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Former rap music mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight's collapsed in a Los Angeles courtroom this afternoon after a judge ordered he be held on $25million bail in a murder case. Knight's attorney Matthew Fletcher said his client, who is diabetic and has a blood clot, told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday. Fletcher said Knight, 49, hit his head on a chair when he fell after the bail hearing. Scroll down for video . Medical emergency: Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies rush to assist Marion 'Suge' Knight, as he suddenly fainted during an appearance in court for a bail review hearing in his murder case in Los Angeles Friday . Purported injury: Knight's attorney said his client hit his head on a chair when he fell . Was it sticker shock? The rap mogul fainted after a judge set his bail at $25million in light of his violent history . On his own two feet: Knight walked unassisted when he was brought to court for his bail hearing . Bailiffs cleared the courtroom after Knight's medical episode and paramedics were seen going into the courtroom a few minutes later. Fletcher said Knight was unconscious when the lawyer left the courtroom and an update on his condition was not immediately available. Knight fell while deputies were bringing him back into the courtroom after Fletcher asked a judge to reconvene a hearing and issue an order that Knight be given his medication. The attorney said Knight is being kept in solitary confinement without proper access to medication. 'He's being treated worse than Charles Manson,' Fletcher said. A prosecutor said she believed the defendant staged the fainting spell 'in front of the cameras,' reported the Los Angeles Times. Earlier this month, Knight was hospitalized after complaining during a court hearing that he was suffering from blindness. In all, he's been taken away from the courthouse by ambulance four times. Since his arrest in late January, Knight has been complaining of his treatment in jail, claiming that he was being kept in solitary confinement, deprived of hot water and blankets, and seldom allowed to bathe. Talking to NBC Los Angeles, Matthew Fletcher said that moments before his client's collapse, Knight appeared ill and said he had not been given his medication. 'He was dripping sweat, like someone poured a bucket of water on him,' the lawyer said. Dripping sweat: Knight, 49, appeared extremely sweaty in court during Friday's turbulent bail hearing . Ailing man: The murder suspect, pictured in court left and right, is diabetic and has a blood clot . Knight stands accused of intentionally running down two men with a pickup truck at a Los Angeles area burger stand January 29 following an argument on the set of a commercial for the film Straight Outta Compton. Terry Carter, 55, was killed after being struck by a Ford F-150, while Cle 'Bone' Sloan, 51, survived his injuries. The 49-year-old co-founder of Death Row Records has pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen set bail for Knight at a whopping $25million after Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Barnes noted that Knight was on bail in a robbery case at the time of the hit-and-run crash. Knight's attorney argued that his bail should be set at $2million, telling the judge that had his name not been Suge Knight, prosecutors 'wouldn't have filed the case.' In seeking the multimillion-dollar bail, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed an extensive motion of 295 pages of legal papers and supporting material portraying Knight as a career criminal and repeated violator of probation and parole dating back to 1987. The motion alleges that Knight is ‘physically incapable of stopping his violent criminal behavior’ and that since being released from prison in 2002 he ‘has continued his repugnant life of crime.’ Claim of mistreatment: Knight's attorney Matthew Fletcher said his client told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday . Cle 'Bone' Sloan (left) and Terry Carter (right) were the victims of the hit-and-run. Carter died of his injuries, while Sloan is recovering and allegedly told police that he 'f***** up' Knight before being run over . The documents also alleged that Knight is part of an ‘ongoing extortion scheme’ in which new rappers arriving in Los Angeles and Las Vegas are ‘required to pay a “tax"’ to Knight. Knight has pleaded innocent and his lawyers have denied that he intentionally tried to kill Carter and Sloan. Matthew Fletcher also says Knight is blind in his left eye and may not have seen clearly during the incident. Knight has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and could face 25 years to life in prison under California's so-called three-strikes law if he is convicted at trial . | Knight's attorney said his client, who is diabetic and has a blood clot, told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday .
Knight hit his head on a chair when he fell after the bail hearing in Los Angeles court .
'He's being treated worse than Charles Manson,' defense attorney Matthew Fletcher said .
Knight, 49, charged with murder and attempted murder for running over two men in LA suburb in January .
District Attorney's Office filed 295-page motion portraying Knight as a career criminal dating back to 1987 . | 3a9d886a0cc8f4ee49e455962d4025003add9d4e | <s>[INST] Former rap music mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight's collapsed in a Los Angeles courtroom this afternoon after a judge ordered he be held on $25million bail in a murder case. Knight's attorney Matthew Fletcher said his client, who is diabetic and has a blood clot, told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday. Fletcher said Knight, 49, hit his head on a chair when he fell after the bail hearing. Scroll down for video . Medical emergency: Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies rush to assist Marion 'Suge' Knight, as he suddenly fainted during an appearance in court for a bail review hearing in his murder case in Los Angeles Friday . Purported injury: Knight's attorney said his client hit his head on a chair when he fell . Was it sticker shock? The rap mogul fainted after a judge set his bail at $25million in light of his violent history . On his own two feet: Knight walked unassisted when he was brought to court for his bail hearing . Bailiffs cleared the courtroom after Knight's medical episode and paramedics were seen going into the courtroom a few minutes later. Fletcher said Knight was unconscious when the lawyer left the courtroom and an update on his condition was not immediately available. Knight fell while deputies were bringing him back into the courtroom after Fletcher asked a judge to reconvene a hearing and issue an order that Knight be given his medication. The attorney said Knight is being kept in solitary confinement without proper access to medication. 'He's being treated worse than Charles Manson,' Fletcher said. A prosecutor said she believed the defendant staged the fainting spell 'in front of the cameras,' reported the Los Angeles Times. Earlier this month, Knight was hospitalized after complaining during a court hearing that he was suffering from blindness. In all, he's been taken away from the courthouse by ambulance four times. Since his arrest in late January, Knight has been complaining of his treatment in jail, claiming that he was being kept in solitary confinement, deprived of hot water and blankets, and seldom allowed to bathe. Talking to NBC Los Angeles, Matthew Fletcher said that moments before his client's collapse, Knight appeared ill and said he had not been given his medication. 'He was dripping sweat, like someone poured a bucket of water on him,' the lawyer said. Dripping sweat: Knight, 49, appeared extremely sweaty in court during Friday's turbulent bail hearing . Ailing man: The murder suspect, pictured in court left and right, is diabetic and has a blood clot . Knight stands accused of intentionally running down two men with a pickup truck at a Los Angeles area burger stand January 29 following an argument on the set of a commercial for the film Straight Outta Compton. Terry Carter, 55, was killed after being struck by a Ford F-150, while Cle 'Bone' Sloan, 51, survived his injuries. The 49-year-old co-founder of Death Row Records has pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen set bail for Knight at a whopping $25million after Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Barnes noted that Knight was on bail in a robbery case at the time of the hit-and-run crash. Knight's attorney argued that his bail should be set at $2million, telling the judge that had his name not been Suge Knight, prosecutors 'wouldn't have filed the case.' In seeking the multimillion-dollar bail, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed an extensive motion of 295 pages of legal papers and supporting material portraying Knight as a career criminal and repeated violator of probation and parole dating back to 1987. The motion alleges that Knight is ‘physically incapable of stopping his violent criminal behavior’ and that since being released from prison in 2002 he ‘has continued his repugnant life of crime.’ Claim of mistreatment: Knight's attorney Matthew Fletcher said his client told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday . Cle 'Bone' Sloan (left) and Terry Carter (right) were the victims of the hit-and-run. Carter died of his injuries, while Sloan is recovering and allegedly told police that he 'f***** up' Knight before being run over . The documents also alleged that Knight is part of an ‘ongoing extortion scheme’ in which new rappers arriving in Los Angeles and Las Vegas are ‘required to pay a “tax"’ to Knight. Knight has pleaded innocent and his lawyers have denied that he intentionally tried to kill Carter and Sloan. Matthew Fletcher also says Knight is blind in his left eye and may not have seen clearly during the incident. Knight has previous convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and could face 25 years to life in prison under California's so-called three-strikes law if he is convicted at trial . [/INST] Knight's attorney said his client, who is diabetic and has a blood clot, told him that he hadn't received any medication since Thursday .
Knight hit his head on a chair when he fell after the bail hearing in Los Angeles court .
'He's being treated worse than Charles Manson,' defense attorney Matthew Fletcher said .
Knight, 49, charged with murder and attempted murder for running over two men in LA suburb in January .
District Attorney's Office filed 295-page motion portraying Knight as a career criminal dating back to 1987 . </s> |
Angel di Maria's old mansion is up for sale - but Manchester United fans need not worry that it means he is on his way out of Old Trafford. The Argentina international has not returned to the £4.15million, luxury six-bedroom pad in the leafy Cheshire village of Prestbury since an attempted break-in at the end of January. He moved with his family to The Lowry Hotel in Manchester city centre where they had a round-the-clock-security team. A general shot of the house that Angel di Maria and his family were staying in up until the break-in that occurred at the end of January . The house has been put up for sale after the Di Marias moved out following the break-in at the end of January . A night-time photograph of the swimming pool inside the mansion which Di Maria was renting . Di Maria's mansion had its own gym included next to the swimming pool at the luxury pad . A photograph of Di Maria's lounge in his mansion which has now been put up for sale by its private owners . The lounge which Di Maria and his family stayed in after he moved to Manchester United from Real Madrid . The kitchen in the luxury six-bedroom £4.15m mansion which Di Maria and his family were renting . A jaccuzzi in the luxury Prestbury mansion used by the Di Marias, which is now being put up for sale by its owner . One of the six bedrooms in the luxury mansion that is now being put up for sale following the break-in . Di Maria and his family will no longer stay at the mansion following the break-in that occurred at the end of January . A photograph of the bathroom in the mansion formerly rented by United's £60m signing Di Maria . Another photograph of the bathroom in the luxury pad that will no longer be rented by Di Maria . The hall in the mansion will no longer be used by the Di Marias as they have now found somewhere else to live . Angel di Maria's drop in form can be put down to the break-in at his house . But Sportsmail understands the Di Marias are no longer at the hotel and have found more long-term alternative accommodation at the Beetham Tower. The 27-year-old winger rented the stunning property, which features an indoor swimming pool, children's TV room, office, gym, changing rooms and apartment for staff, following his £60m switch to Old Trafford. Last month, Di Maria and his family suffered a 'terrifying raid' while inside the house. The player, who has struggled for form since his move from Spain, was reportedly having dinner with his wife, Jorgelina, and children as crooks tried in vain to smash through his patio doors.The three would-be thieves then fled empty-handed after triggering an alarm system. It is understood the house owner is now looking to sell the property but would be open to renting it again. A source said: 'It was a very unfortunate scenario and something that is very, very rare. The house is absolutely beautiful.' The advert, on Rightmove, states: 'Magnificent mansion set in well-manicured grounds in the heart of Prestbury on a private road. Indoor swimming pool with glass panels into the sitting room and hallway which truly envelopes the pool into the heart of the house.' Di Maria and his family are understood to be staying at the Beetham Tower following the break-in at their former mansion . Di Maria pictured with his wife Jorgelina in November 2014, just weeks before the break-in at his home . Di Maria and his wife Jorgelina attend the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich in January 2015 together . United assistant Ryan Giggs insists Di Maria is not suffering from a crisis of confidence, however, and expects him to play a major role in their push for FA Cup glory and Champions League qualification. 'I think his confidence is fine,' Giggs said. 'He's a quality player and we'll be looking for him to produce because it is big game after big game now. 'Players get used to different leagues, sometimes quickly and sometimes it takes a bit of time. He had a really good start to the season but with players who take risks and who can win games it's always difficult to be consistent because they will try things that other players won't do. 'They're capable of doing that and that's why they're match-winners and the best players.' Di Maria has been replaced in Manchester United's last two Premier League games before the end . Di Maria has seen his form drop off in recent months after making a positive start to his career at Old Trafford . | Angel di Maria's rented house was broken in to while he and his family were in the property .
The Manchester United player and his family moved to The Lowry Hotel with a round-the-clock security team .
The luxury six-bedroom mansion is up for sale for £4.15million .
Sportsmail understands the Di Marias have found long-term alternative accommodation at the Beetham Tower .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news . | 5070d6110586c469b6424e937728bea5df24ae0b | <s>[INST] Angel di Maria's old mansion is up for sale - but Manchester United fans need not worry that it means he is on his way out of Old Trafford. The Argentina international has not returned to the £4.15million, luxury six-bedroom pad in the leafy Cheshire village of Prestbury since an attempted break-in at the end of January. He moved with his family to The Lowry Hotel in Manchester city centre where they had a round-the-clock-security team. A general shot of the house that Angel di Maria and his family were staying in up until the break-in that occurred at the end of January . The house has been put up for sale after the Di Marias moved out following the break-in at the end of January . A night-time photograph of the swimming pool inside the mansion which Di Maria was renting . Di Maria's mansion had its own gym included next to the swimming pool at the luxury pad . A photograph of Di Maria's lounge in his mansion which has now been put up for sale by its private owners . The lounge which Di Maria and his family stayed in after he moved to Manchester United from Real Madrid . The kitchen in the luxury six-bedroom £4.15m mansion which Di Maria and his family were renting . A jaccuzzi in the luxury Prestbury mansion used by the Di Marias, which is now being put up for sale by its owner . One of the six bedrooms in the luxury mansion that is now being put up for sale following the break-in . Di Maria and his family will no longer stay at the mansion following the break-in that occurred at the end of January . A photograph of the bathroom in the mansion formerly rented by United's £60m signing Di Maria . Another photograph of the bathroom in the luxury pad that will no longer be rented by Di Maria . The hall in the mansion will no longer be used by the Di Marias as they have now found somewhere else to live . Angel di Maria's drop in form can be put down to the break-in at his house . But Sportsmail understands the Di Marias are no longer at the hotel and have found more long-term alternative accommodation at the Beetham Tower. The 27-year-old winger rented the stunning property, which features an indoor swimming pool, children's TV room, office, gym, changing rooms and apartment for staff, following his £60m switch to Old Trafford. Last month, Di Maria and his family suffered a 'terrifying raid' while inside the house. The player, who has struggled for form since his move from Spain, was reportedly having dinner with his wife, Jorgelina, and children as crooks tried in vain to smash through his patio doors.The three would-be thieves then fled empty-handed after triggering an alarm system. It is understood the house owner is now looking to sell the property but would be open to renting it again. A source said: 'It was a very unfortunate scenario and something that is very, very rare. The house is absolutely beautiful.' The advert, on Rightmove, states: 'Magnificent mansion set in well-manicured grounds in the heart of Prestbury on a private road. Indoor swimming pool with glass panels into the sitting room and hallway which truly envelopes the pool into the heart of the house.' Di Maria and his family are understood to be staying at the Beetham Tower following the break-in at their former mansion . Di Maria pictured with his wife Jorgelina in November 2014, just weeks before the break-in at his home . Di Maria and his wife Jorgelina attend the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich in January 2015 together . United assistant Ryan Giggs insists Di Maria is not suffering from a crisis of confidence, however, and expects him to play a major role in their push for FA Cup glory and Champions League qualification. 'I think his confidence is fine,' Giggs said. 'He's a quality player and we'll be looking for him to produce because it is big game after big game now. 'Players get used to different leagues, sometimes quickly and sometimes it takes a bit of time. He had a really good start to the season but with players who take risks and who can win games it's always difficult to be consistent because they will try things that other players won't do. 'They're capable of doing that and that's why they're match-winners and the best players.' Di Maria has been replaced in Manchester United's last two Premier League games before the end . Di Maria has seen his form drop off in recent months after making a positive start to his career at Old Trafford . [/INST] Angel di Maria's rented house was broken in to while he and his family were in the property .
The Manchester United player and his family moved to The Lowry Hotel with a round-the-clock security team .
The luxury six-bedroom mansion is up for sale for £4.15million .
Sportsmail understands the Di Marias have found long-term alternative accommodation at the Beetham Tower .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news . </s> |
Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor was in the crowd to watch Lazio against Verona on Sunday. Lazio's highly regarded midfielder Felipe Anderson was understood to be the object of Lawlor's attention while he also took the opportunity to check on centre-back Stefan de Vrij. Anderson has been a revelation this season scoring ten goals and has just signed a revised contract that ties him to the club until 2020. Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor watched Felipe Anderson score against Verona on Saturday . The Brazilian - who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar - heads in his goal at the Stadio Olimpico . Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij was also checked up on by United during the game . Felipe Anderson sprints past Verona defender Vengelis Moras during the Serie A fixture . Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have also checked on the Brazilian U21 international who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar. United's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz also checked on Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi last Friday. The 27-year-old centre-back was an option for United while he was at Porto and has impressed since his move with Valencia closing on qualification for the Champions League. Valencia and United have a good relationship but the Spanish side will not sell Otamendi for less than his £37million buy-out clause. United's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checked up on Valencian defender Nicolas Otamendi against Elche . | Felipe Anderson scored a goal as Lazio beat Hellas Verona 2-0 on Saturday .
Brazilian playmaker is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar .
Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor also watches Stefan de Vrij .
Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checks up on Nicolas Otamendi at Valencia .
Argentine defender has buy-out clause of £37million . | 37c36e98f8010e9a0e9ab6533dc8783b1b9f7b65 | <s>[INST] Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor was in the crowd to watch Lazio against Verona on Sunday. Lazio's highly regarded midfielder Felipe Anderson was understood to be the object of Lawlor's attention while he also took the opportunity to check on centre-back Stefan de Vrij. Anderson has been a revelation this season scoring ten goals and has just signed a revised contract that ties him to the club until 2020. Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor watched Felipe Anderson score against Verona on Saturday . The Brazilian - who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar - heads in his goal at the Stadio Olimpico . Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij was also checked up on by United during the game . Felipe Anderson sprints past Verona defender Vengelis Moras during the Serie A fixture . Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have also checked on the Brazilian U21 international who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar. United's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz also checked on Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi last Friday. The 27-year-old centre-back was an option for United while he was at Porto and has impressed since his move with Valencia closing on qualification for the Champions League. Valencia and United have a good relationship but the Spanish side will not sell Otamendi for less than his £37million buy-out clause. United's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checked up on Valencian defender Nicolas Otamendi against Elche . [/INST] Felipe Anderson scored a goal as Lazio beat Hellas Verona 2-0 on Saturday .
Brazilian playmaker is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar .
Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor also watches Stefan de Vrij .
Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checks up on Nicolas Otamendi at Valencia .
Argentine defender has buy-out clause of £37million . </s> |
Nigel Farage today lost another UKIP election candidate who has quit the party in protest at 'unforgivable racist abuse' from a senior MEP. Tim Wilson rounded on Mr Farage for ignoring the widespread condemnation of Scotland MEP David Coburn, who recently compared a Muslim minister in the Scottish Government to convicted terrorist Abu Hamza. In his resignation letter, Mr Wilson, who was due to stand for UKIP in South Northamptonshire – and was tipped to come second behind the Tories – claimed he has been 'forbidden to speak about Islam favourably' by party bosses. Ukip leader Nigel Farage defended Ukip MEP David Coburn who compared a Muslim minister in the Scottish Government to convicted terrorist Abu Hamza. Ukip candidate Tim Wilson rounded on Mr Farage for ignoring the widespread condemnation of the remark . The move has piled more pressure on Mr Coburn to resign and comes just days after another candidate, Jonathan Stanley, quit in protest at the 'racist filth' in UKIP. Mr Stanley, who was due to stand in the Cumbrian seat of Westmorland and Lonsdale, was the party's former head of policy in Scotland. UKIP has also lost two other General Election candidates in recent days in separate incidents. MEP Janice Atkinson was expelled after her chief of staff was filmed allegedly attempting to make fraudulent expense claims. The party's candidate for Scunthorpe Stephen Howd, was suspended last week following an 'alleged incident at his workplace'. Mr Coburn's recent controversial comment was made during a telephone conversation with the Scottish Daily Mail earlier this month, in which he spoke about his appearance on BBC Two show The Big Immigration Debate. He claimed that SNP Europe and International Development minister Humza Yousaf was supposed to appear on the programme, and said: 'Humza Yousaf, or as I call him, Abu Hamza, didn't seem to turn up.' Ukip's only Scottish MEP David Coburn is facing calls to resign . Mr Coburn has since apologised for the remark and Mr Farage has dismissed it as a 'joke in poor taste', adding today: 'That's David… that's the way he is.' But Mr Wilson told the Mail: 'What Coburn said is unforgiveable - it's racist abuse. It doesn't matter whether it was a private comment, or a public comment, this man has public office and he needs to filter the ridiculous thoughts that come from his brain. 'He should be dismissed from UKIP and held to account.' He added: 'Mr Farage cannot dismiss something like this as a joke. You can't toss this thing off as a joke with a pint of beer. It's unacceptable. 'If a leader cannot understand that it is the effect of his words not his intention that matters then maybe he too needs to consider his position and I would be the first to welcome Mr Farage into the political wilderness.' In his resignation letter to the local party, seen by the Mail, Mr Wilson wrote: 'Since selection, I have been systematically gagged by the party 'whip' and forbidden to speak about Islam favourably… . 'Ironically, while I am told not to talk positively about Islam, a Scottish MEP and member of UKIP has used appalling language that should never be condoned and that must be described as Islamophobic. Mr Farage has dismissed this as a joke. 'This is a red line, therefore, that has been crossed. This is not a joke to me. 'In an interview today, I have criticised both Mr Farage and the Scottish MEP and for that reason, I cannot and will not represent UKIP at an election. 'However, if the party is to progress, it must certainly deal with the thugs and bullies who currently have positions of power and whose appalling views are both tolerated and/or presented as party policy.' Mr Wilson was selected as the party's candidate in February, and joined UKIP last year after leaving the Tories. Earlier today, UKIP leader Mr Farage continued to defend Mr Coburn. He said: 'What's he done wrong apart from telling a joke in poor taste? 'That's David, he's out there, that's the way he is. There was no malintent in it. It was a joke in very poor taste. I wish he would think a bit more before he tells such jokes again.' Nicola Sturgeon arrives at The Scottish Parliament with Humza Yousaf - described by Ukip's David Coburn as Abu Hamza . But Mr Yousaf, MSP for Glasgow, said: 'UKIP's pathetic response to religious hatred, racism and bigotry has exposed them as a party that is so out of touch with people that even their own senior members are abandoning them. 'I welcome Tim Wilson's resignation. He has demonstrated that he is unwilling to be associated with a party that allows Islamophobia to be rife within its ranks. 'Serious accusations have been made about UKIP actively preventing their members talking positively about Islam. Nigel Farage should heed warnings from his own members and demonstrate that he will not tolerate prejudice in any form by expelling David Coburn without any further delay.' A spokesman for UKIP said: 'Tim Wilson was never gagged or told that he could not speak about Islam. 'When Mr Wilson submitted some videos that he intended to use as a viral campaigning tool, all that his regional officers advised him to do was produce shorter videos focused on national issues such as the NHS, not five minutes or more discussing the nuances of Islam in Britain.' | MEP David Coburn's said he called the SNP's Humza Yousaf 'Abu Hamza'
Nigel Farage said the comment was merely a 'joke in poor taste'
Ukip leader rejects cross-party demands to kick the MEP out of the party .
Ukip election candidate Tim Wilson rounds on Farage for defending gibe . | 133cd84621fc3b489d173142787c0ddde5f24110 | <s>[INST] Nigel Farage today lost another UKIP election candidate who has quit the party in protest at 'unforgivable racist abuse' from a senior MEP. Tim Wilson rounded on Mr Farage for ignoring the widespread condemnation of Scotland MEP David Coburn, who recently compared a Muslim minister in the Scottish Government to convicted terrorist Abu Hamza. In his resignation letter, Mr Wilson, who was due to stand for UKIP in South Northamptonshire – and was tipped to come second behind the Tories – claimed he has been 'forbidden to speak about Islam favourably' by party bosses. Ukip leader Nigel Farage defended Ukip MEP David Coburn who compared a Muslim minister in the Scottish Government to convicted terrorist Abu Hamza. Ukip candidate Tim Wilson rounded on Mr Farage for ignoring the widespread condemnation of the remark . The move has piled more pressure on Mr Coburn to resign and comes just days after another candidate, Jonathan Stanley, quit in protest at the 'racist filth' in UKIP. Mr Stanley, who was due to stand in the Cumbrian seat of Westmorland and Lonsdale, was the party's former head of policy in Scotland. UKIP has also lost two other General Election candidates in recent days in separate incidents. MEP Janice Atkinson was expelled after her chief of staff was filmed allegedly attempting to make fraudulent expense claims. The party's candidate for Scunthorpe Stephen Howd, was suspended last week following an 'alleged incident at his workplace'. Mr Coburn's recent controversial comment was made during a telephone conversation with the Scottish Daily Mail earlier this month, in which he spoke about his appearance on BBC Two show The Big Immigration Debate. He claimed that SNP Europe and International Development minister Humza Yousaf was supposed to appear on the programme, and said: 'Humza Yousaf, or as I call him, Abu Hamza, didn't seem to turn up.' Ukip's only Scottish MEP David Coburn is facing calls to resign . Mr Coburn has since apologised for the remark and Mr Farage has dismissed it as a 'joke in poor taste', adding today: 'That's David… that's the way he is.' But Mr Wilson told the Mail: 'What Coburn said is unforgiveable - it's racist abuse. It doesn't matter whether it was a private comment, or a public comment, this man has public office and he needs to filter the ridiculous thoughts that come from his brain. 'He should be dismissed from UKIP and held to account.' He added: 'Mr Farage cannot dismiss something like this as a joke. You can't toss this thing off as a joke with a pint of beer. It's unacceptable. 'If a leader cannot understand that it is the effect of his words not his intention that matters then maybe he too needs to consider his position and I would be the first to welcome Mr Farage into the political wilderness.' In his resignation letter to the local party, seen by the Mail, Mr Wilson wrote: 'Since selection, I have been systematically gagged by the party 'whip' and forbidden to speak about Islam favourably… . 'Ironically, while I am told not to talk positively about Islam, a Scottish MEP and member of UKIP has used appalling language that should never be condoned and that must be described as Islamophobic. Mr Farage has dismissed this as a joke. 'This is a red line, therefore, that has been crossed. This is not a joke to me. 'In an interview today, I have criticised both Mr Farage and the Scottish MEP and for that reason, I cannot and will not represent UKIP at an election. 'However, if the party is to progress, it must certainly deal with the thugs and bullies who currently have positions of power and whose appalling views are both tolerated and/or presented as party policy.' Mr Wilson was selected as the party's candidate in February, and joined UKIP last year after leaving the Tories. Earlier today, UKIP leader Mr Farage continued to defend Mr Coburn. He said: 'What's he done wrong apart from telling a joke in poor taste? 'That's David, he's out there, that's the way he is. There was no malintent in it. It was a joke in very poor taste. I wish he would think a bit more before he tells such jokes again.' Nicola Sturgeon arrives at The Scottish Parliament with Humza Yousaf - described by Ukip's David Coburn as Abu Hamza . But Mr Yousaf, MSP for Glasgow, said: 'UKIP's pathetic response to religious hatred, racism and bigotry has exposed them as a party that is so out of touch with people that even their own senior members are abandoning them. 'I welcome Tim Wilson's resignation. He has demonstrated that he is unwilling to be associated with a party that allows Islamophobia to be rife within its ranks. 'Serious accusations have been made about UKIP actively preventing their members talking positively about Islam. Nigel Farage should heed warnings from his own members and demonstrate that he will not tolerate prejudice in any form by expelling David Coburn without any further delay.' A spokesman for UKIP said: 'Tim Wilson was never gagged or told that he could not speak about Islam. 'When Mr Wilson submitted some videos that he intended to use as a viral campaigning tool, all that his regional officers advised him to do was produce shorter videos focused on national issues such as the NHS, not five minutes or more discussing the nuances of Islam in Britain.' [/INST] MEP David Coburn's said he called the SNP's Humza Yousaf 'Abu Hamza'
Nigel Farage said the comment was merely a 'joke in poor taste'
Ukip leader rejects cross-party demands to kick the MEP out of the party .
Ukip election candidate Tim Wilson rounds on Farage for defending gibe . </s> |
Santi Cazorla is used to controlling games from midfield for Arsenal with his tenacious passing, sublime touches and an eye for a goal. But it appears that the Spain international does not enjoy having things any other way, judging by a post on his Instagram account. An image of the Arsenal attacking midfielder having his hair cut with the amusing caption 'I'm NOT managing this situation!' appeared on Thursday. A picture was uploaded on to Santi Cazorla's Instagram with the caption 'I'm NOT managing the situation' Cazorla completed a full 90 minutes in Arsenal's victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday . Cazorla (right) is denied from getting on the scoresheet by QPR goalkeeper Rob Green (centre) Cazorla played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday, as Arsene Wenger's side battled hard for three points that keeps their Champions League ambitions on course. Next up for the Gunners is the FA Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday. Their Premier League campaign resumes the following weekend, on March 14, against West Ham United at the Emirates. | Santi Cazorla does not like not being in control when having his hair cut .
Cazorla made the admission in an amusing Instagram upload on Thursday .
The Spain international played 90 minutes in Arsenal's win over QPR .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news . | 80d6a004527b6d7e8059ff0e6a4bc24fb7affc3e | <s>[INST] Santi Cazorla is used to controlling games from midfield for Arsenal with his tenacious passing, sublime touches and an eye for a goal. But it appears that the Spain international does not enjoy having things any other way, judging by a post on his Instagram account. An image of the Arsenal attacking midfielder having his hair cut with the amusing caption 'I'm NOT managing this situation!' appeared on Thursday. A picture was uploaded on to Santi Cazorla's Instagram with the caption 'I'm NOT managing the situation' Cazorla completed a full 90 minutes in Arsenal's victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday . Cazorla (right) is denied from getting on the scoresheet by QPR goalkeeper Rob Green (centre) Cazorla played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday, as Arsene Wenger's side battled hard for three points that keeps their Champions League ambitions on course. Next up for the Gunners is the FA Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday. Their Premier League campaign resumes the following weekend, on March 14, against West Ham United at the Emirates. [/INST] Santi Cazorla does not like not being in control when having his hair cut .
Cazorla made the admission in an amusing Instagram upload on Thursday .
The Spain international played 90 minutes in Arsenal's win over QPR .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news . </s> |
Mount Everest towers over Nepal and although many people dream of scaling its summit, there are beautifully remote villages, farms and monasteries nestled within its huge shadow that are also worth a visit. Last year Google took its Street View cameras on a 10-day trek around the Khumbu region - also known as the Everest region - to explore these quaint landmarks and locations. During the trek the cameras captured the small Sherpa village of Thame, the Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba monastery and Khumjung inside the Sagarmatha National Park. Scroll down for video . Google recently took its Street View cameras on a 10-day trek around the Khumbu region - also known as the Everest region - (pictured) to explore the remote villages and landmarks of Nepal. During the trek the cameras captured the small Sherpa village of Thame, the Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba monastery and Khumjung inside the Sagarmatha National Park . The trek was led by Apa Sherpa, a 55-year-old Sherpa mountaineer who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times - more than any other person. He scaled the summit for the first time at the age of 30. In 2009, Apa founded the non-profit Apa Sherpa Foundation to help the local community of young people in the Khumbu region. The Street View images were captured in March 2014 when Apa took members of Google Earth Outreach, and the Nepalese nonprofit Story Cycle through the region. Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 metres above sea level. In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. Mr Waugh named the mountain after his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest. It has become a mecca for climbers, and has two main climbing routes, the southeast ridge from Nepal and the north ridge from Tibet. The southeast ridge was the route used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay when they reached the summit for the first time in 1953. 'Our region is famous for being home to Everest, but it’s also the home of the Sherpa community and has been for centuries,' Apa said. 'The region has much more to offer than just the mountain. So last year, I guided the Google Maps team through my home region to collect Street View imagery that improves the map of our community. 'Now you can find Thame on the map and explore other communities nestled at the base of Everest, like Khumjung and Phortse.' Thame, and neighbouring upper Thame are small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. Tenzing Norgay, one of the first people to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary grew up in the region and the Thame monastery is one of the oldest in Khumbu. Another village captured by the Street View trekkers was Khumjung. It sits 13,000ft (3,970 metres) above sea level near Mount Khumbila. It is located inside the word heritage site Sagarmatha National Park. 'When people ask what it feels like to reach the top of Mount Everest, I say "heaven,"' added Apa. 'My hope is that my children and future generations have many choices for employment outside of mountaineering.' But the images don't just feature peaks and landscapes. Google also captured parts of the Phortse farming village in the Khumbu Valley including the Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery. Paintings inside the monastery began in 2008 by Buddhist artists and were completed by the end of 2009 using funding from the Greater Himalayas Foundation. The trek was led by Apa Sherpa (pictured), a 55-year-old Sherpa mountaineer who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times - more than any other person. He scaled the summit for the first time at the age of 30.In 2009, Apa founded the non-profit Apa Sherpa Foundation to help the local community of young people in the Khumbu region . The Street View images were captured in March 2014 when Apa took members of Google Earth Outreach, and the Nepalese nonprofit Story Cycle through the region. They include Thame, and neighbouring upper Thame - small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. Tenzing Norgay, one of the first people to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, grew up in the region . Google also captured parts of Phortse in the Khumbu Valley, including the Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery (pictured). The paintings on the monastery walls were started in 2008 by Buddhist artists using funding from the Greater Himalayas Foundation . 'Partnering with Google Maps allowed us to get important local landmarks on the map and share a richer view of Khumbu with the world, including local monasteries, lodges, schools and more, with some yaks along the way!,' continued Apa. Mount Everest: 29,035ft (8,850m) K2: 28,253ft (8,612m) Kangchenjunga: 28,169ft (8,586m) Lhotse: 27,890ft (8,501m) Makalu: 27,765ft (8,462 m) Cho Oyu: 26,906ft (8,201 m) Dhaulagiri: 26,794ft (8,167m) Manaslu: 26,758ft (8,156m) Nanga Parbat: 26,658ft (8,125m) Annapurna: 26,545ft (8,091m) Gasherbrum I: 26,470ft (8,068m) Broad Peak: 26,400ft (8,047m) Gasherbrum II: 26,360ft (8,035m) Shishapangma: 26,289ft (8,013m) 'My hope is that when people see this imagery online, they’ll have a deeper understanding of the region and the Sherpa people that live there. 'Your online trip to my home awaits you on Google Maps. And if you ever get the chance to visit the Khumbu region in person, come stay at the Everest Summiteer Lodge that I built with my own hands. We’ll be ready to welcome you.' Everest is one of 14 mountain peaks on Earth that stand taller than 26,000ft (8,000m) and the local Nepalese name for it is Sagarmatha, which means 'mother of the universe.' Mount Everest is the tallest of these so-called ‘eight-thousanders’ and is the standard to which all other mountains are compared. All 14 of them are found in China, Pakistan or Nepal. Everest’s geological story began 40 million years ago when the Indian subcontinent began a slow-motion collision with Asia. The edges of the two continents were forced together and formed the tall ridges that make up the Himalayas today. Glaciers have chiselled Mount Everest’s summit into a huge, triangular pyramid, defined by three faces and three ridges that extend to the northeast, southeast, and northwest. The southeastern ridge is the most widely used climbing route. It is the one Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay followed in May 1953 when they became the first climbers to reach the summit and return safely. Despite its reputation as an extremely dangerous mountain, commercial guiding has done much to improve the safety of the Everest ascent. As of March 2012, there had been 5,656 successful ascents of Everest, although 223 people had died at fatality rate of 4 per cent. The satellite image was taken in December, just weeks after Nasa captured the rivers of black lava snaking over the snow-covered slopes of the stratovolcano Mount Etna in Sicily. In 2012, mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears took 477 individual images to create gigapixel image of the Khumbu glacier from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest. Everest (pictured) is one of 14 mountain peaks on Earth that stand taller than 26,000ft (8,000m) and the local Nepalese name for it is Sagarmatha, which means 'mother of the universe.'Mount Everest is the tallest of these so-called ‘eight-thousanders’ and is the standard to which all other mountains are compared. All 14 of them are found in China, Pakistan or Nepal . In 2012, mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears took 477 photos to create this gigapixel image of Khumbu glacier from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest . | Everest Street View images were captured last year when Google took a 10-day trek through Khumbu .
The region is also known as the Everest Region and is on the Nepalese side of the world's highest mountain .
Trek was led by world record-holding mountaineer Apa Sherpa who has scaled the summit 21 times .
Images include Thame and upper Thame - small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal .
Another village captured by the Street View trekkers was Khumjung sitting 13,000ft (3,970 metres) above sea level .
Google also captured parts of the Phortse farming village including Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery .
