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138356 | Article: A cyclist has shared footage of the startling moment he was hit by a deer - with both miraculously living to tell the tale. Silas Patlove, 40, was cycling downhill near Sausalito, California on Sunday and cruising at around 28mph when the deer suddenly emerged from bushes and pounced into his path. On a collision caught on Patlove's head-mounted camera, the cyclist smacked into the animal and tumbled to the ground as the shocked animal wriggled free and jumped away. The footage, which was taken near the Golden Gate Bridge, finishes with Patlove with his head to the ground, groaning, as the sounds of a car can be heard nearby. Scroll down for video . Watch out! Cyclist Silas Patlove was riding near Sausalito, California on Sunday when this deer pounced into his path - in a collision that was caught on his head-mounted camera . Crash: Patlove, 40, said he was cycling down the hill at around 28mph when the deer jumped out . He shared the footage to YouTube on Monday and it has been viewed more than 800,000 times. Beneath the video, he explained that he was a bit sore and credited his helmet for saving his life. 'Although I don't remember it, I landed on my back, and hit the back of my Giro helmet, which probably saved me from serious brain injury,' he wrote. 'Although I had a mild concussion with a bit of memory loss around the event, I am very grateful to have escaped feeling only a little banged up. I cannot speak to the deer's injuries.' He also thanked the people who rushed to help him. Doe! The camera captured the moment his bike struck the deer, which apparently escaped unharmed . Thrown: The footage, which he shared to YouTube, shows Patlove and his bike tumbling to the ground . Knocked out: He can be heard groaning as he lies on the ground. He explained alongside the video that he suffered a concussion and some memory loss, and believes his helmet saved him from worse damage . YouTube viewers passed on their good wishes to Patlove. 'I nearly jumped out of of my chair,' one wrote. 'Hope that you're back on the road soon!' It's not the first time deer have been seen along that spot, as commuters reported two deer bounding through traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in September. The deer briefly halted the evening commute as drivers slowed to give them space - and made sure to capture the bizarre sight on camera.
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| Cyclist Silas Patlove was cruising at 28mph when the deer jumped out near the Golden Gate Bridge in California on Sunday . He escaped with a mild concussion and credited his helmet for saving him from worse damage . The deer managed to bound off, but it is not known if it was hurt . | train |
89076 | Article: (CNN) -- The lead singer of the metal band As I Lay Dying has been arrested and charged with seeking to have his wife killed, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said. Authorities said Tuesday that Tim Lambesis tried to contract an undercover detective posing as a killer for hire to murder his estranged wife, who lives in Encinitas, California. Arraignment was set for Thursday afternoon at North Division Court in Vista. The department said it learned on May 2 that Lambesis, 32, had asked someone to carry out the killing and an investigation was initiated. The investigation culminated Tuesday afternoon, "when Lambesis solicited an undercover detective to kill his wife," it said. He was arrested without incident at a business in Oceanside and taken to the Encinitas Station and booked into the Vista Detention Facility. Last September, Meggan Lambesis filed with San Diego Superior Court to have the marriage dissolved. The band issued a statement Wednesday through its record label, Metal Blade, to its fans saying: "As we post this, the legal process is taking it's course and we have no more information than you do. There are many unanswered questions, and the situation will become clearer in the coming days and weeks. We'll keep you informed as best we can. "Our thoughts right now are with Tim, his family, and with everyone else affected by this terrible situation." As I Lay Dying was nominated in 2008 for a Grammy Award for best metal performance. During the decade since it was formed, the band has released seven studio albums and a live CD, according to its website. Asked last year in an interview with HardNoise Online Radio about how his time on the road affected his home life, Lambesis said, "If there was a way to be home but still make a living playing music, I would do that in a heartbeat. "But the catch is that, as a profession, this is what I'm passionate about. And then my personal life, what I'm passionate about is my loved ones back home. So, you know, those two have a conflict with each other. The only thing I can do is find a balance where, if I am gone a month on tour, then I find a month to be home and just kind of even it out that way." Asked in January about whether his group was a Christian metal band, he told NoiseCreep that the band had decided not to discuss "the spiritual topic" so that listeners would focus on their music. "We didn't preach at our shows, our goal has always been to just write the best music we can write," he said. "Of course religion has some influence on the things that we write about just like all of our life experiences do but as a band, we want to be judged on the music rather than what our personal beliefs are." CNN's Justin Lear contributed to this report.
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| NEW: Band issues statement to fans: "We have no more information than you do" Lambesis is to be arraigned Thursday . He was arrested Tuesday without incident . "What I'm passionate about is my loved ones back home," he has said . | train |
92337 | Article: By . Leon Watson . PUBLISHED: . 12:43 EST, 30 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 15:00 EST, 30 December 2013 . Jack Leggett, nine, who tragically died before Christmas just two months on from being diagnosed with a brain tumour . A schoolboy who died from a brain tumour has saved the lives of three other children after his organs were donated. Jack Leggett, nine, lost his battle with the condition just two months after being diagnosed. His grieving parents, Alfie Leggett, 45, and Susan Clarkson, 47, say they are taking comfort from the fact Jack's memory will live on after his donated organs saved the lives of three seriously-ill youngsters just hours after his death. Mrs Clarkson, a cleaner, said: 'Knowing Jack has saved lives has given me a hidden strength. 'At . a time when I am hurting, deep inside I am proud of him. He would have . given you his last penny, and so I know this is what he would have . wanted. He is an inspiration.' Mr Leggett, a postman, added: 'We were asked if he would want to donate organs, and we didn't hesitate.' Within . 24 hours of his death, the family, of South Shields, South Tyneside, . got a call to say Jack’s lungs had saved the life of another . nine-year-old child. Jack's kidney and liver were then used in other transplants. Mr . Leggett added: 'That is a fitting tribute to Jack. It is a comfort to . us that other children and parents won't have to go through the same . thing because of this organ donation.' Jack's illness was discovered in October, when he had appeared to be suffering the same sickness virus as his brothers, twins James and Thomas, 11, but his parents became concerned as he was unsteady on his feet. His parents took him to South Tyneside District Hospital and doctors then referred him to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for further tests. Within 24 hours their lives changed forever, as the couple were told Jack was suffering from an aggressive brain tumour, which was inoperable. Mr Leggett added: 'You just ask yourself why it happens to a nine-year-old child. He wasn't given a proper chance at life.' Jack (centre) with (from left to right) his eldest brother Ryan Clarkson, twin brothers James and Thomas Leggett, grandfather David Young and cousin Jenny Young . Jack has saved the lives of three other children after his donated lungs, kidney and liver were transplanted to seriously ill patients . After being diagnosed on October 17, Jack underwent radiotherapy at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, five days a week for six weeks, as well as having weekly appointments at the RVI. Jack was found unconscious by his mother at about 12.40am on Sunday and was rushed to South Tyneside District Hospital, before again being transferred to the RVI. His parents had to make the heartbreaking decision to switch off his life support machine when doctors made it clear he couldn't be saved. Mrs Clarkson added: 'His final wish was to become a superhero. That is what he has become in our eyes. Christmas this year was dreadful. 'The children came down and didn't know whether to open their presents or not. They have been staying strong for us and we have been trying to stay strong for them.' Jack's funeral will be held at South Shields Crematorium at 11.30am on Tuesday, December 31. The family want it to be a celebration of a young life. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to CLIC Sargent, a children's charity that funds research and supports families of those suffering from cancers and tumours. Jack's older brother, Ryan Clarkson, 20, has already begun raising cash for the charity by taking part in the Boxing Day Dip in South Shields. Mourners – including school friends from Holy Trinity – will all wear something green, Jack's favourite colour while his coffin will be adorned by artwork of his superhero favourite Batman. Mr Leggett added: 'CLIC Sargent is a charity that does a lot of good work for children. We want everyone to come along and give donations.'
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| Jack Leggett, from South Shields, died two months after diagnosis . But doctors were able to use his kidney and liver in other transplants . His parents say they're taking comfort from his . memory living on . | train |
34873 | Article: Police forces across the country will investigate officers for dealing with criminals to buy steroids and abusing their power for sex, a chief constable said today. Mike Cunningham said the top risk factors for corruption of police officers are inappropriate relationships - including to buy bodybuilding drugs, abuse of power for sexual gratification and misuse of information systems. He said most forces across the country will be running investigations into officers who associate with criminals to get steroids, or use their position to sleep with people. Police forces across the country will investigate officers for dealing with criminals to buy steroids and abusing their power for sex, a chief constable said today (stock image) The Chief Constable of Staffordshire was speaking as the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) published a report on how to tackle corruption. He said: 'We do our own assessment of corruption threats, one of them is steroid abuse and gym use by officers. 'What that starts off is very often officers going to the gyms, beginning to dabble in steroids, then the relationships they form when they’re using steroids become corrupt and corrosive. 'There is good evidence of officers getting way out of their depth with serious criminals who they are beholden to.' He said that dozens of officers across the country are caught up in this kind of situation. Mike Cunningham, Chief Constable of Staffordshire, said in most forces there would be an officer who would abuse steroids . 'We do know that most forces would be investigating an issue which relates to an officer with steroid abuse,' he said. 'In most forces there will be a police officer who is into bodybuilding and the gym and who would abuse steroids. 'There would be an investigation in most professional standards departments in the country in relation to an allegation of steroid abuse.' Abuse of power for sex is also occurring across forces in England and Wales. Mr Cunningham said: 'We found that when we asked force professional standards departments that again most forces were investigating allegations against individual officers abusing their position for sexual favour.' Chief constables will discuss plans later this week on how to tackle allegations of corruption. Plans under discussion include making details of gross misconduct hearings public, and revealing the details of chief constables’ pay packets and the extra perks they might receive. Officers could also be made to wait for a cooling-off period before leaving the service and taking a job at a private company. Ethics committees could also be set up to monitor each force, independently of the police and crime commissioner.
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| Mike Cunningham, Chief Constable of Staffordshire, said in 'most forces there would be an officer who would abuse steroids' He said forces will also investigate officers who use their position to sleep with people . | train |
243354 | Article: (EW.com) -- John Corbett is the new "NCIS" franchise star. The "United States of Tara" actor has landed a lead role in CBS' "NCIS: LA "spinoff. EW.com: 'NCIS: LA' scoop: Peter Cambor to return . He'll play a member of a small mobile group of agents called the Red Team, who are forced to live and work together as they crisscross the country solving crimes. Corbett's character is Roy Quaid, a former NCIS Special Agent forced to retire from active service, Roy now works as an Analyst. While no longer an active agent, Roy is the most experienced investigator working for Red Team, a fact that's not lost on any of the other agents. The pilot episode will air as a special "NCIS: LA" episode later this season (yes, it's a spinoff of a spinoff!). EW.com: ABC orders crime scene reality show from 'CSI' creator . Corbett's breakout role was on another CBS hit series, 1990′s "Northern Exposure," and he recently had an arc on NBC's "Parenthood." He also starred in the 2003 FX series "Lucky." If greenlit to series, this could practically give Corbett a TV gig for life given the durability of the hit franchise (but no pressure!). See the original story at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.
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| John Corbett has landed a lead role in a "NCIS: LA" spinoff . He'll play a former NCIS Special Agent who now works as an Analyst . The pilot will air as a special "NCIS: LA" episode later this season . | train |
119241 | Article: By . Sara Nathan and Jane Mulkerrins . PUBLISHED: . 11:51 EST, 22 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:43 EST, 22 March 2013 . Mitch Winehouse has revealed he has moved into his late daughter Amy's London apartment - because he can't bear to let it go. As the star was celebrated at the Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards and Gala in Manhattan last night, her still grieving father told MailOnline: 'One thing we can’t let go of is Amy’s apartment in Camden...She loved that flat, and we live there now. ' And despite selling Amy's North London house for $2.89 million (£1.9 million) in December - Mitch admitted all the cash from the sale had gone to pay off legal fees and debts. Tragic: Amy Winehouse died aged 27 in July 2011. Her father Mitch says he's still living in her London apartment. Remembering Amy: The singer's parents Mitch and Janis Winehouse joined the legendary Tony Bennett at the Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards and Gala on Thursday night at the Waldorf Astoria Starlight Room in New York. Amy, who died aged 27 in July 2011, lived in her small Camden apartment while recording her number one album Back to Black. And . Mich, 60, said: 'When Amy was running out of money before Back to Black . came out, I said, “Amy, we’re going to have to sell the flat’, she told . me: “Never sell the flat, Dad. I’m going to bring out a new album, and . we’re going to make millions.” So I thought we’d hold onto it for . another three or four months. 'She loved that flat, and we [with his wife Jane] live there now.' Memories: Amy Winehouse's house in Camden, North London. It was sold in December for $2.8 million. Mitch . - who turned up to the event at the Waldorf Astoria hotel wearing a waistcoat emblazoned with his daughter's . picture on the back - said the family had found it extremely hard to . sell her house, where she died. He . said: 'Anything linked with Amy is very hard to get rid of, but it was . an incredible drain on our resources. We had to have a lot of security . there, and it cost us an absolute fortune.' The . house - which became a shrine for the late singer and drew fans from . around the world following her death - was sold at auction for less than . $1.5 million (£1million) less than the asking price. It . was originally on the market for $4.2 million (£2.8 million) and Mitch . said the family had made no money from the sale, revealing it had been . spent on legal fees and debts, adding: ‘It’s all gone, to be honest’. Amy's mother Janis, speaking at the gala, which was attended by stars including Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson, said she was still struggling with her daughter's loss. Janis, 57, suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and said: 'It’s been quite a tough trip so far. 'The thing that has helped us through the last 18 months or so is knowing that she’s always here – she’s always, always here with us. ‘The family has never been so close. We were always close, but losing Amy has really brought us closer.’ With the marriage of Amy's older brother Alex to Riva Lefton in November 2011, Janis said she is hoping for grandchildren, but said: 'We'll have to wait and see.' Tender: Mitch Winehouse and his ex-wife Janis share a kiss - while Mitch, joined by wife Jane, pays tribute to his daughter Amy with a picture of the star emblazoned on the back of his waiscoat. Petite: Mitch Winehouse shows off one of his daughter's 1950s-inspired tiny dresses that the late star wore while performing. Mitch said that instead of worrying about coping with the second anniversary of Amy's death, he and his ex-wife instead plan to celebrate what would have been her 30th birthday on September 14, adding: 'We're focusing on that. We're planning all sorts of things in London for Amy's birthday - there will be lots of events. 'There will also be a statue unveiled at the Roundhouse – subject to planning permission. The sculptor, Scott Eaton, is commissioned, so fingers crossed.’ The evening was made all the more emotional as Tony Bennett was honoured at the gala with the Foundation's Lifetime Achievement award. 'It’s been quite a tough trip so far...The . thing that has helped us through the last 18 months or so is knowing . that she’s always here – she’s always, always here with us' The legendary crooner, 86, recorded what turned out to be Amy's last recording, a cover of the jazz standard, Body and Soul, which went on to win a Grammy. And Mitch said: ‘When Amy won all of her Grammys in 2008, it was Tony Bennett who uttered the immortal words: “And the winner is, Miss Amy Winehouse”. And she said: “Dad, I can’t believe that Tony Bennett knows my name, and that he knows who I am.” And when she was asked to do the duet with Tony, she was so excited. I asked her what she was going to sing, and she said: “I’ve chosen Body and Soul, because it’s your favourite”. I said: “Do you know the words love?” She said: “Dad, you’ve been singing it to me for 25 years – of course I know the words." Brushing away tears, Mitch added: '‘You’ve only got to watch the video of them performing together to see the wonderful relationship they had in such a short space of time. 'After Amy passed away, I didn’t know how I was going to survive. The thing that saved me the most was that on that Sunday afternoon, Tony called me and spent an hour on the phone with me. I couldn’t believe that someone like Tony Bennett would do that for someone like me – and it just showed how much he loved and appreciated Amy.’ White hot: Jennifer Hudson showed off her curves in a figure-hugging white dress as she attended the first annual Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards and Gala at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Thursday . Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson was also honoured at the event and looked stunning as she took the stage to perform And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going and The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face. Jennifer, 31, called the event 'beautiful' and called Amy 'such a talent, such a gift.' Before Amy died from alcohol poisoning, , she had avoided drugs for two years and nine months, her father said. The foundation, founded in England just weeks after her death in 2011, steers young musicians from engaging in such abuse. Mitch revealed the Foundation will start helping youngsters in the U.S. - joking about a telegram of support from New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, jibing: 'Thank you to Mayor Bloomberg for that wonderful dedication. It would have been better if you had sent $10 million or something, but thank you.’ He added: ‘Amy Winehouse created the Amy Winehouse Foundation long before it was called the Amy Winehouse Foundation. 'She was the one who took a homeless young person into her home; she was the one who made me fly to St Lucia with a suitcase full of money to pay for a stranger to have an operation on his hernia – someone she’d just met. She was the one who sold all of her dresses and gave the money to charity. 'She started this long before we did – she was a very charitable and loving young lady.' Sexy extras: The Grammy Award-winning singer wore hot red lipstick and had her brunette hair styled in sleek curls . Remembering a legend: Jennifer performed on stage at the Amy Winehouse event . Tony Bennett also paid tribute to the star, saying she lived a complete life because she was able to achieve her . goal: becoming a respected musician. 'Her . dream was to become famous and a beautiful singer and she accomplished . that,' he said. 'Even though she had a . short life, she had a great life because she ended up praying for the . success that she wanted and it happened. This is what this night's . about.' Harry Belafonte presented the award to Bennett, and even said Bennett introduced him to Amy's music. Kind words: The former American Idol star called the event 'beautiful' and said Winehouse was 'such a talent, such a gift' Meanwhile, producer and musician Mark Ronson, who was accompanied by his mother Ann Dexter Jones, told MailOnline: ‘When Mitch or Janis or anyone from the family asks me to come out, I always say yes.' Mark, 37, produced Amy's hit record Back to Black, and said: 'We recorded all the stuff we did on Black to Black here in New York. All the stuff with the band was in Brooklyn and then the vocals were done at a studio downtown that isn’t there any more. 'I first met Amy in New York – this is where we started our friendship, so it’s very relevant to have this event here tonight. 'It is quite ambitious to spread the Foundation’s work across the US, including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, but it makes sense – so much of what Amy loved came from American jazz and soul music in America.’ Embrace: Producer and musician Mark Ronson shared a hug with Mitch Winehouse and posed with Amy's parents . A good night: Tony Bennett holds his award as he poses with Mitch Winehouse and Harry Belafonte . Shining star: Olivia Culpo looked gorgeous in a shimmering dress as she attended the hotel event . Salaam Remi, who met Amy when she was 18 and produced much of Frank and Back to Black was also honoured. He said: 'She was truly the driving force of her creative process," Remi told Rolling Stone after the gala. "She would sing one or two takes, top to bottom – no punches, no Auto-Tune, no tricks.' Other attendees: Miss USA 2013 Nana Meriwether and Kiera Chaplin also attended . Child of a musical superstar: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son Sean Lennon also was seen at the NYC soiree . Amy's friends: Sean Lennon, Mark Ronson, and Ann Dexter-Jones were amongst the guests .
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| Star's parents reveal they are focusing on celebrating what would have been her 30th birthday on September 14 . Mitch and Janis Winehouse have planned a number of events to pay tribute to her - including a statue of the singer to be unveiled in London . | train |
96162 | Article: Atlanta (CNN) -- Investigators in Georgia were looking Friday for a man who left the scene of a suburban Atlanta house fire that killed three children, authorities said. They said the fire was caused by a suspected methamphetamine lab in the Lilburn, Georgia, home. Gwinnett County Police Capt. Jake Smith said Ivan Gonzalez had been charged with two counts of murder Friday, a day after firefighters found him attempting to douse the blaze with a garden hose. Gonzalez, who Smith said received burns in the fire, told authorities he was a family member and was headed to the hospital to be near the children injured in the fire. Gonzalez, who is not related to the children, never reached the hospital, authorities said. Authorities checked other area hospitals and did not find Gonzalez. Gonzalez is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 190 pounds, with a tattoo of the Virgin Mary on his leg. The victims, whose names were not released, are an 18-month-old girl and two boys, ages 3 and 4. Passersby pulled the children from the burning building. The children were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. One died Thursday and the others two died Friday morning. "The children had significant burn injuries and significant smoke inhalation injuries," said Gwinnett County Fire Department Capt. Tommy Rutledge. Rutledge said the fire started in a hallway between the kitchen and a stairwell in the center of the house. Smith said a third murder count is pending against Gonzalez. Neibi Brito, the victims' mother, is charged with drug trafficking, Smith said. "The lack of responsibility, of course, is disturbing," Smith said. "We have a tragic case involving three young children, but we're going to treat it professionally and not let the emotions of it get in the way of the investigation in any way." CNN's Cameron Tankersley contributed to this report .
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| Man charged with three counts of murder in fire that killed three children . Authorities believe meth lab chemicals started the fire in Lilburn, Georgia . Police looking for suspect who attempted to douse fire with garden hose . Mother is charged with drug trafficking . | train |
47150 | Article: By . Sophie Borland and Emine Sinmaz . PUBLISHED: . 14:25 EST, 3 January 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 20:54 EST, 4 January 2013 . Victim: Della Callagher, 46, started to feel ill on the evening of Christmas Day after the meal at the Railway Hotel in Hornchurch, Essex. She died two days later . A woman who died from food poisoning two days after eating a pub Christmas Day lunch had been sent home from hospital and told to lie down. Della Callagher, 46, was one of 30 diners to fall ill after eating a £39.95 four-course meal at the Railway Hotel in Hornchurch, Essex. But while the others started to recover, her condition deteriorated and on Boxing Day her husband John took her to the nearest accident and emergency unit. Despite the fact she was obviously very unwell, Mr Callagher claims that doctors merely gave her an anti-sickness injection and told her to ‘go home and lie down’. Her condition worsened, and that evening he called an ambulance fearing she barely had a pulse. She died the following day at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, less than 24 hours after being sent home by doctors in the casualty unit. Mr Callagher, 51, chief executive of a recruitment firm, said the hospital had ‘turned my wife away’ rather than trying to save her life. ‘They sent her home and she just lay in my arms, basically she was dying. We called an ambulance and went back to the hospital but she barely had a pulse. It was disgusting the way she was dealt with.’ Last autumn the hospital’s A&E unit was heavily criticised by the official watchdog which warned that at times the standards of care were ‘collapsing’. Suspected: Della Callagher was one of 30 diners to fall ill after eating a four-course meal at the Railway Hotel in Homechurch, Essex . The Care Quality Commission also found half of patients were having to wait more than an hour to be seen by a doctor or nurse. Speaking from his home in Hornchurch, . Mr Callagher said: ‘If she was rolling around on the floor they would . have admitted her – but because she was dignified she wasn’t. ‘Della was so fit and healthy, I . can’t believe it. This is devastating.We were about to celebrate our . 25th wedding anniversary.’ Mr Callagher, who has a 14-year-old . daughter, said he planned to sue Barking, Havering and Redbridge Trust, . which runs Queen’s Hospital, and the Railway Hotel where they had the . meal. Officials from the Health Protection . Agency have since confirmed that Mrs Callagher, whose funeral will take . place today, had contracted Clostridium perfringens, a common form of . food poisoning that strikes around 90,000 Britons a year. Investigation: The Health Protection Authority has launched an investigation with Havering Council to establish whether there are links between the outbreak of food poisoning and food eaten at the Railway Hotel . It is not usually fatal and only one . in around 10,000 victims die – mainly the elderly, babies or those with . an underlying illness. Symptoms include stomach cramps and diarrhoea which usually resolve themselves without treatment within 24 hours. It is caused by eating turkey, chicken or red meat that has been contaminated by Clostridium perfringens bacteria. If food is left outside a fridge for a . long period of time the bacteria multiply. It is not clear whether this . outbreak was caused by infected turkey or cold meat starters that had . been served beforehand. Treatment: Mrs Callagher was initially seen at Queen's Hospital in Romford, pictured . One guest at the pub who was among the 30 to have been struck down said he had ‘never felt so ill in his life.’ John Rowe, who lives in Hornchurch . said: ‘It ruined my Christmas and New Year, but luckily I survived it. I’m very sad to hear that a lady has died.’ A spokesman for Ember Inns, which . runs the Railway Tavern said: ‘The local authority is investigating an . alleged food poisoning outbreak at the Railway. ‘We are fully co-operating. Until the investigation is complete we can’t speculate about a possible cause or source.’ The hospital has apologised to the family although it insisted its staff gave ‘appropriate’ treatment. Dr Mike Gill, medical director of the trust, promised to ‘fully review’ the case. The trust is currently facing severe financial difficulties having amassed debts of £50million. The bacterium Clostridium perfringens is widely distributed in the environment and food. It is the third most common cause of food poisoning in the UK. If spores of the bacteria survive cooking, they can germinate to form growing cells. Spores cannot grow in a refrigerator or freezer but thrive at room temperature. In optimal growing conditions, the organism has a generation time of 10 to 12 minutes. When a large number of the vegetative cells are consumed this will more-likely-than-not lead to gastroenteritis. Nasty: The bacterium Clostridium perfringens is widely distributed in the environment and food . Food poisoning from the bacteria most often occurs when foodstuffs, usually red meat or poultry, is prepared in advance and kept warm for several hours before serving. The illness, with diarrhoea and abdominal pain the main symptoms, generally lasts for less than 24 hours but elderly people may be more seriously affected. The bacteria is also responsible for 80-95 per cent of gas gangrene cases, a rare but severe form of gangrene.
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| Della Callagher, 46, fell ill hours after Christmas dinner . She had eaten the meal at the Railway Hotel in Hornchurch, Essex . Furious husband said hospital sent her home despite poor condition . He is now planning legal action against . both the hospital and the pub . Health Protection Authority said 30 diners fell ill after dinner at venue . Hotel spokesman said it's 'wrong to speculate' until after investigation . | train |
188204 | Article: The veins in Gareth Bale’s legs jumped out when he walked on to the pitch at the Cardiff City Stadium and the muscles in his biceps rippled when he caught a stray ball from the boot of Toni Kroos. This is Bale’s homecoming, back to the city where it all began for the Real Madrid star 25 years ago. The transformation is complete. He is ripped, down to just six per cent body fat after spending the summer working on a conditioning programme that has produced some spectacular results. VIDEO Scroll down for Ronaldo rattles one in off the underside of the bar in training . Hitman: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale practices free kicks during a training session on Monday . All smiles: Bale is back in Wales for the Super Cup against Seville on Tuesday night . ‘It is a pure conditioning thing,’ he admitted as he prepares for Tuesday evening’s UEFA Super Cup final against Europa League winners Sevilla. ‘I worked hard in the off-season and I’m ready for a good year. ‘I haven’t done anything (special), just some off-season running, but nothing in the gym.’ Bale has worked hard, as the pictures of his phenomenal physique, published last week, showed. He could go head to head with his press-up obsessive team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo now. Bale is a superstar, etching his name in the history of this incredible club after scoring in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid in Lisbon in May. The Incredible Bulk: Bale looked in fine shape as he trained on Monday . Quality: Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos (centre) and James Rodriguez (right) warm up at Cardiff City Stadium . VIDEO Ancelotti aware of expectation . He was greeted by a few hundred well-wishers when he stepped off Real Madrid’s team bus on Monday night, revered in these parts after establishing himself as one of the best players in the world. ‘Bale, Bale’ they shrieked as he emerged with his immaculate, slicked-back black hair — another noticeable difference from the moody teenager look he once had at Tottenham. ‘Gareth, leave your barnet (hair) alone,’ was Harry Redknapp’s assessment of the Wales flyer when he first worked with him at White Hart Lane. There are no issues with it now. ‘It is great to be back home, but that’s not the important thing,’ he added. ‘This is a title we want to win.’ He is a humble boy, a hard worker after listening to the advice of his mum Debbie and dad Frank when he was growing up in Whitchurch, just three miles away from Cardiff’s new stadium. Star appeal: Real Madrid forward Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during training in Monday . Main man: Cristiano Ronaldo has missed much of pre-season as he recovered from injury . They will be in the stands, watching their boy run out with the most expensively assembled team in the history of European club football. Real’s dressing room is bulging with big names and two more — Colombia’s James Rodriguez and Germany’s World Cup winner Kroos — arrived this summer. That pair and Bale will start for Real against Sevilla. Bale’s position in this team feels secure, with 22 goals in his debut season justifying the decision to spend a world-record £85million to sign him from Tottenham. ‘It is nice not being the new boy,’ he added. ‘I am settled, I have had a good pre-season; it was easier than the last one. I was sat at home last year waiting, but this time I’m in better shape and don’t feel any pressure.’ On the run: Toni Kroos (left) and Gareth Bale train with their team-mates at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday . On Tuesday night, when he runs out in front of 20,000 supporters, he will be King of Cardiff. One day, Bale could rule the world. In October the nominations for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award will be announced and Bale is expected to be on the shortlist. His coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the forward has already established himself as one of the top stars. ‘As I said a lot of the time last year, Gareth is the best,’ admitted the Italian coach. ‘I’m not so interested in personal awards and what is important is that Gareth is here to help win titles. If I say Gareth deserves to win, then I could say the same about Sergio Ramos or Cristiano Ronaldo. But he is one of the best.’ He is a dedicated pro, a student of the game after his explosive speed and his match-winning abilities were first harnessed at Whitchurch High School a decade ago. Focused: Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) raises a smile during training at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday . Now it is all about La Decima, the 10th European Cup that he helped secure and the pressures that being a Real Madrid player bring with it. Only the very best survive. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has been at the Bernabeu throughout his career, claimed Bale had the constitution to become one of the Real Madrid greats. ‘You need to be able to live with the pressure of being a Real Madrid player because you are always exposed to criticism, but Gareth has shown he can do that,’ he admitted. ‘Even if you have won the Champions League they demand even more from you. With the history of the club, if you have a season without a title it is a failure. On the ball: New signing James Rodriguez (left) takes on Pepe during a training session at Cardiff City Stadium . ‘At Real Madrid we have an obligation to go to the Plaza de Cibeles every year to celebrate everything we have achieved.’ On Tuesday evening they will come to salute one of their own, bulging muscles and all.
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| Gareth Bale back in Cardiff for Super Cup . Real Madrid face Sevilla at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday . Bale down to just six per cent body fat after conditioning programme . | train |
176404 | Article: (CNN) -- Wayne Rooney celebrated his 100th cap for England by scoring the equalizer in a 3-1 victory over Slovenia in an Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley Saturday. A lackluster England was trailing to a Jordan Henderson own goal just before the hour mark when skipper Rooney changed the course of the match. The Manchester United striker almost immediately won a penalty after being tripped and converted from the spot to draw his team level. It was his 44th goal for England, drawing him level with the great Jimmy Greaves, but more importantly sparked his spluttering team into action. Strike partner Danny Welbeck put the home side ahead with as scrappy goal as his scuffed shot beat visiting keeper Samir Handanovic. But the third was a well worked move, the Arsenal man exchanging passes with Raheem Sterling before converting neatly. Four wins from four in Group E puts England well on the way to qualification for the finals in France in two years time. In the same group, one of the themes of the weekend continued with minnows San Marino, ranked 208th and joint-last in the FIFA rankings, holding Estonia to a 0-0 draw at home. The unlikely point came a day after the Faroe Islands stunned former European champion Greece 1-0 in Athens. Liechtenstein, population 40,000, was also in fine form, upsetting Moldova 1-0 in Group G. Its captain Franz Burgmeier scored the goal, for a first competitive win since June 2011. But there was no such luck for 2018 World Cup hosts Russia, beaten 1-0 in Austria in the same group, a result which leaves coach Fabio Capello's future under the spotlight. Rubin Okotie scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute as Austria opened up a five-point lead at the top of the group standings. Reigning European champion Spain was boosted by a superb opening goal from Real Madrid's emerging star Isco in a 3-0 win over Belarus in Group C. Making is first start for Spain, Isco picked up the ball just outside the penalty area and curled a fine shot into the corner of the net. Barcelona pair Sergio Busquets and Pedro Rodriguez were also on target in a comfortable win which is Spain's third win from four matches. It is tied with Ukraine on nine points, three adrift of table topping Slovakia, who won 2-0 in Macedonia Saturday.
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| England beats Slovenia 3-1 at Wembley . Wayne Rooney scores equalizer on 100th appearance . Minnows San Marino and Estonia secure upsets . Spain eases past Belarus in Group C clash . | train |
233131 | Article: An Indiana pound dog is now on the road to recovery after his baffled caregivers finally discovered what was making his hair fall out and skin pitifully inflamed: he's allergic to humans. Adam, a black lab, showed up to Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue in Indianapolis back in June. Caregivers there hoped a healthy diet, baths and some much-needed love would allow his hair to grow back and cracked skin to heal. When none of it worked, a blood test revealed Adam's surprising diagnosis. Poor pooch: Adam, a rescued black Lab in Indianapolis, was found blistered and balding with wounds where he'd bitten and scratched at his body because of unbearable itching . Nothing worked: Adam was given baths, fed the best food and given extra love and attention but the terribly inflamed skin just wasn't improving the way his caregivers had hoped . 'Humans. I didn't believe her at first,' Robin Herman, who rescued Adam, said of the veterinarian's verdict. 'I thought she was kidding.' Just as humans can be allergic to dogs, they can apparently be allergic to us, Herman learned. More specifically, Adam is allergic to human dander--the minute particles we constantly shed from our skin and scalp. The intolerance was inflaming Adam's skin and driving him to scratch and bite at his rapidly balding body constantly. Shocking diagnosis: A blood test eventually revealed the problem--Adam is allergic to humans . Just like us: Specifically, Adam is allergic to human dander--the minute particles we constantly shed from our skin and scalp . When the itching was at its worst, the folks at Lucky Dog Retreat were forced to keep his head in a cone at all times. To combat the problem, Herman found a vet who could whip up a serum for Adam just like the allergy shots so often given to humans. And just as in people, the immunotherapy uses proteins of the allergen itself to slowly teach Adam's immune system to tolerate people. 'They just put a serum together, just like with kids' allergies and other dogs' allergies, and he starts on allergy shots this week,' Herman told KGO. Improving: Being in the hands of kind animal lovers dedicated to making him better has already helped Adam improve . Allergy shots: A veterinarian has created a special serum that will hopefully encourage Adam's immune system to better tolerate human dander--then his rescuers intend to find him a good home .
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| Indianapolis pound dog Adam lost much of his hair and was forced to wear a cone at all times because he was biting himself bloody . Baffled caregivers tried baths, the best food and steroids but Adam's recovery was not going well . A blood test eventually revealed his rare allergy -- now he'll receive allergy shots just like humans . | train |
220279 | Article: England batsman James Taylor is using Kevin Pietersen's criticism of him as motivation to win a place in the World Cup squad and dismissed him as 'one of those little people who doubts me'. Taylor made his Test debut in the series against South Africa in 2012 but has struggled for an England spot since, making just a single one-day appearance against Ireland in 2013. In his autobiography released last month, Pietersen wrote how he told then-coach Andy Flower that Taylor was too short for international cricket and how he 'didn't think he was up to it'. James Taylor (left) will use Kevin Pietersen's criticism as motivation on England's ODI tour to Sri Lanka . The 5ft 6in right-hander has earned a recall for England's upcoming one-day series in Sri Lanka and admits he will be using Pietersen's comments to drive him on. 'I took it nicely,' Taylor said with a smile on his face. Pietersen celebrates a half century at Headingley in 2012 as Taylor comes to congratulate him . 'Everybody is allowed their opinion and I've had plenty of people in the past saying things about me behind my back, that's just the way it is. 'We're all big enough and strong enough to take it - it motivates you. 'There are plenty of people who have doubted me in the past and he's just another one of those little people who doubts me. 'I've proven them wrong and I'll continue to do that - it spurs you on, proving people wrong is a big motivation for me.' Taylor, who is currently doing Movember, added: 'There's no anger. So many people doubt you all the time - especially with me being smaller than most. 'That doesn't bother me though - I pack a decent punch for my size. 'I've also scored runs in the past and hopefully I'll do that in the future in international cricket.' Taylor enjoyed an impressive domestic campaign for Nottinghamshire and scored four centuries in his last eight games for the club. England have been criticised for being tactically rigid in the one-day game but Taylor believes he can add some versatility to the side's batting line-up. 'I think that's my biggest strength - adapting to any given situation put in front of me,' Taylor said. Taylor posted this picture on Twitter on Friday showing his effort so far for Movember . 'I scored a few hundreds at the end of the season and every one was in a different situation. 'The tempo was different each time and I think we won every game bar one. 'So I'm winning games and that's what I want to do for England, win games and finish games and put in those match-winning performances.' After their seven-match series in Sri Lanka, England will play four matches in a Triangular Series with Australia and India. Taylor batting for England at Headingley in 2012 (left) and as captain of the Lions in the summer . The programme allows Alastair Cook's side time to establish some rhythm before the World Cup starts in February and Taylor is determined to show what he can do. 'There are seven ODIs for me to impress and show what I can do on and off the field so fingers crossed my name is in that World Cup squad,' Taylor said. 'It's like a new start for us. If you look down the squad and look at the names - the talent and match-winners we have with bat and ball is outstanding. 'There's a great mix of youth and experience. It's nice to be a part of. It's a new challenge for English cricket and it's great for all the players involved.'
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| James Taylor using Kevin Pietersen's criticism as motivation . Taylor in England squad for one-day international series . 'I pack a decent punch for my size,' insists Nottinghamshire batsman . | train |
269656 | Article: A 6-year-old Kansas City girl has died in a drive-by shooting at a convenience store in the southern part of the city. Police say Angel Hooper was wounded Friday night when someone in a passing vehicle fired multiple rounds into the parking lot of a 7-Eleven store. The little girl's dad, 29-year-old Booker Hooper, had just bought angle a pack of bubblegum inside. She was opening the package in the parking lot when she was hit. Angle was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. Tragedy: Angel Hooper, 6, was killed by a drive-by shooter outside a Kansas City 7-Eleven store . Distraught relatives comfort each other near the spot where Angel was shot . Angel loved reading and math. Her favorite books were the Berenstain Bears series . Several people were in the parking lot when gunfire erupted. The girl was with a family friend. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and urging anyone with information to call a special hotline. Police Chief Darryl Forté also used Twitter to urge the shooter or shooters to surrender. The message said that Forté didn't believe the girl was the intended victim. 'Her name, Angel, it really fit her — she was just so sweet,' the girl's distraught mother, Charity Guinn, told KCTV5. 'She loved to sing and dance.' The mother added: 'I just feel like none of this is real. She took the bullet for someone else and now she's not here.' 'She was my angel,' she told the Kansas City Star. Angel was a smart little girl who 'loved to laugh, make good grades and play' with her younger brother, 1-year-old Michael, the Star reported. 'She loved to read books, she loved math, she loved everything,' the mother, Charity, told KCTV5. Her favorite books were the Berenstain Bears series. Heart-broken relatives gathered outside the 7-Eleven where the shooting happen with signs protesting for an end to gun violence in the notoriously-dangerous neighborhood. 'They get a kick out of just going around killing people for no reason,' Angel's grandmother, Marie Guinn, told KCTV5. And mother has a plea for anyone with information about the senseless tragedy: 'Please don't keep quiet. 'I lost my child to a senseless crime,' she told KCTV5. 'It's not fair, it's really not fair.' Angel was shot WHILE opening her bubble gum in this 7-Eleven parking lot in Kansas City . Demonstrators gather near the spot where Angel was shot .
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| Angel Hooper, 6, was leaving a Kansas City 7-Eleven when a drive-by shooter killed her . Angel was a smart little girl 'loved to read books, loved math, she loved everything' Her heartbroken relatives are begging for help in identifying the shooters behind the senseless tragedy . | train |
272803 | Article: Militants in Iraq have seized nuclear materials used for scientific research at a university, the United Nations has been warned. Iraq warned of the seizure in a letter on Wednesday to the U.N. in which it appealed for help to 'stave off the threat of their use by terrorists in Iraq or abroad.' In the letter, which has been obtained by Reuters, Iraq's U.N. ambassador Mohamed Ali Alhakim said nearly 40kg of uranium compounds were kept at Mosul University. The city of Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, was captured last month in a seizure led by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). Militants in Iraq have seized nuclear materials used for scientific research at a university in Mosul. Pictured is an Isis supporter waving a flag in Raqqa, Syria, last month . The U.N. atomic agency has today said it believed the nuclear material was 'low grade' and did not pose a significant security risk. 'Terrorist groups have seized control of nuclear material at the sites that came out of the control of the state,' Alhakim told U.N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, adding that such materials 'can be used in manufacturing weapons of mass destruction.' 'These nuclear materials, despite the limited amounts mentioned, can enable terrorist groups, with the availability of the required expertise, to use it separate or in combination with other materials in its terrorist acts,' said Alhakim. He warned that they could also be smuggled out of Iraq. The International Atomic Energy Agency . (IAEA) 'is aware of the notification from Iraq and is in contact to seek . further details', IAEA spokeswoman Gill Tudor said. Isis took over swathes of Syria and Iraq before renaming itself the Islamic State on June 29 and declaring its leader caliph - a title held by successors of the Prophet Mohammad. 'On the basis of the initial information we believe the material involved is low grade and would not present a significant safety, security or nuclear proliferation risk,' she said. 'Nevertheless, any loss of regulatory control over nuclear and other radioactive materials is a cause for concern.' A U.S. government source said the . materials were not believed to be enriched uranium and therefore would . be difficult to use to manufacture into a nuclear weapon. Earlier this week, video footage was published of ISIS militants taking sledgehammers to centuries-old graves in Mosul. Olli . Heinonen, a former IAEA chief inspector, said that if the material came . from a university it could be laboratory chemicals or radiation . shielding, consisting of natural or depleted uranium. 'You cannot make a nuclear explosive from this amount, but all uranium compounds are poisonous,' Heinonen told Reuters. 'This material is also not "good" enough for a dirty bomb.' In a so-called 'dirty bomb', conventional explosives are used to disperse radiation from any radioactive source, such as from hospitals and factories which are less well protected. 'These nuclear materials, despite the . limited amounts mentioned, can enable terrorist groups, with the . availability of the required expertise, to use it separate or in . combination with other materials in its terrorist acts' - Iraq's U.N. ambassador Mohamed Ali Alhakim . Citing U.N. investigations dating back . ten years or more, Heinonen said there should be no enriched uranium in . Mosul. The Vienna-based IAEA helped dismantle Iraq's clandestine nuclear . programme in the 1990s - during Heinonen's three decades there. Any loss or theft of highly enriched uranium, plutonium or other types of radioactive material is potentially serious as militants could try to use them to make a crude nuclear device or a 'dirty bomb', experts say. Because radioactive material is less hard to find and the device easier to make, experts say a 'dirty bomb' - which could cause panic and have serious economic and environmental consequences - is a more likely threat than an actual atom bomb. Earlier this week, video footage was published of ISIS militants taking sledgehammers to centuries-old graves in Mosul. Meanwhile, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the Islamic State to release 49 people seized from the Turkish consulate in Mosul, before the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Erdogan appealed to the group during a Ramadan fast-breaking dinner late on Wednesday. Ramadan ends on July 27 in Turkey. The state-run Anadolu Agency quoted Erdogan as saying: 'If they are true believers they need to release our brothers. That's what we expect.' The Turks were seized from the consulate on June 11, when the group overran Mosul. They include diplomats, children and special forces police. Thirty-two Turkish truck drivers also seized in Mosul were released last week.
