay 's legal team , including her lawyers and manager . michael 's intervention failed as . lindsay phoned the police and he claimed she also kicked out her . boyfriend josh chunn , who tried to reason with her . she is now reportedly seeking a restraining order against her father to stop him from interfering in her life . estranged : the actress now allegedly wants to take out a restraining order against her father . showbiz roundup . rihanna & brown undercover . plus honey boo boo learns to wrestle ! | Lindsay Lohan won't be prosecuted in her alleged September hit-and-run case due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, her father Michael Lohan is seeking a conservatorship for her, claiming she's resumed abusing drink and drugs. He wants a judge to appoint a conservator to oversee her affairs, but Lindsay has laughed off the idea, citing her father's own troubled past. In other news, Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir has been confirmed dead by the FBI after a raid in the Philippines in January. | 2,681 |
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- each year , any country in the non-english speaking world that wants to be in with a chance of winning must choose just one film to represent the entire output of their country 's filmmaking industry . mark mccall believes neutral territory offers saracens hope of toppling mighty clermont to reach a second successive european final . marcelo bosch landed a long-range penalty in the final act of sunday 's showdown with racing metro to clinch a 12-11 victory that has set up a last-four trip to st etienne 's stade geoffroy-guichard on april 18 . awaiting in the champions cup semi-finals are clermont , who are bristling with confidence after their remarkable 37-5 rout of runaway aviva premiership leaders northampton . marcelo bosch launches a long range penalty towards the posts with the final act of saracens ' quarter-final . the argentinian centre is then mobbed by his team-mates after landing the match-winning kick . however , mccall believes that facing clermont outside of their stade marcel-michelin stronghold , where they have not lost in europe since 2008 , is a different proposition . ` given clermont 's home record , it 's bit of a relief to be playing them on neutral territory . we 're still going to france , but it 's not quite the same as going to their own ground , ' mccall said . saracens ' prospects against the top 14 's second-placed team are likely to be improved by the return of centre brad barritt from an ankle injury , while there is an outside chance fly-half owen farrell could recover from his knee problem in time . ` we have some pretty tough fixtures coming up - leicester next saturday is a massive game for us and after clermont we have northampton in the premiership , ' mccall said . ` we have some players coming back and will have to spread the load during this period . brad should be back for the champions cup semi-final , owen is touch and go . ' northampton 's players look shell-shocked after they were demolished by clermont auvergne . saracens hardly sent shockwaves across the continent after dispatching racing in an arm wrestle decided by bosch 's nerveless penalty , but mccall insists the result is all that matters . then , over two months , a 30-strong panel whittles the entries -- there were 63 this year -- down to to a shortlist of just five . here is a roundup of films that were in the running this year ... . mongol . country : kazakhstan director : sergei bodrov synopsis : in twelfth-century mongolia , nine-year-old temudgin , is a slave . he will grow up to become the warrior known as genghis khan . but not before he has to flee his home shortly when his father is murdered and a rival seizes power . with the help of his blood brother , tribal prince jamukha , the adult temudgin battles his rivals and works to unite the region 's warring clans under his authority . background : this was the first academy award nomination for kazakhstan . despite the kazakh nationality , the film has a cosmopolitan cast and crew . bodrov , the director is russian , the star is japanese and the film features chinese and mongolian supporting actors . ... . ` sometimes the games are the way they are and we must n't over analyse these things , ' mccall said . ` we 've come away to france and played a big , strong , very good team with outstanding half-backs , but we 've won . ` we should n't worry too much about how we won , but just that we won and reached our third consecutive semi-final in this tough competition . that says a lot about the players we have . ` when you look at ronan o'gara at munster and jonny sexton at leinster , they lost quarters and semis over the years before they started winning them . mark mccall watches on as charlie hodgson warms up before sunday 's dramatic european win . ` we lost the quarter to clermont four years ago and the semis to toulon two years ago , and you saw out there that racing did n't really know how to win the game . ` they had this big strong wind they did n't use because of the pressure they were under , and that was down to our team . ' racing 's jamie roberts expects to end speculation over his future this week with the british and irish lions centre likely to sign a dual contract in wales . beaufort . country : israel director : joseph cedar synopsis : set in lebanon in 2000 , in the days leading up to israel 's withdrawal , the soldiers stationed at the mountaintop outpost of beaufort live under a barrage of constant attacks . the film tells the story of liraz liberti , the 22-year-old commander of beaufort , and his troops . frustrated by the knowledge that they are risking -- and often losing -- their lives in defense of a fortress that will soon be abandoned , the men struggle to do their duty while grieving for their dead comrades and preparing for the evacuation . background : beaufort was nominated for a golden bear at berlin , and won silver bear . this was israel 's 6th oscar nomination , although it was the first one for 24 years . israel has not yet won the award . ` hopefully it will be sorted this week . i do n't want to say anything until it 's sorted , ' roberts said . ... . katyn . country : poland director : andrzej wajda synopsis : the film is an account of captured polish officers massacred by soviet secret police in the katyn forest during wwii . the story focuses on anna , the wife of a murdered captain , who refuses to believe he is dead . background : andrzej wajda was awarded an oscar in 2000 for `` five decades of extraordinary film direction . '' as well as being a very personal film for wajda who 's father was killed at katyn , the film has had huge political impact in poland . angela merkel and members of the german cabinet attended the premiere of the film at this year 's berlin film festival . this was the eighth nomination for poland . ... . the counterfeiters country : austria director : stefan ruzowitzky synopsis : the story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history . the nazis are plotting to cause the collapse of the us and british economies by flooding their markets with false bills . a group of prisoners in the sachsenhausen concentration camp are put to work under the direction of a master counterfeiter making replicas of foreign bank notes . some of the prisoners use delaying tactics to hinder the plan . background : the eventual winner of the oscar in what was the second nomination for austria . ... 12 country : russia director : nikita mikhalkov synopsis : twelve russian jurors deciding the fate of a young chechen accused of murdering his adoptive russian father go over the details of the case in the school gymnasium that is serving as their jury room . as they argue , a young juror manages to convince them that maybe the case is n't as clear cut as it first seemed . the case itself becomes a metaphor for the problems plaguing modern russian society . background : mikhalkov stars in , directs and produces the film . this was the fifth nomination for russia . before 1992 the ussr received a total of nine nominations including three wins for moscow does not believe in tears -lrb- 1980 -rrb- , dersu uzala -lrb- 1975 -rrb- , war and peace -lrb- 1968 -rrb- e-mail to a friend . | entertainment | a roundup of 2008 oscars best foreign film nominations . nominated countries were : poland , russia , kazakhstan , israel and austria . there was a strong political vein running through the nominated films this year . veteran polish filmmaker andrzej wajda was previously awarded an oscar in 2000 . | london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- each year , any country in the non-english speaking world that wants to be in with a chance of winning must choose just one film to represent the entire output of their country 's filmmaking industry . mark mccall believes neutral territory offers saracens hope of toppling mighty clermont to reach a second successive european final . marcelo bosch landed a long-range penalty in the final act of sunday 's showdown with racing metro to clinch a 12-11 victory that has set up a last-four trip to st etienne 's stade geoffroy-guichard on april 18 . awaiting in the champions cup semi-finals are clermont , who are bristling with confidence after their remarkable 37-5 rout of runaway aviva premiership leaders northampton . marcelo bosch launches a long range penalty towards the posts with the final act of saracens ' quarter-final . the argentinian centre is then mobbed by his team-mates after landing the match-winning kick . however , mccall believes that facing clermont outside of their stade marcel-michelin stronghold , where they have not lost in europe since 2008 , is a different proposition . ` given clermont 's home record , it 's bit of a relief to be playing them on neutral territory . we 're still going to france , but it 's not quite the same as going to their own ground , ' mccall said . saracens ' prospects against the top 14 's second-placed team are likely to be improved by the return of centre brad barritt from an ankle injury , while there is an outside chance fly-half owen farrell could recover from his knee problem in time . ` we have some pretty tough fixtures coming up - leicester next saturday is a massive game for us and after clermont we have northampton in the premiership , ' mccall said . ` we have some players coming back and will have to spread the load during this period . brad should be back for the champions cup semi-final , owen is touch and go . ' northampton 's players look shell-shocked after they were demolished by clermont auvergne . saracens hardly sent shockwaves across the continent after dispatching racing in an arm wrestle decided by bosch 's nerveless penalty , but mccall insists the result is all that matters . then , over two months , a 30-strong panel whittles the entries -- there were 63 this year -- down to to a shortlist of just five . here is a roundup of films that were in the running this year ... . mongol . country : kazakhstan director : sergei bodrov synopsis : in twelfth-century mongolia , nine-year-old temudgin , is a slave . he will grow up to become the warrior known as genghis khan . but not before he has to flee his home shortly when his father is murdered and a rival seizes power . with the help of his blood brother , tribal prince jamukha , the adult temudgin battles his rivals and works to unite the region 's warring clans under his authority . background : this was the first academy award nomination for kazakhstan . despite the kazakh nationality , the film has a cosmopolitan cast and crew . bodrov , the director is russian , the star is japanese and the film features chinese and mongolian supporting actors . ... . ` sometimes the games are the way they are and we must n't over analyse these things , ' mccall said . ` we 've come away to france and played a big , strong , very good team with outstanding half-backs , but we 've won . ` we should n't worry too much about how we won , but just that we won and reached our third consecutive semi-final in this tough competition . that says a lot about the players we have . ` when you look at ronan o'gara at munster and jonny sexton at leinster , they lost quarters and semis over the years before they started winning them . mark mccall watches on as charlie hodgson warms up before sunday 's dramatic european win . ` we lost the quarter to clermont four years ago and the semis to toulon two years ago , and you saw out there that racing did n't really know how to win the game . ` they had this big strong wind they did n't use because of the pressure they were under , and that was down to our team . ' racing 's jamie roberts expects to end speculation over his future this week with the british and irish lions centre likely to sign a dual contract in wales . beaufort . country : israel director : joseph cedar synopsis : set in lebanon in 2000 , in the days leading up to israel 's withdrawal , the soldiers stationed at the mountaintop outpost of beaufort live under a barrage of constant attacks . the film tells the story of liraz liberti , the 22-year-old commander of beaufort , and his troops . frustrated by the knowledge that they are risking -- and often losing -- their lives in defense of a fortress that will soon be abandoned , the men struggle to do their duty while grieving for their dead comrades and preparing for the evacuation . background : beaufort was nominated for a golden bear at berlin , and won silver bear . this was israel 's 6th oscar nomination , although it was the first one for 24 years . israel has not yet won the award . ` hopefully it will be sorted this week . i do n't want to say anything until it 's sorted , ' roberts said . ... . katyn . country : poland director : andrzej wajda synopsis : the film is an account of captured polish officers massacred by soviet secret police in the katyn forest during wwii . the story focuses on anna , the wife of a murdered captain , who refuses to | The article discusses the European Champions Cup semi-finals, specifically Saracens' chances against Clermont. Mark McCall, Saracens' coach, believes that playing on neutral territory gives them a better chance of winning. He also mentions that Brad Barritt's return from injury and Owen Farrell's possible recovery could improve their prospects. Additionally, the article touches on Racing Metro's defeat and Northampton's loss to Clermont. In a separate section, it provides a roundup of films that were in the running for the Academy Awards, including "Mongol" from Kazakhstan and "Beaufort" from Israel. | 2,681 |
by . mark prigg . nasa does n't have enough money to get its new , $ 12 billion rocket system off the ground by the end of 2017 as planned , federal auditors warned today . the government accountability office issued a report wednesday saying nasa 's 's space launch system is at ` high risk of missing ' its planned december 2017 initial test flight . the post-space shuttle program would build the biggest rockets ever - larger than the saturn v rockets which sent men to the moon - to send astronauts to asteroids and mars . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a lot of people like adam sandler . adam sandler and seth rogen star in `` funny people , '' the new film from judd apatow . the box office earnings for many of his films are testament to his drawing power . sandler 's biggest comedic blockbusters include `` big daddy , '' `` the waterboy '' and `` the longest yard , '' each of which has earned well over $ 150 million domestically . he has seven other titles that have also passed the coveted $ 100 million mark . the thing all these films have in common is that they are all comedies . so , it 's likely safe to assume there are more than a few hollywood execs nervously biting their knuckles right now , wondering how sandler 's latest big-screen offering , the dark comedy `` funny people '' -- written and directed by his longtime friend judd apatow -lrb- `` the 40-year-old virgin '' -rrb- -- will fare . a 115-year-old detroit-area woman now listed as the world 's oldest living person still makes plans for a fishing trip each year and credits god for her longevity . hull city are keen on signing leeds united midfielder alex mowatt . the 20-year-old has impressed this season scoring nine goals and has drawn admiring glances from several premier league clubs . hull manager steve bruce is keen to snap up any promising british talent as he looks to rebuild for the summer . providing his side can escape the drop mowatt is one of the players who he is interested in . scroll down for video . an artist 's impression of the giant rocket taking off . there will be two versions of the rocket . the smaller , 70-metric-ton sls will stand 321 feet tall , provide 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff , weigh 5.5 million poundsand carry 154,000 pounds of payload . the massive 130-metric-ton-configuration will be the most capable , powerful launch vehicle in history . leeds united midfielder alex mowatt -lrb- right -rrb- celebrates scoring a goal against wolves on monday . though hilarious at times , the film 's overall story of a world-famous comedian 's brush with a terminal illness is decidedly serious . watch apatow and sandler react to a doctor with an accent '' much of the movie 's personality can be summarized in one scene in particular in which sandler and co-star seth rogen are sitting in a doctor 's office receiving very bad news that they somehow turn into laughter . sandler and rogen talked to cnn about what went into creating that scene . the 20-year-old has impressed in the championship this season and has attracted several top-flight suitors . hull sent scout john rudge to check on mowatt during monday 's 4-3 defeat by wolves . the england u20 international gave leeds brief hope of an unlikely point by scoring their third goal and turned in a decent performance . along with full-back sam byram , lewis cook and charlie taylor , mowatt will be a target for clubs in the summer as they look to plunder leeds ' promising talent . jeralean talley of inkster tops a list maintained by the los angeles-based gerontology research group , which tracks the world 's longest-living people . gertrude weaver , a 116-year-old arkansas woman who was the oldest documented person for a total of six days , died on monday . talley was born may 23 , 1899 . scroll down for video . hull city manager steve bruce is keen to bolster the amount of homegrown talent in his squad this summer . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . it will be able to carry payloads weighing 286,000 pounds to orbit . ` they ca n't meet the date with the money they have , ' report author cristina chaplain said . leeds ' right-back sam byram -lrb- right -rrb- is another of the club 's homegrown players attracting outside interest . mowatt graduated from leeds ' academy in 2013 and has since gone on to star for the first-team this term . the world 's new oldest person : jeralean talley was born on may 23 , 1899 , and credits her long life to her faith . celebrations : jeralean talley attends church as she celebrates her 114th birthday , making her the oldest living person in america , in inkster , michigan may 26 , 2013 . talley was born in rural montrose on may 23 , 1899 . she said it was n't because the space agency had technical problems with the congressionally-required program , but that nasa did n't get enough money to carry out the massive undertaking . asked for her key to longevity , the detroit free press reports that she echoed previous answers on the topic . ` it 's coming from above , ' she told the newspaper . ` that 's the best advice i can give you . it 's not in my hands or your hands . ' michael kinloch , 56 , of wayne county 's canton township , is a gm engineer and longtime family friend of talley 's through their church . he said talley 's mental state is ` is very sharp . ' the gao report put the current shortfall at $ 400 million , but did say nasawas ` making solid progress ' on the rocket program design . r.i.p : just days after becoming the world 's oldest documented person , 116-year-old gertrude weaver died monday . she is seen here on her birthday on july 3 , 2014 . arkansas supercentenarian gertrude weaver , born in 1898 to sharecropper parents , died on monday , after inheriting title from 117-year-old japanese woman just last week . ` it 's unfortunate that other people passed away , but this has certainly elevated her , ' kinloch said . ` she 's feeling no pain . she just ca n't get around like she used to . ' talley 's husband died in 1988 and five generations of her family have lived in the detroit area . in 2013 , her 114th birthday drew the attention of president barack obama , who said in a personal note that she 's ` part of an extraordinary generation . ' supercentenarian : jeralean talley sits at the head table during a celebration of her 115th birthday at the new jerusalem missionary baptist church in inkster , michigan may 25 , 2014 . kinloch said he 's looking forward to taking talley , despite her advanced age , on their annual fishing trip . ` we go to a trout pond in dexter , ' a community about 40 miles west of detroit , kinloch said . ` she really likes that . ' nasa 's launch system officials told the gao that there was a 90 percent chance of not hitting the launch date at this time . this usually means nasa has to delay its test launch date , get more money or be less ambitious about what it plans to do , said former nasa associate administrator scott pace , space policy director at george washington university . the biggest rocket ever made : the sls will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . nasa is working on the problems gao highlighted , but delaying launch or diverting money from other programs would harm taxpayers , nasa associate administrator william gerstenmaier wrote in the agency 's response . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . | science | construction of the space launch system has already begun . rocket will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . first test flight scheduled for 2017 . could be used as part of manned mars missions . | by . mark prigg . nasa does n't have enough money to get its new , $ 12 billion rocket system off the ground by the end of 2017 as planned , federal auditors warned today . the government accountability office issued a report wednesday saying nasa 's 's space launch system is at ` high risk of missing ' its planned december 2017 initial test flight . the post-space shuttle program would build the biggest rockets ever - larger than the saturn v rockets which sent men to the moon - to send astronauts to asteroids and mars . los angeles , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a lot of people like adam sandler . adam sandler and seth rogen star in `` funny people , '' the new film from judd apatow . the box office earnings for many of his films are testament to his drawing power . sandler 's biggest comedic blockbusters include `` big daddy , '' `` the waterboy '' and `` the longest yard , '' each of which has earned well over $ 150 million domestically . he has seven other titles that have also passed the coveted $ 100 million mark . the thing all these films have in common is that they are all comedies . so , it 's likely safe to assume there are more than a few hollywood execs nervously biting their knuckles right now , wondering how sandler 's latest big-screen offering , the dark comedy `` funny people '' -- written in particular in which sandler and co-star seth rogen are sitting in a doctor 's office receiving very bad news that they somehow turn into laughter . sandler and rogen talked to cnn about what went into creating that scene . the 20-year-old has impressed in the championship this season and has attracted several top-flight suitors . hull sent scout john rudge to check on mowatt during monday 's 4-3 defeat by wolves . the england u20 international gave leeds brief hope of an unlikely point by scoring their third goal and turned in a decent performance . along with full-back sam byram , lewis cook and charlie taylor , mowatt will be a target for clubs in the summer as they look to plunder leeds ' promising talent . jeralean talley of inkster tops a list maintained by the los angeles-based gerontology research group , which tracks the world 's longest-living people . gertrude weaver , a 116-year-old arkansas woman who was the oldest documented person for a total of six days , died on monday . talley was born may 23 , 1899 . scroll down for video . hull city manager steve bruce is keen to bolster the amount of homegrown talent in his squad this summer . towering a staggering 384 feet tall , it will provide 9.2 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and weigh 6.5 million pounds . it will be able to carry payloads weighing 286,000 pounds to orbit . ` they ca n't meet the date with the at $ 400 million , but did say nasawas ` making solid progress ' on the rocket program design . r.i.p : just days after becoming the world 's oldest documented person , 116-year-old gertrude weaver died monday . she is seen here on her birthday on july 3 , 2014 . arkansas supercentenarian gertrude weaver , born in 1898 to sharecropper parents , died on monday , after inheriting title from 117-year-old japanese woman just last week . ` it 's unfortunate that other people passed away , but this has certainly elevated her , ' kinloch said . ` she 's feeling no pain . she just ca n't get around like she used to . ' talley 's husband died in 1988 and five generations of her family have lived in the detroit area . in 2013 , her 114th birthday drew the attention of president barack obama , who said in a personal note that she 's ` part of an extraordinary generation . ' supercentenarian : jeralean talley sits at the head table during a celebration of her 115th birthday at the new jerusalem missionary baptist church in inkster , michigan may 25 , 2014 . kinloch said he 's looking forward to taking talley , despite her advanced age , on their annual fishing trip . ` we go to a trout pond in dexter , ' a community about 40 miles west of detroit , kinloch said . ` she really likes that . ' nasa 's launch system officials told the gao that there was a 90 percent chance of not hitting the launch date at this time . this usually means nasa has to delay its test launch date , get more money or be less ambitious about what it plans to do , said former nasa associate administrator scott pace , space policy director at george washington university . the biggest rocket ever made : the sls will be 384 feet tall and weigh 6.5 million pounds . nasa is working on the problems gao highlighted , but delaying launch or diverting money from other programs would harm taxpayers , nasa associate administrator william gerstenmaier wrote in the agency 's response . ` welcome to aerospace , ' pace said , pointing out that large space projects often end up as much as 50 percent over budget . he said that ` is why you should n't believe initial cost estimates . ' the space agency has been reluctant to put an overall price tag on the space launch system . the gao report says it will cost $ 12 billion to get to the first test launch and ` potentially billions more to develop increasingly capable vehicles ' that could be used for launches to asteroids and mars . | NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is at "high risk" of missing its planned December 2017 initial test flight due to funding issues, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The SLS is a $12 billion rocket system designed to send astronauts to asteroids and Mars. The GAO warns that NASA may need to delay the test launch, request more funding, or scale back its ambitions. Meanwhile, Jeralean Talley, a 116-year-old Arkansas woman, has become the world's oldest documented person after Gertrude Weaver's death. | 2,681 |
ryanair ceo michael o'leary is adamant that he 's a changed man . and as the airline continues its charm offensive to win over customers , it has revealed a raft of new developments to be rolled out over the next three years . as part of its ongoing ` always getting better ' transformation , the carrier is set to make some huge changes , including the introduction of ` smiley face ' interiors in planes , free wi-fi for customers and even transatlantic flights . by . claire bates . scroll down for video . developments : the no-frills airline plans to introduce free wi-fi , transatlantic flights and package holidays . in an interview with the irish independent , the airline 's chief marketing officer kenny jacobs , revealed that the budget carrier has its sights set on offering flights to the us as well as well as ryanair package holidays . published : . 04:11 est , 12 july 2012 . | . he told the independent : ` the party line is that we still need those wide-body long-haul aircraft and we do n't expect we 'll get those any time soon . if someone cancels an order and some become available , however , then it 's possible that we could be doing transatlantic in about three years . ' the carrier plans to launch the global flights under a separate brand , but with the same low prices and basic service of its european flights . there would however , be a business class section with more leg room . vertical ` seating ' - in july 2010 , ryanair introduced plans to charge passengers # 4 -lrb- about $ 6 -rrb- for standing-room-only seats . fat tax - in 2009 , ryanair proposed a fat tax for overweight passengers after a third of travelers voted in favor of the extra charge in an online poll conducted by the irish carrier . updated : . 04:30 est , 12 july 2012 . a patient undergoes a blood test for type 2 diabetes . exercise and a healthy diet can both reduce a person 's risk . spending a penny , literally - also in 2009 , michael o'leary mooted the idea of putting a coin slot on the toilet door . ` if someone wanted to pay # 5 to go to the toilet , i 'd carry them myself . i would wipe their bums for a fiver , ' he said . carry the burden - ryanair once thought of asking passengers to roll their own luggage across the runway and onto the aircraft themselves . charging passengers # 40 if they forget to print out their boarding passes . ` we think they should pay $ 60 for being so stupid , ' said o'leary . diabetes checks should be offered in libraries and job centres as part of a nationwide campaign to test everyone who is over 40 , according to the health watchdog . the national institute for health and clinical excellence -lrb- nice -rrb- added that people aged over 25 who were of south asian , chinese , african-caribbean or black african descent , should have a test as they are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes . people can be assessed at their gp surgery or community pharmacy but they can also perform self assessments online . nice . said the new recommendations will help to identify people at high risk . could it be the end of the garish yellow ? airline bosses revealed that there are plans to revamp the interiors . mr jacobs has previously spoken about the airline 's plans to offer package holidays , saying they could be a reality within 18 months . speaking to mailonline travel , mr jacobs confirmed last month that ryanair was planning to ` tone down ' the decor on board flights - taking away the yellow colour and adding in more blue . at the front of the planes , the airline is planning pictures of destinations , smiling customers and happy staff . he explained : ` we 're looking at the permanent kind of overlay decals which go in the aircraft , we 're looking at a refresh of the interiors which would take away the quite strong yellow and present different images - some of our customers , some of our staff or destinations . ' so they can be offered advice to help them prevent or delay the . condition . the body . said health and community services , workplaces , job centres , faith . centres , libraries and shops should offer risk assessments so they are . more widely available . if . someone is identified as high risk they should contact their gp for a . blood test to confirm the level of risk , the new nice guidelines . suggest . nice also recommends that people who are identified as high risk should be given an `` evidence-based , intensive lifestyle-change programme '' to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes . he confirmed the airline would be ` showing happy customers and attractive destinations ' to make the aircraft feel ' a little bit fresher on the inside ' . ryanair boss michael o'leary and head of marketing kenny jacobs -lrb- right -rrb- revealed changes for the airline . video courtesy of shannon airport . type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin for it to function properly , or when the body 's cells do not use insulin properly . diabetes currently affects almost three million people in the uk , of which about 90 per cent will have type 2 diabetes . diabetes.co.uk says it costs around # 14billion pound a year to treat diabetes and its complications . professor mike kelly , director of the centre for public health excellence at nice , said : ` almost three million people are currently affected by diabetes , and it is likely to affect many more in the future . ` type 2 diabetes is a very large-scale problem and it is important for people to know that it is preventable , and there are simple steps that can be taken to help reduce the risk of developing the disease . the airline plans to finalise the new designs in a matter of weeks . there will are also hints at launching free wi-fi within the next two years . ` we 've started to talk to some of the more well-established wi-fi providers with a view to having a service up and running not in the next 12 months , but hopefully soon after , ' said mr jacobs . despite these changes , the budget carrier will remain low-cost and has recently added flights to warsaw , athens , lisbon , glasgow international , cologne/bonn and copenhagen . the low-cost carrier has also just completed the purchase of 100 boeing 737 max 200s , which are valued at around # 7billion . the 737 max 200 is considered more fuel-efficient than most other current single-aisle airplanes and can accommodate up to 200 seats . ` this guidance will help people to identify their own personal risk and highlights that by losing weight , being more active and improving their diet , they can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes . ' birmingham community healthcare trust diabetes nurse consultant jill hill added : ` as a diabetes nurse , i have seen first-hand how the condition can affect a person 's life . ryanair said that the order will increase its fleet to about 520 aircraft by 2024 . the company runs more than 1,600 flights daily and now operates the biggest fleet of boeing airplanes in europe . ` people may not be aware that diabetes is the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness , kidney failure and non-traumatic lower limb amputations . ` this guidance focuses on risk assessment and providing those at high risk with evidence-based , effective interventions that can delay or prevent this condition . ' barbara young , chief executive of diabetes uk , said : ` we welcome this excellent guidance document , which gives strong evidence that identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes is a vital part of preventing the condition and can also help diagnose those who have it earlier so that they can be helped to avoid serious complications developing . ` we want to see the recommendations in this guidance to be fully implemented because the number of people with type 2 is increasing at an alarming rate and it is only through prevention that we will be able to stem the rising tide and cost of type 2 diabetes . ' | health | diabetes is the most common cause of blindness , kidney failure and non-traumatic lower limb amputations . assessment centres should be set up in libraries and workplaces says nice . | clinical excellence -lrb- nice -rrb- added that people aged over 25 who were of south asian , chinese , african-caribbean or black african descent , should have a test as they are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes . people can be assessed at their gp surgery or community pharmacy but they can also perform self assessments online . nice . said the new recommendations will help to identify people at high risk . could it be the end of the garish yellow ? airline bosses revealed that there are plans to revamp the interiors . mr jacobs has previously spoken about the airline 's plans to offer package holidays , saying they could be a reality within 18 months . speaking to mailonline travel , mr jacobs confirmed last month that ryanair was planning to ` tone down ' the decor on board flights - taking away the yellow colour and adding in more blue . at the front of the planes , the airline is planning pictures of destinations , smiling customers and happy staff . he explained : ` we 're looking at the permanent kind of overlay decals which go in the aircraft , we 're looking at a refresh of the interiors which would take away the quite strong yellow and present different images - some of our customers , some of our staff or destinations . ' so they can be offered advice to help them prevent or delay the . condition . the body . said health and community services , workplaces , job centres , faith . centres , libraries and shops should offer risk assessments so they are . more widely available . if . someone is identified as high risk they should contact their gp for a . blood test to confirm the level of risk , the new nice guidelines . suggest . nice also recommends that people who are identified as high risk should be given an `` evidence-based , intensive lifestyle-change programme '' to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes . he confirmed the airline would be ` showing happy customers and attractive destinations ' to make the aircraft feel ' a little bit fresher on the inside ' . ryanair boss michael o'leary and head of marketing kenny jacobs -lrb- right -rrb- revealed changes for the airline . video courtesy of shannon airport . type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin for it to function properly , or when the body 's cells do not use insulin properly . diabetes currently affects almost three million people in the uk , of which about 90 per cent will have type 2 diabetes . diabetes.co.uk says it costs around # 14billion pound a year to treat diabetes and its complications . professor mike kelly , director of the centre for public health excellence at nice , said : ` almost three million people are currently affected by diabetes , and it is likely to affect many more in the future . ` type 2 diabetes is a very large-scale problem and it is important for people to know that it is preventable , and there are simple steps that can be taken to help reduce the risk of developing the disease . the airline plans to finalise the new designs in a matter of weeks . there will are also hints at launching free wi-fi within the next two years . ` we 've started to talk to some of the more well-established wi-fi providers with a view to having a service up and running not in the next 12 months , but hopefully soon after , ' said mr jacobs . despite these changes , the budget carrier will remain low-cost and has recently added flights to warsaw , athens , lisbon , glasgow international , cologne/bonn and copenhagen . the low-cost carrier has also just completed the purchase of 100 boeing 737 max 200s , which are valued at around # 7billion . the 737 max 200 is considered more fuel-efficient than most other current single-aisle airplanes and can accommodate up to 200 seats . ` this guidance will help people to identify their own personal risk and highlights that by losing weight , being more active and improving their diet , they can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes . ' birmingham community healthcare trust diabetes nurse consultant jill hill added : ` as a diabetes nurse , i have seen first-hand how the condition can affect a person 's life . ryanair said that the order will increase its fleet to about 520 aircraft by 2024 . the company runs more than 1,600 flights daily and now operates the biggest fleet of boeing airplanes in europe . ` people may not be aware that diabetes is the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness , kidney failure and non-traumatic lower limb amputations . ` this guidance focuses on risk assessment and providing those at high risk with evidence-based , effective interventions that can delay or prevent this condition . ' barbara young , chief executive of diabetes uk , said : ` we welcome this excellent guidance document , which gives strong evidence that identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes is a vital part of preventing the condition and can also help diagnose those who have it earlier so that they can be helped to avoid serious complications developing . ` we want to see the recommendations in this guidance to be fully implemented because the number of people with type 2 is increasing at an alarming rate and it is only through prevention that we will be able to stem the rising tide and cost of type 2 diabetes . ' | new guidelines recommend that people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes should receive an "intensive lifestyle-change programme" to prevent or delay the onset of the condition.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: the suit stems from the winklevosses'claim that facebook co-founder and ceo mark zuckerberg stole their idea for the social-networking site. zuckerberg and facebook deny the allegations, but agreed to settle the case for $65 million in 2008. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take together to streamline the security checkpoints with risk-based screening mechanisms, '' anderson said. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report.. Summary: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that small knives will be allowed on airplanes, sparking criticism from flight attendants and airlines. Delta CEO Richard Anderson opposes the move, citing increased risk to passengers and staff. | 2,681 |
a scientist says he expects to live to 150 after uncovering the secrets of how to slow down the ageing process . washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- scuba divers , take note : please leave your spear guns at home , or place them in your checked luggage . but do not try to bring them on a plane . a passenger at a new york-area airport learned that lesson the hard way last week when a tsa screener discovered a 21-inch spear gun and a utility knife in a carry-on bag . the passenger arrived at newark liberty international airport ticketed to fly to antigua . after his weapons were detected , the tsa contacted local law enforcement , who questioned the passenger , said tsa spokesman kawika riley . the passenger claimed to be unaware that the weapons were prohibited , the tsa said . there was no impact on airport operations . `` just to be clear , passengers should not attempt to bring a spear gun as a carry-on item . the same rule holds for utility knifes , '' riley said . by . spear guns are specifically prohibited in carry-on bags . on the tsa web site , they are listed under prohibited sports goods , which include baseball bats , ski poles , and bows and arrows . the tsa said most passengers who carry prohibited items do so without ill intent , but said officers have a responsibility to prevent weapons from getting through the checkpoint . emily payne . fewer boys are being born in central scotland - and it 's thought pollution may be playing a part . a study by the university of stirling . found that the ratio of boys to girls being born is falling . while evidence suggests that male babies more often die in the womb than females , it is now thought pollution could be one factor behind this . dr alex zhavoronkov , an anti-ageing expert , believes medical advances and knowledge of lifestyles will lead to a far longer life expectancy than has been seen to date . ultrasound : the number of baby boys being born in parts of central scotland are decreasing . across the world , slightly more boys are . born than girls . but statistics show the proportion of boys to . girls being born in scotland , or the sex ratio , has been on a downward . trend since 1960 - and in the industrial parts of central scotland in . particular . analysing data from 1973 through to 2010 , the team . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . in the week since the spear gun was found , the tsa says it has found 24 loaded and four unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage . cnn 's mike m. ahlers contributed to this report . he is following a strict regime of regular exercise combined with drugs and supplements and regular health checks , while shunning marriage , children and material assets to focus on anti-ageing research instead . scroll down for video . healthy living : dr alex zhavoronkov , an anti-ageing expert , believes medical advances and knowledge of lifestyles will lead to a far longer life expectancy than has been seen to date . a director of the uk-based biogerontology research foundation think tank , which is dedicated to longer life and improving the health of the elderly , dr zhavoronkov remains confident that his lifestyle will allow him to reach the 150-year milestone . he also makes sure he is administered with vaccines as soon as they are available , according to the sunday telegraph , while monitoring his blood biochemistry and cell counts . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . found a ` significant upward skewing ' of the sex ratio in the highlands , . compared with a downward shift in the forth valley and the borders . researchers found ` significantly lower sex ratios for populations where industrial . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . ` all of the supercentenarians alive today lived through tough times , when no antibiotics were available and our understanding of human biology was not that far from the stone age , ' he said . ' i think that in two to three years we will have effective pharmacological solutions based on already approved drugs that will help people remain younger and healthier until other advances in regenerative medicine and gene therapy become available . ' air pollution is highest ' in eastern central scotland . the researchers add their findings are consistent . with small studies in heavily industrialised parts of canada and . elsewhere in the world . more research is needed , they say , but warn that care should be taken when planning large industrial developments , as they may have an effect on hormone levels of the local population . the scientists focused on chemicals or pollution that , at certain and sometimes very low doses , can interfere with the endocrine -lrb- or hormone system -rrb- in human beings . secret to long life : dr zhavoronkov is combining drugs and supplements with frequent health checks -lrb- pictured -rrb- and regular exercise as part of his quest for longevity . he is confident he can live to 150 years old . according to the office for national statistics , a boy born in the uk today is expected to live to 78.8 years and a girl to 82.8 years . many health experts think most people can exceed that by walking regularly , cutting down on fat , sugar and salt in their diets and using existing drugs such as statins . in fact , austrian researchers said a few weeks ago that old age begins at 74 , such has been the advancement in medicine and health . dr ewan mcdonald , the lead investigator , said : ` the reproductive health of populations is often difficult to measure , particularly before pregnancy and at the early stages . ` there is strong evidence that during early pregnancy loss , male foetuses are lost more often . in utero : evidence suggests that male babies die in the womb more often than females , . ` the sex . ratio , particularly declines in male births , can therefore be a marker . for changes in reproductive health or fertility amongst human . populations . ` our analysis on sex ratio was extensive : over time , regions , neighbourhoods and socio-economic groups across scotland . ' he said the results indicate that the effect of pollution on hormones may be to blame for the national decline in the proportion of male births . professor andrew watterson , also involved in the research , said : ` the study raises important questions about our knowledge of what may impact on human reproductive health and how we then shape public health policy . ' the study is published in the international journal of occupational and environmental health . | health | researchers from the university of stirling looked at birth ratios in scotland . study found lower sex ratios where industrial pollution was highest . ` raises questions about what may impact on . human reproductive health ' | unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage . cnn 's mike m. ahlers contributed to this report . he is following a strict regime of regular exercise combined with drugs and supplements and regular health checks , while shunning marriage , children and material assets to focus on anti-ageing research instead . scroll down for video . healthy living : dr alex zhavoronkov , an anti-ageing expert , believes medical advances and knowledge of lifestyles will lead to a far longer life expectancy than has been seen to date . a director of the uk-based biogerontology research foundation think tank , which is dedicated to longer life and improving the health of the elderly , dr zhavoronkov remains confident that his lifestyle will allow him to reach the 150-year milestone . he also makes sure he is administered with vaccines as soon as they are available , according to the sunday telegraph , while monitoring his blood biochemistry and cell counts . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . found a ` significant upward skewing ' of the sex ratio in the highlands , . compared with a downward shift in the forth valley and the borders . researchers found ` significantly lower sex ratios for populations where industrial . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . ` all of the supercentenarians alive today lived through tough times , when no antibiotics were available and our understanding of human biology was not that far from the stone age , ' he said . ' i think that in two to three years we will have effective pharmacological solutions based on already approved drugs that will help people remain younger and healthier until other advances in regenerative medicine and gene therapy become available . ' air pollution is highest ' in eastern central scotland . the researchers add their findings are consistent . with small studies in heavily industrialised parts of canada and . elsewhere in the world . more research is needed , they say , but warn that care should be taken when planning large industrial developments , as they may have an effect on hormone levels of the local population . the scientists focused on chemicals or pollution that , at certain and sometimes very low doses , can interfere with the endocrine -lrb- or hormone system -rrb- in human beings . secret to long life : dr zhavoronkov is combining drugs and supplements with frequent health checks -lrb- pictured -rrb- and regular exercise as part of his quest for longevity . he is confident he can live to 150 years old . according to the office for national statistics , a boy born in the uk today is expected to live to 78.8 years and a girl to 82.8 years . many health experts think most people can exceed that by walking regularly , cutting down on fat , sugar and salt in their diets and using existing drugs such as statins . in fact , austrian researchers said a few weeks ago that old age begins at 74 , such has been the advancement in medicine and health . dr ewan mcdonald , the lead investigator , said : ` the reproductive health of populations is often difficult to measure , particularly before pregnancy and at the early stages . ` there is strong evidence that during early pregnancy loss , male foetuses are lost more often . in utero : evidence suggests that male babies die in the womb more often than females , . ` the sex . ratio , particularly declines in male births , can therefore be a marker . for changes in reproductive health or fertility amongst human . populations . ` our analysis on sex ratio was extensive : over time , regions , neighbourhoods and socio-economic groups across scotland . ' he said the results indicate that the effect of pollution on hormones may be to blame for the national decline in the proportion of male births . professor andrew watterson , also involved in the research , said : ` the study raises important questions about our knowledge of what may impact on human reproductive health and how we then shape public health policy . ' the study is published in the international journal of occupational and environmental health . | A doctor claims he can live to 150 years old by following a strict regime of exercise, drugs, and supplements, and avoiding marriage and material assets. He believes medical advances and knowledge of lifestyles will lead to a longer life expectancy. Meanwhile, a study finds that air pollution in Scotland may be affecting the sex ratio of newborns, with a higher rate of female births in polluted areas. Researchers suggest that pollution may be interfering with hormone levels, leading to a decline in male births. | 2,681 |