Paintings inside the monastery began in 2008 by Buddhist artists and were completed by the end of 2009 . | a31afcd7d2779a3e6afb24c51536f65c00c1b927 | <s>[INST] Mount Everest towers over Nepal and although many people dream of scaling its summit, there are beautifully remote villages, farms and monasteries nestled within its huge shadow that are also worth a visit. Last year Google took its Street View cameras on a 10-day trek around the Khumbu region - also known as the Everest region - to explore these quaint landmarks and locations. During the trek the cameras captured the small Sherpa village of Thame, the Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba monastery and Khumjung inside the Sagarmatha National Park. Scroll down for video . Google recently took its Street View cameras on a 10-day trek around the Khumbu region - also known as the Everest region - (pictured) to explore the remote villages and landmarks of Nepal. During the trek the cameras captured the small Sherpa village of Thame, the Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba monastery and Khumjung inside the Sagarmatha National Park . The trek was led by Apa Sherpa, a 55-year-old Sherpa mountaineer who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times - more than any other person. He scaled the summit for the first time at the age of 30. In 2009, Apa founded the non-profit Apa Sherpa Foundation to help the local community of young people in the Khumbu region. The Street View images were captured in March 2014 when Apa took members of Google Earth Outreach, and the Nepalese nonprofit Story Cycle through the region. Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 metres above sea level. In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. Mr Waugh named the mountain after his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest. It has become a mecca for climbers, and has two main climbing routes, the southeast ridge from Nepal and the north ridge from Tibet. The southeast ridge was the route used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay when they reached the summit for the first time in 1953. 'Our region is famous for being home to Everest, but it’s also the home of the Sherpa community and has been for centuries,' Apa said. 'The region has much more to offer than just the mountain. So last year, I guided the Google Maps team through my home region to collect Street View imagery that improves the map of our community. 'Now you can find Thame on the map and explore other communities nestled at the base of Everest, like Khumjung and Phortse.' Thame, and neighbouring upper Thame are small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. Tenzing Norgay, one of the first people to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary grew up in the region and the Thame monastery is one of the oldest in Khumbu. Another village captured by the Street View trekkers was Khumjung. It sits 13,000ft (3,970 metres) above sea level near Mount Khumbila. It is located inside the word heritage site Sagarmatha National Park. 'When people ask what it feels like to reach the top of Mount Everest, I say "heaven,"' added Apa. 'My hope is that my children and future generations have many choices for employment outside of mountaineering.' But the images don't just feature peaks and landscapes. Google also captured parts of the Phortse farming village in the Khumbu Valley including the Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery. Paintings inside the monastery began in 2008 by Buddhist artists and were completed by the end of 2009 using funding from the Greater Himalayas Foundation. The trek was led by Apa Sherpa (pictured), a 55-year-old Sherpa mountaineer who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times - more than any other person. He scaled the summit for the first time at the age of 30.In 2009, Apa founded the non-profit Apa Sherpa Foundation to help the local community of young people in the Khumbu region . The Street View images were captured in March 2014 when Apa took members of Google Earth Outreach, and the Nepalese nonprofit Story Cycle through the region. They include Thame, and neighbouring upper Thame - small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. Tenzing Norgay, one of the first people to climb Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, grew up in the region . Google also captured parts of Phortse in the Khumbu Valley, including the Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery (pictured). The paintings on the monastery walls were started in 2008 by Buddhist artists using funding from the Greater Himalayas Foundation . 'Partnering with Google Maps allowed us to get important local landmarks on the map and share a richer view of Khumbu with the world, including local monasteries, lodges, schools and more, with some yaks along the way!,' continued Apa. Mount Everest: 29,035ft (8,850m) K2: 28,253ft (8,612m) Kangchenjunga: 28,169ft (8,586m) Lhotse: 27,890ft (8,501m) Makalu: 27,765ft (8,462 m) Cho Oyu: 26,906ft (8,201 m) Dhaulagiri: 26,794ft (8,167m) Manaslu: 26,758ft (8,156m) Nanga Parbat: 26,658ft (8,125m) Annapurna: 26,545ft (8,091m) Gasherbrum I: 26,470ft (8,068m) Broad Peak: 26,400ft (8,047m) Gasherbrum II: 26,360ft (8,035m) Shishapangma: 26,289ft (8,013m) 'My hope is that when people see this imagery online, they’ll have a deeper understanding of the region and the Sherpa people that live there. 'Your online trip to my home awaits you on Google Maps. And if you ever get the chance to visit the Khumbu region in person, come stay at the Everest Summiteer Lodge that I built with my own hands. We’ll be ready to welcome you.' Everest is one of 14 mountain peaks on Earth that stand taller than 26,000ft (8,000m) and the local Nepalese name for it is Sagarmatha, which means 'mother of the universe.' Mount Everest is the tallest of these so-called ‘eight-thousanders’ and is the standard to which all other mountains are compared. All 14 of them are found in China, Pakistan or Nepal. Everest’s geological story began 40 million years ago when the Indian subcontinent began a slow-motion collision with Asia. The edges of the two continents were forced together and formed the tall ridges that make up the Himalayas today. Glaciers have chiselled Mount Everest’s summit into a huge, triangular pyramid, defined by three faces and three ridges that extend to the northeast, southeast, and northwest. The southeastern ridge is the most widely used climbing route. It is the one Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay followed in May 1953 when they became the first climbers to reach the summit and return safely. Despite its reputation as an extremely dangerous mountain, commercial guiding has done much to improve the safety of the Everest ascent. As of March 2012, there had been 5,656 successful ascents of Everest, although 223 people had died at fatality rate of 4 per cent. The satellite image was taken in December, just weeks after Nasa captured the rivers of black lava snaking over the snow-covered slopes of the stratovolcano Mount Etna in Sicily. In 2012, mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears took 477 individual images to create gigapixel image of the Khumbu glacier from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest. Everest (pictured) is one of 14 mountain peaks on Earth that stand taller than 26,000ft (8,000m) and the local Nepalese name for it is Sagarmatha, which means 'mother of the universe.'Mount Everest is the tallest of these so-called ‘eight-thousanders’ and is the standard to which all other mountains are compared. All 14 of them are found in China, Pakistan or Nepal . In 2012, mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears took 477 photos to create this gigapixel image of Khumbu glacier from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest . [/INST] Everest Street View images were captured last year when Google took a 10-day trek through Khumbu .
The region is also known as the Everest Region and is on the Nepalese side of the world's highest mountain .
Trek was led by world record-holding mountaineer Apa Sherpa who has scaled the summit 21 times .
Images include Thame and upper Thame - small Sherpa villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal .
Another village captured by the Street View trekkers was Khumjung sitting 13,000ft (3,970 metres) above sea level .
Google also captured parts of the Phortse farming village including Thakiri Chholing Gomba, or small monastery .
Paintings inside the monastery began in 2008 by Buddhist artists and were completed by the end of 2009 . </s> |
Young British sportscar driver Jann Mardenborough has been involved in a crash in a race in Germany which has resulted in the death of a spectator. Mardenborough was competing in the VLN1 event at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe when his Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 flipped up in the air as it crested a rise in the circuit. With the nose of the car pointing up in the air, it soared for around 30 metres before landing on its tail and bouncing over the catch-fencing into a crowd of people. VIDEO Scroll down to watch shocking footage as crash at VLN Nurburgring kills a spectator . A spectator died at the Nurburgring on Saturday after a crash involving a British racing driver . The Nissan of Jann Mardenborough flipped into the air and crashed into a crowd of spectators . Mardenborough's car started to lift into the air as it crested a rise in the circuit in Germany . The Brit's Nissan remained in the air for about 30 metres with the front of the car facing the sky . Mardenborough is a 23-year-old who is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship . Mardenborough, the 23-year-old from Cardiff, is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, he won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Over the past few years Mardenborough has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. Nissan recently confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A VLN statement read: 'The opening round of the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring was marred by an accident on Saturday which injured several spectators. 'One of the spectators died, despite the immediate actions of the rescue crew in the medical centre at the circuit. The other injured spectators have been taken to hospital for ongoing medical care. 'The race was stopped to give emergency crew quick access to the circuit, and wasn't restarted. 'The accident occurred in the Flugplatz part of the circuit, with a competitor leaving the circuit for a yet unspecified reason and finishing up behind the safety fencing. Mardenborough's car crashed into barriers on the outside of one of the turns at the Nurburgring . The car took off and flipped over catch-fencing and into the crowd, leaving a spectator dead . 'The VLN and the organisers are deeply saddened by the accident, and their thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.' Mardenborough emerged from the car seemingly unscathed, although has since been taken to a local hospital for routine checks following an initial examination at the circuit medical centre. Expressing their thoughts on the incident, a statement from Nissan read: 'Today's events have been a tragedy. 'We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends. The damage caused as a result of the crash during the event on Saturday at the Nurburgring . Mardenborough is seen leaving the car after his terrifying collision in Germany . 'The team is fully co-operating with the race organisers to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this incident.' Mardenborough is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, the 23-year-old from Cardiff won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Mardenborough in action at Brands Hatch last August while racing in the British GT Championship . Steve Mardenborough, father of Jann, pictured playing for Darlington in 1990 . Over the past few years Mardenborough, son of former professional footballer Steve, who played for Wolves, Coventry, Cardiff and Darlington, has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. In mid-February, Nissan confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 car has a top speed of around 200mph and can go from 0-60mph in under three seconds. The Nurburgring was also the scene of three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda's crash during the 1976 German Grand Prix when his Ferrari burst into flames after hitting a barricade. | Crash at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe leaves one spectator dead .
Jann Mardenborough's car flipped up into the air during VLN1 event .
The Brit's Nissan landed in a crowd of people over catch-fencing .
Car was in the air for around 30 metres after cresting a rise in the circuit . | 3988fb50e7c09539f56c28916c33afc9aa7ec66c | <s>[INST] Young British sportscar driver Jann Mardenborough has been involved in a crash in a race in Germany which has resulted in the death of a spectator. Mardenborough was competing in the VLN1 event at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe when his Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 flipped up in the air as it crested a rise in the circuit. With the nose of the car pointing up in the air, it soared for around 30 metres before landing on its tail and bouncing over the catch-fencing into a crowd of people. VIDEO Scroll down to watch shocking footage as crash at VLN Nurburgring kills a spectator . A spectator died at the Nurburgring on Saturday after a crash involving a British racing driver . The Nissan of Jann Mardenborough flipped into the air and crashed into a crowd of spectators . Mardenborough's car started to lift into the air as it crested a rise in the circuit in Germany . The Brit's Nissan remained in the air for about 30 metres with the front of the car facing the sky . Mardenborough is a 23-year-old who is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship . Mardenborough, the 23-year-old from Cardiff, is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, he won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Over the past few years Mardenborough has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. Nissan recently confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A VLN statement read: 'The opening round of the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring was marred by an accident on Saturday which injured several spectators. 'One of the spectators died, despite the immediate actions of the rescue crew in the medical centre at the circuit. The other injured spectators have been taken to hospital for ongoing medical care. 'The race was stopped to give emergency crew quick access to the circuit, and wasn't restarted. 'The accident occurred in the Flugplatz part of the circuit, with a competitor leaving the circuit for a yet unspecified reason and finishing up behind the safety fencing. Mardenborough's car crashed into barriers on the outside of one of the turns at the Nurburgring . The car took off and flipped over catch-fencing and into the crowd, leaving a spectator dead . 'The VLN and the organisers are deeply saddened by the accident, and their thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.' Mardenborough emerged from the car seemingly unscathed, although has since been taken to a local hospital for routine checks following an initial examination at the circuit medical centre. Expressing their thoughts on the incident, a statement from Nissan read: 'Today's events have been a tragedy. 'We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends. The damage caused as a result of the crash during the event on Saturday at the Nurburgring . Mardenborough is seen leaving the car after his terrifying collision in Germany . 'The team is fully co-operating with the race organisers to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this incident.' Mardenborough is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, the 23-year-old from Cardiff won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Mardenborough in action at Brands Hatch last August while racing in the British GT Championship . Steve Mardenborough, father of Jann, pictured playing for Darlington in 1990 . Over the past few years Mardenborough, son of former professional footballer Steve, who played for Wolves, Coventry, Cardiff and Darlington, has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. In mid-February, Nissan confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 car has a top speed of around 200mph and can go from 0-60mph in under three seconds. The Nurburgring was also the scene of three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda's crash during the 1976 German Grand Prix when his Ferrari burst into flames after hitting a barricade. [/INST] Crash at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe leaves one spectator dead .
Jann Mardenborough's car flipped up into the air during VLN1 event .
The Brit's Nissan landed in a crowd of people over catch-fencing .
Car was in the air for around 30 metres after cresting a rise in the circuit . </s> |
Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments about referee Bjorn Kuipers after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea. Aurier, currently out injured, is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after posting a video on Facebook in which he labelled the Dutch official a 'dirty son of a b***h' in response to the dismissal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He will learn his fate on Thursday and showed remorse for his outburst in a series of posts on his Twitter account. Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea . After posting a video, Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action and will learn his fate on Thursday . Aurier now faces the prospect of a sanction from European football's governing body . Aurier, out injured for PSG's visit to Chelsea, said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on the video . Referee Bjorn Kuipers reaches for his pocket to send off PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic last Wednesday . 'I beg the pardon of Mr Kuipers, his assistants and all match officials for my reaction after the match at Chelsea,' Aurier wrote. 'My team-mates and myself are working to reinforce the image of Paris and France in European football. This negative image is obviously not what we want to send out. 'My passion for football and my frustration at being injured for such a match led to my reaction, which had no place in football. 'The job of the referees is not easy and I am sorry.' Ibrahimovic himself is facing a disciplinary hearing with the French league, also on Thursday, after aiming derogatory comments at Lionel Jaffredo as he left the field following PSG's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux on Sunday. Marseille's Dimitri Payet could also face sanctions after another video, captured by Canal+, showed the France playmaker aiming expletives at the closed door of the match officials' dressing room following Sunday's goalless draw with Lyon. Zlatan Ibrahimovic swears loudly as he walks towards the changing room after PSG's defeat to Bordeaux . Ibrahimovic reacted angrily to the defeat and said it was the worst refereeing display he'd ever seen . The Swedish striker claimed that France doesn't deserve the Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain . | Serge Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after rant at referee .
The PSG defender criticised the officiating in draw with Chelsea last week .
Aurier said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on a video posted after game .
The Ivory Coast international has apologised for the outburst . | e8b3cedb58dd7f08dba56ca50e0b9b62419db039 | <s>[INST] Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments about referee Bjorn Kuipers after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea. Aurier, currently out injured, is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after posting a video on Facebook in which he labelled the Dutch official a 'dirty son of a b***h' in response to the dismissal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He will learn his fate on Thursday and showed remorse for his outburst in a series of posts on his Twitter account. Serge Aurier has apologised for his comments after his side's Champions League clash with Chelsea . After posting a video, Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action and will learn his fate on Thursday . Aurier now faces the prospect of a sanction from European football's governing body . Aurier, out injured for PSG's visit to Chelsea, said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on the video . Referee Bjorn Kuipers reaches for his pocket to send off PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic last Wednesday . 'I beg the pardon of Mr Kuipers, his assistants and all match officials for my reaction after the match at Chelsea,' Aurier wrote. 'My team-mates and myself are working to reinforce the image of Paris and France in European football. This negative image is obviously not what we want to send out. 'My passion for football and my frustration at being injured for such a match led to my reaction, which had no place in football. 'The job of the referees is not easy and I am sorry.' Ibrahimovic himself is facing a disciplinary hearing with the French league, also on Thursday, after aiming derogatory comments at Lionel Jaffredo as he left the field following PSG's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux on Sunday. Marseille's Dimitri Payet could also face sanctions after another video, captured by Canal+, showed the France playmaker aiming expletives at the closed door of the match officials' dressing room following Sunday's goalless draw with Lyon. Zlatan Ibrahimovic swears loudly as he walks towards the changing room after PSG's defeat to Bordeaux . Ibrahimovic reacted angrily to the defeat and said it was the worst refereeing display he'd ever seen . The Swedish striker claimed that France doesn't deserve the Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain . [/INST] Serge Aurier is the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after rant at referee .
The PSG defender criticised the officiating in draw with Chelsea last week .
Aurier said 'referee, dirty son of a b***h' on a video posted after game .
The Ivory Coast international has apologised for the outburst . </s> |
These jaw-dropping holiday snaps taken by a group of daredevil tourists in Norway may be some of the most dangerous ever taken. The series of photos shows the friends taking turns as they stand on top of a boulder that is wedged between a mountain crevice in Norway, with a direct drop of nearly 800ft. The incredible experience provides impressive views for those who are brave enough to step foot on the boulder, but those who are afraid of heights would become weak at the knees and think better of it. Scroll down for video . Ronny Randen, 39, took the photos while he was travelling with five friends to climb Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock . Kjeragbolten – the official name for the boulder – is located on the edge of the Kjerag mountain in Rogaland, Norway. It is situated more than 3,500ft above sea level and is a popular photo spot for thrill-seekers who are willing to risk their lives for a memorable holiday photo. Despite the rain making its surface slippery the group of visitors in these photos ventured onto the boulder and posed with their arms in the air or a thumb extended as other tourists waited their turn. Software developer Ronny Randen, 39, took the photos while he was travelling with five friends to climb Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock. Kjeragbolten – the official name for the boulder – is located on the edge of the Kjerag mountain in Rogaland, Norway . He said: ‘During our visit if was a rainy, and the boulder was actually a bit slippery. There's a little path on the left side where you can jump onto the rock. ‘It's hard to describe the feeling of standing on the boulder. After walking up the mountains your legs are a bit tired, and the idea of jumping onto, and balancing on, a slippery boulder hanging above a fjord seems like a really bad idea. ‘But, to be honest, it's not hard getting out there, and it is well worth it.’ Mr Randen, dressed in blue, can be seen posing on the boulder with his hands in the air and in one photo, taken from a distance, shows the stunning view and terrifying drop. Despite the rain making its surface slippery the group of visitors in these photos ventured onto the boulder for some memorable snaps . Mr Randen, who lives just outside Oslo, said the hike up to Kjeragbolten is demanding as it involves three steep climbs. He added: ‘Most of the time you walk on smooth rock and boulders and because it was rainy and foggy it was a bit slippery. ‘There are metal chains along the steepest climbs of the trail. When we finally arrived at the boulder it was rather foggy but after a while it started to clear up and we were rewarded with a stunning view of the Lysefjord. ‘The whole experience was so breathtaking and just looking at the images now really takes me back there. ‘It's not a place you go very often as it's a bit remote, but it's such an amazing piece of art from nature that it is definitely worth going.’ | The amazing photos were taken by a group of tourists at the Kjeragbolten boulder in southern Norway .
It is situated more than 3,500ft above sea level and is a popular photo spot for thrill-seekers willing to risk their lives .
Photos show a group of friends standing on the rain-slicked boulder with their arms or thumbs extended . | 52adb3b7141039927b49b99a9cb0d3c170ee3fc5 | <s>[INST] These jaw-dropping holiday snaps taken by a group of daredevil tourists in Norway may be some of the most dangerous ever taken. The series of photos shows the friends taking turns as they stand on top of a boulder that is wedged between a mountain crevice in Norway, with a direct drop of nearly 800ft. The incredible experience provides impressive views for those who are brave enough to step foot on the boulder, but those who are afraid of heights would become weak at the knees and think better of it. Scroll down for video . Ronny Randen, 39, took the photos while he was travelling with five friends to climb Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock . Kjeragbolten – the official name for the boulder – is located on the edge of the Kjerag mountain in Rogaland, Norway. It is situated more than 3,500ft above sea level and is a popular photo spot for thrill-seekers who are willing to risk their lives for a memorable holiday photo. Despite the rain making its surface slippery the group of visitors in these photos ventured onto the boulder and posed with their arms in the air or a thumb extended as other tourists waited their turn. Software developer Ronny Randen, 39, took the photos while he was travelling with five friends to climb Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit Rock. Kjeragbolten – the official name for the boulder – is located on the edge of the Kjerag mountain in Rogaland, Norway . He said: ‘During our visit if was a rainy, and the boulder was actually a bit slippery. There's a little path on the left side where you can jump onto the rock. ‘It's hard to describe the feeling of standing on the boulder. After walking up the mountains your legs are a bit tired, and the idea of jumping onto, and balancing on, a slippery boulder hanging above a fjord seems like a really bad idea. ‘But, to be honest, it's not hard getting out there, and it is well worth it.’ Mr Randen, dressed in blue, can be seen posing on the boulder with his hands in the air and in one photo, taken from a distance, shows the stunning view and terrifying drop. Despite the rain making its surface slippery the group of visitors in these photos ventured onto the boulder for some memorable snaps . Mr Randen, who lives just outside Oslo, said the hike up to Kjeragbolten is demanding as it involves three steep climbs. He added: ‘Most of the time you walk on smooth rock and boulders and because it was rainy and foggy it was a bit slippery. ‘There are metal chains along the steepest climbs of the trail. When we finally arrived at the boulder it was rather foggy but after a while it started to clear up and we were rewarded with a stunning view of the Lysefjord. ‘The whole experience was so breathtaking and just looking at the images now really takes me back there. ‘It's not a place you go very often as it's a bit remote, but it's such an amazing piece of art from nature that it is definitely worth going.’ [/INST] The amazing photos were taken by a group of tourists at the Kjeragbolten boulder in southern Norway .
It is situated more than 3,500ft above sea level and is a popular photo spot for thrill-seekers willing to risk their lives .
Photos show a group of friends standing on the rain-slicked boulder with their arms or thumbs extended . </s> |
(CNN)Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce Monday that he is launching his campaign to become the 2016 Republican nominee for president. Cruz has been positioning for this nomination almost since he entered the upper chamber in 2012. His announcement takes place at a bastion of conservatism, Liberty University, the institution founded by evangelical leader Jerry Falwell. Cruz is going to run from the right. He has spent much of his short career in Washington blasting the "mushy middle" of his party (which might be news to most Democrats), which he dismisses as a "failed electoral strategy." During a recent visit to New Hampshire, where he vowed to eliminate the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service, Cruz said that "I'm pretty sure, here in New Hampshire, y'all define gun control like we do in Texas: Gun control is when you hit at what you aim at." Fifty years ago, another Republican senator ran this kind of campaign, Arizona's Barry Goldwater, who took on President Lyndon Johnson. Cruz will test the conventional wisdom that Goldwater's strategy was and remains a failure. When Republicans voted to nominate him in 1964, Goldwater told the delegates that "extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice no virtue." When the icon of moderate Republicans, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, spoke to the convention, the delegates hissed and booed. The outcome was far from great for the GOP. Johnson defeated Goldwater in a landslide election that brought in huge liberal Democratic majorities that passed the exact programs that conservatives abhorred. Although Goldwater was clearly wrong when he ran in 1964, Cruz thinks that the times have changed. Is he right? Right now, the chances are not great. If Cruz really sticks to this strategy of extremism, he faces very long odds of making it to the White House. The strategy might help him to garner some primary votes against Jeb Bush in red states, but it is not an approach with a great track record. Even as the Republican Party has shifted to the right in recent decades, Republican candidates who have obtained the nomination, and those who have also won the presidency, always developed campaign themes that allowed them to appeal to broader coalitions than voters on the extremes. Ronald Reagan had anti-communism and tax cuts to attract voters into one big tent, and George H.W. Bush had a thousand points of light. His son George W. Bush emphasized policies tied to "compassionate conservatism" to prove that he was not an extreme zealot. Even Republicans who didn't win in the general elections, like John McCain and Mitt Romney, did not win the primary and caucus tallies by only playing to the base. Notwithstanding the conventional wisdom, even in primaries it seems that Republican voters understand the importance of finding someone who has the potential to win in November. This coming election will be tough for Republicans. As all the experts have shown, the electoral college math does not favor the GOP. Some experts have predicted that Democrats have over an 80% chance of winning the Electoral College. According to the Washington Post, if one looks at the states where the margin was narrow in the 2012 election, five currently favor Democrats (Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania) while in others, like Colorado, Democrats have a very good chance of winning as a result of demographic trends, namely growing minority populations that favor their party's nominee. Barring any dramatic changes in the coming months, Democrats will also have a very strong and seasoned nominee in Hillary Clinton. Cruz is also not just someone who defends extremism but a politician who can easily be tied to the congressional obstructionism that has turned off so much of the electorate. The Republican Party has been dragged down by the kind of politics that voters have observed in Washington. In 2014, congressional approval ratings plummeted to 14%. As the new year began, the approval ratings were only slightly better: just 16%. This is the congressional Republicanism where Cruz comes from. Many voters who like conservatism and the GOP don't love what their representatives are doing on Capitol Hill. The kind of scorched earth, always say no to anything politics has not done well in terms of the favorability ratings. There have been few practitioners of this style of legislative politics as prominent as Cruz. During his campaign for the presidency, he might pay the price for the kind of politics that brought him great attention in Congress. When Goldwater squared off against Johnson in 1964, the President predicted that there would be a "frontlash" of Republican and independent voters who would move way from the GOP just because Goldwater was at the top of the ticket. This was Johnson's response to predictions of a backlash in the South from Democrats who were angry about civil rights. The frontlash, Johnson explained to Bill Moyers is "liberals, independents, moderate Republicans." The electorate is not as likely to experience any dramatic swings like we saw in Midwestern states in 1964, where solidly Republican areas went Democratic because they were scared off by Goldwater, but a Cruz campaign could be exactly what Democrats need to cement victories in the swing states where the outcome is still uncertain. Monday, Cruz will bask in the spotlight of his announcement. But Republicans are going to have to really think hard about whether they want to put all of their electoral eggs in this volatile basket which, at least based on the history, has a very slim chance of winning. | Julian Zelizer: If Ted Cruz follows Barry Goldwater's path, he and his party could lose big .
Contrary to conventional wisdom, GOP primary voters are more interested in victory than ideology, he says . | 1b5b4b15822c03418828177f5c0ba63a273f7920 | <s>[INST] (CNN)Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce Monday that he is launching his campaign to become the 2016 Republican nominee for president. Cruz has been positioning for this nomination almost since he entered the upper chamber in 2012. His announcement takes place at a bastion of conservatism, Liberty University, the institution founded by evangelical leader Jerry Falwell. Cruz is going to run from the right. He has spent much of his short career in Washington blasting the "mushy middle" of his party (which might be news to most Democrats), which he dismisses as a "failed electoral strategy." During a recent visit to New Hampshire, where he vowed to eliminate the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service, Cruz said that "I'm pretty sure, here in New Hampshire, y'all define gun control like we do in Texas: Gun control is when you hit at what you aim at." Fifty years ago, another Republican senator ran this kind of campaign, Arizona's Barry Goldwater, who took on President Lyndon Johnson. Cruz will test the conventional wisdom that Goldwater's strategy was and remains a failure. When Republicans voted to nominate him in 1964, Goldwater told the delegates that "extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice no virtue." When the icon of moderate Republicans, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, spoke to the convention, the delegates hissed and booed. The outcome was far from great for the GOP. Johnson defeated Goldwater in a landslide election that brought in huge liberal Democratic majorities that passed the exact programs that conservatives abhorred. Although Goldwater was clearly wrong when he ran in 1964, Cruz thinks that the times have changed. Is he right? Right now, the chances are not great. If Cruz really sticks to this strategy of extremism, he faces very long odds of making it to the White House. The strategy might help him to garner some primary votes against Jeb Bush in red states, but it is not an approach with a great track record. Even as the Republican Party has shifted to the right in recent decades, Republican candidates who have obtained the nomination, and those who have also won the presidency, always developed campaign themes that allowed them to appeal to broader coalitions than voters on the extremes. Ronald Reagan had anti-communism and tax cuts to attract voters into one big tent, and George H.W. Bush had a thousand points of light. His son George W. Bush emphasized policies tied to "compassionate conservatism" to prove that he was not an extreme zealot. Even Republicans who didn't win in the general elections, like John McCain and Mitt Romney, did not win the primary and caucus tallies by only playing to the base. Notwithstanding the conventional wisdom, even in primaries it seems that Republican voters understand the importance of finding someone who has the potential to win in November. This coming election will be tough for Republicans. As all the experts have shown, the electoral college math does not favor the GOP. Some experts have predicted that Democrats have over an 80% chance of winning the Electoral College. According to the Washington Post, if one looks at the states where the margin was narrow in the 2012 election, five currently favor Democrats (Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania) while in others, like Colorado, Democrats have a very good chance of winning as a result of demographic trends, namely growing minority populations that favor their party's nominee. Barring any dramatic changes in the coming months, Democrats will also have a very strong and seasoned nominee in Hillary Clinton. Cruz is also not just someone who defends extremism but a politician who can easily be tied to the congressional obstructionism that has turned off so much of the electorate. The Republican Party has been dragged down by the kind of politics that voters have observed in Washington. In 2014, congressional approval ratings plummeted to 14%. As the new year began, the approval ratings were only slightly better: just 16%. This is the congressional Republicanism where Cruz comes from. Many voters who like conservatism and the GOP don't love what their representatives are doing on Capitol Hill. The kind of scorched earth, always say no to anything politics has not done well in terms of the favorability ratings. There have been few practitioners of this style of legislative politics as prominent as Cruz. During his campaign for the presidency, he might pay the price for the kind of politics that brought him great attention in Congress. When Goldwater squared off against Johnson in 1964, the President predicted that there would be a "frontlash" of Republican and independent voters who would move way from the GOP just because Goldwater was at the top of the ticket. This was Johnson's response to predictions of a backlash in the South from Democrats who were angry about civil rights. The frontlash, Johnson explained to Bill Moyers is "liberals, independents, moderate Republicans." The electorate is not as likely to experience any dramatic swings like we saw in Midwestern states in 1964, where solidly Republican areas went Democratic because they were scared off by Goldwater, but a Cruz campaign could be exactly what Democrats need to cement victories in the swing states where the outcome is still uncertain. Monday, Cruz will bask in the spotlight of his announcement. But Republicans are going to have to really think hard about whether they want to put all of their electoral eggs in this volatile basket which, at least based on the history, has a very slim chance of winning. [/INST] Julian Zelizer: If Ted Cruz follows Barry Goldwater's path, he and his party could lose big .
Contrary to conventional wisdom, GOP primary voters are more interested in victory than ideology, he says . </s> |
The last the world knew of Pia Farrenkopf, she had withdrawn $1,500 from her checking account in February 25, 2009. Friends and family didn't see or hear from the woman they described as fun and intelligent in the years since, but they chalked it up to Farrenkopf's solitary tendencies. Meanwhile, letters piled up in her mailbox in the middle-class neighborhood where she lived in Pontiac, Michigan, before being taken back to the Post Office as unclaimed. Mummified: Pia Farrenkopf, who was 44 when authorities believe she died, sat for five years in the backseat of her car mummified . A family member even tried to phone in 2012 to tell Farrenkopf her mother had died, but never got a response. Mortgage payments kept being deducted automatically from bank accounts flush with cash from Farrenkopf's job at ALLTEL Information Services, where she had once programmed banking software. It was not until the money ran out in 2013 and the bank foreclosed that Farrenkopf was finally discovered. The Detroit Free Press reports two repairmen, hired to patch a hole in the roof, found her in 2014, slumped in the backseat of the Jeep Liberty parked in her garage, mummified. Investigators later noted she was found surrounded by hundreds of unopened letters and several empty packs of cigarettes. She had $500 in cash in her pockets and a partially drank bottle of wine by her side. Detectives couldn't find a single fingerprint on the bottle. The home was in a state of chaos and disrepair - a far cry from the way her friend Joan Gill Strack said Farrenkopf liked to keep her home. Scene: Neighbors said they helped clear the driveway and mow the lawn while they believed Farrenkopf was still in the home, though many eventually moved away . World traveler: Farrenkopf traveled to England and Scotland, as well as around the United States, while working programming banking software for ALLTEL Information Services . 'Her house was well-kept, very clean, very tidy,' Strack said. 'She liked things picked up and ordered.' But police found the floors littered with empty soda bottles, more unopened mail, loose clothing and refuse. Black mold had invaded after the sump pump broke down, with dark spots dotting the walls. Strack, who had worked with Farrenkopf when the two lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, said she was 'fun to be around' and 'very, very good at her job,' and traveled to Scotland and England and throughout the US for work. Still, Farrenkopf was never extremely social. Siblings recalled long stretches of time where they wouldn't hear from Farrenkopf, who would often not return phone calls. Fun and smart: Farrenkopf, pictured in this undated photo taken at a coworker's birthday celebration, was described as an excellent employee . Mysterious: Darryl Tillery, a neighbor, said he could not have known that the solitary Farrenkopf was in her garage for five years . Then a postcard or call came from a far-flung destination like Austria. 'Sometimes she would go, literally, for years without us hearing from her,' one sister, Jean LeBlanc, who lives in the Boston area near where Pia and her nine siblings grew up, told the Free Press. 'And then all of a sudden, she'd show up, so nobody ever thought anything about it.' Strack remembers how easily Farrenkopf could cut people out of her life when, after a friend showed up a few hours late for a party without calling, she immediately ended the relationship. 'Pia told her she was done with her,' Strack said. 'She didn't speak to her after that.' Strack said her own friendship with Farrenkopf ended in 2001, though she could provide few details beyond saying that they were together too much. Yet Farrenkopf was by all accounts still doing well. She continued working at Pontiac Fidelity National Information Services, where she was an 'exemplary employee,' management told the Free Press. She even began planning to open a small business of her own - a fitness business in nearby Waterford called Slender Lady. LeBlanc, who managed a Curves location in Massachusetts, agreed to travel to Texas with her sister in 2003, where the two attended a two-week seminar on health in preparation for Farrenkopf opening her business. Past due: Bills and letters would stack up in Farrenkopf's mailbox and then be returned to the Post Office unclaimed, a letter carried told the US Postal Inspector in 2014 . Towed: Authorities dragged out the 2003 green Jeep Liberty that once belonged to Farrenkopf where she was found dead and mummified . That plan was never fully realized. Court records showed the owners of the property sued Farrenkopf in 2005 for breaking her lease, though Farrenkopf never responded to the complaint. Credit card companies also initiated three lawsuits against her from 2005 to 2007 over unpaid bills, receiving judgments that added up to over $15,000. Her homeowners association placed liens totaling more than $2,000 against unpaid dues for the association. Farrenkopf wasn't always shut in her home, though it was often unclear where she was. Officers checked on her home in 2005, when neighbors told them they had not seen her in a month. Inside the home, police said they rescued her abandoned cat, Bungie, and white poodle, Baby, but while the pets were kept in a shelter - Baby was later adopted - there's no evidence Farrenkopf came to collect them. Sister Mary Mulligan looks over an image of Pia Farrenkopf in the 1983 Cardinal Cushing Central High School, an all-girls Catholic school yearbook in Boston (file photo) In May 2008, she resigned from her job under circumstances that are unclear, then in October of that year, she was cited for driving with a suspended license, expired plates and no proof of insurance. There's no record of Farrenkopf after the 2009 cash withdrawal, and investigators, who checked credit card statements and subpoenaed bank, phone and health records in a 'massively thorough' search say her cause of death is undeterminable. 'There was no trauma to body, so it only leads to a couple conclusions,' Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. 'Either it was a medical situation that led to her death or something self-induced.' Medical records showed Farrenkopf, who was 44 when investigators believe she died, smoked more than a pack a day and in spite of being worried about her liver, drank regularly. Other family members dealt with cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney disease, according to that report. But the tank in the car still had two gallons of gas left, which led investigators to rule out carbon monoxide poisoning and her organs were so mummified, according to deputy medical examiner Dr Bernardino Pacris, making a toxicology report impossible. The case is now inactive, leaving relatives wondering what happened to their sister that would have ended her life quietly and out of sight. 'I just don't understand why anybody would sit in the backseat of their own car. And just stay there,' LeBlanc said. 'Why would you do that?' | Pia Farrenkopf of Pontiac was found mummified in the backseat of her car .
Investigators believe she died at 44 in 2009 but it wasn't until 2014 her body was discovered .
Relatives and a friend described Farrenkopf, who lived alone, as smart and fun but often solitary .
Her remains were in such a state of desiccation that the medical examiner was unable to conduct a full autopsy and the cause of death is unknown .