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| Iraq warned U.N. of seizure in letter which appealed for help to 'stave off the threat of their use by terrorists in Iraq or abroad' Iraq's envoy to U.N. said nearly 40kg of uranium compounds were kept at university . U.N. atomic agency has today said it believed the nuclear material was 'low grade' and did not pose a significant security risk . | train |
255662 | Article: Washington (CNN) -- The year 2012 was supposed to herald Hillary Clinton's swan song, a golden departure amid speculation that she might consider another run at the presidency in 2016. Instead, the outgoing Secretary of State has found herself and her agency at the center of a scathing report about bloody attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, which left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. On Wednesday, four State Department officials, including two who oversaw security decisions at the diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, were disciplined after a review of security failures there, senior State Department officials told CNN. One resigned, while three others have been placed on administrative leave and relieved of their duties, said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland. An independent review released Tuesday cited "systemic failures and leadership and management deficiencies" at the agency Clinton heads. The review board completed its investigation this week. Clinton received a copy of the report on Monday and said in letters to the heads of those committees that she accepted every one of its recommendations, including strengthening security, adding fire safety precautions and improving intelligence collection in high-threat areas. Benghazi siege: The ambassador's last minutes . Citing health reasons, Clinton delays testimony . Clinton, who had been recovering from stomach flu last week and a concussion following a fainting spell, informed the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees over the weekend that, at the advice of her doctors, she would be unable to testify at upcoming hearings about the deadly events in Benghazi. In her place, deputies Thomas Nides and Bill Burns testified on Thursday. Read more about the Benghazi hearing . Initially, that did not sit well with some members of Congress, especially Republicans, who have been highly critical of the Obama administration's handling of the Libya attack. CNN Poll: Majority dissatisfied but don't think administration misled on Benghazi attack . "I know that Secretary Clinton was unable to be able to testify tomorrow in an open setting," Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, told reporters Wednesday. "I do think it's imperative for all concerned that she testify in an open session prior to any changing of the regime. I think that that's very important for her, I think it's very important for our country, and I think it's very important to really understand sort of the inner workings of the State Department itself." Clinton to testify before House panel in January . However late Wednesday, House Foreign Affairs Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Florida, indicated that Clinton will indeed testify in front of the committee sometime in mid-January. Ros-Lehtinen issued a statement saying, "We still don't have information from the Obama administration on what went so tragically wrong in Benghazi that resulted in the deaths of four patriotic Americans. We have been combing through classified and unclassified documents and have tough questions about State Department threat assessments and decision-making on Benghazi. This requires a public appearance by the Secretary of State herself. Other Cabinet secretaries involved should also be held publicly accountable." Lawmakers are right to demand answers of Clinton, said David Rothkopf, editor of Foreign Policy magazine. "Hillary Clinton must take her fair share of responsibility for the mismanagement that led to the Benghazi disaster. And I believe she has. Her response to it, the appointment of a serious review effort led by (Ambassador Thomas) Pickering and (Adm. Mike) Mullen, its swift, thorough and unflinching completion of its duties and her acceptance of all its recommendations has been a textbook case of how to handle a crisis responsibly," Rothkopf said. Sizing up Kerry as secretary of State . It is a crisis that has left an indelible mark on the careers of several high profile Obama administration officials. Rice attacked for Benghazi comments . U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration to become the top U.S. diplomat after drawing heavy criticism from Arizona Sen. John McCain and other Republicans over her public statements about the Benghazi attacks. In a letter to Obama, Rice said the Senate "confirmation process would be lengthy, disruptive, and costly — to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities. That trade off is simply not worth it to our country." Clinton praised Rice as a capable leader and insisted "she made very clear in her appearances that the information was subject to change, as more facts were gathered and analyzed by the intelligence community" in a press conference at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) conference in Dublin earlier this month. Disciplinary actions at State . Eric Boswell, assistant secretary of diplomatic security, has resigned his post. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security Charlene Lamb is among the other three officials placed on administrative leave pending further action, a source told CNN. Boswell and Lamb oversaw security for the Benghazi mission. Lamb testified before Congress about the security precautions. Documents show Lamb denied repeated requests for additional security in Libya. State Department resignations follow Benghazi report . But there is no reason to think Clinton's presidential prospects are dimmed, political experts say. Positive public support . Before the report came out, Clinton had enjoyed wildly popular approval ratings in nationwide polls. A Bloomberg National Poll released this month showed 70% of Americans have a mostly or very favorable view of Clinton, with 24% holding a mostly or very unfavorable opinion of the nation's top diplomat. Similar polls from Politico/George Washington University, ABC News/Washington Post and the Siena College Research Institute showed consistent high marks. "The report certainly isn't the 'hail and farewell' Hillary Clinton hoped for, and it isn't pretty. But two points: Clinton has been in the national public eye for 20 years, so any new piece of information is put into a much larger context. That will help her," said Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Though the Benghazi attacks will likely come up should Clinton venture a presidential run, the impact will have lessened, Sabato said. "Think about 2012 when Benghazi was a fresh issue. How much did it help the GOP in the end? Somewhere between nada and zilch. Only a small portion of the electorate seemed interested, and overwhelmingly, they were already voting Republican," Sabato said. "I have a hard time believing that Benghazi will make much difference after the passage of four more years." Rothkopf agrees. "I do not believe the Benghazi case will have any impact on her presidential prospects. No one in public life for as long as she has been has an absolutely blemish-free record, and hers is vastly more distinguished and blemish-free than most," Rothkopf said. "Further, truth be told, the misfires prior to Benghazi really occurred much farther down the food chain within the State Department," he said. "Suggesting errors in judgment regarding a particular post in a particular country fall within the direct purview of the Secretary of State is a gross misreading of the nature and demands of her job." CNN's Dana Davidson, Dana Bash, Elise Labott , Adam Levine and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
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| Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to step down from her Cabinet position in January . A review oF Benghazi cited "systemic failures" at the State Department . High-ranking State officials have resigned or been disciplined . If Clinton runs in 2016, the sting of the Benghazi report will have lessened, experts say . | train |
239918 | Article: By . James Slack . PUBLISHED: . 20:24 EST, 24 January 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 20:24 EST, 24 January 2014 . David Cameron is facing a major backbench revolt, with 100 of his MPs demanding an end to the scandal of foreign criminals claiming they have a right to a 'family life' in the UK . David Cameron is facing a major backbench revolt, with 100 of his MPs demanding an end to the scandal of foreign criminals claiming they have a right to a ‘family life’ in the UK. Last year, 200 offenders – including rapists and muggers – successfully challenged their removal by citing Article 8 of Labour’s Human Rights Act. Ministers are promising to tighten the rules using the Government’s Immigration Bill, which will be debated by MPs next week. But, in the latest challenge to the Prime Minister’s authority, 100 MPs say the Government’s proposals do not go far enough. They are backing a rebel amendment, tabled by Tory Dominic Raab, that would make it all but impossible for foreign criminals to exercise their Article 8 right to a ‘family life’. Ministers have been resisting the amendment, which they claim is so strict that it could flout the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights. It could lead to a humiliating split in the Commons. Backbenchers already want to use the Immigration Bill to reinstate controls on workers from Romania and Bulgaria, leaving No10 fighting fires on two fronts. There are currently about 4,000 overseas convicts living in the UK that the Government wants to remove but is blocked from doing so by human rights laws. Two years ago, Home Secretary Theresa May issued new instructions to the courts to say that overseas convicts should normally be deported regardless of their family circumstances. But immigration judges defied her on the grounds that the guidance was not primary legislation so did not carry the same weight as the Human Rights Act. Mrs May is now seeking to change the law to state that Article 8 should no longer normally be a bar to deportation. But Tory MPs say her proposals still leave too much discretion in the hands of the courts, which could block deportation if the criminal can prove a ‘genuine and subsisting’ relationship with a partner or child. The backbench amendment removes the discretionary element, so courts would have to order deportation of a foreign criminal jailed for a year or more, unless he faced torture or death on removal. The only exception would be if the Home Secretary thinks halting a deportation ‘is in the overwhelming humanitarian interests of the offender’s children’. Mr Raab said the courts need to be told to deport in unequivocal language. ‘This amendment will cut the spurious human rights challenges lodged by convicted killers, rapists and drug dealers to evade deportation, and restore some common sense to our border controls,’ he said. ‘Having talked about reform for the last three years, it’s time we delivered – that’s what this amendment will do.’ Two years ago, Home Secretary Theresa May issued new instructions to the courts to say that overseas convicts should normally be deported regardless of their family circumstances . The amendment is a massive new headache for No10. Up to 70 Tory backbenchers are already planning to use the legislation to call for the re-instatement of controls on migrants from Bulgaria and Romania, which the Government says would flout EU law. The Immigration Bill has already been withdrawn once to avoid a confrontation with rebels. But Mr Cameron has been warned that unless the Bill returns next week, it would run out of time to get through the House of Lords in this parliamentary session and could be lost altogether. A Home Office spokesman said: ‘Those who abuse our hospitality by committing serious crimes have no place in Britain and we are determined to see more of them kicked out. ‘We are passing legislation to ensure judges don’t regard the right to a family life as an absolute and unqualified one.’ Mustafa Abdullahi, 31, was jailed for ten years in 2007 after he threatened to kill his 'vulnerable' victim and repeatedly raped her in her own home . A Somali rapist, who held a knife to a pregnant woman’s throat as he assaulted her, is among the many criminals who cannot be deported from Britain because of rules on a right to family life. Mustafa Abdullahi, 31, was jailed for ten years in 2007 after he threatened to kill his ‘vulnerable’ victim and repeatedly raped her in her own home. He was set to be deported on release and Home Office lawyers warned immigration judges of his dangerous nature and a continued lack of respect for the law. But in December last year he was deemed to have a right to a family life under Article 8 and released. Abdullahi does not have any children or a wife in Britain, but his mother and siblings live here. The judges gave him credit for having put his criminal behaviour ‘behind him’. They also concluded he posed a ‘low risk’ of offending again, based on evidence from a psychiatrist who saw him for only a couple of hours.
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| David Cameron is facing a major backbench revolt over right to 'family life' Last year, 200 offenders - including rapists and muggers - successfully challenged their removal citing Article 8 of Labour's Human Rights Act . | train |
188549 | Article: Kabul (CNN) -- On a hill overlooking the dusty, sprawling city of Kabul is a park where kids fly their kites. A dirty, beaten up Toyota sedan arrives, and Mohammad Nasim steps out wearing traditional Afghan garb -- a perahan tunban (tunic and pants) and a lungee (a headdress). He's traveled more than 300 kilometers (185 miles) from his home in Nangarhar province near the Pakistani border, a drive that has taken him at least five hours because the roads are so bad. He wants to tell his story after learning of the decision to transfer Bagram prison from U.S. to Afghan control. It's a story that began almost a decade ago, a year after the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States by al Qaeda terrorists then based in Afghanistan under the protection of the Taliban, radical islamic fundamentalists dislodged from power by the U.S.-led war against terror that followed. "At the beginning of the Karzai government we were at home, living our normal life," he said. "I was a farmer supporting my wife and kids. The police surrounded our house in October 2002 and said 'you're involved with the Taliban,' and they arrested me and took me to Bagram prison." Nasim says many men in his town were rounded up that day. "They accused me of being involved with the Taliban and attacking Jalalabad airport about 40 kilometers from my home, but I asked them, 'How was I involved in an attack on the airport when you arrest me in my house, with my family?'" Despite Nasim's claim of innocence, U.S. records reveal he was in possession of rocket motors and other equipment when he was taken into custody -- an allegation he strongly denies. He was taken to Bagram Prison, which was at the time was run by the U.S. Defense Department, and claims he was tortured there. "Yes, yes, I was tortured," he said. "They gave me electric shots on my wrists. I was hung from the ceiling for seven days. Our faces were masked, and we were handcuffed, hanging from the ceiling. Our legs were chained as well."" As he explains his story he plays out the torture scenes, raising his arms into the air. "A guard would keep shaking the chain so we couldn't sleep for seven days," he said. "I completely lost my mind. I was hanging from the ceiling; my body was aching. They would hit our heads into the wall." Asked about Nasim's allegations of torture at Bagram, a spokesman for the Department of Defense in Washington released a statement that did not specifically reference his claims, but said in part: . "DoD does not tolerate the abuse of detainees. All credible allegations of abuse are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate disciplinary action is taken when those allegations are substantiated. We take such matters very seriously. "Although there have been substantiated cases of abuse in the past, for which U.S. service members have been held accountable, our enemies also have employed a deliberate campaign of exaggerations and fabrications. The suggestion that DoD personnel, the overwhelming majority of whom serve honorably, are or ever were engaged in systematic mistreatment of detainees is false and does not withstand scrutiny." As we sat cross-legged in the dirt in the park, Nasim took in the panoramic view of Kabul, a city surrounded by rugged mountains amid a landscape so arid and dry -- and yet so beautiful. As he gazed out, almost lost in thought, I asked him if he thought he would survive his time in Bagram. He said, "I felt completely hopeless. Some people inside killed themselves. I too had lost all hope. I thought I was going to die in there." It was during this period that two Afghan prisoners, Habibullah and Dilawar who were also hung by their wrists, were beaten to death by U.S. soldiers in Bagram Prison in December 2002. A U.S. military investigation later found that abuse had been widespread that year and the following. After five months in Bagram, Nasim was transferred to Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba as a "medium-risk" prisoner. Guantanamo was not like Bagram, he said. "Every prisoner had their own small room. We spent three months separately in confinement. After three months they took us up to camp 5. It was difficult to cope but not as bad as Bagram." After four and a half years in Guantanamo Bay, Nasim was finally released. "An American woman said, 'we're sorry,'" he said. "But what to do with their sorry? I spent five years of my life there. I was innocent. You take me away from my family, my children. Who supported them while I was locked up? I lost five years of my life."" Nasim, who's now 36 but looks at least a decade older, is still very upset about what hey says happened to him. He says he's received no compensation and no formal apology. The father of five said, "It made me feel like I wanted to go out and kill all of them. If somebody takes you to the prison for five years, how would you feel? I was very angry. My hurt was blasting." His level of anger has subsided over the years, but he believes the Americans and international forces need to get out of Afghanistan. "This will be a better place once they've all gone. We don't need them. Afghans can run their own country," he said.
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| Nasim says he was a farmer when police arrested him in 2002 and took him to Bagram prison . He says he is innocent; U.S. records say he was in possession of rocket motors . He claims he was tortured at the prison: "I was hung from the ceiling for seven days" Nasim says the Americans and international forces need to get out of Afghanistan . | train |
42211 | Article: Rose Clayton Cochran - who became a focal point in the re-election campaign of her husband, Sen. Thad Cochran, when a man was accused of taking bedridden photos of her to use against the Republican - has died. She was 73. She passed away Friday at a hospice facility in Ridgeland, Mississippi, after a long battle with dementia, the senator's spokesman, Chris Gallegos, said. Daughter Kate Cochran, an associate professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, posted on Facebook a photo of her holding her mother's hand. In this June 7, 1978 photo, Thad Cochran embraces his wife, Rose, as he greets supporters after winning the GOP nomination in his race for the U.S. Senate, in Mississippi - Mrs Cochran died Friday . 'My beloved mother died this morning, after two weeks in hospice care. I took this picture a few days ago because a friend of mine remembered how beautiful her hands were,' she wrote. From Washington, where he was waiting Friday to vote on a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, Cochran, 77, issued a brief statement saying that he and his family are grateful to those who cared for his wife during her extended illness. She had lived in a nursing home for 13 years. Cochran remained in Mississippi after Thanksgiving to spend time with his family and had returned to Washington on Monday to deal with the budget and other issues, Gallegos said. During the senator's campaign this year, a man was arrested and accused of sneaking in to the nursing home, taking pictures of a bedridden Rose Cochran without permission, and posting her image on the Internet for a brief time as part of a political video criticizing the six-term senator. Investigators have said conspirators intended to use images to advance allegations that her husband was having an inappropriate relationship. Longterm loves: The Cochrans - pictured here in 1978 - had been married since 1964, they have two children and three grandchildren . Mrs Cochran passed away at a hospice facility after a long battle with dementia . Thad Cochran has denied any inappropriate acts. Clayton Kelly, a supporter of Cochran's GOP primary opponent Chris McDaniel, was indicted in October on charges of burglary, attempted burglary and conspiracy. If convicted on all three counts, he faces a maximum 55 years in prison. A trial is scheduled for March. The conspiracy count accuses Kelly of working with John Bertram Mary, a talk radio host, who has since pleaded guilty in exchange for five years' probation and no jail time. Ridgeland attorney Mark Mayfield also was charged with conspiracy but later committed suicide. Cochran defeated McDaniel in the June 24 Republican primary runoff, then won a seventh term in November. Conservative blogger Clayton Thomas Kelly is accused of taking a picture of Rose Cochran in her nursing home without permission, and posting her image on the Internet for a brief time . Investigators have said conspirators intended to use images to advance allegations that her husband was having an inappropriate relationship - Thad Cochran has denied any inappropriate acts . Rose Cochran's funeral services are 11 am Tuesday at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Jackson. Burial will be in New Albany. The Cochrans had been married since 1964. They have two children and three grandchildren. Rose Cochran was born in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up in New Albany, Mississippi, and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1963. The couple had met at Ole Miss, where Sen. Cochran attended law school. Rose Cochran taught high school Spanish and English in Oxford, Mississippi, before the couple moved to Jackson, where Thad Cochran had joined a law firm. She was working at the Mississippi Department of Welfare when the family moved to Washington after Cochran was elected to the U.S. House in 1972. He was elected to the Senate in 1978. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said in a statement that he and his wife, Deborah, were saddened to hear of Rose Cochran's death. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Thad and his family. Rose was a gracious and humble lady who should be long remembered for her caring and gentle spirit,' Bryant said.
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| Rose Clayton Cochran passed away Friday at a hospice facility in Ridgeland, Mississippi, after a long battle with dementia . She became a focal point in the re-election campaign of her husband, Sen. Thad Cochran, when a man was accused of taking bedridden photos of her to use against the Republican . Investigators have said conspirators intended to use images to advance allegations that her husband was having an inappropriate relationship . Mrs Cochran had lived in a nursing home for 13 years . | train |
309372 | Article: By . Ted Thornhill . It was the wackiest police chase anyone can remember - armed officers in the Chinese capital Beijing pursuing a runaway ostrich. The flight-less bird – which in short bursts can reach 45mph - set the pace when he escaped from a farm and hit the asphalt running. ‘He was fast and he was big,’ said onlooker Chou Mai-an. ‘People stuck in traffic had to look twice when they saw it come up alongside them and cyclists had to swerve to get out of its way.’ Scroll down for video . Winging it: The ostrich was snapped running at speed besides traffic in China's capital, Beijing . The big bird, which is twice as fast as a road runner, got police headquarters in a flap, with several traffic patrol cars having to be diverted to monitor its progress through the city, because of fears it would distract drivers and cause an accident. A police spokesman said: ‘We checked with the main zoo and it hadn't escaped from there so we are assuming it was either someone's private pet or broke out of an ostrich farm - there are several around. They are reared for their meat and eggs. ‘The bird was not violent but its beak is capable of blinding a human if it chose to attack, and its feet can do severe damage as well. Eventually we managed to overpower it with the help of a bird expert.’ Bird of a feather: The ostrich was eventually caught by armed police and an expert handler and taken to an animal shelter . The hunt is now on to reunite the bird with its rightful owner. It is being cared for in a Beijing animal shelter until they can be traced. The ostrich is the world’s largest bird and its long legs help it to achieve its remarkable top speed.Its stride can stretch to between 10 and 16 feet. Although it can only reach 45mph for short periods, it can run for long distances at around 30mph. Last year CCTV footage (above) emerged of an ostrich on the loose in Zhangzhou city in China, with the bird caught dashing at speed at night between cars and motorbikes. A few seconds into the clip it is struck by a car - but it gets up after a few moments and runs off.
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| An ostrich got Beijing residents in a flap when it ran amok in the city . Several police patrol cars monitored it as it sped along the streets . Police believe that it may have escaped from a local ostrich farm . | train |
259177 | Article: Oscar Pistorius' sister has denied claims the convicted killer celebrated his birthday behind bars with a cake, balloons and gifts. Pistorius' siblings, Aimee and Carl, visited him at Pretoria's Kgosi Mampuru prison on Saturday to help him celebrate his 28th birthday and have been accused of breaking jail rules by bringing him a cake and presents. In a series of tweets Aimee Pistorius has denied the 'false and irresponsible' reports that her brother had received preferential treatment on his birthday. Scroll down for video . Oscar Pistorius' sister, Aimee, seen with him above, has denied claims the convicted killer celebrated his 28th birthday behind bars with a cake, balloons and gifts that she had bought into the correctional facility . Ms Pistorius said she was 'dumbfounded' be media reports that suggested her brother had received preferential treatment during her visit to him on Saturday to celebrate his 28th birthday . Ms Pistorius said her convicted killer brother had received 'nothing that was not allowed' under prison rules . She said she was 'dumbfounded' by stories in local newspapers, and said she and her brother had had a 45-minute non-contact visit with Pistorius. During which time, she tweeted, 'my brother receiving nothing that was not allowed be prison regulations'. She said no cake or perishables were present during the meeting. She tweeted: 'In fact, he only received toiletries and letters on his birthday and we took some balloons to show him through the glass divider.' Ms Pistorius said her family had been 'respectful' of prison regulations and that correctional officers had been 'courteous but stern' when dealing with them. Pistorius is one month into a five-year prison sentence for shooting dead his 29-year-old model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at their Pretoria home on Valentine's Day last year. Ms Pistorius said her and her brother Carl had a 45-minute non-contact visit with Pistorius . Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide and two firearms charges in relation to the death of his partner Reeva Steenkamp, pictured, at their Pretoria home on Valentine's Day last year . He was found guilty of culpable homicide and two firearms charges. Judge Thokozile Masipa cleared the athlete, known as the Blade Runner, of murder after the prosecution was unable to prove he intended to kill Ms Steenkamp. Throughout trial at the High Court in Pretoria, prosecutor Gerrie Nel vigorously argued that Pistorius had intended to kill his girlfriend. South Africa's Department of Correctional Services said it would investigate the claims Pistorius had received preferential treatment and the information given to the media, the International Business Times reported.
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| Aimee Pistorius denies her brother received preferential treatment . And said he received 'nothing' on his birthday prison bosses didn't allow . Pistorius was shown balloons behind a glass divider and given toiletries . | train |
96285 | Article: With record snowfalls and icy temperatures, ski resorts across North America are booming. But these haunting images show that while tourists may be flocking to some resorts, others can lay abandoned and in a few short years become overgrown as nature reclaims the mountain. The Talisman hotel, in Ontario, Canada, was once a booming holiday spot, but after going bankrupt four years ago, it has fallen victim to its surroundings. Scroll down for video . Spooky: It has taken just four years for nature to start reclaiming the Talisman hotel, near Toronto in Canada . Abandoned: The resort, which opened in the early 1960s, closed down in 2011 after going bankrupt, and has since been home to squatters . Ready: The hotel looks like it has been abandoned half way through the day - with tables seemingly set and ready to receive guests . Skiing: The resort did not just offer skiing, but had a golf course and multiple swimming pools for the guests . Located just 70 miles north-west of Toronto, the 200-acre resort once bustled with families and skiers taking to the slopes and enjoying drinks at apres-ski bars. The hotel had its own snow-making machines, multiple swimming pools, as well as a golf course and tennis facilities for those visiting in the warmer months. A 1984 advert for the Talisman, which was built in the 1960s, shows people enjoying the slopes, as well as taking a dip in the pool and dancing with friends after a hard day's skiing. 'More than a ski hill,' the voice over boasts. 'A resort.' All that seems a far cry away now: squatters and damp have taken their toll, and nature has crept back in. Urban explorer, known only as LeftAhead, has captured these eerie images, showing the abandoned site, where empty chair lifts swing above grassy slopes and restaurants remain set for a dinner that will never appear. The swimming pools are no longer filled with clear water, but plant life, dust covers every inch of the once-popular hotel and the only reminder of the 21st century comes from two abandoned chip and pin machines. But it may all change yet: it seems there was hope for new life at the Talisman. Overgrown: The pools which generations of visitors enjoyed jumping into are now home to the mountain's plant life . Broken: Windows across the building have been smashed, adding to the feeling of neglect which permeates the area . Dust covered: It seems no one even bothered to sell off the furniture when the hotel and ski resort closed in 2011 . Modern: The only hint the pictures give to its recent past are these two chip and pin machines, also abandoned at the Talisman . A group of developers has snapped up the property, announcing at the end of January it would get a new name: Talisman Mountain Springs Inn. Speaking to the Toronto Star last year, businessman Brian Ellis suggested the resort would need $5million to $7million (£2.525million to 3.675million) to bring it back to its former glory. The developers have penciled in an opening date of July 1 (Canada Day) for the new, revitalised resort - complete with yoga studio and spa, and rebuilt golf course. However, the ski slope is not going to be bought back as it was decided they were no longer financially viable. New life: But there is hope for the future of the Talisman: after years being left to rot, new developers have moved in to transform the site . Millions: The total cost of renovations to bring it up to scratch was somewhere between $5million and $7million . Hope: The developers are confident they can bring customers back to the resort - but it doesn't seem they will be reintroducing the ski lifts . Date: The developers are hoping to open up once more on July 1 - which is Canada Day, a public holiday in the North American country .
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| The Talisman hotel - a 1960s ski resort near Ontario, in Canada - closed it doors in 2011 after declaring bankruptcy . The 200 acre site has been abandoned ever since, allowing nature to reclaim the once popular hotel . Creepy new pictures show rusting ski chairs hanging over grassy slopes, and a dining room laid for dinner . But developers are now hoping to inject new life into the resort - reopening to the public later this year . | train |
9275 | Article: By . Lillian Radulova . A neurosurgeon who was known to be addicted to cocaine and linked to the death of two prostitutes was allowed to continue practicing precise surgeries, ruining the lives of some of his trusting patients as he spiralled downhill. Dr Suresh Nair was eventually jailed for four years after he plead guilty to one count of manslaughter and two counts of supplying cocaine, a joint investigation by the ABC and Fairfax has revealed. The Malaysian-born doctor will now be deported back to his home country after his permanent residency was cancelled, but during his negligent stint at the Nepean Private hospital in Sydney's west, Dr Nair caused a life-time of damage to a number of his patients. Dr Suresh Nair was allowed to continue working as a neurosurgeon at the Nepean Private Hospital despite the NSW Medical Council being aware of his addiction to cocaine since 2004 . Carla Downes, who Dr Nair operated on three times, told the ABC that in her second operation Dr Nair operated at the wrong level of her spine, leading to seven years of constant pain and leaving her unable to walk up a flight of stairs. In February 2009, a 23-year-old sex worker, Victoria McIntyre, died of a cocaine overdose after a night at the neurosurgeon's apartment . Another patient, Rhonda Taylor, told Fairfax that her mishandled spinal fusion, performed by Dr Nair in 2009, had ‘taken [her] life away’. Their testimonials have come after revelations that the NSW Medical Council and both the private and public Nepean hospitals were aware of Dr Nair’s cocaine addiction since 2004, when he was suspended for six weeks after a urine test found traces of cocaine in his system. However the Medical Board deemed it safe to stop performing drug tests on the surgeon in 2008, and despite the Nepean Public Hospital maintaining the former decision to ban him from performing surgeries, their private counterpart allowed him back into the operating theatre. At the time, Dr Nair was spending tens of thousands of dollars on prostitutes and hosting small drug parties in his home, according to the ABC. Even his co-workers, fellow neurosurgeons, began expressing doubts at Dr Nair's ability 'to function as a consultant' at this point, with one person describing his surgical decisions as 'often bizarre', Fairfax reports. In February 2009, a 23-year-old sex worker, Victoria McIntyre, died of a cocaine overdose after a night at the neurosurgeon's apartment. Patients who the Malaysian-born surgeon operated on have revealed they have were left with life-long problems after his surgeries went wrong . Dr Nair was arrested in 2010 following the death of a second escort at his home. 19-year-old Suellen Domingues-Zaupa, died after suffering a cardiac arrest from a cocaine overdose . While the hospital was informed of the incident, the NSW Medical Council was not, and Dr Nair continued to work. Later in the same year, 19-year-old escort Suellen Domingues-Zaupa, also died at Dr Nair's home after suffering a cardiac arrest from a cocaine overdose. Finally, after this incident, Dr Nair was arrested and his medical licence was revoked in 2010.The full media investigation can be seen on Monday at 8:30pm on ABC's Four Corners.
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| Dr Suresh Nair was banned from the operating theatre for six weeks in 2004 after a drug test found cocaine in his sytem . In 2008, the NSW Medical Council decided he no longer required drug tests . Nair spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes and hosted drug parties . Two sex workers died at his home from cocaine overdoses in 2009 . Colleagues described his surgical decisions as 'bizarre' and a number of his surgeries caused life-long damage to his patients . He was arrested in 2010, spent four years in jail and now faces deportation after his permanent residency visa was cancelled . | train |
54783 | Article: (CNN) -- It was only after I joined CNN on May 8, 1990, that I got to know Ted Turner and learn TV news and life lessons from him. In recent weeks and months, I've been thinking of those lessons as I worked on our new CNN one-hour documentary: "Ted Turner: The Maverick Man." Here -- in no particular order -- are five things I learned from the CNN founder: . 1. The news comes first. He would always remind all of us at CNN that we work for a "news" organization and when there's breaking news, that takes priority. Nowadays, that sounds so obvious, especially to all of us at CNN -- the world's news leader when it comes to breaking news. But when he created the first 24/7 television news network on June 1, 1980, that concept was not so obvious. 2. If you have a dream, pursue it. When he created CNN, a lot of folks thought he was crazy. The three broadcast networks already had a daily 30-minute newscast. But Ted believed people in the United States -- and indeed around the world -- wanted a lot more. He took what money he had and rolled the dice. He was, of course, right. There are now hundreds of local, national and international 24/7 cable news channels in dozens of languages around the world. In short, Ted did for television news what Bill Gates and Steve Jobs did for computers and the Internet. 3. Even after terrible life setbacks, you can recover and even thrive. Ted had a very unhappy childhood. His parents sent him away to boarding school when he was only 4. His father berated him for not getting into Harvard and stopped paying his tuition at Brown because he didn't like Ted's major. Later, his father committed suicide. Still in his early 20s, Ted went on to take a local advertising business and create a worldwide media empire. At his peak, Ted was worth more than $10 billion. Years later, Ted lost his media empire, and the love of his life, Jane Fonda. Even at his lowest point, he was able to turn things around and create a new business venture -- becoming a bison rancher and opening a chain of restaurants, which keeps him thriving and relevant today. 4. A smart person has a lot of interests. Ted loves more than just the news. He loves entertainment -- he created TNT, TBS, Turner Classic Movies, The Cartoon Network -- and sports. At one point, when he owned the Atlanta Braves, he took them from last place to a World Series win. He also has a passion for protecting the environment and eliminating nuclear weapons. And he puts his money where his mouth is. He made a $1 billion pledge to the United Nations. 5. Don't be afraid to admit you've made mistakes. Anyone who speaks with Ted will hear him acknowledge his many mistakes over the years -- from not being an attentive father to failing to understand what the Time Warner/AOL merger would mean for his involvement with his beloved CNN. He has no role in CNN today. The great thing about Ted is that he knows where he erred and is willing to learn and improve. By sharing the good and bad of his life, he hopes others will learn as well.
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| Ted Turner turns 75 years old this month . He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, in 1980 . In 1990, Turner hired Wolf Blitzer, host of CNN's "The Situation Room" Blitzer reflects on what he learned from his former boss . | train |
24901 | Article: Steve Smith collected his first ever Allan Border Medal at the prestigious awards ceremony and was also named the Test Player and One Day International Player of the Year to cap off a sensational season. The 25-year-old received an impressive 243 votes to win the Allan Border Medal, ahead of his David Warner (175) and reigning medal winner Mitchell Johnson (126). Smith has enjoyed a sensational year, kick-started with a century against South Africa at the Centurion last February and culminating in a record-breaking Test summer against India. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Steve Smith wins his first Allan Border Medal . Steve Smith won the prestigious Allan Border Medal and collected the Test Player and ODI Player of the Year . Smith with his partner Dani Willis after being awarded the Allan Border Medal in Melbourne . The Batsman was in sensational form last season and had a record-breaking Test summer against India . He scored hundreds in all four Tests and set a new runs record for a four-Test series, piling on 769 runs at an average of more than 128. He also captained the side for the final three games, elevated in Michael Clarke's injury absence, marking him out as the Baggy Green's heir apparent. In one-day cricket he has scored three hundreds and three half-centuries in the past four months, again marking a first taste of captaincy with a ton against England last week. The only senior award Smith did not take home was Twenty20 Player of the Year, which went to big-hitting Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder was Australia's top performer in a disappointing ICC T20 campaign in Bangladesh last March, topping the run-scorers list and becoming their most potent threat. Glenn Maxwell awarded the Twenty20 Player of the Year following his impressive performances in the ICC T20 . Maxwell and partner Sonja Steffen arrive ahead of the star-studded event . Sean Abbott picked up the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award to end what has been a turbulent year for the bowler. The 22-year-old bowled the ball which fatally struck Phillip Hughes in November but returned from the tragedy just 14 days later, taking six for 14 on his return to first-class cricket. Meg Lanning claimed her second Belinda Clark medal following her remarkable last 12 months. The 22-year-old had a terrific record over the season, tallying an impressive 490 runs at an average of 49.90 in one-day international cricket and scoring 625 runs at an average of 52.08. The star-studded ceremony took place at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, and despite the wet weather, all of Australia's biggest cricket stars turned out for their biggest night of the calendar year. Meg Lanning won the Belinda Clark award for Women's Cricketer of the Year . Lanning and boyfriend James Considine arrive at the Allan Border Medal ceremony . Australia's James Pattinson and girlfriend Kayla Dickson arrive at the awards ceremony . Ben Cutting and former Miss World Erin Holland arrive (left) and Mitchell Johnson and wife Jessica (right) Australia's Michael Clarke before the ceremony started with his wife Kyly . James Pattinson and partner Kayla Dickson arrive on the red carpet before the event . Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland (left) speaks with Mitchell Johnson (right) ahead of the awards .
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| Steve Smith took home three awards including the prestigious Allan Border Medal, Test Player of the Year and One Day International Player of the Year . Sean Abbott awarded the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award just months after the tragic death of Phillip Hughes in a domestic match . Glen Maxwell won the Twenty20 International Player of the Year award after top-scoring for the Aussies in the ICC T20 competition in Bangladesh . Meg Lanning won the Belinda Clark medal for Woman's Cricketer of the Year for a second time after her impressive year . The star-studded bash took place at the Crown Casino in Melbourne . Follow all the latest Cricket news here . | train |
246799 | Article: (CNN) -- When Tiffany Wilson noticed a small growth on her left hip, she didn't think much of it. Tiffany Wilson, 41, found a bump on her hip that she thought was a pimple. It turned out to be skin cancer. "It was bizarre," recalled the 41-year-old salon owner from Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I just thought it was a pimple." Wilson, who is African-American, can't say exactly what prompted her to point out the bump to her physician, but she said she remembered thinking the diagnosis wouldn't be anything serious. "It never occurred to me that it was skin cancer," she said. But it was. She had basal cell carcinoma, the most common skin cancer. Wilson spent long hours as a child in the summer sun at Lake Nokomis in Minnesota and went to the tanning bed before visiting relatives in the Caribbean, she said. She also said she never wore sunscreen. "Back then, I just don't think people were aware of the effects [of the sun]," she said. Those may seem like obvious red flags to people who are sun-conscious, but they were foreign concepts to Wilson, which is why her diagnosis came as a shock. "I just assumed, 'I'm a person of color, I'll be OK,' " she said. Dermatologists say they are concerned because skin cancer rates are increasing among minority groups in the United States. Like Wilson, many people of color often mistakenly believe skin cancer is not something they should be worried about. Pigmentation is no 'free pass' The reasoning is not completely far-fetched: Darker-skinned people do benefit from the protective effects of skin pigmentation. In fact, some studies suggest that for the darkest skin tones, pigmentation cells provide a natural sun protection factor, or SPF, of about 13. The problem is many dark-skinned people believe that means they are born with a natural immunity to skin cancer. "Pigmentation doesn't give you a free pass," said Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, a dermatologist specializing in ethnic skin and the doctor who treated Tiffany Wilson. "It doesn't matter what color your skin is, everyone can get skin cancer." Bob Marley, for example, died of malignant melanoma, the most lethal type of skin cancer, that spread to his lungs and brain. All types of skin cancer are increasing among blacks and Hispanics, and their melanomas are more often fatal because they are usually caught later, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Crutchfield pointed out that pigmentation may have sun-protective qualities but even for the darkest skin it falls short of the AAD's recommendation of a daily SPF of at least 15 for everyone. Crutchfield feels many ethnic groups are missing that key part of the message, if they are getting the message at all. Blog: How to pick the right sunscreen . Researchers acknowledge that many of the messages regarding skin cancer prevention have traditionally targeted fair-skinned people, a group 10 times more likely to develop melanoma. Now, dermatologists say, more needs to be done to encourage all groups to take precautions against sun damage. A Consumer Reports survey found only 27 percent of people with self-described darker skin applied sunscreen when they were in the sun for four hours or more, compared with 64 percent of people with self-described light skin. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009 there will be more than 1 million unreported cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer -- most of them curable -- and that more than 68,000 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed. For melanoma, the key to a cure is early detection. That's why dermatologists caution everyone to be vigilant and learn the risks for their skin type. "Race is very important because not all skin is the same," said Dr. Susan Taylor of The Skin of Color Center, a dermatology group focusing on the needs of patients of color. According to Taylor, people with darker skin often get diagnosed at later stages because the cancers often appear in atypical locations. Melanomas in African-Americans and darker-skinned Hispanics and Asians develop more commonly on the palms, soles of the feet, toenails, fingernails and in mucus membranes like around the mouth and genitals, she said. In Caucasian and lighter-skinned Hispanics, melanomas more frequently appear on the back in men and on the legs in women. Also, the signs of melanoma may vary depending on skin tone. "Skin hue can affect the way lesions look," Crutchfield said. "Things that appear red in white skin often look completely different in skin of color." Historically, research and teaching was done on fairer-skinned people, making it more challenging for physicians to recognize suspicious moles on darker skin. While these differences present challenges, they are certainly not barriers. Experts say, the best thing to do is keep it simple. "If you have any lesion or mole change at all, or if you have a spot that bleeds and doesn't heal in three weeks, see a physician or a dermatologist," Dr. Crutchfield recommended. "That's something everyone can do." Visit the American Academy of Dermatology Web site to find free screening locations in your state . Another piece of simple advice: "All racial groups need to use sunscreens," Taylor stresses. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both deep-penetrating UVA rays and burn-causing UVB rays. Not all sunscreens protect against both. Visit the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep cosmetic safety database . Tiffany Wilson is heeding that advice. She said she's learned that when it comes to prevention, the worst thing you can possibly do is nothing. "I use extreme caution in the sun and make certain that I use a sunscreen, even on a cloudy day," she said. "You shouldn't underestimate the rays of the sun. "
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| Dermatologists report increased incidence of skin cancer among people of color . Minorities often believe pigmentation makes them immune to skin cancer . More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are estimated in 2009 . Every 62 minutes, one American dies of melanoma . | train |
37506 | Article: Jose Mourinho reckons England were unlucky to be grouped with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica, and the Chelsea manager says: 'I don't think they should be ashamed of this situation'. England's World Cup was left in tatters after Roy Hodgson's men lost their second game 2-1 to Uruguay, having lost by the same scoreline against Italy five days before. But Mourinho isn't so quick to judge, saying he doesn't think England had 'the football Gods on their side'. VIDEO Scroll down to see England manager Roy Hodgson's reaction to 'group of death' Gutted: England were knocked out of the World Cup after just eight days after losing their opening two games . Friends or foes: Luis Suarez (right) sees to Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard after scoring twice . Unlucky? England manager Roy Hodgson was drawn in Group D with Italy, Costa Rica and Uruguay . Winners: Uruguay beat England 2-1, as did Italy by the same scoreline five days before . 'I . think the Gods of football, if you can use that expression, were never . with England since the draw until now, until even the Italy match . against Costa Rica, where I don't think many people would think Italy . could lose and Italy lost,' said Mourinho, a globalambassador for Yahoo. 'I . don't think England was a happy team, they didn't have the football . Gods on their side. They had two good matches, with good individual . performances. 'I don't . feel comfortable to criticise England or England's options because I . don't think they should be ashamed of this situation.' And Mourinho thinks England were 'not lucky in the draw' either. 'For some reason it is possible that you have three world champions and three strong teams like Uruguay, Italy and England in the same group,' he added. 'From the best three or four matches in this competition, England was present in two. It means that England did well, played well, competed well. 'They started both matches very well, was not afraid of Uruguay, was not afraid of Italy - conceded, reacted, scored an equaliser. 'When they equalised with 10 or 15 minutes to go, lots of people for sure thought England could win this match, but they lost.' Analysis: Mourinho thinks 'England was not lucky in the draw' to be with Italy and Uruguay in Group D .