by . jonathan o'callaghan . the hubble telescope might be almost 24 years old , but astronomers are still finding ways to improve its capabilities . their latest innovation has seen them find a way to measure the distances to stars up to 10,000 light-years away . that 's ten times farther than was previously possible with the telescope . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines is reviewing surveillance video from an incident last week in which a 9-year-old boy boarded a flight from minneapolis to las vegas , apparently alone and without a ticket , a spokeswoman for the airline said monday . while spokeswoman leslie scott applauded the crew of flight 1651 for their `` vigilance '' after they alerted authorities to the boy , she sought to reassure travelers that the airline is going through the video as it reviews `` our policies and procedures to make sure something like this does not happen again . '' as of monday , the boy was still in las vegas , where his status will be discussed in court tuesday , a spokesman for minnesota 's hennepin county said . officials in hennepin county are waiting until `` things are resolved out there '' before proceeding with the case , chuck laszewski said . the child 's parents are said to be cooperating fully , cnn affiliate kare reported . the boy went through security with other passengers , the transportation security administration said in a statement sunday , but officials are still trying to figure out how he did it -- and how he then got on the flight thursday . patrick hogan , a spokesman for minneapolis-st . paul international airport , said the crew `` became suspicious of the child 's circumstances '' during the flight . crew members got in touch with authorities in las vegas and turned the boy over to child protective services , hogan said in a statement . a longtime flight attendant told kare that children who are traveling alone normally get special attention . `` it 's a big responsibility for the airline as well as the flight attendant , '' gregg proteaux , a longtime flight attendant , told kare . `` you 're responsible for them . how do you let 110 people on board when you only have 109 boarding passes ? '' astronomers applied a technique known as spatial scanning to increase hubble 's ability to gauge distances ten-fold . the method uses something known as parallax , a form of trigonometry , to measure distances . ` this new capability is expected to yield new insight into the nature of dark energy , a mysterious component of space that is pushing the universe apart at an ever-faster rate , ' said noble laureate adam riess of the space telescope science institute -lrb- stsci -rrb- in baltimore , us . the boy spent a good amount of time at the airport before boarding the plane , kare reported . he was there the day before , the station reported , citing airport officials . he passed his time by taking luggage from a carousel , bringing it to an airport restaurant . cnn affiliate wcco reported he ordered chicken fingers and a soda , then left without paying , asking a server to watch the bag while he went to the restroom . the following morning the child took a light-rail train to the airport , cleared security and made it to las vegas nearly without detection . riess and the johns hopkins university in baltimore , in collaboration with stefano casertano of stsci , developed the technique to extend hubble 's sight . this upgraded capability is made possible using something known as parallax . a flight security expert said the incident highlights the gaps in security , especially when it comes to children . `` that 9-year-old child does not need identification , '' terry trippler of theplanerules.com said , pointing to the tsa 's policy that only adults age 18 and over are required to have a state-issued or u.s. federal photo id . the incident is a first for the minneapolis airport , according to hogan . over the years other airports have had similar incidents . in 2007 , another 9-year-old managed to fly from seattle to phoenix to san antonio before being found out . however , he had a boarding pass . his mother told cnn her son gave ticketing agents a fake name . last year an 11-year-old boy in manchester , england , managed to slip away from his mother during a shopping trip . he made it all the way to rome without a boarding pass or a passport . but any colosseum dreams were dashed . he never left the airport in rome and was returned to his parents the same day . this is a trigonometric technique that can be used to make reliable measures of astronomical distances . to understand how it works , imagine earth 's orbit and a distant star form a triangle . earth 's orbit forms the base of the triangle , with two imaginary lines running to the star and making the ` point ' of the triangle . cnn 's bill kirkos contributed to this report . the length of these lines , and thus the distance to the star , can be calculated by measuring the three ` angles ' of the imaginary triangle . this method works well for stars that are relatively close to us , those a few hundred light-years away , but for stars further away it is harder as the angles become smaller and more difficult to measure . the hubble space telescope was launched on 24 april 1990 , but a space shuttle repair mission was required soon after launch to get it fully functional after a fault in one of the mirrors was discovered . to extend the yardstick , astronomers have found a way to measure smaller angles more accurately using hubble , down to five-billionths of a degree . they tested this by getting hubble to measure the distance to a cepheid variable , which is a class of bright star often referred to as a ` standard candle ' of the universe for distance measurements . cepheid variables are stars that vary between large , bright states and small , dense ones . their importance was recognised by female astronomer henrietta swan leavitt in 1908 , who realised that the relationship of a cepheid variable 's changing state and its luminosity could be used to place ` distance markers ' across the universe . using this principle , hubble correctly confirmed the star in question in the constellation auriga was 7,500 light-years away . it did this by taking two exposures of the target star six months apart , when our planet was on opposite sides of the sun . a very small shift in the star 's position was then measured to an accuracy of 1/1 ,000 th of a single image pixel in hubble 's wide field camera 3 , which has 16.8 megapixels -lrb- 16.8 million pixels -rrb- in total . a third exposure was then taken six months later to remove errors . this then gave the correct distant measurement , which the astronomers knew previously . the telescope was so accurate , in fact , that the astronomers are now planning to use hubble to refine the ` cosmic distance ladder , ' a ` rung ' of measurements for the universe that uses various cepheid variables as distance markers . although hubble might be pushing a quarter of a century in age , this latest innovation proves just how useful the telescope is in our continuing studies of the cosmos . the hubble space telescope was carried into orbit by a space shuttle in 1990 . hubble 's four main instruments observe in the near ultraviolet , visible , and near infrared . its . orbit outside the distortion of earth 's atmosphere allows it to take . extremely high-resolution images with almost no background light . hubble 's deep field has recorded some of the most detailed visible-light images ever , allowing a deep view into space and time . the . telescope is one of nasa 's great observatories , along with the compton . gamma ray observatory , the chandra x-ray observatory and the spitzer . space telescope . hubble is the only telescope designed to be serviced in space by astronauts . its scientific successor , the james webb space telescope is currently scheduled to be launched by nasa in 2018 . | travel | new : cnn affiliate reports parents are cooperating with authorities . boy remains in las vegas while authorities work out his status . delta will watch security video to figure out how child got on board without a ticket . boy flew thursday from minneapolis , was turned over to child protective services . | by . jonathan o'callaghan . the hubble telescope might be almost 24 years old , but astronomers are still finding ways to improve its capabilities . their latest innovation has seen them find a way to measure the distances to stars up to 10,000 light-years away . that 's ten times farther than was previously possible with the telescope . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines is reviewing surveillance video from an incident last week in which a 9-year-old boy boarded a flight from minneapolis to las vegas , apparently alone and without a ticket , a spokeswoman for the airline said monday . while spokeswoman leslie scott applauded the crew of flight 1651 for their `` vigilance '' after they alerted authorities to the boy , she sought to reassure travelers that the airline is going through the video as it reviews `` our policies and procedures to make sure something like this does not happen again . '' as of monday , the boy was still in las vegas , where his status will be discussed in court tuesday , a spokesman for minnesota 's hennepin county said . officials in hennepin county are waiting until `` things are resolved out there '' before proceeding with the case , chuck laszewski said . the child 's parents are said to be cooperating fully , cnn affiliate kare reported . the boy went through security with other passengers , the transportation security administration said in a statement sunday , but officials are still trying to figure out how he did it -- and how he then got on the flight thursday . patrick hogan , a spokesman for minneapolis-st . paul international airport , said the crew `` became suspicious of the child 's circumstances '' during the flight . crew members got in touch with authorities in las vegas and turned the boy over to child protective services , hogan said in a statement . a longtime flight attendant told kare that children who are traveling alone normally get special attention . `` it 's a big responsibility for the airline as well as the flight attendant , '' gregg proteaux , a longtime flight attendant , told kare . `` you 're responsible for them . how do you let 110 people on board when you only have 109 boarding passes ? '' astronomers applied a technique known as spatial scanning to increase hubble 's ability to gauge distances ten-fold . the method uses something known as parallax , a form of trigonometry , to measure distances . ` this new capability is expected to yield new insight into the nature of dark energy , a mysterious component of space that is pushing the universe apart at an ever-faster rate , ' said noble laureate adam riess of the space telescope science institute -lrb- stsci -rrb- in baltimore , us . the boy spent a good amount of time at the airport before boarding the plane , kare reported . he was there the day before , the station reported , citing airport officials . he passed his time by taking luggage from a carousel , bringing it to an airport restaurant . cnn affiliate wcco reported he ordered chicken fingers and a soda , then left without paying , asking a server to watch the bag while he went to the restroom . the following morning the child took a light-rail train to the airport , cleared security and made it to las vegas nearly without detection . riess and the johns hopkins university in baltimore , in collaboration with stefano casertano of stsci , developed the technique to extend hubble 's sight . this upgraded capability is made possible using something known as parallax . a flight security expert said the incident highlights the gaps in security , especially when it comes to children . `` that 9-year-old child does not need identification , '' terry trippler of theplanerules.com said , pointing to the tsa 's policy that only adults age 18 and over are required to have a state-issued or u.s. federal photo id . the incident is a first for the minneapolis airport , according to hogan . over the years other airports have had similar incidents . in 2007 , another 9-year-old managed to fly from seattle to phoenix to san antonio before being found out . however , he had a boarding pass . his mother told cnn her son gave ticketing agents a fake name . last year an 11-year-old boy in manchester , england , managed to slip away from his mother during a shopping trip . he made it all the way to rome without a boarding pass or a passport . but any colosseum dreams were dashed . he never left the airport in rome and was returned to his parents the same day . this is a trigonometric technique that can be used to make reliable measures of astronomical distances . to understand how it works , imagine earth 's orbit and a distant star form a triangle . earth 's orbit forms the base of the triangle , with two imaginary lines running to the star and making the ` point ' of the triangle . cnn 's bill kirkos contributed to this report . the length of these lines , and thus the distance to the star , can be calculated by measuring the three ` angles ' of the imaginary triangle . this method works well for stars that are relatively close to us , those a few hundred light-years away , but for stars further away it is harder as the angles become smaller and more difficult to measure . the hubble space telescope was launched on 24 april 1990 , but a space shuttle repair mission was required soon after launch to get it fully functional after a fault in one of the mirrors was discovered . to extend the yardstick , astronomers have found a way to measure smaller angles more accurately using hubble , down to five-billionths of a degree . they | The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing criticism for its decision to allow small knives on planes, with Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson objecting to the move, citing increased risk to cabin staff and customers. The TSA argues that the move brings the US into alignment with international rules and follows a "risk-based security" approach. Meanwhile, a 9-year-old boy was able to board a flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas without a ticket, sparking concerns about security gaps, particularly for children. | 2,681 |
it could be the result of jetlag , or maybe a few too many beers . as passengers waited to collect their luggage from the baggage reclaim , they were in for a shock when they discovered a man asleep on the conveyor . the incredible footage was shot at domodedovo airport in russia , and shows a man lying in the foetal position seemingly away with the fairies . the elderly husband of one of two women stabbed to death in a victorian hair salon nearly 24 years ago , is in custody after facing court charged with their murders . a man decided to have a snooze on the airport baggage reclaim , not looking too comfortable . while the rubber may well be more comfortable than the airport floor , the swinging motion of the conveyor make it a less-than comfortable snooze . incredibly , other passengers appear more concerned with spotting their luggage than the fate of the dozing man in shorts . it 's not the first instance where passengers have decided to relax on the baggage reclaim . an inebriated chinese passenger wandered into a train station in his home country and fell asleep on the luggage belt . robert penny , 83 , of malvern east , briefly appeared at melbourne magistrates court on monday . he is charged with murdering claire acocks and his wife margaret penny at old london coiffure hairdressers in portland on may 3 , 1991 , about 350km west of melbourne . margaret penny was murdered in a hair salon in portland , victoria on may 3 , 1991 . also brutally murdered at old london coiffure hairdressers was claire acocks . nearly 24 years after the horrific event margaret 's husband robert denny , 83 , has been charged with two counts of murder . by . emily hill . a look to dye for : emma watson turns heads as she takes her friend 's dog darcy for a walk after the treatment . picasso had his rose period -- and now so too does emma watson 's four-legged friend darcy , after the harry potter actress headed out with a friend 's dog , who was dyed a shocking shade of bubblegum pink . thanks to a fashionable # 90 treatment , the one-year-old bichon frise now has a look that might go down well with pink-loving hogwarts professor dolores umbridge -- even if it has raised eyebrows among some animal-lovers . while some passengers appeared amused by the sleeping man , most were focused on claiming their luggage . when the machine started working , the man was taken through the x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some rest . ms watson was spotted with the pink pooch on the streets of bethnal green , east london , on friday , after darcy had the dye treatment at groom dog city . owner stuart simons said : ` pink is our biggest colour , but i do look after another bichon called casper who comes in for a blue mohican . ' he said the beetroot-based semi-permanent dye is harmless . ` all the dyes i use are completely animal-friendly . they are made from vegetable dye . ' i wet the dog , rub it on like a shampoo , leave it for five minutes and then wash it off . because darcy is white , it takes really well . the incident brought smiles from those waiting for luggage , while the passenger circled around . ` she is a very calm dog , absolutely lovely , and she enjoys her groom . ' but tv vet emma milne said : ` dogs are not playthings ; they are not dolls . if you are putting a chemical on a dog 's fur , you could cause that dog problems . the women were found badly beaten , repeatedly stabbed , with their throats cut and were wrapped in black hair wraps , the herald sun reported . ` even if the dye is completely safe -- and the dye that emma watson has used should be absolutely fine -- you are still altering the way the dog looks and smells to other animals . potentially , it could have an effect on the way that dog interacts with other dogs . ` a dog is still a living object that has n't had any say on whether it wants to be pink . ' unsurprisingly , mr simons -- whose own dyed dogs have featured in campaigns for fashion house mulberry -- disagrees . ` lots of people say it 's cruel to dye a dog but i say , it takes no time , it does n't affect their skin and they do n't look in the mirror and go , `` oh , i 'm so embarrassed . '' before and after : how darcy looked prior to the treatment -lrb- left -rrb- and while walking in bethnal green , london , on friday -lrb- right -rrb- . ` rather , they get so much attention in public and all the strokes and interaction , it ca n't be a bad thing . ' he also believes his salon will see a sharp increase in ` doggy dyes ' during the olympics . ` oh yes , ' he said . ` i expect to get a lot of requests for red , white and blue . and i may be able to do the olympic circles on poodles . ' ms watson , 22 , later took to her twitter page to reassure fans that the reason for the canine 's bright colour was because her friend was raising money for breast cancer care . no shaggy dog story : the harry potter actress later took to twitter to reassure fans that the dog 's colour was a charity fundraising bid . unsteady on his feet in the dock , penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes . his current wife was in court today , and the accused was seen waving at the woman - who reportedly has concerns about her elderly husband 's health . penny was not required to speak during the hearing on monday that lasted less than five minutes . homicide police investigator tom hogan - the police informant in the murder hearing - leaving the melbourne magistrates court on monday . lawyer rob starry , who is representing robert penny , outside court on monday . police launched a cold case investigation into the murders in 2006 , and penny resurfaced as a suspect last year , despite being cleared of any involvement during the original investigation . he was remanded in custody to appear in the melbourne magistrates court for a committal mention on july 6 . in the meantime , he is expected to apply for bail in the supreme court on monday afternoon . penny was remanded in custody to appear in the melbourne magistrates court for a committal mention on july 6 , and is expected to apply for bail on monday afternoon . however , the actress is not the only celebrity to have been spotted with a coloured dog . amber . heard , the actress romantically linked to johnny depp , has dip-dyed her . yorkshire terrier cerise , while victoria beckham often has her . bulldog 's toenails painted a shocking pink . tim acock , son of murder victim claire acocks , was also in attendance . mr acocks -lrb- right -rrb- was a young constable at the time of his mother 's murder and one of the first at the scene . members of ms acocks ' family , including her son tim - who was a young constable at the time and one of the first at the murder scene - were at the hearing . ` we are grateful for the determination of the homicide squad detectives who have continued to investigate this matter to endeavour to gain a resolution for us and justice for claire , ' they later said in a statement . the family said they were ` extremely encouraged ' by the developments but would not comment further while the matter is before the courts . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | news | robert penny , 83 , is charged with the murder of two women in 1991 . one of the victims was his wife margaret penny , the other claire acocks . pair were found stabbed , their throats cut and were wrapped in hair wraps . penny was cleared of any involvement in the initial investigation . | it could be the result of jetlag , or maybe a few too many beers . as passengers waited to collect their luggage from the baggage reclaim , they were in for a shock when they discovered a man asleep on the conveyor . the incredible footage was shot at domodedovo airport in russia , and shows a man lying in the foetal position seemingly away with the fairies . the elderly husband of one of two women stabbed to death in a victorian hair salon nearly 24 years ago , is in custody after facing court charged with their murders . a man decided to have a snooze on the airport baggage reclaim , not looking too comfortable . while the rubber may well be more comfortable than the airport floor , the swinging motion of the conveyor make it a less-than comfortable snooze . incredibly , other passengers appear more concerned with spotting their luggage than the fate of the dozing man in shorts . it 's not the first instance where passengers have decided to relax on the baggage reclaim . an inebriated chinese passenger wandered into a train station in his home country and fell asleep on the luggage belt . robert penny , 83 , of malvern east , briefly appeared at melbourne magistrates court on monday . he is charged with murdering claire acocks and his wife margaret penny at old london coiffure hairdressers in portland on may 3 , 1991 , about 350km west of melbourne . margaret penny was murdered in a hair salon in portland , victoria on may 3 , 1991 . also brutally murdered at old london coiffure hairdressers was claire acocks . nearly 24 years after the horrific event margaret 's husband robert denny , 83 , has been charged with two counts of murder . by . emily hill . a look to dye for : emma watson turns heads as she takes her friend 's dog darcy for a walk after the treatment . picasso had his rose period -- and now so too does emma watson 's four-legged friend darcy , after the harry potter actress headed out with a friend 's dog , who was dyed a shocking shade of bubblegum pink . thanks to a fashionable # 90 treatment , the one-year-old bichon frise now has a look that might go down well with pink-loving hogwarts professor dolores umbridge -- even if it has raised eyebrows among some animal-lovers . while some passengers appeared amused by the sleeping man , most were focused on claiming their luggage . when the machine started working , the man was taken through the x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some . no shaggy dog story : the harry potter actress later took to twitter to reassure fans that the dog 's colour was a charity fundraising bid . unsteady on his feet in the dock , penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes . his current wife was in court today , and the accused was seen waving at the woman - who reportedly has concerns about her elderly husband 's health . penny was not required to speak during the hearing on monday that lasted less than five minutes . homicide police investigator tom hogan - the police informant in the murder hearing - leaving the melbourne magistrates court on monday . lawyer rob starry , who is representing robert penny , outside court on monday . police launched a cold case investigation into the murders in 2006 , and penny resurfaced as a suspect last year , despite being cleared of any involvement during the original investigation . he was remanded in custody to appear in the melbourne magistrates court for a committal mention on july 6 . in the meantime , he is expected to apply for bail in the supreme court on monday afternoon . penny was remanded in custody to appear in the melbourne magistrates court for a committal mention on july 6 , and is expected to apply for bail on monday afternoon . however , the actress is not the only celebrity to have been spotted with a coloured dog . amber . heard , the actress romantically linked to johnny depp , has dip-dyed her . yorkshire terrier cerise , while victoria beckham often has her . bulldog 's toenails painted a shocking pink . tim acock , son of murder victim claire acocks , was also in attendance . mr acocks -lrb- right -rrb- was a young constable at the time of his mother 's murder and one of the first at the scene . members of ms acocks ' family , including her son tim - who was a young constable at the time and one of the first at the murder scene - were at the hearing . ` we are grateful for the determination of the homicide squad detectives who have continued to investigate this matter to endeavour to gain a resolution for us and justice for claire , ' they later said in a statement . the family said they were ` extremely encouraged ' by the developments but would not comment further while the matter is before the courts . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | A man was caught sleeping on a baggage carousel at Domodedovo Airport in Russia. This isn't the first time someone has fallen asleep on a baggage reclaim. In another incident, a Chinese passenger fell asleep on a luggage belt at a train station. Meanwhile, Robert Penny, 83, has been charged with murdering his wife Margaret and Claire Acocks at a Victorian hair salon nearly 24 years ago. Emma Watson's friend's dog Darcy has been dyed a shocking shade of bubblegum pink as part of a charity fundraising bid. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- our winter blues are about to turn pink ! this year 's national cherry blossom festival starts in washington on thursday . the annual event attracts more than a million people from across the country and abroad . the festival is starting on the first day of spring , as always , but peak bloom is predicted to be later this season because of the brutal winter in the d.c. area . `` we 're really excited to welcome spring with all this winter weather , '' said danielle davis , a festival spokeswoman . the national park service says peak bloom , the day when 70 % of the blossoms of the yoshino cherry trees around the tidal basin are open , is forecast to fall between april 8 and 12 . the average peak bloom date for the past 21 years has been march 31 . holders sevilla will take on fiorentina for a place in this season 's europa league final . retaining the title will see the spanish club win the competition for a record fourth time , although overcoming la viola will be a big ask . fiorentina overcame tottenham , roma and dynamo kiev en route to the last four and have home advantage for the second leg . the other tie sees rafael benitez 's napoli take on dnipro dnipropetrovsk of ukraine for a place in the warsaw final , which takes place on may 27 . here 's how the draw unfolded ... by . fiona macrae science correspondent . published : . 13:03 est , 9 october 2013 . | . updated : . 03:10 est , 10 october 2013 . a breakthrough by british scientists has been hailed as a turning point in the fight against alzheimer 's disease . as one of the largest springtime festivals in the united states , the start of cherry blossom season may finally mean old man winter is retiring for the year . if you ca n't make a trip to the nation 's capital to see these delicate flowers , then you 're in luck , because we 've got a collection of beautiful blossom photos from previous years to share with you . -lrb- see the gallery in high resolution here . -rrb- . the landmark study also raises the prospect of new drugs for other brain conditions , including parkinson 's and motor neurone disease . it may even be possible to create one pill that treats several diseases . the work is still at an early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased brain cells from dying . a breakthrough by british scientists has been hailed as a turning point in the fight against alzheimer 's disease . professor roger morris , of king 's college london , said : ` this finding , i suspect , will be judged by history as a turning point in the search for medicines to control and prevent alzheimer 's disease . ' the draw for the europa league semi-finals was made on friday morning at uefa 's headquarters in nyon . host commentator . in alzheimer 's disease , which affects 500,000 britons , brains are clogged up by a sticky , ` mis-folded ' protein . most scientists are trying to find drugs that break up the toxic protein and clear it from the brain , but the latest study , from scientists funded by the medical research council , tackled the problem in a different way . rather than trying to declog the brain , they looked at how mis-folded proteins damage it . in much the same way as a deck-chair needs to be opened and closed in a certain way , the proteins in our cells have to be folded in a certain way if they are to work properly . research on mice showed that mis-shapen proteins do not directly kill brain cells . instead , cells die because in a misguided attempt to protect themselves , they stop making new proteins -- including some vital for their survival . well , that was brief . our semi-final line-up is complete , though , and the prospect of an all italian final in warsaw on may 27 is still there . i 'm sure sevilla and dnipro will have something to say about that . anyway , the main event is up next . join me for the champions league semi-final draw . the reigning champions against the other italian side in the competition is our second semi-final . that 's the first tie out of the hat ... once again uefa 's second club competition has thrown up an interesting mix in the last four , and today sevilla , napoli , fiorentina and dnipro will all learn who they face in the semi-finals of the europa league . the researchers showed it was possible . to give mice a drug that switches protein production back on , and stops . brain disease in its tracks . treated mice stayed symptom-free , while untreated animals developed . memory and movement problems and eventually died , the journal science . translational medicine reports . lead scientist giovanna mallucci , of the . university of leicester , said : ` it was very striking . the treated mice . were completely protected . more importantly , their brains were . completely protected . ' the work is still at a very early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased cells from dying . image shows the structural abnormalities of alzheimer 's . the tests were on the mis-folded brain protein called a prion which . in today 's draw we have two serie a sides , three time europa league winners sevilla and ukrainian surprise package dnipro . causes scrapie , a fatal , degenerative disease that affects the nervous . systems of sheep and goats . but it is thought a similar process is . the draw for the last four is coming up very shortly , but why not join me for build-up to the champions league draw right now . behind several other brain diseases , including alzheimer 's , motor . neurone and parkinson 's diseases . however , the drug had severe side-effects and any new treatments for people are at least a decade away . prof morris said : ` this is the first convincing report that a small . drug , of the type most conveniently turned into medicines , stops the . progressive death of neurons in the brain as found , for instance , in . alzheimer 's disease . ` true , this study has been done in mice , not in man ; and it is a prion disease , not alzheimer 's , that has been cured . ` but there is considerable evidence that the way neurons die in both diseases is similar . ' professor hugh perry , chairman of the mrc 's neuroscience and mental . health board , said : ` despite the toxicity of the compound used , this . study indicates that , in mice at least , we have proof of principle of a . therapeutic pathway that can be targeted . ` this might eventually aid the development of drugs to treat people . suffering from dementias and other devastating neurodegenerative . diseases . ' dr eric karran , of alzheimer 's research uk , said : ` targeting a mechanism . relevant to a number of degenerative diseases could yield a single drug . with wide-reaching benefits . ` however , what is true in animals does not always hold true in people . and the ultimate test for this compound will be to see whether it is . safe and effective in people with these diseases . ' | health | the study also raises the possibility of new drugs to treat brain conditions like parkinson 's and motor neurone disease , as well as alzheimer 's . in alzheimer 's , brains are clogged up by mis-folded protein . researchers found cells die because in a misguided attempt to protect themselves from mis-folded proteins they stop making new protein . drugs can be used to switch protein production back on preventing symptoms developing , but currently they cause severe side effects . | prevent alzheimer 's disease . ' the draw for the europa league semi-finals was made on friday morning at uefa 's headquarters in nyon . host commentator . in alzheimer 's disease , which affects 500,000 britons , brains are clogged up by a sticky , ` mis-folded ' protein . most scientists are trying to find drugs that break up the toxic protein and clear it from the brain , but the latest study , from scientists funded by the medical research council , tackled the problem in a different way . rather than trying to declog the brain , they looked at how mis-folded proteins damage it . in much the same way as a deck-chair needs to be opened and closed in a certain way , the proteins in our cells have to be folded in a certain way if they are to work properly . research on mice showed that mis-shapen proteins do not directly kill brain cells . instead , cells die because in a misguided attempt to protect themselves , they stop making new proteins -- including some vital for their survival . well , that was brief . our semi-final line-up is complete , though , and the prospect of an all italian final in warsaw on may 27 is still there . i 'm sure sevilla and dnipro will have something to say about that . anyway , the main event is up next . join me for the champions league semi-final draw . the reigning champions against the other italian side in the competition is our second semi-final . that 's the first tie out of the hat ... once again uefa 's second club competition has thrown up an interesting mix in the last four , and today sevilla , napoli , fiorentina and dnipro will all learn who they face in the semi-finals of the europa league . the researchers showed it was possible . to give mice a drug that switches protein production back on , and stops . brain disease in its tracks . treated mice stayed symptom-free , while untreated animals developed . memory and movement problems and eventually died , the journal science . translational medicine reports . lead scientist giovanna mallucci , of the . university of leicester , said : ` it was very striking . the treated mice . were completely protected . more importantly , their brains were . completely protected . ' the work is still at a very early stage but is described as the first real evidence that it is possible to use a drug to stop diseased cells from dying . image shows the structural abnormalities of alzheimer 's . the tests were on the mis-folded brain protein called a prion which . in today 's draw we have two serie a sides , three time europa league winners sevilla and ukrainian surprise package dnipro . causes scrapie , a fatal , degenerative disease that affects the nervous . systems of sheep and goats . but it is thought a similar process is . the draw for the last four is coming up very shortly , but why not join me for build-up to the champions league draw right now . behind several other brain diseases , including alzheimer 's , motor . neurone and parkinson 's diseases . however , the drug had severe side-effects and any new treatments for people are at least a decade away . prof morris said : ` this is the first convincing report that a small . drug , of the type most conveniently turned into medicines , stops the . progressive death of neurons in the brain as found , for instance , in . alzheimer 's disease . ` true , this study has been done in mice , not in man ; and it is a prion disease , not alzheimer 's , that has been cured . ` but there is considerable evidence that the way neurons die in both diseases is similar . ' professor hugh perry , chairman of the mrc 's neuroscience and mental . health board , said : ` despite the toxicity of the compound used , this . study indicates that , in mice at least , we have proof of principle of a . therapeutic pathway that can be targeted . ` this might eventually aid the development of drugs to treat people . suffering from dementias and other devastating neurodegenerative . diseases . ' dr eric karran , of alzheimer 's research uk , said : ` targeting a mechanism . relevant to a number of degenerative diseases could yield a single drug . with wide-reaching benefits . ` however , what is true in animals does not always hold true in people . and the ultimate test for this compound will be to see whether it is . safe and effective in people with these diseases . ' | Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, finding that a specific drug can stop brain disease in its tracks by switching protein production back on. The study, conducted on mice, showed that the treated mice remained symptom-free, while untreated animals developed memory and movement problems and eventually died. While the findings are promising, experts caution that the results are still in the early stages and any new treatments for humans are likely at least a decade away. | 2,681 |
england must decide whether to stick with the attack that failed to force a first test win or twist and freshen things up for a second match that is already upon them . the sight of liam plunkett and mark wood impressing in the nets here on sunday , and moeen ali bowling apparently without discomfort after joining the squad , was a reminder that england have options for the second test which starts on tuesday . the world 's leading gold mining company has paid compensation to 11 women in remote papua new guinea after they were raped by the firm 's security guards and police , it was revealed today . the us-based barrick gold , which boasts that it is the world 's leading gold mining company , reached the out-of-court settlement when the women threatened to file a lawsuit in the us . one of the women was just a 14-year-old girl attending school in the northern enga province when she was raped in 2010 , the australian broadcasting corporation reported today . an american gold mining company has paid what is beleived to be a six-figure compensation to 11 women after they were raped by the firm 's security guards and police patrolling porgera gold mine in papua new guinea . she and her classmates had made string bags for police officers who had been moved into the area to increase security around the company 's porgera gold mine . several police officers offered to pay her for her bags and offered to take her to an atm to draw out the money . but she was taken , instead , to the mine site where she claims one of the armed policemen raped her . barrick gold , which boasts that it is the world 's leading gold mining company , reached the out-of-court settlement when the women threatened to file a lawsuit in the us . it would be harsh to blame the bowlers for their inability to take the eight wickets they needed on the final day of the antigua test because they threw everything at west indies on a pitch that refused to deteriorate . liam plunkett , pictured with chris jordan , is pushing for a place in england 's attack for the second test . mark wood -lrb- pictured -rrb- and plunkett impressed in the nets on sunday ahead of the second match of the series . yet there is no doubting that they were missing an x-factor , with strike bowlers jimmy anderson and stuart broad down on pace and england refusing to gamble on the inconsistent leg-spin of adil rashid . chris jordan was the fastest bowler in the first test , clocked at 91mph , and while it would be a huge surprise if england dropped either anderson or broad , there is a case for plunkett or the impressive wood to feature . she told the abc 's pacific beat programme before the settlement was reached that as a result of the rape ` i am now suffering - i would have been somebody if i completed my education . ` i was the best student in my class . because of the rape my future is ruined . ' a second woman , identified as jane doe 4 , has revealed how she was collecting firewood when she was surrounded by security guards from the mine . victims include a 14-year-old schoolgirl who was raped by police patrolling mine in 2010 . ` they hit me . they pushed me and i fell on some of the sharp rocks . ` two of the guards , they took turns in raping me . i suffered very badly . ' ` over the next 12 months we are going to need a squad of bowlers who can win us test matches , ' said vice-captain ian bell after england 's first look at the national stadium here . ` both wood and plunkett are bowling with really good pace and that 's important with so many test matches to come . ' moeen ali has joined up with the england squad after missing the first test in antigua through injury . moeen provides an option for the england selectors while jonathan trott appeared in good spirits on sunday . the abc said allegations of brutality had surrounded the mine even before barrick gold took it over in 2006 . in 2011 the allegations were exposed when a human rights watch report documented six alleges cases of gang rape by the mine 's security guards . responding to the report , barrick set up a ` remedial framework ' to provide compensation to victims of brutality and more than 130 women accepted payments of around $ 10,000 , as long as they agreed not to take any future legal action . but 11 women rejected the offer as being grossly inadequate and planned a lawsuit in nevada , where barrick gold has a number of mining operations . now , after mediation , the mining company and the women have reached a confidential settlement and are said by earth rights international to be ` pleased with the results they are getting at this point . ' in a joint statement between barrick gold and earth rights international , it was announced that ` the women will receive compensation under the porgera remedy framework and a payment in connection with their participation in the mediation process . ' if moeen convinces england he is fully fit after recovering from a side injury he will probably replace james tredwell , who took five wickets in the first test but is now nursing a shoulder injury . that would add even more depth to an england middle order who all contributed in antigua , with either moeen , ben stokes or jos buttler batting as low as eight on the spice island . meanwhile , forme raustralia captain steve waugh has urged the ecb to end the ` circus ' surrounding kevin pietersen 's potential england recall . waugh said pietersen , who was dismissed for 19 in surrey 's first innings against glamorgan yesterday , is ` no longer a great player ' and does not deserve to play in this summer 's ashes series . ` it 's all chaotic , ' said waugh . ` the ecb have got to clear it up . just make the decision and stop messing around because you 're creating a circus which is distracting everybody else . ' | news | barrick gold reached an out-of-court settlement with the 11 rape victims . includes a 14-year-old schoolgirl raped by police patrolling mine in 2010 . the us gold mining giant offered $ 10,000 but was rejected as ` inadequate ' women are thought to have been offered compensation in the six figures . | england must decide whether to stick with the attack that failed to force a first test win or twist and freshen things up for a second match that is already upon them . the sight of liam plunkett and mark wood impressing in the nets here on sunday , and moeen ali bowling apparently without discomfort after joining the squad , was a reminder that england have options for the second test which starts on tuesday . the world 's leading gold mining company has paid compensation to 11 women in remote papua new guinea after they were raped by the firm 's security guards and police , it was revealed today . the us-based barrick gold , which boasts that it is the world 's leading gold mining company , reached the out-of-court settlement when the women threatened to file a lawsuit in the us . one of the women was just a 14-year-old girl attending school in the northern enga province when she was raped in 2010 , the australian broadcasting corporation reported today . an american gold mining company has paid what is beleived to be a six-figure compensation to 11 women after they were raped by the firm 's security guards and police patrolling porgera gold mine in papua new guinea . she and her classmates had made string bags for police officers who had been moved into the area to increase security around the company 's porgera gold mine . several police officers offered to pay her for her bags and offered to take her to an atm to draw out the money . but she was taken , instead , to the mine site where she claims one of the armed policemen raped her . barrick gold , which boasts that it is the world 's leading gold mining company , reached the out-of-court settlement when the women threatened to file a lawsuit in the us . it would be harsh to blame the bowlers for their inability to take the eight wickets they needed on the final day of the antigua test because they threw everything at west indies on a pitch that refused to deteriorate . liam plunkett , pictured with chris jordan , is pushing for a place in england 's attack for the second test . mark wood -lrb- pictured -rrb- and plunkett impressed in the nets on sunday ahead of the second match of the series . yet there is no doubting that they were missing an x-factor , with strike bowlers jimmy anderson and stuart broad down on pace and england refusing to gamble on the inconsistent leg-spin of adil rashid . chris jordan was the fastest bowler in the first test , clocked at 91mph , and while it would be a huge surprise if england dropped either anderson or broad , there is a case for plunkett or the impressive wood to feature . she told the abc 's pacific beat programme before the settlement was reached that as a result of the rape ` i am now suffering - i would have been somebody if i completed my education . ` i was the best student in my class . because of the rape my future is ruined . ' a second woman , identified as jane doe 4 , has revealed how she was collecting firewood when she was surrounded by security guards from the mine . victims include a 14-year-old schoolgirl who was raped by police patrolling mine in 2010 . ` they hit me . they pushed me and i fell on some of the sharp rocks . ` two of the guards , they took turns in raping me . i suffered very badly . ' ` over the next 12 months we are going to need a squad of bowlers who can win us test matches , ' said vice-captain ian bell after england 's first look at the national stadium here . ` both wood and plunkett are bowling with really good pace and that 's important with so many test matches to come . ' moeen ali has joined up with the england squad after missing the first test in antigua through injury . moeen provides an option for the england selectors while jonathan trott appeared in good spirits on sunday . the abc said allegations of brutality had surrounded the mine even before barrick gold took it over in 2006 . in 2011 the allegations were exposed when a human rights watch report documented six alleges cases of gang rape by the mine 's security guards . responding to the report , barrick set up a ` remedial framework ' to provide compensation to victims of brutality and more than 130 women accepted payments of around $ 10,000 , as long as they agreed not to take any future legal action . but 11 women rejected the offer as being grossly inadequate and planned a lawsuit in nevada , where barrick gold has a number of mining operations . now , after mediation , the mining company and the women have reached a confidential settlement and are said by earth rights international to be ` pleased with the results they are getting at this point . ' in a joint statement between barrick gold and earth rights international , it was announced that ` the women will receive compensation under the porgera remedy framework and a payment in connection with their participation in the mediation process . ' if moeen convinces england he is fully fit after recovering from a side injury he will probably replace james tredwell , who took five wickets in the first test but is now nursing a shoulder injury . that would add even more depth to an england middle order who all contributed in antigua , with either moeen , ben stokes or jos buttler batting as low as eight on the spice island . meanwhile , forme raustralia captain steve waugh has urged the ecb to end the ` circus ' surrounding kevin pietersen 's potential england recall . waugh said pietersen , who | England's cricket team faces decisions on its lineup for the second Test against West Indies, with options including Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood. Meanwhile, Barrick Gold, a US-based mining company, has paid compensation to 11 women in Papua New Guinea who were raped by the firm's security guards and police. The women had threatened to file a lawsuit in the US. | 2,681 |