She was only discovered after bank foreclosed on her house . | cff53a05ff5f56fb56e96767056b3b49eee499c6 | <s>[INST] The last the world knew of Pia Farrenkopf, she had withdrawn $1,500 from her checking account in February 25, 2009. Friends and family didn't see or hear from the woman they described as fun and intelligent in the years since, but they chalked it up to Farrenkopf's solitary tendencies. Meanwhile, letters piled up in her mailbox in the middle-class neighborhood where she lived in Pontiac, Michigan, before being taken back to the Post Office as unclaimed. Mummified: Pia Farrenkopf, who was 44 when authorities believe she died, sat for five years in the backseat of her car mummified . A family member even tried to phone in 2012 to tell Farrenkopf her mother had died, but never got a response. Mortgage payments kept being deducted automatically from bank accounts flush with cash from Farrenkopf's job at ALLTEL Information Services, where she had once programmed banking software. It was not until the money ran out in 2013 and the bank foreclosed that Farrenkopf was finally discovered. The Detroit Free Press reports two repairmen, hired to patch a hole in the roof, found her in 2014, slumped in the backseat of the Jeep Liberty parked in her garage, mummified. Investigators later noted she was found surrounded by hundreds of unopened letters and several empty packs of cigarettes. She had $500 in cash in her pockets and a partially drank bottle of wine by her side. Detectives couldn't find a single fingerprint on the bottle. The home was in a state of chaos and disrepair - a far cry from the way her friend Joan Gill Strack said Farrenkopf liked to keep her home. Scene: Neighbors said they helped clear the driveway and mow the lawn while they believed Farrenkopf was still in the home, though many eventually moved away . World traveler: Farrenkopf traveled to England and Scotland, as well as around the United States, while working programming banking software for ALLTEL Information Services . 'Her house was well-kept, very clean, very tidy,' Strack said. 'She liked things picked up and ordered.' But police found the floors littered with empty soda bottles, more unopened mail, loose clothing and refuse. Black mold had invaded after the sump pump broke down, with dark spots dotting the walls. Strack, who had worked with Farrenkopf when the two lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, said she was 'fun to be around' and 'very, very good at her job,' and traveled to Scotland and England and throughout the US for work. Still, Farrenkopf was never extremely social. Siblings recalled long stretches of time where they wouldn't hear from Farrenkopf, who would often not return phone calls. Fun and smart: Farrenkopf, pictured in this undated photo taken at a coworker's birthday celebration, was described as an excellent employee . Mysterious: Darryl Tillery, a neighbor, said he could not have known that the solitary Farrenkopf was in her garage for five years . Then a postcard or call came from a far-flung destination like Austria. 'Sometimes she would go, literally, for years without us hearing from her,' one sister, Jean LeBlanc, who lives in the Boston area near where Pia and her nine siblings grew up, told the Free Press. 'And then all of a sudden, she'd show up, so nobody ever thought anything about it.' Strack remembers how easily Farrenkopf could cut people out of her life when, after a friend showed up a few hours late for a party without calling, she immediately ended the relationship. 'Pia told her she was done with her,' Strack said. 'She didn't speak to her after that.' Strack said her own friendship with Farrenkopf ended in 2001, though she could provide few details beyond saying that they were together too much. Yet Farrenkopf was by all accounts still doing well. She continued working at Pontiac Fidelity National Information Services, where she was an 'exemplary employee,' management told the Free Press. She even began planning to open a small business of her own - a fitness business in nearby Waterford called Slender Lady. LeBlanc, who managed a Curves location in Massachusetts, agreed to travel to Texas with her sister in 2003, where the two attended a two-week seminar on health in preparation for Farrenkopf opening her business. Past due: Bills and letters would stack up in Farrenkopf's mailbox and then be returned to the Post Office unclaimed, a letter carried told the US Postal Inspector in 2014 . Towed: Authorities dragged out the 2003 green Jeep Liberty that once belonged to Farrenkopf where she was found dead and mummified . That plan was never fully realized. Court records showed the owners of the property sued Farrenkopf in 2005 for breaking her lease, though Farrenkopf never responded to the complaint. Credit card companies also initiated three lawsuits against her from 2005 to 2007 over unpaid bills, receiving judgments that added up to over $15,000. Her homeowners association placed liens totaling more than $2,000 against unpaid dues for the association. Farrenkopf wasn't always shut in her home, though it was often unclear where she was. Officers checked on her home in 2005, when neighbors told them they had not seen her in a month. Inside the home, police said they rescued her abandoned cat, Bungie, and white poodle, Baby, but while the pets were kept in a shelter - Baby was later adopted - there's no evidence Farrenkopf came to collect them. Sister Mary Mulligan looks over an image of Pia Farrenkopf in the 1983 Cardinal Cushing Central High School, an all-girls Catholic school yearbook in Boston (file photo) In May 2008, she resigned from her job under circumstances that are unclear, then in October of that year, she was cited for driving with a suspended license, expired plates and no proof of insurance. There's no record of Farrenkopf after the 2009 cash withdrawal, and investigators, who checked credit card statements and subpoenaed bank, phone and health records in a 'massively thorough' search say her cause of death is undeterminable. 'There was no trauma to body, so it only leads to a couple conclusions,' Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. 'Either it was a medical situation that led to her death or something self-induced.' Medical records showed Farrenkopf, who was 44 when investigators believe she died, smoked more than a pack a day and in spite of being worried about her liver, drank regularly. Other family members dealt with cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney disease, according to that report. But the tank in the car still had two gallons of gas left, which led investigators to rule out carbon monoxide poisoning and her organs were so mummified, according to deputy medical examiner Dr Bernardino Pacris, making a toxicology report impossible. The case is now inactive, leaving relatives wondering what happened to their sister that would have ended her life quietly and out of sight. 'I just don't understand why anybody would sit in the backseat of their own car. And just stay there,' LeBlanc said. 'Why would you do that?' [/INST] Pia Farrenkopf of Pontiac was found mummified in the backseat of her car .
Investigators believe she died at 44 in 2009 but it wasn't until 2014 her body was discovered .
Relatives and a friend described Farrenkopf, who lived alone, as smart and fun but often solitary .
Her remains were in such a state of desiccation that the medical examiner was unable to conduct a full autopsy and the cause of death is unknown .
She was only discovered after bank foreclosed on her house . </s> |
Hundreds of people were targeted by the scam with fraudsters posing as TalkTalk employees on the phone (file image) A major security breach has left thousands of TalkTalk customers at the mercy of fraudsters. Criminals have stolen account numbers, addresses and phone numbers from the phone and broadband firm’s computers. The details have been used in attempts to scam hundreds of customers so far, with one man having £2,800 stolen from his bank account. Masquerading as TalkTalk staff, the fraudsters phone their victims and try to make them disclose their bank details. It is not known how many of these customers were successfully tricked and had money stolen from them. The company, which has four million customers in all, has now sent an email to every one to warn them of the ruse. One of the techniques used by the fraudsters is to offer their victims a credit in return for their bank details. The customer then finds that their account has been emptied. The fraudulent callers are convincing because they have the customer’s details to hand. TalkTalk claims only a few thousand account details have gone astray. The data theft came to light when the company investigated a sudden rise in complaints about scam calls between October and December. TalkTalk insisted it had not been hacked and that the leak came instead from a third party contractor which had legitimate access to customer accounts. Customers have taken to the company’s internet forum to air their grievances. One, who received a call from a suspected scammer, said a more prominent warning about the hacking incident should have been given earlier and ‘not hidden away at the bottom of a lengthy marketing email’. ‘Hacking is a worldwide problem – it happens and you have to let us know immediately, not hide it away,’ he wrote. ‘My 85-year-old mother who is a TT customer could well have been taken in when the guy quoted all the correct info.’ Another angry customer wrote: ‘After months and months of being lied to by TalkTalk you are now finally admitting that you have had a security breach and that our details were accessed from your database.’ He said several members of staff had denied there was a problem, adding: ‘You should be ashamed of yourselves as it is your customers who have suffered and in some cases like my own, have suffered financially.’ Another wrote on the forum: ‘This internet provider must have the worst security and data protection for its customers in the business.’ The company says it was not hacked but that the details were stolen by a third party. It investigated following a new wave of complaints last year . A further disgruntled customer accused TalkTalk of conducting a damage limitation exercise: ‘It’s only taken them months to decide to come out and let customers know, or should I say forced to come out and let them know, as they had no option as word spread.’ Others highlighted problems of dealing with call centres in India. In a statement, TalkTalk said: ‘We have become aware that some limited, non-sensitive information about some customers could have been illegally accessed in violation of our security procedures. ‘We are aware of a small, but nonetheless significant, number of customers who have been directly targeted by these criminals and we have been supporting them directly.’ The firm said the problem had also been reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Graeme Smith had £2,800 stolen from him but claim neither his bank nor TalkTalk will reimburse him . Graeme Smith told yesterday how his bank and TalkTalk have refused to refund him £2,815 stolen from his current account. The 61-year-old HR expert was fooled by ‘extremely slick and believable’ fraudsters who claimed to be from a TalkTalk fraud department probing computer hacking. He was kept on the phone for hours by the team of three criminals and tricked into allowing them access to his computer to remove a bug supposedly left by a hacker. They told him he would receive a £250 credit for his trouble. When he later checked his account at a cash machine the £2,815 had gone. ‘I feel like a fool – I’m not naive, but they completely took me in,’ said Mr Smith, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham. ‘I’m extremely fed up and frustrated with TalkTalk and will be leaving them in future. 'They have not provided me with any support at all and I’ve been forced to wait for days for anyone to contact me. | Thieves stole addresses and phone and account numbers from company .
Details were used in scam which saw one man's account robbed £2,800 .
TalkTalk said they were not hacked and leak had come from third party .
Outraged customers took to online forums to air their grievances . | 6097587f334a75335ab2675d006a621c866d79af | <s>[INST] Hundreds of people were targeted by the scam with fraudsters posing as TalkTalk employees on the phone (file image) A major security breach has left thousands of TalkTalk customers at the mercy of fraudsters. Criminals have stolen account numbers, addresses and phone numbers from the phone and broadband firm’s computers. The details have been used in attempts to scam hundreds of customers so far, with one man having £2,800 stolen from his bank account. Masquerading as TalkTalk staff, the fraudsters phone their victims and try to make them disclose their bank details. It is not known how many of these customers were successfully tricked and had money stolen from them. The company, which has four million customers in all, has now sent an email to every one to warn them of the ruse. One of the techniques used by the fraudsters is to offer their victims a credit in return for their bank details. The customer then finds that their account has been emptied. The fraudulent callers are convincing because they have the customer’s details to hand. TalkTalk claims only a few thousand account details have gone astray. The data theft came to light when the company investigated a sudden rise in complaints about scam calls between October and December. TalkTalk insisted it had not been hacked and that the leak came instead from a third party contractor which had legitimate access to customer accounts. Customers have taken to the company’s internet forum to air their grievances. One, who received a call from a suspected scammer, said a more prominent warning about the hacking incident should have been given earlier and ‘not hidden away at the bottom of a lengthy marketing email’. ‘Hacking is a worldwide problem – it happens and you have to let us know immediately, not hide it away,’ he wrote. ‘My 85-year-old mother who is a TT customer could well have been taken in when the guy quoted all the correct info.’ Another angry customer wrote: ‘After months and months of being lied to by TalkTalk you are now finally admitting that you have had a security breach and that our details were accessed from your database.’ He said several members of staff had denied there was a problem, adding: ‘You should be ashamed of yourselves as it is your customers who have suffered and in some cases like my own, have suffered financially.’ Another wrote on the forum: ‘This internet provider must have the worst security and data protection for its customers in the business.’ The company says it was not hacked but that the details were stolen by a third party. It investigated following a new wave of complaints last year . A further disgruntled customer accused TalkTalk of conducting a damage limitation exercise: ‘It’s only taken them months to decide to come out and let customers know, or should I say forced to come out and let them know, as they had no option as word spread.’ Others highlighted problems of dealing with call centres in India. In a statement, TalkTalk said: ‘We have become aware that some limited, non-sensitive information about some customers could have been illegally accessed in violation of our security procedures. ‘We are aware of a small, but nonetheless significant, number of customers who have been directly targeted by these criminals and we have been supporting them directly.’ The firm said the problem had also been reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Graeme Smith had £2,800 stolen from him but claim neither his bank nor TalkTalk will reimburse him . Graeme Smith told yesterday how his bank and TalkTalk have refused to refund him £2,815 stolen from his current account. The 61-year-old HR expert was fooled by ‘extremely slick and believable’ fraudsters who claimed to be from a TalkTalk fraud department probing computer hacking. He was kept on the phone for hours by the team of three criminals and tricked into allowing them access to his computer to remove a bug supposedly left by a hacker. They told him he would receive a £250 credit for his trouble. When he later checked his account at a cash machine the £2,815 had gone. ‘I feel like a fool – I’m not naive, but they completely took me in,’ said Mr Smith, from Chester-le-Street, County Durham. ‘I’m extremely fed up and frustrated with TalkTalk and will be leaving them in future. 'They have not provided me with any support at all and I’ve been forced to wait for days for anyone to contact me. [/INST] Thieves stole addresses and phone and account numbers from company .
Details were used in scam which saw one man's account robbed £2,800 .
TalkTalk said they were not hacked and leak had come from third party .
Outraged customers took to online forums to air their grievances . </s> |
Mike Holpin, a recovering alcoholic from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, has an unusual way of keeping track of his children. With 22 that carry his last name, 18 who don't and 'probably a few more', Mr Holpin is one of the UK's most prolific fathers with offspring aged between 37 and three. To keep track of all his children, who were born to 20 different mothers, he has had their names tattooed across his back. Scroll down for video . Prolific: Mike Holpin, 56, has 40 children with 20 different women but thinks he may have more . Although he insists that he loves all of his children, Mr Holpin is no longer in touch with some, while others were removed by social services thanks to his alcoholism and womanising. Nevertheless, he says he is a changed character who wants nothing more than to reunite his vast brood - and would like to add a few more if he can. 'I'm as fertile as sin,' he explains. 'I don't believe in contraception and I love sex.' According to Mr Holpin, his first sexual experience came aged nine but his baby-making career didn't really get underway until he got a job at a fairground in his late teens. 'Boys working on rides like that, they're only there for one reason and that's to pull women,' he reminisces. 'Good looking boys are better but funny boys are spectacular. 'You have to do some manoeuvring but me, I thought, I just want sex. I'd pat them on the rump and if they say f*** off then they're not really up for it. If they say yes, then great.' Keeping track: Mr Holpin, from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, shows off his family tree tattoo . Reformed: Mr Holpin, a recovering alcoholic, says he is a reformed character and wants to reunite his family . Taken: Because of his alcoholism, many of his children were taken by social services and grew up in care . Although Mr Holpin has had many girlfriends, he admits to having had only six serious relationships, all of which fell victim to his ongoing battle with alcohol. His children too have suffered because of his alcoholism, with nearly all being taken into care as a result. It is, says Mr Holpin, his biggest regret. 'Due to my drinking and my womanising, most of my kids have gone through the care system,' he explains. 'It makes me feel like s*** because they've suffered. They [social services] took them from me because I'm an alcoholic. I'm still an alcoholic - I just don't practise it.' Now the reformed character is hoping to reunite his huge brood and fulfil the promise he made to each child as they were removed. 'When they went into care, I made a promise that no matter how long it took, I will get my kids home,' he says. Perfect: Mr Holpin says being reunited with his huge brood would complete him and make his life perfect . Adding: He hopes to add to his family, aged between 37 and three, in the future . 'I miss all the fun we used to have so I guess getting them back, my life will be set. My life will be perfect.' Mr Holpin also says he would like to add to his family with the help of his fiancée Diane but can't resist reminiscing about the pulling techniques he used in the past. 'There's nothing nicer than a single fellow with a baby,' he smirks. 'Sex? It's sex is all it is. You could look like the back of a bus but sex is sex. You do doggy style if she's ugly. 'I'm only 56,' he continues. 'I'll never stop [having children]. Never stop. In the Bible, God says go forth and multiply. I'm doing what God wants.' Now, he says, he is a reformed character. 'I've got so much love in me for my kids, it's spilling over,' he says. 'I need them more than they need me to be honest. I can't be without them.' He also says he hopes his children will be able to forgive him, both for their upbringing in care and for his lengthy reproductive career. 'I can't make up for what I've done,' he admits. 'All I can do is be there for them now. I'll keep fighting.' | Mike Holpin, from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, has around 40 children .
He isn't sure of the exact number but has 22 with his name and 18 without .
Estimates that there are 'probably a few more' of his children in the world .
The children he is sure of are aged between 37 and three years old .
Says he would like to have more children and will probably never stop .
Mr Holpin doesn't believe in contraception but 'loves sex'
Says by going forth and multiplying, he is carrying out God's wishes .
A recovering alcoholic, many of his children grew up in care as a result .
Mike Holpin appears on 40 Kids by 20 Women, tomorrow night at 9pm on Channel 5 . | 5c75ed30a07e8a1c27642541176d0dad603cab5f | <s>[INST] Mike Holpin, a recovering alcoholic from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, has an unusual way of keeping track of his children. With 22 that carry his last name, 18 who don't and 'probably a few more', Mr Holpin is one of the UK's most prolific fathers with offspring aged between 37 and three. To keep track of all his children, who were born to 20 different mothers, he has had their names tattooed across his back. Scroll down for video . Prolific: Mike Holpin, 56, has 40 children with 20 different women but thinks he may have more . Although he insists that he loves all of his children, Mr Holpin is no longer in touch with some, while others were removed by social services thanks to his alcoholism and womanising. Nevertheless, he says he is a changed character who wants nothing more than to reunite his vast brood - and would like to add a few more if he can. 'I'm as fertile as sin,' he explains. 'I don't believe in contraception and I love sex.' According to Mr Holpin, his first sexual experience came aged nine but his baby-making career didn't really get underway until he got a job at a fairground in his late teens. 'Boys working on rides like that, they're only there for one reason and that's to pull women,' he reminisces. 'Good looking boys are better but funny boys are spectacular. 'You have to do some manoeuvring but me, I thought, I just want sex. I'd pat them on the rump and if they say f*** off then they're not really up for it. If they say yes, then great.' Keeping track: Mr Holpin, from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, shows off his family tree tattoo . Reformed: Mr Holpin, a recovering alcoholic, says he is a reformed character and wants to reunite his family . Taken: Because of his alcoholism, many of his children were taken by social services and grew up in care . Although Mr Holpin has had many girlfriends, he admits to having had only six serious relationships, all of which fell victim to his ongoing battle with alcohol. His children too have suffered because of his alcoholism, with nearly all being taken into care as a result. It is, says Mr Holpin, his biggest regret. 'Due to my drinking and my womanising, most of my kids have gone through the care system,' he explains. 'It makes me feel like s*** because they've suffered. They [social services] took them from me because I'm an alcoholic. I'm still an alcoholic - I just don't practise it.' Now the reformed character is hoping to reunite his huge brood and fulfil the promise he made to each child as they were removed. 'When they went into care, I made a promise that no matter how long it took, I will get my kids home,' he says. Perfect: Mr Holpin says being reunited with his huge brood would complete him and make his life perfect . Adding: He hopes to add to his family, aged between 37 and three, in the future . 'I miss all the fun we used to have so I guess getting them back, my life will be set. My life will be perfect.' Mr Holpin also says he would like to add to his family with the help of his fiancée Diane but can't resist reminiscing about the pulling techniques he used in the past. 'There's nothing nicer than a single fellow with a baby,' he smirks. 'Sex? It's sex is all it is. You could look like the back of a bus but sex is sex. You do doggy style if she's ugly. 'I'm only 56,' he continues. 'I'll never stop [having children]. Never stop. In the Bible, God says go forth and multiply. I'm doing what God wants.' Now, he says, he is a reformed character. 'I've got so much love in me for my kids, it's spilling over,' he says. 'I need them more than they need me to be honest. I can't be without them.' He also says he hopes his children will be able to forgive him, both for their upbringing in care and for his lengthy reproductive career. 'I can't make up for what I've done,' he admits. 'All I can do is be there for them now. I'll keep fighting.' [/INST] Mike Holpin, from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, has around 40 children .
He isn't sure of the exact number but has 22 with his name and 18 without .
Estimates that there are 'probably a few more' of his children in the world .
The children he is sure of are aged between 37 and three years old .
Says he would like to have more children and will probably never stop .
Mr Holpin doesn't believe in contraception but 'loves sex'
Says by going forth and multiplying, he is carrying out God's wishes .
A recovering alcoholic, many of his children grew up in care as a result .
Mike Holpin appears on 40 Kids by 20 Women, tomorrow night at 9pm on Channel 5 . </s> |
Ashley Barnes says that he has laughed off allegations from Jose Mourinho that he was guilty of a 'criminal tackle' on Nemanja Matic when Burnley drew at Chelsea last month. Barnes' challenge was branded 'criminal' by Mourinho and Matic's retaliation saw him receive a red card during last month's 1-1 draw while the Burnley player was unpunished. It thrust Barnes and his club into the national spotlight and speaking about the incident for the first time to Burnley's programme for their match against Manchester City on Saturday, the 25-year-old striker explained how he dealt with the furore. Burnley forward Ashley Barnes attempts a shot as his side beat Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday evening . This studs-up tackle from Ashley Barnes infuriated Nemanja Matic at Stamford Bridge last month . Barnes closes down Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko during the Premier League clash on Saturday . The Burnley striker said: 'You're always going to get people who come out of the woodwork and voice their opinion. There were lots of comments made that it was a 'criminal tackle' and that it was disgusting but you just have to laugh it off really. 'Obviously I've not meant it. I give my all for the team but I'm an honest player. As I've gone to pass the ball he's come to try and screen in front of the strikers. I've took a heavy touch and as I've gone to pass to Jonesy (Dave Jones) I've caught him on the shin with the follow through of the pass. 'It wasn't intentional, of course. I would never go out on a football pitch to try and hurt an opponent. But there were so many different angles and it got picked out and scrutinised to the nth degree but you just have to get on with it. Martins Atkinson shows the red card to Matic after the Serbian pushed Barnes over in retaliation to the tackle . 'I don't really take anything from it. All I can do is apologise that I've caught him in that manner. As you can see nobody in the ground reacted and the next minute he came and pushed me over. Barnes said he was unaware at the time he had hurt the Serbian international: . 'Obviously I wouldn't have been happy if he had caught me there but as I say I've not meant it and I didn't know that I'd hurt him because it was just my momentum that took me that way. 'You're always going to get something like that in your life and I think that's one for me, but I like to think I deal with these things quite well.' Nemanja Matic reacts angrily after being sent off for his reaction to a tough challenge from Ashley Barnes . | Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic sent off after reacting angrily to a tackle by Ashley Barnes at Stamford Bridge last month .
Matic was suspended for two matches but Barnes escaped punishment .
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said Barnes' tackle on Matic was 'criminal' | 3a98312ebc45a8d1aa1aba9c4bd24b97a369f0ae | <s>[INST] Ashley Barnes says that he has laughed off allegations from Jose Mourinho that he was guilty of a 'criminal tackle' on Nemanja Matic when Burnley drew at Chelsea last month. Barnes' challenge was branded 'criminal' by Mourinho and Matic's retaliation saw him receive a red card during last month's 1-1 draw while the Burnley player was unpunished. It thrust Barnes and his club into the national spotlight and speaking about the incident for the first time to Burnley's programme for their match against Manchester City on Saturday, the 25-year-old striker explained how he dealt with the furore. Burnley forward Ashley Barnes attempts a shot as his side beat Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday evening . This studs-up tackle from Ashley Barnes infuriated Nemanja Matic at Stamford Bridge last month . Barnes closes down Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko during the Premier League clash on Saturday . The Burnley striker said: 'You're always going to get people who come out of the woodwork and voice their opinion. There were lots of comments made that it was a 'criminal tackle' and that it was disgusting but you just have to laugh it off really. 'Obviously I've not meant it. I give my all for the team but I'm an honest player. As I've gone to pass the ball he's come to try and screen in front of the strikers. I've took a heavy touch and as I've gone to pass to Jonesy (Dave Jones) I've caught him on the shin with the follow through of the pass. 'It wasn't intentional, of course. I would never go out on a football pitch to try and hurt an opponent. But there were so many different angles and it got picked out and scrutinised to the nth degree but you just have to get on with it. Martins Atkinson shows the red card to Matic after the Serbian pushed Barnes over in retaliation to the tackle . 'I don't really take anything from it. All I can do is apologise that I've caught him in that manner. As you can see nobody in the ground reacted and the next minute he came and pushed me over. Barnes said he was unaware at the time he had hurt the Serbian international: . 'Obviously I wouldn't have been happy if he had caught me there but as I say I've not meant it and I didn't know that I'd hurt him because it was just my momentum that took me that way. 'You're always going to get something like that in your life and I think that's one for me, but I like to think I deal with these things quite well.' Nemanja Matic reacts angrily after being sent off for his reaction to a tough challenge from Ashley Barnes . [/INST] Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic sent off after reacting angrily to a tackle by Ashley Barnes at Stamford Bridge last month .
Matic was suspended for two matches but Barnes escaped punishment .
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said Barnes' tackle on Matic was 'criminal' </s> |
Niall Boylan and his biological sister Fran Kavanagh, pictured during their first meeting last week, when they were reunited 50 years after being separated . A brother and sister who were separated as babies and put up for adoption five decades ago have been reunited after realising they grew up just 500 metres apart. Niall Boylan, 51, a radio presenter in Dublin, met his biological sister who now lives in London, Fran Kavanagh, 49, for the first time this weekend after finding each other online last year. Niall, who has a show on Irish radio station 4FM, hit the headlines last year when he spoke about discovering that his birth mother had a little girl when he was just 13 months old in 1965. He said he only learned that he had a sister when the information was disclosed ‘casually’ in a letter from the adoption agency. Niall had been adopted from St Patrick’s Home on Dublin’s Navan Road by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted. His decision to speak out last year led indirectly to the reunion with sister Fran, who had begun the process of finding out more about the circumstances of her own birth. She was adopted in 1966 by Maria and Christopher Kavanagh from Glasnevin. In recent years, Fran’s sister told her that her birth mother had turned to the courts to try to keep her. ‘I felt I needed to know more,’ she said. ‘When I was given my birth weight and other basic details, I couldn’t believe it.’ Fran went on to meet her birth mother four years ago, an encounter she describes as ‘overwhelming’. However, her birth mother did not tell her about the existence of brother Niall. Last year, she was contacted by an adoption agency telling her they had received a letter from her older brother who wanted to get in touch. They added that he had announced his wish ‘publicly’. ‘When I heard “publicly”, I was really confused, so myself and my partner Googled “Niall” and “St Patrick’s Home”, and up came this story about Niall. I knew it had to be him. I made contact immediately and we talked for hours.’ St Patrick's mother and baby home on the Navan Road in Dublin, where Niall and Fran's mother was living with them as babies and from where they were adopted . Niall when he was a baby (left) and as a toddler (right). He was adopted by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted . Niall's original birth document, which registers his birth at St Patrick's Home on September 21, 1963 . She flew to meet her brother for the first time last weekend, along with her partner, and the pair went for dinner and a night out together. ‘It went really well,’ said Niall. ‘We are both delighted. We had spoken on the phone and on Facebook and then finally we met. ‘She’s very like me in many ways. I could hear her personality and we are very similar. You never know how these things will go but this went really well.’ ‘We were in the same crowd, we knew the same people, it’s crazy to think that,’ Niall said. ‘Imagine if we’d ended up going out with each other? This is why people need to know who they are.’ His sister, who has two adult children, said: ‘To meet Niall after all these years is wonderful.’ Both were struck by the fact that they grew up in close proximity to one another. Fran, who works as an estate agent and has a son, 27, and daughter, 22, said: ‘I was born in November 1965, just 13 months after Niall and we would have been in St Patrick’s at the same time. ‘We definitely overlapped, but we were never told.’ Fran’s adoptive family, the Kavanaghs, who she is no longer in touch with after her adopted parents died when she was a teenager, moved from Glasnevin to Raheny, where Niall lived, in 1969. ‘So we were only down the road from each other,’ she pointed out. ‘I went to Tamangos nightclub and Niall would have DJ’d there. We were definitely in each other’s company.’ Niall is a radio presenter on Irish station Classic Hits 4FM. It was through his high media profile that Fran was easily able to track him down and contacted him through his email on the station's website . The pair found out about each other after being sent a letter from an adoption agency. Fran was given the name of her brother and began searching for him online and came across the Irish DJ and got in touch . She pointed out that one of Niall's best friends even DJ'd at her 21st birthday party. Both Niall, a father of three, and Fran have met their biological mother in recent years. She gave birth to a third child, whose care she initially entrusted to her sister-in-law. She eventually married and had a fourth child, and raised her two youngest children with her husband, who was never told of the existence of Niall and Fran. They have considerable sympathy for their birth mother. Niall said: ‘I feel sorry for my mother: she’s old and doesn’t remember a huge amount. ‘She said they [the St Patrick’s home mothers] could be sent out to clean a church, and come back to find their baby gone. ‘She said the mothers would slip notes into their babies’ nappies in the hope that the adoptive parents would keep them and give them to the children later.’ However, Niall says he has drawn a blank in researching his birth father. ‘I asked my mother, “Who is my father?” She was really vague, and said he worked in a church. I asked her was he a priest and she wouldn’t say.’ Fran explained that she had little interest in discovering her background until recent years. Learning ‘basic details’ about her early days, such as her birth weight, made her curious. ‘It was, like, up until then, I wasn’t even born but here I was, on paper, with another life that I didn’t know anything about. ‘I was 46 when I met my mother, and she was 80. She is a frail woman and I had no axe to grind with her. I wasn’t there to beat her up, it was just to meet her. ‘I feel so sorry for those women: they were treated so badly and for her to have found us all means so much to her. Fran Kavanagh (right) with her 27-year-old son (centre) and her 22-year-old daughter (left) together recently . ‘I’m delighted now that I found out. I feel kind of guilty that I didn’t do more before I was 46 but I just accepted the situation. I believed I was a lucky child because I had been adopted. ‘But I could have met Niall a lot sooner.’ The pair plan to meet up again the future and Fran, who will be 50 this year, is holding her birthday party back home in Dublin. | Niall Boylan, 51, met his biological sister for the first time last weekend .
He didn't know he had a sister until an adoption agency put it in a letter .
Fran Kavanagh, 49, was also sent a letter and tracked brother online .
Pair were adopted separately from St Patrick's Home in Dublin as babies .
They didn't realise they had been brought up a few streets from each other .
Fran, who lives in London, flew to Dublin to meet radio presenter brother .
The mother-of-two said: 'To meet Niall after all these years is wonderful' | cf2cc65440ab04def373c1d4ce8a82af5930194e | <s>[INST] Niall Boylan and his biological sister Fran Kavanagh, pictured during their first meeting last week, when they were reunited 50 years after being separated . A brother and sister who were separated as babies and put up for adoption five decades ago have been reunited after realising they grew up just 500 metres apart. Niall Boylan, 51, a radio presenter in Dublin, met his biological sister who now lives in London, Fran Kavanagh, 49, for the first time this weekend after finding each other online last year. Niall, who has a show on Irish radio station 4FM, hit the headlines last year when he spoke about discovering that his birth mother had a little girl when he was just 13 months old in 1965. He said he only learned that he had a sister when the information was disclosed ‘casually’ in a letter from the adoption agency. Niall had been adopted from St Patrick’s Home on Dublin’s Navan Road by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted. His decision to speak out last year led indirectly to the reunion with sister Fran, who had begun the process of finding out more about the circumstances of her own birth. She was adopted in 1966 by Maria and Christopher Kavanagh from Glasnevin. In recent years, Fran’s sister told her that her birth mother had turned to the courts to try to keep her. ‘I felt I needed to know more,’ she said. ‘When I was given my birth weight and other basic details, I couldn’t believe it.’ Fran went on to meet her birth mother four years ago, an encounter she describes as ‘overwhelming’. However, her birth mother did not tell her about the existence of brother Niall. Last year, she was contacted by an adoption agency telling her they had received a letter from her older brother who wanted to get in touch. They added that he had announced his wish ‘publicly’. ‘When I heard “publicly”, I was really confused, so myself and my partner Googled “Niall” and “St Patrick’s Home”, and up came this story about Niall. I knew it had to be him. I made contact immediately and we talked for hours.’ St Patrick's mother and baby home on the Navan Road in Dublin, where Niall and Fran's mother was living with them as babies and from where they were adopted . Niall when he was a baby (left) and as a toddler (right). He was adopted by Frank and Lily Boylan, and grew up in Raheny with the couple’s biological daughter Geraldine and a younger brother Arthur, who was also adopted . Niall's original birth document, which registers his birth at St Patrick's Home on September 21, 1963 . She flew to meet her brother for the first time last weekend, along with her partner, and the pair went for dinner and a night out together. ‘It went really well,’ said Niall. ‘We are both delighted. We had spoken on the phone and on Facebook and then finally we met. ‘She’s very like me in many ways. I could hear her personality and we are very similar. You never know how these things will go but this went really well.’ ‘We were in the same crowd, we knew the same people, it’s crazy to think that,’ Niall said. ‘Imagine if we’d ended up going out with each other? This is why people need to know who they are.’ His sister, who has two adult children, said: ‘To meet Niall after all these years is wonderful.’ Both were struck by the fact that they grew up in close proximity to one another. Fran, who works as an estate agent and has a son, 27, and daughter, 22, said: ‘I was born in November 1965, just 13 months after Niall and we would have been in St Patrick’s at the same time. ‘We definitely overlapped, but we were never told.’ Fran’s adoptive family, the Kavanaghs, who she is no longer in touch with after her adopted parents died when she was a teenager, moved from Glasnevin to Raheny, where Niall lived, in 1969. ‘So we were only down the road from each other,’ she pointed out. ‘I went to Tamangos nightclub and Niall would have DJ’d there. We were definitely in each other’s company.’ Niall is a radio presenter on Irish station Classic Hits 4FM. It was through his high media profile that Fran was easily able to track him down and contacted him through his email on the station's website . The pair found out about each other after being sent a letter from an adoption agency. Fran was given the name of her brother and began searching for him online and came across the Irish DJ and got in touch . She pointed out that one of Niall's best friends even DJ'd at her 21st birthday party. Both Niall, a father of three, and Fran have met their biological mother in recent years. She gave birth to a third child, whose care she initially entrusted to her sister-in-law. She eventually married and had a fourth child, and raised her two youngest children with her husband, who was never told of the existence of Niall and Fran. They have considerable sympathy for their birth mother. Niall said: ‘I feel sorry for my mother: she’s old and doesn’t remember a huge amount. ‘She said they [the St Patrick’s home mothers] could be sent out to clean a church, and come back to find their baby gone. ‘She said the mothers would slip notes into their babies’ nappies in the hope that the adoptive parents would keep them and give them to the children later.’ However, Niall says he has drawn a blank in researching his birth father. ‘I asked my mother, “Who is my father?” She was really vague, and said he worked in a church. I asked her was he a priest and she wouldn’t say.’ Fran explained that she had little interest in discovering her background until recent years. Learning ‘basic details’ about her early days, such as her birth weight, made her curious. ‘It was, like, up until then, I wasn’t even born but here I was, on paper, with another life that I didn’t know anything about. ‘I was 46 when I met my mother, and she was 80. She is a frail woman and I had no axe to grind with her. I wasn’t there to beat her up, it was just to meet her. ‘I feel so sorry for those women: they were treated so badly and for her to have found us all means so much to her. Fran Kavanagh (right) with her 27-year-old son (centre) and her 22-year-old daughter (left) together recently . ‘I’m delighted now that I found out. I feel kind of guilty that I didn’t do more before I was 46 but I just accepted the situation. I believed I was a lucky child because I had been adopted. ‘But I could have met Niall a lot sooner.’ The pair plan to meet up again the future and Fran, who will be 50 this year, is holding her birthday party back home in Dublin. [/INST] Niall Boylan, 51, met his biological sister for the first time last weekend .
He didn't know he had a sister until an adoption agency put it in a letter .
Fran Kavanagh, 49, was also sent a letter and tracked brother online .
Pair were adopted separately from St Patrick's Home in Dublin as babies .
They didn't realise they had been brought up a few streets from each other .
Fran, who lives in London, flew to Dublin to meet radio presenter brother .
The mother-of-two said: 'To meet Niall after all these years is wonderful' </s> |
A rare prototype of the first American penny was sold for $1.175million at an auction in Baltimore, Maryland. The pricey penny, which dates from 1792, is one of only seven Birch Pennies which are known to exist. The deal went down late Thursday and it was one of the highlights of a two-day sale of rare US coins, medals and paper money. The 1792 Birch Cent - one of only seven known to exist - sold for $1.175million at an auction in Baltimore . The deal closed Thursday during the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center . Stack's Bowers Galleries of Irvine, California, organized the auction during the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center. The $1.175 million price tag included the buyer's premium. The auction catalog read: 'The Birch cent is, simply, the first of a cultural phenomenon that is known the world over - it is the first American cent.' Vicken Yegparian of Stack's Bowers said he was happy with the sale price, the Baltimore Sun reported. Yegparian said: 'It's not every day you sell a million-dollar rarity. 'The primary motivation is a love of history, a love of the beauty and the lore of the coin. 'In the top-tier pieces, some of it is just bragging rights: '"I have something you don't."' The auction catalog read: 'The Birch cent is, simply, the first of a cultural phenomenon that is known the world over - it is the first American cent.' Stack's Bowers Galleries of Irvine, California, organized the auction and they was happy with the sale price . The buyer was not identified, but the coin - which was engraved the year Congress created the US Mint, and nine years after the American Revolutionary War - was the second Birch Penny to be sold this year. The man who ended up with the coin said he was from Texas. The first was snapped up by a Beverly Hills rare coin dealer in January for $2.585million at an auction in Florida. Kevin Lipton, 55, had the winning bid for that penny. He said: 'It's like our very first penny. 'It's such a spectacular coin. It's so important, so rare. 'They are literally Mona Lisas of our coinage.' The coin Lipton bought was previously sold in 1981 for $200,000. Named for engraver Robert Birch, the penny sold on Thursday depicts Lady Liberty encircled by the words 'Liberty parent of science and industry.' The flip side is engraved with 'United States of America,' 'One cent,' and the fraction 1/100. | Anonymous man from Texas bought pricey coin in Maryland on Thursday .