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| Jose Mourinho says Group D has three world champions in Uruguay, Italy and England, and that Three Lions were not 'a happy team' Mourinho: 'I don't think they should be ashamed of this situation' England crashed out of the World Cup after their second defeat . England lost 2-1 to Italy on Saturday, then to Uruguay by same scoreline on Thursday . | train |
215498 | Article: By . Associated Press . and Daily Mail Reporter . The Associated Press has accused the Justice Department of a 'massive and unprecedented intrusion' after it secretly obtained two months worth of reporters' telephone records, potentially identifying confidential sources. The records listed journalists' incoming and outgoing calls, as well as the duration of each call, for the work and personal phone numbers of individual reporters, general AP office numbers in New York, Washington and Hartford, Connecticut, and the main number for AP reporters in the House of Representatives press gallery, according to attorneys for the AP. In all, the government seized records for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists in April and May of 2012. The government would not say why it sought the records. News of the probe into one of the largest news organizations in the world immediately sparked outrage among Republicans on Capitol Hill. 'The First Amendment is first for a reason,' Michael Steel, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, told MailOnline. 'If the Obama Administration is going after reporters’ phone records, they better have a damned good explanation.' Justice: The Associated Press has accused the Justice Department of a 'massive and unprecedented intrusion' after it secretly obtained two months worth of reporters' telephone records, potentially identifying confidential sources . A spokesman for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Republican in Virginia, said the move is representative of a broader 'pattern of intimidation.' 'Whether it is secretly targeting . patriotic Americans participating in the electoral progress or reporters . exercising their First Amendment rights, these new revelations suggest a . pattern of intimidation by the Obama Administration,' Doug Heye said. The American Civil Liberties Union was equally critical. 'Obtaining a broad range of telephone records in order to ferret out a government leaker is an unacceptable abuse of power,' said Ben Wizner, director of the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. 'Freedom of the press is a pillar of our democracy, and that freedom often depends on confidential communications between reporters and their sources.' White House spokesman Jay Carney initially declined a request for comment on this story and referred all further inquiries to the Justice Department. A couple hours later he released a statement saying, 'Other than press reports, we have no knowledge of any attempt by the Justice Department to seek phone records of the AP. We are not involved in decisions made in connection with criminal investigations, as those matters are handled independently by the Justice Department.' 'Any questions about an ongoing criminal investigation should be directed to the Department of Justice,' the statement added. AP President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Pruitt said the government obtained information far beyond anything that could be justified by any . specific investigation. He demanded the return of the phone records and . destruction of all copies. 'There can be no possible . justification for such an overbroad collection of the telephone . communications of The Associated Press and its reporters,' Pruitt wrote in a letter of protest to Attorney General Eric Holder. 'These . records potentially reveal communications with confidential sources . across all of the newsgathering activities undertaken by the AP during a . two-month period, provide a road map to AP's newsgathering operations, . and disclose information about AP's activities and operations that the . government has no conceivable right to know.' The exact number of journalists who . used the phone lines during that period is unknown but more than 100 . journalists work in the offices whose phone records were targeted on a . wide array of stories about government and other matters. U.S. officials have previously said in public testimony that the U.S. attorney in Washington is conducting a criminal investigation into who may have leaked information contained in a May 7, 2012, AP story about a foiled terror plot. Outraged: AP President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Pruitt, pictured, said the government sought and obtained information far beyond anything that could be justified by any specific investigation . The story disclosed details of a CIA operation in Yemen that stopped an al-Qaida plot in the spring of 2012 to detonate a bomb on an airplane bound for the United States. In testimony in February, CIA Director John Brennan noted that the FBI had questioned him about whether he was AP's source, which he denied. He called the release of the information to the media about the terror plot an 'unauthorized and dangerous disclosure of classified information.' Prosecutors have sought phone records from reporters before, but the seizure of records from such a wide array of AP offices, including general AP switchboards numbers and an office-wide shared fax line, is unusual and largely unprecedented. In the letter notifying the AP received Friday, the Justice Department offered no explanation for the seizure, according to Pruitt's letter and attorneys for the AP. The records were presumably obtained from phone companies earlier this year although the government letter did not explain that. None of the information provided by the government to the AP suggested the actual phone conversations were monitored. The Justice Department released a statement on Monday defending its actions. 'We take seriously our obligations to follow all applicable laws, federal regulations, and Department of Justice policies when issuing subpoenas for phone records of media organizations,' the statement reads. 'Those regulations require us to make every reasonable effort to obtain information through alternative means before even considering a subpoena for the phone records of a member of the media.' 'Because we value the freedom of the press, we are always careful and deliberative in seeking to strike the right balance between the public interest in the free flow of information and the public interest in the fair and effective administration of our criminal laws.' Among those whose phone numbers were obtained were five reporters and an editor who were involved in the May 7, 2012 story. The Obama administration has aggressively investigated disclosures of classified information to the media and has brought six cases against people suspected of leaking classified information, more than under all previous presidents combined. Justice Department published rules require that subpoenas of records from news organizations must be personally approved by the attorney general but it was not known if that happened in this case. The letter notifying AP that its phone records had been obtained though subpoenas was sent Friday by Ronald Machen, the U.S. attorney in Washington. Spokesmen in Machen's office and at the Justice Department had no immediate comment on Monday. Records: In all, the government seized records for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists in April and May of 2012. The government would not say why it sought the records (stock photo) The Justice Department lays out strict rules for efforts to get phone records from news organizations. A subpoena can only be considered after 'all reasonable attempts' have been made to get the same information from other sources, the rules say. It was unclear what other steps, in total, the Justice Department has taken to get information in the case. A subpoena to the media must be 'as narrowly drawn as possible' and 'should be directed at relevant information regarding a limited subject matter and should cover a reasonably limited time period,' according to the rules. The reason for these constraints, the department says, is to avoid actions that 'might impair the news gathering function' because the government recognizes that 'freedom of the press can be no broader than the freedom of reporters to investigate and report the news.' News organizations normally are notified in advance that the government wants phone records and enter into negotiations over the desired information. In this case, however, the government, in its letter to the AP, cited an exemption to those rules that holds that prior notification can be waived if such notice, in the exemption's wording, might 'pose a substantial threat to the integrity of the investigation.' Intrusion: The AP has sent a letter of protest to Attorney General Eric Holder, pictured . It is unknown whether a judge or a grand jury signed off on the subpoenas. The May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of the CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot occurred around the one-year anniversary of the May 2, 2011, killing of Osama bin Laden. The plot was significant because the White House had told the public it had 'no credible information that terrorist organizations, including al-Qaida, are plotting attacks in the U.S. to coincide with the (May 2) anniversary of bin Laden's death.' The AP delayed reporting the story at the request of government officials who said it would jeopardize national security. Once government officials said those concerns were allayed, the AP disclosed the plot because officials said it no longer endangered national security. The Obama administration, however, continued to request that the story be held until the administration could make an official announcement. The May 7 story was written by reporters Matt Apuzzo and Adam Goldman with contributions from reporters Kimberly Dozier, Eileen Sullivan and Alan Fram. They and their editor, Ted Bridis, were among the journalists whose April-May 2012 phone records were seized by the government. Brennan talked about the AP story and leaks investigation in written testimony to the Senate. 'The irresponsible and damaging leak of classified information was made ... when someone informed the Associated Press that the U.S. Government had intercepted an IED (improvised explosive device) that was supposed to be used in an attack and that the U.S. Government currently had that IED in its possession and was analyzing it,' he said. He also defended the White House's plan to discuss the plot immediately afterward. 'Once someone leaked information about interdiction of the IED and that the IED was actually in our possession, it was imperative to inform the American people consistent with Government policy that there was never any danger to the American people associated with this al-Qa'ida plot,' Brennan told senators.
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| Department allegedly obtained records listing incoming and outgoing calls and duration of calls for more than 20 telephone lines used by journalists . Lines included the main number used by reporters in the House of Reps press gallery and general AP numbers in Washington and New York . The government would not say why it sought the records, from April and May 2012 . AP President Gary Pruitt has demanded the records be returned or destroyed claiming: 'There can be no possible . justification' for such an intrusion . | train |
79262 | Article: People often worry about things that go bump in the night and not what happens to our plants while we sleep. But that has been an ongoing problem for residents in Hornchuch, east London for the last year. That is until they captured a middle-aged man tugging up flowers by their roots. Scroll down for video . The man can be seen walking past and looking into the front garden in Hornchurch, east London . He is then seen leaning over the iron railing, separating the garden and the pavement and grabbing a plant . He then throws the torn up shrub back into the flower bed whilst looking to see if he has been spotted . Footage caught the man pulling up the shrubs, which included Laurels and Privets, and then throwing them back to the ground. A concerned resident set on solving the mystery installed CCTV cameras outside his home. It was after he fell victim to a string of criminal damage incidents in his garden and to his car. The footage was captured on Saturday, July 26 at about 1.50am and revealed a man tampering with his flowers. He walks further down the garden and pulls up another plant before tossing it back into the flowerbed . Police have released the images in the hope that someone might recognise the man or have any information . Officers are continuing to investigate multiple incidents of criminal damage to vehicles in the area and are looking into the possibility more than one person may be responsible. They have now released the footage in a bid to track down the man captured in the images. Police Sergeant Darren Hepple of Hacton Safer Neighbourhoods Team said: ‘There have been several reports of criminal damage of a similar nature in the area and we believe that one person may be responsible. ‘I am asking for the public's assistance to help us identify this person and anyone with information on the damage - or who recognises the male in the CCTV - should contact us directly.’ Anyone who can identify the man shown in the footage should contact Police on 020 8721 2593 or 101 quoting ref 5411013/14 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.
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| Man caught on camera tearing up shrubs from their roots in front garden . He throws them back on the ground at home in Hornchurch, east London . Concerned resident set up camera after falling victim to previous incidents . Police have released the CCTV images in a bid to track the man down . | train |
149675 | Article: A married teacher and mother of two from Florida has been arrested for allegedly beating her husband with a shoe after catching him in bed with another woman. Christine Black, 46, from Ormond Beach, was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail Monday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She is being held without bond. According to the woman's arrest report, sheriff's deputies were called to Christine and Larry Black’s home on Heron Dunes Drive just before 3pm Monday after getting a call about a violent domestic incident. Woman scorned: Christine Black, 46, a teacher from Orange County, Florida, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the the shoe attack . Larry Black, 49, told the responding officers that his spouse hurled a shoe at him after walking in on him having sex with another woman in their martial bed. The husband said the footwear struck him in the left side of the face, but according to the police report cited by The Daytona Beach News-Journal, there were no injuries to his face. Brown also claimed to the deputies that his wife was suicidal. The law enforcement officials found the 46-year-old woman lying in the backyard and spouting profanities. Mrs Black told the deputies that she was distraught but had no plans to take her life. Black told deputies she was distraught but had no plans to take her life, as her husband had claimed . ‘Wouldn’t you be this upset if you came home to this?’ Christine Black said, according to the report. The Orange County teacher has denied beating her spouse with a shoe, but said she was depressed and wanted a divorce. A pair of shoes was discovered in the sand in the couple's yard. Larry Black refused medical attention for a small cut to the top of his head.
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| Christine Black, 46, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon . Larry Black, 49, told sheriff's deputies his wife beat him with a shoe . She allegedly caught him in bed with another woman . | train |
157615 | Article: (CNN) -- Rafael Nadal will miss the U.S. Open after the reigning champion couldn't recover in time from a right wrist injury. The world No. 2 injured his wrist after Wimbledon and pulled out of the recent Masters events in Toronto and Cincinnati. Due to make an announcement over the weekend about his participation at Flushing Meadows, that decision was pushed back to Monday and the Spaniard's fans were ultimately left disappointed with the outcome. "I am very sorry to announce I won't be able to play at this year's U.S. Open," the 28-year-old announced on his Facebook page. "I am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament I love and where I have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things. "(There is) not much more I can do right now, other than accept the situation and, as always in my case, work hard in order to be able to compete at the highest level once I am back." It's not the first time Nadal won't be able to defend a grand slam title. He also skipped Wimbledon in 2009, the year after his memorable triumph over Roger Federer at the All England Club, when his knees were the issue. Injuries have been an ever present in the 14-time grand slam winner's career, with those knees the biggest culprit. But a hamstring injury hindered Nadal at the 2011 Australian Open -- when he was on the verge of capturing a fourth consecutive grand slam titles -- and in Melbourne seven months ago, back pain meant he was unable to perform at his best in the finale versus Stan Wawrinka. His absence means Federer will be bumped up to No. 2 in the seedings, only behind Novak Djokovic. Federer has been the hottest player this summer, reaching the final in Toronto and winning Cincinnati, and without his nemesis at the U.S. Open, the Swiss' chances of landing a record-extending 18th major have now improved. Nadal is the highest profile casualty of the U.S. Open, though 2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro also withdrew with a wrist injury. The tournament begins next Monday.
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| Rafael Nadal says he will miss the U.S. Open because of a wrist injury . It's not the first time the Spaniard will be unable to defend a grand slam title . Nadal suffered injury heartache in the year's first major, hampered by a bad back . Roger Federer will now be the tournament's second seed after Novak Djokovic . | train |
255198 | Article: By . Lee Moran . PUBLISHED: . 07:23 EST, 20 June 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 09:33 EST, 20 June 2012 . A Catholic bishop busted cavorting on a beach with a scantily-clad beauty has claimed she is just 'an old friend' and insisted he is still 'devoted to God'. Argentine Fernando María Bargallo, 59, was left red-faced after footage emerged of him swimming and cuddling with the blonde at a secluded luxury Mexican hideaway. He initially denied it was him in the video, but later admitted he does play a starring role, and is now under investigation by the Vatican. Scroll down to see video... Old friends: Argentine priest Fernando María Bargallo, 59, was left red-faced after footage emerged of him swimming and cuddling with the blonde at a secluded luxury Mexican hideaway . Busted: Bargallo with the mystery blonde (left) and in his normal clothes (right) Casual: The Bishop initially denied it was him in the video, but later admitted he does play a starring role, and is now under investigation by the Vatican . He could now face being sacked from his post as Bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Merlo-Moreno, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires. Bargallo said he recognised the 'recklessness' of his behaviour and the 'ambiguity' of the film, which he claimed was taken in 2011. But he has insisted that the woman was a 'very old friend' who he has known 'since I could reason'. He said: 'The photographs are, in effect, from an encounter in Mexico where I coincided for various reasons, two years ago, with a friend from my childhood.' Just friends: He has insisted that the woman was a 'very old friend' who he has known 'since I could reason' Helping: Bargallo is also head of the Cáritas Latinoamérica organisation which helps the development of impoverished people across the continent . Measures: He could face being sacked from his post as Bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Merlo-Moreno . He said there were other people there, who did not appear in the images, and he had a strong relationship with the woman's family, La Nacion reported. But he has not responded to questions as to who funded the lavish trip to the Puerto Vallarta resort on Mexico's Pacific coast. Bargallo is also head of the Cáritas Latinoamérica organisation which helps the development of impoverished people across the continent. Silent: But he has not responded to questions as to who funded the lavish trip to the Puerto Vallarta resort on Mexico's Pacific coast .
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| Argentine Bishop Fernando María Bargallo red-faced after footage emerges . Initially denied he was in video, but later admitted he played starring role . Now under investigation by the Vatican and could be de-frocked . | train |
266945 | Article: (CNN) -- You're doing all the obvious things: the right education, solid experience, a good mentor. But those in the C-Suite often confide that it's the subtle "polish" that takes the superstar to the next level of success. Small differences can make a big impact. What affects others' perception of your ability to lead a project, a division, an organization, or a movement? Consider the following habits, attitudes, skills, and characteristics of a leader to see how you measure up and then determine how you can step up: . Act with integrity . Tell the truth. Practice the principles you preach. Be genuine and sincere. It takes just one inappropriate action or comment to uncover the counterfeit. And once credibility vanishes, regaining it becomes a monumental task. People want to see the real you -- the integrity behind your face, the actions behind your promises. In today's economic landscape, trust trumps both price and track record. Read more: Steve Jobs: How to lead with purpose . Listen like you mean it . Stop whatever you're doing and look the speaker directly in the eye. Tilt your head slightly to one side. The literal message is, "I'm giving you an ear." Ask questions about what the speaker is saying to help clarify thoughts and to verify that you've heard correctly and have drawn the intended conclusions. Answer questions specifically rather than vaguely. Take action to demonstrate that you've heard. Benjamin Disraeli was right when he observed, "Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours." The magic in this mix? He or she will think you are a remarkable person. Listening increases likeability, and likeability leads back to trust in you as a leader. Commit to what you communicate . Follow through. If you say you'll make an introduction to the potential new client, make the introduction. If you say you'll provide the reference, give the reference. If you say you'll fund the project, budget the money. Show up, own up, and straighten it up. In a marketplace of mealy mouthed moochers, doing what you say will absolutely astonish people. Be accountable for results . Accountability implies risk and reward. You earn rewards for success; you accept penalties for failure. By the very nature of the risk-reward proposition, others' perception of your position and value increases. You've heard it said that money is not the most important thing in life. But that's easier to believe when you have enough of it to cover your basic needs. Likewise, people measure competence in different ways, and "enough" competence or "enough" intelligence becomes a matter of degree. At some point, people pull you over the "enough" threshold and begin to judge your performance on degrees of results. Delivering the goods attracts attention and demands respect that translates into others' perception of your leadership and executive presence. Read more: Leader know thyself . Engage emotionally by being approachable . The combination of both competence and likeability characterizes outstanding leaders with personal presence. You may be credible and have others pick your brain and benefit from your work -- but choose not to be around you if they don't have to be. On the other hand, you may be a likeable, life-of-the-party sort whom everybody wants to hang out with. But people may not consider you credible in challenging times for critical information or competent performance. The tagline "mover and shaker" comes from a metaphor -- a very visual component of a personality trait or habit. Not only do leaders move through many networks, work a lot of relationships, and shake their share of hands, they literally take the lead in approaching people. People with presence approach others confidently, act as host, make introductions, and connect others in the group. They approach and give attention to others. Leaders put themselves on the frontline to serve. As a result, others feel their presence because of the attention they give -- not receive. People do pay attention to those with power to reward or punish them. But they enjoy being around those who are humble, willing to serve, and give them the proverbial time of day. Never whine . Constant complaining characterizes losers. The habit follows those who lack success and feel powerless to improve things for themselves. By their very act of whining, people are admitting that they lack the competence, character, communication skills, or commitment to improve things. Not a good message to send. Follow protocol in mixing business with pleasure . Because of the heavy demands on their time, leaders blend their social and work lives, often building their personal relationships through business contacts, and vice versa. As the old saying goes, people do business with people they like. Be the liaison who brings people together over lunch, a golf game, committee work, or causes. Understand the rules of etiquette in each of these situations: introductions; timing and appropriateness of business topics; appropriate dress; who arrives first; who pays. It's these little things done right that shout "class." Act with intention. Communicate with confidence. Lead with clarity. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dianna Booher.
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| Dianna Booher explains key habits, skills, and characteristics of true leaders . Commit to what you communicate, and follow through, says Booher. "Delivering the goods attracts attention and demands respect," she adds . | train |
251788 | Article: By . Carol Driver . The world’s first seven-star hotel has created the ‘ultimate experience’ for children – including 24-carat gold iPads, a personal butler and a private beach where ice lollies are free of charge. Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab is launching the Spoilt Rotten service, which includes round-the-clock in-suite entertainment, a turn-down service and daily visits from a sweet train. The package is free of charge to parents booking a suite costing from £1,100 a night at the hotel which proclaims it is the most luxurious in the world, with 202 suites each boasting a Jacuzzi. Life of luxury: The Spoilt Rotten service at Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab includes round-the-clock service . 'Most luxurious hotel in the world': The Burj al Arab Hotel in Dubai was the first seven-star hotel on the planet . Fun for kids: Dubai's Burj Al Arab has launched a high-end package for children including in-suite entertainment . As well as private pool access, complimentary access to an indoor play area and in-room iMacs, PlayStations and Xboxes, children will also have their own stretch of sand, where popcorn and drinks are on tap. Those with an environmental conscience staying at the Burj Al Arab - standing at 321 metres high and designed to resemble a billowing sail - can enjoy the delights of a visit to Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project. While for kids with energy to burn, Wild Wadi Waterpark or Sinbad’s Kids’ Club is a three-minute private buggy ride away. Daily treats: As well as a personal butler, the luxury hotel package includes a visit from the Sweet Train . On offer: The Spoilt Rotten service includes an in-suite 24-carat gold iPad, Xbox and PlayStation . Heinrich Morio, the general manager of Burj Al Arab, said: ‘Luxury doesn’t have an age limit. ‘It is our job to create the ultimate experience for every Burj Al Arab guest. ‘Our colleagues have a lot of fun finding imaginative and exhilarating ways to surprise and delight our youngest guests. ‘We empower our colleagues to find unique ways to “wow” children; seeing the child’s excited reaction is as rewarding for us as it is for the child.’ Kids entertainment: Children staying at the hotel can take part in the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project . Stunning location: The Royal Suite inside the Burj Al Arab - the world's first seven-star hotel . Breathtaking views: The pool in the luxurious Dubai hotel, which is now offering a high-end package for kids . The Burj Al Arab boasts the highest guest-to-staff ratio, with eight employees to each suite, ensuring that all their guests have a memorable experience. ‘In our own UAE community and within our GCC community we appreciate that there are a lot of parents with young families who are looking for that extra special vacation,’ Morio added. ‘It is our experience that happy children make happy parents so it’s natural that we want to go that extra mile.’
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| Burj Al Arab's Spoilt Rotten includes private beach with free popcorn . Rooms will be equipped with Xbox, gold iPads and PlayStations . Iconic Dubai hotel says 'luxury doesn't have an age limit' | train |
229054 | Article: By . Mark Prigg . PUBLISHED: . 10:47 EST, 4 January 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 10:47 EST, 4 January 2014 . MailOnline has been named one of the best Android apps of 2013 by Google. Its top ten named the BBC News app as the best of 2013 in the UK, followed by classified sites Gumtree and Argos. The Daily Mail’s website, MailOnline, was the seventh best app, according to the list, which was put together by Google’s editors. Top picks: Editors at Google have named their top ten Apps of 2013 - and MailOnline was voted seventh . The world’s biggest English language newspaper site, MailOnline has 57.3 million monthly unique visitors globally. It was second only the BBC News app in the media category, beating the Guardian and Financial Times to take the number seven slot. Google also revealed the games its users had voted for as the best, with role playing game Knights & Dragons voted the most addictive. 'This year, it was your turn to tell us which apps and games are deserving of recognition,' said Google. Best: BBC News, Gumtree and Argos were voted the top three 2013 Apps . 1) BBC News . 2) Gumtree . 3) Argos . 4) Calorie Counter – MyFitness Pal . 5) Tube Map London Underground: . 6) thetrainline . 7) Daily Mail Online . 8) The Guardian . 9) BBC Weather . 10) Financial Times . 'More than 1 million votes were cast in the first annual Players’ Choice: Top Google Play Apps and Games poll.' The poll also singled out London firm Swiftkey and their alternative keyboard. However, a recent poll from web analytics firm Distimo found that Apple still has the most lucrative app store, with Distimo estimating that on a typical day in November 2013, global revenues for the 200 top grossing iOS apps were more than $18m. That compares to $12m for Android's Google Play store, although the report notes that a year ago, the respective figures were $15m and $3.5m. It also found games are the most popular type of app downloaded, and that app stores are no longer a two-horse race, with Amazon becoming a third force. 'For some apps, the download volumes from the Amazon Appstore started to compete with download volumes in established app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play,' the research firm said.
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| World's biggest English language news site seventh best Android app . Beat Guardian and Financial times in list compiled by Google's editors . | train |
112315 | Article: Lewis Hamilton may have grumbled about his Mercedes in practice for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, but he still managed to again outpace his rivals. 'Something's not right with this car,' moaned Hamilton late in the second 90-minute session at a chilly Shanghai International Circuit where temperatures only managed to reach 16 degrees centigrade. Regardless, Hamilton, winner of the last two races in Malaysia and Bahrain, topped the timesheet for the third time in the four Friday outings this season, finishing with a lap of one minute 38.315secs. On track: Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the second practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix . Life in the fast lane: Hamilton carried over his good form from Malaysia and Bahrain to the Chinese Grand Prix . Head boy: Hamilton, trails Nico Rosberg by 11 points in the championship, but was fastest on Friday . Remarkably, it was not Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg who was out in front with the Briton on this occasion as Ferrari's Fernando Alonso managed to split the duo. With Marco Mattiacci in town on the first day of his new job as team principal of Ferrari, Alonso chose the perfect opportunity to prove the Prancing Horse is alive and kicking this season. Just 12 days ago Alonso crossed the finishing line at the end of the race in Bahrain sarcastically punching the air in delight following a ninth-place finish, with team-mate Kimi Raikkonen 10th. That came on the day president Luca Di Montezemolo visited the paddock for the first time this season, and he was naturally left far from impressed. Welcome along: Ferrari's new team principal, Marco Mattiacci arrives at the Shaghai paddock on Friday . On track: Fernando Alonso was fastest in the morning before finishing behind only Hamilton later on Friday . Eight days later, and Stefano Domenicali announced his resignation as team principal, ending just over six seasons in charge, during which time Ferrari collected only one trophy. In Domenicali's place, Di Montezemolo has seemingly made an unusual appointment in Mattiacci as the 43-year-old has no experience of F1, although is understood to be a skilled manager given his previous role as president and CEO of Ferrari North America. With Mattiacci in the paddock, wearing sunglasses throughout despite the leaden skies over the track, Alonso was quickest in FP1 and only 0.141secs behind Hamilton in FP2. Championship leader Rosberg, 11 points clear of Hamilton, was four tenths of a second adrift, followed closely by Daniel Ricciardo in his Red Bull. Raring to go: Daniel Ricciardo was fourth quickest during the second practice session in Shanghai . Short of pace: Sebastian Vettel . The Australian, eager to put behind him the team's failed appeal this week against his disqualification from the season-opening race in Australia, was 0.496secs down. Notably, Ricciardo was again ahead of reigning four-time champion team-mate Sebastian Vettel who was exactly seven tenths of a second down. Williams' Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen in his Ferrari were sixth and seventh quickest, both inside a second of Hamilton. The Finn, who had been consigned to the garage for all but one installation lap in FP1 due to a technical problem, at least managed 25 laps in FP2. McLaren's Jenson Button, the Lotus of Romain Grosjean and Toro Rosso of Daniel Kvyat completed the top 10, all just over a second down on Hamilton. There was embarrassment for the second Lotus driven by Pastor Maldonado, however, as he crashed on the entry lane into the pits. It is an area that has occasionally caught out some in the past, most notably in 2007 when Lewis Hamilton slid off and beached his car in the gravel when he had that year's world title in his grasp. Venezuelan Maldonado was simply returning to the pits, but with too much speed as he ran across the gravel and into the tyre wall. Marussia's Max Chilton, who has so far finished all 22 of the grands prix in which he has competed, was down in 20th, with both Caterhams behind him.
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| Lewis Hamilton, winner in Malaysia and Bahrain, was quickest in Friday's second practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix . Fernando Alonso, who was fastest in the opening session, split the two Mercedes later on Friday, with Nico Rosberg third quickest . Alonso impressed in front of new Ferrari team principal Marco Mattiacci . | train |
230131 | Article: (CNN) -- How do you get a foot on the property ladder, when you live in one of the most expensive cities in the world? For an increasing number of first-time home buyers like Sandra Reddin, the answer doesn't lie on land -- but in the water. "Doing the washing-up with swans floating by your window -- I love it," says the 55-year-old, who bought a houseboat earlier this year. In a city where $1 million will buy you a mere 25 square meters in prime central real estate, Londoners are turning to the labyrinth of waterways silently snaking their way through the metropolis. Centuries ago, these gently rippling canals were used to transport cargo -- a floating highway bustling with barges and connecting towns across the country. Now the narrowboats which heaved goods up and down the UK have become homes for those struggling to get a foothold in the third most expensive real estate market on the planet. While a house in Narrow Boat Close, a street in leafy south-east London, will set you back an average $350,000, an actual narrowboat costs around a quarter of the amount. Those looking to take the plunge can expect to pay anywhere between $3,000 and $250,000 for a canal boat in the English capital -- and it's not the only European city utilizing its waterways. With Paris property prices rivaling that of London, houseboats along the Seine may be a more affordable option for those determined to reside within eyesight of the Eiffel Tower. In nearby Amsterdam, pavement life spills onto the intricate network of canals, home not just to residential boats, but a huge array of hotel vessels, and the world's only floating flower market. Canal costs . But is life afloat really as financially attractive as it seems? Alan Wildman, of the UK's Residential Boat Owners' Association, pours cold water on the idea. "People move on board thinking it's a way to get on the housing ladder -- which is absolute nonsense," says the 64-year-old, who lives on a narrowboat with his wife. "It can be cheaper than living in a house. But when you consider all the other components of life afloat that go with it ... people can very quickly become disenchanted." Long-term moorings in London can be over $30,000 a year -- "and that's just for somewhere to hang your boat," adds Wildman. Unlike real estate, houseboats decrease in value, he said. If you're thinking of taking the plunge, it has to be for love -- not money. River romance . That said, stepping aboard Reddin's elegant 13-meter houseboat "Happy Days," it's easy to see the allure of life on the river. Inside, the wooden vessel is bigger than you'd expect, boasting a wood fire, fully kitted-out bathroom, kitchen, and double bedroom. A golden afternoon light bounces off the water, streaming in through the long narrow windows. Though relatively roomy, I still manage to knock my head on the low door, ungracefully exiting onto the decking for a sunset sip of wine. "It's a very neat little operation," says Reddin, nodding towards the compact home, where everything has its place. The photographer bought her $124,000 boat a few months ago, seeing it as an affordable way to live in the heart of the city, while constantly change the view out her window. It now bobs in desirable north London's Regent's Canal, an area where waterfront properties regularly have million-dollar price tags. The mother-of-two was paying $3,000 a month to rent an apartment in another part of north London when she decided to give it up for life on the water. "You've got all these different noises," she says. "Little ducks landing on your roof, the lapping of the water, and when it rains, it's just amazing." Tough love . Reddin is under no illusions that boat-living isn't all smooth sailing -- particularly come winter. "I'm quite a gung-ho, intrepid type. I think you need to be for this lifestyle," she says. Wildman offers a reality check: "Imagine you're out on the canal and you're iced in, and your toilet tank is getting full, and you've got to cruise half a mile to get to a pumping-out point. "You've got to take the rough with the smooth." If you want to live on board, you also need to be prepared to cut out any excess, says Nathan Rogers, manager of dealership NarrowboatShop.co.uk. "You have to be disciplined in terms of your living space and how you utilize it," he warns. "But this also leads to a streamlining and simplification of everyday life." Close quarters . In such a confined space, is it possible to bring up a brood of scampering children? "It means you have to get on with each other," says Wildman, who has seen many families happily grow up on the water. "If you've got to get children to school, you need a continuous mooring permit," he adds, which is more expensive than current regulations requiring owners to move every two weeks. There are around 30,000 to 40,000 people living on boats in the UK, estimates Wildman. He describes a tight-knit floating community where neighbors look out for each other. "It's very much like old England," he says. Though in modern times, people are getting on board for very different reasons. Learn: Size matters -- how big is your yacht? Debate: Supercar-yacht -- tasteless or chic? Photography: Sandra Reddin's website .
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| Can't afford to buy house? How about living on a boat? European cities offer stunning canals -- and potential homes . Life on the water is cheaper, but has hidden costs . Romantic image, but there are harsh realities . | train |
70041 | Article: (CNN) -- World number one golfer Tiger Woods has become a dad for the second time after wife Elin gave birth to a boy, Charlie Axel, on Sunday. Elin hands daughter Sam to Tiger after his victory at last year's U.S. Open. The couple already have a daughter Sam Alexis, who was born in June 2007, and proud dad Tiger announced news of the latest family addition on his official Web site on Monday. "Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son, Charlie Axel Woods," said Woods who has been sidelined since knee surgery following his 14th major triumph at the U.S. Open last June. "Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts. "Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. I also want to thank our doctors, nurses and the hospital staff for their personal and professional care. "We look forward to introducing Charlie to you at the appropriate time, and again thanks from all of us for your kindness and support." The arrival of Charlie Axel comes as Woods prepares to return to the Tour with his earliest realistic comeback in three weeks at the Accenture World Match Play in Tucson where he would be the defending champion. However, reports suggest he may wait until the Tour comes to Florida, where he lives, next month. "I have no restrictions -- it's just a matter of getting my golf endurance up. I don't have my golf stamina back yet," he said on his Web site. "I am excited about returning to competition. Early on I didn't miss golf because I enjoyed staying home with Elin and Sam and I knew I wasn't physically able to play. "The truth is, I would have embarrassed myself. Now I'm getting my feel and practice back. It's just a matter of playing more on the course. "I'm working hard to get myself back into tournament shape and will return as soon as I'm ready." Woods position at the top of the world rankings -- he was 11 points clear at the time of surgery -- is currently under threat from Spanish star Sergio Garcia who has closed the gap to less than three points.
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| World number one golfer Tiger Woods has become a dad for the second time . Wife Elin gave birth to boy, Charlie Axel, on Sunday Woods says on Web site . Arrival of Charlie Axel comes as Woods prepares for Tour return after surgery . | train |
141915 | Article: By . Daily Mail Reporter . and Associated Press Reporter . Sentenced: Devon Jenkins, 16, has been sentenced to probation and community service after acting as a lookout while his friend's grandmother was killed last year . A 16-year-old boy who acted as a lookout while his friend's grandmother was ambushed, strangled and stabbed in her Minnesota home was today sentenced to probation and community service. Devon James Jenkins must complete a . youth correctional program, perform 100 hours of community service and . serve probation until age 21 over the murder of 79-year-old Lila Warwick. 'I go to bed every night thinking about the awful things I did,' Jenkins told Kandiyohi County Court about the July 2013 incident. Jenkins, who had smoked marijuana on the night of the murder, told the court he's been in chemical dependency treatment since October and wants to get his high school diploma, work with his dad in the drywall business and go to Ridgewater College to get his general classes, according to The Global Dispatch. As Jenkins apologized in court for his actions, Warwick's daughter Cheri Ekbom said she did not hate her mother's attackers. She did not comment on the sentence. 'Maybe it seemed like such an innocent thing to get in that car that night,' she said, according to Star Tribune. 'As a result of that choice, the life of a human being - my mother - was violently taken from us. It will also cost you five years of your life. 'To hate you would bring dishonor to my mom and only allow the darkness...to continue.' Jenkins was the youngest of three defendants charged over Warwick's tragic death. Prosecutors said the church volunteer's own grandson, 18-year-old Robert Warwick, masterminded the deadly plan that led 19-year-old Brok Junkermeier to choke and stab the woman. Junkermeier was charged with intentional second-degree murder, without premeditation, and his trial is in March. Warwick's trial has not been scheduled. Victim: Lila Warwick, 79, was found strangled and stabbed to death in her Minnesota home last year . Crime scene: Lila Warwick was found dead in the basement of her Willmar, Minnesota, home last year . According to the charging documents, Warwick believed that his grandmother had more than $40,000 in a safe. The trio had reportedly been planning to kill Warwick and steal her money for some time. Warwick's body was found after she . failed to show up at a meeting at Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she . was a volunteer. ‘Upon . entering into the garage and home, deputies found evidence of homicidal . violence and found the body of Ms. Warwick who was deceased,’ one of the . juvenile petitions said. Preliminary autopsy results showed she died from complex homicidal violence involving multiple stab wounds and strangulation. After the murder, witnesses told authorities they heard Junkermeier talk previously about killing Warwick and stealing her money, but both thought he was joking. One of the witnesses said that the day after the killing, Junkermeier came to him and talked about the burglary and attack. Charged: Prosecutors say Warwick's own grandson Robert Warwick, 18 (right) masterminded the attack while Brok Junkermeier, 19 (left) choked and stabbed the woman . According to the charges, Junkermeier told his friend that he and another teen drove to Warwick's house in the 3000 block of U.S. Highway 12 East at around 4am on July 29 and lay in ambush. The 19-year-old had previously obtained a key to get into Warwick's garage, and went inside wearing a mask and gloves while Jenkins stayed in the car as a lookout. Junkermeier waited two hours for Warwick to enter the garage, then ambushed her and slashed her hand with a 20-inch knife. The suspect told his friend that while the elderly woman was bleeding heavily, he forced her to access her bank account online and write him a check for $1,500. Prosecutors say Junkermeier later deposited that money into his account. Callous: Charges state that after the murder, Junkermeier and Jenkins (pictured) went to a McDonald's for a snack before heading home . Junkermeier told his confidant he then began to strangle Warwick, and when he saw she was not dead, he stabbed her multiple times before dumping her in the basement, the charges said. The charges state that soon after Warwick’s gristly murder, Junkermeier and Jenkins went to a nearby McDonald’s for a snack and then headed home, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. At around 2pm that day, Junkermeier and Robert Warwick returned to Lila Warwick's house and took a safe. The duo stopped by the house again at around 5pm and saw police officers on the scene. The charges said Junkermeier confessed to the killing when he was arrested and told police where to find the bloody knife. Pillar of community: Lila Warwick, right, pictured with her daughter, Cheri Ekbom, was a grandmother to eight children, great-grandmother to two others and volunteered at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Willmar . Bloody gym shoes, a safe and 30 $1,000 savings bonds in Warwick's name were found at Junkermeier's house, the complaint said. At the time of the incident, Cheri Ekbom said her nephew was a drug addict who hated his grandmother and wanted her dead. Junkermeier, a 2012 graduate of Willmar High School, has had some previous run-ins with the law involving theft-related charges and was on probation at the time of Warwick's death. Former classmates described Junkermeier to Echo Press as a big sports enthusiast who did not have many friends in school and was often picked on. Graham Dahl, 19, called Junkermeier a stone-faced 'weird kid' who had little respect for his teachers and would sometimes get ejected from class for acting out. Warwick had eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She and her husband, who died in 1976, had lived in Willmar since 1969.
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| Three teenagers were charged over murder of Lila Warwick, 79, in her Minnesota home last year . One of the teens was Warwick's grandson . The youngest defendant, 16-year-old Devon James Jenkins, was today sentenced to complete a youth correctional program . He acted as a lookout during the July 29, 2013 attack . | train |
74345 | Article: (CNN) -- It was about eight months into her fight with heart cancer that 24-year-old Maire Kent knew she was going to die. In November 2012, Kent was diagnosed with cardiac sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. By the end of September 2013, she was gone. But it's what happened in the final weeks of her life that made her friends and family feel as if she's still around. "I met her by chance, actually," filmmaker Keith Famie told CNN. "I went to the hospital because I was having some chest pains and we ended up having the same doctor. Our conversations took off from there." Famie happened to be working on a documentary about how people deal with the end of life. So he and Kent decided to document the last leg of her life and her final wishes. Inspired by her favorite children's book, "Paddle to Sea," in which a boy carves a wooden boat and sets it free in the Great Lakes, Kent turned to her family and said, "I want to do that. I want to go to the ocean. Cremate me and put my ashes in a boat. I want to go from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean." "She wanted to create a dialogue about cardiac sarcoma," her older brother Geoff Kent told CNN. "Her dream was to be a nurse, because she loved helping people. She knew she wasn't going to live to achieve that, so this was her way of helping people after she died. We all know someone with cancer." Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, and cardiac sarcoma even rarer, according to Dr. Monika Leja, a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who treated Kent, a former Army private. "It can grow from any part of the body, even connective tissues. It usually happens to very healthy, young, individuals," Leja told CNN. "A purely genetic disease that's rapid growing. It's kind of like having a ticking time bomb in your body and no one is recognizing it." Three weeks before Kent's life ended, the plans to get her ashes to the Atlantic Ocean began. And Famie was there to document the whole thing. "It was just a little 3½-foot boat carved out of wood by a totally blind carpenter. That's what she wanted to have her ashes put in," Famie said. "The hope was that, with the help of strangers, she would have her dream come true. As it turns out, it was kind of like the Olympic torch. People wanted to be part of this journey." An unpredictable journey that -- keeping true to the story in "Paddle to the Sea"-- would only work with the help of people Kent never met. To encourage the support, Kent had her family write a message on the small sail of the handcrafted wooden boat: . "My name is Maire. I died of cardiac sarcoma cancer. My ashes are enclosed in this boat and I am on my way to the ocean. If you find me, please send me back on my path. I'll bless you from Heaven." The boat set sail in Lake Michigan and in the weeks that followed, Kent's ashes would travel by water and over land, riding on everything from planes to trains to the sidecars of motorcycles. "Cancer is really everybody's story," Famie told CNN. "And Maire knew that. Once the journey started, it was incredible watching people engage the boat. It created a dialogue of life after death. We knew it would resonate with people but we had no idea it would be this strong." People helped on a whim, like Burton Bogart, who jumped into the Erie Canal to rescue Kent's small boat, which had become stuck in the brush on the riverbank and was at risk of being lost. "So he runs down the bank of a river, takes his clothes off, swims down the canal and releases her. And people are all clapping and cheering," Famie said, remembering the scene. "But then the boat stops again, directly under this group of 40 people watching it all from a balcony above the river. And I can see this woman is really upset." Along with Kent's written message on the boat's sail were 12 random names of people Famie had chosen from across the country who, like Kent, had died from cancer. One of the names was George Davis. "The women turns to me and says, 'George Davis? That was my dad's name. He died 20 years ago from lung cancer,'" Famie said. "It turns out in life, chance encounters aren't so chance at all." Before she died, Maire Kent said, "You can't really predict your own future. There's always a road that's going to pop up out of nowhere. And that's why life is a journey." On July 26, in New York harbor, her journey ended when her ashes made it to the Atlantic Ocean, just as the sun was setting. "When Maire told me she wanted to do this, I promised her that we'd get her there. And we did," Famie said. "In that little gleaming moment you just knew that you were doing something that was supposed to be done for somebody. It is a transcendental journey. Maire, who nobody knew, so many people will meet." Mom sews a new dream after toddler's death . Teen who inspired many with 'Clouds' song passes . CNN's Ritika Shah contributed to this report.