negotiations to make a fight between paul smith and andre ward are set to be concluded this week , with the liverpool super-middleweight set to meet one of boxing 's biggest talents on june 20 . sportsmail understands discussions are virtually finalised for the summer showdown , with a formal announcement of the fight expected imminently . elements of the deal are still being rubber-stamped and ward 's wba world title is unlikely to be on the line . however , the fight , which will be staged in oakland , california , will run over the 12-round distance . liverpool boxer paul smith -lrb- left -rrb- is in line to take on andre ward on june 20 . ward -lrb- right -rrb- has won all of his 24 bouts but has not fought since defeating edwin rodriguez in november . it is a huge opportunity for smith but an even bigger task against a fighter who outclassed carl froch in 2011 . london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- david prowse , who played darth vader in the original `` star wars '' films , has revealed he is suffering from prostate cancer but is still feeling `` fantastic . '' an injured and diseased husky has been picked up by rspca inspectors in adelaide . the rspca says the husky has an injury to his right rear leg , possibly the result of being hit by a car . he is also extremely underweight and is suffering from a long-standing case of mange , which has sparked secondary skin infections . scroll down for video . an injured and diseased husky that was picked up by rspca inspectors in adelaide . smith , 32 , has lost back-to-back world title challenges in germany against arthur abraham , albeit in controversial circumstances in the first of those fights when a wide decision was handed to abraham from a close bout . smith has lost his last two world title challenges to arthur abraham -lrb- left -rrb- of germany . ward defeated carl froch in 2011 and could be set for a rematch if he beats smith . smith 's hope this time round will be that ward , usually so slick and brilliantly accurate , has diminished through inactivity . the 31-year-old , an olympic champion and winner of all 27 of his professional fights , has not fought since november 2013 . that period of absence will add a fascinating dimension to a fight that will catch the attention of froch , who would postpone retirement for a home rematch against ward . by . mark prigg . david prowse signs autographs during the opening day of `` star wars celabration iv '' in los angeles in 2007 . prowse , who wore the black suit and helmet to play the dark lord of the sith , told a british radio station he had been undergoing radiotherapy at a hospital in south london and was helping its fundraising appeal . `` i 'm involved with the royal marsden hospital appeal because i 'm undergoing treatment for prostate cancer , would you believe , '' he told absolute radio . `` i 'm having my very last treatment this morning . '' `` i 've had two months ' radiotherapy treatment at the royal marsden . it 's the most fantastic hospital you could ever wish to go to . '' james earl jones did the voice for vader , luke skywalker 's father , -lrb- and also for cnn promotional links -rrb- in the films as prowse 's western english accent was thought to be unsuitable for the part . prowse , 73 , added he was fighting the disease . `` the only thing i 've had is hot flushes and my wife tells me i 'm going menopausal , '' he said . `` it 's amazing what can be done so long as you catch it early . '' the rspca says the husky has an injury to his right rear leg , possibly the result of being hit by a car . he is also extremely underweight and is suffering from a long-standing case of mange , which has sparked secondary skin infections . the husky has been named hero by his carers and is now being treated by rspca vets . `` every man over the age of 50 should have a psa test -lrb- a blood test for prostate cancer -rrb- and that just gives you some indication of whether you have prostate problems . '' google is working on a version of its android software for televisioons , leaked screenshots have revealed . the firm previously tried to work with manufacturers , including sony , on a range of google tv boxes , which flopped . however , it appears the search giant is now planning a second assault on the living room to take on apple , amazon and the games consoles in the race to become the main living room gadget . he is also being fed a special diet to help him gain weight . he was wearing a collar when he was picked up on monday in the banksia park area , in adelaide 's north-eastern suburbs . google 's play store already has deals with all of the major studios in place . yahoo and microsoft have both revealed plans to create their own tv shows in the ever-expanding battle for the living room . yahoo has unveiled plans for four shows , while microsoft is believed to have 12 in development . anyone with information is urged to contact rspca australia on 1300 477 722 . they will go up against amazon , hulu and netflix , all of whom are also commissioning their own shows in a bid to change they way we watch tv . according to documents obtained exclusively by the verge , google is about to launch a second attempt at a tv box . major video app providers including hulu , netflix and vevo already have apps running on the paltform , accoridnt o screenshots the verge obtained . ` android tv is an entertainment interface , not a computing platform , ' writes google . ` it 's all about finding and enjoying content with the least amount of friction . it will be ` cinematic , fun , fluid , and fast . ' it comes just a week after amazon revealed fire , its tv set top box . it is unclear whether the google system will include amazon 's instant video app . experts say the company could still face problems by confusing customer who have already bought its chromecast tv dongle , a $ 30 device that allows selected apps to show video on a tv . google 's tv homepage shows a menu system similar to apple 's tv box , with voice control . ` android tv by the look of things is what google tv should have been first time around , however is still likely to be met with confusion by customers already trying to understand google chromecast , ' stuart miles of gadget website pocket lint told mailonline . ` google ca n't ignore the move to the television as a way to enjoy connected content as company 's like roku , amazon , and apple still continue to make strong inroads . the screenshots obtained by the verge also shows apps on the platform , including hulu , netflix and vevo . ` however it has to make sure lessons are learnt from its first outing and that it does n't over complicate things further when creating a product to take on the competitors including its own product . ' | news | the husky was injured and diseased when found by rspca inspectors . the dog has an injury to his right rear leg , possibly from being hit by a car . he is also extremely underweight and has secondary skin infections . the dog is being fed a special diet to help him gain weight . the husky has been named hero and is now being treated by rspca vets . | negotiations to make a fight between paul smith and andre ward are set to be concluded this week , with the liverpool super-middleweight set to meet one of boxing 's biggest talents on june 20 . sportsmail understands discussions are virtually finalised for the summer showdown , with a formal announcement of the fight expected imminently . elements of the deal are still being rubber-stamped and ward 's wba world title is unlikely to be on the line . however , the fight , which will be staged in oakland , california , will run over the 12-round distance . liverpool boxer paul smith -lrb- left -rrb- is in line to take on andre ward on june 20 . ward -lrb- right -rrb- has won all of his 24 bouts but has not fought since defeating edwin rodriguez in november . it is a huge opportunity for smith but an even bigger task against a fighter who outclassed carl froch in 2011 . london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- david prowse , who played darth vader in the original `` star wars '' films , has revealed he is suffering from prostate cancer but is still feeling `` fantastic . '' an injured and diseased husky has been picked up by rspca inspectors in adelaide . the rspca says the husky has an injury to his right rear leg , possibly the result of being hit by a car . he is also extremely underweight and is suffering from a long-standing case of mange , which has sparked secondary skin infections . scroll down for video . an injured and diseased husky that was picked up by rspca inspectors in adelaide . smith , 32 , has lost back-to-back world title challenges in germany against arthur abraham , albeit in controversial circumstances in the first of those fights when a wide decision was handed to abraham from a close bout . smith has lost his last two world title challenges to arthur abraham -lrb- left -rrb- of germany . ward defeated carl froch in 2011 and could be set for a rematch if he beats smith . smith 's hope this time round will be that ward , usually so slick and brilliantly accurate , has diminished through inactivity . the 31-year-old , an olympic champion and winner of all 27 of his professional fights , has not fought since november 2013 . that period of absence will add a fascinating dimension to a fight that will catch the attention of froch , who would postpone retirement for a home rematch against ward . by . mark prigg . david prowse signs autographs during the opening day of `` star wars celabration iv '' in los angeles in 2007 . prowse , who wore the black suit and helmet to play the dark lord of the sith , told a british radio station he had been undergoing radiotherapy at a hospital in south london and was helping its fundraising appeal . `` i 'm involved with the royal marsden hospital appeal a version of its android software for televisioons , leaked screenshots have revealed . the firm previously tried to work with manufacturers , including sony , on a range of google tv boxes , which flopped . however , it appears the search giant is now planning a second assault on the living room to take on apple , amazon and the games consoles in the race to become the main living room gadget . he is also being fed a special diet to help him gain weight . he was wearing a collar when he was picked up on monday in the banksia park area , in adelaide 's north-eastern suburbs . google 's play store already has deals with all of the major studios in place . yahoo and microsoft have both revealed plans to create their own tv shows in the ever-expanding battle for the living room . yahoo has unveiled plans for four shows , while microsoft is believed to have 12 in development . anyone with information is urged to contact rspca australia on 1300 477 722 . they will go up against amazon , hulu and netflix , all of whom are also commissioning their own shows in a bid to change they way we watch tv . according to documents obtained exclusively by the verge , google is about to launch a second attempt at a tv box . major video app providers including hulu , netflix and vevo already have apps running on the paltform , accoridnt o does n't over complicate things further when creating a product to take on the competitors including its own product . ' | News: Paul Smith is set to face Andre Ward in a boxing match on June 20 in Oakland, California. The fight will be over 12 rounds, but Ward's WBA world title will not be on the line. This is a huge opportunity for Smith, but a tough task against a fighter who has won all 24 of his bouts. | 2,681 |
for years medical experts have warned about the dangers of too much salt , but now new research is questioning conventional wisdom and warning instead of the dangers of too little salt . for years medical experts have warned about the dangers of too much salt , but new research is now questioning conventional wisdom and warning instead of the dangers of too little salt . both federal government regulations and the american heart association have for decades warned that excess salt contributes to the deaths of tens of thousands of americans each year . as the federal government prepares its influential dietary guidelines for 2015 , some scientists are now saying that the average american salt consumption rate carries no risk . the guidelines currently dictate the people should limit their intake to 2,300 milligrams , with an even stricter 1,500 milligram limit for african americans and people over 50 . eden hazard has admitted an intense campaign with chelsea may have left him too tired to perform at the best of his ability after he was substituted just 62 minutes into belgium 's win over israel on tuesday . hazard has played 48 games this season for club and country , missing just five matches for chelsea and being an ever-present in their barclays premier league title charge . but as belgium struggled to a hard-fought 1-0 win over israel in european championship qualifying group b , hazard was withdrawn by manager marc wilmots with 28 minutes to go having found it difficult to get the better of his marker orel dgani . eden hazard has admitted an intense campaign with chelsea may have left him too tired to perform at his best . in february the dietary guidelines advisory committee recommended keeping the larger limit , although it withdrew support for the stricter limit for african americans and people over 50 , reports the washington post . ` there is no longer any valid basis for the current salt guidelines , ' said andrew mente , a professor at mcmaster university in ontario and one of the researchers involved in a major study published last year by the new england journal of medicine . ` so why are we still scaring people about salt ? ' while experts on both sides agree that eating too much salt - especially for people with high blood pressure - can be dangerous there is much disagreement over what constitutes too much . -lrb- cnn -rrb- two transportation security administration screeners have been fired after conspiring to grope attractive men at denver international airport , denver police said . here 's how police say the scheme worked : when the male tsa officer noticed a man he found attractive , he would alert a female tsa officer . the female officer would then tell the screening machine that a female passenger -- not a male -- was walking through . and that information would trigger a machine to register an anomaly in the groin area , prompting the male tsa officer to pat down the passenger , police said , citing a tsa investigation . but during the patdown , the male tsa officer used the palms of his hands to touch the passenger 's front groin area and buttocks , which violates tsa policy . former tsa agent sentenced for recording coworker . all this came to light after an anonymous tip from a tsa employee in november . the agency launched an investigation , and investigator chris higgins monitored the two tsa officers in question , denver police said in a report . higgins watched the plan being carried out on february 9 . he interviewed the female tsa officer , who said she had done this with her colleague at least 10 other times , police said . both of the tsa officers investigated have been fired , tsa special agent charles stone told police . authorities did not release their names . giant security gap at airports : lack of criminal background checks . the tsa called the incident deplorable . hazard was substituted with 28 minutes in belgium 's 1-0 win over israel in jerusalem on tuesday night . the 24-year-old playmaker has played all but five of chelsea 's games this season , mainly avoiding injury . the 24-year-old playmaker was clearly unhappy to have been substituted and looked to shoot wilmots a disapproving look as he left the field to be replaced by nacer chadli before questioning the manager on his decision after the game . `` these alleged acts are egregious and intolerable , '' the agency said in a written statement to cnn . `` all allegations of misconduct are thoroughly investigated by the agency . and when substantiated , employees are held accountable . '' but it 's unlikely criminal charges will be filed because there is no identifiable victim . the tsa said it has been trying to identify the passenger in the february incident but to no avail . the tsa said no passengers have come forward with similar cases so far at the denver airport . hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage . cnn 's tony marco contributed to this report . ` i was a little bit surprised to be substituted , ' hazard said . ` also , i was a little bit unhappy and i think you could see that i was unhappy . ` i asked the coach for a reason and he told me that i was tired . maybe i was a little bit tired . i 've played a lot of games this season . ' in his post-match comments , wilmots added : ` hazard is not hurt , but i had the impression that he was tired . in these kind of games , you have to react immediately because we did not have time . ' belgium manager marc wilmots said he felt that hazard looked tired , something the player questioned him on . hazard scored early on in chelsea 's last game , a 3-2 win over hull city , but the team were pegged back . the average american ingests about 3,500 milligrams of salt per day - the amount of sodium in a teaspoon of salt - and so under the current dietary guidelines americans are indeed endangering themselves . even within the american heart association , one of the organizations promoting the current salt limits , there is disagreement with at least one former president claiming that there is no evidence that reducing salt consumption can lower blood pressure . salt skeptics however believe most americans are fine . in their view , a typical healthy person can consume as much as 6,000 milligrams per day without significantly raising health risks . the skeptics also warn of the dangers of consuming too little - they say that below 3,000 milligrams also raises health risks . the pure study published last august by the new england journal of medicine found that people who conform to the recommended limits -lrb- 2,300 milligrams -rrb- actually have more heart trouble . they found that low sodium may stimulate the production of renin , a hormone that may have harmful effects on blood vessels . even within the american heart association , one of the organizations promoting the current salt limits , there is disagreement . ` the totality of the evidence strongly suggests that americans should be lowering their sodium intake , ' said elliott antman , the president of the american heart association . ` everyone agrees that current sodium intake is too high . ' but suzanne oparil , a former president of the american heart association , told the post that there is no evidence that reducing salt consumption can lower blood pressure . a spokesperson for the department of health and human services has said that the federal guidelines are considering comments from the public and the advice of its science panel . hazard is unlikely to get an extended rest any time soon as he returns to premier league action on saturday . belgium captain vincent kompany was sent off for a second yellow card within two minutes of hazard 's withdrawal , leaving belgium clinging on to their slender lead , and wilmots admitted he may not have substituted his star man had he known his side would be down to 10 men . despite his admission , hazard is unlikely to get an extended rest any time soon as he returns to premier league action with the visit of stoke city to stamford bridge on saturday . and with a tough run-in and another international break still to come , the belgian forward could rack up as many as 59 appearances by the time the season finally ends in mid-june . belgium 's win in jerusalem saw them return to the top of their qualifying group , ahead of wales on goal difference . they travel to face them in cardiff in their next competitive game on june 12 . marouane fellaini -lrb- left -rrb- celebrates his goal with vincent kompany , axel witsel and christian benteke -lrb- l-r -rrb- . but kompany was later sent off and wilmots admitted he may not have substituted hazard two minutes later . | sport | eden hazard was substituted 62 minutes into belgium 's win in israel . manager marc wilmots said he believed hazard looked to be tiring . chelsea playmaker questioned the decision but admitted he could be tired . read : chelsea star hazard rated europe 's best midfielder . click here for the latest chelsea news . | for years medical experts have warned about the dangers of too much salt , but now new research is questioning conventional wisdom and warning instead of the dangers of too little salt . for years medical experts have warned about the dangers of too much salt , but new research is now questioning conventional wisdom and warning instead of the dangers of too little salt . both federal government regulations and the american heart association have for decades warned that excess salt contributes to the deaths of tens of thousands of americans each year . as the federal government prepares its influential dietary guidelines for 2015 , some scientists are now saying that the average american salt consumption rate carries no risk . the guidelines currently dictate the people should limit their intake to 2,300 milligrams , with an even stricter 1,500 milligram limit for african americans and people over 50 . eden hazard has admitted an intense campaign with chelsea may have left him too tired to perform at the best of his ability after he was substituted just 62 minutes into belgium 's win over israel on tuesday . hazard has played 48 games this season for club and country , missing just five matches for chelsea and being an ever-present in their barclays premier league title charge . but as belgium struggled to a hard-fought 1-0 win over israel in european championship qualifying group b , hazard was withdrawn by manager marc wilmots with 28 minutes to go having found it difficult to get the better of his marker orel dgani . eden hazard has admitted an intense campaign with chelsea may have left him too tired to perform at his best . in february the dietary guidelines advisory committee recommended keeping the larger limit , although it withdrew support for the stricter limit for african americans and people over 50 , reports the washington post . ` there is no longer any valid basis for the current salt guidelines , ' said andrew mente , a professor at mcmaster university in ontario and one of the researchers involved in a major study published last year by the new england journal of medicine . ` so why are we still scaring people about salt ? ' while experts on both sides agree that eating too much salt - especially for people with high blood pressure - can be dangerous there is much disagreement over what constitutes too much . -lrb- cnn -rrb- two transportation security administration screeners have been fired after conspiring to grope attractive men at denver international airport , denver police said . here 's how police say the scheme worked : when the male tsa officer noticed a man he found attractive , he would alert a female tsa officer . the female officer would then tell the screening machine that a female passenger -- not a male -- was walking through . and that information would trigger a machine to register an anomaly in the groin area , prompting the male tsa officer to pat . ' but suzanne oparil , a former president of the american heart association , told the post that there is no evidence that reducing salt consumption can lower blood pressure . a spokesperson for the department of health and human services has said that the federal guidelines are considering comments from the public and the advice of its science panel . hazard is unlikely to get an extended rest any time soon as he returns to premier league action on saturday . belgium captain vincent kompany was sent off for a second yellow card within two minutes of hazard 's withdrawal , leaving belgium clinging on to their slender lead , and wilmots admitted he may not have substituted his star man had he known his side would be down to 10 men . despite his admission , hazard is unlikely to get an extended rest any time soon as he returns to premier league action with the visit of stoke city to stamford bridge on saturday . and with a tough run-in and another international break still to come , the belgian forward could rack up as many as 59 appearances by the time the season finally ends in mid-june . belgium 's win in jerusalem saw them return to the top of their qualifying group , ahead of wales on goal difference . they travel to face them in cardiff in their next competitive game on june 12 . marouane fellaini -lrb- left -rrb- celebrates his goal with vincent kompany , axel witsel and christian benteke -lrb- l-r -rrb- . but kompany was later sent off and wilmots admitted he may not have substituted hazard two minutes later . | Eden Hazard admits that an intense campaign with Chelsea may have left him too tired to perform at his best after being substituted just 62 minutes into Belgium's win over Israel on Tuesday. | 2,681 |
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced at the paypal innovate conference , the web 's linchpin payment platform said it will provide a new option for buying inexpensive virtual goods from the largest social network . facebook currently allows its users to buy credits , the site 's proprietary currency , with a paypal account . facebook will add the ability to buy virtual items individually , rather than in increments of $ 15 , thanks to paypal 's new digital goods platform , which was unveiled at the conference . credits are used to purchase virtual gifts for friends or power-ups in games . developers making facebook applications powered by credits -- such as the zynga game network , which makes farmville -- will soon have the option of receiving payments through deposits to their paypal accounts . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday and said she 's injury-free and looking to qualify for the world championships . the statement did not name michael , but other sources confirmed his identity . reports sunday said michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant , pa said . the 45-year-old , who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide , has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past . in an inteview with the bbc last year he admitted : `` i 'm a happy man and i can afford my marijuana so that 's not a problem . '' `` the gaming industry is often an indicator of what 's to come , '' facebook chief operating officer sheryl sandberg said during the announcement . `` more people play games on facebook than on the top three consoles combined . '' these features will roll out in the next several months , said osama bedier , paypal 's vice president of product development . `` paypal is already one of the main ways to buy facebook credits , '' sandberg said . `` paypal took the pain out of transactions . '' last may he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car . this is the moment a terrified spring-breaker freaked out and begged for help - to escape from a harmless sea cow . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds in stellenbosch , near cape town , making her move on the last corner and pulling away from the field through the final 50 meters . facebook also accepts credit cards and payments via cell phone from some wireless carriers . gift cards containing facebook credits can be found at stores such as target , walmart and best buy . although paypal had a partnership in place with facebook in february , paypal president scott thompson said these new features are a step toward expansions between the two companies . `` today 's announcement was a refinement of our product , '' he said . for facebook , the credits product may also need refinement . sandberg took a moment during her announcement to poll the sizable audience about whether they had purchased credits . few people raised their hands . `` try it ! '' sandberg urged the audience . `` you 'll like it . '' facebook has drawn a million developers to make software and widgets that run within or connect with the social network , sandberg said . `` the games and stuff that have happened on this platform are just amazing , '' facebook chief mark zuckerberg said last week during a panel at his company 's headquarters in palo alto , california . `` five years out , i think the world is going to look a lot more like zynga . '' but facebook 's platform is n't quite mature . that could have something to do with a flimsy relationship with developers , paypal 's naveed anwar said . `` facebook has done a really good job building out their platform , but one area where they have n't really done a good job is paying developers , '' said anwar , who is senior director of paypal 's developer network . `` and that 's where this partnership comes in . '' the swimmer was in the water in florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away . footage , taken with the help of a selfie-stick , starts by showing the girl 's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature . terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in florida . stay out of the water : the young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . seemingly on the verge of hysteria , seconds later , she shouts out ` oh my god , get me out of here ' , only for friends on a nearby boat to reply : ` it 's behind you . ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh my god . i see it , i see it . it 's right next to me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds . | science | paypal and facebook deepen corporate ties . facebook users can pay for inexpensive goods incrementally using paypal . credits , facebook 's virtual currency , has struggled to gain traction among some audiences . | london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced at the paypal innovate conference , the web 's linchpin payment platform said it will provide a new option for buying inexpensive virtual goods from the largest social network . facebook currently allows its users to buy credits , the site 's proprietary currency , with a paypal account . facebook will add the ability to buy virtual items individually , rather than in increments of $ 15 , thanks to paypal 's new digital goods platform , which was unveiled at the conference . credits are used to purchase virtual gifts for friends or power-ups in games . developers making facebook applications powered by credits -- such as the zynga game network , which makes farmville -- will soon have the option of receiving payments through deposits to look a lot more like zynga . '' but facebook 's platform is n't quite mature . that could have something to do with a flimsy relationship with developers , paypal 's naveed anwar said . `` facebook has done a really good job building out their platform , but one area where they have n't really done a good job is paying developers , '' said anwar , who is senior director of paypal 's developer network . `` and that 's where this partnership comes in . '' the swimmer was in the water in florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away . footage , taken with the help of a selfie-stick , starts by showing the girl 's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature . terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in florida . stay out of the water : the young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . seemingly on the verge of hysteria , seconds later , she shouts out ` oh my god , get me out of here ' , only for friends on a nearby boat to reply : ` it 's behind you . ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh my god . i see it , i see it . it 's right next to me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds . | new : facebook partners with paypal to improve digital currency ; paypal innovates digital goods platform for facebook credits ; facebook developers to receive payments via paypal deposits ; paypal announces multiple partnerships for mobile payments and app marketplace.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines ceo richard anderson said friday he objects to the federal transportation security administration's move this week to allow small pocketknives on airplanes. `` these items have been banned for more than 11 years and will add little value to the customer security process flow in relation to the additional risk for our cabin staff and customers, '' anderson said in a letter to the head of the tsa. tsa administrator john pistole said the move brings the united states into alignment with international rules and are keeping with his `` risk-based security '' approach. under the new rules, knives with blades no longer than 2.36 inches -lrb- 6 centimeters -rrb- and less than a half-inch wide will be allowed in airline cabins as long as the blade is retractable and does not lock into place. razorblades and box cutters are still prohibited. the rules also allow passengers to carry two golf clubs, toy bats or other sports sticks -- such as ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and pool cues -- aboard in carry-on luggage. knives on a plane? really? the suit stems from the winklevosses'claim that facebook co-founder and ceo mark zuckerberg stole their idea for the social-networking site. zuckerberg and facebook deny the allegations, but agreed to the risk of eating fresh produce it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times, '' said dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take | 2,681 |
a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . an eight-year-old boy was caught trying to smuggle a pet turtle through airport customs in his underwear . the boy , named congcong , and his grandmother were going through security when his grandmother told him to let the turtle go as pets were n't allowed on their flight from guangzhou baiyun international airport . congcong was so enamored with the turtle , that he refused to let go of it , at the last minute secretly stuffing the reptile into his underwear , hoping he could smuggle it onto the plane . a turtle-y different way to travel : the turtle was found by airport security , stuffed into congcong 's underwear . but the plucky lad was busted when security officials noticed something moving in his underpants . jonathan trott 's first innings on his return to test cricket for the first time in 17 months was brief and unsuccessful , as he was caught at first slip just three balls in . trott last played a test for his country in november 2013 , when he withdrew from england 's disastrous ashes tour with a stress-related illness . but his much-anticipated return , this time as captain alastair cook 's opening partner , was over almost before it had begun when he nicked jerome taylor to darren bravo . jonathan trott trudges off the field after being dismissed for a duck in his first game back in the test team . jerome taylor celebrates dismissing trott in the first over as england slumped to 1-1 after just five balls . trott , usually a middle order batsman , had been preferred to yorkshire 's adam lyth , still to make his england debut , and moved up to the top of the order . but the gamble failed for the warwickshire man , who has worked hard to prove he still has the quality to play test cricket since his ashes withdrawal the winter before last . the wicket left england one for one after just five balls after being put into bat by the west indies in the first test in antigua . -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks about upcoming product launches , and is n't talking now . but apple has never denied that it intends to follow up on one of its most successful products . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . and a quick glance at the history of the iphone , which launches a new model every year , suggests that we should expect to see the ipad 2 right around the first anniversary of its predecessor 's launch : april 3 , 2011 . trott was making his first test appearance since his ashes turmoil against mitchell johnson 18 months ago . a prototype of the ipad 2 was apparently spotted by a reuters reporter after the launch of news corp 's ipad publication , the daily , last week . and an unconfirmed report from digitimes in december said that foxconn , the chinese makers of the iphone and ipad , had been ordered to manufacture the ipad 2 in market-ready quantities by the end of february . the journal report , which carries three bylines and cites `` people familiar with the matter , '' offers a few more nuggets of detail . it confirms the widely-held belief that the ipad 2 will have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime videoconferencing app . it says that the 3g version will again be available on verizon and at&t , with sprint and t-mobile still shut out . but it contradicts earlier reports that apple will endow the ipad 2 with a higher-resolution screen , much as the iphone 4 had significantly higher resolution than the iphone 3gs . apple is likely still working on a higher quality ipad display -- it just wo n't be ready for the ipad 2 . so will a slightly improved apple tablet with camera be enough to persuade millions of ipad users to upgrade ? are there other bells and whistles we do n't know about yet ? we have previously reported on rumors that the new device will have an sd card slot , and that it will feature rear-facing and front-facing cameras . -lrb- click here for our comprehensive roundup of ipad 2 rumors -rrb- . baffled by the bulge , the airport staff asked the boy if we was hiding something , and congcong became nervous , attempting to hide the turtle with his hands . according to an airport spokesman : ` she -lrb- the grandmother -rrb- had told him to leave the pet behind but he had disobeyed her and tried to smuggle it on board the plane . security officials at guangzhou international airport became suspicious when they saw a moving bulge . a human skeleton during a routine x-ray scan in the luggage of two women on a flight from sao paulo to naples in 2008 . in september 2004 sydney officials seized a stuffed texan-styled armadillo completed with armadillo-sized hat and holsters . dutch custom officials at amsterdam schiphol airport confiscated 200 poisonous tarantulas hidden in a couple 's suitcase in 2012 . in 2004 , a man was stopped by boston 's logan international airport security when it was discovered he had the severed head of a seal in his hand luggage . ` when the customs officials noticed he was trying to hide something , he tried to cover it up , and when his grandma asked him what he was hiding he tried to cover it up even more . ' after inspecting his underpants , security staff found the frightened turtle nestled inside , moving its head from side-to-side , the guangzhou daily reports . the small , yellow reptile was removed from the boy , who was also checked as he had a red patch of skin where the turtle had been hiding . we 'll know when apple 's acting ceo tim cook takes the stage , if this product timeline is accurate , in a few months ' time . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . both boy and turtle were found to be in good health . and luckily for congcong , airport officials agreed to let the animal travel in the cargo area and be delivered to his parents . it 's not the first time the airport has busted a passenger trying to sneak something scaly through security . last year , a man at guangzhou international airport was caught attempting to sneak his pet turtle through by disguising it as a kfc hamburger . | sport | jonathan trott out after three balls , caught by darren bravo at slip . trott is playing his first test for over a year after stress-related illness . warwickshire batsman was promoted to open , but failed in first innings . follow the first test live here . | a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . an eight-year-old boy was caught trying to smuggle a pet turtle through airport customs in his underwear . the boy , named congcong , and his grandmother were going through security when his grandmother told him to let the turtle go as pets were n't allowed on their flight from guangzhou baiyun international airport . congcong was so enamored with the turtle , that he refused to let go of it , at the last minute secretly stuffing the reptile into his underwear , hoping he could smuggle it onto the plane . a turtle-y different way to travel : the turtle was found by airport security , stuffed into congcong 's underwear . but the plucky lad was busted when security officials noticed something moving in his underpants . jonathan trott 's first innings on his return to test cricket for the first time in 17 months was brief and unsuccessful , as he was caught at first slip just three balls in . trott last played a test for his country in november 2013 , when he withdrew from england 's disastrous ashes tour with a stress-related illness . but his much-anticipated return , this time as captain alastair cook 's opening partner , was over almost before it had begun when he nicked jerome taylor to darren bravo . jonathan trott trudges off the field after being dismissed for a duck in his first game back in the test team . jerome taylor celebrates dismissing trott in the first over as england slumped to 1-1 after just five balls . trott , usually a middle order batsman , had been preferred to yorkshire 's adam lyth , still to make his england debut , and moved up to the top of the order . but the gamble failed for the warwickshire man , who has worked hard to prove he still has the quality to play test cricket since his ashes withdrawal the winter before last . the wicket left england one for one after just five balls after being put into bat by the west indies in the first test in antigua . -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks in a couple 's suitcase in 2012 . in 2004 , a man was stopped by boston 's logan international airport security when it was discovered he had the severed head of a seal in his hand luggage . ` when the customs officials noticed he was trying to hide something , he tried to cover it up , and when his grandma asked him what he was hiding he tried to cover it up even more . ' after inspecting his underpants , security staff found the frightened turtle nestled inside , moving its head from side-to-side , the guangzhou daily reports . the small , yellow reptile was removed from the boy , who was also checked as he had a red patch of skin where the turtle had been hiding . we 'll know when apple 's acting ceo tim cook takes the stage , if this product timeline is accurate , in a few months ' time . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . both boy and turtle were found to be in good health . and luckily for congcong , airport officials agreed to let the animal travel in the cargo area and be delivered to his parents . it 's not the first time the airport has busted a passenger trying to sneak something scaly through security . last year , a man at guangzhou international airport was caught attempting to sneak his pet turtle through by disguising it as a kfc hamburger . | sport : jonathan trott returned to test cricket after 17 months away due to a stress-related illness, but his comeback was short-lived as he was caught at first slip just three balls in. | 2,681 |