Birch Penny sold during Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore .
The rare coin is one of only seven Birch Pennies which are known to exist .
Second 1792 Birch Penny sold earlier this year in January for $2.585million . | f13942bd127ad3f78199df952aa0bf677c92054f | <s>[INST] A rare prototype of the first American penny was sold for $1.175million at an auction in Baltimore, Maryland. The pricey penny, which dates from 1792, is one of only seven Birch Pennies which are known to exist. The deal went down late Thursday and it was one of the highlights of a two-day sale of rare US coins, medals and paper money. The 1792 Birch Cent - one of only seven known to exist - sold for $1.175million at an auction in Baltimore . The deal closed Thursday during the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center . Stack's Bowers Galleries of Irvine, California, organized the auction during the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center. The $1.175 million price tag included the buyer's premium. The auction catalog read: 'The Birch cent is, simply, the first of a cultural phenomenon that is known the world over - it is the first American cent.' Vicken Yegparian of Stack's Bowers said he was happy with the sale price, the Baltimore Sun reported. Yegparian said: 'It's not every day you sell a million-dollar rarity. 'The primary motivation is a love of history, a love of the beauty and the lore of the coin. 'In the top-tier pieces, some of it is just bragging rights: '"I have something you don't."' The auction catalog read: 'The Birch cent is, simply, the first of a cultural phenomenon that is known the world over - it is the first American cent.' Stack's Bowers Galleries of Irvine, California, organized the auction and they was happy with the sale price . The buyer was not identified, but the coin - which was engraved the year Congress created the US Mint, and nine years after the American Revolutionary War - was the second Birch Penny to be sold this year. The man who ended up with the coin said he was from Texas. The first was snapped up by a Beverly Hills rare coin dealer in January for $2.585million at an auction in Florida. Kevin Lipton, 55, had the winning bid for that penny. He said: 'It's like our very first penny. 'It's such a spectacular coin. It's so important, so rare. 'They are literally Mona Lisas of our coinage.' The coin Lipton bought was previously sold in 1981 for $200,000. Named for engraver Robert Birch, the penny sold on Thursday depicts Lady Liberty encircled by the words 'Liberty parent of science and industry.' The flip side is engraved with 'United States of America,' 'One cent,' and the fraction 1/100. [/INST] Anonymous man from Texas bought pricey coin in Maryland on Thursday .
Birch Penny sold during Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore .
The rare coin is one of only seven Birch Pennies which are known to exist .
Second 1792 Birch Penny sold earlier this year in January for $2.585million . </s> |
Jenson Button is convinced ailing McLaren will one day challenge the might of Mercedes despite the two teams currently at opposite ends of the pace spectrum at present. McLaren and new power-unit supplier Honda suffered abject humiliation in the season-opening grand prix in Australia earlier this month. The team were already without the services of big-name acquisition Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard sustained concussion in a testing accident in Barcelona. Come the race, reserve Kevin Magnussen failed to even make it to the start line due to a power-unit issue that forced the young Dane to pull over on the formation lap. Jenson Button waves to the crowd before the first race of the season in Australia . McLaren were well of the pace in Melbourne... Button finished 11th, two laps behind winner Lewis Hamilton . At least Button saw the chequered flag, describing it at the time as 'a small victory', albeit finishing two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in 11th and last place. Despite McLaren's seemingly hopeless position heading into Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, a positive Button can see hope on the horizon. 'We're a hell of a long way behind, but I feel we have something we can mould into something very special in the future, which is very exciting,' said Button. 'Being 1.5 seconds off the pace and knowing you've peaked with your package, that's got to hurt. 'Whereas at least we have a glimmer of hope we can possibly challenge Mercedes one day.' Asked as to the reasoning behind his belief, Button replied: 'The direction with the car in terms of aerodynamics, but also with how aggressive this engine is, which is why we're having so many issues. 'In many ways - it's probably wrong for me to say - it's probably more like a Mercedes than it is the other two manufacturers (Ferrari and Renault) in terms of design, aggressiveness and packaging. Lewis Hamilton sprays champagne from the podium after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix . Hamilton led team-mate Nico Rosberg home in Melbourne as Mercedes dominated the opening race of 2015 . 'It's just going to take a little bit of time, but if we didn't have that hope you wouldn't see the strong effort by the whole team. 'They're not heading to races because they're paid to, they're doing so because they're passionate about racing. They're looking forward to the future as much as I am.' The one bonus for McLaren this weekend is Alonso is poised to return, pending a final medical check by the FIA at the Sepang International Circuit on Thursday. Racing director Eric Boullier, for one, is happy to have the Spaniard back on board as he said: 'I'm pleased to see Fernando back in the car. 'He's raring to go, and I know he's been working hard behind the scenes to prepare himself for this weekend.' Fernando Alonso is poised to return to the McLaren cockpit providing he passes an FIA medical on Thursday . | McLaren driver Jenson Button optimistic heading into the Malaysian GP .
He finished two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne .
But Briton believes McLaren can 'possibly challenge Mercedes one day' | 51e7ac7d7975c73de76c7426baeece586380e5a4 | <s>[INST] Jenson Button is convinced ailing McLaren will one day challenge the might of Mercedes despite the two teams currently at opposite ends of the pace spectrum at present. McLaren and new power-unit supplier Honda suffered abject humiliation in the season-opening grand prix in Australia earlier this month. The team were already without the services of big-name acquisition Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard sustained concussion in a testing accident in Barcelona. Come the race, reserve Kevin Magnussen failed to even make it to the start line due to a power-unit issue that forced the young Dane to pull over on the formation lap. Jenson Button waves to the crowd before the first race of the season in Australia . McLaren were well of the pace in Melbourne... Button finished 11th, two laps behind winner Lewis Hamilton . At least Button saw the chequered flag, describing it at the time as 'a small victory', albeit finishing two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in 11th and last place. Despite McLaren's seemingly hopeless position heading into Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, a positive Button can see hope on the horizon. 'We're a hell of a long way behind, but I feel we have something we can mould into something very special in the future, which is very exciting,' said Button. 'Being 1.5 seconds off the pace and knowing you've peaked with your package, that's got to hurt. 'Whereas at least we have a glimmer of hope we can possibly challenge Mercedes one day.' Asked as to the reasoning behind his belief, Button replied: 'The direction with the car in terms of aerodynamics, but also with how aggressive this engine is, which is why we're having so many issues. 'In many ways - it's probably wrong for me to say - it's probably more like a Mercedes than it is the other two manufacturers (Ferrari and Renault) in terms of design, aggressiveness and packaging. Lewis Hamilton sprays champagne from the podium after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix . Hamilton led team-mate Nico Rosberg home in Melbourne as Mercedes dominated the opening race of 2015 . 'It's just going to take a little bit of time, but if we didn't have that hope you wouldn't see the strong effort by the whole team. 'They're not heading to races because they're paid to, they're doing so because they're passionate about racing. They're looking forward to the future as much as I am.' The one bonus for McLaren this weekend is Alonso is poised to return, pending a final medical check by the FIA at the Sepang International Circuit on Thursday. Racing director Eric Boullier, for one, is happy to have the Spaniard back on board as he said: 'I'm pleased to see Fernando back in the car. 'He's raring to go, and I know he's been working hard behind the scenes to prepare himself for this weekend.' Fernando Alonso is poised to return to the McLaren cockpit providing he passes an FIA medical on Thursday . [/INST] McLaren driver Jenson Button optimistic heading into the Malaysian GP .
He finished two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne .
But Briton believes McLaren can 'possibly challenge Mercedes one day' </s> |
Oklahoma University alumni are rallying around an African American chef who has been forced out of his job at the school's disgraced fraternity after footage emerged of members performing a racist chant. Howard has worked at Sigma Alpha Epsilon for more than 15 years, cooking raved-about chili dogs and cheering students with his 'infectious smile', former members say. But on Monday, his role was terminated after the university closed SAE with immediate effect. It was a reaction to a video of fraternity brothers chanting 'There will never be a n***** in SAE' to the tune of If You're Happy And You Know It. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Support: Howard has worked as a chef at Oklahoma University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon for more than 15 years but is now unemployed because the house was shut down after members were filmed singing a racist chant . Calling for support for Howard and his family as he looks for a new job, one former SAE member created an Indiegogo fundraiser page, and wrote: 'He is going to lose his job because of a bus full of racist kids... Because of these kids' actions, many will be affected. None more so than Howard.' Howard, he writes, 'was always there to chat with you' but now 'he is going to learn who has been working for. And through some cruel twist of fate, he has to lose the job that he has held for over a decade.' Within roughly 12 hours, the fund had amassed $5,000. And it is not the only one. 'Infectious smile': Howard befriended all students he came into contact with, alumni say as they raise money . 'There will never be a n***** SAE': The vile chant was performed by members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter at the University of Oklahoma on Saturday. The society has since been shut down . Simultaneously another former SAE brother set up a GoFundMe page slamming 'the disgusting chant' and lauding Howard as 'hard-working and loyal'. That page has at least $3,000. A Twitter user who shared a link to the fundraising page wrote: 'I went to an OU SAE tailgate one time, (had a great time) an i met that man howard, he grills a mean burger.' All members of the fraternity have until midnight on Monday to leave the premises, University of Oklahoma President David Boren announced at a press conference amid a chorus of furious reaction to the footage. Hitting back: The fraternity's now-defunct building has been spraying with graffiti reading 'TEAR IT DOWN' Frat house: The SAE base at the University of Oklahoma is pictured above. The national organization has some undergraduate 15,000 members . | Howard made raved-about chili dogs and befriended all the students .
He worked at Oklahoma University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon for 15 years .
After SAE members' racist chant, house is shut and Howard has no job .
Fraternity's alumni have started fundraiser to financially support Howard as he looks for new employment. They slam the chant as 'disgusting'
All members of the house have until midnight to leave . | 603ca6d682fbe9946e3365c1eceaaf22a2b2348e | <s>[INST] Oklahoma University alumni are rallying around an African American chef who has been forced out of his job at the school's disgraced fraternity after footage emerged of members performing a racist chant. Howard has worked at Sigma Alpha Epsilon for more than 15 years, cooking raved-about chili dogs and cheering students with his 'infectious smile', former members say. But on Monday, his role was terminated after the university closed SAE with immediate effect. It was a reaction to a video of fraternity brothers chanting 'There will never be a n***** in SAE' to the tune of If You're Happy And You Know It. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Support: Howard has worked as a chef at Oklahoma University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon for more than 15 years but is now unemployed because the house was shut down after members were filmed singing a racist chant . Calling for support for Howard and his family as he looks for a new job, one former SAE member created an Indiegogo fundraiser page, and wrote: 'He is going to lose his job because of a bus full of racist kids... Because of these kids' actions, many will be affected. None more so than Howard.' Howard, he writes, 'was always there to chat with you' but now 'he is going to learn who has been working for. And through some cruel twist of fate, he has to lose the job that he has held for over a decade.' Within roughly 12 hours, the fund had amassed $5,000. And it is not the only one. 'Infectious smile': Howard befriended all students he came into contact with, alumni say as they raise money . 'There will never be a n***** SAE': The vile chant was performed by members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter at the University of Oklahoma on Saturday. The society has since been shut down . Simultaneously another former SAE brother set up a GoFundMe page slamming 'the disgusting chant' and lauding Howard as 'hard-working and loyal'. That page has at least $3,000. A Twitter user who shared a link to the fundraising page wrote: 'I went to an OU SAE tailgate one time, (had a great time) an i met that man howard, he grills a mean burger.' All members of the fraternity have until midnight on Monday to leave the premises, University of Oklahoma President David Boren announced at a press conference amid a chorus of furious reaction to the footage. Hitting back: The fraternity's now-defunct building has been spraying with graffiti reading 'TEAR IT DOWN' Frat house: The SAE base at the University of Oklahoma is pictured above. The national organization has some undergraduate 15,000 members . [/INST] Howard made raved-about chili dogs and befriended all the students .
He worked at Oklahoma University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon for 15 years .
After SAE members' racist chant, house is shut and Howard has no job .
Fraternity's alumni have started fundraiser to financially support Howard as he looks for new employment. They slam the chant as 'disgusting'
All members of the house have until midnight to leave . </s> |
Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 and Milos Raonic outlasted Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 in a nearly three-hour marathon to set up a semi-final showdown at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Federer improved to 15-1 this year, with his only loss coming against Andreas Seppi in the third round of the Australian Open. Federer avenged that defeat in the same round at Indian Wells. He earned his first straight-set win over Berdych since 2011 in Paris and just his second 6-0 set ever in 19 career matches against the Czech. 'I'm not the kind of guy who takes great joy out of bageling opponents, to be honest,' said Federer, seeking a record fifth title in the desert. Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych in straight sets at the Indian Wells Masters in California on Friday . Federer has only lost once this year - at the Australian Open - and took just 68 minutes to beat Berdych . He needed just 68 minutes to advance to the semis against the sixth-seeded Raonic. 'It was one of his very tough performances,' Berdych said. 'He was doing pretty much everything perfect.' Top-ranked Serena Williams plays No 3 seed Simona Halep and No 18 Jelena Jankovic faces 24th-seeded Sabine Lisicki in the semi-finals. Williams is trying to reach the final for the first time since 2001, when she won as a 19-year-old and was heavily booed, leading to her 14-year boycott of the tournament. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic takes on fourth-seeded Andy Murray in the other men's semifinal on Saturday. It was the first time Berdych has lost to Federer in straight sets since 2011 . Raonic beat three-time Indian Wells champion Nadal for the first time in six career meetings, firing 18 aces and hitting 48 winners to 25 winners for Nadal, who had 22 unforced errors. They dueled in the second-set tiebreaker, when Nadal held three match points but he committed errors on two of them and Raonic smashed a winner on the other. Raonic had plenty of chances in the tiebreaker, too, finally converting on his fifth set point when Nadal netted a shot. Neither gave an inch in the third, staying on serve until the 11th game. That's when Raonic earned the only break of the set, hitting a shot on the baseline that Nadal chased down but sent a backhand long. Raonic dropped just one point on his serve in the final game, winning on another backhand error by Nadal, who lost to a Canadian player for the first time in nine career matches. Milos Raonic will face Federer in the semi-final after beating Rafael Nadal in three sets . Had Nadal won the top four seeds would have made the semis along with Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic . Nadal's defeat prevented Djokovic, Federer, the Spaniard and Murray - the world's top four-ranked players - from reaching the semifinals at the same tournament since the 2012 Australian Open. Federer had 21 winners, equaling the number of unforced errors by Berdych. Federer won 13 of 14 points at the net, never faced a break point on his serve, and broke Berdych four times in the match, including three times in the second set. 'I was really able to utilize the court much more, play more angles, play with variation, spin and slice. I did that very well,' Federer said. 'Because I was serving well and moving well, so maybe there is not going to be that many chances for him on the return.' Federer served two love games in the first set, when he lost just five points on his serve. 'When you feel that he's in control right from the beginning, then of course you have to come up with your best game from the beginning of the match,' Berdych said. 'There is a very thin line in between that and overdoing it. Today I stepped a little bit over it.' | Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 at Indian Wells Masters .
Milos Raonic beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 to set up semi-final .
Andy Murray plays Novak Djokovic in the other men's semi-final . | b0c4c8322e19778975ed0842a2f5e07e57b7ce92 | <s>[INST] Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 and Milos Raonic outlasted Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 in a nearly three-hour marathon to set up a semi-final showdown at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Federer improved to 15-1 this year, with his only loss coming against Andreas Seppi in the third round of the Australian Open. Federer avenged that defeat in the same round at Indian Wells. He earned his first straight-set win over Berdych since 2011 in Paris and just his second 6-0 set ever in 19 career matches against the Czech. 'I'm not the kind of guy who takes great joy out of bageling opponents, to be honest,' said Federer, seeking a record fifth title in the desert. Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych in straight sets at the Indian Wells Masters in California on Friday . Federer has only lost once this year - at the Australian Open - and took just 68 minutes to beat Berdych . He needed just 68 minutes to advance to the semis against the sixth-seeded Raonic. 'It was one of his very tough performances,' Berdych said. 'He was doing pretty much everything perfect.' Top-ranked Serena Williams plays No 3 seed Simona Halep and No 18 Jelena Jankovic faces 24th-seeded Sabine Lisicki in the semi-finals. Williams is trying to reach the final for the first time since 2001, when she won as a 19-year-old and was heavily booed, leading to her 14-year boycott of the tournament. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic takes on fourth-seeded Andy Murray in the other men's semifinal on Saturday. It was the first time Berdych has lost to Federer in straight sets since 2011 . Raonic beat three-time Indian Wells champion Nadal for the first time in six career meetings, firing 18 aces and hitting 48 winners to 25 winners for Nadal, who had 22 unforced errors. They dueled in the second-set tiebreaker, when Nadal held three match points but he committed errors on two of them and Raonic smashed a winner on the other. Raonic had plenty of chances in the tiebreaker, too, finally converting on his fifth set point when Nadal netted a shot. Neither gave an inch in the third, staying on serve until the 11th game. That's when Raonic earned the only break of the set, hitting a shot on the baseline that Nadal chased down but sent a backhand long. Raonic dropped just one point on his serve in the final game, winning on another backhand error by Nadal, who lost to a Canadian player for the first time in nine career matches. Milos Raonic will face Federer in the semi-final after beating Rafael Nadal in three sets . Had Nadal won the top four seeds would have made the semis along with Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic . Nadal's defeat prevented Djokovic, Federer, the Spaniard and Murray - the world's top four-ranked players - from reaching the semifinals at the same tournament since the 2012 Australian Open. Federer had 21 winners, equaling the number of unforced errors by Berdych. Federer won 13 of 14 points at the net, never faced a break point on his serve, and broke Berdych four times in the match, including three times in the second set. 'I was really able to utilize the court much more, play more angles, play with variation, spin and slice. I did that very well,' Federer said. 'Because I was serving well and moving well, so maybe there is not going to be that many chances for him on the return.' Federer served two love games in the first set, when he lost just five points on his serve. 'When you feel that he's in control right from the beginning, then of course you have to come up with your best game from the beginning of the match,' Berdych said. 'There is a very thin line in between that and overdoing it. Today I stepped a little bit over it.' [/INST] Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-0 at Indian Wells Masters .
Milos Raonic beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5 to set up semi-final .
Andy Murray plays Novak Djokovic in the other men's semi-final . </s> |
This is the picture that nearly cost a teenager his life when he plunged 2,500ft down a mountain after stepping back to fit a bit more scenery in his shot. Jack Fox, 14, from Southport, fell on the last run of the last day of a school skiing trip in the Alps during half-term. He suffered ice burns to his arms but miraculously survived the ordeal relatively unhurt. The costly picture: Jack Fox took this snap the moment before he fell on the last day of a school skiing trip in the Alps . Jack's injuries: Despite bouncing off rocks and ice during the fall he only needed treatment for ice burns on his arms after his jacket was pushed up to his elbows during the plunge . Jack's iPhone 4S, containing the last picture he took, also survived the fall. He said: 'The battery goes quite quickly now, but there is not a crack on it. After I had stopped falling I just saw it there and tried to turn it on but it wouldn't. Then, when I got to the hospital and it had dried out, it turned on.' Mum Amanda, 41, said Jack was disappointed the phone still worked. Jack had hoped the accident would land him a phone upgrade but his old mobile survived . She said: 'Jack has been after an iPhone 6 for ages and when it wouldn't turn on, he thought he was going to get a new one. But we are glad it came on because that was when he first spoke to me. 'My husband had been told that he had been airlifted off, but we didn't know about any injuries. His phone coming back on was like it was meant to be.' Jack said: 'I was facing forwards taking pictures of the scenery, and I was about to put my phone away when I started to slip and lose my footing. I was shouting for help as I was falling – but then I couldn't because I had snow in my mouth.' Most of Jack's horrified friends feared the worst as he tumbled down the mountain. Amanda added: 'Jack said when he got to the bottom of the mountain he knew he hadn't broken anything as everything moved.' At the top of the mountain, Jack said a lot of people had taken their helmets off to take photos. His mum Amanda said: 'Luckily he hadn't, because his helmet was all smashed. Kids think helmets are not cool but Jack has now realised that they are.' 'It was cracked and bits had fallen off it,' said Jack, 'As I was going down I was trying to stop myself by digging my boots in, but it flipped me over and hit my head – it was a scary experience and was the first time I've ever thought I was going to die.' He added: 'You do need a helmet. It has saved my life.' Reunited: The teenager (centre) is embraced by his mother Amanda (right) with his brother Ryan (left) After being airlifted off the mountain near Salzburg, in Austria, Jack was later treated at Alder Hey Children's Hospital for severe ice burns. He said: 'As I fell, my jacket pushed up to my elbows and I got to one point when I started to slow down and I moved over on to one arm because the other one was hurting. That is when the left arm went bad.' Amanda said Jack's left arm was 'quite a mess'. She added: 'He is lucky to be here. It could have been a totally different story. 'He is here and can tell the tale, which is the important thing.' Jack feared the snap had cost him his life and said for the first time ever he thought he was going to die during the experience . | Jack Fox, 14, fell 2,500ft while taking this holiday picture in the Alps .
He bounced off rocks but miraculously survived with only minor injuries .
His arms were covered in ice burns after he used them to slow his fall .
The skier had hoped for a phone upgrade but his old mobile survived too . | ae49b677c93b0e74889dad60c1804e9494a6a4e5 | <s>[INST] This is the picture that nearly cost a teenager his life when he plunged 2,500ft down a mountain after stepping back to fit a bit more scenery in his shot. Jack Fox, 14, from Southport, fell on the last run of the last day of a school skiing trip in the Alps during half-term. He suffered ice burns to his arms but miraculously survived the ordeal relatively unhurt. The costly picture: Jack Fox took this snap the moment before he fell on the last day of a school skiing trip in the Alps . Jack's injuries: Despite bouncing off rocks and ice during the fall he only needed treatment for ice burns on his arms after his jacket was pushed up to his elbows during the plunge . Jack's iPhone 4S, containing the last picture he took, also survived the fall. He said: 'The battery goes quite quickly now, but there is not a crack on it. After I had stopped falling I just saw it there and tried to turn it on but it wouldn't. Then, when I got to the hospital and it had dried out, it turned on.' Mum Amanda, 41, said Jack was disappointed the phone still worked. Jack had hoped the accident would land him a phone upgrade but his old mobile survived . She said: 'Jack has been after an iPhone 6 for ages and when it wouldn't turn on, he thought he was going to get a new one. But we are glad it came on because that was when he first spoke to me. 'My husband had been told that he had been airlifted off, but we didn't know about any injuries. His phone coming back on was like it was meant to be.' Jack said: 'I was facing forwards taking pictures of the scenery, and I was about to put my phone away when I started to slip and lose my footing. I was shouting for help as I was falling – but then I couldn't because I had snow in my mouth.' Most of Jack's horrified friends feared the worst as he tumbled down the mountain. Amanda added: 'Jack said when he got to the bottom of the mountain he knew he hadn't broken anything as everything moved.' At the top of the mountain, Jack said a lot of people had taken their helmets off to take photos. His mum Amanda said: 'Luckily he hadn't, because his helmet was all smashed. Kids think helmets are not cool but Jack has now realised that they are.' 'It was cracked and bits had fallen off it,' said Jack, 'As I was going down I was trying to stop myself by digging my boots in, but it flipped me over and hit my head – it was a scary experience and was the first time I've ever thought I was going to die.' He added: 'You do need a helmet. It has saved my life.' Reunited: The teenager (centre) is embraced by his mother Amanda (right) with his brother Ryan (left) After being airlifted off the mountain near Salzburg, in Austria, Jack was later treated at Alder Hey Children's Hospital for severe ice burns. He said: 'As I fell, my jacket pushed up to my elbows and I got to one point when I started to slow down and I moved over on to one arm because the other one was hurting. That is when the left arm went bad.' Amanda said Jack's left arm was 'quite a mess'. She added: 'He is lucky to be here. It could have been a totally different story. 'He is here and can tell the tale, which is the important thing.' Jack feared the snap had cost him his life and said for the first time ever he thought he was going to die during the experience . [/INST] Jack Fox, 14, fell 2,500ft while taking this holiday picture in the Alps .
He bounced off rocks but miraculously survived with only minor injuries .
His arms were covered in ice burns after he used them to slow his fall .
The skier had hoped for a phone upgrade but his old mobile survived too . </s> |
A naked man who claimed he was 'from a family of sasquatch' has been jailed for ten years after attacking an armed hunter in the woods. Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting for deer near his home in Manning, Oregon, when he saw Linus Norgren wearing what appeared to be 'tan clothing'. But when he got closer, Mr McDonald, who was carrying a high-powered rifle, realized that 22-year-old Norgren was in fact naked. Jailed: Linus Norgren, 22, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for attacking a hunter while naked in woods in Manning, Oregon, in October 2013 . Mentally disturbed: Linus Norgren (pictured) attacked Jeff McDonald in the woods near Manning, Oregon, claiming he was from a family of sasquatch . Attack: Norgren had punched McDonald in the head and face and tried to choke him with the victim's own shirt . He told Oregon Live how he asked him for his name and received a normal response before Norgren said that he was 'a sasquatch from a family of sasquatches'. After offering to help take him home, Norgren struck Mr McDonald on the head with a rock, causing him to black out. When he woke up, Oregon Live reports, Norgren was on top of him and squeezing his hands tightly around his neck while Mr McDonald had suffered two dislocated shoulders. As the struggle unfolded he asked his attacker why he was trying to kill him to which Norgren replied: 'Sasquatch kills the hunter'. Mr McDonald said he managed to bite one of Mr Norgren's knuckles before the attacker appeared to 'pass out' on top of him. After a further struggle he managed to free himself and reach his gun, according to reports. Pointing his rifle at Norgren, he called 911. According to KPTV, McDonald told authorities they needed to get there quick, 'because I only have one option here and you know what it is'. Deputies eventually found them in thick forest after a 90 minute search. McDonald had held Norgren at gunpoint the whole time. Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting for deer near his home in Manning (pictured), Oregon, when he saw Linus Norgren wearing what appeared to be 'tan clothing' In court this week, Norgren said he was suffering 'catastrophic mental disturbances' at the time. Jurors were told that he had experiences symptoms of his 'untreated bipolar disorder', Oregon Live reports, while Norgren also told the court that he was acting in self-defense. 'I was injured already, I was naked and I was terrified,' Norgren said in court Tuesday, KPTV reported. 'Not to make excuses for myself, but Mr. McDonald's presence was absolutely terrifying. 'I truly believed I needed to defend myself to get out of that situation and go home. 'I didn't want to hurt him, I didn't want to hurt Mr. McDonald. 'I didn't want to kill him. I didn't want anything to happen to either of us.' 'I couldn't help it.' Guilty: Norgren was found guilty of attempted murder and second-degree assault last week. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit for time already served . But the self defence argument was rejected by jurors and Norgren was convicted of attempted murder and three counts of second-degree assault. He was cleared of further charges of first degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. Oregon Live reports that his defense lawyer said he was unable to use an 'insanity defense' without Norgren's consent but suggested the evidence of mental illness should be a 'mitigating factor'. Norgren was jailed for ten years at Washington County Circuit Court this week, a year and a half after the incident in October 2013. | Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting close to his home in Manning, Oregon .
Spotted man in 'tan clothing' in woods who turned out to be Linus Norgren .
But 22-year-old was naked and claimed he was from a 'family of sasquatch'
Norgren struck Mr Mcdonald on the head before grabbing the hunter's neck .
But he then 'passed out' and Mr McDonald was able to raise the alarm .
Jury heard Norgren experienced symptoms of untreated bipolar disorder .
Claimed he acted in self defence but was jailed for ten years for the attack . | 9af9cca3389531cfc6d50804365b731ae1133e96 | <s>[INST] A naked man who claimed he was 'from a family of sasquatch' has been jailed for ten years after attacking an armed hunter in the woods. Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting for deer near his home in Manning, Oregon, when he saw Linus Norgren wearing what appeared to be 'tan clothing'. But when he got closer, Mr McDonald, who was carrying a high-powered rifle, realized that 22-year-old Norgren was in fact naked. Jailed: Linus Norgren, 22, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for attacking a hunter while naked in woods in Manning, Oregon, in October 2013 . Mentally disturbed: Linus Norgren (pictured) attacked Jeff McDonald in the woods near Manning, Oregon, claiming he was from a family of sasquatch . Attack: Norgren had punched McDonald in the head and face and tried to choke him with the victim's own shirt . He told Oregon Live how he asked him for his name and received a normal response before Norgren said that he was 'a sasquatch from a family of sasquatches'. After offering to help take him home, Norgren struck Mr McDonald on the head with a rock, causing him to black out. When he woke up, Oregon Live reports, Norgren was on top of him and squeezing his hands tightly around his neck while Mr McDonald had suffered two dislocated shoulders. As the struggle unfolded he asked his attacker why he was trying to kill him to which Norgren replied: 'Sasquatch kills the hunter'. Mr McDonald said he managed to bite one of Mr Norgren's knuckles before the attacker appeared to 'pass out' on top of him. After a further struggle he managed to free himself and reach his gun, according to reports. Pointing his rifle at Norgren, he called 911. According to KPTV, McDonald told authorities they needed to get there quick, 'because I only have one option here and you know what it is'. Deputies eventually found them in thick forest after a 90 minute search. McDonald had held Norgren at gunpoint the whole time. Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting for deer near his home in Manning (pictured), Oregon, when he saw Linus Norgren wearing what appeared to be 'tan clothing' In court this week, Norgren said he was suffering 'catastrophic mental disturbances' at the time. Jurors were told that he had experiences symptoms of his 'untreated bipolar disorder', Oregon Live reports, while Norgren also told the court that he was acting in self-defense. 'I was injured already, I was naked and I was terrified,' Norgren said in court Tuesday, KPTV reported. 'Not to make excuses for myself, but Mr. McDonald's presence was absolutely terrifying. 'I truly believed I needed to defend myself to get out of that situation and go home. 'I didn't want to hurt him, I didn't want to hurt Mr. McDonald. 'I didn't want to kill him. I didn't want anything to happen to either of us.' 'I couldn't help it.' Guilty: Norgren was found guilty of attempted murder and second-degree assault last week. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit for time already served . But the self defence argument was rejected by jurors and Norgren was convicted of attempted murder and three counts of second-degree assault. He was cleared of further charges of first degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. Oregon Live reports that his defense lawyer said he was unable to use an 'insanity defense' without Norgren's consent but suggested the evidence of mental illness should be a 'mitigating factor'. Norgren was jailed for ten years at Washington County Circuit Court this week, a year and a half after the incident in October 2013. [/INST] Jeff McDonald had gone out hunting close to his home in Manning, Oregon .
Spotted man in 'tan clothing' in woods who turned out to be Linus Norgren .
But 22-year-old was naked and claimed he was from a 'family of sasquatch'
Norgren struck Mr Mcdonald on the head before grabbing the hunter's neck .
But he then 'passed out' and Mr McDonald was able to raise the alarm .
Jury heard Norgren experienced symptoms of untreated bipolar disorder .
Claimed he acted in self defence but was jailed for ten years for the attack . </s> |
A California woman who was in New York to attend a friend's wake was critically injured when a cab hit her while she was loading her luggage into a taxi before heading to JFK to fly home. Rosemarie Mifsud, 42, became wedged between the two taxis outside 750 Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan early Monday. Mifsud, who has two sons aged eight and 11, was putting luggage into the trunk of a cab in the middle lane of traffic when the second vehicle, a van, smashed into her from behind. Rosemarie Mifsud, 42, got stuck between two taxis on Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan this morning . She was headed back to city of Livermore which is on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her husband, Bill Mifsud, said the taxi 'pinned her', the New York Daily News reported. He said: 'She was putting luggage in the trunk. 'So from her perspective it just came out of nowhere. 'He hit her pretty hard.' Bill plans to fly out to New York to be with Mifsud during the recovery process. The mother-of-two was critically injured after being struck 'pretty hard' said her husband Bill Mifsud (right) The Mifsuds live in Livermore, California, and have two sons together aged eight and 11 (pictured above) Mifsud, who works in software technology, was brought by ambulance to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. She underwent extensive surgery but it seems likely there will be some permanent damage. Her legs were in really bad shape and an officer at the scene used his belt as tourniquet, the New York Post reported. Leon Mass was working at a nearby food cart and saw what happened. He said: 'The bones were sticking out of her leg. 'She was wearing jeans. 'There was a cop who wrapped the belt around her to stop the bleeding. 'She was just so calm. 'She screamed and then she was just so quiet.' The stretch of Seventh Avenue where the accident occurred (above) would have been dark early this morning . Mohamed Gendia, 34, was driving the cab that struck her. He has a clean record and has been working as a licensed driver for more than a year, according to the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Mohamed Gendia said he didn't see Mifsud, according to DNAinfo. He told TLC investigators: 'It was dark. I braked and I slid. The brake didn't help me. 'I thought I hit the car, not her.' It is unknown if he will be charged or face any other sort of disciplinary action. A lawyer hired by the family, Brian O'Dwyer, said: 'Given the circumstances of the accident we are asking that the police department and district attorney take a very close look at pursuing charges.' | Rosemarie Mifsud was putting luggage in a cab when another taxi hit her .
Mifsud was hit 'pretty hard' and became wedged between the two vehicles .
Mother-of-two was on her way to JFK to fly home to San Francisco area .
She was taken to hospital in critical condition and had 'extensive' surgery . | 71b5e0b58b9880ba007fbd4aeca10def8e91378a | <s>[INST] A California woman who was in New York to attend a friend's wake was critically injured when a cab hit her while she was loading her luggage into a taxi before heading to JFK to fly home. Rosemarie Mifsud, 42, became wedged between the two taxis outside 750 Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan early Monday. Mifsud, who has two sons aged eight and 11, was putting luggage into the trunk of a cab in the middle lane of traffic when the second vehicle, a van, smashed into her from behind. Rosemarie Mifsud, 42, got stuck between two taxis on Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan this morning . She was headed back to city of Livermore which is on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her husband, Bill Mifsud, said the taxi 'pinned her', the New York Daily News reported. He said: 'She was putting luggage in the trunk. 'So from her perspective it just came out of nowhere. 'He hit her pretty hard.' Bill plans to fly out to New York to be with Mifsud during the recovery process. The mother-of-two was critically injured after being struck 'pretty hard' said her husband Bill Mifsud (right) The Mifsuds live in Livermore, California, and have two sons together aged eight and 11 (pictured above) Mifsud, who works in software technology, was brought by ambulance to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. She underwent extensive surgery but it seems likely there will be some permanent damage. Her legs were in really bad shape and an officer at the scene used his belt as tourniquet, the New York Post reported. Leon Mass was working at a nearby food cart and saw what happened. He said: 'The bones were sticking out of her leg. 'She was wearing jeans. 'There was a cop who wrapped the belt around her to stop the bleeding. 'She was just so calm. 'She screamed and then she was just so quiet.' The stretch of Seventh Avenue where the accident occurred (above) would have been dark early this morning . Mohamed Gendia, 34, was driving the cab that struck her. He has a clean record and has been working as a licensed driver for more than a year, according to the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Mohamed Gendia said he didn't see Mifsud, according to DNAinfo. He told TLC investigators: 'It was dark. I braked and I slid. The brake didn't help me. 'I thought I hit the car, not her.' It is unknown if he will be charged or face any other sort of disciplinary action. A lawyer hired by the family, Brian O'Dwyer, said: 'Given the circumstances of the accident we are asking that the police department and district attorney take a very close look at pursuing charges.' [/INST] Rosemarie Mifsud was putting luggage in a cab when another taxi hit her .
Mifsud was hit 'pretty hard' and became wedged between the two vehicles .
Mother-of-two was on her way to JFK to fly home to San Francisco area .