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| Maire Kent had cardiac sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer . She made a plan to send her ashes on a tiny boat from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic . Filmmaker Keith Famie documented the boat's journey and how strangers helped out . "I promised her that we'd get her there. And we did," Famie says . | train |
103795 | Article: Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. In a 7-2 ruling on January 22, 1973, the justices declared laws prohibiting abortion violated a woman's constitutional right to privacy. They also said states could regulate abortion procedures in the interest of a woman's health or in protecting a potential human life starting at the end of the pregnancy's first trimester. Abortion was legal under common law in the United States leading up to the 19th century, says Leslie Reagan, professor of history and law at the University of Illinois and author of "When Abortion was a Crime." Early laws only prohibited the use of toxic substances to cause miscarriages after "quickening," or when a woman feels her child move -- usually four or five months into the pregnancy. "That was the moral point where people understood there was a life," Reagan says. Since then, the definition of life has been debated many times over, but Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land. Opinion: Millennials have the power to protect Roe v. Wade . Learn more about the events leading up to this historic decision, and what's happened in the four decades since the ruling: . 1821: Connecticut passes the first law in the United States to restrict abortion. It prohibits the use of a toxic substance to cause a miscarriage after "quickening." A number of other states follow. 1873: Anthony Comstock, head of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, lobbies to pass the Comstock Law, a federal law banning the selling or distributing of materials related to contraception and abortion. 1930s: The number of abortions increases significantly during the Great Depression. "The Depression years make vivid the relationship between economics and reproduction," Reagan writes. "Married women with children found it impossible to bear the expense of another, and unmarried women could not afford to marry." The dangerous practice of unregulated abortions led to a high U.S. maternal mortality rate, Reagan says. In her book, she cites a study done in 1931 showing illegal procedures are responsible for 14% of maternal deaths. 1950s: Hospitals start to form "therapeutic abortion boards" to decide whether doctors can perform an abortion on a case-by-case basis, according to Reagan. Therapeutic abortions are allowed by law if the mother's life is in danger. Hospital restrictions generated resentment among physicians who felt "shackled" by the law, Reagan writes. 1955: Planned Parenthood organizes a conference, "Abortion in the United States," that includes testimony from sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, abortionist G. Lotrell Timanus and Planned Parenthod's then-medical director Mary Calderone. A record of the conference is published in 1958, launching a national discussion on reformed abortion laws. 1960s: Pat Maginnis founds the Society for Humane Abortion, later becoming one of the first people to publicly campaign for legalizing abortion. "They thought she was insane," Reagan says of Maginnis' fellow pro-choice advocates. "They're trying to start talking about reform... and having her out there was hurting them." 1962: Sherri Finkbine, an Arizona mother of four, travels to Sweden after a local hospital denies her request for a legal abortion. Finkbine had taken the drug thalidomide, which researchers linked to birth defects. The hospital was initially going to perform the procedure but withdrew its offer after Finkbine told her story to the local newspaper in hopes of alerting mothers to the dangers of the drug. The resulting publicity threw her into the middle of a worldwide debate. 1969: A group of young women in Chicago starts "Jane," an underground system that helps women find safe and affordable illegal abortions. Eventually they learn to perform the procedures themselves, completing nearly 12,000 abortions from 1969 to 1973, according to a documentary about the group. Two significant court cases -- People v. Belous and Doe v. Scott, which reached the Supreme Court in 1971 -- declare abortion laws unconstitutional. "That prompted people all over the place to start putting together cases... challenging state abortion laws," Reagan says. 1970: By the early 1970s, 20 states have passed abortion reform or repeal laws. Hawaii, Alaska, New York and Washington state have legalized abortion. 1972: The Supreme Court legalizes the use of birth control pills for all women, regardless of marital status. Before the decision, only married women were able to receive the pill through a doctor's prescription. 1973: The Supreme Court settles Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, declaring abortion a right-to-privacy issue and hospital therapeutic abortion boards unconstitutional. "Though often overlooked since, (Bolton) was as important as Roe," Reagan writes. "The Court held in Doe v. Bolton that policies designed to restrict access to abortion ... violated the rights of women to health care and of physicians to practice." 1976: In Planned Parenthood of Central Missouri v. Danforth, the Supreme Court declares a statute that requires parental and spousal consent for abortions unconstitutional. Congress enacts the Hyde Amendment for the first time, banning the use of federal funds for abortion except in cases of rape, incest or endangerment of the mother's life. This amendment has been attached to the congressional appropriations bill and approved by Congress every year since then. 1983: In Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health, the Supreme Court declares unconstitutional an Ohio law that requires all abortions after the first trimester be performed at a hospital, a 24-hour waiting period and parental consent for girls younger than 15. 1989: The Supreme Court deals a blow to anti-abortion forces in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services by striking down a law that requires doctors to test the viability of the fetus before an performing any abortion. Three justices said they would allow restrictions on abortion but only if the restrictions had a rational basis. 1992: Supporters on either side of the abortion issue are left confused after the Supreme Court rules on Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania. v. Casey. The court says abortion regulations that present an "undue burden" on women's constitutional right will be prohibited; critics say "undue burden" is too vague. 1994: President Bill Clinton signs the Abortion-Clinic Protection Bill into law, which is designed to protect abortion clinics from attacks, blockades and acts of intimidation by pro-life protesters. 2000: The Food and Drug Administration approves the abortion pill RU-486. The drug enables a woman to terminate a pregnancy within seven weeks from her last menstrual period, without the need for a surgical abortion. 2003: President George W. Bush signs the "partial-birth abortion" bill, outlawing the procedure known as intact dilation and extraction (D&X). Federal judges quickly issue injunctions that temporarily nullify the law's effect for many abortion providers. 2004: About 800,000 demonstrators gather in Washington for the "March for Women's Lives," a protest against Bush's reproductive rights policies. This is the largest abortion-rights demonstration since a 1992 rally that drew at least 500,000 participants. 2007: The Supreme Court upholds the partial-birth abortion law 5-4 in the first federal restriction on a particular abortion method since Roe v. Wade. In a bitter dissent read from the bench, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says the majority's opinion "cannot be understood as anything other than an effort to chip away a right declared again and again by this court." 2009: President Barack Obama ends a ban on the use of U.S. foreign aid funds by international family planning programs that provided abortions or advice on obtaining one. The ban had first been instituted in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. George Tiller, a physician who performed late-term abortions, is shot and killed in Wichita, Kansas. Tiller, who had been subject to antiabortion protests and harassment for more than 20 years, was the first abortion provider killed since 1998. 2011: Voters in Mississippi reject the "personhood" amendment, which would have outlawed all forms of abortion, including for cases of rape, incest and life-threatening pregnancies. Research from the Alan Guttmacher Institute finds the number of abortions is at its lowest level since Roe v. Wade, remaining steady at about 1.2 million reported procedures in 2011, down 25% since the all-time high in 1990. 2012: Susan G. Komen for the Cure announces it will cut off funding to affiliates of Planned Parenthood. The organization reverses the decision three days later amid a public outcry. The Supreme Court upholds President Obama's Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. Starting in 2014, the level of abortion coverage each woman will receive will depend on their state's policy, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. The ACA prohibits states from including abortion in any essential benefits package and no plan in an insurance exchange is required to offer abortion coverage. In addition, states can bar all plans participating in the exchanges from covering abortions. Sources: "When Abortion Was A Crime," by Leslie Reagan; Kaiser Family Foundation; 4,000 Years For Choice; NPR; National Right to Life.
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| Abortion was legal under common law leading up to the 19th century . The first law was passed in 1821, banning use of toxic substances . Several federal court decisions paved the way for Roe v. Wade . | train |
182344 | Article: By . Reuters . PUBLISHED: . 16:10 EST, 18 November 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 11:38 EST, 19 November 2013 . It's the start of a $671 million space mission that will take almost two years to complete - but the results are expected to show how Mars, the planet most like earth in the solar system, lost all its water. The latest in NASA's Mars probes, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission - MAVEN - officially kicked off this morning as an unnamed Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The first phase, which will take 10 months, is for MAVEN - a satellite tucked inside the rocket under protective layers - to reach the Mars orbit in space. Once there, MAVEN will fire off its braking rocket and be launched into orbit around Mars, allowing it to dip down and get as close to the planet as 65 miles from the ground in order to gather air samples for analysis. It will monitor Mars for one year. Scroll down for video . Launch mission: An Atlas 5 rocket lifts off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft in Cape Canaveral, Florida on November 18, 2013 . Ready: The rocket preapres to launch for Mars. MAVEN is the first spacecraft devoted to exploring and understanding the planet's Martian upper atmosphere . This November 18, 2013 video image provided by NASA TV shows the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft onboard at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station . She's off: The unmanned rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, sending a Mars orbiter on its way to study how the planet most like Earth in the solar system lost its water . But unlike previous Mars probes, MAVEN will not land. Instead it will scan the remains of the dusty, thin atmosphere and watch in real-time how it is peeled away by killer solar radiation. At its highest point, MAVEN will be about 3,728 miles from the surface of Mars, a vantage point for measuring how much and what types of radiation are sweeping past the planet from the sun and cosmic sources. The point of the project is to determine how much of the atmosphere is being lost to space today and extrapolate back in time to figure out what was happening in Mars' past. In the 49 years since NASA's Mariner 4 spacecraft flew by Mars for the first time, an increasingly more sophisticated series of orbiters, landers and rovers have amassed solid evidence that the fourth planet from the sun was once much more like Earth, with oceans, rivers, rain and snow. 'We see a lot of evidence for liquid water having flowed over the surface in ancient times,' said lead scientist Bruce Jakosky from the University of Colorado. The plan: This artists impression, devised by ABC Action News, shows what NASA have planned for MAVEN to do once it reaches Mars (pictured) and breaks away from its rocket shell. It will orbit the planet for one year . MAVEN (center right) is fitted inside the spaceship before take off . 'We see river channels, features that look like there have been lakes inside of impact craters. 'We see minerals that form only in the presence of liquid water. 'All of these suggest that there has been water on the planet early in time and today of course we see a cold, dry, desert-like planet.' Figuring out what happened to Mars' climate hinges on learning what happened to the planet's water and the once-thick atmosphere needed to keep Mars warm enough for surface water. The information is also expected to help scientists home in on when in Mars' history it may have been most suitable for life to evolve. NASA's ongoing Curiosity rover mission is scouting for potential habitats that could have supported microbial life. 'Water is a requirement for life and if we understand where the water has been and why it's not there anymore we can learn more about what the history of the potential for life has been,' Jakosky said. There are two options for where the planet's missing water and atmosphere went: down into the ground or up into space. Scientists know some of the planet's carbon dioxide ended up on the surface and joined with minerals in the crust. Unique: Unlike previous Mars probes, MAVEN will not land on the barren planet, but take samples and analysis from above . Fire up: MAVEN, is the first spacecraft devoted to exploring and understanding the Martian upper atmosphere . But so far, the ground inventory is not large enough to account for the early, thick atmosphere Mars would have needed to support water on its surface. MAVEN is designed to explore the other option, that the water and atmosphere were lost into space, a process that began about 4 billion years ago when the planet's protective magnetic field mysteriously turned off. 'The sun, the solar wind can drive processes that remove gas from the top of the atmosphere,' Jakosky said. 'We want to understand whether the sun was able to remove gas from the top of the atmosphere and how much.' MAVEN is due to reach Mars on September 22, 2014 - two days before India's Mars Orbiter Mission, which launched on November 5. India's probe has been raising its orbit around Earth and should be in position on December 1 to begin the journey to Mars.
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| Phase one of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission - MAVEN - was launched Monday at Cape Canaveral in Florida . MAVEN, a satellite that will spend one year orbiting Mars, was tucked away inside a rocket that blasted off at 1.28pm . It will take 10 months to reach the Red Planet, with the rocket shell then breaking off . Unlike other Mars probes, MAVEN will never land on the planet, but take samples and analysis from above . | train |
34146 | Article: By . Sam Webb . Protestors supporting Russia's intervention in Crimea have clashed with police at rallies across the Ukraine, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Paris in another bid to calm tensions. In Donetsk, pro-Moscow protesters stormed the railway station and were blocking trains to Kiev and Lviv. At a demonstration in Kharkiv today there were banners urging 'Russia -Save us', and pleading for a referendum on joining Moscow. Scroll down for video . Red flag: Pro-Russian activists rally in front of the Lenin monument in Kharkiv today, as Secretary of State John Kerry met his Russian counterpart today in Paris . Tension: A woman and a child walk past a line of police officers while a rally takes place in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv . Statement: Pro-Russian Ukrainians in Kharkiv outline their feelings on Russia's actions in the Ukraine . Russia today set out demands for a . diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, saying the former Soviet . republic should be unified in a federation allowing wide autonomy to . its various regions. After a brief call on French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, Kerry sat down with Lavrov at the residence of the Russian ambassador to France to go over Moscow's response to a U.S. plan to de-escalate the situation as Russian troops continue to mass along the Ukrainian border. The men said nothing of substance as they shook hands, although after Kerry ended the photo op by thanking assembled journalists, Lavrov cryptically added, in English, 'Good luck, and good night'. Appearing on Russian television ahead of his talks with Kerry, Lavrov rejected suspicions that the deployment of tens of thousands of Russian troops near Ukraine is a sign Moscow plans to invade the country following its annexation of the strategic Crimean peninsula. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before the start of their meeting . The two men met at the Russian Ambassador's residence about the situation in Ukraine/ Kerry traveled to Paris for a last minute meeting with Lavrov . 'We have absolutely no intention of, or interest in, crossing Ukraine's borders,' Lavrov said. Russia says the troops near the border are there for military exercises and that they have no plans to invade, but U.S. and European officials say the numbers and locations of the troops suggest something more than exercises. And, despite the Russian assurances, U.S., European and Ukrainian officials are deeply concerned about the buildup, which they fear could be a prelude to an invasion or intimidation to compel Kiev to accept Moscow's demands. In his interview, Lavrov made clear that Moscow believes a federation is the only way to guarantee Ukraine's stability and neutrality. 'We can't see any other way to ensure the stable development of Ukraine but to sign a federal agreement,' Lavrov said, adding that he understood the United States was open to the idea. Message: Pro-Russian activists stand atop an old tank outside a museum in Donetsk . Rage: Ukrainian riot police face pro-Russian activists attempting to block a railroad track at the central railway station in Donetsk . Disruption: In Donetsk, pro-Moscow protesters stormed the railway station and were blocking trains to Kiev and Lviv . U.S, European and Ukrainian officials are deeply concerned about the Russian military buildup on Ukraine's borders. Pictured, pro-Russian activists rally in Kharkiv . Under Russia: Demonstrators carry a large Russian flag as they rally in Donetsk today . U.S. officials have been coy about their position on a federation and insist that any changes to Ukraine's governing structure must be acceptable to the Ukrainians. Ukrainian officials are wary of decentralising power, fearing that pro-Russia regions would hamper its western aspirations and potentially split the country apart. However, they are exploring political reforms that could grant more authority to local governments. The plan that Kerry and Lavrov are discussing covers Ukrainian political and constitutional reforms as well as the disarmament of irregular forces, international monitors to protect minority rights and direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, who say it has backing of Ukraine's government. Kerry and Lavrov have met several times in person and spoken by phone almost daily since the crisis began but have not yet been able to agree on a way forward. Pictured, the unrest in Donetsk . Kerry and Lavrov have met several times in person and spoken by phone almost daily since the crisis began but have not yet been able to agree on a way forward. The pair met last week in The Hague, where Kerry presented Lavrov with the proposal, which was a response to ideas Lavrov gave him at a March 10 meeting in London. Sunday's meeting follows an hour long phone call Friday between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which Obama urged Putin to withdraw his troops from the border with Ukraine. The Russian leader, who initiated the call, asserted that Ukraine's government is allowing extremists to intimidate ethnic Russians and Russian-speaking civilians with impunity - something Ukraine insists is not happening. That call did little to reassure U.S. officials that Russia is not planning to invade Ukraine after its annexation of Crimea that the west has condemned as illegal and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lavrov rejected suspicions that the deployment of tens of thousands of Russian troops near Ukraine is a sign Moscow plans to invade the country . Movement: Pro-Russian protesters carry Russian flags as they march to block a main railway station in Donetsk . The United States and Europe have imposed sanctions on senior Russian officials in response, sparking reciprocal moves from Moscow. In the interview with Russian television, Lavrov called the sanctions a 'dead-end' strategy that would not achieve results and accused the west of hypocrisy. He said it was inconsistent for the west to refuse to recognize Crimea's annexation, which followed a referendum on joining Russia that was overwhelmingly approved, while at the same time accepting the new government in Kiev, which was formed after the pro-Moscow president fled the country. 'If they are willing to accept the first event as legitimate, then surely they are obliged to acknowledge the second,' Lavrov told Russia's Channel One television. Belief: A woman protestors clutches religious iconography as she marches under the Russian flag . The two sides remain far apart, a situation underscored by the fact that the White House and the Kremlin offered starkly different summaries of the Obama-Putin call, which occurred while Obama was traveling in Saudi Arabia. White House officials described the call as 'frank and direct' and said Obama had urged Putin to offer a written response to a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine crisis that the U.S. has presented. He urged Moscow to scale back its troop buildup on the border with Ukraine, which has prompted concerns in Kiev and Washington about a possible Russian invasion in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin, on the other hand, said Putin had drawn Obama's attention to a 'rampage of extremists' in Ukraine and suggested 'possible steps by the international community to help stabilise the situation' in Ukraine.
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| Demonstrators showed their allegiance at protests in Donetsk and Kharkiv . The unrest came as John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov met in Paris . Russia today set out demands for new federation with autonomous powers . | train |
68968 | Article: The Supreme Court was the scene of an unusual disturbance during its public session on Wednesday, when a man interrupted an oral argument. The incident occurred near the end of debate between the nine justices on the bench and counsel, in a case over attorney fees in patent disputes. A man in a suit and dark tie rose from near the back of the marbled courtroom, and began loudly talking. Witnesses said he spoke about the need to keep campaign finance reform laws in place to regulate election spending and contributions. "Money is not speech," he reportedly said. "Overturn 'Citizens United!'" referring to a 2010 high court decision loosening a century of federal restrictions on corporate spending by "independent" groups like businesses and unions. He was only able say a few words before police escorted him from the courtroom, and did not resist. Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg identified the man as Noah Newkirk of Los Angeles. Newkirk has been charged with violating federal law that makes it a crime to "harangue" or utter "loud threatening or abusive language in the Supreme Court Building." The justices ignored the incident. The court's official written transcript of the argument made no mention of the remarks. Such outbursts are rare. Court officials say the last time it happened was eight years ago, during an oral argument over a federal law restricting a certain type of later-term abortion procedure. A similar interruption occurred about two decades ago. The courtroom has about 330 seats available to the public. Court security instructs spectators before each public session to remain seated, not to speak, or demonstrate. Signs also are not allowed, nor are any electronics or cameras. Protester loses appeal in military protest case .
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| Man seated in courtroom began talking loudly about campaign finance reform . Spectator outbursts are rare at Supreme Court . The justices ignored the incident, and the man was led out by security . | train |
150351 | Article: By . Lucy Waterlow . PUBLISHED: . 09:11 EST, 22 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:28 EST, 22 April 2013 . It's unlikely you'll hear a little girl utter the words, 'when I grow up, I want to be a funeral director.' But Poppy Mardall, 29, who has herself embarked on the morbid career, thinks more women should break into the male dominated profession. 'Women are in the minority in this industry. While women often care for the dying as nurses, there's a perception that when you die it's then the 'men in black' who should come in and sort everything out,' she told the MailOnline. Career change: Poppy Mardall gave up a job at Sotheby's to set up her own funeral service . 'There's a perception that men are better at coping with death because they can shut down their emotions. But it's also important to be in touch with feelings and to be caring - both for helping take care of someone's body and helping their bereaved family.' Poppy, from Fulham, South West London, gave up a career as deputy director and expert at Sotheby's to set up her own business, Poppy's Funerals, last June. Her change in career was influenced by her work volunteering at the Samaritans and Trinity Hospice. She explains: 'I wanted to do a job that was more important, where I could help people. The way we have dealt with death and dying hasn't changed for centuries. I want to give people more choice and support.' No 'men in black': Poppy takes a more feminine approach with no black hearses or black coffins . She added that she has 'no fascination with death' as her work is really about 'helping the living' by supporting grieving families. Nevertheless, of course she does also have to work with death bodies in the mortuary on a regular basis and prepare them for cremation. So how does she cope with this aspect of the job? 'Before I did the job I had never seen a dead body and, like most people, thought of it as something scary. But I quickly got used to it. It's not scary, it's the person who you love whose heart has stopped beating,' she said. 'The job has made me hold the people I love tighter and appreciate them more' Dealing with grieving families daily must also be harrowing but Poppy said she finds the work 'sad but fulfilling'. She added: 'With this job I get a tangible sense of helping people. It's meaningful, wonderful work.' If she ever has a particularly difficult day, she said she unwinds by talking about it to husband Chris, 29, and going for walks. She added that her work has changed her own outlook on life. 'It has made me hold the people I love tighter. It has made me appreciate them more and not to dwell on small things, hold grudges or let arguments lie unresolved.' Rewarding work: The funeral director said she no longer finds dead bodies 'scary' Poppy said is putting feminine touches into her business by doing away with black hearses and black coffins. Instead, her vehicles are white and covered in poppies and they use coffins made from willow and bamboo. She believes her approach is more personal and meaningful, doing away with the pomp for a simpler and modern cremation where the families of the bereaved can call the shots. As many people don't like to think about death, Poppy said when she reveals her profession it can often be a conversation-stopper at parties. She spoke to the MailOnline to mark the release of a new film released this Friday, Bernie, starring Jack Black, that is set in a funeral home. She hopes such films can get people talking more openly about death. 'It is something we all have to face eventually,' she said. 'It is important to think about what you want to happen to yourself and the people you love when they die.' Morbid subject: Jack Black's new film Bernie is set in a funeral home and Poppy hopes it will make people talk about death more .
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| Poppy Mardall, 29, set up her own funeral business last year . She said she enjoys the job because it's 'sad but meaningful' She tries to offer a modern approach without the 'pomp' and 'men in black' For more information, visit poppysfunerals.co.uk . Bernie is released in cinemas on Friday . | train |
287414 | Article: By . Anna Edwards . PUBLISHED: . 09:31 EST, 2 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:58 EST, 2 October 2013 . Times are tough for police forces across the country as budgets are slashed. But one force are refusing to let the harsh measures stop them fighting crime - and have called on rural horse owners to saddle up and patrol the countryside for them. A bunch of public-minded volunteers have answered the call, and been given high-visibility jackets with police markings and matching leg straps and coats for their steeds.' The new 12-strong Rural Mounted Patrol will police the lanes, bridleways and country roads of Hampshire . The new 12-strong Rural Mounted Patrol will police the lanes, bridleways and country roads of Hampshire on the hunt for suspicious activity. Rural crime ranges from property theft to fly-tipping, metal thefts, deer poaching and sheep rustling. Volunteer Wendy Thairs is looking forward to taking her two horses on patrol in New Forest, Hants. She said: 'The thin blue line has been stretched as far as it can go, so the rural community has to stand up and be counted. 'Having suffered from rural crime - but luckily our equipment was found and returned undamaged - it’s now ‘pay back time’. 'Both my horses, Groombridge and Kentucky, are recently retired from the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch and are still eager to go out on patrol. The riders, who are subject to security checks, have no more power of arrest than any other citizen . 'Groombridge is so big I can see over most people’s hedges and obviously we don’t need four wheel drive to go off road.' The volunteers will report back to the police control room. Vanessa Dowling, from Emsworth, Hants, said she’s happy to help keep lookout in areas that are difficult for officers to reach. She said: 'When our horses are out patrolling the lanes, bridleways and forests, we are able to get to areas that cannot be easily reached by car. 'We are a highly visual presence in the rural landscape and are trained to see and recognise things that might be unusual and out of the ordinary. 'It’s all about helping the rural police on difficult terrains and putting something back into the community where we live and the countryside that we love.' Rural crime ranges from property theft to fly-tipping, metal thefts, deer poaching and sheep rustling . Hampshire Constabulary have joined forces with Hampshire Horsewatch scheme members in the drive to tackle rural crime across six areas. Hampshire Horsewatch is a community-led project aimed at preventing thieves who target equine equipment. David Collings, Hampshire Horsewatch co-ordinator and the force’s equine liaison officer, has high hopes for the patrols, who will put in around eight hours a month. Mr Collings said: 'With the reduction of funding being experienced within the police service there is a need to be as dynamic and imaginative as we can to cover rural policing in Hampshire.' The riders, who are subject to security checks, have no more power of arrest than any other citizen. They and their horses must prove their on and off road work before being given an area to patrol. They are also expected to keep their tack in good order and make sure their horse is ‘clean and tidy'. Chief Inspector Simon Dodds, the force’s lead on rural policing, said the mounted patrols were an ‘exciting development’. Chief Insp Dodds said: 'Having police volunteers on horseback is an exciting development in how rural areas of the force are patrolled. 'Working in partnership with rural neighbourhood teams, the riders will help combat crime in some of our more isolated communities.'
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| Volunteers have been given high-visibility jackets with police markings and matching leg straps and coats for their steeds . New 12-strong Rural Mounted Patrol will police the lanes, bridleways and country roads of Hampshire . Rural crime ranges from property theft to fly-tipping, metal thefts, deer poaching and sheep rustling . | train |
268186 | Article: Harrison Odjegba Okene had survived three days in a small air pocket inside an overturned tugboat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean before he was rescued at the last moment by a diver – but the lucky 29-year-old says he will not be tempting fate again. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Okene described his miraculous rescue that was videotaped and which went viral after it was uploaded on the Internet this month. The 29-year-old still has nightmares and vows to never return to the sea again. He has taken a new job as cook on firm ground instead. Scroll down for videos . Covenant: Harrison Odjegba Okene, the ship's cook who was rescued from a capsized tugboat in May after nearly three days, said he had promised God that if he survives the ordeal, he will never go back in the sea . Living 'corpse': Okene recalled that when he tapped on the diver's neck to draw his attention, the man thought he was a dead body floating in the water . Saviors: In this image, Harrison Odjegba Okene, second left, poses inside a decompression chamber with members of the DCN Diving team who saved his life after being trapped for three days underwater . Fateful moment: Okene's stretches through the murky waters to reach a rescue diver as the diver's headcam video records the moment he becomes aware that Okene is still alive . Okene was the only survivor in a crew of 12 when the boat capsized in May. It still haunts him. In addition with being saddled with survivors’ guilt, some Nigerians believe he saved himself through black magic. The Jascon 4 was resting on the seabed upside down at a depth of about 100 feet. The plump cook survived on only one bottle of Coke. Two flashlights that he had found gave up after less than one day. In the dark, he had almost given up hope after three days of praying to God for a miracle when he suddenly heard the sound of a boat, a hammering on the side of the vessel and then, after a while, saw lights and the rising waters around him bubbling. He said he knew it had to be a diver, but he was on the wrong end of the cabin. Air bubbles rose around the cook as he squatted inside his air pocket. Rescue seemed imminent, but then the lights disappeared. Thirst: Okene could not drink the saltwater in the cabin and had to rely on a single can of Coke to quench his thirst for 62 hours . Desperate, Okene swam through pitch-dark waters in the sunken boat to grab the diver. Okene couldn’t find him and, with the air in his lungs giving out, he swam back to the cabin that held his precious, but dwindling, pocket of air. ‘He came in but he was too fast, so I saw the light but before I could get to him, he was already out. I tried to follow him in the pitch darkness but I couldn’t trace him, so I went back,’ he said. His rescuers from the Dutch company DCN Diving were looking only for bodies and already had recovered four corpses when they came upon Okene. When the diver returned, Okene had to swim again to reach him and still he did not see him, so he tapped the diver on the back of his neck, giving the man a scare. When the diver saw his hand he said ‘corpse, corpse, a corpse,’ into his microphone, reporting up to the rescue vessel. ‘When he brought his hand close to me, I pulled on his hand,’ Okene said. Night terrors: Akpovona Okene, the cook's wife, said her husband still suffers from nightmares seven months later . ‘He’s alive! He’s alive! He’s alive!’ Okene remembers hearing. Okene described a surreal scene after the diver emerged into the air pocket. ‘I knew when he gave me water he was observing me [to see] if I’m really human, because he was afraid,’ he told the AP last Thursday. The diver first used hot water to warm him up, then attached him to an oxygen mask. Once saved from sunken boat, he was put into a decompression chamber for 60 hours before he could safely return to the surface. Until his rescue, Okene believed his colleagues must have escaped. The tug was one of three towing a Chevron oil tanker in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta waters, but on May 26 there was a sudden lurch and it keeled over. ‘I heard people shouting, I felt the vessel going down, going down, I heard a voice saying “Is this vessel sinking or what?”’ Okene explained that he was in the bathroom when the tugboat capsized, sending the contents of the room falling on his head. From the outside, the cook could hear his colleagues’ desperate cries for help. Saving grace: Mr Okene had been trapped in the air pocket for more than 60 hours when divers found him . Touching moment: The diver's camera captured Mr Okene reaching out his hand to one of the team of divers, letting them know he is still alive . Lucky skipper: Mr Okene, the ship's cook, was the only survivor from the crew of 12 . ‘My colleagues were shouting “God help . me, God help me, God help me.” Then after a while I never heard from . them [again], ‘he recalled. The . 29-year-old man said that he had spent the first two days of his ordeal . incessantly praying to God, but on the third day he stopped, accepting . that death was inevitable. When recounting the rescue at his local church, the pastor asked him if he had used black magic to survive. ‘I was so surprised! How could a man of God be saying this?’ Okene said, his voice rising in disbelief. He . didn’t go to the funerals of his colleagues because he feared their . families’ reactions — Nigerians being generally very religious but also . superstitious. ‘I couldn’t go because I didn’t know what the family will say, thinking “Why is he the only one to survive,”’ said Okene. It’s a question that has shaken his steadfast faith. ‘Every week I ask [God] “Why only me? Why did my colleagues have to die?”’ His wife Akpovona Okene, 27, said he still suffers nightmares seven months later. ‘When . he is sleeping, he has that shock, he will just wake up in the night . saying “Honey see, the bed is sinking, we are in the sea,”’ Mrs Okene . said. Okene said he made a . pact with God when he was at the bottom of the ocean: ‘When I was under . the water I told God: If you rescue me, I will never go back to the sea . again, never.’ Okene, a . 29-year-old ship's cook, was the only known survivor from the boat of 12 . men, which capsized on May 26, 20 miles off the coast of Nigeria. Divers were stunned to find Mr Okene alive after three days with no food or water . Long way back: After being brought to the diver's bell, Mr Okene spent another 60 hours in a decompression chamber where his body pressure was returned to normal . A . video of his rescue showed the moment Okene, who was left fighting to . breathe inside a four-foot-high bubble of air, reached out a hand and . touched one of the team of divers, letting them know he is still alive. It had been feared - and assumed - that all aboard had perished. Of the 11 others aboard the tugboat when it sank in rough seas 10 have been found dead. One remains missing. Okene . squeezed into a compartment after the boat sank and settled . upside-down. Before closing the cabin door to stop the water coming in, . he had seen three dead colleagues in the water. Quick-thinking Okene took two mattresses from the beds and sat on top of them, hoping to stay afloat. He was brought to the surface after 62 hours. 'I was there in the water in total darkness just thinking it's the end,' Mr Okene told Reuters at the time of his rescue. Although . he could not see anything he said: 'I could perceive the dead bodies of . my crew were nearby. I could smell them. The fish came in and began . eating the bodies. I could hear the sound.' After days soaking in the salt water parts of his skin began peeling away and he was gasping for water as he could not drink the seawater that he was trapped in. South . African divers came down to search for any survivors of the Jacson 4 on . May 28 and they were stunned to find Mr Okene still alive. Quick-thinking: Ship's cook Harrison Okene, 29, managed to survive for over two days underwater by floating on a mattress in an air bubble . Miraculous: Mr Okene was the only survivor from the Jascon-4 tugboat that capsized and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea in heavy seas . Paul McDonald, a member of the rescue crew, said at the time: 'All on board could not believe how cool he was when being rescued. 'The divers put a diving helmet and harness onto him. It was amazing to be part of this rescue.' Kurt Glaubitz, a Chevron spokesman, said the boat overturned while towing a Chevron oil tanker in the Gulf of Guinea.
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| Harrison Okene, 29, was trapped in air pocket in the dark with no food and only a can of Coke for 60 hours in May . Said he could hear fish eating his dead colleagues in sunken ship . Diver found him in air bubble in a cabin 100 feet underwater . Video showed moment Mr Okene reached out and touched diver, who initially thought he was a corpse . Pastor at his local church later asked Okene if he used black magic to survive . The 29-year-old still has nightmares and wakes up next to his wife saying that their bed is sinking . | train |
154897 | Article: By . Alex Gore . British jobs could be at risk when nearly 30 million Bulgarians and Romanians gain the right to live and work unrestricted in the UK from 2014. Experts are warning of a 'significant spike' of newcomers when limitations on coming to Britain, which have been imposed on the citizens of the two countries by the European Union, are lifted at the end of next year. They believe the numbers will be higher than those seen after Poland and seven other eastern European countries were given the same rights in 2004 because of the fragile state of economies on the continent. Spike: Bulgarians and Romanians are set to gain unrestricted access to the UK . Home Secretary Theresa May has indicated support for an end to free movement of EU workers - but Britain cannot stop the restrictions being lifted without tearing up the treaty signed with Bulgaria and Romania when they joined the EU in 2007. The Government has not made official predictions of how many Bulgarians and Romanians will move here and critics say this is because it grossly underestimated the numbers in 2004. It predicted less than 20,000 would arrive but Office for National Statistics figures show more than 600,000 were working in Britain last year. A report by the Coalition's Migration . Advisory Committee has highlighted fears that the British jobs market will suffer 'adverse' effects. Cambridge University emeritus economics professor, Robert Rowthorn, explained around one million eastern Europeans moved to Britain in 2004 and said net migration is around 40,000 a year. He told The Sunday Telegraph: 'I imagine a similar pattern will be repeated with Romania and Bulgaria, although the transitional controls have perhaps taken the edge off somewhat.' Union: Britain would have to tear up an EU treaty to stop restrictions being lifted . MigrationWatch UK director, Sir Andrew Green, said Britain has taken far more eastern European migrants than any other country and called for a delay in the lifting of restrictions. He added: 'I think there could be a significant spike from Romania and Bulgaria, particularly as the economies in other parts of the EU are suffering serious difficulties. 'Neither Spain nor Italy are a good bet at the moment if you’re looking for a job. I think we need a further five year extension of the transitional arrangements.' Figures show nearly 40,000 Bulgarians and Romanians moved to the UK last year, with more than 130,000 living in Britain - where the GDP per capita is nearly four times higher. An investigation by The Sunday Telegraph revealed that loopholes allowed 50,000 east Europeans to get jobs they should have been restricted from by declaring themselves 'self-employed'. These included hotel and restaurant workers, sales staff, tax-drivers and lap-dancers - with many thousands of such jobs being advertised in the two countries. Jobs: Eastern European immigrants are likely to shun other countries for the UK .
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| Experts warn of a 'significant spike' when limitations imposed by the EU are lifted at the end of next year . Numbers expected to be higher than when restriction was lifted for Poland in 2004 . Britain would have to tear up EU treaty to avoid the migration rise . Immigrants predicted to avoid more fragile economies such as Greece, Spain and Italy . | train |
101093 | Article: By . Martin Robinson . PUBLISHED: . 04:21 EST, 25 February 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 04:34 EST, 25 February 2013 . A criminal asylum seeker is suing the Government for £50,000 claiming their persistent attempts to deport him from Britain has left him unable to sleep and psychologically scarred. Abdirahman Ajab, who has a string of previous convictions, says his treatment has given him 'mental problems' and 'nightmares' so the Home Office 'owe' him. The 30-year-old Somalian has been convicted of robbery and false imprisonment but still convinced a High Court judge to let him stay in the UK several years ago. He now says that being held at an immigration centre for eight months while the Government considered his case gave him mental health problems. Immigration case: Abdirahman Ajab has blocked Government attempts to deport him at the High Court and is now suing for £50,000 because he has been left with 'mental problems' He was later sent to prison after an armed robbery but still managed to block another deportation attempt and was handed a taxpayer-funded flat in Tower Hamlets, east London. Ajab has been in Britain since 1996 when he arrived as a 13-year-old asylum seeker from east Africa. He has said that if he wins the £50,000 compensation case he would use it to buy land in Somalia, adding that he would like to go back home but the UK government is stopping him. Claim: Ajab says he would use cash to buy land in Somalia (pictured) and go back but says the Home Office are not allowing him to leave . 'The Government have been doing me bad for years. It's given me mental problems. It's given me nightmares. They owe me man,' he told The Sun. The Home Office, who are dealing with the case, told MailOnline they would not comment on individual cases. But speaking about his claim that he is being stopped from leaving Britain a source said: 'He's more than welcome to leave.'
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| Abdirahman Ajab, 30, convicted of armed robbery and false imprisonment . Criminal has fought off several deportation attempts since being jailed . Now suing for £50,000 saying that his treatment gave him 'mental problems' | train |
209299 | Article: Yaasmeen Castanada, the California mom who suffered a toxic allergic reaction to a friend's medication that caused her to essentially burn from the inside out, has finally been allowed to go home after 52 days in intensive care. The 19-year-old, who took the leftover prescriptions on Thanksgiving because she wasn't feeling well and was hospitalized hours later needing a ventilator to breath, was reunited with her family in Fresno, including her five-month-old daughter, on Wednesday, after checking out of the University of California Irvine's burn unit. 'She needs to be home with her family, her baby,' Castanada's mother, Laura Corona, told ABC News. 'I know she'll recover. She's really strong. She has a lot of will to live.' Scroll down for video . Home time: Yaasmeen Castanada, 19, left the University of California Irvine's burn unit on Wednesday . Long recovery: Castanada had been in intensive care for months recovering from her rare condition . Freak reaction: Yaasmeen took some medication from a friend believing it would make her better, completely unaware it would be toxic to her body . Reunion: The mom was allowed to return to her Fresno home and her baby daughter . Castanada suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Her body broke out in massive blisters as if she had been burned from head to toe. 'Her face changed within four days,' her mother told ABC. 'I would wipe her face and all the skin was just falling off.' More than 90 percent of Castanada's body is still affected. She recently had a tube put in her trachea to her breath because her throat was closing. Reaching out: Her family has set up a gofundme page to help pay for her medical bills and give updates on her status . Yaasmeen Castanada, 19, a mom who 'burned from the inside out' following an allergic reaction to her friend's medication has finally been reunited with her baby after spending a month apart as she battled to survive . Yaasmeen suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after taking antibiotics on Thanksgiving Day because she was feeling sick . Patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome aren't technically burned. The condition compromises their skin barrier function, inflammation and blistering to occur on the outer layer of skin as well as the lips, eyes and genitals. Patients therefore need to be treated as burns victims. And as with burns victims, there is a serious risk of the wounds becoming infected. Castanada suffered a blood infection, a urine infection and an infection in her throat, according to ABC. Blisters: She will need physical, occupational, optical, dermatology, nutrition and burn therapy . Traumatic: She suffered burning in her throat, eyes and mouth. Her eyes became bloodshot and her lips were tearing off . Diagnosis: When she was rushed to the ER, she was told that she had a rare but very serious allergic reaction to antibiotics called Stevens-Johnson syndrome that causes you to blister . Overcome: Yaasmeen's mother, Laura Corona, becomes emotional while explaining he daughters' condition . Unwell: Yaasmeen was feeling a little under the weather and so took her friend's antibiotics . 'Heartbreaking, just unreal,' her mother told ABC. 'Just watching your daughter burn in front of you, literally burn in front of you.' Yaasmeen took the medication believing it would make her better, completely unaware it would be toxic to her body. She initially suffered burning in her throat, eyes and mouth. Her eyes then became bloodshot and her lips were tearing off. 'It can be considered a burn from the inside out because of mucosal involvement,' said dermatologist Dr. Lawrence Matt. 'First of all, don't share medication, don't give someone else your medication, don't offer medication,' she said. ' Another thing also, go get yourself checked out and your kids checked out (for allergies), because you don't know what you're allergic to.' She will need physical, occupational, optical, dermatology, nutrition and burn therapy. The Castanada's have set up a GoFundMe account. You can donate here: http://www.gofundme.com/YaasmeenCastanada . .
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| Yaasmeen Castanada, 19, of Fresno, took some antibiotics for a sore throat . After taking pill she started experiencing burning in throat, eyes and mouth . Diagnosed with Steven-Johnson Syndrome - an allergic reaction to the pills . Her body is 90% damaged and will need need physical, occupational, optical, dermatology, nutrition and burn therapy . She was released from the University of California Irvine's burn unit on Wednesday and taken home to her five-month-old daughter . | train |
227995 | Article: UEFA will not take action against CSKA Moscow after around 200 supporters appeared inside the Arena Khimki during the ‘behind-closed-doors’ Champions League group match with Manchester City. However, the governing body has confirmed to Sportsmail that they will be reviewing their policy on such matches where fans are banned from the stadium. UEFA – who had ordered the game to be played behind closed doors as punishment for the racist behaviour of CSKA fans – said in a statement: ‘Following Tuesday’s match between CSKA Moscow and Manchester City, UEFA has reviewed the officials’ reports and found no breach of the conditions related to a match played behind closed doors that make part of the disciplinary decision. Around 300 CSKA Moscow fans were in the main stand, despite the match being played behind closed doors . The CSKA fans watched their side come from behind to secure a point against Manchester City . UEFA had ordered the match to be played behind closed doors because of racist behaviour by CSKA fans . Official crowd - 0 . Club delegates - 75 per club . Centre circle boys and parents - 50 . Media - 150 . UEFA partners (sponsors) - 300 . ‘Only people who were allowed to enter the stadium (club delegations, media, security staff, UEFA and guests of sponsorship partners) attended the match with no record of inappropriate behaviour. ‘However, UEFA is reviewing the “behind closed doors” policy to see if alternative solutions could be implemented in the future.’ The fans were seen drinking alcohol and chanting during the game which saw City draw 2-2 after Seydou Doumbia's close-range finish and Natcho's late penalty cancelled out first-half goals from Sergio Aguero and James Milner. City threw away a two-goal lead as Seydou Doumbia and Natcho scored in the second half for the hosts . Natcho's late penalty made it 2-2 after City had looked comfortable after going two goals ahead in Moscow . James Milner scored City's second, sliding home to meet a cross from their first goalscorer Sergio Aguero . ‘Following Tuesday’s match between CSKA Moscow and Manchester City, UEFA has reviewed the officials’ reports and found no breach of the conditions related to a match played behind closed doors that make part of the disciplinary decision. ‘Only people who were allowed to enter the stadium (club delegations, media, security staff, UEFA and guests of sponsorship partners) attended the match with no record of inappropriate behaviour. ‘However, UEFA is reviewing the “behind closed doors” policy to see if alternative solutions could be implemented in the future.’ It is claimed they could have obtained the match tickets through sponsors who had been allocated seats for the game. Manchester City fans were not allocated tickets under the UEFA ruling. And captain Vincent Kompany said afterwards that they were the ones being punished. 'It's supposed to be a game without fans but yet there are still 500 fans cheering on for them, which is not a problem, but I don't understand where our fans are,' he told Sky Sports News. 'Why can we not bring our fans? 'I feel like the only team being punished today was Man City. 'Probably pundits and the people writing the column will say well, you know, we should be looking at what our team did, so we'll do that and we'll improve, but (there are) little things where I think sometimes we need to speak up. I mean, it's nonsense. 'They're the team that got done for racism, not Man City. Why can't our fans come? 'It doesn't affect us, but fair is fair and maybe now is the time to say it and now is the time to speak up.' Players from both teams line up before the match with a Respect banner campaigning against racism . Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was not afraid to point out that CSKA fans were allowed in to watch . Kompany questioned who was being punished after CSKA fans appeared to have been allowed in . Despite Milner and Aguero's efforts, the game ended 2-2 meaning City have failed to win in Europe this season .