may is a magical month , and there are a host of events to help you enjoy it to the full . here katie rowe explores just some of them . zinedine zidane is confident paris saint-germain can beat barcelona and progress to the champions league semi-finals on tuesday night . the current ligue 1 champions require three goals in the nou camp having lost 3-1 in the french captial but former real madrid star zidane is confident laurent blanc 's side have what it takes to go through . speaking at the match against poverty in saint-etienne , zidane told reporters : ` it will be very difficult for the psg to score three goals in camp nou . they must do it but this psg team is able to . psg can beat barcelona and progress to the champions league semi-finals , according to zinedine zidane . psg lost the first leg 3-1 at home last week as barcelona forward luis suarez -lrb- centre -rrb- scored twice . ` they have quality players in their team , they are effective and everything is possible in a game . -lrb- cnn -rrb- tobacco companies including philip morris and r.j. reynolds filed suit this week against the food and drug administration alleging that the fda is violating the companies ' free speech rights . in march , the fda issued guidance that if significant changes are made to a product 's label , like color or a logo , the product requires new approval from the administration . this holds true even if the product was previously approved . east lancashire railway 's award-winning 1940s weekend is a highlight in many a vintage enthusiast 's calendar . lancashire 's wartime weekend . pull on your glad rags and be transported back to wartime britain over the late may bank holiday weekend . east lancashire railway 's award-winning 1940s weekend is a highlight in many a vintage enthusiast 's calendar , and this year 's event is expected to be the best yet with more activities than ever . spot captain mainwaring lookalikes in the battle re-enactments , do your best lindy hop to the sounds of 1940s-style bands , ogle vintage cars and indulge in a cream tea on a steam train . ` it will be the most difficult challenge but hopefully they can do it . ' psg welcome back zlatan ibrahimovic and marco verratti from suspension for tuesday 's quarter-final tie . zidane , pictured at the match against poverty in saint-etienne on monday , is confident psg can score three . zlatan ibrahimovic will be available again when psg meet barcelona on tuesday , after missing the first leg . wander on the isle of wight . the suit , filed in u.s. district court in washington , argues that those guidelines go too far and are too vague . they violate the first amendment because they pre-emptively restrict free speech and exceed the scope of the tobacco control act , the companies claim . the fda 's actions , the suit says , do not advance a substantial government interest . the plaintiffs also include u.s. smokeless tobacco co. , american snuff co. , santa fe natural tobacco co. and lorillard tobacco co. . fda spokesman michael felberbaum said the administration does not comment on litigation . cnn 's debra goldschmidt contributed to this report . there 's no better way to discover the isle of wight 's many beauty spots than walking -- and the island 's walking festival offers the ideal chance to pull on your boots and go exploring . the event is spread across two weeks from may 2 to 17 and there are over 200 walks to choose from , including a hike through the walled garden , pleasure grounds and terraces of osborne house . alternatively , you could join the taste of wight walk to visit top gourmet spots while soaking up serene coastal views -- or how about an exotic alpaca trek ? the cotswolds olimpicks can be dated back to 1612 after being started by local barrister robert dover . see the eccentric cotswolds . for english eccentricity at its very finest , head to the cotswolds olimpicks . started by a local barrister , captain robert dover , the world 's inaugural ` olimpick games ' were staged on a cotswold hillside in 1612 . today , the annual event near chipping campden -- this year held on may 29 -- attracts thousands of spectators as ` athletes ' take part in obstacle courses and tugs-of-war , as well as the extremely peculiar sport of shin-kicking . seven cars hang from giant clothes pegs on a wire in brighton as part of the annual art festival fringe street theatre . fringe benefits in brighton . no one does flamboyance quite like brighton , and you 'll see this unique city at its very best every may when the brighton fringe and brighton festival paint the place every colour of the rainbow . cabaret , comedy , club nights , burlesque , street performance and theatre combine to make up an eclectic programme of events for the world 's third-largest fringe festival . and if that was n't enough , the brighton festival -- the largest multi-arts festival in england -- runs alongside from may 2 to 24 . highlights include appearances from ventriloquist nina conti and award-winning author margaret atwood . norwich cathedral will be expecting to shine bright this summer as it hosts the norfolk & norwich festival . a masterful display in norwich . with a plethora of high - profile exhibitions and festivals taking place in norwich throughout spring and summer , the east anglian city is proving to be england 's latest cultural heavyweight . you can see priceless van goghs , cezannes and picassos sitting side by side at the sainsbury centre for visual art until july 26 . francis bacon and the masters is the biggest exhibition of its kind to take place in norwich , showcasing 100 works , many of which are on loan from the hermitage museum in st petersburg and have never exhibited in europe before . visit between may 8 and 24 and you 'll be able to enjoy everything from theatre in a country house to classical music in norwich cathedral as part of the norfolk & norwich festival . for more ideas on days out , go to visitengland.com . | sport | psg trail barcelona 3-1 in champions league quarter-finals . zinedine zidane is confident french side can win and progress . zlatan ibrahimovic is available after returning from suspension . | may is a magical month , and there are a host of events to help you enjoy it to the full . here katie rowe explores just some of them . zinedine zidane is confident paris saint-germain can beat barcelona and progress to the champions league semi-finals on tuesday night . the current ligue 1 champions require three goals in the nou camp having lost 3-1 in the french captial but former real madrid star zidane is confident laurent blanc 's side have what it takes to go through . speaking at the match against poverty in saint-etienne , zidane told reporters : ` it will be very difficult for the psg to score three goals in camp nou . they must do it but this psg team is able to . psg can beat barcelona and progress to the champions league semi-finals , according to zinedine zidane . psg lost the first leg 3-1 at home last week as barcelona forward luis suarez -lrb- centre -rrb- scored twice . ` they have quality players in their team , they are effective and everything is possible in a game . -lrb- cnn -rrb- tobacco companies including philip morris and r.j. reynolds filed suit this week against the food and drug administration alleging that the fda is violating the companies ' free speech rights . in march , the fda issued guidance that if significant changes are made to a product 's label , like color or a logo , the product requires new approval from the administration . this holds true even if the product was previously approved . east lancashire railway 's award-winning 1940s weekend is a highlight in many a vintage enthusiast 's calendar . lancashire 's wartime weekend . pull on your glad rags and be transported back to wartime britain over the late may bank holiday weekend . east lancashire railway 's award-winning 1940s weekend is a highlight in many a vintage enthusiast 's calendar , and this year 's event is expected to be the best yet with more activities than ever . spot captain mainwaring lookalikes in the battle re-enactments , do your best lindy hop to the sounds of 1940s-style bands , ogle vintage cars and indulge in a cream tea on a steam train . ` it will be the most difficult challenge but hopefully they can do it . ' psg welcome back zlatan ibrahimovic and marco verratti from suspension for tuesday 's quarter-final tie . zidane , pictured at the match against poverty in saint-etienne on monday , is confident psg can score three . zlatan ibrahimovic will be available again when psg meet barcelona on tuesday , after missing the first leg . wander on the isle of wight . the suit , filed in u.s. district court in washington , argues that those guidelines go too far and are too vague . they violate the first amendment because they pre-emptively restrict free speech and exceed the scope of the tobacco control act , the companies claim . the fda 's actions , the suit says , do not advance a substantial government interest . the plaintiffs also include u.s. smokeless tobacco co. , american snuff co. , santa fe natural tobacco co. and lorillard tobacco co. . fda spokesman michael felberbaum said the administration does not comment on litigation . cnn 's debra goldschmidt contributed to this report . there 's no better way to discover the isle of wight 's many beauty spots than walking -- and the island 's walking festival offers the ideal chance to pull on your boots and go exploring . the event is spread across two weeks from may 2 to 17 and there are over 200 walks to choose from , including a hike through the walled garden , pleasure grounds and terraces of osborne house . alternatively , you could join the taste of wight walk to visit top gourmet spots while soaking up serene coastal views -- or how about an exotic alpaca trek ? the cotswolds olimpicks can be dated back to 1612 after being started by local barrister robert dover . see the eccentric cotswolds . for english eccentricity at its very finest , head to the cotswolds olimpicks . started by a local barrister , captain robert dover , the world 's inaugural ` olimpick games ' were staged on a cotswold hillside in 1612 . today , the annual event near chipping campden -- this year held on may 29 -- attracts thousands of spectators as ` athletes ' take part in obstacle courses and tugs-of-war , as well as the extremely peculiar sport of shin-kicking . seven cars hang from giant clothes pegs on a wire in brighton as part of the annual art festival fringe street theatre . fringe benefits in brighton . no one does flamboyance quite like brighton , and you 'll see this unique city at its very best every may when the brighton fringe and brighton festival paint the place every colour of the rainbow . cabaret , comedy , club nights , burlesque , street performance and theatre combine to make up an eclectic programme of events for the world 's third-largest fringe festival . and if that was n't enough , the brighton festival -- the largest multi-arts festival in england -- runs alongside from may 2 to 24 . highlights include appearances from ventriloquist nina conti and award-winning author margaret atwood . norwich cathedral will be expecting to shine bright this summer as it hosts the norfolk & norwich festival . a masterful display in norwich . with a plethora of high - profile exhibitions and festivals taking place in norwich throughout spring and summer , the east anglian city is proving to be england 's latest cultural heavyweight . you can see priceless van goghs , cezannes and picassos sitting side by side at the sainsbury centre for visual art until july 26 . francis bacon and the masters is the biggest exhibition of its kind to take place in norwich , showcasing 100 works , many of which | Zinedine Zidane believes Paris Saint-Germain can overcome a 3-1 deficit and defeat Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. PSG needs to score three goals in the Nou Camp to advance. Zidane expressed confidence in the team's ability to achieve this feat. | 2,681 |
moeen ali is planning to join england for the latter stages of their test tour of the west indies , as his side injury continues to improve . the off-spinning all-rounder hurt himself during england 's failed world cup campaign , and was therefore not available when the selectors chose the caribbean squad . moeen ali trudges off after being dismissed against new zealand during the world cup . moeen enjoyed a successful introduction to test cricket last summer , picking up 22 wickets in seven tests . they nonetheless left open from the outset the possibility of moeen joining up later in the month-long trip , for which james tredwell and the uncapped adil rashid are instead the initial frontline spin options . as england prepared to fly west on thursday , moeen revealed he expects to be fit again in time for worcestershire 's first lv = county championship match at home to title-holders yorkshire on april 12 . he told cricinfo : ` i 'm hoping to play that game against yorkshire , prove my fitness and fly immediately afterwards . ' adil rashid -lrb- left -rrb- and james tredwell are current spinning options in the squad to tour west indies . by . fiona macrae . published : . 17:56 est , 8 january 2014 . | . updated : . 17:59 est , 8 january 2014 . women who give birth after ivf treatment are up to five times as likely to suffer from serious complications , researchers have found . a father faces felony charges for bring home an injured eight-inch alligator for his son to nurse back to health . after finding the alligator being attacked by a bird , kevin gill , from naples , florida , told wbbh that he thought his 13-year-old son could care for the reptile while learning about gators . but when collier county deputies were serving a search warrant on the family 's home for an unrelated issue , they came across the baby gator - and told gill it was illegal . scroll down for video . arrest : kevin gill , pictured in a mug shot , left , was arrested after deputies found he had a small alligator inside his florida home . he had found the injured gator and given it to his son , right , to nurse back to health . the most comprehensive study of its kind concluded that babies born as a result of fertility treatment are more likely to be severely underweight , stillborn , born prematurely or die only a few weeks after birth . scientists analysed records from more than 300,000 births that took place in australia between 1986 and 2002 . dangers : babies conceived under ivf treatment were five times more likely to suffer serious complications , a study found -lrb- stock photo -rrb- . the figures excluded multiple births , which are more common after fertility treatment and carry more risks . researchers found that women who had any kind of fertility treatment were roughly twice as likely to suffer a stillbirth , a premature birth , have a very underweight baby or a child that died in the first month as the ones who conceived naturally . ' i had no clue , ' gill , 45 , told wbbh . ` it was n't like i was out collecting alligators . i was trying to save an alligator and nurse it back to health and we were going to take it over to the conservancy ... ' i did n't think it was a big deal since there 's millions of them and they took them off the endangered species list . ' but after the deputies found the gator , which the family kept in a tank , they took gill to jail . the case is being handled by florida 's fish and wildlife commission . it is a felony in florida to keep an alligator without a license , regardless of its size . illegal : to keep an alligator of any size in florida , you need to apply for a license -lrb- stock picture -rrb- . and when ivf was looked at exclusively , they discovered that the likelihood of complications was up to five times higher . the riskiest births of all involved women who had suffered fertility problems but then managed to conceive naturally . although these women tended not to have been treated at a fertility clinic , many could have been prescribed fertility-boosting drugs by their gp -- or may have bought them over the internet in their desperation to start a family . complications : an analysis of 300,000 births in australia found babies born as a result of fertility treatment were more likely to be underweight , stillborn , born prematurely or die after a few weeks . this meant they could have been taking more than the recommended dose , and would not have benefited from the regular , intensive health checks that a clinic would have provided . the team of scientists from adelaide university said the complications could have been caused by the drugs used during treatment , or by the medical problems that had originally led the women to use ivf . complications could be caused by the drugs used during fertility treatment , researchers from adelaide university found . -lrb- stock photo -rrb- . lead researcher professor michael davies , who has previously linked fertility treatment to birth defects , said some problems may have been caused by embryos starting life in a lab dish , rather than in the womb . home : the alligator was kept in this tank in the family 's naples home after they found it outside . stunned : gill said he never knew keeping an alligator - especially such a small one - was illegal . anyone who wants to own an alligator must ` demonstrate 1 year and 1,000 hours of substantial practical experience in the handling , husbandry and care of alligators or other crocodilian species ' before applying for a license , according to the wildlife commission . gill said he was shocked to discover the laws . ` everybody that i 've talked to was amazed i was arrested for something like that , ' he said . see below for video . and he explained that the powerful drugs used to boost the number of eggs a woman produces create a ` hormonal hang-over ' which can affect both the womb and the placenta . professor davies also warned that there is an ` urgent need ' to track the long-term health of babies born through ivf . he added : ` it is appropriate that we are informed of the risks associated with the therapy and the source of that risk , so we can make informed decisions . ' around 50,000 women in the uk have ivf each year leading to 17,000 births . dr geeta nargund , medical director of the london create fertility clinic , said doctors should make ivf ` as safe as possible ' by not using high doses of drugs . but dr dagan wells , an oxford university fertility expert , said : ` although this study suggests the risk of some adverse outcomes is higher in pregnancies conceived using ivf , the overall risk of these problems remains low . ` as such , i doubt that these findings will deter many infertile couples from using ivf . ' | sport | moeen ali picked up side injury during england 's dismal world cup . injury meant all-rounder was not considered for squad to tour west indies . but moeen is hoping to join up with the squad later in the tour . | moeen ali is planning to join england for the latter stages of their test tour of the west indies , as his side injury continues to improve . the off-spinning all-rounder hurt himself during england 's failed world cup campaign , and was therefore not available when the selectors chose the caribbean squad . moeen ali trudges off after being dismissed against new zealand during the world cup . moeen enjoyed a successful introduction to test cricket last summer , picking up 22 wickets in seven tests . they nonetheless left open from the outset the possibility of moeen joining up later in the month-long trip , for which james tredwell and the uncapped adil rashid are instead the initial frontline spin options . as england prepared to fly west on thursday , moeen revealed he expects to be fit again in time for worcestershire 's first lv = county championship match at home to title-holders yorkshire on april 12 . he told cricinfo : ` i 'm hoping to play that game against yorkshire , prove my fitness and fly immediately afterwards . ' adil rashid -lrb- left -rrb- and james tredwell are current spinning options in the squad to tour west indies . by . fiona macrae . published : . 17:56 est , 8 january 2014 . | . updated : . 17:59 est , 8 january 2014 . women who give birth after ivf treatment are up to five times as likely to suffer from serious complications , researchers have found . a father faces felony charges for bring home an injured eight-inch alligator for his son to nurse back to health . after finding the alligator being attacked by a bird , kevin gill , from naples , florida , told wbbh that he thought his 13-year-old son could care for the reptile while learning about gators . but when collier county deputies were serving a search warrant on the family 's home for an unrelated issue , they came across the baby gator - and told gill it was illegal . scroll down for video . arrest : kevin gill , pictured in a mug shot , left , was arrested after deputies found he had a small alligator inside his florida home . he had found the injured gator and given it to his son , right , to nurse back to health . the most comprehensive study of its kind concluded that babies born as a result of fertility treatment are more likely to be severely underweight , stillborn , born prematurely or die only a few weeks after birth . scientists analysed records from more than 300,000 births that took place in australia between 1986 and 2002 . dangers : babies conceived under ivf treatment were five times more likely to suffer serious complications , a study found -lrb- stock photo -rrb- . the figures excluded multiple births , which are more common after fertility treatment and carry more risks . researchers found that women who had any kind of fertility treatment were may have bought them over the internet in their desperation to start a family . complications : an analysis of 300,000 births in australia found babies born as a result of fertility treatment were more likely to be underweight , stillborn , born prematurely or die after a few weeks . this meant they could have been taking more than the recommended dose , and would not have benefited from the regular , intensive health checks that a clinic would have provided . the team of scientists from adelaide university said the complications could have been caused by the drugs used during treatment , or by the medical problems that had originally led the women to use ivf . complications could be caused by the drugs used during fertility treatment , researchers from adelaide university found . -lrb- stock photo -rrb- . lead researcher professor michael davies , who has previously linked fertility treatment to birth defects , said some problems may have been caused by embryos starting life in a lab dish , rather than in the womb . home : the alligator was kept in this tank in the family 's naples home after they found it outside . stunned : gill said he never knew keeping an alligator - especially such a small one - was illegal . anyone who wants to own an alligator must ` demonstrate 1 year and 1,000 hours of substantial practical experience in the handling , husbandry and care of alligators or other crocodilian species ' before applying for a license , according to the wildlife commission . gill said he was shocked to discover the laws . ` everybody that i 've talked to was amazed i was arrested for something like that , ' he said . see below for video . and he explained that the powerful drugs used to boost the number of eggs a woman produces create a ` hormonal hang-over ' which can affect both the womb and the placenta . professor davies also warned that there is an ` urgent need ' to track the long-term health of babies born through ivf . he added : ` it is appropriate that we are informed of the risks associated with the therapy and the source of that risk , so we can make informed decisions . ' around 50,000 women in the uk have ivf each year leading to 17,000 births . dr geeta nargund , medical director of the london create fertility clinic , said doctors should make ivf ` as safe as possible ' by not using high doses of drugs . but dr dagan wells , an oxford university fertility expert , said : ` although this study suggests the risk of some adverse outcomes is higher in pregnancies conceived using ivf , the overall risk of these problems remains low . ` as such , i doubt that these findings will deter many infertile couples from using ivf . ' | Moeen Ali plans to join England's Test tour of West Indies once his side injury improves. He was not selected initially due to his injury sustained during the World Cup. Moeen hopes to play for Worcestershire in the County Championship match against Yorkshire on April 12 and then fly to the West Indies. | 2,681 |
with its blend of portuguese and chinese culture , it did n't take us long to discover the unique appeal of macau . soon after arriving by high-speed turbojet ferry from hong kong , we were sitting in antonio , a beautifully tiled restaurant that could easily have been in lisbon . the food and drink was excellent -lrb- owner antonio coelho whips up a mean souffle -rrb- , and the fado singing of entertainer marcelino was truly memorable . scroll down for video . macau has 26 casinos , including the largest in the world , the venetian . located at the mouth of the pearl river delta at the southern tip of china , macau comprises a peninsula and two islands -- taipa and coloane -- connected by three dramatic bridges . an international panel of scientists will today launch a major inquiry to discover whether official world temperature records have exaggerated the extent of global warming . the panel , convened by the global warming policy foundation -lrb- gwpf -rrb- , the ` climate sceptic ' think-tank led by the former tory chancellor lord lawson , will focus on thousands of ` adjustments ' that have been made to temperature records kept at individual weather stations around the world . sceptics have argued that the effect of such adjustments -- made when instruments are replaced or recalibrated , or heat-producing buildings are erected close to weather station sites -- has skewed the records . sceptics : the panel will look at whether ` adjustments ' made to temperature records around the world have made climate change appear worse - or whether they actually manage to cancel each other out . the panel will also examine ` extrapolations ' -- when the records include virtual figures from places where there is no actual measuring station , instead basing them on the figures of other stations in the same region . in some areas , such as the arctic , these may be hundreds of miles away . sceptics claim that the effect of the adjustments is usually to revise temperatures from decades ago downwards , and to increase recent readings , so that the warming trend of the past 150 years looks larger than it really is . it was run by portugal until 1999 when it became a special administrative region of china . wandering with our guide through macau 's historic centre the next morning , it was evident how the portuguese influence has been maintained through the architecture and cobbled streets . the panel has been drawn from leading universities around the world , and includes scientists with widely differing views on climate change . panel member professor william van wijngaarden , a physicist and climate expert from york university in toronto , said he had been concerned about the records ' quality for many years , after noticing that when you examined an individual station ` you 'll see a sudden jump ' . such jumps , he said , were not natural , but the product of adjustments . ` sometimes you get `` corrected '' data without knowing exactly how it has been changed . i 'm a scientist . i 'm not going into this with any preconceptions . but if some of the corrections have not been properly made , then we 'll find out . we want to see all the actual station data . ' the highlights for us were the ruins of st paul 's , elegant senado square , and a-ma temple , which is more than 500 years old . dr benny peiser , the gwpf director , said the panel would try to look at all the thousands of stations whose data goes into the three main world temperature records -- those kept by the met office , nasa , and the us government agency that deals with weather . tensions : the group have brought together people from all sides of the debate to look into the problem , and is asking as many people as possible to hand data over . pictured : climate change protest . my husband neil and i were impressed by just how clean and tidy macau is -- they even have wcs for dogs with entrances marked in and out . judith chalmers and her husband travelled to the city and it did n't take them long to discover the unique appeal of macau . after lunch at cafe litoral -lrb- a fusion of portuguese , chinese , indian , south american , african and malaysian flavours -- it works ! -rrb- we headed over to the macau tower , which has the world 's highest bungee jump . plunging 764ft in 17 seconds is not for the faint-hearted , but neither is skywalk x , where you are harnessed and take a thrilling -- if that 's the word -- walk around the outer rim of the tower with nothing to hold on to . we were disappointed that , for technical reasons , we were n't able to see the multi-million-pound production of the house of dancing water . incredible skyline ! view of grand lisboa and wynn hotel and casino at dusk . developed by the man behind many of cirque du soleil 's dazzling shows , it features acrobats , motorcycle stunts and fountain effects . mention macau and many people automatically think ` casinos ' . there are 26 of them , including the world 's biggest , the venetian . it looks the size of wembley and has about 500 baccarat , roulette and blackjack tables . contrasting scenery ! the peaceful coloane island is world 's apart from macau . gambling is illegal in hong kong , except on horseracing , so thousands from hong kong as well as mainland china try their luck here . ` the question is , do the adjustments balance each other out ? ' he asked . ` do they make half the stations a little warmer , and half a little cooler , or is there evidence of bias ? ` it may turn out there is no problem . it may that there is . ' he said the panel 's work would be ` transparent ' , with all data made available though a public website . the panel 's chairman is professor terence kealey , former vice-chancellor of the university of buckingham . he said : ` while we believe that the 20th century warming is real , we are concerned by claims that the actual trend is different from -- or less certain than -- has been suggested . free shuttle buses run between the casinos , and as the doorman at our hotel , the sofitel , said : ` it 's either that or a rolls-royce ! ' lord stow 's bakery is the home to the portuguese egg custard tart . the island of coloane , meanwhile , has green hills , small villages and a peaceful coastline . in the town square we were intrigued to find lord stow 's bakery , home to the portuguese egg custard tart . launched by englishman andrew stow in 1989 , the store is now run by his sister eileen , and it sells more than 3,000 of the delicacies every day . macau has a typhoon season from june to september when the bridges can be closed , but a long tunnel keeps the traffic flowing . as a destination , it is far cheaper than hong kong and there is plenty of accommodation . ` we hope to perform a valuable public service by getting everything out into the open . ` we hope that people who are concerned with the integrity of climate science , from all sides of the debate , will help us to get to the bottom of these questions by telling us what they know about the temperature records and the adjustments made to them . ' the food is wonderful , and when you stir in the portuguese heritage and influence , you get a fascinating and colourful melting pot . wendy wu tours -lrb- wendywutours.co.uk , 0844 875 2436 -rrb- offers a five-day hong kong and macau discovery tour from # 1,099 pp , including return flights , b&b accommodation , transfers , half-day hong kong tour , macau city tour with lunch and direct ferry to macau . for further information , visit en.macautourism.gov.mo . british airways offers return flights from heathrow to hong kong from # 697pp . | news | climate sceptic group global warming policy foundation launch inquiry . panel drawn from leading universities includes experts with differing views . will look at whether ` adjustments ' made to records cancel each other out . says it hopes people from all areas of climate change will help the panel . | with its blend of portuguese and chinese culture , it did n't take us long to discover the unique appeal of macau . soon after arriving by high-speed turbojet ferry from hong kong , we were sitting in antonio , a beautifully tiled restaurant that could easily have been in lisbon . the food and drink was excellent -lrb- owner antonio coelho whips up a mean souffle -rrb- , and the fado singing of entertainer marcelino was truly memorable . scroll down for video . macau has 26 casinos , including the largest in the world , the venetian . located at the mouth of the pearl river delta at the southern tip of china , macau comprises a peninsula and two islands -- taipa and coloane -- connected by three dramatic bridges . an international panel of scientists will today launch a major inquiry to discover whether official world temperature records have exaggerated the extent of global warming . the panel , convened by the global warming policy foundation -lrb- gwpf -rrb- , the ` climate sceptic ' think-tank led by the former tory chancellor lord lawson , will focus on thousands of ` adjustments ' that have been made to temperature records kept at individual weather stations around the world . sceptics have argued that the effect of such adjustments -- made when instruments are replaced or recalibrated , or heat-producing buildings are erected close to weather station sites -- has skewed the records . sceptics : the panel will look at whether ` product of adjustments . ` sometimes you get `` corrected '' data without knowing exactly how it has been changed . i 'm a scientist . i 'm not going into this with any preconceptions . but if some of the corrections have not been properly made , then we 'll find out . we want to see all the actual station data . ' the highlights for us were the ruins of st paul 's , elegant senado square , and a-ma temple , which is more than 500 years old . dr benny peiser , the gwpf director , said the panel would try to look at all the thousands of stations whose data goes into the three main world temperature records -- those kept by the met office , nasa , and the us government agency that deals with weather . tensions : the group have brought together people from all sides of the debate to look into the problem , and is asking as many people as possible to hand data over . pictured : climate change protest . my husband neil and i were impressed by just how clean and tidy macau is -- they even have wcs for dogs with entrances marked in and out . judith chalmers and her husband travelled to the city and it did n't take them long to discover the unique appeal of macau . after lunch at cafe litoral -lrb- a fusion of portuguese , chinese , indian , south american , african and of bias ? ` it may turn out there is no problem . it may that there is . ' he said the panel 's work would be ` transparent ' , with all data made available though a public website . the panel 's chairman is professor terence kealey , former vice-chancellor of the university of buckingham . he said : ` while we believe that the 20th century warming is real , we are concerned by claims that the actual trend is different from -- or less certain than -- has been suggested . free shuttle buses run between the casinos , and as the doorman at our hotel , the sofitel , said : ` it 's either that or a rolls-royce ! ' lord stow 's bakery is the home to the portuguese egg custard tart . the island of coloane , meanwhile , has green hills , small villages and a peaceful coastline . in the town square we were intrigued to find lord stow 's bakery , home to the portuguese egg custard tart . launched by englishman andrew stow in 1989 , the store is now run by his sister eileen , and it sells more than 3,000 of the delicacies every day . macau has a typhoon season from june to september when the bridges can be closed , but a long tunnel keeps the traffic flowing . as a destination , it is far cheaper than hong kong and there is plenty of accommodation . ` we hope to perform a valuable public service by getting everything out into the open . ` we hope that people who are concerned with the integrity of climate science , from all sides of the debate , will help us to get to the bottom of these questions by telling us what they know about the temperature records and the adjustments made to them . ' the food is wonderful , and when you stir in the portuguese heritage and influence , you get a fascinating and colourful melting pot . wendy wu tours -lrb- wendywutours.co.uk , 0844 875 2436 -rrb- offers a five-day hong kong and macau discovery tour from # 1,099 pp , including return flights , b&b accommodation , transfers , half-day hong kong tour , macau city tour with lunch and direct ferry to macau . for further information , visit en.macautourism.gov.mo . british airways offers return flights from heathrow to hong kong from # 697pp . | Macau, a blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures, offers a unique appeal with its historic landmarks, delicious food, and vibrant atmosphere. The city has 26 casinos, including the Venetian, and features a mix of European and Asian influences. A new inquiry has been launched to investigate whether official world temperature records have exaggerated global warming, with a panel of scientists examining thousands of "adjustments" made to temperature records. | 2,681 |
by . travelmail reporter . broken-hearted britons love nothing more than a much-needed holiday after a love split , according to new statistics . one-fifth of those questioned in a new poll said they organised a trip within three months of a break-up , with the majority saying they needed to ` take their mind off the split ' . but an optimistic one-quarter said they booked a holiday with the idea of finding a new love interest . all by myself : a fifth of newly-single britons said they book a holiday within three months of a split . party time : back in 2009 , katie price headed to ibiza to get over her split from peter andre . ibiza topped the list of holiday destinations chosen by newly-single britons , according to the poll by sunshine.co.uk . the white isle is where katie price chose to forget all her worries after splitting from former husband peter andre . the greek island of rhodes was the second favourite destination for broken-hearted holidaymakers , followed by ibiza 's neighbour mallorca . cyprus and mainland spain made up the top five destinations for newly-single britons . fresh start : while the majority of heartbroken britons book a trip to get away from it all , a quarter admitted they hoped to meet a new partner . while taking their mind off the break-up and meeting a new partner were the most popular reasons for travel , a further 13 per cent said their friends convinced them to treat themselves to a break . and 17 per cent said they were already due a holiday . chris clarkson , managing director of sunshine.co.uk , said : ` it was interesting to see all of the typical party destinations in the top five list of heartbreak holiday locations , with resorts such as san antonio , faliraki , magaluf , ayia napa and marbella probably the hardest hit by heartbroken holidaymakers . ' ` getting a bunch of friends together for a few days in the sun or even going away with family can be a good way to get some distance from everything and return home to the uk with a clearer head ... and maybe a new partner ! ' when humans first left africa some 60,000 years ago , they went on to leave their genetic footprints around the world . these same footprints have revealed that some humans decided to return to africa , carrying genes from the rest of the world back to the continent . now a new study of southern african genes reveals that a previously unknown migration took western eurasian dna back to continent 3,000 years ago . researchers found signs of eurasian genes in individuals belonging to a range of khoisan tribes -lrb- pictured -rrb- . writing in the new scientist , catherine brahic reports on a study that looked at the dna of khoisan tribes of southern africa . the khoisan tribes are thought to have lived in near-isolation from the rest of humanity for thousands of years . the study by harvard university revealed that that some of their genes closely match people from modern-day southern europe , including spain and italy . dating methods suggest the european dna made their way into the khoisan dna sometime between 900 and 1800 years ago , before known european contact with the region . the recent research confirms a 2012 study by luca pagani of the wellcome trust sanger institute which found non-african genes in people living in ethiopia . they found that the genomes of some ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those of populations in israel and syria , a potential genetic legacy of the queen of sheba and her companions . the team detected mixing between some ethiopians and non-african populations dating to approximately 3,000 years ago . researchers have now identified two migrations : one about 3,000 years ago , of non-africans entering east africa , and a second one 900 -- 1,800 years ago . ` these are very special , isolated populations , carrying what are probably the most ancient lineages in human populations today , ' david reich of harvard university told new scientist . dating methods suggest the european dna made their way into the khoisan dna sometime between 900 and 1800 years ago , before known european contact with the region . meanwhile , archaeological studies of the region suggest that a subset of the khoisan , known as the khoe-kwadi speakers , arrived in southern africa from east africa much earlier . professor reich found that the proportion of eurasian dna was highest in khoe-kwadi tribes , who have up to 14 per cent of western eurasian ancestry . ` these populations were always thought to be pristine hunter-gatherers who had not interacted with anyone for millennia , ' added professor reich 's collaborator , linguist brigitte pakendorf . ` well , no . just like the rest of the world , africa had population movements too . there was simply no writing , no romans or greeks to document it . ' it is uncertain why humans first left africa , but researchers believe it has something to do with major climatic shifts that were happening around that time . the recent research confirms a 2012 study by luca pagani of the wellcome trust sanger institute which found non-african genes in people living in ethiopia . they found that the genomes of some ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those of populations in israel and syria , a potential genetic legacy of the queen of sheba and her companions . the team detected mixing between some ethiopians and non-african populations dating to approximately 3,000 years ago . the khoisan tribes , found in southern africa , lived in near-isolation from the rest of humanity for thousands of years . the distribution of the three language families spoken by khoisan people is shown on this map in green . | science | researchers analysed dna of isolated khoisan tribes in southern africa . some genes closely match people from modern-day southern europe . scientists claim european dna made its way into the khoisan dna 900 to 1800 years ago , before known european contact with region . further evidence suggests a subset of khoisan , known as the khoe-kwadi speakers , arrived in southern africa from east africa 2,200 years ago . | by . travelmail reporter . broken-hearted britons love nothing more than a much-needed holiday after a love split , according to new statistics . one-fifth of those questioned in a new poll said they organised a trip within three months of a break-up , with the majority saying they needed to ` take their mind off the split ' . but an optimistic one-quarter said they booked a holiday with the idea of finding a new love interest . all by myself : a fifth of newly-single britons said they book a holiday within three months of a split . party time : back in 2009 , katie price headed to ibiza to get over her split from peter andre . ibiza topped the list of holiday destinations chosen by newly-single britons , according to the poll by sunshine.co.uk . the white isle is where katie price chose to forget all her worries after splitting from former husband peter andre . the greek island of rhodes was the second favourite destination for broken-hearted holidaymakers , followed by ibiza 's neighbour mallorca . cyprus and mainland spain made up the top five destinations for newly-single britons . fresh start : while the majority of heartbroken britons book a trip to get away from it all , a quarter admitted they hoped to meet a new partner . while taking their mind off the break-up and meeting a new partner were the most popular reasons for travel , a further 13 per cent said their friends convinced them to treat themselves to a break . and 17 per cent said they were already due a holiday . chris clarkson , managing director of sunshine.co.uk , said : ` it was interesting to see all of the typical party destinations in the top five list of heartbreak holiday locations , with resorts such as san antonio , faliraki , magaluf , ayia napa and marbella probably the hardest hit by heartbroken holidaymakers . ' ` getting a bunch of friends together for a few days in the sun or even going away with family can be a good way to get some distance from everything and return home to the uk with a clearer head ... and maybe a new partner ! ' when humans first left africa some 60,000 years ago , they went on to leave their genetic footprints around the world . these same footprints have revealed that some humans decided to return to africa , carrying genes from the rest of the world back to the continent . now a new study of southern african genes reveals that a previously unknown migration took western eurasian dna back to continent 3,000 years ago . researchers found signs of eurasian genes in individuals belonging to a range of khoisan tribes -lrb- pictured -rrb- . writing in the new scientist , catherine brahic reports on a study that looked at the dna of khoisan tribes of southern africa . the khoisan tribes are thought to have lived in near-isolation from the rest of humanity for thousands of years . the study by harvard university revealed that that some of their genes closely match people from modern-day southern europe , including spain and italy . dating methods suggest the european dna made their way into the khoisan dna sometime between 900 and 1800 years ago , before known european contact with the region . the recent research confirms a 2012 study by luca pagani of the wellcome trust sanger institute which found non-african genes in people living in ethiopia . they found that the genomes of some ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those of populations in israel and syria , a potential genetic legacy of the queen of sheba and her companions . the team detected mixing between some ethiopians and non-african populations dating to approximately 3,000 years ago . researchers have now identified two migrations : one about 3,000 years ago , of non-africans entering east africa , and a second one 900 -- 1,800 years ago . ` these are very special , isolated populations , carrying what are probably the most ancient lineages in human populations today , ' david reich of harvard university told new scientist . dating methods suggest the european dna made their way into the khoisan dna sometime between 900 and 1800 years ago , before known european contact with the region . meanwhile , archaeological studies of the region suggest that a subset of the khoisan , known as the khoe-kwadi speakers , arrived in southern africa from east africa much earlier . professor reich found that the proportion of eurasian dna was highest in khoe-kwadi tribes , who have up to 14 per cent of western eurasian ancestry . ` these populations were always thought to be pristine hunter-gatherers who had not interacted with anyone for millennia , ' added professor reich 's collaborator , linguist brigitte pakendorf . ` well , no . just like the rest of the world , africa had population movements too . there was simply no writing , no romans or greeks to document it . ' it is uncertain why humans first left africa , but researchers believe it has something to do with major climatic shifts that were happening around that time . the recent research confirms a 2012 study by luca pagani of the wellcome trust sanger institute which found non-african genes in people living in ethiopia . they found that the genomes of some ethiopian populations bear striking similarities to those of populations in israel and syria , a potential genetic legacy of the queen of sheba and her companions . the team detected mixing between some ethiopians and non-african populations dating to approximately 3,000 years ago . the khoisan tribes , found in southern africa , lived in near-isolation from the rest of humanity for thousands of years . the distribution of the three language families spoken by khoisan people is shown on this map in green . | A new study of Southern African genes reveals that a previously unknown migration took Western Eurasian DNA back to the continent 3,000 years ago. Researchers found signs of Eurasian genes in individuals belonging to Khoisan tribes, suggesting that some humans returned to Africa, carrying genes from the rest of the world back to the continent. | 2,681 |