She was taken to hospital in critical condition and had 'extensive' surgery . </s> |
(CNN)As relatives and friends mourn the loss of their loved ones aboard Germanwings Flight 9525, the world community is stunned by the sequence of events that led to co-pilot Andreas Lubitz purposely crashing the plane into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. I happen to have several personal connections to this tragedy: a recent graduate of Drexel University -- where I teach -- and her mother were on the ill-fated flight, I lived in Germany for 18 years and I am a psychologist who has researched the psychology of terrorism and developed psychiatric tests that are used to determine pilot flight fitness. While the engineering of the Airbus aircraft is fascinating and the world of air traffic control absorbing, what is even more complex and challenging to understand is the human mind of the co-pilot investigators say is responsible for the crash -- the machine that flies the machine. When complex engineering systems interact with human factors, it is most often the human that causes the anomaly. Humans are far less reliable than machines. The average aviator has superior intellectual and cognitive abilities, and is psychologically stable and reliable. While it is not surprising that when it comes to aviation accidents, the first line of inquiry is into what went wrong with the plane. However, very often, as apparently is the case here, something went wrong with the human flying the plane. Pilots are typically tested for emotional stability and screened for the presence of mental illness when they are selected. The U.S. Navy has strict testing programs related to fitness for duty protocols for their pilots during the length of their careers. But we have learned that the German company Lufthansa and its budget airline affiliate Germanwings do not use psychological testing once the pilots have made it through the selection process. Psychological assessment and screening is not held in as high esteem in Germany as it is in the United States. Perhaps it should be. A fitness-for-duty evaluation asks this important question: Can the pilot safely and effectively perform his job from a mental health and cognitive standpoint? The deliberate destruction of Flight 9525 by a single person, most likely related to some grievance or other unknown intrinsic motivation that he took to the grave, can also be considered an act of terrorism. The action constitutes the unlawful use of violence against the passengers on the flight to further some yet unknown objective. Research on the perpetrators of terrorism has revealed that a single person is capable of executing odd, unexplainable violent actions. Their behaviors may be related to a political or social framework, or it may be associated with something deeply personal. Examples include Richard Reid, the failed shoe bomber; Eric Rudolph, the Olympic bomber; or Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber. In 2009, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a U.S. Army officer and psychiatrist, went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 and wounding 32. And in 2012, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a 38-year-old father of two, opened fire and killed 16 innocent Afghan civilians. When examining Germanwings Flight 9525 from the "cockpit of the human mind," one must ask this question: How can we ever predict or prevent tragedies like these when we can never truly know what lurks in the mind of another human being? As a psychologist, I would, of course, advocate for more rigorous psychological screening and regular testing for pilots, as well as instituting additional security measures to prevent future incidents like this. Just as aircraft are inspected and maintained, it is important to regularly evaluate one of the more fragile components of modern aviation -- the pilots operating the plane. But, just as the overwhelming majority of automobile accidents are caused by driver error, with a human mind at the helm of an aircraft, there will always be an element of unpredictability present. And, unless we had a "flight recorder" for the human brain, we will never really know what took place inside the mind of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. One thing is for sure: the tragic events of Flight 9525 will surely renew conversation about what happened to Flight MH370 -- the biggest aviation mystery since Amelia Earhart vanished in 1937 -- and the role that human factors may have played in its disappearance. | Eric Zillmer: It's hard to predict or prevent tragedies like the Germanwings crash .
He says German airlines should consider more rigorous psychological screening and testing for pilots . | 541b149eda08b33415f4c6f2ce5bd57eb9cff4da | <s>[INST] (CNN)As relatives and friends mourn the loss of their loved ones aboard Germanwings Flight 9525, the world community is stunned by the sequence of events that led to co-pilot Andreas Lubitz purposely crashing the plane into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. I happen to have several personal connections to this tragedy: a recent graduate of Drexel University -- where I teach -- and her mother were on the ill-fated flight, I lived in Germany for 18 years and I am a psychologist who has researched the psychology of terrorism and developed psychiatric tests that are used to determine pilot flight fitness. While the engineering of the Airbus aircraft is fascinating and the world of air traffic control absorbing, what is even more complex and challenging to understand is the human mind of the co-pilot investigators say is responsible for the crash -- the machine that flies the machine. When complex engineering systems interact with human factors, it is most often the human that causes the anomaly. Humans are far less reliable than machines. The average aviator has superior intellectual and cognitive abilities, and is psychologically stable and reliable. While it is not surprising that when it comes to aviation accidents, the first line of inquiry is into what went wrong with the plane. However, very often, as apparently is the case here, something went wrong with the human flying the plane. Pilots are typically tested for emotional stability and screened for the presence of mental illness when they are selected. The U.S. Navy has strict testing programs related to fitness for duty protocols for their pilots during the length of their careers. But we have learned that the German company Lufthansa and its budget airline affiliate Germanwings do not use psychological testing once the pilots have made it through the selection process. Psychological assessment and screening is not held in as high esteem in Germany as it is in the United States. Perhaps it should be. A fitness-for-duty evaluation asks this important question: Can the pilot safely and effectively perform his job from a mental health and cognitive standpoint? The deliberate destruction of Flight 9525 by a single person, most likely related to some grievance or other unknown intrinsic motivation that he took to the grave, can also be considered an act of terrorism. The action constitutes the unlawful use of violence against the passengers on the flight to further some yet unknown objective. Research on the perpetrators of terrorism has revealed that a single person is capable of executing odd, unexplainable violent actions. Their behaviors may be related to a political or social framework, or it may be associated with something deeply personal. Examples include Richard Reid, the failed shoe bomber; Eric Rudolph, the Olympic bomber; or Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber. In 2009, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a U.S. Army officer and psychiatrist, went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 and wounding 32. And in 2012, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a 38-year-old father of two, opened fire and killed 16 innocent Afghan civilians. When examining Germanwings Flight 9525 from the "cockpit of the human mind," one must ask this question: How can we ever predict or prevent tragedies like these when we can never truly know what lurks in the mind of another human being? As a psychologist, I would, of course, advocate for more rigorous psychological screening and regular testing for pilots, as well as instituting additional security measures to prevent future incidents like this. Just as aircraft are inspected and maintained, it is important to regularly evaluate one of the more fragile components of modern aviation -- the pilots operating the plane. But, just as the overwhelming majority of automobile accidents are caused by driver error, with a human mind at the helm of an aircraft, there will always be an element of unpredictability present. And, unless we had a "flight recorder" for the human brain, we will never really know what took place inside the mind of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. One thing is for sure: the tragic events of Flight 9525 will surely renew conversation about what happened to Flight MH370 -- the biggest aviation mystery since Amelia Earhart vanished in 1937 -- and the role that human factors may have played in its disappearance. [/INST] Eric Zillmer: It's hard to predict or prevent tragedies like the Germanwings crash .
He says German airlines should consider more rigorous psychological screening and testing for pilots . </s> |
Evidence: This is a picture of the stolen Buddha statue containing the remains of meditating monk Zhanggong Liuquan and who villagers believe is currently in Holland . Three-hundreds Chinese villagers have signed a petition demanding the return of a 1,000-year-old relic containing a mummified monk. They believe that the Buddha statue on display in Holland is the same that was stolen from Spring Village, Fujian, in 1995, the People's Daily Online reports. Now they are calling on Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, to hand back their 'ancestral patriarch', Buddhist Zhanggong Liuquan. The letter states: 'In our hearts he is not a cultural display item to be placed in a museum but a living Buddha that is respected and revered by us all. 'This is a tradition that is deeply important to our way of life. He has looked over us for over 1000 years and is a testament to our historical and cultural heritage.' Locals say Zhanggong Liuquan did many good things for villagers such as curing illnesses free of charge. When he died, people made his body a statue before the body rotted, and then they placed the body in the memorial hall of the village ever since. The Buddhist has become a spiritual sustenance for locals. The statue was first displayed in Drents Museum in the Netherlands in 2014, causing the Cultural Relics Bureau to launch an investigation. Scroll down for video . They found photographs and historical records that supported the claim that it in fact belonged to a temple in the village. A Buddha statue (left) containing a mummified monk (right) was actually stolen from a village temple twenty years ago, Chinese experts believe . The private owner, who wants to stay anonymous, bought the relic in 1996 at a European market. The mummified remains were discovered at the end of February after he took the statue to the museum in the Netherlands to be restored. According to various Chinese media, the Dutch collector said he is willing to return the Buddha statue if it is proved to be the one stolen from Fujian. The mummified remains were discovered at the end of February after a private owner took the statue to Drents Museum at the Meander Medical Centre in the Netherlands for restoration. Above, the museum completes a CT scan . Erik Bruijn, an Buddhism expert, determined the mummy dated back to the 11th or 12th century and was Buddhist master Liuquan. Above, a scientist examines the base of the statue . The remains had been due to be put on display at the Hungarian Natural History Museum until May 2015. But they have now been pulled after people at Drents museum, which completed the CT scan and endoscopy, requested they were no longer used. The villagers now hope that the issue can be raised during the visit of the Dutch prime minister to China, paving the way for it to be repatriated to its rightful home. | Villagers say relic is their 'ancestral patriarch' who gives spiritual guidance .
They plan to hand petition to Dutch PM in scheduled visit to China .
Dutch collector vowed to give it back if proved it belongs to Fujian . | 9a6970a0c04218d34a5270ff532ebd7c0959e17c | <s>[INST] Evidence: This is a picture of the stolen Buddha statue containing the remains of meditating monk Zhanggong Liuquan and who villagers believe is currently in Holland . Three-hundreds Chinese villagers have signed a petition demanding the return of a 1,000-year-old relic containing a mummified monk. They believe that the Buddha statue on display in Holland is the same that was stolen from Spring Village, Fujian, in 1995, the People's Daily Online reports. Now they are calling on Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, to hand back their 'ancestral patriarch', Buddhist Zhanggong Liuquan. The letter states: 'In our hearts he is not a cultural display item to be placed in a museum but a living Buddha that is respected and revered by us all. 'This is a tradition that is deeply important to our way of life. He has looked over us for over 1000 years and is a testament to our historical and cultural heritage.' Locals say Zhanggong Liuquan did many good things for villagers such as curing illnesses free of charge. When he died, people made his body a statue before the body rotted, and then they placed the body in the memorial hall of the village ever since. The Buddhist has become a spiritual sustenance for locals. The statue was first displayed in Drents Museum in the Netherlands in 2014, causing the Cultural Relics Bureau to launch an investigation. Scroll down for video . They found photographs and historical records that supported the claim that it in fact belonged to a temple in the village. A Buddha statue (left) containing a mummified monk (right) was actually stolen from a village temple twenty years ago, Chinese experts believe . The private owner, who wants to stay anonymous, bought the relic in 1996 at a European market. The mummified remains were discovered at the end of February after he took the statue to the museum in the Netherlands to be restored. According to various Chinese media, the Dutch collector said he is willing to return the Buddha statue if it is proved to be the one stolen from Fujian. The mummified remains were discovered at the end of February after a private owner took the statue to Drents Museum at the Meander Medical Centre in the Netherlands for restoration. Above, the museum completes a CT scan . Erik Bruijn, an Buddhism expert, determined the mummy dated back to the 11th or 12th century and was Buddhist master Liuquan. Above, a scientist examines the base of the statue . The remains had been due to be put on display at the Hungarian Natural History Museum until May 2015. But they have now been pulled after people at Drents museum, which completed the CT scan and endoscopy, requested they were no longer used. The villagers now hope that the issue can be raised during the visit of the Dutch prime minister to China, paving the way for it to be repatriated to its rightful home. [/INST] Villagers say relic is their 'ancestral patriarch' who gives spiritual guidance .
They plan to hand petition to Dutch PM in scheduled visit to China .
Dutch collector vowed to give it back if proved it belongs to Fujian . </s> |
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson looks certain to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer as he looks at clubs which he feels could help 'turn around his career'. Johnson was a late substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City on Monday night but is already looking for a new club despite Brendan Rodgers' attempts to keep hold of the England full back. It seems likely that Johnson will follow the example of fellow English full back Ashley Cole and opt for a move abroad when his deal expires, though there is a chance he could stay in the Barclays Premier League is the right move comes up. Glen Johnson (right) could be joining Steven Gerrard (left) out of Liverpool's exit door this summer . Brendan Rodgers has said he wants Johnson to stay but the 30-year-old is now looking at other clubs . Jonathan Barnett, Johnson's agent, says his client is looking for 'somewhere where he can turn around his career', indicating that the England right back does not see his long-term future in Merseyside. 'He's obviously looking for things at the moment. He's looking at many clubs,' Barnett said. 'Glen is obviously looking for somewhere where he can turn around his career. That's the most important thing for him. (Somewhere) where he can play nicely under a good club that's challenging for things. That is where he wants to be.' Serie A side Roma had been touted as one potential destination in a move that would see Johnson reunited with former England team-mate Cole, but Barnett says the club from the Italian capital are yet to get in touch. Johnson challenges Edinson Cavani during last summer's World Cup, but he has struggled this season . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract. 'I can't really say if he is considering Roma, we've had no contact with Roma, although Rome would be a lovely place for him,' Barnett added, speaking to RomaPress. 'Ashley Cole absolutely adores it there, I represent him as well. Ashley thinks very highly of Rome but we've had no contact with Roma regarding Glen.' Johnson has played 21 times for Liverpool this season but has not started in the Premier League since the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on December 14. Ashley Cole (right) moved to Roma last summer and Johnson could join him in what is a 'lovely place' | Liverpool's Glen Johnson is out of contract at Anfield in the summer .
He seems certain to leave as he looks to 'turn around his career'
Roma have been linked with the player but are yet to get in touch .
Johnson's agent says 'Rome would be a lovely place for him'
He was an 88th-minute substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . | 123391ffcf5bf98890725999e4a97e1173a7bf33 | <s>[INST] Liverpool defender Glen Johnson looks certain to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer as he looks at clubs which he feels could help 'turn around his career'. Johnson was a late substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City on Monday night but is already looking for a new club despite Brendan Rodgers' attempts to keep hold of the England full back. It seems likely that Johnson will follow the example of fellow English full back Ashley Cole and opt for a move abroad when his deal expires, though there is a chance he could stay in the Barclays Premier League is the right move comes up. Glen Johnson (right) could be joining Steven Gerrard (left) out of Liverpool's exit door this summer . Brendan Rodgers has said he wants Johnson to stay but the 30-year-old is now looking at other clubs . Jonathan Barnett, Johnson's agent, says his client is looking for 'somewhere where he can turn around his career', indicating that the England right back does not see his long-term future in Merseyside. 'He's obviously looking for things at the moment. He's looking at many clubs,' Barnett said. 'Glen is obviously looking for somewhere where he can turn around his career. That's the most important thing for him. (Somewhere) where he can play nicely under a good club that's challenging for things. That is where he wants to be.' Serie A side Roma had been touted as one potential destination in a move that would see Johnson reunited with former England team-mate Cole, but Barnett says the club from the Italian capital are yet to get in touch. Johnson challenges Edinson Cavani during last summer's World Cup, but he has struggled this season . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract . Johnson is free to talk to overseas clubs with less than six months remaining on his Liverpool contract. 'I can't really say if he is considering Roma, we've had no contact with Roma, although Rome would be a lovely place for him,' Barnett added, speaking to RomaPress. 'Ashley Cole absolutely adores it there, I represent him as well. Ashley thinks very highly of Rome but we've had no contact with Roma regarding Glen.' Johnson has played 21 times for Liverpool this season but has not started in the Premier League since the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on December 14. Ashley Cole (right) moved to Roma last summer and Johnson could join him in what is a 'lovely place' [/INST] Liverpool's Glen Johnson is out of contract at Anfield in the summer .
He seems certain to leave as he looks to 'turn around his career'
Roma have been linked with the player but are yet to get in touch .
Johnson's agent says 'Rome would be a lovely place for him'
He was an 88th-minute substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Swansea City .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news . </s> |
Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz has warned Chelsea they won't achieve success by simply sitting back when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The first leg of the Champions League tie ended 1-1, meaning a goalless draw would be enough to send Jose Mourinho's side through to the next round. But Luiz, who spent three years in west London before his £50million summer transfer to PSG, said it would be foolish of his old club to invite pressure on themselves considering the strength of the Ligue 1 champions' attacking options. David Luiz has warned his old club Chelsea of the dangers of simply sitting back against Paris Saint-Germain . Luiz spent three years in west London before his £50million summer transfer to the French champions . 'I know how Jose (Mourinho) will prepare for this, he will be telling the boys to be patient and hit us on the counter attack,' Luiz told The Mirror. 'He knows that we need to score and that they don't, I know that is his way. We must be careful because I know that Chelsea have the ability to hurt on the counter attack, but they must be careful as well. 'To sit back and just defend against Zlatan (Ibrahimovic), (Edinson) Cavani and (Ezequiel) Lavezzi can also be very dangerous, so it is not just us who have to be careful.' He added: 'We have players that are used to big occasions, and playing in big stadiums, we know we can do this.' Edinson Cavani scored against Chelsea when these two sides met in February at the Parc des Princes . Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea the lead in the first leg of the Champions League tie at Parc des Princes . The first leg finished 1-1, but Souleymane S will not be there to see the second leg after refusing his invitation . | Chelsea face PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday night .
The first leg was drawn 1-1 at the Parc des Princes .
Branislav Ivanovic opened the scoring, Edinson Cavani equalised .
David Luiz warned Chelsea that setting up to defend would be dangerous .
CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news . | 5a7e302803d989e1e3661e5a11006aed23649026 | <s>[INST] Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz has warned Chelsea they won't achieve success by simply sitting back when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The first leg of the Champions League tie ended 1-1, meaning a goalless draw would be enough to send Jose Mourinho's side through to the next round. But Luiz, who spent three years in west London before his £50million summer transfer to PSG, said it would be foolish of his old club to invite pressure on themselves considering the strength of the Ligue 1 champions' attacking options. David Luiz has warned his old club Chelsea of the dangers of simply sitting back against Paris Saint-Germain . Luiz spent three years in west London before his £50million summer transfer to the French champions . 'I know how Jose (Mourinho) will prepare for this, he will be telling the boys to be patient and hit us on the counter attack,' Luiz told The Mirror. 'He knows that we need to score and that they don't, I know that is his way. We must be careful because I know that Chelsea have the ability to hurt on the counter attack, but they must be careful as well. 'To sit back and just defend against Zlatan (Ibrahimovic), (Edinson) Cavani and (Ezequiel) Lavezzi can also be very dangerous, so it is not just us who have to be careful.' He added: 'We have players that are used to big occasions, and playing in big stadiums, we know we can do this.' Edinson Cavani scored against Chelsea when these two sides met in February at the Parc des Princes . Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea the lead in the first leg of the Champions League tie at Parc des Princes . The first leg finished 1-1, but Souleymane S will not be there to see the second leg after refusing his invitation . [/INST] Chelsea face PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday night .
The first leg was drawn 1-1 at the Parc des Princes .
Branislav Ivanovic opened the scoring, Edinson Cavani equalised .
David Luiz warned Chelsea that setting up to defend would be dangerous .
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(CNN)Marvel is going back to war. The massively popular superhero entertainment factory has the third "Captain America" movie on the way, "Civil War," which will include Iron Man and quite possibly, the new Spider-Man. It's based on a story arc from almost a decade ago, which tackled issues of freedom versus security, with the two heroes going toe to toe against one another. This summer, Marvel plans to revisit that storyline as part of the much larger return of "Secret Wars," its biggest crossover event of the 1980s. The effects of this will be huge to the comics, ending 33 of the company's titles. CNN spoke to writer Charles Soule, who has gained acclaim for his work on "Superman/Wonder Woman," "Swamp Thing," The Death of Wolverine," "She-Hulk" and more. He gave us the scoop on the return of "Civil War," one year before it hits the big screen. CNN: What can fans expect from your "Civil War" storyline? Soule: "Secret Wars" is an opportunity to revisit some of the great Marvel stories of the past. One of those is "Civil War," and I got the call to work on that. "Civil War" happened in 2006 and 2007, and in that story Captain America and Iron Man went after each other based on an ideological difference on superheroes in the world. What I'm doing is taking that story in a different direction. CNN: Will this be a way for those who are interested in the upcoming movie to dive into that story? Soule: Absolutely. If you look at the ideas that that story had, Iron Man thought superheroes should have to register with the government, and become something of a police force. Captain America thought that that was restricting the central freedoms of this country. It was a debate of security versus freedom. We're taking that basic idea and expanding it to a larger canvas. The Registration Act is all in the past at this point. It's more of a world drastically changed based on a superhero war, and it's a huge story and it's fun to be able to involve every Marvel character there is. CNN: Is this one of the biggest stories you've worked on? Soule: I've been on big books but this one feels huge. It affects every character in one way or another, and it deals with some central issues to the modern world. That's not always something you get to do in a Marvel story. CNN: So this will have many twists and turns away from the original story? Soule: The idea is to take some of the events in the original storyline and spin them off into entirely new stories. Without spoiling, this deals with a world that has been ravaged for quite some time when we pick up the story. I felt the original "Civil War" explored those questions very well. If I was going to play in this sandbox, I wanted to ask my own questions. | This summer, the popular 1980s "Secret War" comic book storyline will return .
Story will affect every Marvel comic, ending 33 titles .
2000s "Civil War" story will also be revisiting, pitting characters against each other . | efcfef71f7a09aeef7807a10f188294e10a60874 | <s>[INST] (CNN)Marvel is going back to war. The massively popular superhero entertainment factory has the third "Captain America" movie on the way, "Civil War," which will include Iron Man and quite possibly, the new Spider-Man. It's based on a story arc from almost a decade ago, which tackled issues of freedom versus security, with the two heroes going toe to toe against one another. This summer, Marvel plans to revisit that storyline as part of the much larger return of "Secret Wars," its biggest crossover event of the 1980s. The effects of this will be huge to the comics, ending 33 of the company's titles. CNN spoke to writer Charles Soule, who has gained acclaim for his work on "Superman/Wonder Woman," "Swamp Thing," The Death of Wolverine," "She-Hulk" and more. He gave us the scoop on the return of "Civil War," one year before it hits the big screen. CNN: What can fans expect from your "Civil War" storyline? Soule: "Secret Wars" is an opportunity to revisit some of the great Marvel stories of the past. One of those is "Civil War," and I got the call to work on that. "Civil War" happened in 2006 and 2007, and in that story Captain America and Iron Man went after each other based on an ideological difference on superheroes in the world. What I'm doing is taking that story in a different direction. CNN: Will this be a way for those who are interested in the upcoming movie to dive into that story? Soule: Absolutely. If you look at the ideas that that story had, Iron Man thought superheroes should have to register with the government, and become something of a police force. Captain America thought that that was restricting the central freedoms of this country. It was a debate of security versus freedom. We're taking that basic idea and expanding it to a larger canvas. The Registration Act is all in the past at this point. It's more of a world drastically changed based on a superhero war, and it's a huge story and it's fun to be able to involve every Marvel character there is. CNN: Is this one of the biggest stories you've worked on? Soule: I've been on big books but this one feels huge. It affects every character in one way or another, and it deals with some central issues to the modern world. That's not always something you get to do in a Marvel story. CNN: So this will have many twists and turns away from the original story? Soule: The idea is to take some of the events in the original storyline and spin them off into entirely new stories. Without spoiling, this deals with a world that has been ravaged for quite some time when we pick up the story. I felt the original "Civil War" explored those questions very well. If I was going to play in this sandbox, I wanted to ask my own questions. [/INST] This summer, the popular 1980s "Secret War" comic book storyline will return .
Story will affect every Marvel comic, ending 33 titles .
2000s "Civil War" story will also be revisiting, pitting characters against each other . </s> |
The former owner of a Bayswater hotel has been hit with London’s biggest ever fine for an individual for violating fire safety rules. London Fire Brigade said guests’ lives were put in jeopardy due to the shoddy conditions which were discovered inside The Radnor Hotel during an inspection in 2011. It brought charges against then-owner Salim Patel, who was fined £200,000 this week after a successful prosecution. London Fire Brigade said fire doors were missing (right) or tied open with electrical cords or string (left) In addition to the six-figure fine, Mr Patel was ordered to pay nearly £30,000 in court costs after pleading guilty to seven offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. He was also handed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, the London Fire Brigade said. Fire safety officers were stunned when they toured the six-floor, 18-room hotel, on Inverness Terrace, to carry out a routine inspection. They discovered numerous fire safety breaches, including inadequate fire detection systems, blocked emergency exits and inadequate emergency lighting. Fire doors were missing or tied open with extension cords or string, there was evidence the basement store room was used for sleeping, and the owner had not conducted a fire risk assessment. A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said the hotel, on Inverness Terrace, is under new ownership . Mr Patel was given an enforcement notice, which required him to address the safety concerns to make the hotel safer for guests, but follow-up visits found that no action had been taken, the London Fire Brigade said. The hotel continued to operate without a working fire detection system, so court proceedings were launched against the hotelier. When Mr Patel was sentenced Judge Kennedy said the public expected ‘absolute attention’ to fire safety when occupying sleeping accommodation. The judge told court that Mr Patel did not provide that protection and, as a business owner, he was where the ‘buck stopped’, the London Fire Brigade said in a statement. Hotel owner Salim Patel received a record £200,000 fine this week after a successful prosecution . Neil Orbell, head of fire safety regulation, said he hopes the penalty serves as a deterrent for other hoteliers. He said: ‘Our fire safety officers carry out around 16,000 inspections every year to help ensure the capital's buildings are safe from fire. ‘This is the biggest fine we have ever secured against an individual for breaking fire safety laws and it should send a message to all business owners that if they are shirking their fire safety responsibilities and putting the public at risk we won’t hesitate to prosecute. ‘The size of the fine should also serve as a stark reminder that the court’s take fire safety just as seriously as we do.’ A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said Mr Patel no longer runs the hotel and it is under new ownership. Guests complained about the conditions in a series of scathing reviews on TripAdvisor, where The Radnor Hotel had a rating of two stars before it closed. Of 92 reviews, 59 were filed under ‘terrible’. Helen, from Australia, wrote in August 2012: ‘We were a little alarmed at the fire emergency plan which was printed straight off the internet and put up without being filled in. We drew comfort from the fact the place has not burned down yet.’ | Salim Patel received a fine this week after a successful prosecution .
He was also handed a four-month sentence, suspended for 18 months .
Fire safety violations were discovered during a routine inspection .
Court proceedings began after Mr Patel ignored an enforcement notice .
Hotel is under new ownership, said London Fire Brigade spokesman . | 5bcc78b4ed06e0fc851d0d15a576ac5979921d7d | <s>[INST] The former owner of a Bayswater hotel has been hit with London’s biggest ever fine for an individual for violating fire safety rules. London Fire Brigade said guests’ lives were put in jeopardy due to the shoddy conditions which were discovered inside The Radnor Hotel during an inspection in 2011. It brought charges against then-owner Salim Patel, who was fined £200,000 this week after a successful prosecution. London Fire Brigade said fire doors were missing (right) or tied open with electrical cords or string (left) In addition to the six-figure fine, Mr Patel was ordered to pay nearly £30,000 in court costs after pleading guilty to seven offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. He was also handed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, the London Fire Brigade said. Fire safety officers were stunned when they toured the six-floor, 18-room hotel, on Inverness Terrace, to carry out a routine inspection. They discovered numerous fire safety breaches, including inadequate fire detection systems, blocked emergency exits and inadequate emergency lighting. Fire doors were missing or tied open with extension cords or string, there was evidence the basement store room was used for sleeping, and the owner had not conducted a fire risk assessment. A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said the hotel, on Inverness Terrace, is under new ownership . Mr Patel was given an enforcement notice, which required him to address the safety concerns to make the hotel safer for guests, but follow-up visits found that no action had been taken, the London Fire Brigade said. The hotel continued to operate without a working fire detection system, so court proceedings were launched against the hotelier. When Mr Patel was sentenced Judge Kennedy said the public expected ‘absolute attention’ to fire safety when occupying sleeping accommodation. The judge told court that Mr Patel did not provide that protection and, as a business owner, he was where the ‘buck stopped’, the London Fire Brigade said in a statement. Hotel owner Salim Patel received a record £200,000 fine this week after a successful prosecution . Neil Orbell, head of fire safety regulation, said he hopes the penalty serves as a deterrent for other hoteliers. He said: ‘Our fire safety officers carry out around 16,000 inspections every year to help ensure the capital's buildings are safe from fire. ‘This is the biggest fine we have ever secured against an individual for breaking fire safety laws and it should send a message to all business owners that if they are shirking their fire safety responsibilities and putting the public at risk we won’t hesitate to prosecute. ‘The size of the fine should also serve as a stark reminder that the court’s take fire safety just as seriously as we do.’ A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said Mr Patel no longer runs the hotel and it is under new ownership. Guests complained about the conditions in a series of scathing reviews on TripAdvisor, where The Radnor Hotel had a rating of two stars before it closed. Of 92 reviews, 59 were filed under ‘terrible’. Helen, from Australia, wrote in August 2012: ‘We were a little alarmed at the fire emergency plan which was printed straight off the internet and put up without being filled in. We drew comfort from the fact the place has not burned down yet.’ [/INST] Salim Patel received a fine this week after a successful prosecution .
He was also handed a four-month sentence, suspended for 18 months .
Fire safety violations were discovered during a routine inspection .
Court proceedings began after Mr Patel ignored an enforcement notice .
Hotel is under new ownership, said London Fire Brigade spokesman . </s> |
The Pope led the world's Roman Catholics in Palm Sunday celebrations by paying tribute to those killed for their faith - a reference to the victims of Islamic State militants. Thousands of people, including the 78-year-old Argentine pope and prelates dressed in red vestments, carried palm fronds and branches in St. Peter's Square on the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday. In his homily during the Mass that followed, Francis, who last month denounced the killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by Islamic State militants in Libya, paid tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith today. Scroll down for video . Waving to the faithful: The Pope led the world's Roman Catholics in Palm Sunday celebrations by paying tribute to those killed for their faith . Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City on the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday . Many of those who attended, including the 78-year-old Argentine pope (centre) and prelates dressed in red vestments, carried palm fronds and branches . Speaking out: In his homily during the Mass that followed, Francis paid tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith today . He presided at a colourful procession in St. Peter's Square . commemorating the day the Bible says people of Jerusalem . welcomed Jesus days before he was crucified. 'We think too of the humiliation endured by all those who, . for their lives of fidelity to the Gospel, encounter . discrimination and pay a personal price,' he said, speaking in . Italian. 'We think too of our brothers and sisters who are persecuted . because they are Christians, the martyrs of our own time. There . are many of them. They refuse to deny Jesus and they endure . insult and injury with dignity,' he said. Procession: Cardinals hold palm leaves while Pope Francis leads the Palm Sunday mass at St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday . Francis presided at a colourful procession in St. Peter's Squarecommemorating the day the Bible says people of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus days before he was crucified . Leading prayers: Francis (pictured) has at times expressed alarm over the rise of Islamic State militants and the plight of Christians in the Middle East . Palm Sunday marks the official beginning of Holy Week during which Christians observe the death of Christ . Francis has at times expressed alarm over the rise of . Islamic State militants and the plight of Christians in the . Middle East. He has said that the international community would be . justified in using military force as a last resort to stop . 'unjust aggression' but that it should not be up to a single . nation to decide how to intervene in the conflict. The coming week is one of the busiest in the liturgical . calendar for the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman . Catholics. The coming week is one of the busiest in the liturgicalcalendar for the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics . Cardinals hold palm leaves as Pope Francis leads the Palm Sunday mass at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday . Huge crowds assembled at St Peter's Square. Pope Francis used the opportunity to pay tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith . On Holy Thursday, he presides at two services, including one . at a Rome prison where he will wash and kiss the feet of male . and female inmates to commemorate Christ's gesture of humility . towards his apostles on the night before he died. Francis is the first pope to hold the foot-washing service . outside a church and to include women and Muslims, which has . upset conservative Catholics. He presides at two Good Friday services, including a Via . Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession around the Colosseum. After celebrating Easter Eve and Easter Day Masses he . delivers his 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the city and the world) message. | The 78-year-old Argentine pope led the world's Roman Catholics by paying tribute to those killed for their faith .
Last month Pope Francis denounced the killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by Islamic State militants in Libya .
Thousands gathered at St Peter's Squareon the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday . | c74f0828627d0d3fb53b7ca98ade679c2ac6e6c8 | <s>[INST] The Pope led the world's Roman Catholics in Palm Sunday celebrations by paying tribute to those killed for their faith - a reference to the victims of Islamic State militants. Thousands of people, including the 78-year-old Argentine pope and prelates dressed in red vestments, carried palm fronds and branches in St. Peter's Square on the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday. In his homily during the Mass that followed, Francis, who last month denounced the killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by Islamic State militants in Libya, paid tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith today. Scroll down for video . Waving to the faithful: The Pope led the world's Roman Catholics in Palm Sunday celebrations by paying tribute to those killed for their faith . Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City on the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday . Many of those who attended, including the 78-year-old Argentine pope (centre) and prelates dressed in red vestments, carried palm fronds and branches . Speaking out: In his homily during the Mass that followed, Francis paid tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith today . He presided at a colourful procession in St. Peter's Square . commemorating the day the Bible says people of Jerusalem . welcomed Jesus days before he was crucified. 'We think too of the humiliation endured by all those who, . for their lives of fidelity to the Gospel, encounter . discrimination and pay a personal price,' he said, speaking in . Italian. 'We think too of our brothers and sisters who are persecuted . because they are Christians, the martyrs of our own time. There . are many of them. They refuse to deny Jesus and they endure . insult and injury with dignity,' he said. Procession: Cardinals hold palm leaves while Pope Francis leads the Palm Sunday mass at St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday . Francis presided at a colourful procession in St. Peter's Squarecommemorating the day the Bible says people of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus days before he was crucified . Leading prayers: Francis (pictured) has at times expressed alarm over the rise of Islamic State militants and the plight of Christians in the Middle East . Palm Sunday marks the official beginning of Holy Week during which Christians observe the death of Christ . Francis has at times expressed alarm over the rise of . Islamic State militants and the plight of Christians in the . Middle East. He has said that the international community would be . justified in using military force as a last resort to stop . 'unjust aggression' but that it should not be up to a single . nation to decide how to intervene in the conflict. The coming week is one of the busiest in the liturgical . calendar for the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman . Catholics. The coming week is one of the busiest in the liturgicalcalendar for the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics . Cardinals hold palm leaves as Pope Francis leads the Palm Sunday mass at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday . Huge crowds assembled at St Peter's Square. Pope Francis used the opportunity to pay tribute to those he said were being killed for their faith . On Holy Thursday, he presides at two services, including one . at a Rome prison where he will wash and kiss the feet of male . and female inmates to commemorate Christ's gesture of humility . towards his apostles on the night before he died. Francis is the first pope to hold the foot-washing service . outside a church and to include women and Muslims, which has . upset conservative Catholics. He presides at two Good Friday services, including a Via . Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession around the Colosseum. After celebrating Easter Eve and Easter Day Masses he . delivers his 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the city and the world) message. [/INST] The 78-year-old Argentine pope led the world's Roman Catholics by paying tribute to those killed for their faith .
Last month Pope Francis denounced the killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by Islamic State militants in Libya .