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| UEFA finds no breach of the conditions related to the match . Only people who were allowed to enter the stadium (clubs delegations, media, security staff, UEFA and guests of sponsorship partners) attended the match with no record of inappropriate behaviour, according to FIFA . Vincent Kompany had earlier expressed his anger at presence of 300 CSKA Moscow supporters . The match against Man City was supposed to be behind closed doors . City were not allocated tickets for the game as part of the punishment . | train |
45068 | Article: Internet users love animal videos. So why not watch pandas -- anywhere, anytime? Billed as the world's first multi-channel broadcaster of round-the-clock high-definition panda footage, a new website is streaming live feeds from 28 webcams installed inside the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China. Visitors to www.ipanda.com can select from six channels, including adult, child, infant, and mother and child. The website began a test launch on June 24, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, and has since attracted nearly 15,000 visitors. Panda lovers around the world can access the site beginning in August, Xinhua added. But while the new venture has excited some, others are less enthused at the prospect of 24-hour panda-watching. "I saw the rear view of a panda shaped like a glutinous rice dumpling. It was eating non-stop. The life of a panda is so happy," wrote user Mogudawanglaixunshan on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo, while user Ashloo commented: "It's boring. The pandas don't move." Native to China, the giant panda is considered a national treasure and classified as endangered by the World Wildlife Foundation, with only 1,600 living in the wild as of 2004. The non-profit research base in Chengdu was founded in 1987 and currently has 83 of the furry creatures in residence.
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| Chinese giant panda research base launches 24/7 live broadcast of resident pandas . Website streams live feeds from 28 webcams installed inside research base . Giant panda is considered China's national treasure . | train |
270685 | Article: Languishing near the bottom of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund are looking for something to spark their season into life. But perhaps Jurgen Klopp would be happier with a new signing who could offer a bit more on the pitch than the man his club have offered a job. The Champions League side took to Facebook to try and entice Robbie Williams to join them, after the pop star claimed he was looking for work in Germany. Jurgen Klopp's team have been struggling in the Bundesliga, but is Robbie Williams the answer? Robbie Williams says he is looking to move away from the pop star lifestyle and is looking for work in Germany . Williams claimed he was 'getting a little bit bored of the pop star/rock star thing' and wanted a 'proper job'. The former Take That star said he 'thought about soccer in Germany, and then I thought no, I'm too old,' before considering fashion or working with cars. And Dortmund stepped in to offer him all three, posting a picture of the Westfalenstadion underneath his video, and promising a relationship with Puma and Opel. Borussia Dortmund posted on the pop star's facebook with the offer of the Westfalenstadion as an office . 'Robbie Williams, to be honest: We got all of it!' the club wrote. 'If you don't want to play it yourself, at least you're able to watch some intense football in the most beautiful stadium of the world. 'On the fashion side, we got some nice PUMA jerseys (they come in various sizes) and, since you're obviously into it, some lovely Opel cars. Ultimately, how about this as your office?'
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| Former Take That star says he wants to be in football, fashion or cars . Borussia Dortmund promise to provide all three if he joins them . Club are struggling in the league, but set to progress in Champions League . | train |
265349 | Article: By . Deni Kirkova . PUBLISHED: . 05:32 EST, 5 July 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 05:32 EST, 5 July 2013 . One of the world's top architects has turned her hand to fashion. Zaha Hadid, who usually lends her skills to conceptualising futuristic sculptures, has now created a wacky pair of designer footwear. The Iranian-British Dame collaborated on the mind-bending chrome shoe boots, retail at £1,300, with architecture-bourne shoe brand United Nude. Zaha Hadid has collaborated on a boundary-pushing chrome shoe-boot, yours for £1,300 . The casing is made of metallic chromed vinyl . rubber, while the heel and platform is crafted from fibreglass and inside they are . lined with fine kid leather. Hadid received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, the architecture equivalent to a Nobel Prize. She was first commissioned to imagine luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman's new Milan store, and now dabbles in design of actual shoes. Together with United Nude's creative director Rem D Koolhaas, Hadid came up with the boundary-pushing NOVA shoes. Architect and designer Hadid at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party held at Kensington Gardens . 'I have always appreciated those who dare to experiment with materials and proportions,' said Hadid. 'Our collaboration with United Nude reinterprets the classic shoe typology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible without compromising integrity.' The shoes are on display at concept store L'éclaireur in Paris and will retail for £1,300. A limited-edition run of 100 pairs in black, bronze and rose gold colourways have been made. Hadid has previously dabbled in fashion by teaming up with Louis Vuitton, Swarovski and Brazilian shoe brand Melissa. Baked-bean tins? The wacky shoes resemble super luxe stacked aluminum tins . These 'front heel' Scary Beautiful . shoes were designed by South African student artist Leanie van der Vyver . as a critique on the fashion industry's quest for perfection. Dutch shoe maker René van den Berg fabricated the wacky design, which landed designer Leanie a nomination for the prestigious Gerrit Rietveld design prize at her university in Holland. The Scary Beautiful shoes were designed by South African artist Leanie van der Vyer for her graduation project . Mr Kobi Levi, from Tel Aviv, Israel, spends weeks making his 'wearable sculpture' shoes by hand. He makes footwear resembling children's slides, coffee jugs and even ones resembling celebrities. Each heel of his coffee jug creations has been carved out of wood, . and lacquered brown so that they resemble hot flowing coffee complete . with a puddle at the bottom. The . 36-year-old has previously transformed the ordinary high heel in to . everything from everyday items like shopping baskets to celebrities, . including pop legend Madonna. Others have been shaped to look like a banana and even a toucan. These incredible wearable shoes are the latest designs from Kobi Levi . The porcelain coffee jug shoes made from cream leather and wood . Cone feet: 'Blonde Amibition' are based on Madonna's iconic outfit of cone bra, microphone and blonde ponytail .
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| Dame Zaha Hadid, 62, collaboated with shoe brand United Nude . Wacky booties made from chrome rubber, fibreglass and leather . | train |
234506 | Article: By . Tara Brady . PUBLISHED: . 12:04 EST, 19 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 05:01 EST, 20 September 2013 . Rights: Sudanese Amira Osman Hamed faces a possible whipping if she is found guilty in court after refusing to cover her hair . A Sudanese woman who is prepared to be flogged to defend the right to leave her hair uncovered in defiance of a 'Taliban-like' law has appeared in court. Amira Osman Hamed faces a possible whipping if convicted. Under Sudanese law her hair - and that of all women - is supposed to be covered with a 'hijab' but Hamed, 35, refuses to wear one. Her case has drawn support from civil rights activists and is the latest to highlight Sudan's series of laws governing morality which took effect after the 1989 Islamist-backed coup by President Omar al-Bashir. Her . lawyer Moezz Hadhra told AFP said: 'The defence asked the court that . the charges against this woman be withdrawn, and the court adjourned the hearing until October 4 while it considers the request.' In an interview earlier this month, she said: 'They want us to be like Taliban women.' She is charged under Article 152 which prohibits 'indecent' clothing. Hamed said she was visiting a government office in Jebel Aulia, just outside Khartoum, on August 27, when a policeman aggressively told her to cover her head. Hamed, a divorced computer engineer who runs her own company, said: 'This public order law changed Sudanese women from victims to criminals. 'This law is targeting the dignity of Sudanese people.' Amira Osman Hamed said she was visiting a government office in Jebel Aulia when she was told to cover her head . Hamed's case has drawn support from civil rights activists and is the latest to highlight Sudan's series of laws which took effect after 1989 . Defiant: Hamed says she is prepared to be flogged to defend the right to leave her hair uncovered . In 2009, the case of journalist Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein led to a global outcry and highlighted women's rights in Sudan. Hussein was fined for wearing trousers in public but she refused to pay. She spent one day behind bars before the Sudanese Journalists' Union paid the fine on her behalf. Ten other women rounded up with her in a restaurant were each given 10 lashes.
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| Amira Osman Hamed faces a possible whipping if convicted . Under Sudanese law her hair is supposed to be covered with a 'hijab' Case has been adjourned until October 4 . | train |
248382 | Article: (CNN) -- An Ohio distributor is recalling about 6 million Chinese-made tire valve stems after concluding that some of them were improperly made and could increase the risk of accidents. An Ohio distributor is recalling 6 million Chinese-made car tire valve stems. Tech International, the part's Johnstown, Ohio-based distributor, estimates that just 8,600 of roughly 6 million of those valves are defective. The valve is a replacement snap-in tire valve -- Model No. TR413 -- manufactured between July and November 2006. It was imported by Tech International from manufacturer Shanghai Baolong Industries Co. in Shanghai, China, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the recall, the rubber part of the valve may crack after being in use for about six months, causing a gradual loss of tire pressure. Continuing to drive on underinflated tires can cause them to burst, possibly leading to crashes. Tech International told the NHTSA that the company doesn't have records of the final purchasers of the valve stems. According to the company, the defect was identified after "a small number" of the valves were reported by customers and one distributor to have failed. The samples were shipped to China, and, in March, Baolong concluded that some valves could be defective. "The cause of the defect is likely improper mixing of the rubber compound in the manufacturer's facility," Tech International wrote in a letter to the transportation safety authority.
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| Ohio-based distributor says valves aren't working properly, could cause accidents . Tech International estimates that just 8,600 of 6 million are defective . Snap-in tire valve, Model TR413, was made between July and November 2006 . Continuing to drive on underinflated tires can cause them to burst . | train |
299690 | Article: By . Peter Allen . Upheld: France's parliament passed a burka ban in 2010, leading to protests from Islamic groups who said it was discriminatory. (File picture) An attempt by a British legal team to reverse France's burka ban was today rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. In a test case which will have widespread implications in other countries, judges said that the measure aimed at stopping women covering their faces in public was entirely justified. They said that the right of ordinary people to 'live together' was a 'legitimate objective', and that Muslim women wearing face coverings threatened it. France's parliament passed a burka ban in 2010, leading to protests from Islamic groups who said it was discriminatory. Today lawyers for an anonymous 24-year-old university graduate told the Strasbourg-based court that the ban was 'degrading' and a 'breach of religious freedom'. The complainant, identified only by her initials SAS, is a French citizen but has family in Birmingham. Her British lawyer Tony Muman told the court at an earlier hearing that she is a 'perfect French citizen with a university education. She speaks of her country with passion. She is a patriot' SAS in turn said in a written statement that being forced to take off her veil in public constituted 'degrading treatment'. The law, which came into force in 2011, means women who wear full-face veils in public can be fined around £130. There have been arrests and convictions in France, but attempts to enforce the ban have also sparked disturbances, including a riot in the Paris suburb of Trappes last year. An appeals court in Versailles, near Paris, is today considering the case of a man who attacked police when they stopped his veiled wife, and he ended up with a three month suspended prison sentence. France has the biggest Muslim population in western Europe, and many believe that society has an agenda against them. This belief was reinforced last month when the far-right National Front, a party which has numerous policies aimed at stopping the spread of Islamic culture, made huge gains in European elections. Ruling: Judges at the European Court of Human Rights said that the right of ordinary people to 'live together' was a 'legitimate objective', and that Muslim women wearing face coverings threatened it . Belgium and parts of Switzerland have also introduced bans, and similar ones are being considered in Italy and Holland. Plans for one in Britain have also been mooted by backbench MPs and other politicians, including members of the UK Independence Party. Today's European ruling is likely to increase calls for the burka ban to be adopted by other countries.
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| Muslim groups protested after France passed its ban on the veil in 2010 . But European Court of Human Rights today ruled it is entirely justified . Ruling likely to encourage other countries to adopt burka bans . | train |
93272 | Article: Sole suspect: Luis Alonzo Alfaro, 17, has been charged in the deadly Texas school knife fight that left one of his classmates dead and three others injured . The 17-year-old Texas high school student accused of stabbing a classmate to death and injuring three others told police that it all started from bumping shoulders in the cafeteria. Luis Alonzo Alfaro has been charged with murder in the deadly knife fight that left 17-year-old Josh Broussard dead inside Spring High School Wednesday morning. Following his arrest, Alfaro allegedly confessed to the killing, telling detectives he and the victim had a run-in inside the cafeteria at around 7am, which quickly escalated to a bloody fight. The 17-year-old allegedly told police that he bumped shoulders with Broussard, and the two exchanged some words. Alfaro then shoved the teen, and then another student punched him on the left side of his face. Alfaro then pulled a pocket knife out of his shorts and swung it at his adversary while covering his own face with his other arm, according to his statement to police cited by MyFox Houston. Broussard collapsed in the hallway and died after sustaining multiple wounds to his abdomen. After fatally stabbing Brossard and injuring three other students, Alfaro attempted to flee, but was apprehended a short time later. The 17-year-old was booked into Harris County Jail on $150,000 bond. He is due back in court Friday. Classes at Spring High School have been canceled until Monday. A statement on the Spring Independent School District website says crisis counselors will be available and additional security will be present when students return to school. On Wednesday night, a remembrance service attended by some 200 members of the community was held at Spring Baptist Church. Slain: Joshua Broussard, 16, was identified as the person who was stabbed to death at Spring High School in Texas . WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: A Spring High School student tweeted out a photo showing what is believed to be a fresh trail of blood at the scene of the a stabbing . The statement says Alfaro admitted the stabbing under questioning by sheriff's homicide detectives. One of the victims was 16-year-old . Deavean Bazile, who had to be airlifted by LifeFlight medical helicopter . to Memorial Hermann-The Texas Medical Center in critical condition, . which was later upgraded to good, allowing the boy to be released home, . MyFox Houston reported. The two other injured teens were rushed to a hospital by ambulances with minor injuries. They are expected to recover. Parents have expressed frustration with the school district, claiming that officials have not been forthcoming with information, and it took the school too long to send out notification about the emergency. Scant details: Little is known about Alfaro except that he is 17-years-old . Community in mourning: Joel Eisenbruse, John Cordey , Rosemary Alyea and Michelle Cress, with the Trinity Church outreach, pray at the scene of the school stabbing . Spring High School serves about 3,000 students. The campus is not equipped with metal detectors. Police officers said that parents of students directly involved in the fight already had been notified, and others need not worry for their children’s safety. Grief counselors have been dispatched to the school to speak to students who witnessed the bloody altercation. One of them was Chelitha Brady's daughter, who described the harrowing scene to her mom in a phone call. 'She said, "Mom, the young man just fell dead on me,"' Brady told KHOU11. 'She said, 1Momma, it was some guys, they went to fightin' and they went to stabbin... You just got to come, you just got to come."' Brady managed to enter the school before it was put on lockdown and caught a glimpse of Broussard's dead body lying in a hallway. Raw emotions: A pair of women react after a stabbing during a fight involving multiple students inside Spring High School . Tense moments: Laurie Garza talks on the phone as she waits for her daughter outside Spring High School . Police response: Officers converged on the suburban Houston high school following the stabbing (left); a knife (right) is collected for evidence outside Spring High School . Survivor: Emergency personnel remove a person from the school after at one person was killed and others were injured during an altercation . It has been suggested that the incident started out as a possibly gang-related cafeteria brawl that got out of hand. Click2Houston . further reported that tensions have been simmering between members of . rival gangs at the school for some time, and Wednesday’s deadly incident . may have been in retaliation. Details . of the stabbing were scant, but one student posted what was believed to . be a photo from inside the campus showing blood on the floor.
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| Stabbing happened inside Spring High School in suburban Houston before classes started on Wednesday . Luis Alonzo Alfaro, 17, charged with the fatal fight . Victim of deadly stabbing identified as Josh Broussard, 17 . Three other students, including 16-year-old Deavean Bazile, were airlifted by medical helicopter . Incident started out as a confrotnation between Alfaro and Broussard after the two bumped into one another and exchanged words . | train |
94300 | Article: A new book alleges that former President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary have compiled a so-called 'enemies list' of fellow Democrats who didn't endorse Hillary in the 2008 presidential primary, but instead backed her main rival, then-Senator Barack Obama. According to the book, titled HRC - the initials of Hillary Rodham Clinton - she and her husband created 'a special circle of Clinton hell...for people who had endorsed [President] Obama.' The book claims that after the 2008 primary, the Clintons had an aide compile a list of everyone they felt betrayed the former first lady. Enemies: According to a new book, Bill and Hillary Clinton have created an 'enemies list' for Hillary's potential 2016 presidential campaign . Bitter: The Clintons appear to still be a little bitter that President Obama beat Hillary in the 2008 Democratic primary . 'She and Bill would have at their fingertips all the information needed . to make a quick decision,' the authors reported. 'So that friends could . be rewarded and enemies punished.' The book is written by Politico's former White House Bureau Chief Jonathan Allen and The Hill's Amie Parnes - who often is criticized as being a Fourth Estate shill for the Obama administration. According to the book, those who provided Clinton with the most help during the 2008 Democratic primary were rated a '1' in the Clintons' rating system. Those who supported Obama - or committed other acts of political treason - received a rating of '7.' Secretary of State John Kerry, who supported President Obama in the primary, received a '7' rating, according to the New York Post. According to the book, Clinton staffers would often 'joke about the fates of the folks they felt had betrayed them.' Scorned: The Clintons loathe former Senator Ted Kennedy after he gave Obama his endorsement just days before Super Tuesday in the 2008 primary . Ratings: On the Clintons' turncoat 'ratings' system, Secretary of State John Kerry scored a '7' - the worst possible rating . 'Bill Richardson: investigated; John Edwards: disgraced by scandal; . Chris Dodd: stepped down; . . . Ted Kennedy: dead,' an aide once joked, the book claims. Speaking of Kennedy, the book claims the longtime Massachusetts senator 'had slashed Hillary worst of all, delivering a pivotal endorsement . speech for Obama just before the Super Tuesday primaries [in 2008] that . cast her as yesterday’s news and Obama as the rightful heir to Camelot,' the authors wrote. 'Bill Clinton had pleaded with Kennedy to hold off, . but to no avail.' The book claims that the Clinton's enemies list was started in 2008 after Hillary lost the primary to Obama. The planning stages for a potential 2016 candidacy for Hillary gained more steam in 2012 when Obama struggled to beat Mitt Romney in the general election. According to the book, Bill Clinton offered letters of recommendation and political endorsements to those he feels could help his wife win the White House in 2016. He also used it to punish those who supported Obama in the past. According to the Post, Clinton backed Democratic New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell in a primary against Congressman Steve Rothman after the two representatives' districts had been merged into one. Rothman was an early Obama supporter in the 2008 primary, and apparently had drawn the ire of the Clinton camp - with Bill's backing, Pascrell easily defeated Rothman. Rival: Bill Clinton refused to appear with Senator Elizabeth Warren because she could be a threat to Hillary winning in 2016 . The book claims that the Clintons tried to get Pennsylvania Congressman Jason Altmire to support Hillary's campaign in 2008. Altmire, however, endorsed Obama. In 2012, when Altmire was in a primary battle with opponent Mark Critz, Bill Clinton backed Critz, who went on to win the primary. When Clinton did what previously was unthinkable - campaign for Obama in 2012 - the book claims he went out of this way to make sure he did nothing to hurt his wife's chances in 2016. According to the book, Obama asked Bill Clinton to appear with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. He declined, the book claims, because Warren was viewed as a potential Hillary opponent in a 2016 primary.
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| A new book alleges that the Clintons' enemies list includes John Kerry and Elizabeth Warren . Ted Kennedy also made the enemies list after he endorsed Obama in 2008 Democratic primary . The authors claim the list was created 'So that friends could . be rewarded and enemies punished' | train |
114069 | Article: Miralem Pjanic's superstrike may have come as a surprise to the watching world, but the Roma playmaker had been readying himself for such an opportunity this week. Footage has emerged of the 24-year-old trying out a similar technique while practicing American Football field goals during training with the Denver Broncos. And perhaps United 'keeper Ben Amos would have been wise to check out the vine of his long-range effort before the Guinness International Champions Cup friendly to avoid being embarrassed by the Bosnian midfielder. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Miralem Pjanic practice the technique for his wondergoal . Just for kicks: Miralem Pjanic practices the technique that brought about his wondergoal against United . Pjanic and his Roma team mates have been put through their paces at the Broncos' training base during their US tour - and some downtime allowed him to have a kick at goal with an American football. His kick was hard and true - much like his goal against United, and it seemed to prove that practice makes perfect. Roma boss Rudi Garcia later said: 'Pjanic's goal? Amazing. 'They'll watch it the world over. His practice with the Broncos yesterday paid off...' Dumped out: Pjanic puts United's Javier Hernandez on the floor during the friendly in Denver .
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| Manchester United 'keeper Ben Amos was stunned by Pjanic's strike . He lobbed the 'keeper from inside his own half during pre season friendly . But video shows he has been practicing the technique during training . Pjanic had a go at hitting American Football field goals from 50 yards . While it was impressive, the goal wasn't enough for Roma as they lost 3-2 . | train |
80871 | Article: By . Emma Innes . PUBLISHED: . 06:37 EST, 15 August 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 08:12 EST, 15 August 2013 . A baby boy had his life saved hundreds of times by hospital staff during the first 13 weeks of his life. Born 14 weeks early, Dominic Willis had a severe form of apnoea of prematurity which caused him to stop breathing as often as six times every day. His parents Roy Willis, 32, and Rachel Thompson, 26, from Billingham, County Durham, had to watch nurses desperately try to restart his breathing every time. Dominic Willis was born 14 weeks early and developed a severe form of apnoea of prematurity which caused him to stop breathing up to six times every day. But now the nine-month-old is a happy, healthy baby and doctors have confirmed that he has grown out of the condition . Now, Dominic is nine-months-old and is a happy, healthy baby and doctors have confirmed that he has grown out of the condition. Support worker Mr Willis said: ‘To me, as soon as it happened I was preparing for doctors to tell me he wasn’t going to wake up the next time. ‘Every day I woke up thinking: “This could be the day”, it felt like a time bomb ready to go off and destroy my world. ‘I could feel it in the pit of my stomach and I never really allowed myself to believe that he would survive. Apnoea of prematurity occurs when the central nervous system is not yet mature enough to allow non-stop breathing. Baby Dominic had to wear a special breathing device to make sure he had a constant supply of oxygen . This causes large bursts of breath followed by periods of shallow breathing or no breathing. Dominic¿s condition was particularly severe and the apnoeas were more common and longer than in other cases. Apnoea of prematurity is when automatic breathing suddenly stops. It tends to occur in premature babies and occurs because the baby’s central nervous system is not fully developed when they are born. Most babies can be roused from an apnoea episode simply by tapping or rubbing them to make them more alert, and most grow out of the condition as their body grows and develops. Although apnoea usually resolves itself by the time most premature babies go home, a few will continue to have episodes. In these cases, the baby will be discharged from the intensive care with an apnoea monitor. The child may also need to take caffeine medication for a short time. ‘He had an apnoea at least twice a day, and up to six times a day, for 13 weeks. There wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t stop breathing. ‘The staff stopped our son from dying over and over again. Nothing we can do will ever be enough to say thank you.’ Ms Thompson went into labour with Dominic 14 weeks before her due date. He was born at Middlesbrough’s James Cook University Hospital. Apnoea of prematurity occurs when the central nervous system is not yet mature enough to allow non-stop breathing. This causes large bursts of breath followed by periods of shallow breathing or no breathing. Dominic’s condition was particularly severe and the apnoeas were more common and longer than in other cases. Nail technician Ms Thompson said: . ‘The first few weeks were a blur, we tried remain positive and did not . speak of what could happen to Dominic. ‘We went to the hospital every day but I was only allowed to hold him once or twice a week. ‘We sat by the incubator, tortured that we could see him but not hold him. Dominic's mother, Rachel Thompson (pictured with partner Roy Willis), said: ¿The first few weeks were a blur, we tried remain positive and did not speak of what could happen to Dominic. We went to the hospital every day but I was only allowed to hold him once or twice a week' Mother Rachel (pictured) added: 'To me it was like he hadn¿t been born yet. Instead of being in my womb, he was in the incubator and that would look after him until he was ready to be born properly¿ . ‘At first the apnoeas were very scary, but we did start to get used to them. ‘To me it was like he hadn’t been born yet. Instead of being in my womb, he was in the incubator and that would look after him until he was ready to be born properly.’ Dominic’s worst apnoea occurred during one of the parents’ visits to the hospital. Mr Willis said: ‘He was in Rachel’s arms when he stopped breathing and the monitors went mad. ‘I watched him go more and more blue. ‘The first step is to shake him a bit and rub him gently to see if that gets him going. Then they tilted his head back. Dominic¿s worst apnoea occurred during one of the parents¿ visits to the hospital. Mr Willis (right) said: ¿He was in Rachel¿s arms when he stopped breathing. I don¿t know how they managed to pull him through but they did.¿ It was 13 weeks before the couple were allowed to take Dominic home . ‘After that they tried that they had to put him on oxygen. It goes through a mask over his face. ‘We . had to stand and watch as they worked on our baby. They were trying . everything. I was thinking my baby boy was leaving us right then. ‘I don’t know how they managed to pull him through but they did.’ It was 13 weeks before the couple were allowed to take Dominic home. They are now fundraising for a new incubator for the hospital that cared for Dominic. To donate go to www.justgiving.com/Roy-Willis or text DOM50 followed by the amount in pounds to 70070. Dominic's parents are now fundraising for a new incubator for the hospital that cared for Dominic .
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| Nine-month-old Dominic Willis was born 14 weeks prematurely and developed a condition called apnoea of prematurity . It occurs when the central nervous system is not yet mature enough to breathe non-stop and can, in the most serious cases, kill a baby . Doctors had to resuscitate Dominic up to six times a day as a newborn . But doctors have confirmed he grown out of the condition and should develop normally . | train |
308649 | Article: BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates flew into Iraq on Monday to oversee a change of command of American forces. Robert Gates is greeted Monday at Baghdad International Airport by Army Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin. Gen. Ray Odierno will take over command Tuesday from Gen. David Petraeus, whose 20-month term in Iraq saw a significant decline in violence with the deployment of additional U.S. troops. U.S. forces are in "mission transition," Gates said Monday, with some troops going home and others backing up Iraqis. "There is no question we will still be engaged, but the areas in which we are seriously engaged will continue to narrow," Gates said during his flight to Iraq. "The challenge for Odierno is how do we work with the Iraqis to preserve the gains we've already achieved and expand on them even as the number of U.S. forces are shrinking." Odierno is expected to set the stage for an eventual U.S. withdrawal. Petraeus will become the new chief of U.S. Central Command, in charge of American forces in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Gates, who is making his eighth trip to Iraq, said Petraeus played a "historic role" during his tenure. "I think he would be the first to acknowledge that he has had a brilliant strategy," he said. "But it has been the brigade commanders and company commanders and the soldiers and Marines and others on the ground who have actually made it work. "We have lost a lot of lives, but it's really been an extraordinary effort of translations of a great strategy into a great success in a very difficult circumstance." At a dinner on the eve of the change-of-command ceremony, Gates presented Petraeus with the Defense Superior Service Medal. He also gave Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award -- the highest award given by the secretary of Defense to those not in uniform. "I have never seen a working relationship like this," Gates told the two men. "To find leaders to do what many considered impossible, you two are such men." Odierno will receive his fourth star on Tuesday in a separate ceremony ahead of the change-of-command ceremony. The defense secretary on Monday also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and told the Iraqi leader that he has seen a notable improvement in security since his first visit to the country nearly two years ago, according to a statement released by the prime minister's office. Gates said the cooperation between Iraqi security forces and coalition forces was responsible for the improvement in security, according to the statement, and al-Maliki praised the successes of the Iraqi armed forces. The prime minister said the gains have brought about a greater sense of normalcy in the country, allowing many internally displaced Iraqis to return to their homes. They also have spurred the economy, he said. The situation in Iraq is far different from that in past years, the prime minister noted. As Gates arrived in Iraq, three bombings -- two in Baghdad and one in Diyala province's Balad Ruz -- provided a rude counterpoint to that message. Two car bombs went off in central Baghdad. The blasts killed 12 people and wounded 36 in the commercial area of the Karrada district, an Interior Ministry official said. The U.S. blamed al Qaeda in Iraq, but gave a lower death toll, saying two "possible" car bombs killed six people and wounded 27. In Balad Ruz, a female suicide bomber detonated explosives at the house of a former U.S. detainee, killing at least 22 people and wounding 33, according to a Diyala security official. The U.S. military also blamed al Qaeda in Iraq for a car bombing Friday in Dujail, north of Baghdad. The Interior Ministry said at least 30 people were killed and 45 wounded; the U.S. said 31 were killed and 40 were wounded. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh and Mohammed Jamjoom contributed to this report.
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| Defense Secretary Robert Gates says U.S. troops in midst of "mission transition" Gen. Ray Odierno taking over command in Iraq from Gen. David Petraeus . Odierno expected to set stage for eventual U.S. withdrawal . | train |
302463 | Article: Hernandez Garcia has been living in the U.S. illegally since 1999, when he traveled from Chihuahua with his wife and infant daughter on tourist visas . A father-of-two has been living in a Denver church basement for the past six months as he battles to avoid deportation to his native Mexico. Arturo Hernandez Garcia, 42, left his wife and two children and moved into the basement of the First Unitarian Society of Denver in October after officials decided to deport him. The church was able to provide sanctuary because U.S. immigration enforcement officials have a policy of not pursuing 'enforcement actions' in churches and schools. Hernandez Garcia has been living in the U.S. illegally since 1999, when he traveled from Chihuahua with his wife and infant daughter on tourist visas, and they stayed. He settled in Denver where he and his brother co-own a tile-laying business with six employees. In that time his wife also give birth to another daughter and his girls are now 9 and 15. But a disagreement on a construction site in 2010 lead to assault changes being brought against him, reports Newsweek. Hernandez Garcia was eventually acquitted of the charges, but they resulted in him showing up on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's radar and since then he has been fighting deportation proceedings. After yet another unsuccessful appeal to immigration authorities in August, ICE decided to deport him on October 21, 2014, the same day he took sanctuary in the First Unitarian Society of Denver's church. Arturo Hernandez Garcia, 42, left his wife and two children and moved into the sanctuary of the First Unitarian Society of Denver in October 2014 after officials decided to deport him . Before his fight with ICE, he and his wife had applied for legal permanent resident visas in 2005 through his father-in-law, who is a U.S. citizen, but because of a backlog it could be 2025 before they receive a decision. Though confined to the church, Hernandez Garcia says he keeps busy. He has painted the walls in the church offices. His family, friends and supporters frequently visit, he says. And when alone, he has a television and radio to keep him company. With help from the American Friends Service Committee and legal counsel, Garcia is also trying to get his case re-opened. 'I don't have a criminal record, I have more than ten years [in the United States], I have kids,' said Garcia. 'I think I have a good case. But the courts say no.' As of May, Garcia could ; under DAP, all parents of legal citizen children born on or before November 20, 2014 are eligible. Since October Hernandez Garcia has been living in the First Unitarian Church where he has painted the walls and watched TV to keep him company . Hernandez Garcia hopes his ordeal will help spotlight the legal challenges immigrants continue to face across the country . But getting approved will take months, and Garcia is worried that he could be removed from his family and deported in the meantime. On December 2, Garcia's wife, Ana, as well as their two daughters, traveled to Washington, D.C. to try to halt his deportation. While there, they met with two officials from the Department of Homeland Security and members of the Colorado Congressional delegation. Representatives Diana DeGette, Jared Polis and Ed Perlmutter all signed on to a request for 'stay of removal' for Garcia, and the day after the family returned to Denver, Garcia's attorney sent in the paperwork to re-open his case. He has yet to hear back. Hernandez Garcia says he will claim sanctuary until he knows he will not be deported, he says. He hopes his ordeal will help spotlight the legal challenges immigrants continue to face across the country. On December 2, Garcia's wife, Ana, as well as their two daughters, traveled to Washington, D.C. to try to halt his deportation .
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| Arturo Hernandez Garcia, 42, left his wife and two children and moved into the sanctuary of the First Unitarian Society of Denver in October . Has been living in the U.S. illegally since 1999, when he traveled from Chihuahua with his wife and infant daughter on tourist visas . Wants to apply to stay thanks to Obama's Deferred Action for Parents announced in November . With help from the American Friends Service Committee and legal counsel, Garcia is trying to get his case re-opened . | train |
186288 | Article: By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 18:16 EST, 18 March 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 05:43 EST, 20 March 2012 . Mitt Romney scored an overwhelming win in Puerto Rico's Republican presidential primary on Sunday. He trounced chief rival Rick Santorum on the Caribbean island even as the two rivals looked ahead to more competitive contests this week in Illinois and Louisiana. Romney's wife, Ann, urged Republicans to unite behind her husband. 'It's time to come together,' she said at a rally in suburban Chicago. 'It's time to get behind one candidate and get the job done so we can move on to the next challenge, bringing us one step closer to defeating Barack Obama.' Keep smiling: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was given a drawing of himself on the campaign trail in Illinois. He beat rival Rick Santorum in the Puerto Rico primary . Victory: Mitt and Ann Romney both spoke after his win in the Puerto Rico primary on Sunday night . Late on Sunday night, with 61 per cent of the Puerto Rican votes counted, Romney had 83 per cent of them. He won all 20 delegates to the . national convention at stake because he prevailed with more than 50 . percent of the vote. That padded his comfortable lead over Santorum in . the race to amass the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the nomination. Romney announced the Puerto Rico win . at the Illinois rally and told the crowd, 'I intend to become our . nominee and I intend to get Latino voters to vote for a Republican and . take back the White House.' The Santorum campaign accused Romney . of pandering. 'Mitt Romney says he supports English as the official . language of America while on the mainland, but then says Puerto Ricans . don't have to learn English while he's on Puerto Rico,' Santorum . communications director Hogan Gidley said in a press release. OK by me in America: Today, Santorum slipped and called Puerto Rico a Spanish-speaking country . Behind: Rick Santorum's controversial remarks about English and Spanish damaged his chances in Puerto Rico . As the day began, Santorum claimed he was in contest for the long haul because Romney is a weak front-runner. 'This is a primary process where . somebody had a huge advantage, huge money advantage, huge advantage of . establishment support and he hasn't been able to close the deal and even . come close to closing the deal,' Santorum said. 'That tells you that . there's a real flaw there.' Yet Santorum sidestepped when asked if . he would fight Romney on the convention floor if he failed before . August to stop the former Massachusetts governor from getting the . required number of delegates. Romney, in turn, expressed confidence that he'd prevail. 'I can't tell you exactly how the process is going to work,' Romney said. 'But I bet I'm going to become the nominee.' Both campaigned in Puerto Rico last . week - in a campaign focused on statehood for the U.S. territory - but . Romney cut short his trip so he could head to Illinois and Santorum . spent Sunday in Louisiana. Illinois, a more moderate Midwestern . state, votes on Tuesday and is seen as more friendly territory for . Romney, while Santorum is the favorite in the more conservative Southern . state of Louisiana, which votes on Saturday. X marks the spot: Puerto Rico's Governor Luis Fortuno shows his ballot to the press after marking it with an 'X' under the photo of Mitt Romney during the Republican presidential primary election . After the Puerto Rico victory, Romney . had 521 delegates in his camp and Santorum had 253, according to The . Associated Press's tally. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trailed . with 136 delegates and Texas Rep. Ron Paul had 50. Enrique Melendez, the Republican . representative on the Puerto Rican State Electoral Commission, told the . AP that Romney 'won the Puerto Rican primary by a huge margin and we are . granting him the 20 delegates.' At this rate, Romney is on pace to . capture the nomination in June unless Santorum or Gingrich is able to . win decisively in the coming contests. Both have said they would stay in the . race and perhaps force the nomination to a fight at the GOP's convention . in Tampa if Romney doesn't amass enough delegates to arrive with a . mandate. That would turn the convention into an intra-party brawl for . the first time since 1976. Even as Santorum declined to commit to . forcing a brokered convention, his advisers were working behind the . scenes on a plan to persuade convention delegates to switch candidates . if the former Pennsylvania senator fails to derail Romney before that. Inevitable? Mitt Romney is seeking to cast his candidacy as unstoppable in an effort to end the race quickly . Romney's aides call this a fantasy scenario even as they try to prevent delegates from defecting. Half of the states have yet to weigh . in on a race with seemingly no end in sight anytime soon. That's . prompted fresh speculation within the GOP over whether a contested . convention is likely. Republican National Chairman Reince Priebus insisted that party will have a nominee sooner rather than later. 'We're only at halftime,' Priebus . said. 'I think that this process is going to play itself out. We will . have a nominee, I think, fairly soon - one, two months away.' In Puerto Rico, the race was focused . on the issue of statehood, and Melendez said, 'This proves Governor . Romney's electability and his ability to reach out to Hispanics and . minorities.' Whether that's true or not, Romney . told Puerto Ricans he would support statehood while Santorum said . English would have to be the official language of the island if it were . to join the United States - a statement that roiled residents. 'In Puerto Rico, we get along fine . with both languages,' said Francisco Rodriguez, a 76-year-old architect . who supported Romney and hopes Puerto Rico becomes the nation's 51st . state. Support: One of the reality TV Duggar clan hands out campaign signs at a Santorum rally . Even as Puerto Rico voted, Romney and Santorum traded barbs from afar. 'Senator Santorum has the same . economic lightweight background the president has,' Romney told a crowd . in Moline, Illinois. He went a step further in Rockford, saying, 'We're . not going to replace an economic lightweight with another economic . lightweight.' That drew a Santorum retort: 'If Mitt Romney's an economic heavyweight, we're in trouble.' Aside from a pair of TV interviews, . Santorum spent the day visiting a pair of churches in Louisiana, sharing . how his faith has shaped his political career and his opposition to . abortion rights and gay marriage. He didn't mention Romney or any of his . other Republican opponents during talks at both churches. He made clear he didn't plan to exit . the race anytime soon, saying in Bossier City, Louisiana, 'One of the . great blessings I've had in every political campaign is people . underestimate me, people underestimate what God can do.' But he was curt when asked about his . odds in Illinois. 'Keep working,' Santorum said after services there. 'That's all we can do.'
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| Romney won all 20 delegates from the U.S. territory . Republican candidates were not on the island but campaigning in Illinois . | train |
129559 | Article: (CNN) -- Details were just beginning to emerge Thursday on plans for memorial services and other tributes to Steve Jobs, the iconic Apple co-founder who died Wednesday. But if plans for official observances were still forming, people across the world touched by his vision, and the products that resulted, were already clamoring for ways to celebrate and memorialize his legacy. A statement from Jobs' family late Wednesday said a website is going to be created "for those who wish to offer tributes and memories." While saying "we know many of you will mourn with us," the statement did not mention any plans for a public memorial service. Early Thursday, that website did not appear to be live yet. A spokeswoman for the family did not immediately respond to a request for details. In its statement announcing the CEO's death, Apple provided an email address -- rememberingsteve@apple.com -- for people wishing to "share your thoughts, memories, and condolences." Apple has said the company does not know when, or if, there will be a public memorial. But at Apple's headquarters, Apple stores worldwide and on the Internet, unofficial tributes had already begun. On Apple's campus in Cupertino, California, flags were at half-staff and an impromptu memorial had cropped up by late Wednesday. Apple employees and others showed up to leave flowers, light candles and provide other tributes. Apple retail stores everywhere became gathering places for the Apple faithful who looked at Jobs as much more than a CEO. At an Apple store in Tokyo, iPads and iPhones showing flickering images of candles had been propped beside flowers and other more traditional items. Online, a pre-existing group of Apple fans had already declared October 14, the day the iPhone 4S will be released, "Steve Jobs Day" as a tribute to his legacy. "We admire his work. We've embraced his vision. And we love what he's brought to the world," reads the group's website. "Let's take a day to honor the man himself and say thank you." The site encourages people to dress in Jobs' iconic jeans and black mock turtleneck on that day, and use Facebook and Twitter to share thoughts about him. "We planned this the day he retired and announced it in September," the group wrote on a Facebook page where people can RSVP to "attend" the day. "It was intended to be a celebration of his life. Not a memorial." On Thursday morning, more than 7,000 people had said they would participate. Tech-focused publications, including BoingBoing and Wired, also turned their website homepages into tributes to Jobs. BoingBoing's site was reskinned to look like an older Mac computer interface. Wired made most of its page black in reverence for the passing of a tech titan.
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| Early Thursday, details on tributes to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs were still scarce . Jobs' family says a website will be created to let people offer tributes to him . Apple's campus and Apple stores worldwide became memorials by late Wednesday . A group names Oct. 14, when the iPhone 4S is released, as Steve Jobs Day . | train |
125446 | Article: (CNN) -- A Tudor warship sunk off the English coast more than 400 years ago will go on display in a new museum Friday, along with thousands of artifacts recovered with the wreck. The Mary Rose, which is still undergoing conservation work, is the only 16th century warship on display in the world, according to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The 500-year-old vessel was the flagship of King Henry VIII and sank in his view off the south coast near Portsmouth on July 19, 1545, while leading an attack against a French invasion fleet. It remained there until it was raised from the seabed in 1982 to great fanfare. Over the decades since, the wooden hull has been sprayed continuously, first with fresh water to remove salt and then with a wax solution, to prevent the timbers drying out and shrinking. That spray was turned off last month to allow the next phase of conservation to be carried out, the dockyard said. While the ship is on display, it will be dried out in a specially constructed airtight glass chamber. More than 100 tons of water will be extracted from the hull over the next four to five years, conservationists say. Once that process is complete, the walls will be removed to give visitors an unimpeded view of the ship. The new Mary Rose Museum, built at the Portsmouth dockyard at a cost of £27 million ($40.7 million), also houses many of the 19,000 artifacts raised with the ship. Items on display include the skeleton of the ship's dog, wooden bowls, leather shoes, musical instruments and combs complete with 500-year-old head lice, as well as weapons such as longbows and metal cannon. Many of the ship's crew died when she went down. The raising of the ship and its preservation were landmarks in marine archeology, the dockyard says.