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks about upcoming product launches , and is n't talking now . but apple has never denied that it intends to follow up on one of its most successful products . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . and a quick glance at the history of the iphone , which launches a new model every year , suggests that we should expect to see the ipad 2 right around the first anniversary of its predecessor 's launch : april 3 , 2011 . a prototype of the ipad 2 was apparently spotted by a reuters reporter after the launch of news corp 's ipad publication , the daily , last week . and an unconfirmed report from digitimes in december said that foxconn , the chinese makers of the iphone and ipad , had been ordered to manufacture the ipad 2 in market-ready quantities by the end of february . -lrb- parenting.com -rrb- -- brace yourself for yet more stark economic news : babies may be suffering from more diaper rash in this down economy , reports advertising age , which is labeling `` america 's baby bottoms '' as the `` economy 's latest casualty . '' yes , that 's right : tiny heinies as the latest economic indicator , according to ad age . here are the hard numbers : the centers for disease control reported that the number of babies ages 2 and under fell 3 % last year while disposable diaper sales slipped a whopping 9 % . and yet , there was a 2.8 % increase in diaper rash cream , despite fewer babies . parenting.com : how to potty train in one week . the journal report , which carries three bylines and cites `` people familiar with the matter , '' offers a few more nuggets of detail . it confirms the widely-held belief that the ipad 2 will have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime videoconferencing app . it says that the 3g version will again be available on verizon and at&t , with sprint and t-mobile still shut out . but it contradicts earlier reports that apple will endow the ipad 2 with a higher-resolution screen , much as the iphone 4 had significantly higher resolution than the iphone 3gs . apple is likely still working on a higher quality ipad display -- it just wo n't be ready for the ipad 2 . so will a slightly improved apple tablet with camera be enough to persuade millions of ipad users to upgrade ? are there other bells and whistles we do n't know about yet ? we have previously reported on rumors that the new device will have an sd card slot , and that it will feature rear-facing and front-facing cameras . -lrb- click here for our comprehensive roundup of ipad 2 rumors -rrb- . we 'll know when apple 's acting ceo tim cook takes the stage , if this product timeline is accurate , in a few months ' time . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- new york police said thursday that they will talk to an inmate who admitted to being part of the 1994 robbery and shooting of rapper tupac shakur . the inmate was quoted on the website allhiphop.com this week admitting to being a part of the attack and saying he was paid by a music mogul for it . `` detectives are going to speak to the individual , '' a new york police spokesman said early thursday morning . shakur publicly blamed the 1994 attack , which occurred at a music studio in new york , on christopher `` notorious b.i.g. '' wallace and sean `` p-diddy '' combs . while shakur survived the 1994 attack , he was fatally shot in las vegas in 1996 . wallace was shot and killed in 1997 in los angeles . both murders have not been solved . the 1994 shooting and robbing of shakur is viewed as sparking the infamous west coast versus east coast feud in rap music , which ultimately led to the shooting deaths of both wallace and shakur . the hip hop website named the inmate as dexter isaac and said he is an inmate currently serving life in prison for an unrelated murder and robbery . the inverse relation between diaper and rash ointment sales started in 2009 but has intensified in the last year , according to data from deutsche bank . the average american baby bottom sees 6.3 diapers a day , and with parents shelling out an average of $ 1,500 a year for diapers , it 's easy to see why some might turn a blind eye to a slightly damp diaper -lrb- especially when disposable diapers are so absorbent nowadays -rrb- . parenting.com : our favorite cloth diapers . and of course , parents are doing everything they can to meet their families ' needs with less money , but is it really at the expense of their tots ' tushes ? we would n't be surprised if other explanations beyond parents skimping on diaper changes included folks making the switch to increasingly popular cloth diapers , others pushing potty training earlier , which pampers marketer procter & gamble suggested , and even just more aggressive marketing efforts on the part of diaper cream makers and retailers . parenting.com : huggies debuts new camo designer diapers . has the economy caused you to change your diapering strategy in any way ? get 2 free years of parenting magazine - subscribe now !! isaac apologized to shakur 's family for the incident and blamed it on the music mogul . cnn is witholding the music executive 's name because he has not been reached for comment . hazmat teams tested a white powdery substance sent to u.s. rep mike doyle 's office on wednesday causing the building to temporarily close down . a staff member in doyle 's washington d.c. office opened a letter containing a grainy white substance and immediately alerted capitol police . the tests of the substance came back negative and the quarantine of room 239 of the cannon house office building was removed at 3:37 p.m. on wednesday , reports triblive . temporary shutdown : capitol police secure as officers begin to remove hazmat suits in a hallway in the cannon house office building after a suspicious powder was discovered on wednesday . a powdery white substance was found in the office of rep. mike doyle , d-forest hills -lrb- pictured -rrb- but it was found to be a non-harmful substance . cnn 's jason kessler contributed to this report . the congressman said that the capitol police were ` prompt and professional . ' the white substance was cause for concern after powdered anthrax was mailed to members of congress in 2001 following the september 11 attacks . after testing , assistant who opened the envelope was not advised to seek medical attention and was simply told to wash her hands . doyle was concerned for the well-being of his staffer but remained calm throughout the ordeal and maintained a sense of humor . copyright 2011 the parenting group . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . ` i 'm sure they wo n't forget their visit , ' doyle said of the four visitors under lockdown in his office along with his staff . ' i live in pittsburgh . we 're not afraid of anything , ' doyle joked , according to the hill blotter . ` all clear with nothing hazardous found . the area has been reopened , ' department spokesman shennell antrobus said in an email . the testing lasted just under two hours . the substance has not yet been identified and neither has its sender but an investigation is ongoing . fearful : capitol hill workers wait as capitol police secure a hallway in the cannon house office building after a suspicious powder was discovered at the cannon house office building office of rep. mike doyle . | entertainment | `` detectives are going to speak to the individual , '' a new york police spokesman says . the 1994 attack on shakur is viewed as starting the west coast versus east coast feud in rap music . shakur survived but was shot and killed in 1996 in las vegas . | -lrb- mashable -rrb- -- apple 's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of ipad , according to a report in the wall street journal . the fact that apple is working on an ipad 2 , of course , is common knowledge . the famously tight-lipped company rarely talks about upcoming product launches , and is n't talking now . but apple has never denied that it intends to follow up on one of its most successful products . nearly $ 5 billion worth of ipads have been sold in the three quarters since its launch . and a quick glance at the history of the iphone , which launches a new model every year , suggests that we should expect to see the ipad 2 right around the first anniversary of its predecessor 's launch : april 3 , 2011 . a prototype of the ipad 2 was apparently spotted by a reuters reporter after the launch of news corp 's ipad publication , the daily , last week . and an unconfirmed report from digitimes in december said that foxconn , the chinese makers of the iphone and ipad , had been ordered to manufacture the ipad 2 in market-ready quantities by the end of february . -lrb- parenting.com -rrb- -- brace yourself for yet more stark economic news : babies may be suffering from more diaper rash in this down economy , reports advertising age , which is labeling `` america 's baby bottoms '' as the `` economy 's latest casualty . '' yes , that 's right : tiny heinies as the latest economic indicator , according to ad age . here are the hard numbers : the centers for disease control reported that the number of babies ages 2 and under fell 3 % last year while disposable diaper sales slipped a whopping 9 % . and yet , there was a 2.8 % increase in diaper rash cream , despite fewer babies . parenting.com : how to potty train in one week . the journal report , which carries three bylines and cites `` people familiar with the matter , '' offers a few more nuggets of detail . it confirms the widely-held belief that the ipad 2 will have a front-facing camera , enabling use of the facetime videoconferencing app . it says that the 3g version will again be available on verizon and at&t , with sprint and t-mobile still shut out . but it contradicts earlier reports that apple will endow the ipad 2 with a higher-resolution screen , much as the iphone 4 had significantly higher resolution than the iphone 3gs . apple is likely still working on a higher quality ipad display -- it just wo n't be ready for the ipad 2 . so will a slightly improved apple tablet with camera be enough to persuade millions of ipad users to upgrade ? are there other bells and whistles we do n't know about yet ? we have previously reported on rumors that the new device will have an sd card slot , and that it will feature rear-facing and front-facing cameras . -lrb- click here for our comprehensive roundup of ipad 2 rumors -rrb- . we 'll know when apple 's acting ceo tim cook takes the stage , if this product timeline is accurate , in a few months ' time . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . new york -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- new york police said thursday that they will talk to an inmate who admitted to being part of the 1994 robbery and shooting of rapper tupac shakur . the inmate was quoted on the website allhiphop.com this week admitting to being a part of the attack and saying he was paid by a music mogul for it . `` detectives are going to speak to the individual , '' a new york police spokesman said early thursday morning . shakur publicly blamed the 1994 attack , which occurred at a music studio in new york , on christopher `` notorious b.i.g. '' wallace and sean `` p-diddy '' combs . while shakur survived the 1994 attack , he was fatally shot in las vegas in 1996 . wallace was shot and killed in 1997 in los angeles . both murders have not been solved . the 1994 shooting and robbing of shakur is viewed as sparking the infamous west coast versus east coast feud in rap music , which ultimately led to the shooting deaths of both wallace and shakur . the reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited . ` i 'm sure they wo n't forget their visit , ' doyle said of the four visitors under lockdown in his office along with his staff . ' i live in pittsburgh . we 're not afraid of anything , ' doyle joked , according to the hill blotter . ` all clear with nothing hazardous found . the area has been reopened , ' department spokesman shennell antrobus said in an email . the testing lasted just under two hours . the substance has not yet been identified and neither has its sender but an investigation is ongoing . fearful : capitol hill workers wait as capitol police secure a hallway in the cannon house office building after a suspicious powder was discovered at the cannon house office building office of rep. mike doyle . | new : apple is reportedly working on the next generation of ipad, with production partners already manufacturing the new model. the ipad 2 is expected to have a front-facing camera and will be available on verizon and at&t. meanwhile, a new report claims that diaper rash cream sales are up despite a decrease in diaper sales, suggesting that the economy is affecting baby's bottoms. additionally, a man has come forward claiming to have been involved in the 1994 robbery and shooting of rapper tupac shakur.; | 2,681 |
by . aladair glennie . published : . 18:56 est , 3 december 2013 . -lrb- cnn -rrb- the next time you fly to see grandma in florida , look down . the next time you take the kids on a pilgrimage to see the talking mouse or head down to south beach for some sun/sin , get a window seat and spend the moments before landing contemplating the seemingly endless swamp below . because there are few places that represent the folly of man -- and the cost of redemption -- like the everglades . on approach into miami or orlando , it just looks like squishy wasteland full of things that want to hurt you : snakes and scorpions , rats and roaches , gators and mosquitoes . -lrb- a researcher once caught 365,000 bloodthirsty bugs in a single trap in a single night . -rrb- . as you drive along the tamiami trail , it just looks like endless sawgrass , the kind that feels like walking through broken glass . `` too wet to farm , too dry to sail , too unpredictable to settle , '' as michael grunwald put it in his definitive history , `` the swamp . '' and so , a century ago , some american dreamers decided to drain the swamp . they decided to conquer that uninhabitable frontier known as florida . and long before air conditioning , bug spray and social security helped seal that vision , the army corps of engineers blasted and dug 2,000 miles of dams and dikes , ditches and pipes . | . updated : . 20:59 est , 3 december 2013 . her performance in crime thriller broadchurch helped the show become a hit . but it seems the programme 's makers think olivia colman 's understated charm would be lost on american viewers . the bafta-winning actress was snubbed for the us remake in favour of an attractive blonde star , she has revealed . while david tennant , left , will reprise his role as detective inspector alec hardy in the american version of broadchurch his co-star olivia colman , right , has been replaced by breaking bad star anna gunn . scottish actor david tennant will reprise his role as detective inspector alec hardy -- renamed emmett carver in the american version . but miss colman 's character , detective ellie miller , will be played by anna gunn , 45 , who won an emmy for her part as skyler white , the wife of a drug dealing chemistry teacher , in american show breaking bad . they did a hell of a job . a watershed built for 2 million people now supports nearly 8 million , and another 50 million tourists each year . but what they did n't know is that without this swamp , there can be no `` good life '' in florida . there can be no life . after a century of development , half the everglades is dead and the other half is on life support . this is a problem , not just for the gators and snakes . it is a problem for the eagles , panthers , snails , dolphins , hawks , manatees , flamingos , vase sponges , black bears and ghost orchids that make up the most unique , diverse wetlands in the world . and most of all , it is a problem for people . because most of the drinking water in south florida comes from the aquifers beneath the everglades . this 2 million-acre river of grass is not only the best form of hurricane protection , it also supports the multibillion-dollar fishing , shrimping and crabbing industries around the florida keys . what was once a slow-moving river of gin-clear water became so sluggish and toxic in the 1990s that most of the life in florida bay was wiped out -- and america woke up . when asked last week why she had been dropped from the cast , miss colman , 39 , said : ` i do n't know . i never got the call . ' but she has previously admitted failing to live up to the american ideal of beauty . she said : ` i do n't fit in there . really . do n't get me wrong , if hollywood calls , i 'm going , but i can . also see why they have n't called . olivia colman , left , will reprise her role as ds ellie miller in the second itv series of broadchurch next year . but the makers of the us version , to be named gracepoint , have opted for breaking bad star anna gunn , right . broadcasters are hiring only young , attractive women as on-screen sports presenters while sidelining older anchors , mps claimed yesterday . the bbc , sky sports news , channel 4 and bt sport were accused of casting aside anyone over 30 in favour of prettier , more youthful faces . channel bosses were also told they were guilty of ` nauseating political correctness ' for claiming they were using female presenters to raise interest in sport among girls and women . labour mp jim sheridan said male presenters tended to be older , fat and bald , while women were young and attractive , ` with one or two exceptions ' . fifteen years after then-gov . jeb bush smiled as bill clinton signed the most ambitious wildlife reclamation plan in history , the same army corps of engineers that was ordered to rip the everglades apart is now under orders to help it heal , to the tune of $ 13 billion as part of a larger congressional restoration plan . that story hook is what drew me here for the final episode of our first season of `` the wonder list . '' to be honest , as a veteran of a few ho-hum airboat rides , i came with really low expectations . but this place , more than any other this season , surprised me with sublime beauty , great stories and a sense of real urgency as good people try to right the wrongs of the past . nowhere else is the border between bustling civilization and untamed wilderness so narrow , which is why conservationists like to say that the everglades is a test . if we pass , we might just get to keep the planet . ` there 's a feeling out there that if you 're over 30 in the sports pundit game then you 're finished , ' he said as tv chiefs were questioned by the culture , media and sports committee . but bbc director of sport barbara slater said : ` we want a diverse mix of presenters , and we want them there on merit . ' ` i . eat a bit too much , my teeth are n't perfect , i 've got eye bags . i look . like a normal 39-year-old woman -- but in england no one minds that . ' in contrast miss gunn is no stranger to pressures placed on us actors to look glamorous , recently revealing how she accidentally gained weight while filming breaking bad . she said : ` i was actually ill while i was filming and it affected my weight . they gave me cortisone and i puffed up and gained weight . now i 'm better , thank god . i run around after two kids . and i do pilates . ' the remake -- to be called gracepoint -- will start filming in january and screen towards the end of next year on us channel fox . with broadchurch writer chris chibnall in place as executive producer , the series will follow the same plot , with the same dramatic denouement that gripped 8.3 million british viewers in april . miss colman will reprise her role when the itv drama returns to british screens for a second series next year . earlier this year , will mellor , who played psychic phone engineer steve connolly , hinted that the next series could be a prequel . he said : ` i ca n't see it being about another murder because it will be a bit too coincidental . ` it might go back to the old case that david tennant 's character did n't finish . whatever it 'll be , it 'll be fantastic . ' | travel | the everglades were drained a century ago and are now being restored . `` the wonder list '' season finale takes places in the everglades . | by . aladair glennie . published : . 18:56 est , 3 december 2013 . -lrb- cnn -rrb- the next time you fly to see grandma in florida , look down . the next time you take the kids on a pilgrimage to see the talking mouse or head down to south beach for some sun/sin , get a window seat and spend the moments before landing contemplating the seemingly endless swamp below . because there are few places that represent the folly of man -- and the cost of redemption -- like the everglades . on approach into miami or orlando , it just looks like squishy wasteland full of things that want to hurt you : snakes and scorpions , rats and roaches , gators and mosquitoes . -lrb- a researcher once caught 365,000 bloodthirsty bugs in a single trap in a single night . -rrb- . as you drive along the tamiami trail , it just looks like endless sawgrass , the kind that feels like walking through broken glass . `` too wet to farm , too dry to sail , too unpredictable to settle , '' as michael grunwald put it in his definitive history , `` the swamp . '' and so , a century ago , some american dreamers decided to drain the swamp . they decided to conquer that uninhabitable frontier known as florida . and long before air conditioning , bug spray and social security helped seal that vision , the army corps of engineers blasted and dug 2,000 miles of dams and dikes , ditches and pipes . | . updated : . 20:59 est , 3 december 2013 . her performance in crime thriller broadchurch helped the show become a hit . but it seems the programme 's makers think olivia colman 's understated charm would be lost on american viewers . the bafta-winning actress was snubbed for the us remake in favour of an attractive blonde star , she has revealed . while david tennant , left , will reprise his role as detective inspector alec hardy in the american version of broadchurch his co-star olivia colman , right , has been replaced by breaking bad star anna gunn . scottish actor david tennant will reprise his role as detective inspector alec hardy -- renamed emmett carver in the american version . but miss colman 's character , detective ellie miller , will be played by anna gunn , 45 , who won an emmy for her part as skyler white , the wife of a drug dealing chemistry teacher , in american show breaking bad . they did a hell of a job . a watershed built for 2 million people now supports nearly 8 million , and another 50 million tourists each year . but what they did n't know is that without this swamp , there can be no `` good life '' in florida . there can be no life . after a century of development , half the everglades is dead and the other half the second itv series of broadchurch next year . but the makers of the us version , to be named gracepoint , have opted for breaking bad star anna gunn , right . broadcasters are hiring only young , attractive women as on-screen sports presenters while sidelining older anchors , mps claimed yesterday . the bbc , sky sports news , channel 4 and bt sport were accused of casting aside anyone over 30 in favour of prettier , more youthful faces . channel bosses were also told they were guilty of ` nauseating political correctness ' for claiming they were using female presenters to raise interest in sport among girls and women . labour mp jim sheridan said male presenters tended to be older , fat and bald , while women were young and attractive , ` with one or two exceptions ' . fifteen years after then-gov . jeb bush smiled as bill clinton signed the most ambitious wildlife reclamation plan in history , the same army corps of engineers that was ordered to rip the everglades apart is now under orders to help it heal , to the tune of $ 13 billion as part of a larger congressional restoration plan . that story hook is what drew me here for the final episode of our first season of `` the wonder list . '' to be honest , as a veteran of a few ho-hum airboat rides , i came with really low expectations . but this place , more than any other this season , surprised me with sublime beauty , great stories and a sense of real urgency as good people try to right the wrongs of the past . nowhere else is the border between bustling civilization and untamed wilderness so narrow , which is why conservationists like to say that the everglades is a test . if we pass , we might just get to keep the planet . ` there 's a feeling out there that if you 're over 30 in the sports pundit game then you 're finished , ' he said as tv chiefs were questioned by the culture , media and sports committee . but bbc director of sport barbara slater said : ` we want a diverse mix of presenters , and we want them there on merit . ' ` i . eat a bit too much , my teeth are n't perfect , i 've got eye bags . i look . like a normal 39-year-old woman -- but in england no one minds that . ' in contrast miss gunn is no stranger to pressures placed on us actors to look glamorous , recently revealing how she accidentally gained weight while filming breaking bad . she said : ` i was actually ill while i was filming and it affected my weight . they gave me cortisone and i puffed up and gained weight . now i 'm better , thank god . i run around after two kids . and i do pilates . | The article discusses the Everglades, a vast wetland area in Florida, and its significance. It highlights how human attempts to drain and develop the area have led to environmental degradation, and how conservation efforts are underway to restore the ecosystem. The author reflects on the importance of preserving the Everglades, citing its unique biodiversity and the impact of human actions on the environment. | 2,681 |
paige vanzant proved she is more than just hype with a dominant performance over felice herrig . the 21-year-old , one of the few ufc athletes to be awarded an individual contract with reebok , never looked troubled over the three rounds . vanzant was declared the winner by lop-sided scores of 30-26 , 30-26 and 30-27 in just her second fight in the promotion . paige vanzant was never in trouble as she dominated felice herrig for he second ufc victory . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- three people were taken to a hospital and others were treated at an airport after an aruba-to-miami flight encountered turbulence while making its initial descent into miami , an american airlines spokesman said . the incident occurred tuesday night aboard flight 1780 , about 30 minutes before it landed at 6:06 p.m. , matt miller said . two flight attendants and one passenger were taken to a hospital , where they were treated and released , and a handful of other passengers received medical attention at the miami airport , miller said . `` it appears that we had approximately 12 patients , '' said michelle fayed , a spokeswoman for miami-dade fire . the turbulence lasted about 15 seconds , miller said . the boeing 757 's seat belt sign was on at the time , and nothing on radar showed turbulence was in the area . the flight left aruba at 3:30 p.m. , carrying 185 passengers and a crew of six , miller said . a north carolina man has been charged following the fatal shooting of his girlfriend , who was six months pregnant , and whose baby survived . daniel steele , 25 , was arrested at his home in raleigh not long after the shooting which occurred at approximately 9.40 pm on saturday night . kimberly dianne richardson , 25 , was rushed to hospital but died in the early hours of sunday . by . emma innes . published : . 15:27 est , 29 august 2013 . | . kimberly dianne richardson , left , was rushed to hospital in raleigh , north carolina , but died in the early hours of sunday . daniel steele , right , has been arrested and charged with murder . her baby , a girl , survived and is being cared for at wakemed hospital . steele was taken into custody and has been charged with murder . the shooting occurred in the 3600 block of sumner boulevard , near triangle town center . disastrous trip , dream photo ? show us . turbulence terrifies you ? buckle up . turbulence tales : ` it was just so terrifying ' vanzant lays into herrig on her way to a lop-sided points victory in new jersey . vanzant celebrates her victory over herrig as she continues her rise in the ufc . turbulence injures three flight attendants on flight to miami . richardson from youngsville , north carolina , was a jewelry consultant who had previously been married to a soldier nine years her senior before she began dating steele . updated : . 15:27 est , 29 august 2013 . it 's always nice to get a ` like ' when you post a status or photograph on facebook , but research has revealed that the brains of those who use the social networking site the most are more affected by the feedback they receive than less regular users . ` it 's like my birthday every time i walk out to the cage , ' the strawweight said . ` i 'm here for the fun of it and i 'm so thankful . i ca n't believe i made it through that fight . it only goes up from here . ' i started crying before the fight was over . ' vanzant , who has only fought six times as a professional , landed several knees after the opening bell of the first round and never let up . she stayed on top of the more experienced herrig and landed fist after fist to her opponent 's face before pinning her against the cage in the third round and making sure of the result with a serious of brutal elbows to the head . vanzant was 18 when she won her first professional bout in texas and stepped up to the all-women invicta promotion in january 2013 . and , hot on the heels of ronda rousey , the ufc may just have its next female superstar . herrig and vanzant grapple in their one-sided women 's strawweight bout . herrig struggled to impose herself on the fight despite having much more experience . richardson was six months pregnant and her child - a girl - has safely delivered at a local hospital . scientists have discovered that reward circuits in the brain linked to food , money , sex and reputation can predict how likely a person is to use facebook . researchers found that those whose nucleus accumbens in the brain responded most strongly to positive feedback were the same people who used the social networking site most intently . reward circuits in the brain linked to food , money , sex and reputation can predict how likely a person is to use facebook , according to a new study . the nucleus accumbens is a ` small but critical ' part of the brain which processes rewards . dr dar meshi , of germany 's freie university , looked at the activity in this part of the brain in 31 people and compared the results to the people 's facebook usage . dr meshi said : ` as human beings , we evolved to care about our reputation . in today 's world , one way we 're able to manage our reputation is by using social media websites like facebook . ' crime scene : the shooting occurred in the 3600 block of sumner boulevard , near triangle town center in raleigh , north carolina . facebook was chosen for the study because interactions on the website are carried out in view of the user 's friends , and the public , and can affect their reputation . people whose nucleus accumbens structure in the brain responds most strongly to positive feedback are most likely to use facebook intently . ` liking ' someone is positive social feedback , and can be considered related to their reputation . participants completed a questionnaire to show how many friends they had and how many minutes they spent on facebook . they also participated in a video interview , and were then told whether people thought highly of them . researchers recorded functional neuroimaging -lrb- fmri -rrb- of the participants ' brains during these procedures . results showed that participants who received positive feedback about themselves produced stronger activation of the nucleus accumbens than when they saw the positive feedback that another person received . the strength of this difference corresponded to participants ' reported intensity of facebook use . dr meshi said : ` our study reveals that the processing of social gains in reputation in the left nucleus accumbens predicts the intensity of facebook use across individuals . ` these findings expand upon our present knowledge of nucleus accumbens function as it relates to complex human behaviour . ' dr meshi said it was not known if the results showed that positive social feedback drives people to interact on social media , or if sustained use of social media changes the way positive social feedback is processed by the brain . the report was published in the journal frontiers in human neuroscience . | news | kimberly dianne richardson , 25 , was rushed to hospital in raleigh , north carolina , but died in the early hours of sunday . daniel steele , 25 , has been arrested and charged with murder . richardson was six months pregnant and her child - a girl - was safely delivered at a local hospital . | paige vanzant proved she is more than just hype with a dominant performance over felice herrig . the 21-year-old , one of the few ufc athletes to be awarded an individual contract with reebok , never looked troubled over the three rounds . vanzant was declared the winner by lop-sided scores of 30-26 , 30-26 and 30-27 in just her second fight in the promotion . paige vanzant was never in trouble as she dominated felice herrig for he second ufc victory . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- three people were taken to a hospital and others were treated at an airport after an aruba-to-miami flight encountered turbulence while making its initial descent into miami , an american airlines spokesman said . the incident occurred tuesday night aboard flight 1780 , about 30 minutes before it landed at 6:06 p.m. , matt miller said . two flight attendants and one passenger were taken to a hospital , where they were treated and released , and a handful of other passengers received medical attention at the miami airport , miller said . `` it appears that we had approximately 12 patients , '' said michelle fayed , a spokeswoman for miami-dade fire . the turbulence lasted about 15 seconds , miller said . the boeing 757 's seat belt sign was on at the time , and nothing on radar showed turbulence was in the area . the flight left aruba at 3:30 p.m. , carrying 185 passengers and a crew of six , miller said . a their one-sided women 's strawweight bout . herrig struggled to impose herself on the fight despite having much more experience . richardson was six months pregnant and her child - a girl - has safely delivered at a local hospital . scientists have discovered that reward circuits in the brain linked to food , money , sex and reputation can predict how likely a person is to use facebook . researchers found that those whose nucleus accumbens in the brain responded most strongly to positive feedback were the same people who used the social networking site most intently . reward circuits in the brain linked to food , money , sex and reputation can predict how likely a person is to use facebook , according to a new study . the nucleus accumbens is a ` small but critical ' part of the brain which processes rewards . dr dar meshi , of germany 's freie university , looked at the activity in this part of the brain in 31 people and compared the results to the people 's facebook usage . dr meshi said : ` as human beings , we evolved to care about our reputation . in today 's world , one way we 're able to manage our reputation is by using social media websites like facebook . ' crime scene : the shooting occurred in the 3600 block of sumner boulevard , near triangle town center in raleigh , north carolina . facebook was chosen for the study because interactions on the website are carried out in view of the user 's friends , and the public , and can affect their reputation . people whose nucleus accumbens structure in the brain responds most strongly to positive feedback are most likely to use facebook intently . ` liking ' someone is positive social feedback , and can be considered related to their reputation . participants completed a questionnaire to show how many friends they had and how many minutes they spent on facebook . they also participated in a video interview , and were then told whether people thought highly of them . researchers recorded functional neuroimaging -lrb- fmri -rrb- of the participants ' brains during these procedures . results showed that participants who received positive feedback about themselves produced stronger activation of the nucleus accumbens than when they saw the positive feedback that another person received . the strength of this difference corresponded to participants ' reported intensity of facebook use . dr meshi said : ` our study reveals that the processing of social gains in reputation in the left nucleus accumbens predicts the intensity of facebook use across individuals . ` these findings expand upon our present knowledge of nucleus accumbens function as it relates to complex human behaviour . ' dr meshi said it was not known if the results showed that positive social feedback drives people to interact on social media , or if sustained use of social media changes the way positive social feedback is processed by the brain . the report was published in the journal frontiers in human neuroscience . | news : paige vanzant dominates felice herrig in ufc fight ; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- delta air lines ceo richard anderson said friday he objects to the federal transportation security administration's move this week to allow small pocketknives on airplanes. `` these items have been banned for more than 11 years and will add little value to the customer security process flow in relation to the additional risk for our cabin staff and customers, '' anderson said in a letter to the head of the tsa. tsa administrator john pistole said the move brings the united states into alignment with international rules and are keeping with his `` risk-based security '' approach. under the new rules, knives with blades no longer than 2.36 inches -lrb- 6 centimeters -rrb- and less than a half-inch wide will be allowed in airline cabins as long as the blade is retractable and does not lock into place. razorblades and box cutters are still prohibited. the rules also allow passengers to carry two golf clubs, toy bats or other sports sticks -- such as ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and pool cues -- aboard in carry-on luggage. knives on a plane? really? the suit stems from the winklevosses'claim that facebook co-founder and ceo mark zuckerberg stole their idea for the social-networking site. zuckerberg and facebook deny the allegations, but agreed to the risk of eating fresh produce it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times, '' said dr. christopher perkins, the texas department's medical director said in a statement. cnn's joe sutton contributed to this report. with both the district court and appeals court in agreement, it seems this may be the end of the winklevosses'claim to any additional shares of facebook. `` for whatever reason, they -lrb- the winklevosses -rrb- now want to back out. like the district court, we see no basis for allowing them to do so, '' kozinski wrote. `` at some point, litigation must come to an end. that point has now been reached. '' © 2010 mashable.com. all rights reserved. kip hawley, who oversaw the tsa from 2005 to 2009, said the search for knives interferes with the search for objects such as bombs and toxins that can threaten aircraft. but others have sharply criticized the change, which was announced this week. they include the flight attendants union coalition, a nearly 90,000-member group that has launched a campaign to reverse the tsa's decision. former flight attendant tiffany hawk is `` stupefied '' by the move, `` especially since the process that turns checkpoints into maddening logjams -- removing shoes, liquids and computers -- remains unchanged, '' she wrote in an opinion column for cnn. they were taken to jackson-ryder trauma center at jackson memorial hospital in miami. carozza said sunday night in a statement that the 21-year-old musician `` was in an accident. '' trav told cnn sunday night in an e-mail he visited kingston at the hospital and `` he is good in stable condition. '' earlier sunday, kingston posted the following message on his twitter account, which has more than 1.5 million followers :. `` south beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!... '' the miami-born artist changed his name from kisean anderson to kingston to reflect his jamaican heritage. he shot to fame in 2007 when his debut song `` beautiful girls '' became a no. 1 hit in the united states. cnn's alan duke contributed to this report. and veda shook, president of the association of flight attendants, said the move is `` completely unnecessary '' and `` makes no sense. '' rather than freeing up time, she predicted that security officers will get more bogged down testing and measuring the knives to see if they meet the criteria. `` how big is this knife? is it long enough? is it wide enough? does it lock? does it not lock? that is going to create confusion at the checkpoint, '' shook told cnn's anderson cooper on friday night. ``... we're all better off, and we're all safer, without weapons on board the aircraft. '' the delta chief is among those critical voices, saying that he and his airline's flight attendants `` share -lrb- the same -rrb- legitimate concerns. '' `` if the purpose is to increase security checkpoint flow, there are much more effective steps we can take together to streamline the security checkpoints with risk-based screening mechanisms, '' anderson said. cnn's joe sutton contributed to | 2,681 |
former world champion ken doherty is on the brink of exiting the betfred world snooker championships in the final qualifying round . doherty , who lifted the title in 1997 , trails mark davis 8-1 after the first session of their third-round qualifier at ponds forge in sheffield . the 45-year-old faces an uphill battle to avoid becoming the third crucible winner to crash out this week , with peter ebdon and steve davis having lost in the second round . digital delivery of music . caught up with physical formats like cds as a money stream for . the first time last year , the trade association ifpi said on . the singer also posted a supportive message to embattled stars kirsten stewart and robert pattinson . she recently caused a stir when she unveiled her new perfume ad , starring herself , naked , with only ` tiny men ' crawling over her to protect her modesty . but it appears lady gaga has n't tired of baring flesh for her fans . the 26-year-old tweeted a snap of herself apparently fully naked , sitting in an armchair , hugging her legs to her chest . baring all ? lady gaga tweeted this extremely revealing picture of herself sitting in an armchair . ken doherty is just two frames away from going out of world championships qualifying in sheffield . doherty enjoys a pint of guinness after winning the world championships in 1997 . graeme dott , another former champion , must come from behind on wednesday to book his place in the main draw as he trails world number 52 yu delu 5-4 . elsewhere , former world championship runner-up matthew stevens leads joe swail 5-4 as he bids for a first crucible appearance since 2013 . tuesday . it came , however , as overall global sales of $ 14.97 billion . fell marginally from 2013 . the report also named the year 's top-selling album - the ` frozen ' soundtrack , which sold 10 million copies , while pharrell williams ' ` happy ' was the top single , selling 13.9 million copies . taylor swift famously removed her music from spotify . digital formats have now caught up with physical sales of music for the first time . piracy and free internet sites remain a huge problem for anindustry still reeling from the impact of turning music intodigital form , which encouraged copying , bootlegs and free musicsites , and led to a collapse in sales from $ 40 billion in 1999 . ifpi , the international federation of the phonographic . industry , said in an annual report , that while revenues were . down 0.4 percent in 2014 from the previous year , digital . formats , including streaming and downloads , had finally caught . up with physical formats , with each accounting for about 46 . graeme dott is a former world champion , winning the showpiece event at the crucible in 2006 . percent of the market . the vinyl format has had a renaissance and now accounts for 2 percent of revenues . performance rights and film and related . revenues made up the balance . ` we have overall a positive picture , with the biggest . market , the u.s. , growing and the third biggest market in the . world , germany , growing as well , ' edgar berger , chairman and . ceo international of sony music entertainment , said at a news . conference . despite her penchant for stepping out in little more than underwear -lrb- embellished with a variety of eye-catching accessories , naturally -rrb- , this is potentially the most skin gaga has ever shown in public . at the risk of looking too closely , gaga appears to be wearing a deceptively flesh-coloured thong . she seems to be wearing almost no make-up in the picture , wearing her long blonde hair loose . the singer has also found time to show her support for embattled stars kirsten stewart and robert pattinson . ` if we keep the current trajectory the industry will . inevitably grow , ' he said , adding his view that paid . subscriptions to streaming services ` will be the predominant . performer ' . hardly a break from the norm : gaga has made a habit of performing in little more than underwear . the couple have dominated headlines since news emerged that kirsten cheated on her twilight co-star with snow white and the huntsman director rupert sanders , 41 . gaga tweeted : ` geez this kirstew rob stuff is brutal . makes me sad the way press acts . hope they 're ok ' . meanwhile gaga is continuing on her quest for world domination by landing her silver screen debut role . the telephone singer has been cast in machete kills , the sequel to robert rodriquez film machete . but the ifpi also noted some dark clouds ahead for the . industry , including the impact of free delivery of music over . internet sites such as youtube and dailymotion.com , and the . desire of chinese consumers to get their music for free . the industry group said it was pushing for legal changes to . be made in europe , and eventually elsewhere , so that youtube , . dailymotion and others could no longer contend they are ` safe . harbours ' , immune from copyright violation because users post . music and other content themselves . jay-z and a host of celebrities recently launched tidal in a bid to make more money from streaming services . ` companies that play the role of distributing , monetising , . multi-talented : the telephone singer has been cast in machete kills , the sequel to robert rodriquez film machete . in the first picture of her embodying the role of la chameleón , gaga can be seen holding a pistol still steaming with smoke , as she seductively poses with a dead white wolf draped around her . with a shadow cast across her face , the grammy-winner strikes a pose while dripping with jewels and smouldering in suspenders and marilyn monroe-inspired hairstyling . the excited 26-year-old tweeted : ` yes its true , i will be making my debut as an actress ln the amazing machete kills by @rodriguez im -lrb- sic -rrb- so excited !!! ah ! filming was insane . ' she delivered her message after the 44-year-old filmmaker broke the news : ' i just finished working with @ladygaga on @machetekills , she kicked so much ass ! holy smokes . blown away ! ' promoting do n't belong in the ` safe harbours ' , ' ifpi chief . executive frances moore said . she noted that streaming sites such as spotify and deezer . which pay the industry for music rights had contributed some . $ 1.6 billion in revenues on the basis of having about 140 . million users while the free internet sites , with a billion . users , paid something over $ 641 million . berger said there was a ' a piracy issue that needs to be . fought in china ' , adding without piracy instead of ranking in . 19th place globally for music revenues , it would be in the top . five . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | entertainment | the singer also posted a supportive message to embattled stars kirsten stewart and robert pattinson . | former world champion ken doherty is on the brink of exiting the betfred world snooker championships in the final qualifying round . doherty , who lifted the title in 1997 , trails mark davis 8-1 after the first session of their third-round qualifier at ponds forge in sheffield . the 45-year-old faces an uphill battle to avoid becoming the third crucible winner to crash out this week , with peter ebdon and steve davis having lost in the second round . digital delivery of music . caught up with physical formats like cds as a money stream for . the first time last year , the trade association ifpi said on . the singer also posted a supportive message to embattled stars kirsten stewart and robert pattinson . she recently caused a stir when she unveiled her new perfume ad , starring herself , naked , with only ` tiny men ' crawling over her to protect her modesty . but it appears lady gaga has n't tired of baring flesh for her fans . the 26-year-old tweeted a snap of herself apparently fully naked , sitting in an armchair , hugging her legs to her chest . baring all ? lady gaga tweeted this extremely revealing picture of herself sitting in an armchair . ken doherty is just two frames away from going out of world championships qualifying in sheffield . doherty enjoys a pint of guinness after winning the world championships in 1997 . graeme dott , another former champion , must come from format has had a renaissance and now accounts for 2 percent of revenues . performance rights and film and related . revenues made up the balance . ` we have overall a positive picture , with the biggest . market , the u.s. , growing and the third biggest market in the . world , germany , growing as well , ' edgar berger , chairman and . ceo international of sony music entertainment , said at a news . conference . despite her penchant for stepping out in little more than underwear -lrb- embellished with a variety of eye-catching accessories , naturally -rrb- , this is potentially the most skin gaga has ever shown in public . at the risk of looking too closely , gaga appears to be wearing a deceptively flesh-coloured thong . she seems to be wearing almost no make-up in the picture , wearing her long blonde hair loose . the singer has also found time to show her support for embattled stars kirsten stewart and robert pattinson . ` if we keep the current trajectory the industry will . inevitably grow , ' he said , adding his view that paid . subscriptions to streaming services ` will be the predominant . performer ' . hardly a break from the norm : gaga has made a habit of performing in little more than underwear . the couple have dominated headlines since news emerged that kirsten cheated on her twilight co-star with snow white and the huntsman director rupert sanders , 41 . gaga tweeted : ` geez this kirstew rob stuff is brutal . makes me sad the way press acts . hope they 're ok ' . meanwhile gaga is continuing on her quest for world domination by landing her silver screen debut role . the telephone singer has been cast in machete kills , the sequel to robert rodriquez film machete . but the ifpi also noted some dark clouds ahead for the . industry , including the impact of free delivery of music over . internet sites such as youtube and dailymotion.com , and the . desire of chinese consumers to get their music for free . the industry group said it was pushing for legal changes to . be made in europe , and eventually elsewhere , so that youtube , . dailymotion and others could no longer contend they are ` safe . harbours ' , immune from copyright violation because users post . music and other content themselves . jay-z and a host of celebrities recently launched tidal in a bid to make more money from streaming services . ` companies that play the role of distributing , monetising , . multi-talented : the telephone singer has been cast in machete kills , the sequel to robert rodriquez film machete . in the first picture of her embodying the role of la chameleón , gaga can be seen holding a pistol still steaming with smoke , as she seductively poses with a dead white wolf draped around her . with a shadow cast across her face , the grammy-winner strikes a pose while dripping with jewels and smouldering in suspenders and marilyn monroe-inspired hairstyling . the excited 26-year-old tweeted : ` yes its true , i will be making my debut as an actress ln the amazing machete kills by @rodriguez im -lrb- sic -rrb- so excited !!! ah ! filming was insane . ' she delivered her message after the 44-year-old filmmaker broke the news : ' i just finished working with @ladygaga on @machetekills , she kicked so much ass ! holy smokes . blown away ! ' promoting do n't belong in the ` safe harbours ' , ' ifpi chief . executive frances moore said . she noted that streaming sites such as spotify and deezer . which pay the industry for music rights had contributed some . $ 1.6 billion in revenues on the basis of having about 140 . million users while the free internet sites , with a billion . users , paid something over $ 641 million . berger said there was a ' a piracy issue that needs to be . fought in china ' , adding without piracy instead of ranking in . 19th place globally for music revenues , it would be in the top . five . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Lady Gaga posts a nude photo of herself on Twitter, showing support for Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. She has also landed a role in the upcoming film "Machete Kills". Meanwhile, Ken Doherty is struggling in the World Snooker Championships, trailing Mark Davis 8-1. The music industry sees a rise in digital revenue, with streaming services contributing to growth. However, there are concerns about piracy and free music delivery on websites like YouTube. | 2,681 |