Thousands gathered at St Peter's Squareon the day that marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday . </s> |
For a moment, the image seemed wrong. Celebrating in the corner were a group of giddy England players, while slumped in the penalty area were clutch of crestfallen Germans. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Important matches between these two old foes tend to end one way and rarely is the outcome happy for England. Under-21 head coach Gareth Southgate, after all, knows that better than most. But this was no apparition: two goals in two minutes from Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse provided further evidence this squad Southgate has impressively moulded is an emerging force. When Euro 2015 starts 80 days from now, do not doubt they possess what it takes to win it. This 3-2 win at a rain sodden Riverside Stadium, achieved after they had trailed twice, was stamped with the qualities of a team that can win a major tournament: quality, technique and spirit coming to the fore. Never was it more evident than when Ward-Prowse scored the decisive goal. James Ward-Prowse wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner in England Under 21's 3-2 defeat of Germany . The Southampton midfielder completed an unlikely comeback that saw two late goals scored in the space of three minutes . Nathan Redmond leaps for joy after bringing England level at 2-2 with a deflected shot in the second half . England were heading towards defeat before Redmond's strike on 79minutes brought them back into the game . Jesse Lindgard brought England level for the first time with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross in the first half . Germany striker Philipp Hofmann scored a brace but could not prevent the Young Lions from a memorable victory . Hofmann slides in in front of Everton defender John Stones to restore Germany's lead at the start of the second half . ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Bond 6.5: Jenkinson 7.5, Stones 7, Gibson 6.5 (Keane 77mins), Garbutt 6.5: Ward-Prowse 7.5, Forster-Caskey 7: Lingard 7.5, Hughes 6.5 (Pritchard 65mins 6), Redmond 8: Ings 7 . Subs not used: Bettinelli, Moore, Woodrow. Scorers: Lingard 34, Redmond 79, Ward-Prowse 82. GERMANY (4-3-3): Ter Stegen 7: Korb 6.5, Ginter 7, Knoche 6.5, Gunter 6.5: Can 7, Leitner 6 (Kimmich 46mins 6), Younes 6: Bittencourt 6 (Gnabry 46mins 7), Hofmann 7.5, Meyer 6.5 (Schulz 68mins) Subs not used: Orban, Geis, Zimmer, Klaus, Horn, Karius. Booked: Leitner. Scorers: Hofmann 15, 50. Man of the match: Carl Jenkinson. Referee: Davide Massa (Italy) 7. Expectations of a bold show in the Czech Republic can now build but Southgate, who has only lost one of the 16 games for which he has been in charge, was rather more circumspect. Yes, he was pleased but he was also quick to sound a note of caution. ‘How do I keep a check on expectations,’ he asked. ‘That’s easy. I’ll just show people the first 25 minutes of this game. We have tremendous belief in this group of players and some elements of what they did really pleased me. Other aspects showed we can definitely improve.’ The last time Southgate had stood in the technical area of this particular stadium, it came before one of the darkest moments of his career: the events of October 20, 2009, when he was sacked by Middlesbrough, will never leave him. He returned, however, a more confident and mature manager and he has thrived in this role with the FA, getting the Under-21s playing a vibrant, attractive brand of football that will see them go to the Czech Republic with genuine ambitions of success. Germany, though, will go there with the same mind-set and there is no doubt they will be big players when the tournament starts because of the big players they have in their ranks; Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, the Barcelona keeper, Emre Can of Liverpool and Max Meyer of Schalke to name but three. They started this contest impressively, moving the ball with purpose and ambition and in the first 10 minutes England had trouble getting out of their own half. Germany retained possession with ease and there was an inevitability they would strike first. When Germany broke the deadlock, they did it in style. Matthias Ginter skipper down the left and clipped in a cross that Philipp Hofmann, celebrating his 22nd birthday, controlled with his right foot before smashing a drive beyond Jonathon Bond with his left. For a moment it seemed like Germany might go through the gears but this England team has spirit as well as ability and their speed caused problems; Lingard (twice) and Danny Ings both tested Stegen before Lingard’s industry was rewarded in the 34th minute and parity was restored. Half-time arrived and checked England’s momentum. Germany made changes and the introduction of Arsenal flyer Serge Gnabry gave them blistering pace and trickery to attack Everton left-bacl Luke Garbutt. He made an immediate impact, thrilling providing Hofmann’s second of the night. Yet England were not done and they staged a grandstand comeback, Redmond equalised in the 78th minute before Ward-Prowse won it when bursting through. The players, then, can start to dream and, perhaps in a quiet moment, Southgate will too. ‘We have not achieved anything yet,’ he said. ‘We know what our goal is and we want to get there.’ Hoffman, who plays in Germany's second division, strikes to open the scoring for Germany after 15minutes . The Germany striker wheels away in celebration after handing the visitors the lead in this international friendly . Germany players celebrate after opening the scoring, but left the Riverside Stadium in shock after England's comeback victory . Liverpool and Germany midfielder/defender Emre Can (right) slides in for a tackle on England's Jake Forster-Caskey . England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate looks on at the stadium where he spent his career as a player and manager . Lingard watches his composed finish find the net after meeting a right wing pass from Carl Jenkinson . The Manchester United forward races off to celebrate his first goal for England's Under 21s . England team-mates race to congratulate Lingard for bringing them level while fans rise from their seats . Burnley forward Danny Ings embraces Lingard as the two teams head in level at half time . Liverpool target Ings tries to take the ball under control as England start to get back into the game . Hoffman takes advantage of an England lapse of concentration after the break to net his second goal . Derby County forward Will Hughes strolls forward with the ball from midfield as England withstand pressure . England's perseverance paid off when Redmond brought the sides level for a second time with a deflected shot . The Norwich City forward can not contain his pleasure as he celebrates his equaliser in front of England fans . Ward-Prowse netted England's winner within three minutes of drawing level in the closing stages . The England Under 21 captain shows his joy as the Young Lions chalk up a memorable victory against the old enemy . | England Under 21s defeated Germany Under 21s 3-2 in their international friendly at the Riverside Stadium .
The visitors opened the scoring with a rifled long distance shot from Philipp Hofmann on 15minutes .
Three Lions equalised through Jesse Lingard with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross .
Germany second division striker Hofmann restored the lead with a close range finish after the interval .
Nathan Redmond restored parity with deflected shot before James Ward-Prowse scored a late winner . | cc938d9285e07ac7fc44b597fa2724b61daab678 | <s>[INST] For a moment, the image seemed wrong. Celebrating in the corner were a group of giddy England players, while slumped in the penalty area were clutch of crestfallen Germans. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Important matches between these two old foes tend to end one way and rarely is the outcome happy for England. Under-21 head coach Gareth Southgate, after all, knows that better than most. But this was no apparition: two goals in two minutes from Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse provided further evidence this squad Southgate has impressively moulded is an emerging force. When Euro 2015 starts 80 days from now, do not doubt they possess what it takes to win it. This 3-2 win at a rain sodden Riverside Stadium, achieved after they had trailed twice, was stamped with the qualities of a team that can win a major tournament: quality, technique and spirit coming to the fore. Never was it more evident than when Ward-Prowse scored the decisive goal. James Ward-Prowse wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner in England Under 21's 3-2 defeat of Germany . The Southampton midfielder completed an unlikely comeback that saw two late goals scored in the space of three minutes . Nathan Redmond leaps for joy after bringing England level at 2-2 with a deflected shot in the second half . England were heading towards defeat before Redmond's strike on 79minutes brought them back into the game . Jesse Lindgard brought England level for the first time with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross in the first half . Germany striker Philipp Hofmann scored a brace but could not prevent the Young Lions from a memorable victory . Hofmann slides in in front of Everton defender John Stones to restore Germany's lead at the start of the second half . ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Bond 6.5: Jenkinson 7.5, Stones 7, Gibson 6.5 (Keane 77mins), Garbutt 6.5: Ward-Prowse 7.5, Forster-Caskey 7: Lingard 7.5, Hughes 6.5 (Pritchard 65mins 6), Redmond 8: Ings 7 . Subs not used: Bettinelli, Moore, Woodrow. Scorers: Lingard 34, Redmond 79, Ward-Prowse 82. GERMANY (4-3-3): Ter Stegen 7: Korb 6.5, Ginter 7, Knoche 6.5, Gunter 6.5: Can 7, Leitner 6 (Kimmich 46mins 6), Younes 6: Bittencourt 6 (Gnabry 46mins 7), Hofmann 7.5, Meyer 6.5 (Schulz 68mins) Subs not used: Orban, Geis, Zimmer, Klaus, Horn, Karius. Booked: Leitner. Scorers: Hofmann 15, 50. Man of the match: Carl Jenkinson. Referee: Davide Massa (Italy) 7. Expectations of a bold show in the Czech Republic can now build but Southgate, who has only lost one of the 16 games for which he has been in charge, was rather more circumspect. Yes, he was pleased but he was also quick to sound a note of caution. ‘How do I keep a check on expectations,’ he asked. ‘That’s easy. I’ll just show people the first 25 minutes of this game. We have tremendous belief in this group of players and some elements of what they did really pleased me. Other aspects showed we can definitely improve.’ The last time Southgate had stood in the technical area of this particular stadium, it came before one of the darkest moments of his career: the events of October 20, 2009, when he was sacked by Middlesbrough, will never leave him. He returned, however, a more confident and mature manager and he has thrived in this role with the FA, getting the Under-21s playing a vibrant, attractive brand of football that will see them go to the Czech Republic with genuine ambitions of success. Germany, though, will go there with the same mind-set and there is no doubt they will be big players when the tournament starts because of the big players they have in their ranks; Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, the Barcelona keeper, Emre Can of Liverpool and Max Meyer of Schalke to name but three. They started this contest impressively, moving the ball with purpose and ambition and in the first 10 minutes England had trouble getting out of their own half. Germany retained possession with ease and there was an inevitability they would strike first. When Germany broke the deadlock, they did it in style. Matthias Ginter skipper down the left and clipped in a cross that Philipp Hofmann, celebrating his 22nd birthday, controlled with his right foot before smashing a drive beyond Jonathon Bond with his left. For a moment it seemed like Germany might go through the gears but this England team has spirit as well as ability and their speed caused problems; Lingard (twice) and Danny Ings both tested Stegen before Lingard’s industry was rewarded in the 34th minute and parity was restored. Half-time arrived and checked England’s momentum. Germany made changes and the introduction of Arsenal flyer Serge Gnabry gave them blistering pace and trickery to attack Everton left-bacl Luke Garbutt. He made an immediate impact, thrilling providing Hofmann’s second of the night. Yet England were not done and they staged a grandstand comeback, Redmond equalised in the 78th minute before Ward-Prowse won it when bursting through. The players, then, can start to dream and, perhaps in a quiet moment, Southgate will too. ‘We have not achieved anything yet,’ he said. ‘We know what our goal is and we want to get there.’ Hoffman, who plays in Germany's second division, strikes to open the scoring for Germany after 15minutes . The Germany striker wheels away in celebration after handing the visitors the lead in this international friendly . Germany players celebrate after opening the scoring, but left the Riverside Stadium in shock after England's comeback victory . Liverpool and Germany midfielder/defender Emre Can (right) slides in for a tackle on England's Jake Forster-Caskey . England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate looks on at the stadium where he spent his career as a player and manager . Lingard watches his composed finish find the net after meeting a right wing pass from Carl Jenkinson . The Manchester United forward races off to celebrate his first goal for England's Under 21s . England team-mates race to congratulate Lingard for bringing them level while fans rise from their seats . Burnley forward Danny Ings embraces Lingard as the two teams head in level at half time . Liverpool target Ings tries to take the ball under control as England start to get back into the game . Hoffman takes advantage of an England lapse of concentration after the break to net his second goal . Derby County forward Will Hughes strolls forward with the ball from midfield as England withstand pressure . England's perseverance paid off when Redmond brought the sides level for a second time with a deflected shot . The Norwich City forward can not contain his pleasure as he celebrates his equaliser in front of England fans . Ward-Prowse netted England's winner within three minutes of drawing level in the closing stages . The England Under 21 captain shows his joy as the Young Lions chalk up a memorable victory against the old enemy . [/INST] England Under 21s defeated Germany Under 21s 3-2 in their international friendly at the Riverside Stadium .
The visitors opened the scoring with a rifled long distance shot from Philipp Hofmann on 15minutes .
Three Lions equalised through Jesse Lingard with a composed finish from Carl Jenkinson's cross .
Germany second division striker Hofmann restored the lead with a close range finish after the interval .
Nathan Redmond restored parity with deflected shot before James Ward-Prowse scored a late winner . </s> |
A French teacher from Florida has been suspended for five days without pay after she was accused of calling her 14-year-old Muslim student a 'raghead Taliban' when he walked into class wearing a hoodie. The administrative complaint filed against Maria Valdes also claimed that, when the teacher called on on Deyab-Houssein Wardani, she once asked 'Okay the Taliban, what is the answer?' It also alleged that the Cypress Bay High School teacher would say 'Ah no! The Taliban is here' when he walked into the classroom and would refer to him as a 'terrorista,' which is Spanish for terrorist. Scroll down for video . A French teacher from Florida has been suspended for five days without pay for allegedly calling her 14-year-old Muslim student Deyab-Houssein Wardani (pictured) a 'raghead Taliban' Deyab-Houssein, who did not know the Taliban referred to a terrorist organization until he asked his parents, said the other students in his class laughed at the nickname. 'I would not expect this from a teacher, teachers are supposed to set an example for their students,' he told the Sun Sentinel. 'It's very sad that people still think like that, that all Muslims are your average daily terrorist.' Valdes will also have to undergo a diversity training program. The punishment is not enough for Deyab-Houssein's father Youssef, who said that, at a minimum, he believes the teacher should have been suspended for a year without pay - if not fired. Wardani said the five-day suspension amounted to a 'vacation'. He made his anger loud and clear after the punishment was passed down at the Broward School Board's meeting on Tuesday. The father told school administrations they should 'all be removed for bullying,' according to Local 10. Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, who filed the administrative complaint after he was notified of Valdes' alleged comments, said the matter was taken 'very seriously' and was addressed with the 'appropriate sense of urgency'. 'I take a lot of exception to any statement, or suggestion that somehow this administration and school board did nothing or was ever lax in our response', he said, according to the Miami Herald. The punishment is not enough for Deyab-Houssein's father Youssef, who said that, at a minimum, he believes the teacher should have been suspended for a year without pay - if not fired . During the meeting Runcie, a Jamaican immigrant, said that he had personally been affected by racism. He shared the story of when he watched his mother get shot in the face by a man who blamed Jamaican immigrants for his inability to get a job. Wardani said this was not the first time his son, who is half Lebanese and half Moroccan, has experienced discrimination. In the fourth-grade a school bus driver who knew Deyab-Houssein was Muslim told him 'we're going to wipe you off the face of this planet and turn you into dust and sand,' Wardani told the Sun Sentinel. Although the school board voted unanimously to discipline the teacher, Wardani was not done fighting after the meeting was over. 'I promise you for the rest of my life, until my dying breath, I'm going to make sure no child goes through what my Deyab-Houssein had to go through,' said Wardani, who has reached out to the FBI . 'This is motivating me to work harder,' Deyab-Houssein said. 'To prove that I am not a random guy who you can call a Taliban' 'I promise you for the rest of my life, until my dying breath, I'm going to make sure no child goes through what my Deyab-Houssein had to go through,' he told the Miami Herald. Wardani said he has reached out to the FBI. District administrators said the degree of punishment that could be leveled against Valdes was limited because of an agreement with the Teachers Union. As for Deyab-Houssein, he said he is 'very proud' of his father and is getting support from his peers, but that he now feels a 'strange vibe' from his French teacher, 'like she doesn't want me to be there.' 'This is motivating me to work harder,' he said. 'To prove that I am not a random guy who you can call a Taliban.' | Florida French teacher Maria Valdes would allegedly say 'Ah no! The Taliban is here' when Deyab-Houssein Wardani walked into class .
Administrative complaint claimed she also called on him in class by asking 'Okay Taliban, what is the answer?'
Valdes received a five-day suspension and must undergo diversity training .
Wardani's father Youssef believes the teacher should have been suspended for at least a year - if not fired .
District administrators said the degree of punishment that could be leveled against Valdes was limited because of a teachers union agreement . | 6186daf2d11b0559624cf1ba95b3dd603354a4f7 | <s>[INST] A French teacher from Florida has been suspended for five days without pay after she was accused of calling her 14-year-old Muslim student a 'raghead Taliban' when he walked into class wearing a hoodie. The administrative complaint filed against Maria Valdes also claimed that, when the teacher called on on Deyab-Houssein Wardani, she once asked 'Okay the Taliban, what is the answer?' It also alleged that the Cypress Bay High School teacher would say 'Ah no! The Taliban is here' when he walked into the classroom and would refer to him as a 'terrorista,' which is Spanish for terrorist. Scroll down for video . A French teacher from Florida has been suspended for five days without pay for allegedly calling her 14-year-old Muslim student Deyab-Houssein Wardani (pictured) a 'raghead Taliban' Deyab-Houssein, who did not know the Taliban referred to a terrorist organization until he asked his parents, said the other students in his class laughed at the nickname. 'I would not expect this from a teacher, teachers are supposed to set an example for their students,' he told the Sun Sentinel. 'It's very sad that people still think like that, that all Muslims are your average daily terrorist.' Valdes will also have to undergo a diversity training program. The punishment is not enough for Deyab-Houssein's father Youssef, who said that, at a minimum, he believes the teacher should have been suspended for a year without pay - if not fired. Wardani said the five-day suspension amounted to a 'vacation'. He made his anger loud and clear after the punishment was passed down at the Broward School Board's meeting on Tuesday. The father told school administrations they should 'all be removed for bullying,' according to Local 10. Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, who filed the administrative complaint after he was notified of Valdes' alleged comments, said the matter was taken 'very seriously' and was addressed with the 'appropriate sense of urgency'. 'I take a lot of exception to any statement, or suggestion that somehow this administration and school board did nothing or was ever lax in our response', he said, according to the Miami Herald. The punishment is not enough for Deyab-Houssein's father Youssef, who said that, at a minimum, he believes the teacher should have been suspended for a year without pay - if not fired . During the meeting Runcie, a Jamaican immigrant, said that he had personally been affected by racism. He shared the story of when he watched his mother get shot in the face by a man who blamed Jamaican immigrants for his inability to get a job. Wardani said this was not the first time his son, who is half Lebanese and half Moroccan, has experienced discrimination. In the fourth-grade a school bus driver who knew Deyab-Houssein was Muslim told him 'we're going to wipe you off the face of this planet and turn you into dust and sand,' Wardani told the Sun Sentinel. Although the school board voted unanimously to discipline the teacher, Wardani was not done fighting after the meeting was over. 'I promise you for the rest of my life, until my dying breath, I'm going to make sure no child goes through what my Deyab-Houssein had to go through,' said Wardani, who has reached out to the FBI . 'This is motivating me to work harder,' Deyab-Houssein said. 'To prove that I am not a random guy who you can call a Taliban' 'I promise you for the rest of my life, until my dying breath, I'm going to make sure no child goes through what my Deyab-Houssein had to go through,' he told the Miami Herald. Wardani said he has reached out to the FBI. District administrators said the degree of punishment that could be leveled against Valdes was limited because of an agreement with the Teachers Union. As for Deyab-Houssein, he said he is 'very proud' of his father and is getting support from his peers, but that he now feels a 'strange vibe' from his French teacher, 'like she doesn't want me to be there.' 'This is motivating me to work harder,' he said. 'To prove that I am not a random guy who you can call a Taliban.' [/INST] Florida French teacher Maria Valdes would allegedly say 'Ah no! The Taliban is here' when Deyab-Houssein Wardani walked into class .
Administrative complaint claimed she also called on him in class by asking 'Okay Taliban, what is the answer?'
Valdes received a five-day suspension and must undergo diversity training .
Wardani's father Youssef believes the teacher should have been suspended for at least a year - if not fired .
District administrators said the degree of punishment that could be leveled against Valdes was limited because of a teachers union agreement . </s> |
A Texas man has been charged with animal cruelty after he shot dead a bull terrier at a Houston-area dog park because he thought the animal was acting in a threatening manner. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that 26-year-old Joseph Potts is facing a count of felony animal cruelty with a deadly weapon in connection to the January 25 shooting at Bay Area Dog Park in Houston. If convicted, Potts could face 2-10 years in prison. Following his arrest Monday, the 26-year-old suspect was released after posting $5,000 bond. Scroll down for video . Justice for Diesel: Joseph Potts is facing a count of felony animal cruelty with a deadly weapon for shooting dead Randall Livingston's 2-year-old dog, Diesel (pictured) Tragic: Sheriff's deputies say Potts, 26, was at Bay Area Dog Park in Houston in January when one of his dogs had an interaction with Diesel, which ended with the 26-year-old man shooting the animal three times . Authorities said Potts, himself a dog owner, gunned down a 2-year-old black-and-white Staffordshire bull terrier named Diesel in front of his owner’s horrified mother. Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies the dog was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets. But witnesses told police that Diesel was playing with other dogs in the park when Potts came up to the bull terrier, kicked him and then shot him three times - once in his leg and twice in his back. Randall Livingston, Diesel’s owner, told Click2Houston he was excited when the sheriff's department reached a decision this week to charge Potts with a crime in connection to his pet's killing. 'That was obviously the outcome we were looking for,' he said, adding that he hopes Potts learns to 'stay the hell out of the dog park.' Livingston previously said that on January 25, his mother took his beloved pet to the Bay Area Dog Park to play with other animals. Four-legged 'threat': Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies Diesel (pictured) was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets . Cruel: Witnesses said Potts kicked Diesel to get him away from his own dog, and then pulled a Glock and fired on the pooch, striking him in the leg and back . But what started out as a fun Sunday morning outdoors ended in a tragedy when Diesel had an 'interaction' with one of the other pups running around the park. According to witnesses, the other dog's owner, Joseph Potts, gave Diesel a kick, pulled out his Glock 9-mm and shot the 2-year-old animal three times. Diesel was rushed to VCA Animals Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. According to a sheriff’s report cited by Houston Press, Potts told a deputy that he shot Diesel because he approached one of his dogs 'and began to get aggressive.' After failing to kick Diesel away from his pet, Potts stated that he 'began to fear for the safety of his dogs, his wife and himself.' The 26-year-old pet owner was quoted as saying that he was sorry for what happened, and that ‘he did not want to harm the dog but felt like he had no choice.’ 'Innocent': Randall Livingston insisted that from the time he adopted Diesel when he was just six weeks old, the pup had never exhibited any signs of aggression . But according to an eyewitness, it appeared that Potts was taking his time and carefully aiming the gun at Diesel. Randall Livingston insisted that from the time he adopted Diesel when he was just six weeks old, the pup had never exhibited any signs of aggression. Following Diesel's killing, supporters of Randall Livingston launched a Facebook page, which has drawn nearly 9,340 'likes' so far. A month after Diesel's death, members of the 'Support for Diesel' community came together at Bay Area Dog Park for a ‘Peaceful Walk’ honoring the 2-year-old pooch. | Joseph Potts, 26, charged with felony animal cruelty with deadly weapon for shooting dead Randall Livingston's 2-year-old dog, Diesel .
Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies Diesel was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets . | a618df3a2e75c736679a259da7483a3d1decf091 | <s>[INST] A Texas man has been charged with animal cruelty after he shot dead a bull terrier at a Houston-area dog park because he thought the animal was acting in a threatening manner. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that 26-year-old Joseph Potts is facing a count of felony animal cruelty with a deadly weapon in connection to the January 25 shooting at Bay Area Dog Park in Houston. If convicted, Potts could face 2-10 years in prison. Following his arrest Monday, the 26-year-old suspect was released after posting $5,000 bond. Scroll down for video . Justice for Diesel: Joseph Potts is facing a count of felony animal cruelty with a deadly weapon for shooting dead Randall Livingston's 2-year-old dog, Diesel (pictured) Tragic: Sheriff's deputies say Potts, 26, was at Bay Area Dog Park in Houston in January when one of his dogs had an interaction with Diesel, which ended with the 26-year-old man shooting the animal three times . Authorities said Potts, himself a dog owner, gunned down a 2-year-old black-and-white Staffordshire bull terrier named Diesel in front of his owner’s horrified mother. Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies the dog was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets. But witnesses told police that Diesel was playing with other dogs in the park when Potts came up to the bull terrier, kicked him and then shot him three times - once in his leg and twice in his back. Randall Livingston, Diesel’s owner, told Click2Houston he was excited when the sheriff's department reached a decision this week to charge Potts with a crime in connection to his pet's killing. 'That was obviously the outcome we were looking for,' he said, adding that he hopes Potts learns to 'stay the hell out of the dog park.' Livingston previously said that on January 25, his mother took his beloved pet to the Bay Area Dog Park to play with other animals. Four-legged 'threat': Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies Diesel (pictured) was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets . Cruel: Witnesses said Potts kicked Diesel to get him away from his own dog, and then pulled a Glock and fired on the pooch, striking him in the leg and back . But what started out as a fun Sunday morning outdoors ended in a tragedy when Diesel had an 'interaction' with one of the other pups running around the park. According to witnesses, the other dog's owner, Joseph Potts, gave Diesel a kick, pulled out his Glock 9-mm and shot the 2-year-old animal three times. Diesel was rushed to VCA Animals Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. According to a sheriff’s report cited by Houston Press, Potts told a deputy that he shot Diesel because he approached one of his dogs 'and began to get aggressive.' After failing to kick Diesel away from his pet, Potts stated that he 'began to fear for the safety of his dogs, his wife and himself.' The 26-year-old pet owner was quoted as saying that he was sorry for what happened, and that ‘he did not want to harm the dog but felt like he had no choice.’ 'Innocent': Randall Livingston insisted that from the time he adopted Diesel when he was just six weeks old, the pup had never exhibited any signs of aggression . But according to an eyewitness, it appeared that Potts was taking his time and carefully aiming the gun at Diesel. Randall Livingston insisted that from the time he adopted Diesel when he was just six weeks old, the pup had never exhibited any signs of aggression. Following Diesel's killing, supporters of Randall Livingston launched a Facebook page, which has drawn nearly 9,340 'likes' so far. A month after Diesel's death, members of the 'Support for Diesel' community came together at Bay Area Dog Park for a ‘Peaceful Walk’ honoring the 2-year-old pooch. [/INST] Joseph Potts, 26, charged with felony animal cruelty with deadly weapon for shooting dead Randall Livingston's 2-year-old dog, Diesel .
Potts, who is a concealed handgun license holder, told deputies Diesel was aggressive toward him, his wife and their two pets . </s> |
A video has emerged believed to show ISIS executioner Jihadi John ranting on camera shortly after he arrived in Syria from the UK. The footage is of two bands of fanatical fighters joining forces in 2013 under the command of notorious terrorist Omar al-Shishani. At the front stands a man thought to be Mohammed Emwazi - the west Londoner last week unmasked as the killer of Western hostages in a series of videos which have shocked the world. A man thought to be Jihadi John proclaims allegiance to a terror group in footage filmed in 2013. The video is thought to be the first known appearance by the executioner now unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi . The video is thought to have been filmed just months after Emwazi is understood to have fled Britain to take up arms alongside the extremists. It shows a pledge of allegiance made when the so-called 'Army of Muhammad Brigades' group joined forces with the so-called 'Brigade of Migrants', of which Emwazi is believed to have been a member. The speaker proclaims: 'This army announces unity within its ranks for the sake of implementing the Shariah and returning this blessed land to God the most glorified and the most high under the leadership of the emir Umar al-Shishani.' Emwazi, now 26, attempted to join al-Shabaab in Somalia after finishing his university course in London in 2009, but was refused entry to Tanzania and returned to Britain, from where he later went to Syria. He is thought to have been in a group who were among the first to go to fight in the Middle East, along with fellow Londoners Ibrahim al-Mazwagi, Choukri Ellekhlifi and Mohammad el-Araj. Ellekhlifi was two years above Emwazi in his north London school, Quinton Kynaston Academy, and later became part of a robbery gang which carried out a series of raids in central London. Ellekhlifi, 22, fled to Syria while on bail and was killed fighting near Aleppo in August 2013, months after the video thought to feature Emwazi was filmed. El-Araj, 23, was killed two weeks later during a firefight. Al-Mazwagi, from North London was 21 when he was killed in Syria in February last year. Emwazi was last week unmasked as the killer who carried as series of beheadings of Western hostages . In the film, the man thought to be Emwazi stands in front of notorious terror leader Omar al-Shishani (right) Emwazi's links to the London crime gang meant he had developed a love of violence, which led to him being chosen to feature in the beheading videos for which is now known throughout the world. In the latest video, the man suspected of being Emwazi stands at the front of a long line of gun-toting militants, with al-Shishani standing behind him arm-in-arm with two other fighters. Commenting on the likenesses of Emwazi to the speaking in the latest video to emerge, Raffaello Pantucci of the Royal United Service Institute told MailOnline: 'Given he’s masked, it is difficult to make the precise connection between the two, though there are definite similarities. 'Given the group and community that Emwazi came from – the West London group - were all alongside the Katiba al Muhajireen under Omar al Shishani, it might well fit that it could be Emwazi. 'Given his solid Arabic and his willingness to be front and centre in films, it would fit that it could be him. Al Shishani seems to have been quite willing to record films of himself with his foreign fighter warriors.' Charles Winter from the Quilliam Foundation added: 'There are certainly similarities between Emwazi and the man speaking in this video, the eyebrows for example. 'In terms of the group, we know that it has a large proportion of foreign fighters so there's a possibility that he could have joined but I'm unable to say whether it is definitely him. The video shows a pledge of allegiance to Omar al-Shishani, now a commander of ISIS in Syria . Emwazi is thought to a fighter (second right beneath flag) who appears in another photo featuring al-Shishani . Mr Winter added: 'While he does have certain features that resemble Emwazi, there have been numerous false alarms with ID-ing "Jihadi John" in the past. A balaclava does a lot to obscure one's face, and a lot to make people look similar, too.' Others have cast doubt on whether the man is Emwazi, saying the speaker in the film looks shorter than the Londoner and appears to be holding the Kalashnikov rifle with his right hand, whereas Jihadi John held his knife in his left hand. If the video does show Emwazi, the footage would be the first known time he appeared on camera in Syria after going to fight. It is believed he was one of more than 700 fighters in The Migrants Brigade who arrived in the Middle East three years ago. The group were not part of ISIS at the time the video was filmed, but joined the group in the months that followed. Emwazi has since become one the world's most wanted men after he appeared in a series of gruesome videos beheading a series of foreign hostages, including British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines and US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mohammed Emwazi is believed to have among a group of Brits, which also includes Ibrahim al-Mazwagi (left), Choukri Ellekhlifi (centre) and Mohammad el-Araj (right), who were among the first to travel to Syria to fight . Ibrahim al-Mazwagi (centre), the first British jihadi known to have died in Syria, is pictured here with Abu Omar al-Shishani (right), one of the most feared military commanders of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq . Omar al-Shishani has moved from the conflicts of the Caucasus, south of Russia to become one of the most feared commanders in the ISIS army now terrorising Syria and Iraq . Omar al-Shishani, whose real name is Tarkhan Batirashvili, is an ethnic Chechen from the Caucasus nation of Georgia, specifically from the Pankisi Valley, a centre of Georgia's Chechen community and once a stronghold for militants. He fought in the brief conflict between Russia and Georgia in 2008 and became a jihadist after being discharged from the Georgian military on health grounds after contracting tuberculosis. After recuperating and being refused re-enlistment, he was arrested for stockpiling weapons and jailed in September 2010. Following his release, he travelled to Istanbul in Turkey in March 2012 to join Chechen rebels in the Syrian conflict. The red-bearded fanatic became the commander of the Brigade of Migrants, which was initially aligned with al-Qaeda's Jabhat al-Nusra. The group merged with other jihadists in March 2013 to form the Army of Emigrants and Supporters, a larger and more structured group with a religious council. In May 2013, Shishani switched to supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and has become the group's military commander in Syria, leading it on an offensive to take over a broad stretch of territory leading to the Iraq border. Numerous reports of his death since then are thought to be untrue. | Video shows two bands of militants joining forces during Syrian war .
Jihadi John believed to have been member of one of the groups involved .
Man who looks like British-raised ISIS execution makes proclamation .
Experts highlight similarities between speaker and Jihadi John .
He swears allegiance to group run by notorious terrorist Omar al-Shishani .
Al-Shishani also appears in the footage, arm-in-arm with other fighters . | 9d6e5c231b6dd47ce100e1bf9b67d66725b3ef77 | <s>[INST] A video has emerged believed to show ISIS executioner Jihadi John ranting on camera shortly after he arrived in Syria from the UK. The footage is of two bands of fanatical fighters joining forces in 2013 under the command of notorious terrorist Omar al-Shishani. At the front stands a man thought to be Mohammed Emwazi - the west Londoner last week unmasked as the killer of Western hostages in a series of videos which have shocked the world. A man thought to be Jihadi John proclaims allegiance to a terror group in footage filmed in 2013. The video is thought to be the first known appearance by the executioner now unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi . The video is thought to have been filmed just months after Emwazi is understood to have fled Britain to take up arms alongside the extremists. It shows a pledge of allegiance made when the so-called 'Army of Muhammad Brigades' group joined forces with the so-called 'Brigade of Migrants', of which Emwazi is believed to have been a member. The speaker proclaims: 'This army announces unity within its ranks for the sake of implementing the Shariah and returning this blessed land to God the most glorified and the most high under the leadership of the emir Umar al-Shishani.' Emwazi, now 26, attempted to join al-Shabaab in Somalia after finishing his university course in London in 2009, but was refused entry to Tanzania and returned to Britain, from where he later went to Syria. He is thought to have been in a group who were among the first to go to fight in the Middle East, along with fellow Londoners Ibrahim al-Mazwagi, Choukri Ellekhlifi and Mohammad el-Araj. Ellekhlifi was two years above Emwazi in his north London school, Quinton Kynaston Academy, and later became part of a robbery gang which carried out a series of raids in central London. Ellekhlifi, 22, fled to Syria while on bail and was killed fighting near Aleppo in August 2013, months after the video thought to feature Emwazi was filmed. El-Araj, 23, was killed two weeks later during a firefight. Al-Mazwagi, from North London was 21 when he was killed in Syria in February last year. Emwazi was last week unmasked as the killer who carried as series of beheadings of Western hostages . In the film, the man thought to be Emwazi stands in front of notorious terror leader Omar al-Shishani (right) Emwazi's links to the London crime gang meant he had developed a love of violence, which led to him being chosen to feature in the beheading videos for which is now known throughout the world. In the latest video, the man suspected of being Emwazi stands at the front of a long line of gun-toting militants, with al-Shishani standing behind him arm-in-arm with two other fighters. Commenting on the likenesses of Emwazi to the speaking in the latest video to emerge, Raffaello Pantucci of the Royal United Service Institute told MailOnline: 'Given he’s masked, it is difficult to make the precise connection between the two, though there are definite similarities. 'Given the group and community that Emwazi came from – the West London group - were all alongside the Katiba al Muhajireen under Omar al Shishani, it might well fit that it could be Emwazi. 'Given his solid Arabic and his willingness to be front and centre in films, it would fit that it could be him. Al Shishani seems to have been quite willing to record films of himself with his foreign fighter warriors.' Charles Winter from the Quilliam Foundation added: 'There are certainly similarities between Emwazi and the man speaking in this video, the eyebrows for example. 'In terms of the group, we know that it has a large proportion of foreign fighters so there's a possibility that he could have joined but I'm unable to say whether it is definitely him. The video shows a pledge of allegiance to Omar al-Shishani, now a commander of ISIS in Syria . Emwazi is thought to a fighter (second right beneath flag) who appears in another photo featuring al-Shishani . Mr Winter added: 'While he does have certain features that resemble Emwazi, there have been numerous false alarms with ID-ing "Jihadi John" in the past. A balaclava does a lot to obscure one's face, and a lot to make people look similar, too.' Others have cast doubt on whether the man is Emwazi, saying the speaker in the film looks shorter than the Londoner and appears to be holding the Kalashnikov rifle with his right hand, whereas Jihadi John held his knife in his left hand. If the video does show Emwazi, the footage would be the first known time he appeared on camera in Syria after going to fight. It is believed he was one of more than 700 fighters in The Migrants Brigade who arrived in the Middle East three years ago. The group were not part of ISIS at the time the video was filmed, but joined the group in the months that followed. Emwazi has since become one the world's most wanted men after he appeared in a series of gruesome videos beheading a series of foreign hostages, including British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines and US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mohammed Emwazi is believed to have among a group of Brits, which also includes Ibrahim al-Mazwagi (left), Choukri Ellekhlifi (centre) and Mohammad el-Araj (right), who were among the first to travel to Syria to fight . Ibrahim al-Mazwagi (centre), the first British jihadi known to have died in Syria, is pictured here with Abu Omar al-Shishani (right), one of the most feared military commanders of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq . Omar al-Shishani has moved from the conflicts of the Caucasus, south of Russia to become one of the most feared commanders in the ISIS army now terrorising Syria and Iraq . Omar al-Shishani, whose real name is Tarkhan Batirashvili, is an ethnic Chechen from the Caucasus nation of Georgia, specifically from the Pankisi Valley, a centre of Georgia's Chechen community and once a stronghold for militants. He fought in the brief conflict between Russia and Georgia in 2008 and became a jihadist after being discharged from the Georgian military on health grounds after contracting tuberculosis. After recuperating and being refused re-enlistment, he was arrested for stockpiling weapons and jailed in September 2010. Following his release, he travelled to Istanbul in Turkey in March 2012 to join Chechen rebels in the Syrian conflict. The red-bearded fanatic became the commander of the Brigade of Migrants, which was initially aligned with al-Qaeda's Jabhat al-Nusra. The group merged with other jihadists in March 2013 to form the Army of Emigrants and Supporters, a larger and more structured group with a religious council. In May 2013, Shishani switched to supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and has become the group's military commander in Syria, leading it on an offensive to take over a broad stretch of territory leading to the Iraq border. Numerous reports of his death since then are thought to be untrue. [/INST] Video shows two bands of militants joining forces during Syrian war .
Jihadi John believed to have been member of one of the groups involved .
Man who looks like British-raised ISIS execution makes proclamation .
Experts highlight similarities between speaker and Jihadi John .
He swears allegiance to group run by notorious terrorist Omar al-Shishani .