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| The Mary Rose, flagship of Henry VIII, was raised from the seabed in 1982 . Visitors will now be able to see the ship and thousands of objects found with her . The warship sank in 1545 while leading an attack on a French invasion fleet . The 500-year-old wreck is still undergoing conservation work . | train |
244938 | Article: (Mashable) -- Facebook on Thursday introduced a program that, in effect, offers consumers a financial incentive to watch ads on the site. Facebook will now reward users who watch certain ads on the site with Facebook Credits, which can be redeemed to purchase goods on Facebook Deals, the company's new Groupon-like daily deals service. The incentive, however, is not huge. Initially at least, the average ad will yield one credit, which is the equivalent of 10 cents. The ads will mostly be in games. CrowdStar, Digital Chocolate and Zynga are among the participating game publishers. Facebook is working with Sharethrough, SocialVibe, Epic Media and SupersonicAds to serve ads on the program as well as TrialPay, which will provide analytics. Dan Greenberg, CEO of Sharethrough, says that Facebook's move represents "a step away from interruptive advertising." Greenberg, whose clients include Microsoft and Nestle, says his network won't deliver traditional advertising, but rather branded entertainment, which consumers will want to not only watch, but share with their friends. Incentivizing consumers to watch ads is one solution for Facebook's low banner click-through rates. The move comes after Facebook expanded its Credits program last week to let consumers use the Credits to buy real-world goods advertised in Deals. Previously, the credits, which were awarded for consumers who signed up for various programs (like magazine subscriptions) or bought outright could only buy virtual goods. See the original article at Mashable.com. © 2013 MASHABLE.com. All rights reserved.
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| Users who watch certain ads on the site are rewarded with Facebook Credits . The average ad will yield one credit, which is the equivalent of 10 cents . The ads will mostly be in games . | train |
30277 | Article: MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- For five years, the horrible memory has lingered in the minds of Madrid's commuters, quietly riding their trains into the heart of the city. The pain is easing, but it's a nagging ache just the same. The rush-hour train bombings killed 191 people and wounded 1,800 others. It was March 11, 2004, during morning rush hour, that terrorists armed with powerful bombs boarded these same commuter train lines, unleashing an onslaught that killed 191 people and wounded 1,800 others. The attacks are the deadliest in Europe since the rise of al Qaeda. More than a year later on July 7, 2005, terrorists would stage bombings on the London transit system that killed 52 people and wounded hundreds more. The explosives were left on the Spanish trains in sports bags and backpacks -- sometimes placed under seats -- court documents say. The terrorists got off at various stations down the line, before cell-phone timers detonated 10 bombs in quick succession on four trains at three stations. Police dismantled another bomb that didn't explode. It provided vital clues that led to arrests. Eighteen people, mostly Islamic militants, have been convicted in the attacks. Watch more on the anniversary . Juan Carlos Garcia, an engineer who took the train later that same day, said he knows a couple whose daughter died in the attacks. "It was very tough, especially knowing it could have been you," Garcia said. "Now, you remember it, but not the same as when it just happened." Beata Sadecka, a regular commuter, says she rides cautiously. "Every day, when I get on the train, I always ride in the last car," Sadecka said. "I don't know why, for safety," she added, not quite sure of her motives. On one train, the first explosion was in a rear car and, as people ran forward to get away, they were hit by explosions in the middle cars, investigators have said. "People remember the March 11th attacks," said Vicente Jimenez, a deputy editor with El Pais newspaper, "and while conscious that the threat continues, you have to continue with your life." Memorial observations were scheduled throughout the day, including five minutes of silence for the victims. King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero were not taking part in the public events. A victims group called their non-participation a slight. But on this fifth anniversary, most commuters are just going about their business, with that nagging ache still lingering.
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| Spain commemorates fifth anniversary of Madrid train bombings . March 11, 2004, attacks killed 191 people and wounded 1,800 . Explosives were left on the Spanish trains in sports bags and backpacks . | train |
311127 | Article: By . Annabel Fenwick Elliott . Flatforms, which lack the discomfort of high heels or steep wedges, may be summer’s newest footwear trend – but they might also be the most dangerous. Though the retro-looking lovechild of a flat shoe and a platform may feel comfortable, their inflexible elevated form makes walking on uneven surfaces a serious occupational hazard. Vogue writer Liana Satenstein recently revealed that she tore a ligament after one of the many falls she has suffered while wearing flatforms, and in Japan, where they have been popular for many years now, flatform-related accidents are widespread. Watch your step: Flatforms, the popular love child of a flat shoe and a platform, may look pretty sturdy, but their inflexible structure makes them tricky and dangerous to walk in, particularly on uneven surfaces . Yamuna Zake - a yoga instructor who specializes in 'foot fitness' and teaches classes on how to walk elegantly in high heels - suggests that better attention to weight distribution can help wearers master the art of the tricky flatform. 'Distribute your weight from your big toes to little toes so you are never keeping all your weight bearing into one point in your foot,' Ms Zake told Vogue. 'If you keep your weight in your heels, it is easier to keep the ankles from collapsing inward. This keeps the ankles strong and feminine while also preventing swelling.' Flatform fanatics: The clunky, retro-looking shoes have been popular with young starlets of late, frequently sported by Miley Cyrus (left) and Suki Waterhouse (right), who has even designed her own line of them . In vogue: Kate Bosworth wore shiny patent flatforms to this year's Coachella festival (left), while Willow Smith opted for silver lace-ups at last year's BET show (right) Not messing around: Shoe brand Y.R.U. have gone the whole hog with one of their recent designs, the 'Everest Platform,' which retails for $79 (pictured) Origins: Flatforms are a later version of the iconic platform sneakers often worn by The Spice Girls, pictured in 1990 . The flatform concept was first popularized in the 90s - most notably by The Spice Girls, who wore sky-high lace-up versions - although they didn't gain their new high-fashion hybrid name until they came back around in style three years ago. They made another revival on this year's spring 2014 runways, with Tommy Hilfiger and Alice + Olivia among the designers to send them down the catwalk, and they have been spotted on the famous feet of Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and Willow Smith, to name a few. Suki Waterhouse - British model and current squeeze of Bradley Cooper - has even designed her own range of them for UK brand Superga. Fans of the esteemed flatform, however, would be prudent to watch their step, in order to avoid falling victim - literally - to this current fashion fad.
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| The flat shoe-platform hybrid is currently popular with stars including Miley Cyrus and Suki Waterhouse . | train |
159029 | Article: (CNN) -- Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time. LaRose, who authorities say called herself "Jihad Jane," was depressed about the death of her father, the report from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, Police Officer Michael Devlin said. LaRose told Devlin she swallowed as many as 10 pills of cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. The pills were mixed with alcohol. "Colleen was highly intoxicated and having difficulty maintaining her balance," Devlin wrote. I "questioned LaRose about harming herself, at which point she stated she does not want to die." Devlin was dispatched to check on LaRose in response to a 911 call made by LaRose's sister in Texas, who was worried LaRose might try to kill herself. LaRose was arrested on the terrorism charges in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 15, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office said Tuesday. She is being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, according to the U.S. attorney's office. She will be arraigned at 10:30 a.m. March 18 in Philadelphia, the Justice Department said. Among other things, LaRose has also been charged with making false statements to a government official and attempted identity theft. If convicted, she faces a possible life prison sentence and a $1 million fine. Last year, LaRose agreed to kill a resident of Sweden, an indictment says, and a U.S. government official familiar with the case identified the target as Lars Vilks, a cartoonist who outraged some with a drawing of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed. LaRose worked with at least five co-conspirators, the indictment says. Authorities did not identify them, but police in Ireland took into custody seven people in arrests Tuesday that the U.S. official said were directly related to the plot involving LaRose. Read the indictment (PDF) Authorities in Ireland said the seven people they arrested also were plotting to commit a murder abroad. Irish media reports, citing unnamed police sources, identified their target as Vilks. A person from Pennsburg who knew LaRose said she "didn't have the smarts or brains" to pull off the alleged plot. "Not without someone telling her what to do, maybe even brainwashing her," said the person, who asked not to be identified for privacy reasons. It appears that LaRose was not well known in her neighborhood in Pennsburg, which is about an hour north of Philadelphia. One neighbor reacted to the news by saying, "It scares the hell out of me." Meanwhile, LaRose's former boyfriend, Kurt Gorman, told CNN on Wednesday that the circumstances surrounding her arrest are "just crazy ... really crazy." Gorman said that when he lived with LaRose, she spent most of her time at home and frequently used a personal computer. "I think she just used it to play games mostly," he said. "I really didn't pay much attention." The alleged terrorist conspiracy began in June 2008, when LaRose posted a comment on YouTube under the username JihadJane saying she was "desperate to do something somehow to help" Muslims, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday. From December 2008 to October 2009, LaRose engaged in electronic communication with five alleged co-conspirators about their shared desires to wage jihad and become martyrs, according to the indictment. LaRose and the alleged co-conspirators, according to a Justice Department statement, used the Internet to develop plans that "included martyring themselves, soliciting funds for terrorists, soliciting passports and avoiding travel restrictions (through the collection of passports and through marriage) in order to wage violent jihad." According to the U.S. government official familiar with the case, LaRose raised money for the cause and recruited people to join it. The official also said she was in contact with committed jihadists in South Asia, Western Europe and Eastern Europe. The official declined to link her to any specific terrorist organizations. 'Jihad Jane,' American who lived on Main Street . The indictment says that at one point, LaRose stole a U.S. passport to "facilitate an act of international terrorism." Gorman told CNN that after LaRose left him suddenly last August, he realized his passport was missing. He said he reported the lost document to the State Department. Several months later, he said, the FBI came to see him, and he told them what he knew about her. In November, he said, he testified in Philadelphia before a grand jury. The FBI told him she was already in custody then, Gorman said. "I really don't know much," he said. LaRose had received "a direct order to kill a citizen and resident of Sweden, and to do so in a way that would frighten 'the whole Kufar [nonbeliever] world,' " according to the indictment. LaRose agreed to carry out the murder, according to the Justice Department statement. "I will make this my goal till I achieve it or die trying," LaRose said via electronic communication, according to the indictment. In 2007, Vilks drew a cartoon of Mohammed with the body of a dog, prompting the al Qaeda terrorist network to offer $100,000 to anyone who killed him, plus an extra $50,000 if the killer slits his throat. Watch a profile of Vilks from 2007 . Irish police did not confirm that Vilks was the target, but responded to a CNN question about Vilks by saying the arrests were "part of an investigation into a conspiracy to commit a serious offense, namely, conspiracy to murder an individual in another jurisdiction." Irish police arrested four men and three women in Waterford and Cork, authorities said. They range in age from the mid-20s to late 40s. Ireland's national broadcaster, RTE, said the suspects are originally from Morocco and Yemen but are all living legally as refugees in Ireland. Irish police worked with counterparts in the United States and "a number of European countries," they said. LaRose, along with the co-conspirators, believed that "her appearance and American citizenship would help her blend in while carrying out her plans, calling it a possible "way to achieve what is in my heart," according to the indictment. The indictment alleges that LaRose even agreed to marry one of the co-conspirators to obtain residency status in a European country. LaRose traveled to Europe in August 2009 and "tracked the intended target online in an effort to complete her task," the Justice Department statement said. According to the indictment, LaRose told the co-conspirator who allegedly ordered the murder that she considers it an "honour & a great pleasure to die or kill for" the co-conspirator, and she pledged that "only death will stop me here that I am so close to the target." The killing did not occur, and LaRose was arrested about two weeks after the electronic message was sent. Mark Wilson, a federal public defender representing LaRose, declined to comment on the case Tuesday. The Justice Department said LaRose was born in 1963 and lives outside of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. Police records show she was arrested twice in 1997: once for driving while intoxicated and once for passing a bad check in the San Antonio, Texas, area. She moved from Texas to Pennsylvania in 2004. CNN's Susan Candiotti, Carol Cratty and Jeanne Meserve contributed to this report.
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| Colleen LaRose, accused of conspiracy, was depressed about father's death, police say . Last year, LaRose agreed to kill a resident of Sweden, indictment says . She went to Europe in 2009 "in an effort to complete her task," Justice Department says . LaRose's former boyfriend says circumstances surrounding her arrest are "really crazy" | train |
240540 | Article: SAN FRANCISCO, California (CNN) -- A 100-inch, high definition screen projects an intense college basketball game. Massage therapists rub the nervous tensions of men and women away. Scissors skillfully cut men's hair. Two chandeliers adorn the main room, complimented by brick walls and a glass bar that doubles as a retail counter. Sean Heywood, right, and Kumi Walker own MR., a barbershop and wine bar in San Francisco, California. This is not your typical barbershop. And that has always been the vision of owners Kumi Walker and Sean Heywood. "We are literally trying to create a new version of the country club golf experience. But we're replacing golf with haircuts, and we're putting it in urban environments," says Heywood. MR. (for mister) is their first business venture. It's an upscale barbershop, wine bar and lounge in the financial district of San Francisco where memberships cost $65 to $250 a month. In addition to the basic services, those who become members benefit from exclusive services like golf putting clinics and human resource workshops. "We're trying to thrive, not just survive," Heywood said. MR. takes the cultural aspect of the black barbershop experience and modernizes it, making it a place where businesspeople of all races can network. "We looked at our social lives, and we had black friends, Asian friends, Latino friends, white friends. We would do a lot of things socially together, but when it came to getting our hair cut, we would all split up," Walker says. Watch Walker talk about the difficulty of starting and running a business » . The two entrepreneurs are bridging a cultural divide, and also giving back to the community. They offer free lifetime memberships to MR. to those in good standing with a re-entry program called Back on Track. Among other things, Back on Track offers first-time, low-level criminal offenders GED preparation, tutoring, money-management instruction and job training and placement. And that's where MR. steps in. The membership provides them with one free haircut, trim, and shoeshine monthly. "We'll take care of their grooming so that they don't have to. And they're ready for all the different jobs that they pursue going forward," Walker says. Giving back is paramount for the entrepreneurs. And the story of one black business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, inspires them. It was known as Black Wall Street, and it was destroyed in a race riot and fire 88 years ago. "All of the businesses that we wanted to create, we wanted to encompass the culture of, if that community still existed today, what it would look like," says Walker, who says he read about the riot six years ago. Imagine a credit union, a barbershop, a library, and men in freshly pressed suits with top hats sauntering on sidewalks. The melodic sounds of jazz flow into the streets from several nightclubs. A thriving community of black-owned businesses serve their clientele across a 42-block area. That was the community that existed in the segregated neighborhood of Greenwood from 1830 to 1921. But on the evening of May 31, 1921, white mobs entered Greenwood with torches and guns. Black residents gathered to protect a young man accused of assaulting a white woman. When the smoke from fires cleared on June 1, more than 1,000 homes, businesses and other institutions were burned or destroyed, according to the report of the Oklahoma Commission to Study the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. "People came and said, 'Run, they are shooting people,' " says Wess Young, who was 4 then. "We evacuated. They were destroying everything." The death toll has been debated for years, because many victims were dumped in mass graves. An American Red Cross estimate puts the total at 300, much higher than the 36 reported by local officials. The riot devastated the social underpinnings of the Greenwood community and leveled a black economic force. Greenwood was rebuilt, but it never recovered. "It was a really tragic end to thriving businesses. I think we'd be a lot further ahead had that area been able to continue to thrive," says Walker. Wess Young and his family rebuilt their lives in Tulsa. When asked what he thought America would be like if the Tulsa race riot had not happened, he answers without hesitation, "We would have had a black president before now. ... He has done a good job, but we [blacks are] still in a box." His advice to people is to let go of the past once they've learned from it. "Hate will destroy your whole universe -- got to learn how to forgive, but never forget," Young says. Walker says these stories of black struggle and survival motivate him. "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors," he says. "I just want to be as successful as possible so I can turn around and be mentors and sponsors to other people who come after me."
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| Entrepreneur read about famed Black Wall Street that was destroyed in 1921 . He and partner created modern barbershop to honor memory of district . Black Wall Street burned to ground during massive race riot in Tulsa, Oklahoma . Tulsa race riot survivor: "Learn how to forgive, but never forget" | train |
264490 | Article: Indian abortion Doctors are feeding female foetuses to dogs to cover up rampant infanticide by parents who prefer boys, it has been revealed. The sickening practice was exposed in the town of Beed, in Maharashtra - the state with the worst child sex ratio in the country. So-called gender genocide was blamed for last year's appalling census figures, which showed that just 801 girls were being born for every 1,000 boys. Beauty with a dark secret: A stunning temple in the town of Beed, where doctors keep dogs to avoid disposing of foetuses they have aborted because the child is a girl - a practice that has long been illegal . By keeping dogs, doctors can get rid of bodies without having to dispose of them through official channels. It means that the true extent of illegal sex-selection abortion in the town - and elsewhere in India - is being hidden . The shocking revelation was made by Varsha Deshpande of Lek Ladki Abhiyan, a charity working against the practice. She claimed her organisation had conducted a sting operation Dr Sudam Munde in 2010, in which he openly talked about how he was aborting female foetuses and feeding them to his five dogs. Killer decision: Although sex-selective abortion and ultrasound scans (like above) that are soley carried out to determine a baby's gender are illegal in India, the practice continues in some clinics . It was then that the police had arrested him, but he was released soon and continued with his activities. 'A person even saw a foetus being fed to the animals,' Deshpande said. Admission: Health minister Suresh Shetty revealed he's heard of Beed doctors feeding foetuses to dogs . Suresh Shetty, the public health minister for Maharashtra - India - second most populous state - also admitted he had heard of foetuses thrown to the dogs in Beed. Deshpande added: 'This is known to everyone in Beed, but the police are not taking action as Munde influential.' Last Friday, Vijaymala Patekar, 28,, was admitted to Dr Munde's abortion clinic in Beed when she was six months pregnant. She had four daughters and did not want another. But while her pregnancy was being terminated, she died. The police have arrested Munde and his wife, but Deshpande said the couple were held earlier too for the same offence and will go scot-free again because of their money power and influence. 'We don't want this case to be tried in Beed or Marathwada. Let the case be tried somewhere outside as they wield too much influence for the trial to be fair,' she said. Health minister Shetty said: 'I have heard of the practice but have no evidence.' He added that since the local police seemed to be under a lot of 'pressure', he had decided to ask the crime branch to investigate the latest case. Substantiating Deshpande's account of the kind of clout enjoyed by Munde, Shetty said: 'Our civil surgeon who had gone to investigate Munde's hospital was locked up in a room by some goons. Location: The town of Beed , in Maharashtra - the state with the worst sex ratio in India . 'They even abused her and asked her to go away.' The minister said the surgeon while trying to take action against such doctors had been facing threats for more than a year. 'We have asked the home department to provide security for our staff,' he said.
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| Sickening practice exposed in Bede, Maharashtra - Indian state with worst child sex ratio of 801 girls for every 1,000 boys being born . Feeding foetuses to dogs means bodies to not have to be disposed of by official means and hides the true scale of illegal sex-selective abortion . | train |
258041 | Article: Blake Kerwin, 17, of Wigan, is believed to be the first transgender Justin Bieber lookalike . Packs of screaming girls and young fans asking for pictures are now an everyday occurrence for Blake Kerwin. The 17-year-old is a Justin Bieber look-a-like and these moments do more than just provide the college student with a taste of what life is like for his idol. For Blake the recognition provides him with hope and a lightness that has been missing from his life - for the teenager was actually born a girl named Rebecca. His decision to switch gender and live his life as a boy has seen him on and off the police protection list for five years due to a campaign of abuse that has seen him beaten unconscious and his house pelted with rocks, snowballs and metal poles. He has even attempted to kill himself in a bid to escape his tormentors. But Blake said yesterday he finds comfort in impersonating Bieber, 20, and that the Canadian pop star’s music has given him the confidence to be himself. It is believed Blake is Britain’s first transgender Bieber look-a-like. A person is transgender if they believe the body they were born with does not match how they feel as an individual. Blake said he has known he was a boy from a very young age and has now decided to undergo surgery and hormone treatment to change his body from that of a girl to that of a boy. He said: ‘I was born a boy but my body reflects differently because I’ve not had the op yet. I knew at quite a young age because I was always copying my brother and doing what he was doing and I just didn’t feel right.’ His mother Sharon, 52, also noticed early on that something didn’t seem right. She said: ‘I knew there was something because I would try and dress him up, not thinking and doing his hair with girly things. He would say I don’t like this and I would tell him it looks good and he would go along with it but he was never really happy. I knew there was something but I could never put my finger on it. Even then he would come home and take the girl clothes off and put on football, Manchester United, stuff.’ After coming across Bieber on YouTube when he was 12, Blake, who lives with Sharon and his older brother Bradley in Wigan, said he felt an immediate connection with the singer and his lyrics. He picked out the song Believe as summing up how Bieber inspires him, highlighting the words ‘It didn’t matter how many times I got knocked on the floor’ because: ‘I’ve had physical abuse and hate but Justin’s words bring me back up again’. Scroll down for video . When Blake cut his hair short into the singer’s style, his mother, Sharon, pointed out the physical resemblance between the pair and he began considering the idea of working as a lookalike. He has since worked hard perfecting the likeness, closely studying music videos and interviews to memorise Bieber’s mannerisms and spending hundreds of pounds on clothing, sometimes spending days trawling the internet to find versions of the singer’s outfits at affordable prices. However, the work has paid off and he is often mistaken for the real Bieber. He said: ‘I’ve had my shades on and my hat backwards and I went into Blackpool and a small girl came up and her mum asked if she could have her picture taken with me because she thought I really was Justin Bieber. And, when I went to Birmingham, these girls on the escalators were going crazy because they thought I was him.’ Blake has spent hours impersonating the star to copy his mannerisms and said he now gets mistaken for him . He was born Rebecca but realised he was transgender and changed his name by deed poll at the age of 16 . However, these highlights are far from the usual reaction and Blake has endured years’ of abuse from people who won’t accept him. Sharon has been forced to ring the police ‘hundreds of times’ because of different incidents. He has been forced to change school twice because of bullying and was once beaten unconscious by a girl who thought Blake was attracted to her. While he was left in need of medical attention she was only suspended for one day. On other occasions his house has been pelted with rocks, snowballs and even a metal pole that cracked the front window while Blake was sitting just inside. And while both Sharon, who is a full time carer to her mother who is recovering from breast cancer, and his brother Bradley, 19, are both accepting of Blake’s identity, other members of his family have been less supportive. Blake is due to start gender re-assignment surgery and is believed to be the first transgender Bieber lookalike . Blake says impersonating Bieber has helped him dealing with the bullying and abuse he has suffered . The teenager, pictured as Rebecca at five months old at his christening (left) and at 10 (right) came out as transgender at 16 and has passed the psychological tests and will start taking testosterone before surgery . He said: ‘It’s been terrible with my dad, he used to call me by my own name and not Blake and he’s not got me anything for my birthday or Christmas. We don’t see each other any more, he’s got a new girlfriend. He’s asked my mum why I don’t dress more girly and told her it’s embarrassing to be seen out with me.’ He has not seen his father for nearly two years. Blake, who came out as transgender at 16 and changed his name by deed poll, said this repeated rejection led to an attempt to take his own life. Already self-harming, four years ago he went further, huddling in the corner clutching a knife saying he did not want to live anymore. Sharon had to call the police as she did not know how to talk him down. Blake has been asked for his autograph and to pose for photos in Birmingham after being mistaken for Bieber . He spends hours copying the child star's moves and trawling the internet to buy similar clothes and shoes . However, he said turning to Bieber has helped him work through some of these issues, to the point where he is now able to give advice to others who are struggling with their own sexuality. He said: ‘Now I help people. There’s a group online where people can post online about when they start their operations or when they start [taking testosterone] or recent pictures before and after and I know quite a few people who are going through it. 'Some people come to me asking how they should come out to someone. It feels good to help others.’ His mother added: ‘They are saying he’s an inspiration. There was a boy whose little sister was sick, she was only three and dying from cancer, and he asked if Blake would take a picture of himself looking like Justin and put her name on and he said “thank you so much, it meant everything.”’ Blake is currently in the process of gender re-assignment and plans to get tattoos to complete the likeness . Currently studying public services at college, Blake hoped to join either the army or the fire service before deciding to try and make a career as a lookalike. These are professions he will go back to if he impersonating Bieber doesn’t go to plan. His current aim is to land jobs either modelling as Bieber or performing at children’s parties. Having passed the psychological evaluation necessary before undergoing gender reassignment surgery, he is now scheduled to begin taking testosterone before eventually having the full procedure. He hopes these next steps will help him look more masculine and therefore more like Bieber and plans to get tattoos and build muscle at the gym to make himself more like the star.
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| Blake Kerwin, 17, is a Justin Bieber lookalike but was actually born a girl . Teenager from Wigan is believed to be first transgender lookalike of star . Blake said living his life as a boy has seen him beaten and tormented . He said impersonating Canadian pop star has given him self confidence . Spends hours studying Bieber's moves and is now mistaken for the singer . Blake came out as transgender when he was 16 and changed his name from Rebecca by deed poll, but his father does not accept the change . Teenager is scheduled to take testosterone before having full surgery . | train |
36503 | Article: It was a sight that must rank among the more unlikely in cricket history. There was Andrew Flintoff trotting out at the Gabba to join the England team for the first time since limping into Ashes immortality at the Oval almost six years ago. Back then any thoughts of a comeback, let alone an appearance in an England shirt, were outlandish for an iconic figure whose body gave up on him during that 2009 summer when he left the field for the final time as an Ashes winner. Yet there he was on Sunday, larger than life, back training among a new generation of England players, many of whom would have grown up watching him at his peak when the fabled 2005 Ashes gripped the nation. Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff bowls during a nets session at The Gabba . Flintoff chats to bowler James Anderson during their training session at The Gabba . It will not lead to a playing return for his country, of course, and Flintoff restricted himself to barely half an hour’s bowling at just Chris Jordan and Chris Woakes during his day back with the England team at Peter Moores invitation. But if this is to be the end of Flintoff’s sojourn back into the game – and he has hinted that he may not return to Lancashire this summer after finishing his Big Bash stint with Brisbane – then it was not the worst way to bow out. England intended Flintoff’s day among them to be a low-key affair and the first of a number of visits from past greats aimed, as is the wont of Australia under Darren Lehmann, at encouraging a bit of star dust to rub off on the team. But such is the enduring appeal of the man known as Freddie that all eyes were on him as he donned mitts to assist with a boxing training exercise and then took up his position at the back of the nets, passing on advice to England’s bowlers. ‘I’m just here as a net bowler,’ said Flintoff, as he declined an invitation to talk about how he came to be back in England’s colours and it was left to Moores, who worked with Freddie during his first stint as England coach, to explain. ‘It’s nice to get players who have been brilliant with England back among the squad,’ said Moores. ‘The game has moved on but it has also stayed the same in many ways and it was just great to have Freddie around. Flintoff holds pads as Jos Buttler of England boxes in preparation for their nets session . Flintoff has joined the camp to pass on his experience to the younger members of the England team . James Taylor takes a turn on the pads with Flintoff before their session in the nets . Flintoff appeared to enjoy his time back training with the England squad . ‘This squad are very keen to connect with some of those who have been there and done it with England because it can only help them.’ Flintoff restricted himself to chatting with the likes of Jordan and bowling coach David Saker at first during net practice while Jimmy Anderson went through an extended bowling session that appeared to confirm his fitness for Tuesday’s tri-series match here against India. But the man who has made only a modest impact with a Brisbane Heat team who have now been knocked out of this year’s Big Bash could not resist a bit of a trundle after passing on some advice to Steven Finn, who looked a detached figure and seems sure to be the bowler to miss out when Anderson returns. Flintoff beat the edge of Jordan’s bat a couple of times and was also respected by Woakes when he had a net before an extended England training session came to an end in Brisbane’s sweltering heat. He joined the team at a barbeque here last night before rejoining his family on the Gold Coast where Flintoff has based himself while making a very positive impression – perhaps more off-field than on it – on the Big Bash. The England players seemed to enjoy having Flintoff among them and Freddie certainly seemed to enjoy it himself. It was certainly nice for all concerned while it lasted. Flintoff in conversation with Chris Jordan at the session in Brisbane on Sunday . Flintoff reacquaints himself with Ravi Bopara and Eoin Morgan during the nets session . Flintoff has a chat with Steven Flinn during a nets session at The Gabba in Brisbane . Flintoff speaks with England captain Eoin Morgan (left) and coach Peter Moores .
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| Andrew Flintoff took to the nets at the Gabba during England practice . He wore a full England kit and put the players through their paces . England lost to Australia by three wickets on Friday . Peter Moores' side take on India on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup . | train |
42487 | Article: By . Emma Innes . PUBLISHED: . 05:31 EST, 7 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 07:13 EST, 7 March 2013 . Underground oceans could be bubbling up to the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa, scientists believe - making it the perfect place to look for life. A new paper has detailed the strongest evidence yet that salty water from the huge liquid ocean beneath Europa’s frozen surface actually makes its way to the moon’s surface – reinforcing suggestions that there could be life on Europa. The research suggests there is a chemical exchange between the ocean and surface, making the ocean a richer chemical environment. Illustration shows Europa in the foreground with Jupiter to the right and lo - another of Jupiter's moons - in the middle . The report was compiled by Professor Mike Brown, an astronomer . at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, and . Kevin Hand from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, also in Pasaden. The exchange between the ocean and the surface, Professor Brown said, ‘means that energy might be going into the ocean, which is important in terms of the possibilities for life there. ‘It also means that if you'd like to know what's in the ocean, you can just go to the surface and scrape some off.’ Europa's ocean is thought to cover the moon's whole globe and is about 60 miles deep under a thin ice shell. Scientists have long debated the composition of Europa’s surface. Now, using the Keck II Telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, Professor Brown and Mr Hand have identified indications of the presence of a magnesium sulphate salt, a mineral called epsomite, that could have formed by oxidation of a mineral likely originating from the ocean below. The researchers started their study by mapping the distribution of pure water ice versus anything else. Then, at low latitudes - the area with the greatest concentration of the non-water ice material - they found a tiny, never-before-detected, change in the results. The two researchers tested everything from sodium chloride to Drano in Mr Hand's laboratory where he tries to simulate the environments found on various icy worlds. At the end of the day, the signature of magnesium sulphate persisted. Salty water from the huge liquid ocean beneath Europa's frozen surface makes its way to the moon's surface, scientists believe . The authors, who are publishing their report in the Astronomical Journal, believe that this magnesium sulphate is generated from magnesium chloride salt which originates in Europa’s ocean. The scientists also believe the composition of Europa's ocean may closely resemble the salty ocean of Earth. Europa is considered a premier target in the search for life beyond Earth, Mr Hand said. A NASA-funded study team is working with the scientific community to identify options to explore Europa further. ‘If we've learned anything about life on Earth, it's that where there's liquid water, there's generally life,’ Mr Hand said. ‘And of course our ocean is a nice, salty ocean. Perhaps Europa's salty ocean is also a wonderful place for life.’ Europa is the sixth closest moon to Jupiter and the smallest of the four Galilean satellites that belong to the planet. It was discovered by Galileo Galilei in January 1610 and is named after a Phoenician noblewoman in Greek mythology who was courted by Zeus and became the Queen of Crete. Europa orbits Jupiter in around three-and-a-half days with an orbital radius of 670,900km. It is slightly smaller than the Earth's moon, but at 3,100km in diameter it is the sixth largest moon and 15th largest object in the entire solar system. It is likely to have an outer layer of water, some 100km thick. The outer layer of the water is believed to be frozen with a liquid ocean underneath. It is one of the smoothest objects in the solar system with few craters on its surface, which is tectonically active and relatively young.
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| Water from the ocean inside Europa makes its way to the surface . This suggests that there could be life on Jupiter's moon . | train |
273168 | Article: By . Meghan Keneally . PUBLISHED: . 21:02 EST, 18 July 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 02:53 EST, 19 July 2013 . Trayvon Martins parents have opened up about their fears for their remaining son, saying that while they still have faith in the justice system, they are now more afraid about what they should tell Trayvon's older brother. 'I'm very afraid right now because i have no clue what to tell him. I have no clue if I should tell him to run or walk, I have no clue if I should tell him to defend himself or just lay there,' Sybrina Fulton said of her son Jahvaris. The outrage about the not guilty verdict acquitting George Zimmerman of murdering Trayvon has not simmered, and as the grieving parents were interviewed about their reaction to the news, and how they decided to skip that final day of the trial. 'I'm very afraid right now because i have no clue what to tell him. I have no clue if I should tell him to run or walk, I have no clue if I should tell him to defend himself or just lay there,' Sybrina Fulton said of her son Jahvaris. Opening up: Thursday was the first time that Trayvon's parents talked about the trial, making a number of television appearances . Ms Fulton, Trayvon's father Tracy Martin and their attorney Benjamin Crump all appeared on Anderson Cooper's show Thursday night to talk about how they chose not to be in the courtroom when the verdict was read because they assumed they would have an outburst, which is strictly against the court rules. 'Either way, how could you be quiet? How could you not show any emotions?' Ms Fulton said. Instead, they watched the verdict come on television, and she said that not being in the room- knowing that no one was there to see their reaction- 'took the sting out' but it didn't stop the pain. 'It literally broke us down,' she said. 'I just thought the human side of them would say "Listen, this was a kid, this guy made a mistake." This wasn't a burglar or just for him to . suggest that he was a burglar or in any means that he was committing a . crime, it’s just not true. It's just absolutely not true,' Ms Fulton . said. United front: Jaharvis Fulton joined his mother and Trayvon's father when they were interviewed by Matt Lauer earlier on Thursday as the first in their string of post-trial appearances . The two parents remained composed in tonight's interview, just as they have in a number of other discussions today. Even during the lengthy trial, they sat in the courtroom without breaking for the vast majority of the hearings. The only exception came when pictures of their slain son, or testimony about the brusining on his body, was shown to the courtroom as it proved too much for Ms Fulton to bare. A mother's heartache: Ms Fulton said that her faith has helped her through the killing . 'Those things were more hurtful to me, and sometimes I could sit through it and sometimes I had to just go and sit by myself and say a prayer and ask God to send strength to me,' she said. One thing that helped was their decision to never interact with Zimmerman or his relatives in the courtroom. 'We refrained from even looking his way. We didn't want our emotions to run high...because we knew that our son’s legacy was running in our hands,' she said. 'We needed to be in the courtroom to let them see that we were Trayvon.' Much has been made about Juror B37 who has elected to come forward and talk about her rationale that led to the not guilty verdict. One complaint that came forth was that the jury- which was made up of five white women and one Hispanic woman- had an easier time empathizing with Zimmerman than with the black teenager. Martin's parents said her interview with Anderson Cooper just days ago made that painfully clear as she repeatedly used the words 'they' and 'them' to describe African Americans. 'From the beginning of the trial, she had her mind made up. No doubt. No doubt,' Mr Martin said. 'When I heard the verdict, I kind of understand the disconnect: they didn't see Trayvon as their son. They didn't see Trayvon as a teenager. They didn't see trayvon as a human being who was just minding their own business,' Ms Fulton said. Pledge: Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton have started a foundation named after their son and say they hope his death and the trial can serve as a catalyst to bring the country together . As a result of the trial, many African American parents- including the Martins- have come forward about their confusion about what they should tell their children in regards to how to interact with strangers and the police. 'By us living in a diverse community, we really don't have to have the conversation where you have to be afraid of every different race because they grew up going to school with other nationalities,' Mr Martin said. 'When you have a situation where an unarmed teenager is shot in the heart, what is it that I can tell my child now?' Adding . to the confusion is the fact that no meaningful change has yet taken . place, and their lawyer pointed out that it sets a 'terrible' precedent . for future cases as anyone who comes out alive from a similar . altercation has the upper hand in terms of crafting the narrative. Picking sides: The juror who spoke out seemed to sympathize with Zimmerman and understand his point of view more than the victim, Trayvon Martin . Celebratory lunch: George Zimmerman defense . lawyers Mark O'Mara, left, and Don West enjoyed lunch at Nello on . Madison Avenue with criminal lawyer and CNN analyst Mark Geragos, right . Inside the courtroom: The unidentified juror said that she felt Zimmerman was justified in killing Trayvon Martin because he felt threatened, even though she admits Zimmerman may have 'enhanced' the story . The most telling sign that nothing has truly changed is the fact that George Zimmerman will now be given his gun back. 'That's troubling,' Mr Martin said. 'That's very troubling and it's troubling because he made a statement on Hannity if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't change anything.' In spite of what legal analysts have suggested about the prosecution overreaching with the charge, both parents maintained that there was enough proof to convict the man who shot their son. 'We thought there was enough evidence there no matter who was on that jury to convict him of second degree murder and when you think about it, I think they just took into account what George Zimmerman said was the truth,' Mr Martin said.
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| Trayvon's parents made a string of TV appearances this morning . Tracy Martin said he has 'no doubt' that members of the jury were biased . | train |
233245 | Article: (CNN) -- Federal officers charged with keeping terrorists off planes are now searching their own ranks for staff who told CNN that few flights were protected by air marshals. Iraq war veteran Jeff Denning says a TSA investigator called him trying to find out if he spoke to CNN. The Transportation Security Administration rejected as a "myth" CNN's report that less than 1 percent of the nation's daily flights carry armed federal air marshals. Now the agency is conducting an investigation into who talked to CNN and who encouraged other agents to do the same. A spokesman for the TSA confirmed the investigation. Spokesman Christopher White said a TSA investigator is looking into the "possible unauthorized release of sensitive and classified information to the news media by covered parties." "As part of this ongoing investigation, several individuals, both current and former employees, have been contacted as is typical in any investigation," he said in an e-mail to CNN. CNN spoke to more than a dozen current and former air marshals, pilots and federal law enforcement officials for the report, which aired in March on "Anderson Cooper 360º." Repeatedly, the sources told CNN that as few as 280 of an estimated 28,000 daily flights had armed federal air marshals aboard. That amounts to less than 1 percent. "That number is absolutely wrong," said Kip Hawley, the head of the agency. He was speaking earlier this year before Congress, which held hearings into the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) in the wake of CNN's reporting. CNN learned of the TSA investigation from a former federal air marshal and Iraq war veteran, Jeff Denning. He was not connected to the original story. Denning said he was called by TSA investigator Greg Neiderer a few days after he came back from the front lines of Iraq. Denning said Neiderer grilled him on an e-mail he received on his personal account while he was in Iraq. The e-mail discussed plans to expose corruption in the air marshal service. The e-mail encouraged recipients to contact CNN correspondent Drew Griffin if they had information about the hiring of airport screeners as air marshals, the elimination of mandatory psychiatric tests for new hires and managers lying to Congress. Read the e-mail » . CNN only recently received a copy of the e-mail. CNN did not have it when the report aired in March. Denning said he forwarded the e-mail to current and former air marshals. Denning said Neiderer wanted to know who sent him the e-mail. Nothing in the e-mail contained sensitive security information, Denning said, nor did it encourage anyone to disclose information that could endanger the public. "I was petrified," Denning said of Neiderer's phone call, explaining how he contacted CNN full of dismay that the TSA was harassing him and his family to find out which of his former colleagues had talked to the media. "In Iraq, there were a lot of dangerous things, but never have I been so scared [as] when the federal government called me on my home phone and said I want to know about your personal e-mail account and what you have been sending." TSA's Hawley refused repeated requests to be interviewed by CNN. Neiderer did not return repeated calls or e-mails. In an e-mail, TSA spokesman White confirmed Neiderer's involvement, but denied that the TSA or the Federal Air Marshal Service had accessed anyone's private e-mail accounts, via subpoena or otherwise. However, he added that "all e-mails sent to government employees on a government system are always eligible to be read and reviewed as is outlined on every computer in TSA, including the FAMS." White did not say how much the investigation is costing taxpayers or how long it would last. With a few phone calls, CNN was able to find the author of the original e-mail. The author is an air marshal who asked that his identity be concealed for fear of retribution by the TSA. The marshal said he sent the e-mail because for six years, his colleagues have been trying to alert Congress about continuing problems in the air marshal service. Many have left, he said, because of low morale and complaints about management. A May 2008 report from the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General said that the agency "currently experiences a 17% voluntary attrition rate and low employee morale." "Congress doesn't want to hear it," the marshal said. "They stick their heads in the sand. We tell them about the corruption. We give them examples and proof and I think they are scared of what they see. And they don't want to deal with it." The marshal said he had done nothing wrong by sending an e-mail. "The only thing in my e-mail was my telling these other air marshals that CNN was willing to expose the corruption in the federal air marshal services and Mr. Griffin's e-mail address," he said. "That's not sensitive security information. That's freedom of speech." He said he sent another e-mail urging air marshals to contact members of Congress investigating the air marshal service. Meanwhile, the air marshal service is undergoing a management change. Shortly after CNN aired its first report, director Dana Brown announced plans to retire. He has since decided to stay with the air marshals in a newly created position of Integrity Officer. His successor is Robert Bray, current deputy director, who, like Brown and Neiderer, is a former Secret Service employee. According to the TSA, Brown's job is to ensure that "disciplinary measures and other personnel actions are administered uniformly throughout the organization." Former air marshal Denning said he thinks the TSA should spend its time tracking down terrorists instead of former employees' e-mails. "If they want to tap into someone's personal e-mail because they were going to destroy the Pentagon or kill the president, I could see reasons for contacting someone," Denning said. "But they're contacting me on my personal e-mail that I apparently forwarded to someone else's personal e-mail account. It's outlandish." CNN's Todd Schwarzschild contributed to this report.