theo walcott will finally open formal talks about his future in the next two weeks . the 26-year-old has got just over 12 months left on his current # 90,000-a-week deal which has alerted liverpool and manchester city , who are keen on the england winger . and walcott is scheduled to sit down with gunners chiefs over the next fortnight as the club look to resolve his future one way or another . -lrb- rollingstone.com -rrb- -- prince promised he 'd bring his `` welcome 2 america '' series of east coast concerts on `` a purple day in december , '' and now we know what that purple day will be : . according to new york r&b station wbls , prince will kick off a three-night stand at east rutherford , new jersey 's izod center on december 14th -lrb- with the other shows scheduled for the 15th and 17th -rrb- , then cross the hudson river for a december 19th concert at new york 's madison square garden . prince will also play msg on december 29th -lrb- the night before phish takes over the venue for their new year 's eve stand -rrb- . expect more dates to be announced . by . ellie zolfagharifard . facial recognition is helping improve everything from gaming to fighting crime - and now it could help in the battle against cat obesity . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . scroll down for video . two mothers who dramatically rescued a baby and group of young girls from rising tides were horrified to discover onlookers filming the incident instead of helping them . an 18-month-old baby and three girls - aged three , six and eight - were trapped on a sandbank at blackpool beach while out walking during the school break . but when it was obvious they had found themselves in trouble , those perched on the nearby pier did nothing to help - instead , they took out their smartphones to record the drama . two mothers saved the lives of three girls and a baby after the youngsters were trapped by the rising tide . the mirror reported the two mothers held the baby and young girls ' heads above the rising tide until volunteer lifeboats reached them . the hottest live photos of the week . live nation , the `` welcome 2 america '' promoters , have yet to offer tickets ; wbls writes that all five shows will go on sale october 30th . guests maceo parker , cassandra wilson , janelle monae , sheila e. , mint condition , esperanza spalding , sinbad , the new power generation and more will join prince at the shows , which the fan site prince.org hypothesizes guesses will also include a string of after-concert concerts at harlem 's apollo theatre , the site of prince 's `` welcome 2 america '' announcement . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . lifeboat crew member nathan lee told the paper : ` they thought they were going to die . one mum was disgusted people were filming it all on cameras , not helping . theo walcott will open talks with arsenal in the next two weeks as the club look to resolve his future . walcott , pictured arriving at turf moor on saturday , has struggled for playing time so far this season . ' a few more minutes and none of them would be here . ' the incident serves as just another reminder of the dangers of rising tides after more than 60 spectators had to be rescued at the boat race in london on saturday . lifeboats were deployed to transport the onlookers from the shore after they became trapped on the edge of the river thames . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl are able to calculate how much a cat has eaten . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the england winger has attracted interest from premier league duo manchester city and liverpool . gunners boss arsene wenger has said negotiations have taken place but walcott has publicly denied that . liverpool manager brendan rodgers views walcott as a potential replacement for raheem sterling , whose future at anfield is unclear . walcott will wait to discover how he fits into wenger 's plans before making a decision on his future . video footage showed a group of at least 40 people stranded by the rising waters after watching the rowing race between oxford and cambridge universities . a boy , reportedly eight years old , was also rescued from an embankment after he became separated from his mother , while seven people were evacuated from chiswick eyot when they were cut off by the rising tide . the rnli said it was a ` surprise ' to find so many spectators in trouble and the number was ` significantly greater ' than in previous years . many were unaware that they would be exposed to the substantial wash from the flotilla following the races and from the rising tide , it said . as a result many were cut off and found themselves with limited options to reach higher ground . he has been a peripheral figure this season and wants to be playing regularly at the age of 26 . but with the likes of danny welbeck , alexis sanchez , mesut ozil , alex oxlade-chamberlain and santi cazorla all vying for attacking positions , walcott could struggle for first team opportunities . walcott , pictured in training last week , is looking for assurances over his role in arsene wenger 's squad . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . it also provides better food suggestions for cat owners to keep their cats in shape . owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . the idea came about after the bistro 's creator , mu-chi sung , discovered that his pet cat momo developed pancreatitis and had stopped eating . chiswick rnli station manager wayne bellamy said : ` this incident showed once more that the tidal thames can catch people unaware . ' but the realisation came late , as mr sung 's other pets had been eating momo 's food while she was wasting away . the product is currently in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo with 29 days left to go . the gadget has an expected retail price for # 175 -lrb- $ 299 -rrb- but early backers can order bistro on indiegogo now for half the price . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . spectators line the banks of the river thames to watch the bny mellon boat race in london on saturday . the information is then send via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' cat owners can even watch their cats feeding in real-time via the app . ` it 's like having a full-time nanny taking care of your kitties , ' 42ark says . the 26-year-old has just over 12 months remaining on his current # 90,000-a-week contract . | entertainment | prince is performing december 14th , 15th , and 17th at new jersey 's izod center . prince is also playing december 19th and 29th at new york 's madison square garden . tickets for all five `` welcome 2 america '' concerts will go on sale october 30th . | theo walcott will finally open formal talks about his future in the next two weeks . the 26-year-old has got just over 12 months left on his current # 90,000-a-week deal which has alerted liverpool and manchester city , who are keen on the england winger . and walcott is scheduled to sit down with gunners chiefs over the next fortnight as the club look to resolve his future one way or another . -lrb- rollingstone.com -rrb- -- prince promised he 'd bring his `` welcome 2 america '' series of east coast concerts on `` a purple day in december , '' and now we know what that purple day will be : . according to new york r&b station wbls , prince will kick off a three-night stand at east rutherford , new jersey 's izod center on december 14th -lrb- with the other shows scheduled for the 15th and 17th -rrb- , then cross the hudson river for a december 19th concert at new york 's madison square garden . prince will also play msg on december 29th -lrb- the night before phish takes over the venue for their new year 's eve stand -rrb- . expect more dates to be announced . by . ellie zolfagharifard . facial recognition is helping improve everything from gaming to fighting crime - and now it could help in the battle against cat obesity . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . scroll down for video . two mothers who dramatically rescued a baby and group of young girls from rising tides were horrified to discover onlookers filming the incident instead of helping them . an 18-month-old baby and three girls - aged three , six and eight - were trapped on a sandbank at blackpool beach while out walking during the school break . but when it was obvious they had found themselves in trouble , those perched on the nearby pier did nothing to help - instead , they took out their smartphones to record the drama . two mothers saved the lives of three girls and a baby after the youngsters were trapped by the rising tide . the mirror reported the two mothers held the baby and young girls ' heads above the rising tide until volunteer lifeboats reached them . the hottest live photos of the week . live nation , the `` welcome 2 america '' promoters , have yet to offer tickets ; wbls writes that all five shows will go on sale october 30th . guests maceo parker , cassandra wilson , janelle monae , sheila e. , mint condition , esperanza spalding , sinbad , the new power generation and more will join prince at the shows , which the fan site prince.org hypothesizes guesses will also include a string of after-concert concerts at harlem 's apollo theatre , the site of prince 's `` welcome 2 america '' announcement . copyright © 2010 rolling stone . a new gadget that uses ` cutting-edge cat facial recognition technology ' promises to monitor our feline friends ' appetites and alert owners to any problems . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the information is then sent via wi-fi to a connected smartphone app where owners can keep tabs on their pet 's ` diet history ' . lifeboat crew member nathan lee told the paper : ` they thought they were going to die . one mum was disgusted people were filming it all on cameras , not helping . theo walcott will open talks with arsenal in the next two weeks as the club look to resolve his future . walcott , pictured arriving at turf moor on saturday , has struggled for playing time so far this season . ' a few more minutes and none of them would be here . ' the incident serves as just another reminder of the dangers of rising tides after more than 60 spectators had to be rescued at the boat race in london on saturday . lifeboats were deployed to transport the onlookers from the shore after they became trapped on the edge of the river thames . the system analyses the history automatically to find out about abnormal intake and warn the owner if necessary . weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl are able to calculate how much a cat has eaten . the bistro system , created by taiwanese company 42ark , uses a camera at the front of a feeder to identify each of the cats . alongside the camera , weight sensors beneath both the animal and the bowl calculate how much they have eaten . the england winger has attracted interest from premier league duo manchester city and liverpool . gunners boss arsene wenger has said negotiations have taken place but walcott has publicly denied that . liverpool manager brendan rodgers views walcott as a potential replacement for raheem sterling , whose future at anfield is unclear . walcott will wait to discover how he fits into wenger 's plans before making a decision on his future . video footage showed a group of at least 40 people stranded by the rising waters after watching the rowing race between oxford and cambridge universities . a boy , reportedly eight years old , was also rescued from an embankment after he became separated from his mother , while seven people were evacuated from chiswick eyot when they were cut off by the rising tide . the rnli said it was a ` surprise ' to find so many spectators in trouble and the | Entertainment news includes Theo Walcott's upcoming talks about his future with Arsenal, Prince's "Welcome 2 America" concert series, and a new gadget using facial recognition technology to monitor cat appetites and alert owners to potential problems. Additionally, a dramatic rescue of a baby and three girls from rising tides at Blackpool Beach highlights the importance of helping others in need. | 2,681 |
a nine-year-old girl is pregnant after suffering horrific sexual abuse at the hands of isis militants in northern iraq , aid workers report . the yazidi girl has recently been released after nearly a year as a prisoner in the islamic state , where women and young girls from the religious minority are known to be kept as ` sex slaves ' . bayern munich had to make do without four important first-team stars as pep guardiola 's side attempted to overturn a 3-1 deficit against porto on tuesday night . injured quartet franck ribery , mehdi benatia , david alaba and arjen robben were forced to watch on from the sidelines as the german giants bid to reach the champions league semi-finals . however , the absence of robben and co appeared to make no difference as bayern raced into a 5-0 lead at half-time before claiming a 6-1 victory to win the tie 7-4 on aggregate . injured trio franck ribery , mehdi benatia and david alaba chat ahead of bayern 's clash with porto . injured ribery acknowledges a steward before taking a seat at the allianz arena on tuesday night . ribery looks on as former roma defender benatia chats with the france international in the dugout . earlier this week , more than 200 yazidi women , children and elderly were released near kirkuk , northern iraq after being taken by isis militants last june . scroll down for video . released : an elderly yazidi man is being cared for by peshmerga troops while a young girl cries as she is being offered water by a kurdish soldier after their release near kirkuk , northern iraq . fear : the 216 prisoners , including 40 children , believed they were being led to their execution , but instead , were piled onto minibuses that drove them to a handover southwest of kirkuk . while ribery , benatia and alaba chatted in the home dugout ahead of kick-off , holland international arjen robben was in front of the mic doing some punditry alongside bayern goalkeeping legend oliver kahn . ribery missed the game after failing to recover from a recent ankle injury while former roma defender benatia faces another two weeks out with a groin problem . robben was unavailable for the encounter with an abdominal injury . david alaba , meanwhile , is set for a month on the sidelines having partially ruptured knee ligaments playing for austria at the start of april . relief : a newly released yazidi woman reacts upon her arrival in the village of himera , southwest of kirkuk , after she and hundreds of other yazidis had been held captive since last summer . around 40,000 people were kidnapped at gunpoint when islamic state fighters attacked yazidi villages last summer . hundreds have been able to return , either by fleeing or being set free by isis , and the nine-year-old is among them . according to aid workers , she was ` sexually abused by no fewer than ten men ' , while in captivity inside the self-proclaimed caliphate . ` most of them were front-line fighters or suicide bombers who are given girls as a reward , ' yousif daoud , a canadian-based aid worker told the toronto star . ` this girl is so young she could die if she delivers a baby , ' he added . ` even a caesarian section is dangerous . the abuse she has suffered left her mentally and physically traumatized . ' free at last : a mother hugs here young child in celebration at being released . the freed yazidis were taken away by ambulances and buses to receive treatment and care . yazidi families embrace after isis let them go . about 40 children were among those released . the united nations said last month that the islamic state may have committed genocide against the minority . the nine-year-old was taken to germany by a kurdish charity earlier this week , where she is receiving medical care , the newspaper reported . this comes after the release of 216 yazidi prisoners who had been held captive since last summer when isis militants attacked their villages in the area around sinjar in northwestern iraq . the freed prisoners said that they had been led to believe they were being led to their execution , but instead , were piled onto a minibus that drove them to peshmerga positions . the yazidis , made up of women , children and the elderly , are said to be in poor health and bearing signs of abuse and neglect . bayern had just 14 fit players to choose from against porto in the first leg but tore the portuguese giants apart at the allianz arena to progress . holland international arjen robben was pictured doing punditry alongside bayern legend oliver kahn -lrb- right -rrb- . general hiwa abdullah , a peshmerga commander in the northern iraqi city of kirkuk , said that about 40 children are among those released , some of whom were too exhausted and disoriented to speak . no reason was given for the release of the prisoners , which took place in himera just southwest of kirkuk , 180 miles north of baghdad . emotional scenes : once the yazidi prisoners , made up of women , children and the elderly , realised they were not being executed but freed , many broke down by the roadside . newly released members of the yazidi minority , including one girl with an injured leg , wait for medical help after being set free by isis . saved : an officer from the kurdish forces carries an elderly yazidi woman at the checkpoint in near kirkuk . the freed yazidis were taken away by ambulances and buses to receive treatment and care . one elderly woman said she had been captured by the insurgents last august when they overpowered kurdish forces in the sinjar area and proceeded to purge its yazidi population , killing hundreds and taking thousands captive . bayern munich wideman robben was unavailable for the champions league clash with an abdominal injury . the woman , who asked not to be named , said she had told her son and two young daughters to run away as the militants closed in , but stayed behind herself because she was unwell and did not want to slow them down . ' i had lost hope of seeing my children again , but today it has happened , ' she said as they embraced her and wept . it was not clear why the radical jihadists had decided to release the yazidis , whom they consider devil-worshippers , but the group previously freed 200 more it was holding under similarly mysterious circumstances . yazidi activists say many remain in the hands of islamic state , which has often subjected women to rape or sexual slavery . iraqi yazidis are seen at the entrance of a checkpoint in kirkuk after their release by the islamic state militants near kirkuk , northern iraq . the 216 prisoners have been held captive in the islamic state since last summer when militants attacked their villages in the area around sinjar in northwestern iraq . some of the yazidis said they had been held in the islamic state stronghold of tel afar most of the time , but in the days leading up to their release , they were moved from one town to another in islamic state 's self-proclaimed caliphate . yazidi community leaders were there to receive them and an ambulance was on standby . yazidi activists say many remain in the hands of islamic state , which has often subjected women to rape or sexual slavery . the united nations said last month that the islamic state may have committed genocide against the minority . the yazidis are an ancient , predominantly kurdish people who follow their own religion derived from islam , christianity and zoroastrianism . | news | female yazidi held prisoner by isis , suffered horrific sexual abuse . victims include girl , nine , who is now ` pregnant by her abusers ' earlier this week , isis released 216 yazidi prisoners in northern iraq . group , made up of 40 children , women and elderly , released after a year . | a nine-year-old girl is pregnant after suffering horrific sexual abuse at the hands of isis militants in northern iraq , aid workers report . the yazidi girl has recently been released after nearly a year as a prisoner in the islamic state , where women and young girls from the religious minority are known to be kept as ` sex slaves ' . bayern munich had to make do without four important first-team stars as pep guardiola 's side attempted to overturn a 3-1 deficit against porto on tuesday night . injured quartet franck ribery , mehdi benatia , david alaba and arjen robben were forced to watch on from the sidelines as the german giants bid to reach the champions league semi-finals . however , the absence of robben and co appeared to make no difference as bayern raced into a 5-0 lead at half-time before claiming a 6-1 victory to win the tie 7-4 on aggregate . injured trio franck ribery , mehdi benatia and david alaba chat ahead of bayern 's clash with porto . injured ribery acknowledges a steward before taking a seat at the allianz arena on tuesday night . ribery looks on as former roma defender benatia chats with the france international in the dugout . earlier this week , more than 200 yazidi women , children and elderly were released near kirkuk , northern iraq after being taken by isis militants last june . scroll down for video . released : an elderly yazidi man is being cared for by peshmerga troops while a young girl cries as she is being offered water by a kurdish soldier after their release near kirkuk , northern iraq . fear : the 216 prisoners , including 40 children , believed they were being led to their execution , but instead , were piled onto minibuses that drove them to a handover southwest of kirkuk . while ribery , benatia and alaba chatted in the home dugout ahead of kick-off , holland international arjen robben was in front of the mic doing some punditry alongside bayern goalkeeping legend oliver kahn . ribery missed the game after failing to recover from a recent ankle injury while former roma defender benatia faces another two weeks out with a groin problem . robben was unavailable for the encounter with an abdominal injury . david alaba , meanwhile , is set for a month on the sidelines having partially ruptured knee ligaments playing for austria at the start of april . relief : a newly released yazidi woman reacts upon her arrival in the village of himera , southwest of kirkuk , after she and hundreds of other yazidis had been held captive since last summer . around 40,000 people were kidnapped at gunpoint when islamic state fighters attacked yazidi villages last summer . hundreds have been able to return , either by fleeing or being set free by isis , and the nine-year-old is among them . according to aid workers , she was ` sexually abused by no fewer than ten be in poor health and bearing signs of abuse and neglect . bayern had just 14 fit players to choose from against porto in the first leg but tore the portuguese giants apart at the allianz arena to progress . holland international arjen robben was pictured doing punditry alongside bayern legend oliver kahn -lrb- right -rrb- . general hiwa abdullah , a peshmerga commander in the northern iraqi city of kirkuk , said that about 40 children are among those released , some of whom were too exhausted and disoriented to speak . no reason was given for the release of the prisoners , which took place in himera just southwest of kirkuk , 180 miles north of baghdad . emotional scenes : once the yazidi prisoners , made up of women , children and the elderly , realised they were not being executed but freed , many broke down by the roadside . newly released members of the yazidi minority , including one girl with an injured leg , wait for medical help after being set free by isis . saved : an officer from the kurdish forces carries an elderly yazidi woman at the checkpoint in near kirkuk . the freed yazidis were taken away by ambulances and buses to receive treatment and care . one elderly woman said she had been captured by the insurgents last august when they overpowered kurdish forces in the sinjar area and proceeded to purge its yazidi population , killing hundreds and taking thousands captive . bayern munich ambulance was on standby . yazidi activists say many remain in the hands of islamic state , which has often subjected women to rape or sexual slavery . the united nations said last month that the islamic state may have committed genocide against the minority . the yazidis are an ancient , predominantly kurdish people who follow their own religion derived from islam , christianity and zoroastrianism . | A 9-year-old Yazidi girl is pregnant after being sexually abused by ISIS militants in Northern Iraq. She was recently released after being held captive for almost a year. Aid workers report that she is in poor health and shows signs of abuse and neglect. Hundreds of Yazidis, including 40 children, were released by ISIS, but many remain in captivity. | 2,681 |
a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . the most popular cities in the world are often instantly recognisable thanks to their world-famous landmarks . but what would these cities look like if they did not have their prized attractions ? result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . a ferrari driver was left counting the cost in adelaide after crashing his newly-purchased , uninsured sports car into a tree on wednesday night , seriously injuring a male passenger . the passenger was badly injured after the driver of the ferrari , reportedly purchased only a week ago , smashed into a tree in the adelaide suburb of north brighton . the crash involving the 1991 ferrari 348 , worth between $ 90k and $ 110k and sporting ` plesur ' number plates , took place at around 8.25 pm on king george avenue . scroll down for video . that 's what one studio asked its designers , and the images it received back were certainly illuminating . scroll down for video . without the 324m-high eiffel tower in paris , the skyline looks incredibly bare and dark , which is not surprising considering it has 336 lamps illuminating it at night . the iconic tower , on the champ de mars , was opened in 1889 and has come to define the french capital . the arc de triomphe was constructed in 1806 , and is the centrepiece of place charles de gaulle at the end of the champs-Élysées . the imposing monument celebrates france 's military glories and also its military heroes - tourists can climb up tot the roof for beautiful views of paris . virtual studio designcrowd invited people to submit before and after graphics of some of the most well known landscapes as we have never seen them before . a passenger was badly injured after the driver of the ferrari , bought only a week ago , smashed into a tree in the adelaide suburb of north brighton . despite the driver coming out of the accident unscathed , his male passenger suffered head and leg injuries . a south australia ambulance spokeswoman said the passenger was conscious when paramedics attended the scene and was taken to flinders medical centre . traffic superintendent garry stewart said that speed was likely a factor and there was no evidence of drink-driving . nearly 100 submissions have been created , with a number of them focusing on the 300m-high eiffel tower in their creations . the startling absence of the giant tower left the landscape feeling bare and flat , although it did allow for views from the trocadéro gardens , through to the champ de mars . more missing features in paris included the impressive arc de triomphe . instead of leading to the famous centrepiece , the multiple surrounding roads meet at a bare , round circle . the passenger was conscious when paramedics attended the scene and was taken to flinders medical centre . the adelaide reporter reports that superintendent stewart said the driver took a corner just before he lost control of the supercar . ` yes , i would say speed was a factor , ' he said . ` there 's no evidence of drink-driving on the driver 's behalf . ' the crashed 1991 ferrari 348 is thought to be worth between $ 90k and $ 110k . the advertiser also reported that the owner had only purchased the 1991 ferrari 348 a week ago and it was uninsured . without the statue of liberty to draw boats of tourists , liberty island looks forlorn and barren . all that remains of the island is the paved stone where the iconic colossal neoclassical sculpture stood . the statue of liberty draws boats of tourists every day , but without the iconic lady , liberty island looks nothing special . siena cathedral is a medieval church in siena , italy that has been around since 1215 . its spires and towers peek over the city . the river thames looks just like any other river with the elegant tower bridge stretching across the waterway . the iconic tower bridge is featured in nearly every london tourist shop and often mistakenly referred to by visitors as london bridge . king george avenue was closed to traffic near the crash scene for about two hours . designers imaged what london would look like without its most photographed clocktower and westminster palace . the palace of westminster is more commonly known as the houses of parliament , with both the house of commons and house of lords based in the gothic-style waterfront building . london 's attractions draw millions of tourists every year , but there would be a lot less photographs taken in the city if big ben was not a feature on the skyline . it is said to be the most photographed clock in the world , and would not be easy to remove , sitting at over 13 tons . the sunset skyline looks empty without the impressive architecture of the palace of westminster . the banks of river yamuna , in agra , look desolate with the majestic presence of the taj mahal . the taj mahal is a striking white marble mausoleum in agra , and brings millions of tourists to the surrounding area . a certain holy presence is missing from the skyline of rio de janeiro , making the normally instantly-recognisable city a little more mysterious . christ the redeemer overlooks all the goings on in rio , and makes the city instantly recognisable . the sydney harbour stands out due to its uniquely designed opera house , which resembles the sails of a ship , without it the skyline looks like any other cluster of skyscrapers . the beautiful monastery carved out of red rock in petra , jordan , was originally part of a nabataean . the rose-red petra is jordan 's most prized tourist attraction , and hopefully , being a unesco world heritage site , will never disappear . machu picchu was only rediscovered by western travellers in 1911 , leading to the site being excavated and becoming a tourist attraction . the ruins at the inca settlement of machu picchu in peru have made the area a bucket list favourite . niagara falls without the falls is a dry , barren hole , and would not attract the 12 million annual visitors it does today . on the border of the us and canada , niagara falls is actually made up of three separate waterfalls . the designs also featured landmarks outside of typical city backdrops . without the tumbling 51-metre-high niagara falls , the area left behind would not pull the 12 million annual visitors that it sees every year . while the andes are an incredible sight by themselves , iconic pictures with the ruins at the incan settlement of machu picchu , have made the area a bucket list favourite . standing at 68m , the obelisk of buenos aires would be missed from the urban landscape behind if it were removed . the four face sculptures of late presidents on mount rushmore have vanished , leaving behind just another normal rockface . mount rushmore would be unrecognisable without the presidential presence which has been in place since the carvings were completed between 1934 and 1939 . | news | driver crashed his uninsured sports car into a tree on wednesday night . the ferrari was reportedly purchased by the owner only a week ago . a male passenger was also seriously injured in the crash . the 1991 ferrari 348 is worth between $ 90k and $ 110k . the passenger was conscious and was taken to flinders medical centre . | a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . the most popular cities in the world are often instantly recognisable thanks to their world-famous landmarks . but what would these cities look like if they did not have their prized attractions ? result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . a ferrari driver was left counting the cost in adelaide after crashing his newly-purchased , uninsured sports car into a tree on wednesday night , seriously injuring a male passenger . the passenger was badly injured after the driver of the ferrari , reportedly purchased only a week ago , smashed into a tree in the adelaide suburb of north brighton . the crash involving the 1991 ferrari 348 , worth between $ 90k and $ 110k and sporting ` plesur ' number plates , took place at around 8.25 pm on king george avenue . scroll down for video . that 's what one studio asked its designers , and the images it received back were certainly illuminating . scroll down for video . without the 324m-high eiffel tower in paris , the skyline looks incredibly bare and dark , which is not surprising considering it has 336 lamps illuminating it at night . the iconic tower , on the champ de mars , was opened in 1889 and has come to define the french capital . the arc de triomphe was constructed in 1806 , and is the centrepiece of place charles de gaulle at the end of the champs-Élysées . the imposing monument celebrates france 's military glories and also its military heroes - tourists can climb up tot the roof for beautiful views of paris . virtual studio designcrowd invited people to submit before and after graphics of some of the most well known landscapes as we have never seen them before . a passenger was badly injured after the driver of the ferrari , bought only a week ago , smashed into a tree in the adelaide suburb of north brighton . despite the driver coming out of the accident unscathed , his male passenger suffered head and leg injuries . a south australia ambulance spokeswoman said the passenger was conscious when paramedics attended the scene and was taken to flinders medical centre . traffic superintendent garry stewart said that speed was likely a factor and there was no evidence of drink-driving . nearly 100 submissions have been created , with a number of them focusing on the 300m-high eiffel tower in their creations . the startling absence of the giant tower left the landscape feeling bare and flat , although it did allow for views from the trocadéro gardens , through to the champ de mars . more missing features in paris included the impressive arc de triomphe . instead of leading to the famous centrepiece , the multiple surrounding roads meet at a bare , round circle . the passenger was conscious when paramedics attended the scene and was taken to flinders medical centre . the adelaide reporter reports that superintendent stewart said the driver took a corner just before he lost control of the supercar . ` yes , i would say speed was a factor , ' he said . ` there 's no evidence of drink-driving on the driver 's behalf . ' the crashed 1991 ferrari 348 is thought to be worth between $ 90k and $ 110k . the advertiser also reported that the owner had only purchased the 1991 ferrari 348 a week ago and it was uninsured . without the statue of liberty to draw boats of tourists , liberty island looks forlorn and barren . all that remains of the island is the paved stone where the iconic colossal neoclassical sculpture stood . the statue of liberty draws boats of tourists every day , but without the iconic lady , liberty island looks nothing special . siena cathedral is a medieval church in siena , italy that has been around since 1215 . its spires and towers peek over the city . the river thames looks just like any other river with the elegant tower bridge stretching across the waterway . the iconic tower bridge is featured in nearly every london tourist shop and often mistakenly referred to by visitors as london bridge . king george avenue was closed to traffic near the crash scene for about two hours . designers imaged what london would look like without its most photographed clocktower and westminster palace . the palace of westminster is more commonly known as the houses of parliament , with both the house of commons and house of lords based in the gothic-style waterfront building . london 's attractions draw millions of tourists every year , but there would be a lot less photographs taken in the city if big ben was not a feature on the skyline . it is said to be the most photographed clock in the world , and would not be easy to remove , sitting at over 13 tons . the sunset skyline looks empty without the impressive architecture of the palace of westminster . the banks of river yamuna , in agra , look desolate with the majestic presence of the taj mahal . the taj mahal is a striking white marble mausoleum in agra , and brings millions of tourists to the surrounding area . a certain holy presence is missing from the skyline of | A psychologist offers tips for a harmonious Christmas, while a Ferrari driver crashes his new car into a tree, injuring a passenger. Meanwhile, a design studio imagines what popular cities would look like without their iconic landmarks, revealing a stark difference in their skylines. | 2,681 |
by . sarah griffiths . published : . 13:01 est , 2 september 2013 . | . updated : . 13:23 est , 2 september 2013 . most children are told not to pick their noses in public , but a company in japan has produced a rubber nose for people to use as a polite prop when they have the urge to pick . the $ 2 rubber noses are sold in vending machines in japan and are made by bandai . the hojirerun desu , which translates as ` pickable nose ' comes in two colours and four shapes to suit customers ' picking preferences and even makes a noise when the user removes their finger from the faux nostrils . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- actress jessica lange took a tumble in her minnesota vacation cabin tuesday , but a publicist said her injuries were not serious . lange , who turns 60 next month , suffered bruised ribs , a broken collarbone and a small cut on her forehead , spokeswoman leslee dart said wednesday . `` she will be completely fine and expects to be released from the hospital imminently , '' dart said . lange began her movie career in 1976 playing king kong 's love interest in the 1976 version of `` king kong '' but later was nominated for six oscars -- two of which she won . she won best supporting actress for her role in `` tootsie '' in 1982 and best leading actress for `` blue sky '' in 1994 . lange owns a lakeside cabin not far from cloquet , minnesota , where she was born in 1949 . top-ranked serena williams overcame a stiff challenge in the opening set for a 7-6 -lrb- 5 -rrb- , 6-2 win over camila giorgi on saturday to give the united states a 1-0 lead over italy in a fed cup world group playoff . neither player broke serve in a highly competitive first set , which was only decided when giorgi 's forehand clipped the top of the net on williams ' first set point . williams improved to 19-0 this year and 15-0 for her career in fed cup . the only blemish on williams ' record this year came when she withdrew before the indian wells semifinals last month with a knee injury . serena williams handed usa the lead against italy with a first victory in the fed cup . the world no 1 shakes hands with us captain mary joe fernandez after putting usa ahead . the second match in the best-of-five series featured 57th-ranked american lauren davis playing no. 15 sara errani . the winner returns to the world group and can compete for the fed cup trophy next year while the loser will be relegated to the world group ii . giorgi was a surprise choice by captain corrado barazzutti for italy 's second singles spot over brindisi-born flavia pennetta but the 23-year-old showed surprising poise and was even able to match williams ' power in the opening set . williams defeated camila giorgi 7-6 , 6-2 on the clay in brindisi , italy . williams was matched shot for shot by giorgi in the first set before breaking away in the second . the $ 2 hojirerun desu -lrb- pickable nose -rrb- is sold in vending machines in japan and is made by bandai . the noses come in a beige colour as well as clear for those who enjoy the voyeuristic experience of nose picking and make a ` suction-pop noise ' at the end of a session , medical daily reported . the four shapes include ` regular ' , ` wild nose ' , ` beauty nose ' and ` idols nose ' with one model including a ` rare secret ' of fake nasal mucus for users to extract . giorgi matched williams with 17 winners apiece in the first set - which lasted more than an hour - while williams committed 18 unforced errors to giorgi 's 15 . it is not known why the company has chosen to roll out the bizarre product , but a previous scientific study has reported that the act as rhinotillexis -lrb- or nose picking -rrb- is good for humans . it is not known why the company has chosen to roll out the bizarre product , but a previous scientific study has reported that the act as rhinotillexis -lrb- or nose picking -rrb- is good for humans . here a woman is shown ` wearing ' the nose keyring in front of her own . some researchers believe humans pick their noses several times a day but that the ingestion of nasal mucus could actually boost the immune system , which means a fake nose can not replace the benefits . in a bid to unpick the health benefits of rhinotillexis , professor scott napper asked pupils to eat their mucus after picking in a bid to understand the immune system . unable to impose her game , williams appeared frustrated and kept shouting `` come on ! '' to herself in angrier and angrier tones as the first set wore on . and she consistently applauded , using one hand and her racket , when giorgi blasted winners by her . but williams played solidly in the tiebreaker and then surged ahead early in the second set . the canadian academic believes eating mucous in the nose - which contains a cocktail of antiseptic enzymes - may boost the immune system by introducing small and harmless amounts of germs back into the body . the noses come in a beige colour as well as clear for those who enjoy the voyeuristic experience of nose picking and makes a ` suction-pop noise ' when at the end of a session . his theory follows others that suggest improved hygiene has led to an increase in allergies and auto-immune disorders . the associate professor of biochemistry at the university of saskatchewan is a firm believer in the powers of picking your nose . he said : ` nature pushes us to do different things because it is to our advantage to have certain behaviours , to consume different types of foods . the rubber noses come in two colours and four shapes -lrb- pictured -rrb- to suit customers ' picking preferences and make a noise when the user removes their finger from the faux nostrils . a ` rare secret ' of fake nasal mucus for users to extract comes with one model . ` so maybe when you have an urge like this to pick your nose and eat it , you should just go with nature . ' experts such as dr hilary longhurst , consultant immunologist from the bart 's nhs trust , believe a similar thing occurs when we bite our nails . ` unless your hands are filthy , the bugs we encounter when biting our nails could boost our immune system , ' she said . some researchers believe humans pick their noses several times a day but that the ingestion of nasal mucus could actually boost the immune system , which means a fake nose can not replace the benefits . the immune system works by developing a ` memory ' and making a note of how to fight each bug it has ever encountered . when a bug is encountered a second time , the immune system reaches into its ` memory ' and releases weapons -- called memory lymphocytes -- that know how to kill it . | science | the hojirerun desu is sold in japanese vending machines by bandai . it comes in four styles and two colours and makes a ` suction-pop ' noise once the user removes their finger from the rubber nostril . however , scientists believe there are benefits to real nose picking and ingesting mucus boosts the immune system . | sky '' in 1994 . lange owns a lakeside cabin not far from cloquet , minnesota , where she was born in 1949 . top-ranked serena williams overcame a stiff challenge in the opening set for a 7-6 -lrb- 5 -rrb- , 6-2 win over camila giorgi on saturday to give the united states a 1-0 lead over italy in a fed cup world group playoff . neither player broke serve in a highly competitive first set , which was only decided when giorgi 's forehand clipped the top of the net on williams ' first set point . williams improved to 19-0 this year and 15-0 for her career in fed cup . the only blemish on williams ' record this year came when she withdrew before the indian wells semifinals last month with a knee injury . serena williams handed usa the lead against italy with a first victory in the fed cup . the world no 1 shakes hands with us captain mary joe fernandez after putting usa ahead . the second match in the best-of-five series featured 57th-ranked american lauren davis playing no. 15 sara errani . the winner returns to the world group and can compete for the fed cup trophy next year while the loser will be relegated to the world group ii . giorgi was a surprise choice by captain corrado barazzutti for italy 's second singles spot over brindisi-born flavia pennetta but the 23-year-old showed surprising poise and was even able to match williams ' power in the opening set . williams defeated camila giorgi 7-6 , 6-2 on the clay in brindisi , italy . williams was matched shot for shot by giorgi in the first set before breaking away in the second . the $ 2 hojirerun desu -lrb- pickable nose -rrb- is sold in vending machines in japan and is made by bandai . the noses come in a beige colour as well as clear for those who enjoy the voyeuristic experience of nose picking and make a ` suction-pop noise ' at the end of a session , medical daily reported . the four shapes include ` regular ' , ` wild nose ' , ` beauty nose ' and ` idols nose ' with one model including a ` rare secret ' of fake nasal mucus for users to extract . giorgi matched williams with 17 winners apiece in the first set - which lasted more than an hour - while williams committed 18 unforced errors to giorgi 's 15 . it is not known why the company has chosen to roll out the bizarre product , but a previous scientific study has reported that the act as rhinotillexis -lrb- or nose picking -rrb- is good for humans . it is not known why the company has chosen to roll out the bizarre product , but a previous scientific study has reported that the act as rhinotillexis -lrb- or nose picking -rrb- is good for humans . here a woman is shown ` wearing ' the nose keyring in front of her own . some researchers believe humans pick their noses several times a day but that the ingestion of nasal mucus could actually boost the immune system , which means a fake nose can not replace the benefits . in a bid to unpick the health benefits of rhinotillexis , professor scott napper asked pupils to eat their mucus after picking in a bid to understand the immune system . unable to impose her game , williams appeared frustrated and kept shouting `` come on ! '' to herself in angrier and angrier tones as the first set wore on . and she consistently applauded , using one hand and her racket , when giorgi blasted winners by her . but williams played solidly in the tiebreaker and then surged ahead early in the second set . the canadian academic believes eating mucous in the nose - which contains a cocktail of antiseptic enzymes - may boost the immune system by introducing small and harmless amounts of germs back into the body . the noses come in a beige colour as well as clear for those who enjoy the voyeuristic experience of nose picking and makes a ` suction-pop noise ' when at the end of a session . his theory follows others that suggest improved hygiene has led to an increase in allergies and auto-immune disorders . the associate professor of biochemistry at the university of saskatchewan is a firm believer in the powers of picking your nose . he said : ` nature pushes us to do different things because it is to our advantage to have certain behaviours , to consume different types of foods . the rubber noses come in two colours and four shapes -lrb- pictured -rrb- to suit customers ' picking preferences and make a noise when the user removes their finger from the faux nostrils . a ` rare secret ' of fake nasal mucus for users to extract comes with one model . ` so maybe when you have an urge like this to pick your nose and eat it , you should just go with nature . ' experts such as dr hilary longhurst , consultant immunologist from the bart 's nhs trust , believe a similar thing occurs when we bite our nails . ` unless your hands are filthy , the bugs we encounter when biting our nails could boost our immune system , ' she said . some researchers believe humans pick their noses several times a day but that the ingestion of nasal mucus could actually boost the immune system , which means a fake nose can not replace the benefits . the immune system works by developing a ` memory ' and making a note of how to fight each bug it has ever encountered . when a bug is encountered a second time , the immune system reaches into its ` memory ' and releases weapons -- called memory lymphocytes -- that know how to kill it . | A Japanese company has created a rubber nose keychain that allows users to simulate nose-picking. The product comes in different shapes and colors and makes a "suction-pop" sound when used. Some scientists believe that nose-picking can have health benefits, such as boosting the immune system. One researcher suggests that eating nasal mucus can introduce small amounts of germs into the body, which can help the immune system develop a "memory" of how to fight off infections. | 2,681 |