Al-Shishani also appears in the footage, arm-in-arm with other fighters . </s> |
Dave Whelan was the victim of an embarrassing gaffe in his final programme notes as Wigan chairman. The 78-year-old businessman handed over control of the relegation-threatened club to his grandson this week after 20 years at the helm. But in his last written address to fans, he started by welcoming the supporters and staff of Cardiff City - when Wigan were actually playing Leeds! Dave Whelan leaves the pitch after addressing the crowd in his final game as Wigan Athletic chairman . David Sharpe is the new chairman of Wigan Athletic after taking over from his grandfather Dave . Cardiff are the last club of Wigan's current boss Malky Mackay - he was sacked by them in December 2013. And the Scot is currently under investigation by the Football Association amidst allegations of sending racist, sexist and homophobic text messages while in charge at Cardiff. Whelan started his programme notes by saying: 'Welcome to the DW Stadium for our second home match in five days. 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City and their supporters who have travelled from South Wales for another important Sky Bet Football League Championship fixture.' Shortly before kick-off, Whelan strode onto the pitch to deliver an emotional final address to the fans in person. Whelan was given a standing ovation by the home supporters then walked alone to the centre-spot with a microphone in hand. Whelan looks emotional before heading onto the pitch - and in his programme notes he welcomed Cardiff . 'Thank you for everything,' he said. 'For the last 20 years, you have been magnificent supporters. 'We all remember when we first played at Springfield Park and I bought the club and we were third from bottom of the old fourth division. 'With your support, and all the players and staff we build this stadium and fought our way up to the Premier League. 'We had eight fantastic years in the Premier League and two years ago we brought the FA Cup back to Wigan.' At this point, the large travelling contingent from Leeds began barracking Whelan. But he responded with a put-down which brought raucous applause from the home fans. 'Leeds have not won the cup for 25 years,' he added. 'However, everyone from Leeds we welcome you to Wigan. You are a great club and a great bunch of supporters. 'I am still going to be the greatest supporter Wigan has and I will be at every match I can get to. 'Thank you for every single thing and all your fabulous support.' Whelan said he is still going to be the 'greatest supporter Wigan has' and will be at every match he can get to . Â . | Dave Whelan waves emotional goodbye to Wigan Athletic .
78-year-old will be replaced as chairman by grandson Dave Sharpe .
In programme notes it reads: 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City'
Wigan hosting Leeds United in Championship fixture on Saturday .
Whelan given standing ovation by fans at DW Stadium . | 86cd2851fb359d32dd0dabe5addf57e32806028d | <s>[INST] Dave Whelan was the victim of an embarrassing gaffe in his final programme notes as Wigan chairman. The 78-year-old businessman handed over control of the relegation-threatened club to his grandson this week after 20 years at the helm. But in his last written address to fans, he started by welcoming the supporters and staff of Cardiff City - when Wigan were actually playing Leeds! Dave Whelan leaves the pitch after addressing the crowd in his final game as Wigan Athletic chairman . David Sharpe is the new chairman of Wigan Athletic after taking over from his grandfather Dave . Cardiff are the last club of Wigan's current boss Malky Mackay - he was sacked by them in December 2013. And the Scot is currently under investigation by the Football Association amidst allegations of sending racist, sexist and homophobic text messages while in charge at Cardiff. Whelan started his programme notes by saying: 'Welcome to the DW Stadium for our second home match in five days. 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City and their supporters who have travelled from South Wales for another important Sky Bet Football League Championship fixture.' Shortly before kick-off, Whelan strode onto the pitch to deliver an emotional final address to the fans in person. Whelan was given a standing ovation by the home supporters then walked alone to the centre-spot with a microphone in hand. Whelan looks emotional before heading onto the pitch - and in his programme notes he welcomed Cardiff . 'Thank you for everything,' he said. 'For the last 20 years, you have been magnificent supporters. 'We all remember when we first played at Springfield Park and I bought the club and we were third from bottom of the old fourth division. 'With your support, and all the players and staff we build this stadium and fought our way up to the Premier League. 'We had eight fantastic years in the Premier League and two years ago we brought the FA Cup back to Wigan.' At this point, the large travelling contingent from Leeds began barracking Whelan. But he responded with a put-down which brought raucous applause from the home fans. 'Leeds have not won the cup for 25 years,' he added. 'However, everyone from Leeds we welcome you to Wigan. You are a great club and a great bunch of supporters. 'I am still going to be the greatest supporter Wigan has and I will be at every match I can get to. 'Thank you for every single thing and all your fabulous support.' Whelan said he is still going to be the 'greatest supporter Wigan has' and will be at every match he can get to . Â . [/INST] Dave Whelan waves emotional goodbye to Wigan Athletic .
78-year-old will be replaced as chairman by grandson Dave Sharpe .
In programme notes it reads: 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City'
Wigan hosting Leeds United in Championship fixture on Saturday .
Whelan given standing ovation by fans at DW Stadium . </s> |
Lord Evans quit his role with the National Crime Agency to keep a lucrative directorship with scandal-hit HSBC . A former intelligence chief has quit his role with Britain’s top crime fighting agency to keep a lucrative directorship with scandal-hit HSBC. Baron Evans of Weardale, the former director-general of MI5, has resigned from the board of the publicly-funded National Crime Agency (NCA) after just a year, due to a ‘perceived conflict of interest’ as the bank has come under fire over tax-dodging allegations. In a statement, the crossbench peer admitted there has been ‘a lot of controversy’ over claims that HSBC enabled clients of its Swiss private banking arm to avoid tax. But he chose to keep his £3,000-a-day role with the financial giant rather than stay with the law enforcement agency which is Britain’s equivalent of the FBI. His decision to quit the NCA and stay with HSBC could put further pressure on Rona Fairhead, who is clinging on to her well-paid positions as a director of the bank and chairman of the BBC’s governing body. Lord Evans, who was director-general of MI5 from 2007 to 2013, wrote in his resignation letter: ‘There has been a lot of controversy over the alleged actions of HSBC clients and of the bank itself in recent weeks. I believe that though there is no actual conflict of interests there could be a perceived conflict of interests between my two roles.’ His resignation was ‘reluctantly’ accepted last week by the head of the NCA, Keith Bristow, who said: ‘I have accepted the resignation of Lord Evans with great regret. While I do not believe there is an actual conflict of interests, any perception of one has the potential to adversely affect the reputation of the NCA. Jonathan has made an enormously valuable contribution to the NCA over the past 15 months.’ After more than 30 years in the security service, Lord Evans retired in 2013 and soon afterwards became a non-executive director of HSBC, earning £125,000 for 40 days work a year. He also became a member of a committee the bank set up to combat financial crime, in the wake of the scandal that saw it fined £1billion in the US for allowing Mexican drug gangs to launder money through its accounts. Other members of the team include Bill Hughes, a former head of the NCA’s predecessor the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and the former head of HM Revenue & Customs, Dave Hartnett. But despite their efforts, HSBC has been dragged into another scandal that could lead to a police investigation. Baron Evans of Weardale esigned from the board of the publicly-funded National Crime Agency, pictured during a training exercise . Earlier this year leaked documents emerged that suggested HSBC’s Swiss private bank helped clients dodge millions of pounds in tax. The French authorities have since agreed that the account data, now held by the taxman, can be shared for the ‘purpose of investigating criminal offence’ and a meeting to discuss a probe has been held at which the NCA was present alongside the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Crown Prosecution Service, City of London Police and EuroJust. The NCA, set up to tackle organised crime across the country, has said it has no ‘live role’ in any probe into the bank’s activities. Lord Evans was appointed a non-executive director of the newly established NCA in December 2013. Its annual accounts show he was paid less than £5,000 in its first few months and would be paid less than £15,000 a year. HSBC will come under fresh attack from MPs tomorrow when the Public Accounts Committee quizzes former taxman turned bank adviser Mr Hartnett. Chairman Margaret Hodge said there was still a lot of work to be done in exposing tax-dodging by British companies. ‘I would be amazed if HSBC were alone.’ | Baron Evans of Weardale has resigned from the the National Crime Agency .
The former MI5 boss quit the role to keep a lucrative directorship at HSBC .
He left after a 'conflict of interest' following the bank's tax-dodging claims . | e02fd893bbf7ab590c27df80b8c372d4870d42f9 | <s>[INST] Lord Evans quit his role with the National Crime Agency to keep a lucrative directorship with scandal-hit HSBC . A former intelligence chief has quit his role with Britain’s top crime fighting agency to keep a lucrative directorship with scandal-hit HSBC. Baron Evans of Weardale, the former director-general of MI5, has resigned from the board of the publicly-funded National Crime Agency (NCA) after just a year, due to a ‘perceived conflict of interest’ as the bank has come under fire over tax-dodging allegations. In a statement, the crossbench peer admitted there has been ‘a lot of controversy’ over claims that HSBC enabled clients of its Swiss private banking arm to avoid tax. But he chose to keep his £3,000-a-day role with the financial giant rather than stay with the law enforcement agency which is Britain’s equivalent of the FBI. His decision to quit the NCA and stay with HSBC could put further pressure on Rona Fairhead, who is clinging on to her well-paid positions as a director of the bank and chairman of the BBC’s governing body. Lord Evans, who was director-general of MI5 from 2007 to 2013, wrote in his resignation letter: ‘There has been a lot of controversy over the alleged actions of HSBC clients and of the bank itself in recent weeks. I believe that though there is no actual conflict of interests there could be a perceived conflict of interests between my two roles.’ His resignation was ‘reluctantly’ accepted last week by the head of the NCA, Keith Bristow, who said: ‘I have accepted the resignation of Lord Evans with great regret. While I do not believe there is an actual conflict of interests, any perception of one has the potential to adversely affect the reputation of the NCA. Jonathan has made an enormously valuable contribution to the NCA over the past 15 months.’ After more than 30 years in the security service, Lord Evans retired in 2013 and soon afterwards became a non-executive director of HSBC, earning £125,000 for 40 days work a year. He also became a member of a committee the bank set up to combat financial crime, in the wake of the scandal that saw it fined £1billion in the US for allowing Mexican drug gangs to launder money through its accounts. Other members of the team include Bill Hughes, a former head of the NCA’s predecessor the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and the former head of HM Revenue & Customs, Dave Hartnett. But despite their efforts, HSBC has been dragged into another scandal that could lead to a police investigation. Baron Evans of Weardale esigned from the board of the publicly-funded National Crime Agency, pictured during a training exercise . Earlier this year leaked documents emerged that suggested HSBC’s Swiss private bank helped clients dodge millions of pounds in tax. The French authorities have since agreed that the account data, now held by the taxman, can be shared for the ‘purpose of investigating criminal offence’ and a meeting to discuss a probe has been held at which the NCA was present alongside the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Crown Prosecution Service, City of London Police and EuroJust. The NCA, set up to tackle organised crime across the country, has said it has no ‘live role’ in any probe into the bank’s activities. Lord Evans was appointed a non-executive director of the newly established NCA in December 2013. Its annual accounts show he was paid less than £5,000 in its first few months and would be paid less than £15,000 a year. HSBC will come under fresh attack from MPs tomorrow when the Public Accounts Committee quizzes former taxman turned bank adviser Mr Hartnett. Chairman Margaret Hodge said there was still a lot of work to be done in exposing tax-dodging by British companies. ‘I would be amazed if HSBC were alone.’ [/INST] Baron Evans of Weardale has resigned from the the National Crime Agency .
The former MI5 boss quit the role to keep a lucrative directorship at HSBC .
He left after a 'conflict of interest' following the bank's tax-dodging claims . </s> |
It is the favourite winter holiday of the middle and upper classes - a week in a European ski resort, with days spent exploring the mountain slopes and evening tucking in to local food. But for some, the time spent at some of the highest spots in Europe is focused more on drinking, sex and partying into the small hours. Welcome to the Andorran resort of Pas De La Casa, where it seems holidays are all about boarding, bargain booze and budget holidays. Scroll down for video . Pas De La Casa is all about boarding, bargain booze and budget holidays . Channel 5 documentary Brits on the Piste has looked in to the antics of the workers who spend the winter season in the mountains and the holidaymakers who visit. And the series, currently airing, has proved so popular that viewing figures doubled over the first two episodes. With Pas De La Casa having the reputation as having the one of the best nightlife scenes of any ski resort, it's certainly an eye-opening experience. The four main bars, that are packed out during ski season, are The Milwaukee, Underground, Paddy's Bar and The Shamrocks. From downing shots in the bars, to having an early morning skiing lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave' and partying with DJ Craig, the 'Pete Tong of Pas', all things are covered. And it's not just the visitors behaving badly. The 30 or so British workers at the resort will often drink and part as much as the tourists, with one worker admitting she will have about '20 shots' while working behind the bar. Fellow barman Danny admits that in the previous season he slept with 15 girls, but says he is aiming for 22-25 this season. Despite the cold weather, there's always time to take to the Jacuzzi, and these tourists from Wales take the plunge . Following a night on the tiles, it wouldn't be wise to miss your early morning ski lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave,' pictured here with bar worker Beth . It seems skiing is not particularly high on the agenda for visitors, despite the high costs of booking winter holidays. Two lively party girls from Ireland find themselves on holiday for five days longer than they planned in episode three, while competitive Craig organises an alcohol-fuelled snowman-building competition, and three hungover resort workers go heli-skiing. 'We were meant to book it for five days,' say the two Irish visitors. 'But we hit the wrong button on Ryanair and we're here for ten.' 'Everyone keeps saying to us 'you're total p*******s and you're not going to make the slopes,' but realistically probably all we'll make is one day on the slopes.' Group trips are particularly popular at the bargain resort. Fierce drinking battles between Team Essex and Team Bournemouth - a groups of friends who had swapped sand for snow to party hard - take place in the resort's bars. Both sides of life at the ski resort are show here, from necking beers and shots on a wild night out, to a moment of romance as Joe proposes to his girlfriend Michelle on the slopes . A group of party animals from Yorkshire get into the spirit to celebrate one of their birthdays . Meanwhile three brothers from Kidderminster, who are travelling to the resort for the first time without their parents, are under no illusions what they're there for. Engineer Scott, 19, says: 'This year we're allowed to go mental, completely mental. Just go out there and get smashed, every night, just drink hard and ski harder.' Twenty bottles of Jägermeister and a further 20 of vodka are sold every night in the resort's bars, so it's little wonder party animals flood the venue. The resort is very male-dominant, with 95 per cent of those who stay there being men. And where alcohol and pride is concerned, this can lead to a tense atmosphere at time. Episode four shows how things can take a turn for the worst as skiing takes a back seat for most of the holidaymakers, replaced with drinking, vomiting and fighting. A group of lads from Leeds talk through how the drinking games fit into skiing. This pair from Essex are forced to show their drinking prowess when they come up with some rival holiday-goers from Bournemouth . 'If you fall over it's a shot, if you fall over coming off a ski-lift that's two shots, if you mack (take) somebody out that's a pint,' says Byron. 'If you're sick that's five shots,' adds his friend Johnny. 'It's just a vicious circle basically.' The show also explores those much-discussed resort relationships, from bar workers Danny from Paddy's and Milwaukee's Beth. Despite being on, off and then on again, the pair work out how they are going to surprise each other for Valentine's Day. And in the latest offering, the other side of life at the ski resort is revealed when Joe from Stevenage pops the question to his girlfriend Michelle, complete on bended knee in the snow. Brits on the Piste is shown on 5* and the next episode is Sunday, March 8 at 11pm. | Documentary claims resort is about bargain booze and budget holidays .
Pas De La Casa Skiing doesn't get in the way of endless shots and beers downed in bars .
But you better not let a hangover get in the way of a ski lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave' | 8e35eaa8a469a39fb249006f61f08985fdbc4628 | <s>[INST] It is the favourite winter holiday of the middle and upper classes - a week in a European ski resort, with days spent exploring the mountain slopes and evening tucking in to local food. But for some, the time spent at some of the highest spots in Europe is focused more on drinking, sex and partying into the small hours. Welcome to the Andorran resort of Pas De La Casa, where it seems holidays are all about boarding, bargain booze and budget holidays. Scroll down for video . Pas De La Casa is all about boarding, bargain booze and budget holidays . Channel 5 documentary Brits on the Piste has looked in to the antics of the workers who spend the winter season in the mountains and the holidaymakers who visit. And the series, currently airing, has proved so popular that viewing figures doubled over the first two episodes. With Pas De La Casa having the reputation as having the one of the best nightlife scenes of any ski resort, it's certainly an eye-opening experience. The four main bars, that are packed out during ski season, are The Milwaukee, Underground, Paddy's Bar and The Shamrocks. From downing shots in the bars, to having an early morning skiing lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave' and partying with DJ Craig, the 'Pete Tong of Pas', all things are covered. And it's not just the visitors behaving badly. The 30 or so British workers at the resort will often drink and part as much as the tourists, with one worker admitting she will have about '20 shots' while working behind the bar. Fellow barman Danny admits that in the previous season he slept with 15 girls, but says he is aiming for 22-25 this season. Despite the cold weather, there's always time to take to the Jacuzzi, and these tourists from Wales take the plunge . Following a night on the tiles, it wouldn't be wise to miss your early morning ski lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave,' pictured here with bar worker Beth . It seems skiing is not particularly high on the agenda for visitors, despite the high costs of booking winter holidays. Two lively party girls from Ireland find themselves on holiday for five days longer than they planned in episode three, while competitive Craig organises an alcohol-fuelled snowman-building competition, and three hungover resort workers go heli-skiing. 'We were meant to book it for five days,' say the two Irish visitors. 'But we hit the wrong button on Ryanair and we're here for ten.' 'Everyone keeps saying to us 'you're total p*******s and you're not going to make the slopes,' but realistically probably all we'll make is one day on the slopes.' Group trips are particularly popular at the bargain resort. Fierce drinking battles between Team Essex and Team Bournemouth - a groups of friends who had swapped sand for snow to party hard - take place in the resort's bars. Both sides of life at the ski resort are show here, from necking beers and shots on a wild night out, to a moment of romance as Joe proposes to his girlfriend Michelle on the slopes . A group of party animals from Yorkshire get into the spirit to celebrate one of their birthdays . Meanwhile three brothers from Kidderminster, who are travelling to the resort for the first time without their parents, are under no illusions what they're there for. Engineer Scott, 19, says: 'This year we're allowed to go mental, completely mental. Just go out there and get smashed, every night, just drink hard and ski harder.' Twenty bottles of Jägermeister and a further 20 of vodka are sold every night in the resort's bars, so it's little wonder party animals flood the venue. The resort is very male-dominant, with 95 per cent of those who stay there being men. And where alcohol and pride is concerned, this can lead to a tense atmosphere at time. Episode four shows how things can take a turn for the worst as skiing takes a back seat for most of the holidaymakers, replaced with drinking, vomiting and fighting. A group of lads from Leeds talk through how the drinking games fit into skiing. This pair from Essex are forced to show their drinking prowess when they come up with some rival holiday-goers from Bournemouth . 'If you fall over it's a shot, if you fall over coming off a ski-lift that's two shots, if you mack (take) somebody out that's a pint,' says Byron. 'If you're sick that's five shots,' adds his friend Johnny. 'It's just a vicious circle basically.' The show also explores those much-discussed resort relationships, from bar workers Danny from Paddy's and Milwaukee's Beth. Despite being on, off and then on again, the pair work out how they are going to surprise each other for Valentine's Day. And in the latest offering, the other side of life at the ski resort is revealed when Joe from Stevenage pops the question to his girlfriend Michelle, complete on bended knee in the snow. Brits on the Piste is shown on 5* and the next episode is Sunday, March 8 at 11pm. [/INST] Documentary claims resort is about bargain booze and budget holidays .
Pas De La Casa Skiing doesn't get in the way of endless shots and beers downed in bars .
But you better not let a hangover get in the way of a ski lesson with 'Dreadlock Dave' </s> |
The entire field is separated by just six shots heading into the final round of the Madeira Islands Open after the tournament was reduced to 36 holes for the second year in succession. The tournament had been cut to three rounds after winds gusting up to 47mph meant no play was possible on Thursday, while further strong winds on Friday caused a delay of almost two hours before rain ended play early. Half of the field had yet to complete their rounds when play was abandoned for the day at 6pm and more rain which flooded the course caused further disruption on Saturday. Heavy rain has forced organisers to reduce the Madeira Islands Open to 36 holes . The European Tour event was reduced for the second year in a row after strong winds and heavy rain . With yet more bad weather forecast for Sunday the decision was taken to make it a 36-hole event, with the top 65 and ties due to play the final round in a shotgun start at 8am. Denmark's JB Hansen held the clubhouse lead on four under par, one shot ahead of a group of eight players including England's Andrew Marshall and Scotland's Peter Whiteford. 'I'm quite happy, played nicely and left a few out there to be honest, which is nice to say considering I was probably the worst golfer on the European Tour last year!' Whiteford said. 'It's been blowing a hurricane back home so it's kind of what I've been practising in anyway. It's the first time I've been on a golf course and enjoyed it for maybe a year so I'm looking forward to tomorrow. 'I feel very refreshed after taking a little break from the game. The driver is a lot better and that was the thing that was killing me last year, but you work twice as hard when you're playing badly and I was doing more than I should have been doing, working on the wrong things. 'It feels better, the time away helped to refresh the brain a little bit and if I enjoy it I'll play all right. I don't care how I do at the moment as long as I enjoy it. 'It's a major for us on the Challenge Tour, the biggest one of the year so with me certainly, being selfish, I definitely want to get the second round in so I can get a pay cheque and some money onto the rankings. 'After just one round it's going to be an absolute rat race with a huge number of people on the same scores. It'll be a shotgun start so it's not like you'll be under the cosh coming down the stretch because you'll never know where the scores will come from.' Players are driven back to the clubhouse after play is suspended on Saturday in Portugal . Denmark's JB Hansen leads a congested field on four under par heading into Sunday . | Heavy rain and strong winds force event in Portugal to be reduced .
Denmark's JB Hansen leads congested field on four under par . | 0b0ff27d84703bc9d57e8e5f105f249e82b94ee9 | <s>[INST] The entire field is separated by just six shots heading into the final round of the Madeira Islands Open after the tournament was reduced to 36 holes for the second year in succession. The tournament had been cut to three rounds after winds gusting up to 47mph meant no play was possible on Thursday, while further strong winds on Friday caused a delay of almost two hours before rain ended play early. Half of the field had yet to complete their rounds when play was abandoned for the day at 6pm and more rain which flooded the course caused further disruption on Saturday. Heavy rain has forced organisers to reduce the Madeira Islands Open to 36 holes . The European Tour event was reduced for the second year in a row after strong winds and heavy rain . With yet more bad weather forecast for Sunday the decision was taken to make it a 36-hole event, with the top 65 and ties due to play the final round in a shotgun start at 8am. Denmark's JB Hansen held the clubhouse lead on four under par, one shot ahead of a group of eight players including England's Andrew Marshall and Scotland's Peter Whiteford. 'I'm quite happy, played nicely and left a few out there to be honest, which is nice to say considering I was probably the worst golfer on the European Tour last year!' Whiteford said. 'It's been blowing a hurricane back home so it's kind of what I've been practising in anyway. It's the first time I've been on a golf course and enjoyed it for maybe a year so I'm looking forward to tomorrow. 'I feel very refreshed after taking a little break from the game. The driver is a lot better and that was the thing that was killing me last year, but you work twice as hard when you're playing badly and I was doing more than I should have been doing, working on the wrong things. 'It feels better, the time away helped to refresh the brain a little bit and if I enjoy it I'll play all right. I don't care how I do at the moment as long as I enjoy it. 'It's a major for us on the Challenge Tour, the biggest one of the year so with me certainly, being selfish, I definitely want to get the second round in so I can get a pay cheque and some money onto the rankings. 'After just one round it's going to be an absolute rat race with a huge number of people on the same scores. It'll be a shotgun start so it's not like you'll be under the cosh coming down the stretch because you'll never know where the scores will come from.' Players are driven back to the clubhouse after play is suspended on Saturday in Portugal . Denmark's JB Hansen leads a congested field on four under par heading into Sunday . [/INST] Heavy rain and strong winds force event in Portugal to be reduced .
Denmark's JB Hansen leads congested field on four under par . </s> |
Open Championship venue Royal St George's has voted to allow women members for the first time in its history. A statement from the club read: 'The Royal St George's Golf Club is pleased to announce that, following an extraordinary general meeting held on 14th February 2015 and a subsequent ballot of the full members of the club, a resolution to alter the club's rules to make ladies eligible for membership has been duly passed. 'Under the club's rules, the resolution would only be passed if it obtained the support of three-quarters of the votes cast on the ballot. More than 81 per cent of the full members took part in the ballot and a decisive 90 per cent voted in favour of ladies being eligible for membership. Darren Clarke won The Open the last time it was held at Royal St George's in 2011 . 'The alteration of the club's rules has immediate effect and the club looks forward to welcoming ladies as junior and full members.' Royal St George's had been one of three clubs on the Open rota with a male-only membership policy. The club last hosted the Open in 2011 when it was won by Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke. Muirfield and Royal Troon are the other two courses to have male-only membership policies. Muirfield, which is owned and run by The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is reviewing its membership criteria with a report due to be completed this month, while Troon announced in January its intention to undertake a 'comprehensive review' of its membership policy. Rickie Fowler hits a shot in the 2011 Open Championship amid a familiar St George's backdrop . St George's boasts a 60-foot bunker, the deepest in Britain, as a unique feature of the course . Troon has always considered itself a special case in this respect as it shares facilities with the Ladies Golf Club, Troon. And the club also confirmed in January it will share the responsibility of hosting The Open in 2016 with the Ladies' Club, with the formation of a joint Championship Committee. Royal Troon Captain, Bob Martin said: 'Royal Troon Golf Club has hosted The Open on eight occasions since 1923 and in 2016 we will share this responsibility with The Ladies' Golf Club, Troon as joint hosts of the 145th Open Championship. 'The clubs enjoy a close working relationship and we look forward to hosting a successful Open here in 2016.' The Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews ended its 260-year-old male-only membership rule in September . In a statement, Troon said it will 'undertake a comprehensive review to consider the most appropriate membership policy for the future', adding: 'The recommendations from this review will be presented to the membership for their consideration.' Scrutiny of the clubs intensified after the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews voted to end its 260-year-old male-only membership policy in September. A spokesperson for the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers later confirmed that the consultation over allowing women members at Muirfield is currently ongoing, with the findings due to be reviewed this spring. | Royal St George's is latest Open venue to allow women members .
Golf club in Sandwich, Kent, reveals 90 per cent voted in favour .
The R&A ended its 260-year male-only membership in September .
Scrutiny has also fallen on male-only policy at Muirfield and Troon . | 05be47fcd073b9d872706ebf0a393c84a561bbd5 | <s>[INST] Open Championship venue Royal St George's has voted to allow women members for the first time in its history. A statement from the club read: 'The Royal St George's Golf Club is pleased to announce that, following an extraordinary general meeting held on 14th February 2015 and a subsequent ballot of the full members of the club, a resolution to alter the club's rules to make ladies eligible for membership has been duly passed. 'Under the club's rules, the resolution would only be passed if it obtained the support of three-quarters of the votes cast on the ballot. More than 81 per cent of the full members took part in the ballot and a decisive 90 per cent voted in favour of ladies being eligible for membership. Darren Clarke won The Open the last time it was held at Royal St George's in 2011 . 'The alteration of the club's rules has immediate effect and the club looks forward to welcoming ladies as junior and full members.' Royal St George's had been one of three clubs on the Open rota with a male-only membership policy. The club last hosted the Open in 2011 when it was won by Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke. Muirfield and Royal Troon are the other two courses to have male-only membership policies. Muirfield, which is owned and run by The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is reviewing its membership criteria with a report due to be completed this month, while Troon announced in January its intention to undertake a 'comprehensive review' of its membership policy. Rickie Fowler hits a shot in the 2011 Open Championship amid a familiar St George's backdrop . St George's boasts a 60-foot bunker, the deepest in Britain, as a unique feature of the course . Troon has always considered itself a special case in this respect as it shares facilities with the Ladies Golf Club, Troon. And the club also confirmed in January it will share the responsibility of hosting The Open in 2016 with the Ladies' Club, with the formation of a joint Championship Committee. Royal Troon Captain, Bob Martin said: 'Royal Troon Golf Club has hosted The Open on eight occasions since 1923 and in 2016 we will share this responsibility with The Ladies' Golf Club, Troon as joint hosts of the 145th Open Championship. 'The clubs enjoy a close working relationship and we look forward to hosting a successful Open here in 2016.' The Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews ended its 260-year-old male-only membership rule in September . In a statement, Troon said it will 'undertake a comprehensive review to consider the most appropriate membership policy for the future', adding: 'The recommendations from this review will be presented to the membership for their consideration.' Scrutiny of the clubs intensified after the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews voted to end its 260-year-old male-only membership policy in September. A spokesperson for the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers later confirmed that the consultation over allowing women members at Muirfield is currently ongoing, with the findings due to be reviewed this spring. [/INST] Royal St George's is latest Open venue to allow women members .
Golf club in Sandwich, Kent, reveals 90 per cent voted in favour .
The R&A ended its 260-year male-only membership in September .
Scrutiny has also fallen on male-only policy at Muirfield and Troon . </s> |
Terry Gibson is sitting in a restaurant in Wimbledon, recalling the 12 absurd and wonderful chapters of his life that were spent in this part of town. ‘It was nuts,’ he says. ‘You didn’t need Fash and Jonesy to lie about what went on — the reality was mad enough.’ In time, Gibson will come back to the sore point of how the Wimbledon side of the Eighties was represented in a recent documentary. Terry Gibson laughs whilst recalling his eventful spell playing for Wimbledon's Crazy Gang . He will address the myth that the Crazy Gang was ruled by the bullying of John Fashanu and Vinnie Jones, even if there is a memory of the former stripped to his underpants and covered in baby oil ahead of a dressing-room fight. But, for now, Gibson wants to laugh rather than seethe. The little striker, who won the Cup, once told Alex Ferguson where to go and pocketed £200 for scouting Pablo Zabaleta, wants to present a fuller picture of life at Plough Lane. ‘I remember Dennis Wise,’ he says. ‘Just after we won the FA Cup in 1988 players were getting sold and he was desperate for Bobby Gould to give him a big move. We went on a trip to Sweden and he’s bought a load of fireworks. Back at the hotel, Wisey is letting them off from the fifth floor into a crowded street. The locals are running for cover. Unbelievable. Bobby knew he was trying to force a move and wouldn’t budge. Just another day at Wimbledon.’ The Wimbledon players celebrate having won the 1988 FA Cup at Wembley against favourites Liverpool . Gibson poses for the camera when speaking to Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai about his career . Gibson laughs. ‘There was a time when Fash was telling the newspapers he was getting threatening letters at the training ground,’ he says. ‘We all knew it was rubbish so one day I cut out letters from a newspaper, like in the films, and spelled, “Meester Fash, we are watching your every move”. I slipped it in his pocket and when he found it he starts panicking. He disappears with his big mobile phone and the next day’s papers say Fash has had another threat. He always was a drama queen.’ Gibson adds: ‘My first day at the club, I saw Wisey pinching the Volkswagen badge off Vinnie Jones’s dad’s truck. Vinnie was panicking that his dad was going to kill him. ‘There were a lot more laughs than people might have thought based only on the documentary.’ John Fashanu, in action during his Wimbledon playing days, was certainly a character in the Crazy Gang . Gibson, like most associated with the programme, The Crazy Gang, has taken exception to claims from Fashanu that he was ‘the leader’ and ruled by fear. ‘The truth is we tolerated Fash,’ says Gibson, who spent six years at the club. ‘He was a bit of a clown. He was the perfect player for us but he always tried to present himself as something he wasn’t, even then. ‘Yes, you had to be very tough to survive at the club. Grown men would cry. But there was so much more to how Wimbledon achieved what we did. For Fash to imply he controlled our dressing room with intimidation is just false. ‘Of course there were fights but Fash exaggerated. Jonesy told the story about Fash locking the dressing room and throwing an unnamed player against a bench and splitting his leg open. Stitches, etc. Gibson was former team-mate Lawrie Sanchez's assistant at Wycombe, Northern Ireland and Fulham . ‘The lad was Robbie Turner and, as I remember it, Fash strips to his pants and covers himself in baby oil. They slipped around a bit and no punches were thrown. Yes, Robbie badly injured his calf on the bench but it was not split open with blood everywhere. ‘The stories were all embellished. It was no Mafia, it was more a boarding school of very naughty boys.’ A deeper perspective is found in Gibson’s new book, Giant Killer. It’s a wonderful autobiography, self-written across three years. The book charts his rise from Tottenham, to Coventry, to Manchester United and on to the high points at Wimbledon, before Gibson became Lawrie Sanchez’s assistant at Northern Ireland, Fulham and Wycombe. The 52-year-old, in action for Wimbledon (right) works for Sky Sports, commenting on Spanish football . ‘The game changed a bit in those three decades,’ he says. ‘When Spurs signed me as a kid they offered my parents a holiday and I was hoping they would choose somewhere abroad — they asked for this camp in Dovercourt! At least the club sent a limo.’ It was at Coventry that Gibson played alongside Sam Allardyce and Stuart Pearce. ‘We went to Bisham Abbey once,’ Gibson says. ‘Pearce and Micky Adams were sharing and Ashley Grimes was in with Sam. We’d all had a drink one night. ‘Somehow Micky and Pearcie got into the others’ room at something like 3am and tossed all their gear in the courtyard. Sam and Grimes go to fetch it but get locked out in the rain. God, they were out there for maybe an hour. Sam was getting all this abuse, Pearcie and Micky calling him a northern so-and-so and laughing at him, saying, “No wonder Millwall got rid of you”. Wimbledon players in training during the Crazy Gang era with Fashanu (centre) and Vinnie Jones . ‘Next thing there is a huge crash. Sam has found a fire extinguisher and thrown it through their window. I can still hear Sam saying, “Oh s***. I didn’t mean it. It slipped”. Priceless.’ After three good years at Coventry, Gibson joined Manchester United for a difficult 18 months, in which he repeatedly felt ‘belittled’ by Ron Atkinson. ‘You could see the glow of his sunbed from the training pitch,’ Gibson says. ‘He just picked on me for reasons I never understood.’ At one point, Gibson pulled out of a move to Watford because he correctly anticipated Atkinson would be sacked and a fresh start might await. Atkinson’s exit meant Alex Ferguson’s arrival. ‘Alex was always honest with me — a good man,’ Gibson says. ‘I got the hairdryer once after a reserve game and told him to shove it all up his a***. Gibson endured a difficult 18 months at Manchester United (left) and was brought to Wimbledon in 1987 . ‘The next morning I went to apologise and he said he admired my spirit. I liked him but it never worked out for me at United.’ Gould brought Gibson to Wimbledon in 1987 — the manager allegedly ate 12 sheep testicles to get Sam Hammam to sanction the move — and his playing career re-started. ‘I could have done a book on Wimbledon alone,’ he says. In retirement Gibson went on to form a fine coaching partnership with Sanchez at Northern Ireland, which included capping Jonny Evans from United after ‘my son realised from playing Championship Manager on the computer that he was eligible for us’. Gibson has detailed his eclectic career in a book called Giant Killer, which is available at terrygibson.london . In a career of surreal moments, it seems about right. There was also a £200-a-week scouting position for Manchester City in Spain that saw him recommend Zabaleta. ‘The club did OK out of it,’ he says. These days the 52-year-old commentates on Spanish football for Sky and is happy to be out of the thick of it. ‘I think I’ve had probably enough of that craziness in my life,’ he says. He’s probably right. Terry Gibson’s book Giant Killer is available at www.terrygibson.london . | Former Wimbledon striker Terry Gibson talks about the Crazy Gang .
Gibson helped Wimbledon beat favourites Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final .