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| TSA questions former air marshal about e-mail encouraging him to talk to CNN . In March, CNN reported that armed air marshals are on fewer than 1 percent of flights . TSA denied findings, says it is investigating possible release of classified info . Employee says he sent e-mail because he wanted to expose problems in TSA . | train |
269615 | Article: By . Catherine Townsend . PUBLISHED: . 15:34 EST, 2 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 16:55 EST, 2 May 2013 . Wedding dress re-sale site PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com has released a Wedding Dress Value Calculator for former brides who want to figure out how much their used dress is worth. The calculator estimates a gown's worth based on the label, date purchased, price paid and other characteristics like whether or not the dress was cleaned. 'The calculator is a starting price . that we consider to be "fair value" for a seller's gown given all of the . factors that we know influence a sale price, site creator Josie Daga . tells MailOnline. Celebrity fans: Beyonce's crystal-encrusted Barraci wedding dress is for sale for $30,000 on PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com. The steep figure is a relative bargain - the original price tag was $85,000 . She typically recommends that a used gown be priced at . 50per cent of its retail value - if it is less than two years old, has . been cleaned and is in great condition. Designers like Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier can fetch slightly more than 50per cent, while custom work can be harder to recoup in a sell. Styles worn by celebrities are especially coveted though. 'Chelsea Clinton's, Vera Wang Diana, Khloe Kardashian's Vera Wang Ethel and . Hilary Duffs Vera Wang Gemma are still quite popular,' Ms Daga says. And some stars even use the site to buy and sell their gowns. Kim Zolciak famously . paid $58,000 for her Baracci gown on the site, and currently for sale is Beyonce's Baracchi crystal-encrusted gown from the 'Best Thing I Never Had' video (original price, $85,000; selling for $30,000) The average selling time is 70 days, though some dresses sell within 24 hours. And while some brides still sell because of cancelled weddings, Daga says there is a growing trend to pass the dress on partly because the bride wants someone else to experience the same joy. But does it work? I tried the calculator on myself - and a few other brides - to find out. Blowing the budget: Catherine Townsend re-sold her $17,900 Vera Wang Eliza Deluxe gown for $7,500 . 'Any future daughter of mine will think my Vera Wang is a yellowing meringue monstrosity!' THE BRIDE: Catherine Townsend . THE WEDDING: September 21, 2012 at the Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles, California . THE DRESS: Vera Wang Eliza Deluxe . ORIGINAL PRICE: $15,900 . CALCULATED VALUE: $9,306 . SOLD FOR: $7,500 . CATHERINE SAYS: People have commented that it's ridiculous to put something on my body that costs more than a used car, and I agree. I wanted a bottle of tequila and City Hall, but my husband was dead-set on a larger wedding for friends and family and generously offered to foot the bill. My Vera Wang Eliza Deluxe was customized with sweetheart neckline, a seven-foot cathedral train and beadwork. The retail price was $25,000, but I paid $15,900 and cut a deal with the seamstress to do the customization separately for a total of $17,900. I loved wearing my dress, but was equally happy to box it up afterwards. I know that in rare cases women can pass their dresses down, but I thought it far more likely that any future daughter of mine would think it looked like a yellowing meringue monstrosity - and I wanted to get some of the money back! I didn't have the calculator, but with the price point and custom work I knew that I was catering to a very specific buyer. Luckily I found her - the woman who bought the dress has now become a friend, and I'm actually going to her wedding in Italy. So the cathedral train will actually get to see the inside of a cathedral! Buyer's remorse: Nahrein Emerson couldn't return her Jenny Packham dress (as seen on the catwalk) 'My Twenties-style Jenny Packham gown was a mistake I couldn't return' THE BRIDE: Nahrein Emerson . THE WEDDING: October 20, 2012 at Holy Apostolic Assyrian Catholic . Church of the East in the Sunset in San Francisco, California . THE DRESS: Jenny Packham's Eden dress . ORIGINAL PRICE: $5,000 . CALCULATED VALUE: $4,500 . SOLD FOR: $3,000 . NAHREIN SAYS: 'It was a mistake dress. 'I was under pressure to pick one and I . went to a number of bridal shops and this was the first dress that . didn’t look like a meringue. 'I had my doubts from the moment I went home . and I called them the next day to say I wanted to change it from white . to cream and they said I should wear white – they didn’t let me change. Then I found my dream dress. 'When I found out I couldn’t cancel I . started looking for ways to sell it. 'I didn't know about the price calculator, I just . figured that I would knock $1,000 off and someone would be thrilled.' Mrs Emerson sold the dress to a 'sweet' bride planning a Great Gatsby/flapper . theme and says that she will attend her wedding next year. Something old: Julie Buratti Buthman sold her Elizabeth Fillmore dress for an impressive $1,400 (posed by model) 'I was never going to wear the dress again' THE BRIDE: Julie Buratti Buthman . THE WEDDING: June 12, 2012 at the Devon Boathouse in Oklahoma City . THE DRESS: The Elizabeth Filmore Evie dress . ORIGINAL PRICE: $2,000 . CALCULATED VALUE: $900 . SOLD FOR: $1,400 . JULIE SAYS: 'I . decided to sell my wedding dress because I knew that I was never going . to wear it again and it would just sit in a closet somewhere. By . selling the dress, someone else could enjoy the dress as much as I did. 'I . don't know any details about the [buyer's] wedding, but I do know that . she is a fairly young bride just graduating college this year.' 'It was expensive, so getting some of the money back makes sense' THE BRIDE: Amanda Bassin . THE WEDDING: January 12, 2013 . THE DRESS: Sottero & Midgley's Chrystelle gown . ORIGINAL PRICE: $1,700 . CALCULATED VALUE: $765 . SOLD FOR: $895 . Financial incentive: Amanda Bassin spent $1,700 on her Sottero and Midgley gown, so was keen to get some of that money back (posed by model) AMANDA SAYS: 'Not only is it beautiful and magical and I would love for someone to wear it again, practically, it's expensive, so getting some of the money back makes sense. 'Also I don't believe that the reason people keep their gowns, 20 years down the road my unborn daughter would wear it, makes any sense at all fashion wise.' Mrs Bassin sold the dress to a bride who was the same size and, since designer wedding gowns normally have to be ordered six months in advance, was under time pressure.
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| Selling one's bridal gown is a growing trend, inspired both by financial incentive and the influence of celebrities like Beyonce, whose dress is currently listed on the site . | train |
87028 | Article: By . Amanda Williams . PUBLISHED: . 12:19 EST, 20 August 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 01:33 EST, 21 August 2013 . After 112 years, a stint as a summer house, and a home for pet mice, this horse-drawn tram will soon be carrying passengers for the first time since the Victorian era. The double-decker 'Leeds horse car 107', built in 1898, has been painstakingly renovated after more than a century out of use. The tram, which was being used as a garden summerhouse until the 1970s, was transformed back to its former glory by 10 volunteers from the Leeds Transport Historical Society (LTHS). This Leeds horse drawn tram was built in 1898 and ended life as derelict summer house. It has now undergone a painstaking renovation to restore it to its former glory . The car ran until 1901 when a new bridge was opened to road traffic and the electric cars were able to run . It took the team eight years to get the contraption, which went out of service the year Queen Victoria died, running again. Now their meticulous restoration is going on display over the Bank Holiday weekend where horses will be used to carry passengers for the first time since 1901. The tram, which carried 34 passengers along the tramways in Leeds, West Yorkshire, was shut down when a new bridge was opened to road traffic before being carefully converted to a static mess hut for the council Highways Department. In the 1920s, the carbody was declared redundant by the Highways Department and was given to a council employee for use as a summerhouse. It was then moved to a garden in the East End Park area of Leeds. At one point, the owner's nephew and his wife lived in the car until the 1970s. It was fitted out with a stove and given several coats of paint to keep it weatherproof. The tram was then carefully converted to a static mess hut for the council Highways Department . In the 1920's, the carbody was declared redundant by the Highways Department and was given to a council employee for use as a summerhouse . The house then changed hands and the Wilson family became the owners. Their sons used the car as a home for their collection of pet mice. The car body was seen by LTHS member Alex Brown and was identified as the last remaining Leeds Horse Car. The Society negotiated with the Wilsons who generously donated the car to the Society. The labour of love was initially salvaged by the society in 1977, and the car was then placed in a garage, where it stayed for another 28 years. The 20ft long and 7ft tall tram, which cost £45,000 to restore to its former glory, will go on display at Middleton Railway in Leeds . The tram, which was being used as a garden summerhouse until the 1970s, was transformed back to its former glory by 10 volunteers from the Leeds Transport Historical Society (LTHS) The car body was seen by LTHS member Alex Brown and was identified as the last remaining Leeds Horse Car . Project manager Jamie Guest, 60, of Leeds, said: 'It's quite a momentous occasion - it's the last remaining Leeds horse tram. 'The bodies of other trams would have been sold off as storage sheds and the scrap metal recycled. 'When . I first saw it at the back of a garage covered in blue paint as just a . shed, even then I felt it wanted something doing to it. 'So to see it now as a fully restored vehicle capable of carrying passengers again after 112 years is brilliant.' The 20ft long and 7ft tall tram, which cost £45,000 to restore to its former glory, will go on display at Middleton Railway in Leeds before heading to its final destination at the National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire. The double decker 'Leeds horse car 107', built in 1898, has been painstakingly renovated after 112 years . Andrew . Gill, chairman of the the Middleton Railway Trust, said: 'The piece of . railway track it will run on is only about three or four metres away . from the original Middelton tram, so we are recreating history almost on . the original tramline.' The . Festival of Transport on the Bank Holiday weekend will also feature . traction engines, displays, real ale, hot food, workshops and the chance . to drive one of the railway's locomotives for £5.
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| The double-decker 'Leeds horse car 107', was built in 1898 . It will soon be carrying passengers for the first time since the Victorian era . Tram was once used as a summer house, and a home for pet mice . Now a team of experts have finished their eight year long renovation . | train |
75568 | Article: London (CNN) -- A newly discovered painting by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci has sent shock waves through the art world, prompting speculation that more of his paintings could be as yet undiscovered. The "Salvator Mundi" was, for years, thought to be a painting by one of da Vinci's pupils or associates. But after a lengthy period of study and conservation, it has been authenticated as a da Vinci. The painting was sold in 1958 for £45 -- about $125 in today's currency -- by descendants of British collector Sir Frederick Cook, who bought the painting in 1900. Today, the painting is estimated to be worth $200 million, according to some scholars. Though the conservator who helped to reveal the painting's true identity called it "the rarest thing imaginable," speculation is rife that there are other Leonardo da Vinci paintings still at large, possibly lying unknown in private collections. There are currently some 15 authenticated Leonardo da Vinci paintings in the world. But they are difficult to attribute, because da Vinci often left his works unfinished and some are thought to have been worked on by other artists in his workshops. Martin Kemp, Emeritus Research Professor in the History of Art at Oxford University and a leading expert on Leonardo da Vinci, gives the careful estimate that there are probably no more than 20 paintings by the master in the world, which suggests there could be five more to be discovered. Dianne Dwyer Modestini, who conserved and restored "Salvator Mundi" said: "It's very mysterious, the things that happen to pictures. "Somehow ("Salvator Mundi") leaked out of the Royal Collection, was put on the market in the late 18th century and disappeared until 1900," she said. The painting sustained several over-paint jobs over the years that obscured its true identity. "People forget or they begin to doubt the opinion of the person who originally said it was by Leonardo, particularly if it's been badly repaired ... It happens to pictures all the time," she said. The last painting by Leonardo da Vinci to be discovered was the "Benois Madonna" in 1909. Other major finds in the last 100 years include the discovery of two bound manuscripts by da Vinci in a public library in Madrid in the 1960s. And more recently, a chalk drawing called "The Beautiful Princess," was discovered. It first appeared at Christie's auction house in New York in 1998 and was initially thought to be a 19th-century German imitation of a Renaissance painting. Art historian and Professor Emerita of the Florence University Mina Gregori was one of a number of scholars who authenticated the drawing as a da Vinci, though its provenance remains contested. "I think that there are works that we do not know," said Gregori and that "there are always surprises up to a certain point." And given that two Leonardo da Vinci works have been discovered in the space of five years, she is confident there may be more. Works that could be out there include a wooden shield with the face of Medusa painted on it, mentioned in 16th-century art historian Giorgio Vasari's biography of da Vinci; the clay molds of a statue of a horse da Vinci was working on when he was living in Milan; and a mural called "The Battle of Anghiari," which a forensic expert named Maurizio Seracini believes is hidden behind a Vasari fresco in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. When it comes to paintings and drawings, Gregori believes that a strong market is an important factor in locating them. "They were special years in the antiquaries (world), when many people were selling art from their homes," Gregori said, referring to the period when the "Beautiful Princess" and "Salvator Mundi" were sold. "Now, fewer people buy and so fewer people sell, so in these times you find less," she continued. But that won't stop people believing there are lost works out there. "I hope always that we will find new things," said Gregori.
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| Recent disocvery of lost Leonardo da Vinci painting prompts speculation . True identity of "Salvator Mundi" lay dormant for years until research confirmed it was a Leonardo . Scholars believe there may be up to 20 paintings in the world, and possibly more drawings . Once authenticated, paintings leap in value by millions of dollars . | train |
66255 | Article: Nurse Kaci Hickox insists that she is not under quarantine and has said she is seeking time to decompress at an undisclosed location in Maine . The nurse who was quarantined at a New Jersey hospital despite exhibiting no Ebola symptoms after arriving from West Africa, won't follow the quarantine imposed by Maine officials, her attorney said on Tuesday night. Kaci Hickox insists that she is not under quarantine and has said she is seeking time to decompress at an undisclosed location in the state. 'Going forward she does not intend to abide by the quarantine imposed by Maine officials because she is not a risk to others,' her attorney Steven Hyman said. 'She is asymptomatic and under all the protocols cannot be deemed a medical risk of being contagious to anyone.' Hickox will abide by all the self-monitoring requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Maine, Hyman said. Health officials in the state said on Tuesday that they're prepared to legally enforce the state's ‘voluntary’ quarantine on health care workers who've treated Ebola patients. Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew declined during a news conference to comment specifically on the case of the nurse. Scroll down for video . Quarantined nurse Kaci Hickox pictured with the prominent New York civil rights attorney Norman Siegel, seated, at the isolation tent at University Hospital in Newark . President Obama condemned New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday. 'America in the end is not defined by fear – that's not who we are,' he said . But Mayhew said her department and the attorney general's office were prepared to take legal steps to enforce a quarantine if someone declines to cooperate. 'We do not want to have to legally enforce in-home quarantine,' she said. 'We're confident that selfless health workers who were brave enough to care for Ebola patients in a foreign country will be willing to take reasonable steps to protect residents of their own country. 'However we are willing to pursue legal authority if necessary to ensure risk is minimized for Mainers.' In Maine, a quarantine comes into play only when people have had contact with Ebola patients; others who've been to the three countries will be monitored, officials said. Hickox, who volunteered in Africa with Doctors Without Borders, was the first person forced into New Jersey's mandatory quarantine for people arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport from three West African countries. Not backing down: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, pictured on the Today show on Tuesday, has maintained that his strict quarantine rules are to protect the well-being of residents . Hickox, who spent the weekend in a quarantine tent, said she never had Ebola symptoms and tested negative in a preliminary evaluation. Both New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been sharply criticized for ordering mandatory quarantines. President Obama seemed to condemn Christie in a speech on Tuesday. 'America in the end is not defined by fear – that's not who we are,' the president said, calling for 'new monitoring and movement guidance that is sensible.' 'America is defined by possibility, and when we see a problem, and we see a challenge, then we fix it. We don't just react based on our fears.' Hickox, who spent the weekend in a quarantine tent in New Jersey, said she never had Ebola symptoms and tested negative in a preliminary evaluation . Obama did not mention Christie by name, but it was clear who the president was addressing as he spoke on the South Lawn of the White House. On Monday, Hickox traveled from New Jersey to Maine, where her boyfriend is a senior nursing student at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Her boyfriend opted to leave Fort Kent to spend time with her during the quarantine period, officials said Tuesday. If Hickox were to show Ebola symptoms, then her boyfriend and any others who had contact with her also would be subject to quarantine, Mayhew said.
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| Kaci Hickox insists that she is not under quarantine and has said she is seeking time to decompress at an undisclosed location in Maine . She was quarantined at a New Jersey hospital over the weekend despite exhibiting no Ebola symptoms after arriving from West Africa . 'America in the end is not defined by fear – that's not who we are,' Obama said Tuesday in remarks about Ebola . Remarks were aimed at New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie's Ebola quarantine mandate following Hickox's return . | train |
115189 | Article: By . Ted Thornhill . Chilling CCTV footage has emerged of a Chinese man armed with a cleaver going on the rampage at a primary school in central China on Tuesday, attacking first and second-graders and leaving eight children injured. The man has been identified as 35-year-old Chen Zuihang. He was detained following the attack at the school in Macheng, in Hubei province. The city's government said on its website that police were investigating the motive. The statement said the injured students were being treated at a hospital. Scroll down for video . Shocking: This picture taken from a security video shows a cleaver-wielding attacker going on a rampage at a Chinese primary school in Macheng, in central China's province of Hubei . Aftermath: A teacher takes an injured child for medical attention after the attack . China has suffered a series of attacks on kindergartens and grade schools, often by people who are mentally ill or are angry at society. Last month, a group of eight knife-wielding men slashed at students on their way home, killing one student and injuring two in the northwestern city of Ankang. Last year, a man injured six pupils and one parent with a kitchen cleaver in the southern city of Maoming. Education officials have ordered tighter security at schools throughout the country. This picture, from a CCTV camera, shows the 35-year-old suspect, a man surnamed Chen, making his way into the school before launching his terrifying attack . Trauma: The injured children recovering at a hospital after the attack . Concern: A father consoles his child at a hospital after the attack at the primary school . Pictures of Tuesday's Macheng city . school attack came as news unfolded of a man stabbing seven people to . death in a village in a central province. The . China News Service said the attack occurred at 4 a.m. Wednesday in the . county of Lushan in Henan province. It says the attacker was captured. The report says the attack was prompted by disputes with neighbors but gave no details. China's . countryside is rife with disputes over land, business dealings and . other issues. Attacks involving knives, rat poison and other weapons are . reported regularly. Troubling: China has suffered a series of attacks on kindergartens and grade schools, often by people who are mentally ill or are angry at society .
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| A Chinese man with a cleaver attacked first and second-graders at a school . The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Chen Zuihang . Chilling images show the suspect running amok at the school in China . Eight children were injured in the attack and are being treated in hospital . | train |
117197 | Article: Women in the small town of Barbacaos, southwest Colombia, have reportedly gone on their second sex strike in two years, demanding that the roads to their remote region be repaved. Dubbed the 'crossed legs movement,' the women in the town are refusing to have sex with their significant others until the road that . connects their small, isolated town to the rest of the country is repaired, according to Colombia-based reporter John Otis. And it might have actually worked. PRI reports . that construction has resumed on the single road, which is in such poor condition that trips to the . nearest hospital take up to 14 hours, and many people in need of . care die along the way. Women in the small town of Barbacaos, southwest Colombia, have reportedly gone on their second sex strike in two years dubbed the 'crossed leg movement', demanding that the roads to their remote region be repaved . 'If you're going to send a container of Colombian goods to China, it . will cost you more to bring it to a Colombian port than to get it from . that Colombian port all the way across the other side of the world to . China,' Mr Otis explained. Women in the town first began withholding sex . in 2011 to protest the poor condition of the road, where Judge Marybell Silva joined the strike after seeing a young woman die . along with her unborn child because the ambulance got stuck on the road . and failed to reach a hospital in time. Strike leader Ruby Quinonez . said at the time: 'Why bring children into this world when they can just die without . medical attention and we can't even offer them the most basic rights? We decided to stop having sex and stop having children until the state . fulfils its previous promises.' Women in the town first began withholding sex in 2011 (pictured) to protest the poor condition of the road . The single road is in such poor condition that trips to the nearest hospital take up to 14 hours, and many people in need of care die along the way . After three months and 19 days of abstinence, town . politicians promised the road would be repaired and the government pledged $21million to pave at least half of the 35-mile road. But after two years and no change, women resumed the strike. Now it seems the . Army Corps of Engineers have brought in bulldozers and 'heavy machinery' to prove they will indeed rebuild . the road. But completion of the project, and simple maintenance of roads in Colombia, means working against difficult terrain, such as in the Andes mountains, and a decade-old guerrilla war.
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| It's the second time in two years that women in the small town of Barbacaos, southwest Colombia, have gone on a sex strike . | train |
164993 | Article: If you’ve ever wanted to name part of Mars after yourself, now is your chance. A Colorado-based company is giving anyone the ability to give their moniker to one of the red planet’s 500,000 unnamed craters. And, as long as you have a few pounds change in your pocket, you don’t need to be a scientist or astronaut to take part in the project. The world's most important astronomical authority has slapped down a bid to hawk the names of Mars' craters, saying the red planet is not up for sale . The opportunity has been provided as part of a mapping project run by the space-funding company, Uwingu. The smallest craters, given on a first-come-first-served basis, will set you back around $5 (£3) with prices increasing based on the size of the crater. If all the craters on Mars are named, Uwingu will raise $10 million (£6 million), which it plans to use to fund grants in space exploration, research and education. ‘This is the first people's map of Mars, where anybody can play,’ Uwingu chief executive Alan Stern, told Space.com. ‘It's a very social thing’ The smallest craters, given on a first-come-first-served basis, will set you back around £3 ($5) with prices increasing based on the size of the crater . ‘We're developing this grant fund — the Uwingu fund — for people who've been hit by sequestration. ‘There's nothing like it right now. They have no place to go; it's either Nasa, NSF [the National Science Foundation] or you're out of luck.’ The company hopes to gain names for other features on Mars if it hits its target of naming all the craters by the end of 2014. ‘Only imagination limits your naming choices,’ the company writes on their website. The IAU said the public can get involved in naming of craters when a space agency or the discoverer of a new feature or object asks for ideas. Craters less than 62 miles (100km) in diameter are named after towns on Earth with fewer than 100,000 people. Craters wider than this are named after late planetary scientists. Using that scheme, a large crater might someday be named after Carl Sagan or Eugene Shoemaker. One, for instance, has been named after Hal Masursky, a geologist who spent his career at Nasa studying lunar and planetary surfaces and the best places for landing. ‘Names of Martian craters in this new Mars map can honour individuals, living or deceased, pets, places on Earth or in space, sports teams, musical groups, countries, fictional characters - its up to you.’ Mr Stern said the project could provide some interesting insights into what people are thinking about and what’s important to them. Duplicate names are allowed in different districts and provinces on Mars just as street names in different cities on Earth can be the same. For each crater you named, an electronic certificate is issued with the name, date and details of the crater. The 15,000 red planet features whose names have been approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will be added into Uwingu's base map. However, Uwingu will not get approval from the IAU, who is the body that approves the names of space bodies and their features. Uwingu's founders said 7,000 craters had been named by people in 78 countries in 10 days .
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| Uwingu said project could provide insights into what people find important . Craters given on first-come-first-served basis with larger ones costing more . If all 500,000 craters are named, . Uwingu will raise £6 million ($10 million) The names will be unofficial and there are no plans to have them approved by the International Astronomical Union . | train |
272632 | Article: (AOL Autos) -- How long did it take you to get a taxi last time you tried? If it was longer than 20 minutes, then chances are you live in the sticks or were calling on a busy Friday or Saturday night. Catching a cab can be easy, whether you're in a big city or a crowded sporting event. But seemingly everyone has had difficulty calling or hailing a cab at some stage, on vacation or a business trip or when stranded in a city center after a night out. So what's the best, and quickest, way to get hold of a cab in New York? Or Los Angeles, California? Or at a major sporting event? We find out. Beware the bandit . Basil Enerieze, a taxi driver in Los Angeles, says in general a passenger's situation dictates the quickest way to get a cab. In downtown LA or in a commercial or tourist area, hailing a cab works best, he says, but calling one is the quickest way in suburban areas. Cabbies, he says, prefer fares that are called from a home or business as it gives the taxi company some information about the customer - their phone number, name and residence - in case the fare turns into trouble. Does this mean that taxis are more likely to respond to a call than being hailed? "If they're there and need a ride I stop my cab," Enerieze says. "The biggest problem we face is bandit cabs. Never take a bandit cab," he says. Enerieze says he's seen unlicensed operators in LA since he got his license 15 years ago, and that while they might in some cases be quicker or more available; the risks of hailing one are too great to justify. He says that licensed cabs will be clearly marked with a city insignia, and tells the tale of when he went to the theater in downtown Los Angeles and saw the long lines for a cab and decided, against his better judgment, to hail one of the many unlicensed cabs outside. On the 10-or-so mile drive to his home, he noticed the meter was running too fast. "I said, 'I am a cab driver. I know that your meter is running too fast.' He [the driver] said: 'That's the way it is." And I paid the fare. [But because] it was an illegitimate taxi, I could not phone anyone to complain."AOL Autos: Cheapest family sedans . Bad apples in the big apple . Matthew Daus, the chairman of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, concurs, telling AOL: "I think the number one, most important thing for anyone seeking taxicab or taxicab-like spontaneous service in New York City to understand is that only yellow, medallion taxicabs are legally empowered to solicit or accept street hails from the public. The driver of any other kind of vehicle that is soliciting passengers or responding to your taxi hail is already doing something illegal." AOL Autos: Cheapest luxury cars . He says that in adverse weather conditions or during peak demand hours, customers can be tempted to hop into something that looks like a legitimate limo or black car, but he, too, warns of the risks. "TLC-licensed drivers are drug-tested and have had a criminal background check, and TLC licensed vehicles are inspected three times annually and carry insurance levels well in excess of the state's minimum requirements." AOL Autos: Best car deals this month . "Taxicabs go where the people are. If you are hailing from the street, hail in the direction you are traveling to save turn-around time for both you and your driver. If you have the time to plan ahead, a call or Web site visit to a local livery service, black car or limousine service can quickly and conveniently arrange guaranteed door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. Look for the TLC diamond sticker inside the right-hand side of the windshield."AOL Autos: Best looking 2009 cars . Use your iPhone . Taxi Magic is the latest innovative application to come to your iPhone and allows a user to book a taxi at 25 of the nation's biggest cities - excluding New York - and track the progress of the driver en route, all by pressing the iPhone's touch screen a couple times. Helpfully, while saving you time talking to an operator it also cuts down on the number of calls the operator has to field, speeding up the service for others. The app, which pinpoints your location with GPS and calculates the nearest cab firms, was released by Web site ridecharge.com, which also features online booking and other goodies like taxi expense and receipt tracking and, in partnership with some companies, payment and account options that are always useful on vacation or business trips. AOL Autos: Best 2009 cars for your money . Get seen easier . Late at night sometimes you get the feeling that all the cabs that drive past because cabs haven't seen you, something Stamford, Connecticut. company TaxiLite wants to remedy with its line of pocket-sized bright yellow LED light, which it says can be seen up to three city blocks away. The company says it increases your visibility in crowds and its light can be seen in rain, sleet or snow. In a release last week, TaxiLite President, Howard Lippin, said: "TaxiLite has been very well received by cab drivers in New York City. Drivers have told me that TaxiLite will be a great help to them, especially in identifying fares at night and in bad weather." In the dark and when it's dry, you can also try holding up an iPhone with Exact Magic Software's ingenious flashlight application, which can create a strobe-light effect to catch a driver's attention, and a couple other Apple applications also will let you spell out TAXI in flashing billboard-effect lettering. Sporting events . Larry Meister, manager at the Independent Taxi Operators Association, which represents 350 Boston cabbies, says location is key to quickly getting a cab. He lends no credence to the rumor that patrons carrying luggage tend to get picked up quicker as cabbies know a tip is more likely at Logan International Airport (and usually drivers will go out of their way to earn it by taking the frequently heavy bags from the trunk to the curb). Boston, he says, has hundreds of taxi stands around the city, mostly on main thoroughfares, and he says his organization and others are working to put electronic cab-tracking, wait time and fare calculators in place for a new generation of taxi customers. But how about catching a cab at Boston's famous sporting events, a Red Sox or Celtics game? He chuckled ruefully. "You're talking about the worst time; you're competing against 20,000 other patrons for cabs at the same time. The cabs are out there on Brookline Avenue trying to serve the public, but it's tough. If you leave before the end of the game you might have a shot at getting a cab quicker."
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| A passenger's situation dictates the quickest way to get a cab . Taxi Magic, an iPhone app, can help you catch a cab easily . Taxis drive past you at night because they can't see you . Leave sporting events before the end of the game to get a cab quicker . | train |
89107 | Article: The Dow Jones gained more than 300 points on Tuesday as U.S. stocks rallied on higher oil prices and greater optimism over a deal to renegotiate Greece's debt. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 305.36 points (1.76 percent) to 17,666.40. The broad-based S&P 500 powered higher by 29.18 (1.44 percent) to 2,050.03, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index gained 51.05 (1.09 percent) at 4,727.74. U.S. oil prices surged seven percent to the highest level of the year, adding some relief to markets that fear the steep drop in the commodity signals major global economic problems. Scroll down for video . The Dow Jones gained more than 300 points on Tuesday as U.S. stocks rallied on higher oil prices and greater optimism over a deal to renegotiate Greece's debt . Greek officials are pushing the idea of debt swaps that would avoid the need for creditors to accept 'haircuts' on the country's $361-billion foreign debt. European equities jumped on hopes of a resolution. Despite the market's sunny performance, some analysts were skeptical investors had banished fears about deflation in the eurozone and weak global growth. 'It's good to enjoy the rally while we can,' said Mace Blicksilver, director of Marblehead Asset Management. 'But a lot of things that worry the market are still ahead of us.' Petroleum-linked stocks gained. Dow member Chevron surged 3.3 percent, while independent producer EOG Resources advanced 4.1 percent and oil-services giant Schlumberger rose 2.9 percent. Large banks rose. Dow member JPMorgan Chase gained 2.3 percent, Bank of America rose 2.8 percent and Citigroup added 2.4 percent. Twitter gained 6.2 percent after unveiling a new 'promoted tweets' service to allow advertisers to reach people who are not on Twitter itself. U.S. oil prices surged seven percent to the highest level of the year, adding some relief to markets that fear the steep drop in the commodity signals major global economic problems . Staples soared 10.9 percent following a report in The Wall Street Journal that it is in advanced talks to combine with Office Depot. Office Depot bolted 21.5 percent higher. General Motors gained 2.6 percent and Ford Motor tacked on 2.5 percent as both companies reported large jumps in US auto sales in January. Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury rose to 1.78 percent from 1.67 percent Monday, while the 30-year advanced to 2.37 percent from 2.25 percent. Bond prices and yields move inversely.
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| U.S. stocks rallied on higher oil prices and greater optimism over a deal to renegotiate Greece's debt . Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 305.36 points (1.76 percent) to 17,666.40 . Some analysts remain skeptical about deflation in the eurozone and weak global growth . 'It's good to enjoy the rally while we can, but a lot of things that worry the market are still ahead of us,' said one expert . | train |
174525 | Article: By . Kerry Mcdermott . PUBLISHED: . 06:06 EST, 12 July 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 06:07 EST, 12 July 2013 . Britain is bathed in sunshine at last - but the soaring temperatures may be too little too late for ice cream sellers. The slow start to the summer, together with declining numbers of ice cream vans, rising prices, and health concerns have all seen demand for ice cream fall, market research analysts have said. Britain's ice cream consumption has dropped by 11 per cent since 2007 - and demand could fall by another nine per cent within the next four years, according to Mintel. Decline: This ice cream van was doing a roaring trade in Hyde Park at the weekend, but the growing rarity of the vehicles is contributing to a fall in sales of the frozen treat, analysts say . Britons are eating 333 million litres of ice cream tubs, blocks, lollies or cones every year, according to a report in the Telegraph. Where once they flocked to ice cream vans for a cheap, refreshing treat in the summer months, now Britons are more likely to indulge in the occasional tub of luxury ice cream from the likes of Ben & Jerry's or Haagen Dazs, said Mintel consumer analyst Peter Ayton. Sales of 'stick' ice creams such as Cornettos or 99 flakes have dropped by almost a third over the past three years he said, adding that impulse buys from mobile sellers are down. Just a quarter of people buy from an ice cream van now, compared with nearly 40 per cent in 2010. 'Ben & Jerry's have brought out their Core range and Haagen Dazs their Secret Sensations which cost around £3.50, so people have cut down on the amount they eat,' Mr Ayton said. 'When I was young, ice cream vans used to come round and there was a 'push' for parents to buy. That simply isn't happening now.' Melting away: Sales of 'stick' ice creams like lollies, Cornettos and 99 Flakes have fallen by almost a third in three years, according to consumer research experts . Mintel said a quarter of increasingly health-conscious consumers were preoccupied by the high fat and sugar content of ice cream. The ageing population is also impacting on sales, Mr Ayton said, as people over 55 are less likely to indulge in the traditional treat on a frequent basis.
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| Sales of lollies, Cornettos and 99 Flakes down by a third in three years . Number of mobile ice cream vans in the country down to just 500 . Concerns over fat content of frozen treat also impacting sales . | train |
185209 | Article: By . Ted Thornhill . The family of a 79-year-old widow have attacked the ‘joke’ sentence handed down to a hit-and run-driver who killed her - after he was jailed for just six months. Brenda Davies was hit by school caretaker Richard Thompson, 32, who had his children in the car at the time of the collision on December 3, 2012. The pensioner had been crossing a junction when she was struck by Thompson as she walked to buy her morning newspaper at around 7.30am. 'Joke' sentence: The family of Brenda Davies (pictured), killed in a hit-and-run, has criticised the six-month sentence handed down to the culprit . Tragic: The pensioner had been crossing a junction (pictured) in Rugeley when she was struck . She suffered catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and smashed ribs and even had to have her leg amputated after the smash in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Brenda was rushed to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent and was on a life support machine for a week. The mother-of-one was transferred to Cannock Chase Hospital two weeks later but died from heart failure brought on by injuries from the accident on January 28, 2013. Anger: Ian Mancor, Mrs Davies' son, said the sentence handed out to the hit-and-run driver was 'ridiculous' Callous Thompson, who had his three children with him in the car at the time, fled the scene even though his BMW’s wing mirror was left in the road. A court heard he then dropped his kids off at his sister’s and arrived at work five minutes late, but told them he felt ill and went home. He later went on to the internet to check if there were any automatic traffic surveillance systems on the road and took no steps to notify the police about the collision. At home with the dog: Brenda Davies in Rugeley, in the mid-1990s, while in her mid-to-late 60s . Thompson, of Rugeley, was due to face trial this September but changed his plea and admitted causing Mrs Davies’s death by careless driving. He also pleaded guilty to failing to stop and failing to report an accident but was given a jail term of just six months at Stafford Crown Court on Friday. Judge Simon Tonking also banned Thompson from driving for a just two years. Yesterday, Mrs Davies’ only son, Ian Mancor, blasted the ‘ridiculous’ sentence and said the law needed to be changed. Gathering: Brenda Davies (second left), pictured at her home in Rugeley in the mid-1990s, was left with catastrophic injuries by the 2012 incident . The 59-year-old, who lives in Stafford, said: ‘I was appalled. I was expecting a much longer sentence. The man drove off and then lied about what he’d done. ‘He was obviously guilty because innocent people don’t flee the scene. When they caught him he told lies, he denied he had been at the scene. ‘He said the wing mirror had been stolen a few weeks before. ‘I just feel that justice hasn’t been done. What worth is a human life? An old lady going about her business was run down and he didn’t stop at all. ‘He will be out in three months. And he only got a two year driving ban and he will be back on the roads. ‘It’s disgusting, the law needs to be changed. If you shoot somebody they take the gun off you and you don’t get it back. ‘A car is as lethal as a gun, but you run somebody down and you get it back in two years. It’s absurd.’ Retired social worker Mr Mancor also told how Thompson changed his plea several times, dragging the court process out for almost two years. He added: ‘He pleaded guilty initially and then he wanted to vacate his plea. Because of that we were in court a number of times so it dragged it out. ‘It was going to go to trial in February but was put back to June. Then it was put back to September and it was only a few weeks ago that he changed his plea. ‘I don’t know why he did it but I can only presume he saw the pathologist report and knew the game was up. ‘I had to go off with stress for four months. I went back to work afterwards but I just couldn’t concentrate and went off again on long-term leave. I then took voluntary redundancy.’ Prosecutor Nick Burn told the court an eyewitness described Thompson’s black BMW ‘screaming round the bend towards me’. Mr Burn added: ‘It’s plain she had entered the crossing when the defendant’s vehicle, travelling in the Stafford direction, was in collision with her.’ Thompson was arrested and later admitted he was the driver, but told police he was unaware he had struck a person and thought it was an animal. Defending him in court, Steve Hennessey said: ‘He simply didn’t see Mrs Davies.’ Mr Mancor, who is single and has no children, is now writing to his MP, Jeremy Lefroy, in a bid to get the sentencing rules in cases of causing death by careless driving tightened up. And he said his mother, who was widowed twice, had been a bright and active woman who walked a mile and a quarter every day and was a member of her local gym. Mr Mancor added: ‘We would meet up in Stafford for a coffee and a panini and she would catch the bus in. ‘She was also a keen gardener and enjoyed doing cryptic crosswords. It was harrowing to see her deteriorate in hospital. ‘Had she lived, she would have needed 24-hour care. It was heart-rending.’ Mrs Davies worked as a museum guide and at the National Association for Widows, but was retired at the time of the horror smash. Her first husband, James Mancor, passed away in 1977 aged 70 and her second spouse, Garfield Davies, a retired headmaster, died aged 60 in 1984 just a year after they had married.
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| Brenda Davies was hit by school caretaker Richard Thompson, 32 . He careered into her at a crossing in Rugeley, Staffordshire, in 2012 . She suffered terrible injuries including a fractured skull and smashed ribs . Thompson was given a jail term of just six months at Stafford Crown Court . Mrs Davies' only son, Ian Mancor, blasted the 'ridiculous' sentence . | train |
163960 | Article: As one of science’s greatest minds, Stephen Hawking has captured the imagination of millions across the world. But, the physicist is almost as well known for his physical abilities as he is for his mental capacity. Now, a documentary is set to be released telling the story of his incredible life. Scroll down for video . The life of Stephen Hawking is to be featured in a new documentary released later this year . A trailer for ‘Hawking’ has been released and features the 71-year-old saying: ‘This is a personal journey through my life’. It chronicles the rise of one of science’s most famous minds, and the conflict between the power of his mind and the frailty of his body. He is almost entirely paralysed after developing Motor Neuron Disease at the age of 22 and famously speaks through a voice generator. The documentary follows Hawking's life from his time as a young man at university . The documentary features footage of Hawking and his children playing in a garden . One contributor highlighted the unique power of Hawking’s scientific mind: ‘He could move at lightning speed across the frontiers of knowledge’. Hawking was born in Oxford to parents Frank and Isobel Hawking during World War II. His mother was forced from their home in Highgate, London to give birth in relative safety. Following his parents, Hawking’s attended Oxford University as his alma mater. The documentary follows his time studying physics and chemistry there, and his meeting with wives Jane Wilde and Elaine Mason. Hawking on his wedding day to first wife Jane Wilde. Jane later wrote a book describing her life with the physicist . Hawking in the sixties with his first wife Jane. The pair later divorced after more than 25 years of marriage . Professor Stephen Hawking and his second wife Elaine Mason after their marriage received its blessing . Describing his relationships, Hawking’s said: ‘Falling in love gave me something to live for’. Hawking gained worldwide fame when . his most famous work, A Brief History of Time, which has sold 8million . copies, was released. But, the impact on his life and relationships had been little discussed until now. In his instantly-recognisable computerised voice, Britain's greatest . living scientist told the Paralympics audience, 'Try to make sense of what you see, . and wonder about what makes the universe exist' As one of Britain's most powerful symbols of human triumph over . adversity, Prof Hawking, 70, has lived with the debilitating illness . motor neurone disease since the age of 22 . He has since been featured on poplar television shows such as The Simpsons and Big Bang Theory. Referring to his television appearances Hawking said ‘Maintaining a sense of humour has been vital to my survival’. And, it is known that Hawking even told Richard Branson to hurry up and make the space shuttle before he can no longer fly in it. Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Stephen Hawking in the 2004 drama ‘Hawking’, comments on the difficulty of his physical condition: ‘It’s a terrifying prospect to have a body that locks you in’. Benedict Cumberbatch is featured in the new documentary, discussing the difficulty of Hawking's physical condition . Benedict Cumberbatch starred as Stephen Hawking in a 2004 biopic also named 'Hawking' Richard Branson describes the time when Hawking told him to hurry up and build the space shuttle, as he would not live forever . Despite his illness, Hawking has managed to become one of the most respected scientific minds of the last century, and took pleasure in spreading his theories. He said: ‘My proudest achievement is to encourage people to think about the cosmos and our place in it’. The touching trailer promises a documentary with a personal insight into the life of a unique person. It ends with Hawkings saying: ‘Because every day could be my last, I have a desire to make the most of each and every minute’. 'Hawking' is in cinemas from 20 September. Stephen Hawking has devoted his life to spreading knowledge of the cosmos and learning more about our place in it .
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| Trailer has been released for the latest documentary on Stephen Hawking . Promises a unique insight into the personal life of the physicist . Examines the contrast between his physical and mental abilities . The film, Hawking, will be in cinemas later this year . | train |
284125 | Article: The wet and wild conditions that have caused havoc in parts of Britain are expected to continue this week as the country is blighted by another severe weather system. After thousands were left without power in the North last week following hurricane-force gusts, a series of storms will stir up more bitterly cold winds. Temperatures will plummet across the country, and there is a chance of snow, hail and thunder in many areas. Heavy rain is also expected to cause a flooding risk in the coming days. Scroll down for video . Engineers are hoping to restore power to 12,700 people in Scotland still without power after twin Atlantic storms damaged buildings, power lines and brought snow and ice at the weekend, causing travel chaos and cutting power to around 100,000 homes in northern Scotland . The Met Office has issued several yellow ‘be prepared’ warnings for huge swathes of the country today, warning of rain, snow and strong winds. Higher areas in the North were blanketed in their first snowfall of the year yesterday morning, with more widespread snowfall likely in coming days. Gusts could reach speeds of up 80mph today in northern areas, causing traffic disruption as another area of low pressure descends on the UK. Last week’s fierce winds, caused by a powerful 250mph jetstream moving from the US over Scotland, left more than 100,000 people without power, damaged buildings and led to multiple road closures. Those in Scotland, the North-East, North-West and Yorkshire have been told to expect no let-up in the battering winds today, while heavy rain is expected in the South-East. The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood warnings across the country. Temperatures are also likely to plummet tomorrow, worsened by the chilly wind, and snow is expected in the Lake District, Snowdonia, the Pennines and Scotland. Wintry showers will continue throughout the country on Wednesday, with northern and western areas more likely to see snowfall. A further area of low pressure will cause the ‘most disturbed conditions’ of the week on Wednesday afternoon before the storms finally subside. Yesterday the weather caused disruption to a number of train and ferry services, while a fallen tree on a power line left around 1,000 homes in Crowborough, East Sussex, without power. Met Office forecaster Calum MacColl said that ‘virtually no part of the country’ would escape bad weather this week. He added: ‘It will be a very disturbed period. The worst of it will be late Wednesday and early Thursday until it (the low pressure) clears off into the North Sea.’ Blackpool beach front saw huge waves as the coastline was hit by gale force winds which are threatening to last all weekend . Cumbria was covered by snow and huge icicles were seen over a frozen ghyll as the mercury plunged as the weekend storms swept in . Cara Turban, six, peers out of a snow covered postbox at Glenshee in Aberdeenshire, where more snow showers and gales are expected . Lewis Davison, 12 (left) has been sledging with his sister Kayleigh Davison, 8, (right) at Glenshee in Braemar in Aberdeenshire . Snow showers swept across South Tyne Valley in Cumbria as well as in most parts of Scotland as the mercury dropped following twin storms . Drivers in County Durham have been battling treacherous conditions after snow showers hit the north of the UK and Scotland on Friday . Scott and Grace Harris have been enjoying the snow after flurries and showers hit Alston in Cumbria and more is forecast for the north . At Carter Bar on the Northumberland border more snow has fallen and gritters and snow ploughs have taken to the roads to clear them .