lily allen has upset health campaigners by accepting money to plug an e-cigarette . lily allen has been condemned by health experts for being paid to plug e-cigarettes in the video for her song hard out here . by . alice smellie . published : . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . | . updated : . the mother of two , said to be worth about # 8 million , was paid an unspecified sum to promote e-lites , which deliver a nicotine hit in vapour form . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices -- promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit -- and close-ups of the packaging . it comes after a public health england report on the uptake of e-cigarettes last month warned of the risks of their promotion by celebrities on young people . last night one of its authors , professor linda bauld , said : ` there really is n't any role for celebrity endorsements in e-cigarette advertising . ' she warned that using an icon such as the pop star ` makes the product look very appealing ' . some people like to run with a dog as a companion , while others use a ` smart ' accessory to keep track of the progress they 've made . but now a team of researchers has devised a new jogging buddy - a drone that flies with you to keep you company . and they claim robotic companions could be used for a variety of other physical activities such as cycling , cross-country skiing and rowing . 16:20 est , 19 may 2012 . scroll down for video . australian researchers have tested their drone running companion . called joggobot -lrb- shown -rrb- it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run . the technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner . and it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing . the research , by the royal melbourne institute of technology in australia , reported popular science , was presented at the computer-human interaction conference in seoul . in their paper , the researchers explained how they asked 13 joggers to run for an average of 26 minutes with a drone - specifically a quadcopter - as a companion . the goal was to see if a drone could motivate a runner to keep their pace up , and provide a companion that helped them stay fit . in this experiment , the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path and speed , which the joggers also followed . the drone was designed to fly 13ft -lrb- four metres -rrb- in front of the jogger at a height of 10ft -lrb- three metres -rrb- . the organisation 's director for health and wellbeing , professor kevin fenton , has now called for ` rapid action ' to introduce regulation , while charity action on smoking and health said the brand should be ` ashamed ' . an e-lites spokesman said : ` the lily allen video is 18-plus and not targeted at teens . ' a spokesman for the singer declined to comment . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices - promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit - and close-ups of the packaging . each participant was fitted with a go pro camera and , after finishing their run of between 15 and 40 minutes , gave their thoughts on having a robot companion . most said that they found it was a good ` pace keeper ' , especially on straight sections of their run . technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction , although this has n't been implemented yet . however , the researchers said their 's was ` the first system that has been successfully deployed in an outdoor setting . ' more of us than ever are living on our own -- and it seems that the solo lifestyle could be a cause of poor mental health . a third of britons live alone . the latest figures from the office of national statistics show that divorce rates are rising and fewer people are getting married . it is estimated that by 2020 , 40 per cent of households will have only one person . but now a study suggests that those living alone are 80 per cent more likely to be depressed than those who co-habit . shocking : between 2002 and 2008 , those people living alone were 1.8 times more likely to purchase antidepressants . researchers in finland followed 1,695 finnish men and 1,776 women aged between 30 and 65 for seven years , of whom 14 per cent lived alone . ` it forces you to go a certain pace , pushes you a bit further , ' said one runner . ` if i was running by myself , i think my pace would vary a bit more , this is a more set pace . ' ultimately , it seemed that the runners felt a sense of ` peer pressure ' similar to how one might feel if they were running with a human companion . in this experiment , the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path , which the joggers also followed . however , technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction -lrb- shown -rrb- . there were some concerns from the runners , though ; occasionally the quadcopter would deviate from its path , leading them to question their safety . and it also wobbled in the wind , which one runner likened to it having a personality of its own . one also noted that they ` felt a bit awkward with a camera on my head and jogging with a robot . ' but they added : ` i 'm jogging with a robot , and people think it 's rad . ' use of antidepressants was monitored simultaneously through national prescription registers . between 2002 and 2008 , those people living alone were 1.8 times more likely to purchase antidepressants . researchers attributed this discrepancy to a number of reasons . lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . the results come as no surprise to experts in the uk . the researchers think their study could help design flying robots that support joggers , and it could even be used for other sports as well such as cycling , cross-country skiing , rowing or even fun runs . some runners may have dogs as jogging companions now , but will be using robots in the future ? the team hope their research could inspire new ways to perform such activities . in a cycling scenario , the researchers say the drone could create a draft , ` providing a psychological and maybe even physical boost . ' other drones could display encouraging messages to keep motivation high . ` overall , our work aims to inspire other designers to utilise robotic systems to support exertion activities , ' the researchers concluded . ` we know that loneliness is a major factor in depression , ' says consultant psychiatrist dr adrian winbow , at fitzroy square hospital in london . there 's no news yet on when - or if - this technology will be available to the public , though . although britons do not take as many antidepressants as the finnish , numbers are increasing . ` i 'd suggest about one in 20 britons is on antidepressants . a large proportion of those are likely to live on their own , ' he says . impact : lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . although it may seem surprising that those of working age are so prone to depression -- presumably those with jobs have daily interaction with others -- dr winbow points out that the current economic climate has put great pressure on employees . ` if you are lucky enough to have a job , you are probably working longer hours and expectations will be higher , ' he says . ` this stress is hugely alleviated if you have someone at home with whom you can laugh or complain to . marriage brings a decreased risk for all psychiatric problems . ' of course , if you are n't working then this is an extra reason for low moods . so what can you do ? ` join a gym or a group in the evenings to improve your social life , ' dr winbow suggests . ` alternatively get a pet -- they are proven to help with psychological problems . flat-sharing or getting a lodger are also great ways to save money and stay social . ' | health | one in 20 britons is on antidepressants . | be ` ashamed ' . an e-lites spokesman said : ` the lily allen video is 18-plus and not targeted at teens . ' a spokesman for the singer declined to comment . the video features dancers taking drags on the devices - promoted as alternatives to cigarettes with the suggestion they help smokers to quit - and close-ups of the packaging . each participant was fitted with a go pro camera and , after finishing their run of between 15 and 40 minutes , gave their thoughts on having a robot companion . most said that they found it was a good ` pace keeper ' , especially on straight sections of their run . technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner 's shirt in order to track their speed and direction , although this has n't been implemented yet . however , the researchers said their 's was ` the first system that has been successfully deployed in an outdoor setting . ' more of us than ever are living on our own -- and it seems that the solo lifestyle could be a cause of poor mental health . a third of britons live alone . the latest figures from the office of national statistics show that divorce rates are rising and fewer people are getting married . it is estimated that by 2020 , 40 per cent of households will have only one person . but now a study suggests that those living alone robot . ' but they added : ` i 'm jogging with a robot , and people think it 's rad . ' use of antidepressants was monitored simultaneously through national prescription registers . between 2002 and 2008 , those people living alone were 1.8 times more likely to purchase antidepressants . researchers attributed this discrepancy to a number of reasons . lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . the results come as no surprise to experts in the uk . the researchers think their study could help design flying robots that support joggers , and it could even be used for other sports as well such as cycling , cross-country skiing , rowing or even fun runs . some runners may have dogs as jogging companions now , but will be using robots in the future ? the team hope their research could inspire new ways to perform such activities . in a cycling scenario , the researchers say the drone could create a draft , ` providing a psychological and maybe even physical boost . ' other drones could display encouraging messages to keep motivation high . ` overall , our work aims to inspire other designers to utilise robotic systems to support exertion activities , ' the researchers concluded . ` we know that loneliness is a major factor in depression , ' says consultant psychiatrist dr adrian winbow , at fitzroy square hospital in london . there 's no news yet on when - or if - this technology will be available to the public , though . although britons do not take as many antidepressants as the finnish , numbers are increasing . ` i 'd suggest about one in 20 britons is on antidepressants . a large proportion of those are likely to live on their own , ' he says . impact : lack of social support was a major risk factor in men and poverty was more likely to affect women . although it may seem surprising that those of working age are so prone to depression -- presumably those with jobs have daily interaction with others -- dr winbow points out that the current economic climate has put great pressure on employees . ` if you are lucky enough to have a job , you are probably working longer hours and expectations will be higher , ' he says . ` this stress is hugely alleviated if you have someone at home with whom you can laugh or complain to . marriage brings a decreased risk for all psychiatric problems . ' of course , if you are n't working then this is an extra reason for low moods . so what can you do ? ` join a gym or a group in the evenings to improve your social life , ' dr winbow suggests . ` alternatively get a pet -- they are proven to help with psychological problems . flat-sharing or getting a lodger are also great ways to save money and stay social . ' | new : a study finds that people living alone are more likely to take antidepressants ; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: must pass in bowel movements before it can spread to others, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. -lrb- cnn | 2,681 |
a young waitress has claimed that england footballer aaron lennon grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top as he partied in the vip suite of a nightclub . the 18-year-old reportedly fled to the toilet in tears and afterwards told police that the # 55,000-a-week tottenham winger had left her with a bruise below her eye . eating out just once a week raises your risk of suffering from high blood pressure . those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension -- elevated blood pressure -- with just one extra meal out a week raising the odds by six per cent , a study found . eating out is associated with higher calorie , saturated fat and salt intake -- all causes of high blood pressure . scroll down for video . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . the 28-year-old , who is on loan to everton , was reportedly interviewed by officers under caution over the alleged assault earlier this month . a teenage waitress claims england footballer aaron lennon -lrb- pictured playing for everton -rrb- grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top . after taking part in everton 's 1-0 win at home against southampton on april 4 , lennon is thought to have headed to suede nightclub in manchester with friends . lennon , who has 21 england caps , lives in a penthouse apartment in the city centre . that night , the venue , which is popular with premier league footballers , was packed with hundreds who had come to see singer trey songz perform . a study found that just one extra meal out a week raising the odds of having high blood pressure by six per cent . stock photo . a team at duke-nus graduate medical school in singapore found 27.4 per cent of the population suffered from pre-hypertension . of these , 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals out per week , the american journal of hypertension reported . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . but later in the evening , the waitress claimed to have been attacked by the player in the vip section - where booths cost # 2,000 . she was interviewed by greater manchester police four days later . a source told the sun 's michael hamilton and dean wilkins that the girl , who is ` very pretty ' , had worked at the club for just under a year . he added that the footballer and his friends were ` spending a lot of money on drinks ' . police are investigating the alleged incident at suede nightclub -lrb- pictured -rrb- in manchester which is popular with premier league stars . on the night of april 4 , singer trey songz -lrb- right -rrb- performed at the venue . ` she got really upset , left what she was doing and rushed to the toilet , ' the source said . ` she came out about an hour later and was annoyed security had not done anything and kicked lennon out . ` she says he grabbed her and ripped her top and then slapped her . ' professor tazeen jafar , of duke-nus graduate medical school singapore -lrb- duke-nus -rrb- , designed and supervised a study to find behaviour associated with hypertension in a young adult population in south east asia . her team surveyed 501 university students , aged 18 to 40 , in singapore . figures on blood pressure , body mass index -lrb- bmi -rrb- and lifestyle , including meals eaten away from home and physical activity levels , were collected . the association with hypertension was then determined . researchers in singapore found those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension . stock photo . using statistical analysis , the researchers found that pre-hypertension was found in 27.4 per cent of the total population , and 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals away from home per week ; while the gender breakdown showed that pre-hypertension was much more prevalent in men -lrb- 49 per cent -rrb- than in women -lrb- nine per cent -rrb- . the couple had an adopted son . funeral services will be held in burbank , california , with the date and time to be announced later . this week 's warm weather may have tempted you to take a dip in the uk 's usually chilly waters . and if you had , you would n't have been the only one swimming around the coastline . billions of jellyfish have appeared in our waters , apparently attracted by the higher sea temperatures . the findings showed those who had pre-hypertension or hypertension were more likely to eat more meals away from home per week , have a higher mean bmi , have lower mean physical activity levels , and be current smokers . the novel finding of the study , published online by the american journal of hypertension , was the link that dr. jafar 's team was able to show between pre-hypertension and hypertension with meals eaten away from home . on april 15 , the day before lennon 's 28th birthday , he was interviewed by police officers on suspicion of assault . sammy davis jr. , himself a musician , was famous for being part of the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the researchers said that what was also significant was that even eating one extra meal out , raised the odds of pre-hypertension by six per cent . dr jafar said : ` while there have been studies conducted in the united states and japan to find behaviours associated with hypertension , very few have surveyed a south east asian population . ` our research plugs that gap and highlights lifestyle factors associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension that are potentially modifiable , and would be applicable to young adults globally , especially those of asian descent . ' she said future studies should examine the effect of lifestyle modification programmes on blood pressure levels of at-risk people . police confirmed no arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing . a greater manchester police spokesman told mailonline : ` on wednesday 8 april 2015 , police were called following reports an 18-year old woman had been assaulted at suede night club , longworth street , manchester city centre on sunday 5 april 2015 . ' a man has been interviewed under caution . no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ' mailonline has contacted mr lennon 's agent and club for comment . scroll down for video . making waves : billions of barrel jellyfish have been spotted in water off the coast of devon and cornwall . hundreds of the barrel jellyfish -- each the size of a dustbin lid -- have been hauled in by fishermen on the devon and cornish coast , with dozens of sightings reported to the authorities . passengers aboard a sea life cruise were stunned after coming across a giant swarm of thousands of the jellyfish -- the largest species found in south-west england -- over a mile in length on wednesday . the jellyfish , which can grow up to six feet and weigh 55lb , were sighted just off pendennis point near falmouth , cornwall . keith leeves , captain of ak wildlife cruises , said : ` it was eerie and a little unnerving . ` there were thousands of them . i 've never seen anything like that in all the years i 've been doing this -- it was spectacular . ' invasion : experts believe the barrel jellyfish , which can grow up to six feet , have been attracted by the warmer waters and a lack of predators . experts say their stings are not powerful enough to do any serious harm , but warn swimmers that it is best not to touch them . matt slater of the cornwall wildlife trust said it was ` difficult to say what is causing their appearance , but it could be because there is more plankton for the jellyfish to feed on because of warmer waters ' . steve hussey , from the devon wildlife trust , says the increase could be because of fewer predators in the region 's seas . ` the leatherback turtle is struggling at the moment , which means there are less of them to eat the jellyfish . ' | news | lennon reportedly partied at suede nightclub in manchester on april 4 . venue packed with hundreds who had come to see trey songz perform . alleged victim says # 55,000-a-week star left her with bruise below her eye . tottenham winger , on loan to everton , interviewed on suspicion of assault . greater manchester police spokesperson said no arrests have been made . | a young waitress has claimed that england footballer aaron lennon grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top as he partied in the vip suite of a nightclub . the 18-year-old reportedly fled to the toilet in tears and afterwards told police that the # 55,000-a-week tottenham winger had left her with a bruise below her eye . eating out just once a week raises your risk of suffering from high blood pressure . those who frequently dine out or feast on takeaways are more likely to have pre-hypertension -- elevated blood pressure -- with just one extra meal out a week raising the odds by six per cent , a study found . eating out is associated with higher calorie , saturated fat and salt intake -- all causes of high blood pressure . scroll down for video . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- altovise davis , the widow of entertainer sammy davis jr. , has died . she was 65 . altovise davis , in a 2008 photo , married sammy davis jr. in 1970 . davis died saturday at the cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles , california , said her publicist , amy malone . she had been admitted two days earlier after suffering a stroke . the 28-year-old , who is on loan to everton , was reportedly interviewed by officers under caution over the alleged assault earlier this month . a teenage waitress claims england footballer aaron lennon -lrb- pictured playing for everton -rrb- grabbed her , slapped her and ripped her top . after taking part in everton 's 1-0 win at home against southampton on april 4 , lennon is thought to have headed to suede nightclub in manchester with friends . lennon , who has 21 england caps , lives in a penthouse apartment in the city centre . that night , the venue , which is popular with premier league footballers , was packed with hundreds who had come to see singer trey songz perform . a study found that just one extra meal out a week raising the odds of having high blood pressure by six per cent . stock photo . a team at duke-nus graduate medical school in singapore found 27.4 per cent of the population suffered from pre-hypertension . of these , 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals out per week , the american journal of hypertension reported . davis , a dancer and actress from brooklyn , new york , met sammy davis jr. on the set of the musical `` golden boy '' in london in 1967 . the couple married three years later . it was sammy davis jr. 's third marriage . the couple remained together until he died of throat cancer in 1990 . but later in the evening , the waitress claimed to have been attacked by the player in the vip section - where booths cost # 2,000 . she was interviewed by greater manchester police four days later . a source told the sun 's michael hamilton and the rat pack , which included frank sinatra and dean martin . cnn 's janet digiacomo contributed to this report . the researchers said that what was also significant was that even eating one extra meal out , raised the odds of pre-hypertension by six per cent . dr jafar said : ` while there have been studies conducted in the united states and japan to find behaviours associated with hypertension , very few have surveyed a south east asian population . ` our research plugs that gap and highlights lifestyle factors associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension that are potentially modifiable , and would be applicable to young adults globally , especially those of asian descent . ' she said future studies should examine the effect of lifestyle modification programmes on blood pressure levels of at-risk people . police confirmed no arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing . a greater manchester police spokesman told mailonline : ` on wednesday 8 april 2015 , police were called following reports an 18-year old woman had been assaulted at suede night club , longworth street , manchester city centre on sunday 5 april 2015 . ' a man has been interviewed under caution . no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ' mailonline has contacted mr lennon 's agent and club for comment . scroll down for video . making waves : billions of barrel jellyfish have been spotted in water off the coast of devon and cornwall . hundreds of the barrel jellyfish the region 's seas . ` the leatherback turtle is struggling at the moment , which means there are less of them to eat the jellyfish . ' | News: A young waitress has accused England footballer Aaron Lennon of grabbing her, slapping her, and ripping her top at a Manchester nightclub. The 18-year-old alleges the incident occurred in the VIP area of the club, where Lennon was partying with friends. Meanwhile, a new study finds that eating out just once a week increases the risk of high blood pressure, and Altovise Davis, the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., has passed away at age 65. | 2,681 |
brighton and hove albion are giving the club 's young players training in the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent . the championship side are the first club to provide training and counselling to its youth players , reports the bbc . the protect , inform and prevent -lrb- pip -rrb- programme aims to explain when consent can be said to have been given , in law . brighton and hove albion are giving young players training in the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent . part of the training is said to involve players taking part in confidential question and answer sessions about previous encounters and is led by a former police detective and a psychotherapist . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- an outbreak of illness linked to consumption of tainted cantaloupes has been linked to 13 deaths and 72 illnesses in 18 states , a federal disease agency reported wednesday . the outbreak -- blamed on the bacteria listeria monocytogenes -- was first reported september 12 , when the centers for disease control and prevention said 15 people in four states had been infected . the illnesses were traced to consumption of rocky ford cantaloupes grown at jensen farms ' fields in granada , colorado . living near congested roads with high levels of air pollution can cause ` silent strokes ' which increase the risk of dementia , scientists have warned . exposure to small , sooty particles , mostly caused by traffic fumes and factory emissions , alters the structure of the brain , they said . the deaths reported as of tuesday morning occurred in colorado -lrb- two -rrb- , kansas -lrb- one -rrb- , maryland -lrb- one -rrb- , missouri -lrb- one -rrb- , nebraska -lrb- one -rrb- , new mexico -lrb- four -rrb- , oklahoma -lrb- one -rrb- , and texas -lrb- two -rrb- . the illnesses occurred in those states as well as in california , florida , illinois , indiana , montana , north dakota , virginia , west virginia , wisconsin and wyoming . listeriosis primarily affects older adults , pregnant women , newborns and adults with weakened immune systems , according to the cdc website . learn more about various types of food poisoning . jensen farms , which is based in holly , colorado , is voluntarily recalling rocky ford whole cantaloupes that were shipped between july 29 and september 10 and distributed to illinois , wyoming , tennessee , utah , texas , colorado , minnesota , kansas , new mexico , north carolina , missouri , nebraska , oklahoma , arizona , new jersey , new york and pennsylvania . the microscopic particles have previously been shown to cause lung damage and harmful changes in blood vessels and clotting , and are thought to contribute to the deaths of 29,000 people every year in britain . the cantaloupes bear a green-and-white sticker that reads : product of usa - frontera produce-colorado fresh-rocky ford-cantaloupe or a gray , yellow , and green sticker that says : jensen farms-sweet rocky fords . unlabeled whole cantaloupe should be taken to the retailer for sourcing information , the fda said . most travellers will have experienced the frustration of being disconnected from the internet when abroad -- or facing expensive hotel wi-fi charges to go online . `` jensen farms continues to stay committed to the highest levels of food safety and maintains many third-party safety audits , as we have for many years , '' said ryan jensen , a partner at jensen farms . `` we continually look for ways to enhance our protocol . '' four current and former brighton players were cleared of sexual assault charges in 2013 . the four players were found not guilty of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old women at a brighton hotel in 2013 . the championship club , who play at the amex stadium -lrb- pictured -rrb- , are the first to provide such training . but those days are set to be consigned to the recycle bin of history thanks to a new free android app called be-bound that connects users to the web even when there 's no data connectivity . it does n't need a wi-fi signal , 3g or 4g to work , but instead moves information around on the 2g network , the same bandwidth used to send text messages . scroll down for video . features : be-bound allows users to access their email , the stock exhange , twitter , weather reports and more . data from the web is compressed on cloud servers , then sent to smartphones via very low bandwidth text messages . living near a congested road can increase the chance of developing dementia , research has found . researchers examined the brains of more than 900 people aged more than 60 and assessed the pollution risk . us researchers found evidence that living near congested roads or polluted areas can lead to ` silent strokes ' which in turn cause shrinkage of the brain and other damage . silent strokes , which arise from blockages in blood vessels supplying the brain , do not have any outward symptoms and the victim is usually unaware of them . the app , which launched in the uk on october 21 , includes built-in applications for email , weather report , news , stocks quotes , geolocation services and even twitter . ` we . started with a simple observation : everybody has faced connection . sudha seshadri , a professor of neurology at boston university school of medicine , said : ` this is concerning , since we know that silent strokes increase the risk of overt strokes and of developing dementia , walking problems and depression . ` we now plan to look more at the impact of air pollution over a longer period , its effect on brain shrinkage over time , and other risks including stroke and dementia . ' the study , by beth israel deaconess medical center and boston university school of medicine , involved more than 900 people aged 60 and over who did not have dementia or a history of strokes . it recorded how far participants lived from major roads and used satellite imagery to assess their exposure to the fine particulate matter known as pm2 .5 . this is made up of small particles measuring just 2.5 micrometres , or 30 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair . these particles are generated from a variety of sources , including power plants , factories , trucks and cars and the burning of wood . they can travel deeply into the lungs and have been associated with increased numbers of hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes . issues , even in covered areas like trains , subways , indoor buildings or . any other areas with poor or limited connectivity , ' said albert szulman , . the study participants ' brain matter was measured using mri scans . the researchers found that increases in pm2 .5 in towns and cities was linked with a 46 per cent higher risk of silent strokes . the research was published in a report in the journal stroke . researcher elissa wilker , of the cardiovascular epidemiology research unit at beth israel deaconess medical center , said : ` this is one of the first studies to look at the relationship between ambient air pollution and brain structure . ` our findings suggest that air pollution is associated with insidious effects , even in dementia and stroke-free individuals . ` the mechanisms remain unclear , but inflammation resulting from the deposit of fine particles in the lungs is likely important . ' ceo of paris-based be-bound . the study will add to mounting pressure on the government , which faces a judgment at the supreme court next week over its failure to meet eu legal limits for air pollution . sixteen cities -- including london , manchester , glasgow , sheffield and birmingham -- have failed to hit air quality targets . ` we aim to connect the world . there 's no plan or contract , you buy credits , and use it . ' be-bound 's app requires no infrastructure investment and will eventually works with every phone carrier in the world . will it be a hit ? the be-bound app does n't need a wi-fi signal , 3g or 4g to work , but instead moves information around on the 2g network . the service is free when there 's a data network available , with users having to spend prepaid messaging credits called be-miles when there is n't . the price for 80 be-miles is currently # 4.30 . ` light ' apps like the stock exchange or weather use one be-mile , apps that use up more memory like email or the search function use two be-miles or more . it 's bound to be popular . frustration : travellers are often disconnected from the internet or are charged high prices by hotels for using wi-fi . | news | american researchers examined more than 900 people aged 60 and over . experts believe that air pollution could increase the risk of ` silent strokes ' microscopic particles in pollution are thought to kill 29,000 people a year . the risk of having a silent stroke can be raised by more than 40 per cent . | brighton and hove albion are giving the club 's young players training in the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent . the championship side are the first club to provide training and counselling to its youth players , reports the bbc . the protect , inform and prevent -lrb- pip -rrb- programme aims to explain when consent can be said to have been given , in law . brighton and hove albion are giving young players training in the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent . part of the training is said to involve players taking part in confidential question and answer sessions about previous encounters and is led by a former police detective and a psychotherapist . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- an outbreak of illness linked to consumption of tainted cantaloupes has been linked to 13 deaths and 72 illnesses in 18 states , a federal disease agency reported wednesday . the outbreak -- blamed on the bacteria listeria monocytogenes -- was first reported september 12 , when the centers for disease control and prevention said 15 people in four states had been infected . the illnesses were traced to consumption of rocky ford cantaloupes grown at jensen farms ' fields in granada , colorado . living near congested roads with high levels of air pollution can cause ` silent strokes ' which increase the risk of dementia , scientists have warned . exposure to small , sooty particles , mostly caused by traffic fumes and factory emissions , alters the structure of the brain . unlabeled whole cantaloupe should be taken to the retailer for sourcing information , the fda said . most travellers will have experienced the frustration of being disconnected from the internet when abroad -- or facing expensive hotel wi-fi charges to go online . `` jensen farms continues to stay committed to the highest levels of food safety and maintains many third-party safety audits , as we have for many years , '' said ryan jensen , a partner at jensen farms . `` we continually look for ways to enhance our protocol . '' four current and former brighton players were cleared of sexual assault charges in 2013 . the four players were found not guilty of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old women at a brighton hotel in 2013 . the championship club , who play at the amex stadium -lrb- pictured -rrb- , are the first to provide such training . but those days are set to be consigned to the recycle bin of history thanks to a new free android app called be-bound that connects users to the web even when there 's no data connectivity . it does n't need a wi-fi signal , 3g or 4g to work , but instead moves information around on the 2g network , the same bandwidth used to send text messages . scroll down for video . features : be-bound allows users to access their email , the stock exhange , twitter , weather reports and more . data from the web is compressed on cloud servers , then sent to smartphones via very low bandwidth text messages . living near a congested road can increase the chance of developing dementia , research has found . researchers examined the brains of more than 900 people aged more than 60 and assessed the pollution risk . us researchers found evidence that living near congested roads or polluted areas can lead to ` silent strokes ' which in turn cause shrinkage of the brain and other damage . silent strokes , which arise from blockages in blood vessels supplying the brain , do not have any outward symptoms and the victim is usually unaware of them . the app , which launched in the uk on october 21 , includes built-in applications for email , weather report , news , stocks quotes , geolocation services and even twitter . ` we . started with a simple observation : everybody has faced connection . sudha seshadri , a professor of neurology at boston university school of medicine , said : ` this is concerning , since we know that silent strokes increase the risk of overt strokes and of developing dementia , walking problems and depression . ` we now plan to look more at the impact of air pollution over a longer period , its effect on brain shrinkage over time , and other risks including stroke and dementia . ' the study , by beth israel deaconess medical center and boston university school of medicine , involved more than 900 people aged 60 , but inflammation resulting from the deposit of fine particles in the lungs is likely important . ' ceo of paris-based be-bound . the study will add to mounting pressure on the government , which faces a judgment at the supreme court next week over its failure to meet eu legal limits for air pollution . sixteen cities -- including london , manchester , glasgow , sheffield and birmingham -- have failed to hit air quality targets . ` we aim to connect the world . there 's no plan or contract , you buy credits , and use it . ' be-bound 's app requires no infrastructure investment and will eventually works with every phone carrier in the world . will it be a hit ? the be-bound app does n't need a wi-fi signal , 3g or 4g to work , but instead moves information around on the 2g network . the service is free when there 's a data network available , with users having to spend prepaid messaging credits called be-miles when there is n't . the price for 80 be-miles is currently # 4.30 . ` light ' apps like the stock exchange or weather use one be-mile , apps that use up more memory like email or the search function use two be-miles or more . it 's bound to be popular . frustration : travellers are often disconnected from the internet or are charged high prices by hotels for using wi-fi . | Brighton & Hove Albion football club is providing training to its young players on the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent. The Protect, Inform and Prevent (PIP) program aims to educate players on when consent can be given in law. This comes after four current and former Brighton players were cleared of sexual assault charges in 2013. | 2,681 |
few people would describe an 11 hour flight as calming , but british airways ' new mindfulness programme is attempting to make long-haul air travel as relaxing and refreshing as possible . the mindfulness for travel series was developed for launch of the airline 's new airbus a380 service between london and san francisco , known for its laid-back california vibes . providing fliers with meditation techniques , as well as additional healthy flying tips , the programme hopes to inspire a relaxed , positive state of mind for all travellers - even if the journey does n't go exactly according to plan . to celebrate british airways ' new a380 service between london and san francisco , the airline has launched a mindfulness programme . the airline consulted with mindfulness expert mark coleman , also the founder of the mindfulness institute , to develop the recommended practices . coleman and british airways created several videos - tailored to pre-flight , mid-flight , and pre-arrival exercises - which will be available on board for all fliers to view . he recommends wearing comfortable clothing , choosing lighter meals on board , moderating alcohol , coffee and tea intake and ` gentle exercising , ' such as stretching , during the flight . coleman also advocates strategic napping to help travellers adjust to a different time zone and feel revitalised upon landing . along with healthier meal options , the mindfulness for travel series is full of tips to ensure a worry-free flight . it 's a shame to see another talented young player being photographed taking ` hippy crack . ' it might be legal but it 's still a drug . if you want to be a top athlete you do n't want that in your body . in a strange way , maybe this story will actually help keep jack grealish 's feet on the ground . he was outstanding against liverpool but it was one game -- he has not made it yet . jack grealish -lrb- left -rrb- has become the third top flight starlet caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide . the brand also tapped mindfulness expert mark coleman to develop a series of meditation videos . coleman recommends ` gently exercising ' on board , eating lighter meals and wearing comfortable clothes . a toddler survived thanks only to a ` miracle ' after suffering a severe allergic reaction to nurofen , her parents said yesterday . macey marsh 's face broke out in scores of agonising sores and blisters after being given a child 's dose of the painkiller on the recommendation of her gp . she spent ten days in intensive care with her eyes glued together by mucus as doctors warned her terrified parents , matt and sarah , that even if she did live , she might lose her sight . 'em bracing the spirit of travel involves living fully in the moment , which can be cultivated through mindful practice , ' coleman said in a statement . ` the video series i created in partnership with british airways will help travellers develop the clarity , calm and focus necessary to get the most out of their travel experiences . ' grealish starred for aston villa in their fa cup semi-final win over liverpool on sunday at wembley . at arsenal , arsene wenger changed the attitude completely . he said as professional athletes we had a duty to look after our bodies . alcohol was described as poison -- it slows down your body when it needs to be perfectly tuned . you eat what 's required to refuel , not for pleasure . of course you still get players who want to enjoy themselves but there has to be a cut-off point . when i see jack play it 's no surprise that he is full of confidence . he has a big future but he has to make the right choices . that 's how you make sure you are on the back pages , not the front . scroll down for video . macey marsh , pictured left before the incident , suffered a horrific allergic reaction to a dose of nurofen for children . doctors warned her parents she was unlikely to survive after her entire body began to blister . to her parents ' relief , macey pulled through after nine days , but may still have permanent damage to her sight . macey 's father said : ` there were times when we were unsure if our little girl would pull through at all , let alone with her eyesight intact ' but to their overwhelming relief , she recovered and reopened her eyes after nine days . now they must wait to discover if she has been left with permanent damage to her sight . the youngster was diagnosed with stevens-johnson syndrome , a sometimes fatal condition caused by a violent allergic reaction to a virus or a medication . mr marsh , 37 , a photographer of chertsey , surrey , said : ` the thought of losing her was just unbearable . we hit rock bottom . ` doctors explained her eyes may have started attaching to the inside of her eyelids and her corneas could be so severely damaged she may never see again . it was terrifying . while undoubtedly it 's a bit easier to stretch out and find your inner zen if you 're flying in club world or first class , we 'll try just about anything to help us feel refreshed after long-distance travel . emre can of liverpool tries to tackle grealish during their fa cup tie with aston villa at wembley . ` it 's an awful condition , you 're lucky to survive it . ` she was still blind and her skin was blistering all over her body . ' her parents sarah and matt -lrb- pictured before the incident -rrb- had taken her to the local gp surgery when she appeared unwell . there , a locum gp prescribed the nurofen for children . after nine days of fighting for her life , macey opened her eyes . a spokesperson for nurofen said the reaction the toddler had suffered was extremely rare . the family 's nightmare began six weeks ago , when the couple took their daughter to their gp because she had a rash and puffy eyes . a locum told them she was ` run down ' and advised taking nurofen alternated with calpol . when her parents checked on her the morning after giving the medicine , her eyes were stuck shut with mucus . stevens . johnson syndrome -lrb- sjs -rrb- is a severe adverse reaction to a medication . it . was named after two u.s paediatricians who described it in 1922 . the condition is incurable and 40 per cent of people who contract the condition do not survive . it affects around two people per million and is more common among women . symptoms include skin rashes , blisters in the mouth , ears and nose and swelling of the eyelids . if left untreated the condition can result in death . possible complications include permanent blindness and lung damage . once diagnosed doctors will immediately stop the patient taking the offending drug . treatment includes iv fluids and high calorie formulas to promote healing . antibiotics are given when necessary to prevent secondary infections such as sepsis . pain medications such as morphine can make the patient more comfortable . they took her to a&e where scarlet . fever was diagnosed and she was sent away with penicillin . the next . morning , her face was covered in blisters that were starting to burst . and she was in agony . her mother , a ba stewardess , called an ambulance and macey was treated . by infectious diseases experts at st george 's hospital in tooting , south . london who diagnosed stevens-johnson syndrome . she was given . morphine and moved to intensive care . her parents said they were told it . would be a miracle if she survived . thankfully , she recovered after . nine days . ` words can not describe what that was like , ' mrs marsh told . the daily mirror . mr marsh said : ` we 've still got a very long road . ahead of us and it could take another year for her face to heal . properly . luckily , she 's starting to act like her own bubbly self . again . ' the condition , which affects one in 500,000 children and young . adults , was named after two us paediatricians . sjs causes the cells in . the top layer of the skin to die before shedding . a spokesman for . nurofen said : ` we are very sorry to hear about macey marsh 's condition . and we wish her a swift and full recovery . ` stevens-johnson syndrome . is an extremely rare but known reaction to a multitude of triggers such . as infections , medications or illness . ` the exact cause for the reaction is currently unknown and the reaction is unpredictable . ' she . said that although ibuprofen , the active ingredient in nurofen for . children , has been associated with rare cases of the syndrome , there is . no confirmed causal link . | sport | aston villa teenager jack grealish was pictured taking ` hippy crack ' grealish was in impressive form in aston villa 's win over liverpool . villa boss tim sherwood has warned grealish over his future behaviour . | few people would describe an 11 hour flight as calming , but british airways ' new mindfulness programme is attempting to make long-haul air travel as relaxing and refreshing as possible . the mindfulness for travel series was developed for launch of the airline 's new airbus a380 service between london and san francisco , known for its laid-back california vibes . providing fliers with meditation techniques , as well as additional healthy flying tips , the programme hopes to inspire a relaxed , positive state of mind for all travellers - even if the journey does n't go exactly according to plan . to celebrate british airways ' new a380 service between london and san francisco , the airline has launched a mindfulness programme . the airline consulted with mindfulness expert mark coleman , also the founder of the mindfulness institute , to develop the recommended practices . coleman and british airways created several videos - tailored to pre-flight , mid-flight , and pre-arrival exercises - which will be available on board for all fliers to view . he recommends wearing comfortable clothing , choosing lighter meals on board , moderating alcohol , coffee and tea intake and ` gentle exercising , ' such as stretching , during the flight . coleman also advocates strategic napping to help travellers adjust to a different time zone and feel revitalised upon landing . along with healthier meal options , the mindfulness for travel series is full of tips to ensure a worry-free flight . it 's a shame to see another talented young player being photographed taking ` hippy crack . ' it might be legal but it 's still a drug . if you want to be a top athlete you do n't want that in your body . in a strange way , maybe this story will actually help keep jack grealish 's feet on the ground . he was outstanding against liverpool but it was one game -- he has not made it yet . jack grealish -lrb- left -rrb- has become the third top flight starlet caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide . the brand also tapped mindfulness expert mark coleman to develop a series of meditation videos . coleman recommends ` gently exercising ' on board , eating lighter meals and wearing comfortable clothes . a toddler survived thanks only to a ` miracle ' after suffering a severe allergic reaction to nurofen , her parents said yesterday . macey marsh 's face broke out in scores of agonising sores and blisters after being given a child 's dose of the painkiller on the recommendation of her gp . she spent ten days in intensive care with her eyes glued together by mucus as doctors warned her terrified parents , matt and sarah , that even if she did live , she might lose her sight . 'em bracing the spirit of travel involves living fully in the moment , which can be cultivated through mindful practice , ' coleman said in a statement . ` the video series i created in partnership with british airways will help travellers develop the clarity , calm and focus necessary to get the most out of their travel experiences . ' grealish starred for aston villa in their fa cup semi-final win over liverpool on sunday at wembley . at arsenal , arsene wenger changed the attitude completely . he said as professional athletes we had a duty to look after our bodies . alcohol was described as poison -- it slows down your body when it needs to be perfectly tuned . you eat what 's required to refuel , not for pleasure . of course you still get players who want to enjoy themselves but there has to be a cut-off point . when i see jack play it 's no surprise that he is full of confidence . he has a big future but he has to make the right choices . that 's how you make sure you are on the back pages , not the front . scroll down for video . macey marsh , pictured left before the incident , suffered a horrific allergic reaction to a dose of nurofen for children . doctors warned her parents she was unlikely to survive after her entire body began to blister . to her parents ' relief , macey pulled through after nine days , but may still have permanent damage to her sight . macey 's father said : ` there were times when we were unsure if our little girl would pull through at all , let alone with her eyesight intact ' but to their overwhelming relief , she recovered and reopened her eyes after nine days . now they must wait to discover if she has been left with permanent damage to her sight . the youngster was diagnosed with stevens-johnson syndrome , a sometimes fatal condition caused by a violent allergic reaction to a virus or a medication . mr marsh , 37 , a photographer of chertsey , surrey , said : ` the thought of losing her was just unbearable . we hit rock bottom . ` doctors explained her eyes may have started attaching to the inside of her eyelids and her corneas could be so severely damaged she may never see again . it was terrifying . while undoubtedly it 's a bit easier to stretch out and find your inner zen if you 're flying in club world or first class , we 'll try just about anything to help us feel refreshed after long-distance travel . emre can of liverpool tries to tackle grealish during their fa cup tie with aston villa at wembley . ` it 's an awful condition , you 're lucky to survive it . ` she was still blind and her skin was blistering all over her body . ' her parents sarah and matt -lrb- pictured before the incident -rrb- had taken her to the local gp surgery when she appeared unwell . there , a locum gp prescribed the nurofen for | British Airways launches a mindfulness program to help travelers relax during flights. The program includes meditation techniques and healthy flying tips. It aims to promote a relaxed and positive state of mind for travelers. | 2,681 |