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| Thousands in Scotland face third day without power after twin Atlantic storms hit Scotland and the north at weekend . Winds reached 113mph in Stornaway, Scotland, damaging buildings and power lines, and 76mph in South Yorkshire . Homes in Inverness-shire, Oban and Perth still without electricity and engineers are battling elements to restore it . Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution said 9,800 homes still without power but they hope to connect tonight . But forecasters warn third storm is on the way to Scotland with winds that could reach 90mph and more snow . | train |
70314 | Article: In Baghdad on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed that the U.S. and a "broad coalition" of nations would help Iraq fight ISIS militants. His visit comes hours before President Barack Obama will address Americans about his strategy for combating the terror group. Baghdad is Kerry's first stop on a regional tour to enlist Arab support for a global coalition to defeat ISIS. After meeting privately, Iraq's new Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, and Kerry spoke before reporters. "We are fighting these people (ISIS)," al-Abadi said. "Of course, our role is to defend our country, but the international community is responsible to protect Iraq and protect Iraqis in the whole region. "What's happening in Syria is coming across to Iraq," he said. "We cannot cross that border. It is an international border, but there is a role for the international community for the United Nations to do that ... and of course for the United States to act immediately to stop the spread of this cancer." He said Iraqis have worked hard recently to come together and form an inclusive government where "everybody's on board" to fight the militants. ISIS has said they're bent on creating an Islamic caliphate in Iraq and Syria where harsh Sharia law governs every aspect of life. Kerry first congratulated al-Abadi on working in record time to form a solid government. "Your comments today and your description to me in our private meeting of the steps you're prepared to take, not only with respect to (ISIS) and your own military commitment to reconstitute itself and to take the fight to (ISIS) ... this is really important from the international community" perspective, Kerry said. He said Obama will lay out a detailed description of what the United States is prepared to do, in a "broad coalition" with "many other countries to take on this terrorist structure which is unacceptable by any standard anywhere in the world." Obama is open to conducting airstrikes in Syria to combat the ISIS terror group, U.S. officials told CNN on Wednesday. But it's unclear whether he will announce any such plan in his televised speech Wednesday night. Read the latest news about Obama and Syria . In a separate news conference Wednesday in Iraq, Kerry said the U.S. is already coordinating with some 40 other nations to provide humanitarian, military and other assistance to Iraqis to fight ISIS militants. The U.S. has so far launched more than 150 airstrikes to weaken ISIS militants in Iraq, Kerry said. On Wednesday, a U.S. military attack aircraft conducted a strike in support of Iraqi Security Forces' defense of Irbil. The strike destroyed one ISIS armed vehicle in the vicinity of Irbil, the military said, and the aircraft left the strike area safely. 'The hard work is far from over' Kerry said that while he finds it "encouraging" that Iraqis are coming together so quickly to form a government, "it doesn't mean much if it isn't able to govern inclusively." Critics of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki accused him of consolidating power and persecuting political rivals, blaming him for fueling Iraq's problems with sectarian policies that alienated Sunni Muslims. "The hard work is far from over," Kerry noted. "In many ways, it's just beginning." Iraq must strengthen its security forces, he said. In the face of ISIS attacks, some Iraqi soldiers simply ran from their posts. On the security front, Kerry said that Iraqi leaders have decided to establish locally rooted security structures that will be integrated into Iraq's national force. Doing so would be "key" to "guaranteeing Iraq's territorial integrity," he said. Al-Abadi plans to accelerate the formation of those local units at his first Cabinet meeting this week, Kerry said. Kerry said that Obama asked him to visit Iraq not just to build a coalition and talk with Iraqis, but also to "underscore to the people of Iraq that the U.S. will stand by them in this effort." He called ISIS a "vicious" organization that is "the single biggest threat" to the country. Stressing that the fight against ISIS will be long, Kerry said Monday that the U.S. would assemble a coalition "built to endure for the months, and perhaps years, to come." Taking fight against ISIS 'to the next level' Senior State Department officials traveling with Kerry said the appointment of the new government would kick-start a strategy the Obama administration began this summer to combat ISIS, including increasing intelligence gathering in Iraq, assessing the Iraqi military capability and launching strategic airstrikes at ISIS targets, which the officials say have blunted the group's momentum. "That was really critical to set a baseline foundation in the event additional decisions were made," one senior official said. "We've come a long way since then, based upon this plan that we really put in place in June, and we are now at the stage of beginning to take it to the next level." Kerry's visit comes "under circumstances in which there are real opportunities," the official said. "Certainly the road ahead is daunting," the official said. "But to get to this point is significant ... there is a chance now." Obama called al-Abadi on Monday to congratulate him on the formation of the new government. Baghdad was the first stop on a regional tour to enlist Arab support for a global coalition to defeat ISIS. In a statement, the White House said that in his call with Obama, al-Abadi "expressed his commitment to work with all communities in Iraq as well as regional and international partners to strengthen Iraq's capabilities" to fight ISIS militants, made up largely of Sunni jihadists. Broadening the anti-ISIS coalition . As Kerry leaves Iraq, Obama will address Americans about his diplomatic, military and economic campaign to defeat the group, which has captured large swaths of Syria and Iraq and has beheaded two American journalists. Videotaped beheadings, including two murders of American journalists, have led to the push for a broader counterterrorism mission, including possible airstrikes in Syria, where ISIS has a haven. The U.S. has ruled out sending American troops for a ground offensive. Obama has been reluctant to take military action against the group in Syria, which could indirectly help President Bashar al-Assad's regime. But White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the President was willing to go "wherever is necessary to strike those who are threatening Americans." After leaving Baghdad, Kerry's diplomatic drive will center on building regional support for a global coalition to combat ISIS. He will meet with King Abdullah II in Jordan on Wednesday before traveling Thursday to Saudi Arabia. In the seaside town of Jeddah, Kerry will meet with the leaders of six Persian Gulf nations. In addition to support for a military campaign against ISIS, administration officials said the United States would be looking to its Gulf allies to crack down on ISIS funding and stop the flow of foreign fighters, both seen as the lifeblood of the jihadist group. The United States also wants Sunni Arab states, particularly Saudi Arabia, to counter ISIS' narrative and persuade other Sunnis to eschew its ideology. "It's going to be a very difficult, long road to get there, but it's something that the region and our partners in the Gulf can play a really important role in," a senior State Department official traveling with Kerry said. "And there's a number of different ways that they can do that, both in terms of just their relationships, in terms of their encouragement, in terms of their financial contributions, in terms of lifting the burden that the government here has." After Saudi Arabia, Kerry will travel to Paris to attend an international conference on Iraq, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. Obama will chair a meeting later this month at the U.N. General Assembly, where the global strategy is expected to be hammered out.
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| Kerry says the U.S. and about 40 other nations are helping fight ISIS in Iraq . The U.S. has launched 150 airstrikes to fight ISIS in Iraq, Kerry says in Baghdad . The diplomat will visit other Arab countries to make his push for a coalition to fight militants . Kerry will also make a stop in Paris for an international conference on Iraq . | train |
239829 | Article: (CNN) -- The photo from Ferguson, Missouri, that stopped me in my tracks was taken by a local educator. One man was on his knees, arms outstretched to prove to the police that he had no weapon. The other man was still standing, but had his hands up in the air; his shirt covered his mouth, a feeble defense against tear gas. In the right hand of each man was a cell phone. The standing man was holding his phone so that the camera pointed toward the police. I wondered to myself, was he recording this confrontation? The interplay between amateur media -- like this photo, taken by Liz Peinado on her phone and immediately posted to Twitter -- and professional media has been impossible to ignore in the days since 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis. Brown was unarmed. A town in turmoil -- 5 things about Ferguson, Missouri . For every cool-headed account from a reporter, there's been an impassioned Facebook post or Instagram photo from a community member that illustrates, I think, strengths and weaknesses of both traditional and social media. These days we need both. After all, it's one thing to hear a news anchor say that police fired nonlethal rounds to disperse protesters on Monday night; it's another to see photos of the pepper balls and wooden pellets and the bloody injuries they caused. Jon Swaine, a Guardian reporter on assignment in Ferguson, wrote on Twitter that a St. Louis police spokesperson claimed on Monday night "he didn't know what I was talking about when told protesters claimed they were shot with wooden pellets." On Tuesday morning, Swaine held some of the pellets in his hand and said they matched protesters' descriptions. The police subsequently confirmed the pellets were fired. Peinado, the local educator who posted the photo I mentioned earlier, wrote on Twitter that she was "devastated" by the use of "tanks, tear gas, rubber bullets, hand launchers, and sheer intimidation of county police." Peinado's photo of the two men holding cell phones was captioned, "Men armed with nothing but phones ordered to get on their knees. I witnessed tear gas thrown at them." The same two men were also shown in a Vine video by Antonio French, a local alderman who was perhaps the most prolific citizen journalist during tense protests Sunday and Monday. French's six-second videos of tear gas in the streets of Ferguson were picked up by CNN and other news outlets -- giving audiences at home a raw, close-up view of the situation. "For the most part, social media has helped bring home the impact of this death in the local Ferguson community in a way that traditional media probably could not have," said David Clinch, the executive editor of Storyful, a company that specializes in finding and verifying newsworthy material on the Web. What we know about Michael Brown's shooting . There have also been online attempts to hold traditional media outlets accountable. The best example of this is the Twitter hashtag #IfTheyGunnedMeDown, which posed the rhetorical question, "If they gunned me down, what photos would the media use to portray me and my life?" The hashtag was born after a photo of Brown circulated over the weekend. Some saw the teenager holding up a peace sign; others speculated that it was a gang sign. Resentment and disappointment about media portrayals of African-Americans was evident in the commentary about the use of the photo. Yesha Callahan, a writer for The Root, wrote that Brown's death "has once again shown that the narrative the media paints surrounding black people in America more often than not includes depicting us as violent thugs with gang and drug affiliations." On Twitter, contributors to #IfTheyGunnedMeDown shared pairs of photos -- one stereotypical or unsavory, another showing the same person on graduation day or surrounded by family. The same site, however, was also a tool for inflammatory rumor-mongering. Monday night, for instance, some Twitter users shared false claims that another citizen had been shot by police. And, according to local reports, social media erroneously identified a police officer as the one who shot Brown. "It is very important to be careful in stories like this, when emotions are running high, to make sure that information and content is verified," said Clinch, who formerly worked at CNN. Clinch said he has spotted instances of people sharing images and saying they were from Ferguson, when in fact they were from years-old protests in other states. Teen was two days away from starting college . Perhaps the best example of the interplay between amateur and professional media is also one of the rare bits of good news to come from the current unrest in Ferguson: A photo of local residents cleaning up one of the locations that was looted on Sunday night went viral on Monday: . I saw a number of complaints on Twitter along the lines of "the traditional media will never show you THIS side of the story." But the photo was originally shared on Facebook with a small group of friends -- it went viral with the help of local reporters and television stations. Some of the volunteers were subsequently interviewed by a local newspaper, the Riverfront Times, widely amplifying their act and the message therein. "We just all put our heads down and got to work," one of the volunteers, Kathryn Banks, told the newspaper. "We'd felt hopeless and helpless watching everything unfold on the news the night before. This was a way we could give back. We felt like there was something we could do."
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| Twitter, other social media light up with firsthand accounts of protests in Ferguson, Missouri . Social media users have drawn attention to details the traditional media have missed . However, such impassioned reporting has also spawned speculation, and major errors . It's important to check your facts "when emotions are running high," says verification specialist . | train |
33603 | Article: Pretoria, South Africa (CNN) -- Reeva Steenkamp told Oscar Pistorius she was afraid of him and his temper less than three weeks before he shot and killed her, the judge in his murder trial was told Monday. "I'm scared of you sometimes, of how you snap at me," the South African model told Pistorius in a long chat message. "You have picked on me incessantly," she wrote, calling Pistorius "nasty" after he apparently accused her of flirting with someone at a party. "I was not flirting with anyone today and I feel sick that you suggested that," she told him via WhatsApp, according to the police officer who downloaded their chats after Pistorius shot and killed her. "You do everything to throw tantrums," she said, concluding the message: "I'm certainly very unhappy and sad." Police Capt. Francois Moller, who downloaded the messages from Steenkamp's iPhone, said that 90% of the chats between the two were normal and loving. But there were several that accused Pistorius of jealousy and possessiveness. Less than a week before he killed her, she wrote him another long message after he apparently lost his temper with her as they left a public event together. She reached the exit before he did, she wrote, adding: "I didn't think you would criticize me for doing that, especially so loudly that others could hear.... I regard myself as a lady and I didn't feel like one after we left." Pistorius admits that he killed Steenkamp, firing four shots through a closed door in his house in the early hours of February 14, 2013. Three hit her, with the last one probably killing her almost instantly, according to the pathologist who performed the autopsy. But Pistorius says he thought she was a nighttime intruder in his pitch-black house and believed he was firing in self-defense. He pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the messages . 'Terrified screaming' Moller's testimony came after a neighbor of Pistorius said on the witness stand that she heard "terrified, terrified screaming" the morning the Olympian killed his girlfriend. Questioned by prosecutor Gerrie Nel, Anette Stipp said she awoke early the morning of February 14, 2013, and heard "terrified, terrified screaming ... It sounds to me as if there's a family murder, why else would she scream like that." Stipp described hearing a series of three shots, a woman screaming, also a man screaming, and then three more shots before the screaming stopped. Her husband, Dr. Johan Stipp, testified earlier in the trial. The trial was originally scheduled to last until March 20 but will now continue until the middle of May, the South African court hearing the case said Sunday. Trial extended to mid-May . The trial, which entered its fourth week on Monday, will continue until April 4, then break for a one-week recess before resuming from April 14 until May 16, the Pretoria court announced in a written statement. It said "all parties involved" had agreed to the dates. The trial began March 3. There has been intense media interest in the case in South Africa and beyond. Pistorius first achieved global fame as an outstanding double amputee sprinter who ran with special prostheses that earned him the nickname "Blade Runner." Judge Thokozile Masipa will decide the verdict with the help of two lay people called assessors. South Africa does not have jury trials. In South Africa, premeditated murder carries a mandatory life sentence with a minimum of 25 years. Pistorius also could get five years for each of two unrelated gun indictments and 15 years for a firearms charge he also faces. If he isn't convicted of premeditated murder, the sprinter could face a lesser charge of culpable homicide, a crime based on negligence. The sentence for culpable homicide is at the judge's discretion. Almost the entire trial has been televised, though individual witnesses can choose not to be shown on television. CNN's Ed Payne and CNN legal analyst Kelly Phelps contributed to this report.
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| NEW: Chat messages show Reeva was afraid of Pistorius sometimes . Prosecutor Gerrie Nel is known for surprises, including hints his case may be nearly over . Pistorius is accused of intentionally killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013 . Pistorius says he thought she was an intruder and shot in self-defense . | train |
224563 | Article: By . Richard Spillett . The daughter of a mentally-ill Italian woman who was forced to undergo a caesarean section while visiting the UK has been adopted by a couple in Britain, it has emerged. One-year-old Child P was born after social services in Essex applied to the courts to forcibly deliver her because of fears over mother Alessandra Pacchieri's mental health. The shocking case, which was at first shrouded in secrecy, led to the country's top family judge, Sir James Munby, to call for family courts to be more open. Alessandra Pacchieri was forced to undergo a caesarean after coming to the UK for a training course and her daughter was taken into care . The senior judge has now disclosed that he made an adoption order for the child earlier this month, meaning Miss Pacchieri is unlikely to see her daughter until she is 18. Following the forced caesarean, Miss Pacchieri accused the family courts of 'invading my body and stealing my baby'. She added: 'Something very unfair has been done to me. I am fighting to get my daughter back and I never want another innocent mother in your country to suffer as I have.' But in her last message to the court last month, Miss Paccheri, who has not seen her daughter since May 2013, did not challenge the adoption. Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, said the case demonstrated the 'pressing need for radical changes' in the family courts and Court of Protection . She wrote: 'Me personally, I am . trying to forget this bad experience I had in England. I love my . daughter and I pray to see her one day again.' Child P, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was born in August 2012, two months after Miss Pacchieri was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. The 35-year-old Italian, who suffers from bipolar disorder, is reported to have come to Britain whilst pregnant to attend a training course with an airline at Stansted Airport in Essex but stopped taking medication and was taken into the care of a health trust. The Court of Protection then gave the trust permission for doctors to carry out a caesarean section and the newborn child was taken into care by Essex social services. The following October, Essex County Council was given court permission to place Child P for adoption, and in November 2013 she went to live with a couple, who have now formally adopted her. Sir James said both Miss Pacchieri and the child's father, who has never seen her, were sent written notice and emailed by the county council about the adoption hearing on April 1, but did not attend and were not represented. He referred to a 70-page confidential report which stated Child P has 'a strong and positive bond' with her new adoptive parents and she presented as 'a very happy and content little girl' who is 'very affectionate' towards the couple, called Mr and Mrs X in court. The judge said: 'Mr and Mrs X are good and loving people. They are admirably equipped to meet P's needs now and in the future. P is obviously thriving in their care and doing very well. 'In all the circumstances, P's welfare throughout her life requires - demands - that she be adopted. Nothing else will do.' At an earlier hearing, the judge bemoaned the fact that, at the start of the case, 'none of the relevant information was in the public domain in this country'. Details of the Court of Protection's decision in the case were originally kept secret . He added: 'This case must surely stand as final, stark and irrefutable demonstration of the pressing need for radical changes in the way in which both the family courts and Court of Protection approach what, for shorthand, I shall refer to as transparency.' Since the judge's comments last December, there has been increase in the number of family judgments made available to journalists and the media. Details of the Court of Protection decision to allow a caesarian section remained secret for months, and there was a long delay in the public learning a judge had declared that doctors should be allowed to force Ms Pacchieri to have a caesarian section because a natural delivery risked rupturing her womb. The judge had said there were concerns that if Ms Pacchieri was uncooperative when she went into labour, doctors would be unable to monitor the baby's heartbeat and to see whether Ms Pacchieri's womb might rupture. He authorised 'reasonable restraint' to perform the C-section safely.
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| Mother came to UK in 2012 but was later sectioned under Mental Health Act . Social services then got court order to carry out forced caesarean section . Secret case led to public outcry and a top judge's calls for system to change . One-year-old girl has now been taken into adoption in the UK, judge reveals . | train |
76473 | Article: The body of a woman who vanished nine weeks ago without shoes, money or her phone has been found in a Utah river five miles from her home. Kayelyn Louder, 30, had not been seen since September 27, when she was captured on surveillance camera leaving her Murray condo barefoot in the heavy rain. On Monday, workers inspecting drainage pipes in the Jordan River in West Valley City found her decomposed body partially submerged. She was identified by dental records on Tuesday. Her cause of death is still undetermined and authorities are not sure how she ended up in the river, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. A creek that leads to the river runs behind Louder's home but investigators believe the it was too shallow to carry her body five miles away, Fox13 reported. Scroll down for video . Tragic: Kayelyn Louder, 30, (pictured left and right) vanished from her home in Murray, Utah in September and her body has now been found in a river five miles away. Authorities do not yet know how it got there . In the hours before she went missing, Louder had contacted 911 to report a fight at a wedding and then an intruder in her apartment - although police found no evidence of either. She did not have any history of mental health issues although her father said she had experienced 'a little bit of depression' due to her recent employment status. 'She's been in and out of jobs for the last year,' Jesse Louder told KSL after her disappearance. Investigators have said that the surveillance footage shows her talking excitedly. It appears that her black Chinese pug Phyllis is in the video with her, but the dog was later found unharmed. After stepping out of the final frame of the footage, she was not seen again. Scene: Her body was found by workers inspecting pipes in the Jordan River in West Valley City, pictured . Heartbreaking: The discovery on Monday brings some closure to her family after nine weeks of searches . 'We don't know what happened,' Allen Robins, a private investigator for the Louder family, told Fox. 'No one else saw her. No one has any other details as to what had happened from when she left that frame until [Monday].' A roommate alerted authorities after she realized she had not heard from Louder, known as 'Kiki' to her friends, in a while. Following her disappearance, friends and family launched a massive search for the woman through social media and raised more than $8,000 online to help the efforts. Shortly after news that her body had been found, her family released a statement. 'We are broken hearted with the news of Kayelyn's body being found, but are also grateful to know where she is,' it said. Last sighting: She was captured on surveillance footage on September 27 but has not been seen since . Loved: She had no history of mental illness but it emerged that she called 911 multiple times about non-existent crimes in the hours before she vanished. Her father said she had been low about her job . 'This has been an extremely difficult 9+ weeks for all involved. We hope that through all of our efforts that she has been able to see how much she is loved and cared for. 'We are forever grateful to the volunteers who have helped us in countless ways over the past 9 weeks. We are amazed at your love and dedication to our family. 'While finding her brings some closure we still have many unanswered questions and will not rest until we are able to fully understand what happened.' A candlelight vigil will be held in remembrance of Kayelyn in Murray Park at 5.15pm on Thursday. See below for video .
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| Kayelyn Louder was last seen on surveillance footage wandering away from her home in the rain on September 27 . On Monday, her body was found five miles away in the Jordan River . It is not yet clear how it got there; there is a creek that leads to the river behind her home, but investigators believe it is too shallow to carry her . Before she went missing, she called 911 multiple times about non-existent crimes but she had no history of mental illness . | train |
177863 | Article: By . Ruth Styles . With yards of bunting and flags festooning the shops, London's Regent Street has taken on an unusually colourful appearance ahead of next week's Coronation celebrations. Sunday is the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen and the capital is gearing up for several days of festivities, although the main event is on Tuesday when the Queen and the Royal family will attend a special service at Westminster Abbey. Regent Street, which formed part of the procession route during the 1953 Coronation, is marking the occasion with a display of 189 purple and gold flags. Magnificent: London's Regent Street is festooned with royal purple flags ahead of Tuesday's celebrations . Pageantry: The Queen's golden coach processes along the thoroughfare on the way to her coronation in 1953 . A right royal success: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh appear on the balcony at Buckingham Palace . Change: While the architecture remains the same, the cars that whiz down the street have had an update . And as the stunning pictures of the London . street show, the capital would still be a familiar place for the . Londoners who thronged the streets 60 years ago. In a photo taken from a similar angle in 1953, Regent Street looks almost identical to the 2013 version, although the cars and buses have changed. The Coronation itself took place 16 months . after the Queen acceded to the throne, allowing a period of mourning for . her father King George VI and time to get the detailed preparations in . place. It was a day of pomp and pageantry as thousands took to the streets despite the rainy weather to see the Queen’s procession. An estimated 27 million people in . Britain watched the deeply religious ceremony on the television, while more than 8,200 guests were . seated in the Abbey to witness the historic proceedings. The 60th anniversary of the Queen’s . coronation in 2013 is set to be a more low-key affair than last year's Diamond Jubilee, with commemorations . centering on the Queen’s return to her Coronation church with a service . for 2,000 guests in the Abbey on June 4. Joined by a supporting cast of . royals including the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess . of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, the . Queen will listen to an address by the Archbishop of Canterbury and a . reading by Prime Minister David Cameron. The Queen as yet has no public events in the diary for the actual anniversary on Sunday when she is expected to be at Windsor. In the summer, a four-day Coronation Festival is being held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace from July 11 to July 14. Pomp: Trumpeters play during the unveiling of the purple and gold bunting in London's Regent Street . Family affair: Senior royals, including Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cambridge will attend the celebrations . Celebration: Enthusiastic well-wishers line The Mall the night before the 1953 Coronation procession . Momentous: The Queen, sitting on the St. Edwards Chair, is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury . Organised by the Royal Warrant Holders . Association, the ticketed event, which has now sold out, will showcase . over 200 of the brands which have supplied goods or services for at . least five years to the Households of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh . or the Prince of Wales. Galas in the evening will include performances by Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Katie Melua and The Feeling. Westminster . Abbey is also staging a number of events to mark the milestone . including Coronation! - a photography exhibition, which runs until . September 27 and charts the preparations at the Abbey ahead of the . Coronation . For its annual . summer opening this year, Buckingham Palace will stage a special . exhibition dedicated to the coronation and display the coronation . outfits worn by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. The London Eye is renaming its second pod the Coronation Capsule with a plaque-unveiling ceremony on Sunday. Amid . the celebrations, the royals are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their . newest member who will one day be crowned at their own coronation. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby - a future king or queen - is due in July. Winner: The Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands with Blackpool's Stanley Matthews before the 1953 Cup Final . Horror: The 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, on board their troopship bound for the Korean War . Everest: Edmund Hillary (left) and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay (right), with Colonel John Hunt in Katmandu, Nepal . Along with the Coronation, 1953 saw epic sporting achievements, with . England winning the Ashes for the first time in 19 years while the . champion flat jockey Sir Gordon Richards won the Derby on his 28th and . last attempt. In the FA Cup Final, Stanley Matthews’ inspirational . performance during Blackpool’s 4-3 win against Bolton Wanderers led to . the match being dubbed the 'Matthews Final'. Then on the morning of the Coronation - . much to the delight of the Royal Family - came the news that the . British Everest Expedition had succeeded in reaching the summit of the . world’s highest mountain. But 1953 was not without tragedy. There were floods on England’s east coast, where more than 300 people . lost their lives. The new Queen spent much of February touring the . stricken areas, meeting those affected. Victory: Fans surge on the pitch at The Oval as England win the Ashes at home for the first time in 19 years . Disaster: Unrelenting flood waters devastate the village of Zijpe on the Dutch island of Schouwen in 1953 . Comfort: The Queen greets crowds in Tilbury, Essex, which was devastated by flooding in the Coronation year . Winston Churchill presided over a . Conservative government and there was still rationing for staple . foodstuffs such as sugar, eggs and sausages. Britain’s cities remained scarred by . the German bombing. Bomb sites were used as car parks or playgrounds but . there was insufficient wealth to rebuild completely. The world political situation remained to be volatile, with communism in the East the new perceived . enemy to the capitalist West. The Korean War was raging into its third . year, with British troops fighting alongside a multinational force, . including Americans and Australians. On July 27, 1953, an armistice was . signed, by which point more than 1,000 British servicemen had lost their . lives. American singer Frankie Laine (left) arrives at Heathrow to tour a country still ruled by Winston Churchill . New Elizabethans: The Queen with her Maids of Honour after the Coronation, almost 60 years ago . The St Edward’s Crown, made in . 1661, was the crown placed on the Queen’s head during the Coronation . service. In its current form, it was first used by Charles II but it is . thought that the lower part might be from Edward the Confessor’s crown. The orb, also made in 1661, is a . globe of gold surrounded by a cross girdled by a band of diamonds, . emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls with a large amethyst at the . summit. The Coronation ring, also known as . The Wedding Ring of England, was worn by the Queen on the fourth finger . of her right hand in accordance with tradition. It was made for the . Coronation of King William IV in 1831.
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| The London street is festooned with 189 purple and gold flags . Regent Street was part of the parade route during the Coronation . Celebrations are to include a service at Westminster Abbey . | train |
64077 | Article: Pope Benedict XVI may be looking forward to a well-earned retirement this week, but there is at least one thing he will surely miss about his current office - his flashy red shoes. New details of how he will be treated after his retirement on Thursday emerged today, as it was revealed he will take the title of 'emeritus pope' and will continue to be called 'His Holiness'. Although Benedict will no longer be allowed to wear the red leather shoes that are one of the most recognisable papal symbols, he will continue to wear the white robes which are associated with the Pope. Snappy dresser: Pope Benedict XVI wearing his traditional red shoes while meeting then Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams during his visit to Britain in 2010 . Losing out: His Holiness will no longer don his trademark footwear after he retires on Thursday . The pope's title and what he would wear have been a major source of speculation ever since Benedict stunned the world and announced he would resign on Thursday, the first pontiff to do so in 600 years. Reverend Federico Lombardi, a Vatican spokesman, said Benedict himself had made the decision in consultation with others, settling on 'Your Holiness Benedict XVI' and either 'emeritus pope' or 'emeritus Roman pontiff'. In the two weeks since Benedict's resignation announcement, Vatican officials had suggested that Benedict would resume wearing the traditional black garb of a cleric and would use the title 'emeritus bishop of Rome' so as to not create confusion with the future pope. Benedict's decision to call himself emeritus pope and to keep wearing white will fan concern voiced privately by some cardinals about the awkward reality of having two popes living within the Vatican walls. Adding to the concern is the fact that Benedict's trusted secretary, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, will be serving both pontiffs - living with Benedict at a monastery inside the Vatican and working in the new Pope's household. Stepping down: Benedict leading Sunday prayers for the last time before leaving his office . Benedict has made it clear he is retiring to a lifetime of prayer and meditation 'hidden from the world'. Pope Emeritus is a title that has been coined to cover the near-unprecedented presence of a retired Pope. The word 'emeritus' enables someone of status such as a professor who has handed over their position to retain their former rank in their title. The Pope has two days left before he takes the historic step of becoming the first pontiff in six centuries to step down instead of ruling for life. He will be known as 'pope emeritus Benedict XVI' or 'Roman Pontiff emeritus Benedict XVI', be addressed as 'Your Holiness', and be referred to as 'His Holiness Benedict XVI'. This means that after the election of the new pope next month there will be two men with the title 'holiness' in the Vatican at the same time. However, he still will be very present . in the tiny Vatican city-state, where his new home is right next door to . the Vatican Radio and has a view of the dome of St Peter's Basilica. In the absence of his red shoes, Benedict has taken a liking to a pair of hand-crafted brown loafers made for him by artisans in Leon, Mexico, and given to him during his 2012 visit. Mr Lombardi also elaborated on the College of Cardinals meetings that will take place after the papacy becomes vacant - crucial gatherings in which cardinals will discuss the problems facing the church and set a date for the start of the conclave to elect Benedict's successor. The first meeting is not expected until Monday, since the official convocation to cardinals to come to Rome will only go out on Friday - the first day of what's known as the 'sede vacante,' or the vacancy between papacies. In all, 115 cardinals under the age of 80 are expected in Rome for the conclave to vote on who should become the next pope. Benedict yesterday gave the cardinals the go-ahead to move up the start date of the conclave, abolishing the traditional 15-day waiting period. Preparations: A priest in St Peter's Square this week ahead of the Pope's retirement . Mr Lombardi also further described Benedict's final 48 hours as Pope. On Tuesday, he was packing, arranging for documents to be sent to the various archives at the Vatican and separating out the personal papers he will take with him into retirement. On Wednesday, Benedict will hold his final public general audience in St Peter's Square - an event that has already seen 50,000 ticket requests. On Thursday, the Pope meets with his cardinals in the morning and then flies by helicopter at 5pm to Castel Gandolfo, the papal residence south of Rome. He will greet parishioners there from the palazzo's loggia - his final public act as pope. At 8pm, the exact time at which his retirement becomes official, the Swiss Guards standing outside the doors of the palazzo at Castel Gandolfo will go off duty, their service protecting the head of the Catholic Church now finished.
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| Pope will be known as 'His Holiness' and will continue to wear white robes . But he has to give up red leather shoes and will adopt brown loafers . Timetable for Benedict's last two days in office revealed by spokesman . | train |
62134 | Article: American Jason Millard has been disqualified from next week's US Open after belatedly calling a penalty on himself in qualifying. Millard, who qualified in Memphis, Tennessee on June 2, was playing his third shot on the 18th hole of Colonial Country Club's North Course - his 27th hole of the day - when the penalty occurred. Out: Millard's mistake in Memphis was a costly one . 'I'm pretty sure I grounded my club in the bunker,' said Millard, who was not disqualified until June 7. 'I didn't see anything for sure but I felt something and I saw a small indentation. 'It happened so fast I really don't know 100 per cent, but deep down I believe I did. I couldn't find peace about it. For five days I practised and I couldn't get it off my mind. 'It's heart-breaking but what I was feeling in my heart didn't feel right. It's the right decision and I am sticking with it.' Daniel B Burton, USGA vice president and chairman of the championship committee, said: 'We commend Jason for bringing this matter to our attention. At this time we have no recourse but to disqualify him under the Rules of Golf and specifically Rule 34-1b.' Rule 34-1b effectively states that a competitor must be disqualified after the competition has closed if he has returned a score which failed to include a penalty which, before the competition closed, he knew he had incurred. Millard is replaced in the field at Pinehurst by American amateur Sam Love, the second alternate from the same qualifying site. Heart-broken: Millard has been forced out of a Pinehurst appearance . Huge prize: The second major of the year is played on Pinehurst's hallowed turf this week .
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| Millard call penalty on himself five days later . The 25-year-old says 'heart-breaking' decision was the right one . He will be replaced at Pinehurst by US amateur Sam Love . US Open starts on Thursday . | train |
279299 | Article: By . Tamara Abraham . PUBLISHED: . 14:35 EST, 9 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 14:41 EST, 9 April 2013 . A shoot featuring Kate Upton playing nurse to a baby tiger, lion and gibbon has sparked anger from animal rights activists. The Harper's Bazaar spread, titled The Animal Nursery, was styled by Carine Roitfeld and will appear in all 26 international editions of the magazine. But PETA argues that the endangered animals are being treated like props. In a statement published on Fashionista.com, the organization singled out the young gibbon as being particularly vulnerable. Fashion gone wild? Kate Upton poses with a three-month-old tiger in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar. But animal rights activists have voiced concern over the feline's welfare . It read: 'The gibbon featured in the photographs is an infant and should be . with his mother at all times. Besides the emotional trauma that he has . undoubtedly suffered as a result of the separation, his delicate immune . system is still developing, and he is susceptible to illnesses that . humans carry. 'All the animals in the photographs are endangered and . should be protected, rather than being treated like props.' Suzie Dundas USA Communications Manager for the World Society for the Protection of Animals also expressed reservations. 'Though Carine Roitfeld may have had the best intentions, the animals used in this ad are endangered, exotic animals – they're not domesticated and shouldn’t be viewed as cuddly pets,' she told MailOnline. Monkey business: A seven-month-old gibbon also featured in the high fashion shoot, and was provided by the Miami-based Zoological Wildlife Foundation . Nurse Kate: The supermodel plays carer to the young endangered animals while posing in Chanel . 'Even if these animals were sourced legally, the global exotic pet trade involves capturing, killing, and harming animals to remove them from the wild for breeding or – in the case of these ads – entertainment. It is in the nature of these animals to be wild, and this ad could misrepresent to consumers how dangerous (and endangered) they truly are.' 'These animals are hand-raised by . humans because the mother has rejected them. Without us, they would not have survived' The three-month-old tiger and the seven-month-old gibbon featured in the shoot were provided by the Miami-based Zoological Wildlife Foundation, which was furious about the PETA accusations. ZWF Vice President Maria Tabraue told MailOnline that its animals are captive-born for at least five generations. 'These [animals] are hand-raised by . humans because the mother has rejected them,' she explained, adding that . without the organization's help, they would not have survived. Small wonder: A baby leopard also featured in the Carine Roitfeld-styled shoot, though it was not supplied by the Zoological Wildlife Foundation . 'They have the care of two full time veterinarians, and get the same respect, love and passion as a human being,' she added. Of the animals' treatment on photo shoots, she added: 'These animals are always accompanied by professional, licensed handlers.' The ZWF hopes that its words will reassure commenters who have voiced concern about the animals' welfare. Defense: The Zoological Wildlife Foundation says its animals are captive-born for at least five generations, and are hand-raised by humans because the mother has rejected them . Initial reactions to the shoot were extreme. One wrote on Fashionista.com: 'I will no longer be buying Harpers after this.' Another added: 'This is disgusting use of an endangered infant primate to sell clothes. This poor gibbon was no doubt ripped from its mother in the wild, just to become the play item of a dumb fashion model. Really… what is the matter with people??' And a third acerbically read: 'Endangered primates as accessories?! Makes the model unattractive, the stylist talentless, and the magazine more valuable as toilet paper.'
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| The Harper's Bazaar spread was styled by Carine Roitfeld and will appear in all 26 international editions of the magazine . | train |
282910 | Article: Actress Karen Black's long and public battle with cancer has ended with her death, her agent said Thursday. Black, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1970 film "Five Easy Pieces," was 74. "She was a stellar person in every area of her life," agent Sarabeth Schedeen wrote. "Smart funny talented tenacious supportive and loving. Everyone who knew her will miss her." Black took her fight to overcome her illness to a crowd-funding website earlier this year, raising thousands of dollars to pay for treatments she hoped to get in Europe. Her husband posted a message to donors Wednesday -- just hours before her death -- explaining that over the last months her "health continued to deteriorate at an alarming pace." "She became bed-bound: the spreading cancer having eaten away part of a vertebra and nerves in her lower back," husband Stephen Eckelberry wrote. "Her left leg stopped functioning. We could not go to Europe as we had hoped. It would have been almost impossible to travel to the airport. So we brought alternative treatments to her bedside." Black survived weeks longer than doctors predicted, he said. "I can't tell you how many times doctors and nurses have pulled me aside and told me that I better start hospice, as she was about to die." She was placed in a nursing facility by the Motion Picture Television Fund recently, he said. Eckelberry, a filmmaker, said he captured her struggle over the past three years on film. "I hadn't planned on doing anything with the footage, until a few weeks ago, Karen reached out to her old friend, Elliot Mintz," he wrote. "Elliot is considered a media guru who has offered advice to dozens of famous clients over the years including Karen." As a result, Black filmed a "deeply moving and candid conversation" with Mintz at her bedside on June 21, which could be released on "the right platform for some kind of presentation." Black studied under famed acting coach Lee Strasberg in New York early in her career, while she acted on stage in off-Broadway productions in the early 1960s. She made her Broadway debut in "The Playroom" in 1965. Her big screen career began with Francis Ford Coppola's "You're a Big Boy Now" in 1966, but it was her acting opposite Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in "Easy Rider" that brought her attention in 1969. She was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her work with Jack Nicholson in "Five Easy Pieces" a year later. Black played a jewel thief in Alfred Hitchcock's last movie, the 1976 film "Family Plot." People we've lost in 2013 .
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| "She was a stellar person in every area of her life," he agent says . Black took her fight to overcome cancer to a crowd-funding website . Her "health continued to deteriorate at an alarming pace" recently, her husband says . Black was nominated for Oscar for her role in the 1970 film "Five Easy Pieces" | train |
305150 | Article: CLICK HERE to read Sportsmail's full interview with Steven Gerrard as the Liverpool captain talks Balotelli, Sturridge... and the future (you will be surprised by what he says!) Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has never been one to shirk a difficult question or keep quiet when his team haven't played well. As his Liverpool side look to find their way out of what has been a difficult start to the 2014-15 Premier League season, the 34-year-old has been speaking openly about his future, Mario Balotelli, Daniel Sturridge and why Luis Suarez should be a front runner for the Ballon d'Or. Here, Sportsmail gathers the best 10 quotes from our Gerrard interview. Steven Gerrard (right) tells Sportsmail his thoughts on Mario Balotelli, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez . GERRARD ON HIS FUTURE . 'I certainly won’t be retiring this summer. I will play beyond this season. We will have to wait and see if that’s at Liverpool or somewhere else. That’s Liverpool’s decision. If they don’t come then I will see what’s out there.’ GERRARD ON RONALDO . ‘Coaches have always said to me there are times no tactics, or anything you can do, will stop quality football. ‘That first Madrid goal (against Liverpool at Anfield), very few in the world can finish that. I applaud that goal, a magical goal by a magical player. Liverpool skipper Gerrard believes Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is a 'magical player' ‘The first I saw Ronaldo was in a friendly against Manchester United, for Sporting Lisbon. He tore the back out of John O’Shea. I felt sorry for him. It’s been interesting to see him progress, improving year by year. I think he has changed from being an individual player out wide — a showman who sometimes did skill that didn’t always hurt you — to being more direct and lethal. ‘In the old days he could be stopped. I saw Ashley Cole mark him out of the game. John Arne Riise used to do well against him. ‘Now he does all his work around the box, between the lines where you can’t pick him. I’ve never seen a player improve year by year so quickly.’ ON SUAREZ . ‘He scored 31 goals and was voted best player in the hardest league in the world. Why’s he not on the Ballon d’Or list? Incredible.’ Luis Suarez deserves to be challenging Ronaldo for this year's Ballon d'Or, claims Gerrard . Suarez scored 31 goals for Liverpool last season before leaving for Barcelona . ON STURRIDGE . ‘Ability-wise he is possibly the No 1 (English) striker I’ve played with, when you talk about speed, sharpness and skill and different types of goals. Some of the things he does in training blow me away.' ON BALOTELLI . ‘I like the guy . . . he likes being the main man up front. If he wants that at Liverpool you have to score goals. Yes, it seems he likes the attention, he likes being the main man up front. 'He loves the social media and loves talking to supporters and if he wants that at Liverpool you have to score goals. He will know that. And if he didn’t know it coming in then he will know it now.’ Gerrard has hailed Daniel Sturridge as 'possibly the No 1 English striker' he has played with . The Liverpool skipper likes Mario Balotelli and believes the striker knows he will have to score more goals . ON FITNESS . 'When I’m training off the pitch I normally do three weight sessions each day to improve my upper-body strength and one working on my lower body to improve leg strength. I also do two core or Pilates sessions to increase my flexibility.' ON PRESSURE . ‘We are being judged all the time and you have to accept it and embrace it and enjoy the pressure. That’s what I have learned to do ever since I was 19. I had to. There is no hiding place. People will point fingers.’ ON THE TOP FOUR . ‘To get into the top four we have to stop conceding stupid goals. But that is something Brendan is addressing and I can assure all the Liverpool fans out there we will improve and we will get better.’ The 34-year-old midfielder has learned to enjoy the pressure of playing at Anfield . Gerrard insists the 'slipped' chant from opposition fans drives him on to perform better . Gerrard (left) slips to let in Demba Ba to score against Chelsea . ON 'SLIPPED' CHANT . ‘Does it affect me? No, it drives me on to perform better. It has taken time to recover from last season, of course. For players and supporters. It was a huge setback when we fell short. It hit me hard.' ON HIS ROLE AS CAPTAIN . ‘I think when you are captain and you’re asked a question in front of the cameras you have to be honest, or what is the point in speaking? Players who say the wrong thing, or lie, or twist what is really happening out there . . . what is the point? I’d rather not go and speak. Basle was an honest appraisal.' The former England captain (centre) believes honesty is a key part of being a strong eader . VIDEO Rodgers dismisses Balotelli questions with a smile .
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| Steven Gerrard discusses Liverpool strikers past and present . Gerrard backs Daniel Sturridge to become Liverpool icon . Mario Balotelli knows he must score goals, claims Gerrard . Liverpool captain reveals 'slipped' chant drives him on . The 34-year-old claims Luis Suarez deserves to challenge for Ballon d'Or . | train |
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