-lrb- entertainment weekly -rrb- -- after all the anticipation and hubbub , the weekend is coming to an end and the box office results are here : `` watchmen '' -lrb- no. 1 -rrb- grossed $ 55.7 million during its first frame , according to early estimates from media by numbers . `` watchmen '' led the weekend box office , grossing $ 55.7 million during its first weekend . ulster have announced the signing of new zealand international charles piutau . piutau , who can play full back , wing or centre , has agreed a two-year deal from july 2016 . that 's a solid sum , to be sure , although it 's certainly on the low end of most projections . `` watchmen '' premiered in more theaters -lrb- 3,611 -rrb- than any other r-rated movie in history , and it averaged an impressive $ 15,413 per venue , despite a potentially problematic long running time . it also scored the biggest debut of 2009 so far . nonetheless , the movie 's $ 55.7 million take -lrb- including $ 5.5 million from 124 imax screens -rrb- is substantially smaller than the $ 70.9 million that 300 , the last r-rated graphic-novel movie from director zack snyder , earned on its opening weekend two years ago . and aside from that theater-count statistic -lrb- which almost any film could break at any time , really -rrb- , there will be no major records to report on this weekend -lrb- for example , `` watchmen 's '' debut was just the fifth-best opening ever for an r-rated movie -rrb- . i 'd argue , in fact , that this opening is a bit soft , considering the great expectations that came with snyder 's adaptation of alan moore 's landmark comic book -- not to mention `` watchmen 's '' hefty grosses from screenings at midnight on friday and throughout its first day . after attracting some major initial interest , banking $ 25.1 million on friday , the film 's audience dropped off dramatically during the weekend : it grossed $ 19 million on saturday and is expected to bring in just $ 11.5 million on sunday . he has won 14 caps for the all blacks , making his test debut against france two years ago . ` to secure someone of charles ' ability is hugely exciting for us , ' ulster team manager bryn cunningham said . new zealand international charles piutau will join ulster on a two-year deal from 2016 . the 23-year-old has played for the blues in new zealand since 2012 and has won 14 caps for the national side . ` our aim is to produce local players with the ability to play for ulster and ireland , and then supplement them with top-quality internationals . ` as he has shown for both the -lrb- auckland -rrb- blues and new zealand , he has searing pace and great feet . he has an exceptional off-loading game and he is rock-solid in defence . ` he also possesses leadership qualities and maturity beyond his years , and that came across strongly in my conversations with him . ' teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys , a leading headmistress says . rhiannon wilkinson , head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire reportedly said that a ` boy free ' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex , who are known to mature slower . these are all big numbers , do n't get me wrong , but , when combined with the fact that the film got a lukewarm cinemascore grade of b from an audience that was largely comprised of older men , it all points to a rapid downward trend that may be difficult to reverse in the weeks to come . elsewhere -- yes , there were other movies playing at the multiplex this weekend ! -- a number of films continued to do what `` watchmen '' must now aspire to , perhaps in vain : they stayed strong deep into their long runs . tyler perry 's `` madea goes to jail '' -lrb- no. 2 -rrb- grossed $ 8.8 million on its third weekend ; the film , perry 's biggest yet at the box office , has banked $ 76.5 million to date . `` taken '' -lrb- no. 3 -rrb- also moved along like the unstoppable force it has been for more than a month now , earning $ 7.5 million and bringing its six-week sum to $ 118 million . best picture winner `` slumdog millionaire '' -lrb- no. 4 -rrb- was next with $ 6.9 million , which boosted its domestic haul to $ 125.4 million . and `` paul blart : mall cop '' -lrb- no. 5 -rrb- took its eight-week total to $ 133.6 million thanks to another $ 4.2 million gross . ireport.com : what did you think of ` watchmen ' ? she also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the ` highly sexualised world ' and allow them to ` remain girls for longer . ' ` my wide educational experience in both mixed and girls ' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment , ' she said according to the telegraph . rhiannon wilkinson , the head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire , pictured , claims a ` boy free ' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . she added : ` in co-ed environments lots of girls when adolescence kicks want to be liked by boys not just for their intelligence and want to be popular with boys . but she said in all girl environments pupils are ` free from that , ' according to the telegraph . two years ago scientists at newcastle university found that girls really do mature faster than boys . meanwhile , `` jonas brothers : the 3d concert experience '' -lrb- no. 9 -rrb- completely fell off the map , dropping a staggering 78 percent to gross just $ 2.8 million . according to box office mojo , that 's the 15th biggest second-weekend decline of all time . overall , the cumulative box office was up nearly 8 percent over the same frame a year ago , when 10,000 b.c. opened big , making this the fifth consecutive `` up '' weekend at the multiplex . so , all in all , i 'd say today 's was a good report , indeed . click here to try 2 risk free issues of entertainment weekly . copyright 2009 entertainment weekly and time inc. . all rights reserved . they discovered that as the brain matures it begins to ` prune ' information that is stored and focus on what is important . tony little , head at eton college , has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their ` innocence ' for girls this can happen as early as 10 years old , but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same . tony little , the head of eton college , has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools . he said they allow children to retain their ` innocence ' and be ` themselves ' for longer . ` what does strike me is that in a single-sex environment , particularly at the age of 13 , 14 , 15 , there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer . to be ` boyish ' for longer , to be young girls , ' he said , according to the bbc . boys could also benefit from being taught separately . statistics have shown that boys often lag behind girls at both gcse and a-level and are much less likely to apply to university . alun jones , the first male president of the girls ' schools association , has previously called for teenage boys to be taught in single sex classes in state schools . mr jones , who is also a schools inspector , said : ` if you have a very bright , very driven , very focused , very articulate lady , which a lot of girls are , that intimidates a boy in the classroom , especially boys of average ability . ` the result is that boys do n't put their hands up to answer questions or they indulge in immature behaviour to avoid being shown up . boys are falling behind as girls are doing better . ' | entertainment | `` watchmen '' premiered in more theaters than any other r-rated movie in history . tyler perry 's `` madea goes to jail '' -lrb- no. 2 -rrb- grossed another $ 8.8 million . best picture winner `` slumdog millionaire '' took the no. 4 slot with $ 6.9 million . | -lrb- entertainment weekly -rrb- -- after all the anticipation and hubbub , the weekend is coming to an end and the box office results are here : `` watchmen '' -lrb- no. 1 -rrb- grossed $ 55.7 million during its first frame , according to early estimates from media by numbers . `` watchmen '' led the weekend box office , grossing $ 55.7 million during its first weekend . ulster have announced the signing of new zealand international charles piutau . piutau , who can play full back , wing or centre , has agreed a two-year deal from july 2016 . that 's a solid sum , to be sure , although it 's certainly on the low end of most projections . `` watchmen '' premiered in more theaters -lrb- 3,611 -rrb- than any other r-rated movie in history , and it averaged an impressive $ 15,413 per venue , despite a potentially problematic long running time . it also scored the biggest debut of 2009 so far . nonetheless , the movie 's $ 55.7 million take -lrb- including $ 5.5 million from 124 imax screens -rrb- is substantially smaller than the $ 70.9 million that 300 , the last r-rated graphic-novel movie from director zack snyder , earned on its opening weekend two years ago . and aside from that theater-count statistic -lrb- which almost any film could break at any time , really -rrb- , there will be no major records to report on this weekend -lrb- for example , `` watchmen 's '' debut was just the fifth-best opening ever for an r-rated movie -rrb- . i 'd argue , in fact , that this opening is a bit soft , considering the great expectations that came with snyder 's adaptation of alan moore 's landmark comic book -- not to mention `` watchmen 's '' hefty grosses from screenings at midnight on friday and throughout its first day . after attracting some major initial interest , banking $ 25.1 million on friday , the film 's audience dropped off dramatically during the weekend : it grossed $ 19 million on saturday and is expected to bring in just $ 11.5 million on sunday . he has won 14 caps for the all blacks , making his test debut against france two years ago . ` to secure someone of charles ' ability is hugely exciting for us , ' ulster team manager bryn cunningham said . new zealand international charles piutau will join ulster on a two-year deal from 2016 . the 23-year-old has played for the blues in new zealand since 2012 and has won 14 caps for the national side . ` our aim is to produce local players with the ability to play for ulster and ireland , and then supplement them with top-quality internationals . ` as he has shown for both the -lrb- auckland -rrb- blues and new zealand , he has searing pace and great feet . he has an exceptional off-loading game and he is rock-solid in defence . ` he also possesses leadership qualities and maturity beyond his years , and that came across strongly in my conversations with him . ' teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys , a leading headmistress says . rhiannon wilkinson , head of wycombe abbey in buckinghamshire reportedly said that a ` boy free ' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex , who are known to mature slower . these are all big numbers , do n't get me wrong , but , when combined with the fact that the film got a lukewarm cinemascore grade of b from an audience that was largely comprised of older men , it all points to a rapid downward trend that may be difficult to reverse in the weeks to come . elsewhere -- yes , there were other movies playing at the multiplex this weekend ! -- a number of films continued to do what `` watchmen '' must now aspire to , perhaps in vain : they stayed strong deep into their long runs . tyler perry 's `` madea goes to jail '' -lrb- no. 2 -rrb- grossed $ 8.8 million on its third weekend ; the film , perry 's biggest yet at the box office , has banked $ 76.5 million to date . `` taken '' -lrb- no. 3 -rrb- also moved along like the unstoppable force it has been for more than a month : the 3d concert experience '' -lrb- no. 9 -rrb- completely fell off the map , dropping a staggering 78 percent to gross just $ 2.8 million . according to box office mojo , that 's the 15th biggest second-weekend decline of all time . overall , the cumulative box office was up nearly 8 percent over the same frame a year ago , when 10,000 b.c. opened big , making this the fifth consecutive `` up '' weekend at the multiplex . so , all in all , i 'd say today 's was a good report , indeed . click here to try 2 risk free issues of entertainment weekly . copyright 2009 entertainment weekly and time inc. . all rights reserved . they discovered that as the brain matures it begins to ` prune ' information that is stored and focus on what is important . tony little , head at eton college , has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their ` innocence ' for girls this can happen as early as 10 years old , but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same . tony little , the head of eton college , has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools . he said they allow children to retain their ` innocence ' and be ` themselves ' for longer . ` what does strike me is that in a single-sex environment , particularly at the age of 13 | The movie "Watchmen" debuted at No. 1 at the box office, earning $55.7 million in its first weekend. While this is a significant amount, it's lower than projected and behind the opening weekend of "300," another R-rated graphic novel movie. The film's audience dropped off significantly over the weekend, and it received a lukewarm CinemaScore grade of B. Meanwhile, other movies like "Madea Goes to Jail" and "Taken" continued to perform well in their later weekends. | 2,681 |
-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- boeing has warned airlines to keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away from certain storms because of possible icing problems in engines . the aircraft manufacturer sent a message to `` customers who operate some ge-powered engines after instances of ice crystal icing that resulted in temporary diminished engine performance , '' spokesman marc birtel said in a statement . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . dementia could soon be treated with a ` brain pacemaker ' inserted directly into the skull , according to new research . scientists have shown that using deep brain stimulation -lrb- dbs -rrb- , a technique already used to treat parkinson 's disease , can boost memory by causing new brain cells to be formed . a ` pacemaker ' fitted with electrodes is inserted into the brain through holes drilled in the skull . deep brain stimulation is already used to treat parkinson 's , but now researchers now believe it could be used to improve brain function and ward off diseases such as dementia -lrb- file image -rrb- . former husband blake fielder-civil will not receive a penny . fans tweet outrage over mitch winehouse selling daughter 's dress on four rooms , despite proceeds going to charity . by . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . andrea magrath . published : . 01:32 est , 29 march 2012 . | . experiments on rats found the therapy improved their powers of recall , and it is hoped the same will apply to humans . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . updated : . 02:05 est , 29 march 2012 . estate : amy winehouse left behind a fortune worth almost # 3million following her death last year . amy winehouse left behind a # 3million fortune following her death last year , it has been revealed . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . the device sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain and has also been shown to provide benefits for a range of conditions including chronic pain , major depression and obsessive compulsive disorder . the device was implanted into middle aged rats , sending out minute electrical impulses , and the study found the animals performed better in memory tests compared to those who had not been stimulated , even after 24 hours . professor ajai vyas , of nanyang technological university , singapore , said : ` extensive studies have shown that rats ' brains and memory systems are very similar to humans . ` the electrodes are harmless to the rats , as they go on to live normally and fulfil their regular adult lifespan of around 22 months . ' dbs is a surgical procedure that has become an established nhs treatment for parkinson 's sufferers whose condition does not respond to drugs . tests on lab mice showed improved memory within just 24 hours , while the rodents ' life-spans were unaffected -lrb- file image -rrb- . now the new research , published in the journal elife , has discovered it could also be used to enhance the growth of brain cells which relieves the harmful effects of dementia related conditions and improves short and long term memory . it found new brain cells , or neurons , can be formed by stimulating the front part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex which is involved in memory retention using minute amounts of electricity . the increase in brain cells reduces anxiety and depression , promotes improved learning , and boosts overall memory formation and retention . the singer , who was 27 , had an estate worth # 4,257,580 , which was reduced to # 2,944,554 after paid debts and taxes . the full amount will go to amy 's parents mitch and janis winehouse , as the rehab singer did not make a will . her father mitch is the administrator of her estate , according to newly-released probate documents . amy 's former husband blake fielder-civil will not receive any of the estate . winehouse passed away in july last year from alcohol poisoning at her flat in camden , with an inquest recording a verdict of misadventure . she had fought a lengthy battle with drugs and alcohol addiction . prof vyas said : ` the findings from the research clearly show the potential of enhancing the growth of brain cells using deep brain stimulation . ` around 60 per cent of patients do not respond to regular anti depressant treatments and our research opens new doors for more effective treatment options . ' prof lim lee wei , of sunway university , malaysia , who worked on the project while he was at nanyang technological university , said dbs brings multiple benefits . meanwhile fans of the grammy-winner took to twitter last night to voice their disapproval over mitch winehouse , 60 , appearing on channel 4 show four rooms to sell one of his daughter 's dresses , despite the proceeds going to charity . mitch hoped to raise money for the charity hopes and dreams by selling an autographed frock worn by the singer at a concert in brazil in january 2011 . in the family : with no will , the money will be left to her parents mitch and janis winehouse . ` not overtly comfortable with mitch winehouse going on #fourrooms to sell amy 's dress . just not right , ' one fan tweeted . another wrote : ` mitch winehouse just sold amy 's dress on four rooms channel four . why not the ashes mitch ? #sick ' he said : ` no negative effects have been reported in such prefrontal cortex stimulation in humans and studies have shown that stimulation also produces anti depression effects and reduces anxiety . one tweeter hit back : ` love people claiming mitch winehouse is `` flogging his dead daughters dress '' when she had already donated it to charity . listen you idiots . ' ` memory loss in older people is not only a serious and widespread problem , but signifies a key symptom of dementia . ` at least one in 10 people aged 60 and above in singapore suffer from dementia and this breakthrough could pave the way towards improved treatments for patients . ' for decades , scientists have been finding ways to generate brain cells to treat brain trauma and injury , and age related diseases such as dementia . as part of a natural cycle , brain cells constantly die and get replaced by new ones . the area of the brain responsible for generating new brain cells is known as the hippocampus , which is also involved in memory forming , organising and retention . by stimulating the prefrontal cortex , new brain cells are formed in the hippocampus although it had not been directly stimulated . criticism : fans of the singer voiced their disapproval over twitter last night at mitch appearing on four rooms to sell a dress worn by his daughter . for charity : amy autographed the frock , which she wore at a concert in rio de janeiro in january 2011 , with the intention of it going to charity . winehouse defended his actions in a statement on his own twitter feed : ` regarding the auction dress on 4 rooms on channel 4 tonight . ` amy gave that dress to hopes and dreams charity 9 months before she passed away . it is not our dress . i was asked to help with negotiations . ` so we are not selling amy 's dress . but we will sell others to raise money for kids that need help . ' hitting back : mitch defended his actions , saying he was simply carrying out his daughter 's wishes . | health | deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes inside the skull . technique is already used to help treat diseases such as parkinson 's . scientists think it could help delay dementia by replenishing brain cells . | -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- boeing has warned airlines to keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away from certain storms because of possible icing problems in engines . the aircraft manufacturer sent a message to `` customers who operate some ge-powered engines after instances of ice crystal icing that resulted in temporary diminished engine performance , '' spokesman marc birtel said in a statement . boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines . only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals , the statement said . dementia could soon be treated with a ` brain pacemaker ' inserted directly into the skull , according to new research . scientists have shown that using deep brain stimulation -lrb- dbs -rrb- , a technique already used to treat parkinson 's disease , can boost memory by causing new brain cells to be formed . a ` pacemaker ' fitted with electrodes is inserted into the brain through holes drilled in the skull . deep brain stimulation is already used to treat parkinson 's , but now researchers now believe it could be used to improve brain function and ward off diseases such as dementia -lrb- file image -rrb- . former husband blake fielder-civil will not receive a penny . fans tweet outrage over mitch winehouse selling daughter 's dress on four rooms , despite proceeds going to charity . by . boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011 . the model is billed as a super-efficient , high-technology airliner of the future , and it flew without major problems for a year . andrea magrath . published : . 01:32 est , 29 march 2012 . | . experiments on rats found the therapy improved their powers of recall , and it is hoped the same will apply to humans . but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013 . the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs . later , a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london . there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator , an electric panel , a plane oven and emergency beacons . updated : . 02:05 est , 29 march 2012 . estate : amy winehouse left behind a fortune worth almost # 3million following her death last year . amy winehouse left behind a # 3million fortune following her death last year , it has been revealed . cnn 's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report . the device sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain and has also been shown to provide benefits for a range of conditions including chronic pain , major depression and obsessive compulsive disorder . the device was implanted brazil in january 2011 . in the family : with no will , the money will be left to her parents mitch and janis winehouse . ` not overtly comfortable with mitch winehouse going on #fourrooms to sell amy 's dress . just not right , ' one fan tweeted . another wrote : ` mitch winehouse just sold amy 's dress on four rooms channel four . why not the ashes mitch ? #sick ' he said : ` no negative effects have been reported in such prefrontal cortex stimulation in humans and studies have shown that stimulation also produces anti depression effects and reduces anxiety . one tweeter hit back : ` love people claiming mitch winehouse is `` flogging his dead daughters dress '' when she had already donated it to charity . listen you idiots . ' ` memory loss in older people is not only a serious and widespread problem , but signifies a key symptom of dementia . ` at least one in 10 people aged 60 and above in singapore suffer from dementia and this breakthrough could pave the way towards improved treatments for patients . ' for decades , scientists have been finding ways to generate brain cells to treat brain trauma and injury , and age related diseases such as dementia . as part of a natural cycle , brain cells constantly die and get replaced by new ones . the area of the brain responsible for generating new brain cells is known as the hippocampus , which is also involved in memory forming , organising and retention . by stimulating the prefrontal cortex , new brain cells are formed in the hippocampus although it had not been directly stimulated . criticism : fans of the singer voiced their disapproval over twitter last night at mitch appearing on four rooms to sell a dress worn by his daughter . for charity : amy autographed the frock , which she wore at a concert in rio de janeiro in january 2011 , with the intention of it going to charity . winehouse defended his actions in a statement on his own twitter feed : ` regarding the auction dress on 4 rooms on channel 4 tonight . ` amy gave that dress to hopes and dreams charity 9 months before she passed away . it is not our dress . i was asked to help with negotiations . ` so we are not selling amy 's dress . but we will sell others to raise money for kids that need help . ' hitting back : mitch defended his actions , saying he was simply carrying out his daughter 's wishes . | new : dementia treatment could involve inserting a "brain pacemaker" into the skull, according to new research. the device uses deep brain stimulation to boost memory and could potentially ward off diseases such as dementia.; Generate a concise summary focusing on the travel for Text: -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- boeing has warned airlines to keep some 747-8 and 787 aircraft away from certain storms because of possible icing problems in engines. the aircraft manufacturer sent a message to `` customers who operate some ge-powered engines after instances of ice crystal icing that resulted in temporary diminished engine performance, '' spokesman marc birtel said in a statement. boeing said pilots should keep the planes at least 50 nautical miles from storms that may contain ice crystals until general electric can make improvements to the `` genx '' engines. only a small number of the engines have had a problem with ice crystals, the statement said. dementia could soon be treated with a ` brain pacemaker'inserted directly into the skull, according to new research. scientists have shown that using deep brain stimulation -lrb- dbs -rrb-, a technique already used to treat parkinson's disease, can boost memory by causing new brain cells to be formed. a ` pacemaker'fitted with electrodes is inserted into the brain through holes drilled in the skull. deep brain stimulation is already used to treat parkinson's, but now researchers now believe it could be used to improve brain function and ward off diseases such as dementia -lrb- file image -rrb-. former husband blake fielder-civil will not receive a penny. fans tweet outrage over mitch winehouse selling daughter's dress on four rooms, despite proceeds going to charity. by. boeing began delivering its 787 dreamliners in 2011. the model is billed as a super-efficient, high-technology airliner of the future, and it flew without major problems for a year. andrea magrath. published :. 01:32 est, 29 march 2012. |. experiments on rats found the therapy improved their powers of recall, and it is hoped the same will apply to humans. but a battery fire forced the diversion of an all nippon airways flight in january 2013. the entire fleet of 50 planes was grounded for four months while boeing made repairs. later, a united airlines dreamliner made an emergency landing in houston with brake problems and a fire broke out on an unoccupied ethiopian airlines dreamliner in london. there also have been investigations into a faulty fuel pump indicator, an electric panel, a plane oven and emergency beacons. updated :. 02:05 est, 29 march 2012. estate : amy winehouse left behind a fortune worth almost # 3million following her death last year. amy winehouse left behind a # 3million fortune following her death last year, it has been revealed. cnn's tory dunnan and mike ahlers contributed to this report. the device sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain and has also been shown to provide benefits for a range of conditions including chronic pain, major depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. the device was implanted brazil in january 2011. in the family : with no will, the money will be left to her parents mitch and janis winehouse. ` not overtly comfortable with mitch winehouse going on #fourrooms to sell amy's dress. just not right,'one fan tweeted. another wrote : ` mitch winehouse just sold amy's dress on four rooms channel four. why not the ashes mitch? #sick'he said : ` no negative effects have been reported in such prefrontal cortex stimulation in humans and studies have shown that stimulation also produces anti depression effects and reduces anxiety. one tweeter hit back : ` love people claiming mitch winehouse is `` flogging his dead daughters dress `` when she had already donated it to charity. listen you idiots.'` memory loss in older people is not only a serious and widespread problem, but signifies a key symptom of dementia. ` at least one in 10 people aged 60 and above in singapore suffer from dementia and this breakthrough could pave the way towards improved treatments for patients.'for decades, scientists have been finding ways to generate brain cells to treat brain trauma and injury, and age related diseases such as dementia. as part of a natural cycle, brain cells constantly die and get replaced by new ones. the area of the brain responsible for generating new brain cells is known as the hippocampus, which is also involved in memory forming, organising and retention. by stimulating the prefrontal cortex, new brain cells are formed in the hippocampus although it had not been directly stimulated. criticism : fans of the singer voiced their disapproval over twitter last night at mitch appearing on four rooms to sell a dress worn by his daughter. for charity : amy autographed the frock, which she wore at a | 2,681 |
whether or not a person suffers hearing loss due to loud noise may depend on their genes , research suggests . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and members of the armed forces are particularly vulnerable . in 2013 , the us department of veterans affairs reported hearing loss as one of the most common ailments among veterans receiving disability compensation . by . residents on the east coast of japan 's hokkaido island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000 ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses , doctors have warned . now , however , scientists at the university of southern california believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition . they have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . their research , looking at the dna of mice exposed to noise , is the first published genome-wide association study on noise-induced hearing loss in mice . manchester united crushed manchester city 4-2 at old trafford and sparked a string on viral images on twitter . sergio aguero opened the scoring for city but ashley young , marouane fellaini , juan mata and chris smalling all struck before aguero 's second to all-but end the champions ' barclays premier league title hopes . and the big win in the manchester derby inspired twitter users to produce a series of viral images which tended to pick fun at city 's expense . david moyes is labelled as a football genius for signing goalscorers juan mata and marouane fellaini . a screenshot from the austin powers films pokes fun at manchester city 's sudden loss in form . fellaini has been transformed from a joke figure to a key player during this season at old trafford . a city fan watching the game is shown wearing a united shirt after the score changes from 0-1 to 4-1 . the idea of city fans changing allegiances was popular . here they are looking at buying a chelsea shirt . there is now a clear gap between untied and city in the barclays premier league - in the red side 's favour . the extra stretch of coastline on shiretoko peninsula near the town of rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places , exposing what used to be the ocean floor . geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby , when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop , pivoting the underwater area into the air . scroll down for video . surprise ! a man stands on a clump of land that emerged overnight along the coastline of shiretoko peninsula near rausu , on hokkaido island , japan . ` an aerial survey indicates that the land swell happened as a result of a landslide ' , local researcher yoshinori yajima told the hokkaido shimbun newspaper after he flew over the area monday . the mass , which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level , measures roughly 1,000 - 1,640 ft long , and 100ft wide , a town official said . as a result of the findings , those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . chris smalling scored his fourth league goal of the season which matches expensive loanee radamel falcao . the new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals , as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . ` the local residents said they did n't hear any sounds and there were no tremors -lrb- when the land appeared -rrb- , ' said katsuhiro tanaka , the president of the rausu fisheries cooperative association , who viewed the expanded coastline the day it was discovered . the mass , which has risen some 50ft above sea level , measures roughly 1,000 - 1,640 ft long , and 100ft wide . ` manchester is red ! ' - it 's clear who the big winners were in the manchester derby from this image . no clue : local residents on hokkaido island say they felt no tremors overnight , or heard any sounds to indicate movement , and that the landmass just appeared . new view : local residents from rausu , hokkaido , take a look at the newly emerged coastline . authorities have not been able to determine exactly when the landslide hit the snow-covered coastline , but they do not expect it to expand further , said an official at the central government 's hokkaido regional development bureau . ` our understanding is that this is different from earthquakes , ' he told afp . it is not believed to be related to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the kathmandu valley on saturday , which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives . under the sea : marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . francesca infante . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . and luke salkeld . published : . 21:14 est , 31 march 2013 . | . updated : . 04:23 est , 1 april 2013 . it was supposed to be a period drama to rival downton abbey . but viewers hoping for an upbeat easter sunday 's viewing were presented with misery , depression and violence . episode one of the village on bbc was voted a miss by twitter users and seems unlikely to match the success of itv 's stately home series . genome wide association studies search the entire dna for common mutations to see if any of those are linked with a trait . mouse genome wide association studies have lead to the discovery of hundreds of genes involved in complex traits that have immediate relevance to people . the study was published in the journal plos genetics . scroll down for video . maxine peake and john simm , second left , star in the village , which debuted last night amid criticism from viewers . viewers claimed the corporation had badly misjudged its sunday night scheduling with the period drama set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries . many were so irritated with the persistent gloom that they switched off altogether . one viewer , zoe , wrote : ` do n't think i can watch any more of the village -- want to end the week on a high not a low . ' an earlier version of this piece existed but has now been amended . sharing her view sarah , another twitter user , said : ' i do n't need my drama to be all hearts and flowers and happy endings but i struggle with unrelenting grimness in the village . ' in the first hour , the show dubbed a ` misery-fest ' by many commenting online , contained scenes of domestic violence , crops failing , alcoholism , canings in school and the protagonist 's elder brother being packed off to war . a third viewer , kirsty bramley , tweeted : ` the village is depressing viewing for a sunday evening . not sure if i 'll tackle the next episode . it 'll all end in tears . ' there was some praise on the social media website however for john simm , who plays drunken wife-beater john middleton . written by bafta-winner peter moffat , the village charts the life and turbulent times of an english community over the decades . the village was supposed to be a period drama to rival itv 's downton abbey . residents of the picturesque peak district villages in which it is filmed are hopeful it will attract ` coach loads ' of tourists . cobbled streets and buildings from the picturesque villages of hayfield , edale , chapel-en-le-frith and old glossop were all used . jill nagy , 46 , landlady of the george hotel in hayfield , derbyshire , said : ` we 're all very excited about the village . ` i 'm hoping it will provide a boost for the town and encourage coach loads of tourists . ' juliet stevenson and maxine peake also star in the six-part series . | news | a 1,000 ft stretch of land rose up above sea level on japanese island . the 100ft wide mass on hokkaido is now some 30 to 50ft above sea level . it is believed to have been forced to the surface by a landslide nearby . | whether or not a person suffers hearing loss due to loud noise may depend on their genes , research suggests . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and members of the armed forces are particularly vulnerable . in 2013 , the us department of veterans affairs reported hearing loss as one of the most common ailments among veterans receiving disability compensation . by . residents on the east coast of japan 's hokkaido island had an unexpected change of scenery this morning after 1,000 ft of seabed was forced to the surface overnight . noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses , doctors have warned . now , however , scientists at the university of southern california believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition . they have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . their research , looking at the dna of mice exposed to noise , is the first published genome-wide association study on noise-induced hearing loss in mice . manchester united crushed manchester city 4-2 at old trafford and sparked a string on viral images on twitter . sergio aguero opened the scoring for city but ashley young , marouane fellaini , juan mata and chris smalling all struck before aguero 's second to all-but end the champions ' barclays premier league title hopes . and the big win in the manchester derby inspired twitter users to produce a series of viral images which tended to pick fun at city 's expense . david moyes is labelled as a football genius for signing goalscorers juan mata and marouane fellaini . a screenshot from the austin powers films pokes fun at manchester city 's sudden loss in form . fellaini has been transformed from a joke figure to a key player during this season at old trafford . a city fan watching the game is shown wearing a united shirt after the score changes from 0-1 to 4-1 . the idea of city fans changing allegiances was popular . here they are looking at buying a chelsea shirt . there is now a clear gap between untied and city in the barclays premier league - in the red side 's favour . the extra stretch of coastline on shiretoko peninsula near the town of rausu has risen as high as 50ft from the sea surface in some places , exposing what used to be the ocean floor . geologists believe the emergence is a result of a landslide nearby , when melting ice and snow caused a section of land to drop , pivoting the underwater area into the air . scroll down for video . surprise ! a man stands on a clump of land that emerged overnight along the coastline of shiretoko peninsula near rausu , on hokkaido island , japan . ` an aerial survey indicates that the land swell happened as a result of a landslide ' , local researcher yoshinori yajima told the hokkaido shimbun newspaper after he flew over the area monday . the mass , which has risen some 30 to 50ft above sea level , measures roughly 1,000 - 1,640 ft long , and 100ft wide , a town official said . as a result of the findings , those at higher , genetic risk for hearing loss can decide whether to take precautionary measures to protect their hearing prior to hazardous noise exposure , the study authors say . ` understanding the biological processes that affect susceptibility to hearing loss due to loud noise exposure is an important factor in reducing the risk , ' said lead study author professor rick friedman . chris smalling scored his fourth league goal of the season which matches expensive loanee radamel falcao . the new stretch of land came as a complete surprise to the locals , as there was no indication of the land movement overnight . ` the local residents said they did n't hear any sounds and there were no tremors -lrb- when the land appeared -rrb- , ' said katsuhiro tanaka , the president of the rausu fisheries cooperative association , who viewed the expanded coastline the day it was discovered . the mass , which has risen some 50ft above sea level , measures roughly 1,000 - 1,640 ft long , and 100ft wide . ` manchester is red ! ' - it 's clear who the big winners were in the manchester derby from this image . no clue : local residents on hokkaido island say they felt no tremors overnight , or heard any sounds to indicate movement , and that the landmass just appeared . new view : local residents from rausu , hokkaido , take a look at the newly emerged coastline . authorities have not been able to determine exactly when the landslide hit the snow-covered coastline , but they do not expect it to expand further , said an official at the central government 's hokkaido regional development bureau . ` our understanding is that this is different from earthquakes , ' he told afp . it is not believed to be related to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the kathmandu valley on saturday , which so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives . under the sea : marine organisms such as seaweed and sea urchins are still attached to the land mass . francesca infante . ` we have made great advances in hearing restoration , but nothing can compare to protecting the hearing you have and preventing hearing loss in the first place . ' scientists have identified a gene , named nox3 , found in the inner ear , that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss . while some gene association studies on noise-induced hearing loss in people have been conducted in the past , all were very small and their results unreplicated . and luke salkeld . published | Researchers have identified a gene called NOX3 that determines a person's vulnerability to hearing loss due to loud noise. This discovery could help individuals take preventative measures to protect their hearing. In other news, a landslide on Japan's Hokkaido island has caused a 1,000-foot stretch of seabed to rise to the surface, creating a new coastline. Additionally, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a Premier League match, sparking a wave of humorous memes on Twitter. | 2,681 |
by . emma innes . published : . 06:31 est , 20 september 2013 . | . updated : . 06:31 est , 20 september 2013 . mushrooms grown in siberia could be used to create a new treatment for aids , russian scientists claim . the researchers say that chaga mushrooms growing on birch trees are a ` promising ' subject for further research . scientists at the vector institute , near novosibirsk , say that they have three different mushrooms all of which could be used in antiretroviral medicines but that the chaga mushroom is showing the most promise . chaga mushrooms -lrb- pictured -rrb- grown in siberia could be used to create a new treatment for aids , russian scientists claim . ` strains of these mushrooms demonstrated low toxicity and a strong antiviral effect , ' a statement from the institute said . they could be effective against influenza , smallpox and hiv , the siberian times reports . the mushrooms are thought to contain betulinic acid which has antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory properties . the mushrooms have been used by traditional healers in siberia for centuries . some people believe they also have cancer-combating properties . chaga mushrooms are referenced as a treatment for cancer in alexander solzhenitsyn 's cancer ward which was published in 1967 . the mushrooms could be effective against influenza , smallpox and hiv -lrb- pictured -rrb- . however , experts at the memorial sloan-kettering cancer centre in new york said that no clinical trials have been carried out to establish whether chaga is a safe or effective method of disease prevention . the vector institute - also known as the state research centre of virology and biotechnology vector - is one of just two official repositories for the now-eradicated smallpox virus . in soviet times , it was a centre for biological warfare research . share what you think . the comments below have been moderated in advance . elaine , . france , . 4 days ago . what , exactly , is `` fokelore '' ? do you mean `` folklore '' ? dimwit dm reporter . lola , . near a glacial lake , canada , . 4 days ago . if that 's true , big pharma wo n't be very happy , therefore it wo n't be true . kevin , . newport news , united states , . 4 days ago . how are the sauteed over a steak . va girl , . virginia , . 4 days ago . i 've taken chaga for years . it known to improve the health of your cells in a similar way antioxidants improve health of your immune system . russians have been using it to prevent/treat cancer with high recovery rates for centuries . of the `` experts '' are going to say `` no clinic tests have proven anything '' . they would hate to have a natural cure found . they 'd lose too much money selling the drugs they create that do nothing whatsoever ... unless you count how they can make you sicker . the views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of mailonline . we are no longer accepting comments on this article . | health | chaga mushrooms could be used to create new antiretroviral drugs , the russian scientists say . could be effective against ` flu , hiv and smallpox . they contain betulinic acid which has antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory properties . some people believe the mushrooms also have cancer-combating properties . | by . emma innes . published : . 06:31 est , 20 september 2013 . | . updated : . 06:31 est , 20 september 2013 . mushrooms grown in siberia could be used to create a new treatment for aids , russian scientists claim . the researchers say that chaga mushrooms growing on birch trees are a ` promising ' subject for further research . scientists at the vector institute , near novosibirsk , say that they have three different mushrooms all of which could be used in antiretroviral medicines but that the chaga mushroom is showing the most promise . chaga mushrooms -lrb- pictured -rrb- grown in siberia could be used to create a new treatment for aids , russian scientists claim . ` strains of these mushrooms demonstrated low toxicity and a strong antiviral effect , ' a statement from the institute said . they could be effective against influenza , smallpox and hiv , the siberian times reports . the mushrooms are thought to contain betulinic acid which has antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory properties . the mushrooms have been used by traditional healers in siberia for centuries . some people believe they also have cancer-combating properties . chaga mushrooms are referenced as a treatment for cancer in alexander solzhenitsyn 's cancer ward which was published in 1967 . the mushrooms could be effective against influenza , smallpox and hiv -lrb- pictured -rrb- . however , experts at the memorial sloan-kettering cancer centre in new york said that no clinical trials have been carried out to establish whether chaga is a safe or effective method of disease prevention . the vector institute - also known as the state research centre of virology and biotechnology vector - is one of just two official repositories for the now-eradicated smallpox virus . in soviet times , it was a centre for biological warfare research . share what you think . the comments below have been moderated in advance . elaine , . france , . 4 days ago . what , exactly , is `` fokelore '' ? do you mean `` folklore '' ? dimwit dm reporter . lola , . near a glacial lake , canada , . 4 days ago . if that 's true , big pharma wo n't be very happy , therefore it wo n't be true . kevin , . newport news , united states , . 4 days ago . how are the sauteed over a steak . va girl , . virginia , . 4 days ago . i 've taken chaga for years . it known to improve the health of your cells in a similar way antioxidants improve health of your immune system . russians have been using it to prevent/treat cancer with high recovery rates for centuries . of the `` experts '' are going to say `` no clinic tests have proven anything '' . they would hate to have a natural cure found . they 'd lose too much money selling the drugs they create that do nothing whatsoever ... unless you count how they can make you sicker . the views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of mailonline . we are no longer accepting comments on this article . | russian scientists claim that mushrooms grown in siberia could be used to create a new treatment for aids. the researchers say that chaga mushrooms growing on birch trees show promise for further research. the mushrooms are thought to contain betulinic acid which has antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory properties. | 2,681 |
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