The 52-year-old commentates on Spanish football for Sky Sports . | c773bf44c6b07cec58468dd9cde70dba89e62041 | <s>[INST] Terry Gibson is sitting in a restaurant in Wimbledon, recalling the 12 absurd and wonderful chapters of his life that were spent in this part of town. ‘It was nuts,’ he says. ‘You didn’t need Fash and Jonesy to lie about what went on — the reality was mad enough.’ In time, Gibson will come back to the sore point of how the Wimbledon side of the Eighties was represented in a recent documentary. Terry Gibson laughs whilst recalling his eventful spell playing for Wimbledon's Crazy Gang . He will address the myth that the Crazy Gang was ruled by the bullying of John Fashanu and Vinnie Jones, even if there is a memory of the former stripped to his underpants and covered in baby oil ahead of a dressing-room fight. But, for now, Gibson wants to laugh rather than seethe. The little striker, who won the Cup, once told Alex Ferguson where to go and pocketed £200 for scouting Pablo Zabaleta, wants to present a fuller picture of life at Plough Lane. ‘I remember Dennis Wise,’ he says. ‘Just after we won the FA Cup in 1988 players were getting sold and he was desperate for Bobby Gould to give him a big move. We went on a trip to Sweden and he’s bought a load of fireworks. Back at the hotel, Wisey is letting them off from the fifth floor into a crowded street. The locals are running for cover. Unbelievable. Bobby knew he was trying to force a move and wouldn’t budge. Just another day at Wimbledon.’ The Wimbledon players celebrate having won the 1988 FA Cup at Wembley against favourites Liverpool . Gibson poses for the camera when speaking to Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai about his career . Gibson laughs. ‘There was a time when Fash was telling the newspapers he was getting threatening letters at the training ground,’ he says. ‘We all knew it was rubbish so one day I cut out letters from a newspaper, like in the films, and spelled, “Meester Fash, we are watching your every move”. I slipped it in his pocket and when he found it he starts panicking. He disappears with his big mobile phone and the next day’s papers say Fash has had another threat. He always was a drama queen.’ Gibson adds: ‘My first day at the club, I saw Wisey pinching the Volkswagen badge off Vinnie Jones’s dad’s truck. Vinnie was panicking that his dad was going to kill him. ‘There were a lot more laughs than people might have thought based only on the documentary.’ John Fashanu, in action during his Wimbledon playing days, was certainly a character in the Crazy Gang . Gibson, like most associated with the programme, The Crazy Gang, has taken exception to claims from Fashanu that he was ‘the leader’ and ruled by fear. ‘The truth is we tolerated Fash,’ says Gibson, who spent six years at the club. ‘He was a bit of a clown. He was the perfect player for us but he always tried to present himself as something he wasn’t, even then. ‘Yes, you had to be very tough to survive at the club. Grown men would cry. But there was so much more to how Wimbledon achieved what we did. For Fash to imply he controlled our dressing room with intimidation is just false. ‘Of course there were fights but Fash exaggerated. Jonesy told the story about Fash locking the dressing room and throwing an unnamed player against a bench and splitting his leg open. Stitches, etc. Gibson was former team-mate Lawrie Sanchez's assistant at Wycombe, Northern Ireland and Fulham . ‘The lad was Robbie Turner and, as I remember it, Fash strips to his pants and covers himself in baby oil. They slipped around a bit and no punches were thrown. Yes, Robbie badly injured his calf on the bench but it was not split open with blood everywhere. ‘The stories were all embellished. It was no Mafia, it was more a boarding school of very naughty boys.’ A deeper perspective is found in Gibson’s new book, Giant Killer. It’s a wonderful autobiography, self-written across three years. The book charts his rise from Tottenham, to Coventry, to Manchester United and on to the high points at Wimbledon, before Gibson became Lawrie Sanchez’s assistant at Northern Ireland, Fulham and Wycombe. The 52-year-old, in action for Wimbledon (right) works for Sky Sports, commenting on Spanish football . ‘The game changed a bit in those three decades,’ he says. ‘When Spurs signed me as a kid they offered my parents a holiday and I was hoping they would choose somewhere abroad — they asked for this camp in Dovercourt! At least the club sent a limo.’ It was at Coventry that Gibson played alongside Sam Allardyce and Stuart Pearce. ‘We went to Bisham Abbey once,’ Gibson says. ‘Pearce and Micky Adams were sharing and Ashley Grimes was in with Sam. We’d all had a drink one night. ‘Somehow Micky and Pearcie got into the others’ room at something like 3am and tossed all their gear in the courtyard. Sam and Grimes go to fetch it but get locked out in the rain. God, they were out there for maybe an hour. Sam was getting all this abuse, Pearcie and Micky calling him a northern so-and-so and laughing at him, saying, “No wonder Millwall got rid of you”. Wimbledon players in training during the Crazy Gang era with Fashanu (centre) and Vinnie Jones . ‘Next thing there is a huge crash. Sam has found a fire extinguisher and thrown it through their window. I can still hear Sam saying, “Oh s***. I didn’t mean it. It slipped”. Priceless.’ After three good years at Coventry, Gibson joined Manchester United for a difficult 18 months, in which he repeatedly felt ‘belittled’ by Ron Atkinson. ‘You could see the glow of his sunbed from the training pitch,’ Gibson says. ‘He just picked on me for reasons I never understood.’ At one point, Gibson pulled out of a move to Watford because he correctly anticipated Atkinson would be sacked and a fresh start might await. Atkinson’s exit meant Alex Ferguson’s arrival. ‘Alex was always honest with me — a good man,’ Gibson says. ‘I got the hairdryer once after a reserve game and told him to shove it all up his a***. Gibson endured a difficult 18 months at Manchester United (left) and was brought to Wimbledon in 1987 . ‘The next morning I went to apologise and he said he admired my spirit. I liked him but it never worked out for me at United.’ Gould brought Gibson to Wimbledon in 1987 — the manager allegedly ate 12 sheep testicles to get Sam Hammam to sanction the move — and his playing career re-started. ‘I could have done a book on Wimbledon alone,’ he says. In retirement Gibson went on to form a fine coaching partnership with Sanchez at Northern Ireland, which included capping Jonny Evans from United after ‘my son realised from playing Championship Manager on the computer that he was eligible for us’. Gibson has detailed his eclectic career in a book called Giant Killer, which is available at terrygibson.london . In a career of surreal moments, it seems about right. There was also a £200-a-week scouting position for Manchester City in Spain that saw him recommend Zabaleta. ‘The club did OK out of it,’ he says. These days the 52-year-old commentates on Spanish football for Sky and is happy to be out of the thick of it. ‘I think I’ve had probably enough of that craziness in my life,’ he says. He’s probably right. Terry Gibson’s book Giant Killer is available at www.terrygibson.london . [/INST] Former Wimbledon striker Terry Gibson talks about the Crazy Gang .
Gibson helped Wimbledon beat favourites Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final .
The 52-year-old commentates on Spanish football for Sky Sports . </s> |
A quiz show contestant and cancer survivor has paid off his medical bills after winning a record $500,000 on Million Dollar Minute - and he's not finished yet. Andrew Skarbek, 47, has been on the Channel 7 afternoon quiz for 14 days, building up to a guaranteed 'safety jackpot' of $314,500. After a perfect run in the final minutes of Monday's show, when he answered five sudden death questions correctly, he became one of only four Million Dollar Minute contestants to reach $500,000. Scroll down for video . Andrew Skarbek, with his wife Jenny, is only the fourth Million Dollar Minute contestant to win $500,000 - but he's not stopping there . Which country shares its name with a Womble? a) Latvia . b) Bulgaria . c) China . What is the name of the hospital in the TV series 'St Elsewhere'? a) St Elijah . b) St Eligius . c) St Ignatius . Who is an English mathematician, often called the 'father of computing'? a) Charles Babbage . b) Charles Dodgson . c) Charles Lamb . Which painter is credited with inventing the technique of pointillism? a) Monet . b) Gauguin . c) Seurat . Former Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen was born in which country? a) South Africa . b) New Zealand . c) Australia . Answers: Bulgaria, St Eliguis, Charles Babbage, Seurat, New Zealand . But that isn't the end of the nail-biting ride - when given the option to take the money and run Mr Skarbek opted to risk the $500,000 for a chance of becoming a millionaire. As his wife of 19 years, Jenny, joined him on stage for his winning moment on Monday, Mr Skarbek, from Hawthorn, Victoria, said he had been given a second chance at life and was determined not to waste it. 'I came here to win $1 million and that is what I am going to do,' he said. Mr Skarbek told Daily Mail Australia that the moment he decided not to take the $500,000 was the moment it 'stopped being about the money.' 'It's about more than the money now. It's about proving to myself that I can do it. 'A lot of people might think it's crazy not to leave with the $500,000 and I know it would have been so easy, but I do back myself.' Mr Skarbek hit financial trouble after being diagnosed with mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. His six-month treatment cost $50,000, putting further strain on the couple who said they were trapped in the renting cycle. 'My wife and I have been living hand to mouth and even had to call on our parents to help cover the blow-out on medical bills with my six-month cancer treatment. Million Dollar Minute has saved us,' he said. Things started to turn around when Mr Skarbek was given a clean bill of health and was told he had got on to the the show in the same week. After missing out by only one question last week Mr Skarbek was delighted to finally reach the $500,000 milestone . Mr Skarbek, who spent years dragging his wife Jenny to pub trivia nights, got into debt when he had to pay sky-high medical bills to treat his cancer . 'Sometimes you get in a rut. You know things will improve eventually but it's hard to see how. Then I got the great medical news and found out I was going to make the show,' he said. 'A whole series of things just started coming my way.' He said it was also a 'great comfort' knowing he had already locked in a pretty substantial prize of more than $300,000. Upon learning he had secured the safety jackpot, Mr Skarbek said his wife suggested he should should share their good fortune, donating to The Smith Family charity. Mr Skarbek says his 78-year-old mother Sophie has always supported him, with his parents helping him and wife financially . 'Jenny was thinking about how tough some people do it and what a magical thing it would be to win that money and help someone else that's in need,' he said. Surprisingly, Mr Skarbek said he wasn't a particularly good student at school, instead saying he inherited his thirst for knowledge from his father. 'Ever since I was a little kid a lot of my family used to nickname me 'The Professor'. I was always reading,' he said. Mr Skarbek, pictured as a child with family members, said travelling the world was the 'greatest gift' he was given . He spent his younger years travelling the world with his family which he said was the 'greatest gift' he was ever given. A young Mr Skarbek was nicknamed 'The Professor' Mr Skarbek said he has been an avid trivia player at his local pub for as long as he can remember and was elated to find his years of training could be put to good use. 'This is the only chance I've had to actually do something with my trivia skills,' he said. With a 'life-changing' amount of money coming his way, Mr Skarbek said it was his wife that was having trouble comprehending how much their lives will change. He plans to become a homeowner after spending years renting and wants to satisfy his wanderlust by taking his wife to Europe for the first time. Being the sensible man he is Mr Skarbek said he won't be rushing to hand in his notice at work however after spending 15 years in the energy industry he thinks might use his passion for trivia to get into the entertainment business. 'You never know, I might land a job on Channel 7,' he joked. Mr Skarbek returns on Tuesday afternoon to be the first contestant to ever play for $750,000. If successful, he will be one step away from the ultimate prize of $1 million on Wednesday. Andrew Skarbek plays for $750,000 on MILLION DOLLAR MINUTE on Tuesday, March 17 at 5.30pm on Channel 7. Mr Skarbek claims he wasn't a particularly good student but loved to read and had a thirst for knowledge . In sickness and health: Mr Skarbek and his wife Jenny have been happily married for 19 years . Wanderlust: Mr Skarbek says he'll use some of the prizemoney to take his wife to Europe . | Andrew Skarbek has won $500,000 on Million Dollar Minute .
The cancer survivor, 47, from Melbourne, will use some of the money to pay his medical bills .
He will also donate to charity after being given a 'second chance at life'
But he isn't finished yet - he has vowed to go for $1 million .
Only four people in the Channel 7 show's history have got this far . | aa7505728652b15bd52adacbb1ebe924d39d5ba7 | <s>[INST] A quiz show contestant and cancer survivor has paid off his medical bills after winning a record $500,000 on Million Dollar Minute - and he's not finished yet. Andrew Skarbek, 47, has been on the Channel 7 afternoon quiz for 14 days, building up to a guaranteed 'safety jackpot' of $314,500. After a perfect run in the final minutes of Monday's show, when he answered five sudden death questions correctly, he became one of only four Million Dollar Minute contestants to reach $500,000. Scroll down for video . Andrew Skarbek, with his wife Jenny, is only the fourth Million Dollar Minute contestant to win $500,000 - but he's not stopping there . Which country shares its name with a Womble? a) Latvia . b) Bulgaria . c) China . What is the name of the hospital in the TV series 'St Elsewhere'? a) St Elijah . b) St Eligius . c) St Ignatius . Who is an English mathematician, often called the 'father of computing'? a) Charles Babbage . b) Charles Dodgson . c) Charles Lamb . Which painter is credited with inventing the technique of pointillism? a) Monet . b) Gauguin . c) Seurat . Former Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen was born in which country? a) South Africa . b) New Zealand . c) Australia . Answers: Bulgaria, St Eliguis, Charles Babbage, Seurat, New Zealand . But that isn't the end of the nail-biting ride - when given the option to take the money and run Mr Skarbek opted to risk the $500,000 for a chance of becoming a millionaire. As his wife of 19 years, Jenny, joined him on stage for his winning moment on Monday, Mr Skarbek, from Hawthorn, Victoria, said he had been given a second chance at life and was determined not to waste it. 'I came here to win $1 million and that is what I am going to do,' he said. Mr Skarbek told Daily Mail Australia that the moment he decided not to take the $500,000 was the moment it 'stopped being about the money.' 'It's about more than the money now. It's about proving to myself that I can do it. 'A lot of people might think it's crazy not to leave with the $500,000 and I know it would have been so easy, but I do back myself.' Mr Skarbek hit financial trouble after being diagnosed with mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. His six-month treatment cost $50,000, putting further strain on the couple who said they were trapped in the renting cycle. 'My wife and I have been living hand to mouth and even had to call on our parents to help cover the blow-out on medical bills with my six-month cancer treatment. Million Dollar Minute has saved us,' he said. Things started to turn around when Mr Skarbek was given a clean bill of health and was told he had got on to the the show in the same week. After missing out by only one question last week Mr Skarbek was delighted to finally reach the $500,000 milestone . Mr Skarbek, who spent years dragging his wife Jenny to pub trivia nights, got into debt when he had to pay sky-high medical bills to treat his cancer . 'Sometimes you get in a rut. You know things will improve eventually but it's hard to see how. Then I got the great medical news and found out I was going to make the show,' he said. 'A whole series of things just started coming my way.' He said it was also a 'great comfort' knowing he had already locked in a pretty substantial prize of more than $300,000. Upon learning he had secured the safety jackpot, Mr Skarbek said his wife suggested he should should share their good fortune, donating to The Smith Family charity. Mr Skarbek says his 78-year-old mother Sophie has always supported him, with his parents helping him and wife financially . 'Jenny was thinking about how tough some people do it and what a magical thing it would be to win that money and help someone else that's in need,' he said. Surprisingly, Mr Skarbek said he wasn't a particularly good student at school, instead saying he inherited his thirst for knowledge from his father. 'Ever since I was a little kid a lot of my family used to nickname me 'The Professor'. I was always reading,' he said. Mr Skarbek, pictured as a child with family members, said travelling the world was the 'greatest gift' he was given . He spent his younger years travelling the world with his family which he said was the 'greatest gift' he was ever given. A young Mr Skarbek was nicknamed 'The Professor' Mr Skarbek said he has been an avid trivia player at his local pub for as long as he can remember and was elated to find his years of training could be put to good use. 'This is the only chance I've had to actually do something with my trivia skills,' he said. With a 'life-changing' amount of money coming his way, Mr Skarbek said it was his wife that was having trouble comprehending how much their lives will change. He plans to become a homeowner after spending years renting and wants to satisfy his wanderlust by taking his wife to Europe for the first time. Being the sensible man he is Mr Skarbek said he won't be rushing to hand in his notice at work however after spending 15 years in the energy industry he thinks might use his passion for trivia to get into the entertainment business. 'You never know, I might land a job on Channel 7,' he joked. Mr Skarbek returns on Tuesday afternoon to be the first contestant to ever play for $750,000. If successful, he will be one step away from the ultimate prize of $1 million on Wednesday. Andrew Skarbek plays for $750,000 on MILLION DOLLAR MINUTE on Tuesday, March 17 at 5.30pm on Channel 7. Mr Skarbek claims he wasn't a particularly good student but loved to read and had a thirst for knowledge . In sickness and health: Mr Skarbek and his wife Jenny have been happily married for 19 years . Wanderlust: Mr Skarbek says he'll use some of the prizemoney to take his wife to Europe . [/INST] Andrew Skarbek has won $500,000 on Million Dollar Minute .
The cancer survivor, 47, from Melbourne, will use some of the money to pay his medical bills .
He will also donate to charity after being given a 'second chance at life'
But he isn't finished yet - he has vowed to go for $1 million .
Only four people in the Channel 7 show's history have got this far . </s> |
Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has signed a one-year contract extension. The Argentina international was approaching the end of his previous deal but has now committed until the end of the 2015-16 season. Demichelis, 34, has become an important member of City's defensive unit after an initially shaky start following his move to the Etihad Stadium in September 2013. Martin Demichelis (left) has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester City . 'I want to say that I am really proud and happy to have extended my contract for another year,' Demichelis told the club's official website. 'Manchester City is a club with a lot of ambition. We want to grow every year. 'When you get to hold a trophy, it's the best feeling for any player. 'I want to say that I will fight for this club and for my team-mates until the end of my contract. I will fight to try and win titles.' Demichelis worked with City manager Manuel Pellegrini at River Plate and Malaga and followed the Chilean to Manchester from the Spanish club via a brief, appearanceless, stint at Atletico Madrid. He also had a successful nine-year spell at Bayern Munich earlier in his career and was a member of the Argentina side that reached last year's World Cup final. His early appearances for City were not impressive but he improved considerably after the nadir of a red card in a Champions League loss to Barcelona in February last year. Demichelis overcame a shaky start to his City career to establish himself in the back four . He played a key role in the season run-in that culminated with title success and he has made 30 appearances this season. Demichelis says he is now settled in England and has not even ruled out looking to stay beyond his new deal. He said: 'We are happy here - my wife and son are happy here. We are trying to improve our English and I think that's a good thing for our future. 'At this stage I am enjoying playing week to week - you can never say what can happen in the future.' Demichelis follows Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and Aleksandar Kolarov in committing to the club over the last year. Discussions with another player out of contract at the end of the season, James Milner, remain ongoing. The England international has been linked with a move abroad in recent days but Pellegrini has often said they are hopeful new terms can be agreed. | Martin Demichelis has signed a deal until the end of the 2015/16 season .
The Manchester City defender had a shaky start to his Etihad career .
But he has established himself as a key member of the squad .
Demichelis wants to continue to fight for titles while he is at the club . | 2aca242f7b1f1098578cab50690dfbb00a69a85f | <s>[INST] Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has signed a one-year contract extension. The Argentina international was approaching the end of his previous deal but has now committed until the end of the 2015-16 season. Demichelis, 34, has become an important member of City's defensive unit after an initially shaky start following his move to the Etihad Stadium in September 2013. Martin Demichelis (left) has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester City . 'I want to say that I am really proud and happy to have extended my contract for another year,' Demichelis told the club's official website. 'Manchester City is a club with a lot of ambition. We want to grow every year. 'When you get to hold a trophy, it's the best feeling for any player. 'I want to say that I will fight for this club and for my team-mates until the end of my contract. I will fight to try and win titles.' Demichelis worked with City manager Manuel Pellegrini at River Plate and Malaga and followed the Chilean to Manchester from the Spanish club via a brief, appearanceless, stint at Atletico Madrid. He also had a successful nine-year spell at Bayern Munich earlier in his career and was a member of the Argentina side that reached last year's World Cup final. His early appearances for City were not impressive but he improved considerably after the nadir of a red card in a Champions League loss to Barcelona in February last year. Demichelis overcame a shaky start to his City career to establish himself in the back four . He played a key role in the season run-in that culminated with title success and he has made 30 appearances this season. Demichelis says he is now settled in England and has not even ruled out looking to stay beyond his new deal. He said: 'We are happy here - my wife and son are happy here. We are trying to improve our English and I think that's a good thing for our future. 'At this stage I am enjoying playing week to week - you can never say what can happen in the future.' Demichelis follows Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and Aleksandar Kolarov in committing to the club over the last year. Discussions with another player out of contract at the end of the season, James Milner, remain ongoing. The England international has been linked with a move abroad in recent days but Pellegrini has often said they are hopeful new terms can be agreed. [/INST] Martin Demichelis has signed a deal until the end of the 2015/16 season .
The Manchester City defender had a shaky start to his Etihad career .
But he has established himself as a key member of the squad .
Demichelis wants to continue to fight for titles while he is at the club . </s> |
A schoolgirl who was arrested by armed officers and held in a cell overnight says she was targeted because police mistook an afro-comb she was carrying for a gun. Rochae Davis says she was walking with friends in Croydon, south London, with the comb tucked into the waistband of her trousers. Police already on their way to the scene were alerted to CCTV footage which they say purported to show the 15-year-old carrying a gun and later arrested her at home. Rochae Davis, 15, pictured with her mother Simone, says she was arrested by armed police because they mistook an afro-comb tucked into her waistband for a gun . She was bailed without charge and must return to a police station in April as the investigation continues. But, with police yet to recover a weapon, the schoolgirl claims she was only arrested because police jumped to conclusions. 'As I was walking back with a friend, six police officers from Trident, the gun crime unit arrived, and had guns. They pushed us against a wall and searched us,' she said. 'It was only after they had finished that they said they had seen me on CCTV with a firearm. But it was an afro comb - it didn't look anything like a gun. 'I was scared and confused. I said I didn't have a gun, but it was so unfair, they wouldn't hear me out. 'I didn't know what was happening. They took my clothes and my stuff - it was really uncomfortable.' Rochae's mother, Simone, said police's treatment of her daughter had been 'a disgrace' and that the schoolgirl had 'never been in trouble' with the law before. The schoolgirl said she 'didn't know what was happening' when she was taken to a police station and held overnight. Officers did not find the comb (above) when they searched her house as, she says, she had given it back to a friend . Rochae was bailed without charge but must return to a police station next month. A police spokesman said inquiries were ongoing . 'If they thought they saw her with a gun on CCTV then why didn't they stop and search her there and then,' the 33-year-old said. She added police may have thought Rochae was a young boy because she had her hood up at the time. The six-inch afro comb, which has a black handle and metal prongs, belonged to the teenager's friend, she said. Police did not find it when searching the family's home on the night of her arrest with Rochae claiming she had already given it back to a friend. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'As officers were responding, police were contacted by the local authority CCTV control room, which was also monitoring the incident, with information that a female had been seen with what was believed to be a firearm in the area. 'Police arrived and a number of people were dispersed. A short while later, officers stopped a 15-year-old girl in Poplar Walk and she was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. 'No firearm has been recovered at this stage. Detectives from Croydon CID are investigating and inquiries continue.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Rochae Davis was arrested by armed police and held overnight in Croydon .
The 15-year-old said she was carrying an afro-comb in her waistband .
But police say CCTV appeared to show the schoolgirl carrying a gun .
She was bailed without charge as Metropolitan Police inquiries continue . | 8d2d4aa409d2057c63ba3e2cd01eb306a29b74fa | <s>[INST] A schoolgirl who was arrested by armed officers and held in a cell overnight says she was targeted because police mistook an afro-comb she was carrying for a gun. Rochae Davis says she was walking with friends in Croydon, south London, with the comb tucked into the waistband of her trousers. Police already on their way to the scene were alerted to CCTV footage which they say purported to show the 15-year-old carrying a gun and later arrested her at home. Rochae Davis, 15, pictured with her mother Simone, says she was arrested by armed police because they mistook an afro-comb tucked into her waistband for a gun . She was bailed without charge and must return to a police station in April as the investigation continues. But, with police yet to recover a weapon, the schoolgirl claims she was only arrested because police jumped to conclusions. 'As I was walking back with a friend, six police officers from Trident, the gun crime unit arrived, and had guns. They pushed us against a wall and searched us,' she said. 'It was only after they had finished that they said they had seen me on CCTV with a firearm. But it was an afro comb - it didn't look anything like a gun. 'I was scared and confused. I said I didn't have a gun, but it was so unfair, they wouldn't hear me out. 'I didn't know what was happening. They took my clothes and my stuff - it was really uncomfortable.' Rochae's mother, Simone, said police's treatment of her daughter had been 'a disgrace' and that the schoolgirl had 'never been in trouble' with the law before. The schoolgirl said she 'didn't know what was happening' when she was taken to a police station and held overnight. Officers did not find the comb (above) when they searched her house as, she says, she had given it back to a friend . Rochae was bailed without charge but must return to a police station next month. A police spokesman said inquiries were ongoing . 'If they thought they saw her with a gun on CCTV then why didn't they stop and search her there and then,' the 33-year-old said. She added police may have thought Rochae was a young boy because she had her hood up at the time. The six-inch afro comb, which has a black handle and metal prongs, belonged to the teenager's friend, she said. Police did not find it when searching the family's home on the night of her arrest with Rochae claiming she had already given it back to a friend. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'As officers were responding, police were contacted by the local authority CCTV control room, which was also monitoring the incident, with information that a female had been seen with what was believed to be a firearm in the area. 'Police arrived and a number of people were dispersed. A short while later, officers stopped a 15-year-old girl in Poplar Walk and she was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. 'No firearm has been recovered at this stage. Detectives from Croydon CID are investigating and inquiries continue.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. [/INST] Rochae Davis was arrested by armed police and held overnight in Croydon .
The 15-year-old said she was carrying an afro-comb in her waistband .
But police say CCTV appeared to show the schoolgirl carrying a gun .
She was bailed without charge as Metropolitan Police inquiries continue . </s> |
There's been acai, kale, chia, and goji berries. But another obscure superfood new on the market in Australia is being heralded for its multiple health and beauty benefits, which include aiding in weight loss, slowing down cellular ageing, energy boosting, reducing skin conditions such as eczema, and giving a glowing complexion. While superfoods from the sea are nothing new, brown algae is being called superior due to its high levels of protein and fibre. Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the stars said to have adopted brown algae into their lives and their bodies. Britney Spears is also a fan and reportedly even eats it raw. Stars' secret weapon: Victoria Beckham (left) and Gwyneth Paltrow (right) are reported to be among brown algae's celebrity fans . Slimy superfood: Many are using brown algae as an alternative to green algae due to its reportedly superior health benefits that include aiding in weight loss, slowing down cellular ageing, and helping skin conditions . Algae is any plant based organism that grows in water. So, when you’re talking about seaweed, you’re talking about algae. Spirulina lacks the same levels of fibre and is harvested from farms, leaving it open to possible contamination. Brown algae is most familiar to people as kelp and is especially common in the cold clean waters of the Northern Hemisphere where it is sustainably harvested. But how can this superfood help you lose weight? In one word, iodine. Iodine is a crucial element in weight loss as it regulates the thyroid gland, a gland in your neck that hormones can either wreck havoc or cause balance in our bodies. Natural benefits: Brown algae has a high concentration of iodine, one gram is reportedly equivalent to 50 times the recommended daily intake . Most Australians have an acute deficiency in Iodine because we don’t eat enough wild fish, seaweed or algae. This means a lot of Australians suffer hyperthyroidism or under stimulated thyroids leading to unnatural weight gain. Now, brown algae has an extraordinarily high concentration of iodine, one gram is reportedly equivalent to 50 times the recommended daily intake. Because of our natural iodine deficiency, it’s argued that increasing your consumption can increase your metabolic rate and in turn help you burn more calories. When it’s fresh it is slimy seaweed, and for this reason it is often dried, powered and consumed in capsule or shake form. Some recommend trying it with rice milk. It reportedly contains unique antioxidants and fibres that have been linked to emerging studies that show anti-cancer, anti-viral and anti-bacterial benefits as well as promoting anti-senescence which is the process of slowing down cellular ageing. Drink it down: As consuming slimy seaweed can be less than palatable, it is often dried and powdered. Divinita arrived on Australian shelves in November . Brown algae is also high in other nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, chromium, copper, selenium and zinc and many B-vitamins . Professor Peer Schneck from Queensland University’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences said his research shows that brown algae seaweed is more rich in antioxidants than acai berry and contain more vitamins that tomatoes and pumpkins.' It also keeps you feeling fuller for longer. ‘It comprises more protein than eggs and has a low GI,' said Professor Schneck. 'This is particularly important because it allows the body to slowly digest the contents which may help with the feeling of satiety and allow for better absorption.’ | New super food has gained attention for its health benefits .
Brown algae is reported to be superior to Spirulina due to its high fibre .
Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to be fans .
The Iodine component helps for weight loss by stimulating thyroids .
Other benefits include reducing cellulite and helping skin conditions . | 53d804495e7ecae579205ca1c0d20eb07f9b7c5b | <s>[INST] There's been acai, kale, chia, and goji berries. But another obscure superfood new on the market in Australia is being heralded for its multiple health and beauty benefits, which include aiding in weight loss, slowing down cellular ageing, energy boosting, reducing skin conditions such as eczema, and giving a glowing complexion. While superfoods from the sea are nothing new, brown algae is being called superior due to its high levels of protein and fibre. Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the stars said to have adopted brown algae into their lives and their bodies. Britney Spears is also a fan and reportedly even eats it raw. Stars' secret weapon: Victoria Beckham (left) and Gwyneth Paltrow (right) are reported to be among brown algae's celebrity fans . Slimy superfood: Many are using brown algae as an alternative to green algae due to its reportedly superior health benefits that include aiding in weight loss, slowing down cellular ageing, and helping skin conditions . Algae is any plant based organism that grows in water. So, when you’re talking about seaweed, you’re talking about algae. Spirulina lacks the same levels of fibre and is harvested from farms, leaving it open to possible contamination. Brown algae is most familiar to people as kelp and is especially common in the cold clean waters of the Northern Hemisphere where it is sustainably harvested. But how can this superfood help you lose weight? In one word, iodine. Iodine is a crucial element in weight loss as it regulates the thyroid gland, a gland in your neck that hormones can either wreck havoc or cause balance in our bodies. Natural benefits: Brown algae has a high concentration of iodine, one gram is reportedly equivalent to 50 times the recommended daily intake . Most Australians have an acute deficiency in Iodine because we don’t eat enough wild fish, seaweed or algae. This means a lot of Australians suffer hyperthyroidism or under stimulated thyroids leading to unnatural weight gain. Now, brown algae has an extraordinarily high concentration of iodine, one gram is reportedly equivalent to 50 times the recommended daily intake. Because of our natural iodine deficiency, it’s argued that increasing your consumption can increase your metabolic rate and in turn help you burn more calories. When it’s fresh it is slimy seaweed, and for this reason it is often dried, powered and consumed in capsule or shake form. Some recommend trying it with rice milk. It reportedly contains unique antioxidants and fibres that have been linked to emerging studies that show anti-cancer, anti-viral and anti-bacterial benefits as well as promoting anti-senescence which is the process of slowing down cellular ageing. Drink it down: As consuming slimy seaweed can be less than palatable, it is often dried and powdered. Divinita arrived on Australian shelves in November . Brown algae is also high in other nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, chromium, copper, selenium and zinc and many B-vitamins . Professor Peer Schneck from Queensland University’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences said his research shows that brown algae seaweed is more rich in antioxidants than acai berry and contain more vitamins that tomatoes and pumpkins.' It also keeps you feeling fuller for longer. ‘It comprises more protein than eggs and has a low GI,' said Professor Schneck. 'This is particularly important because it allows the body to slowly digest the contents which may help with the feeling of satiety and allow for better absorption.’ [/INST] New super food has gained attention for its health benefits .
Brown algae is reported to be superior to Spirulina due to its high fibre .
Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to be fans .
The Iodine component helps for weight loss by stimulating thyroids .
Other benefits include reducing cellulite and helping skin conditions . </s> |
(CNN)A sergeant wipes away a tear while kneeling before a battlefield cross at a Memorial Day ceremony for fallen service members at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Seven Air Force recruits plunge into the deep end of a swimming pool, their hands and feet bound, in a training exercise meant to prepare them for stressful real-world operations. An Air Force captain jumps rope in a Texas gym despite missing her left leg, which was amputated after being diagnosed with cancer. These striking images are among the winning entries in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition, open to photography by U.S. service members only. Winners of the annual contest, judged by the Stars and Stripes newspaper, were announced this month. The Military Photographer of the Year honor went to Air Force Staff Sgt. Vernon Young, a photojournalist with Airman magazine, the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force. The judges recognized Young for the strength and breadth of his images, among them a F-16 pilot refueling in midair, a soldier whacking golf balls into the Afghan desert and a Navy lieutenant celebrating after winning a game of cards. The contest is part of the Defense Department's Visual Information Awards Program, designed to recognize and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists, mass communication specialists and graphic artists. | Winners announced in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition .
The annual contest is open to U.S. service members . | 74b3051bc11eca4e240a1b130a151a6f5369d65e | <s>[INST] (CNN)A sergeant wipes away a tear while kneeling before a battlefield cross at a Memorial Day ceremony for fallen service members at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Seven Air Force recruits plunge into the deep end of a swimming pool, their hands and feet bound, in a training exercise meant to prepare them for stressful real-world operations. An Air Force captain jumps rope in a Texas gym despite missing her left leg, which was amputated after being diagnosed with cancer. These striking images are among the winning entries in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition, open to photography by U.S. service members only. Winners of the annual contest, judged by the Stars and Stripes newspaper, were announced this month. The Military Photographer of the Year honor went to Air Force Staff Sgt. Vernon Young, a photojournalist with Airman magazine, the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force. The judges recognized Young for the strength and breadth of his images, among them a F-16 pilot refueling in midair, a soldier whacking golf balls into the Afghan desert and a Navy lieutenant celebrating after winning a game of cards. The contest is part of the Defense Department's Visual Information Awards Program, designed to recognize and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists, mass communication specialists and graphic artists. [/INST] Winners announced in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition .
The annual contest is open to U.S. service members . </s> |
Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is enjoying a 'great moment' at Chelsea as the Spaniard targets Premier League success in his first season with Jose Mourinho's side. Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, Fabregas has been instrumental to Chelsea's domestic campaign, providing the ammunition for fellow summer signing Diego Costa, who has scored 19 Premier League goals so far this season. Mourinho's side have earned a six-point gap at the Premier League summit with a game in hand on nearest rivals Manchester City and Fabregas insists he has 'no reason not to be happy'. Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is enjoying a 'great moment' for his new club . Cesc Fabregas (right) relaxes in an airport lounge with Spain team-mates Pedro (left) Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Marc Bartra . Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, Fabregas has been instrumental to Chelsea's domestic campaign . He told Spanish newspaper, Marca: 'I am going through a great moment, both personally and athletic. I have no reason not to be happy. I enjoy everything that happens to me. 'I am practically playing every minute for my team and that's what makes me happy. To be important is fundamental. Now we have to fight hard for the Premier League to end a great year. The former Arsenal captain was an unused substitute during Spain's 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifier victory against the Ukraine on Friday, but Fabregas insists he cares more about the team than his place in the starting XI. Fabregas added: 'I do not think I've lost my place in the team because I've never been undisputed, the important thing is the team and if the coach does not put you, it is because they are better.' The 27-year-old midfielder is currently on international duty with Spain, who face Holland on Tuesday . | Cesc Fabregas insists he has 'no reason not to be happy' at Chelsea .
Spanish midfielder signed for Jose Mourinho's side last summer .
Fabregas has been fundamental to Chelsea's Premier League form .
27-year-old hopes Chelsea can 'fight hard for the Premier League to end a great year'
CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news . | 1dfc6765e94d53768683c217f2c60265be97e8bf | <s>[INST] Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is enjoying a 'great moment' at Chelsea as the Spaniard targets Premier League success in his first season with Jose Mourinho's side. Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, Fabregas has been instrumental to Chelsea's domestic campaign, providing the ammunition for fellow summer signing Diego Costa, who has scored 19 Premier League goals so far this season. Mourinho's side have earned a six-point gap at the Premier League summit with a game in hand on nearest rivals Manchester City and Fabregas insists he has 'no reason not to be happy'. Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he is enjoying a 'great moment' for his new club . Cesc Fabregas (right) relaxes in an airport lounge with Spain team-mates Pedro (left) Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Marc Bartra . Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, Fabregas has been instrumental to Chelsea's domestic campaign . He told Spanish newspaper, Marca: 'I am going through a great moment, both personally and athletic. I have no reason not to be happy. I enjoy everything that happens to me. 'I am practically playing every minute for my team and that's what makes me happy. To be important is fundamental. Now we have to fight hard for the Premier League to end a great year. The former Arsenal captain was an unused substitute during Spain's 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifier victory against the Ukraine on Friday, but Fabregas insists he cares more about the team than his place in the starting XI. Fabregas added: 'I do not think I've lost my place in the team because I've never been undisputed, the important thing is the team and if the coach does not put you, it is because they are better.' The 27-year-old midfielder is currently on international duty with Spain, who face Holland on Tuesday . [/INST] Cesc Fabregas insists he has 'no reason not to be happy' at Chelsea .
Spanish midfielder signed for Jose Mourinho's side last summer .
Fabregas has been fundamental to Chelsea's Premier League form .
27-year-old hopes Chelsea can 'fight hard for the Premier League to end a great year'
CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news . </s> |
Boston (CNN)She knew something awful had happened. It was smoky and all she could hear were muffled screams. Her foot was turned sideways and her legs wouldn't work right. And her good friend, Krystle Campbell, was just lying there on the ground. Karen Rand -- she's Karen McWatters now -- dragged herself across the pavement. She wanted to get closer to Krystle so they could talk and take comfort from each other in the midst of so much chaos. "I got close to her, " she recalled. "For some reason, I got close to her head and we put our faces together." Krystle said that her legs hurt. They were the last words she'd speak. The two women held hands until Krystle's went limp. McWatters was the fifth witness of the first day of the terror trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is accused of detonating pressure cooker bombs with his brother to punish the United States for policies they believe inflict suffering on Muslims. Three people were killed in the blasts: Campbell, a 29-year-old manager for a restaurant chain; Martin Richard, an 8-year-old boy; and Lingzi Lu, a 23-year-old grad student. More than 250 others were injured. And the first day of the trial -- after opening statements -- revolved around a number of survivors of the attack, who recounted in detail the chaos of that day. Prosecutors called them to the stand to paint a picture of the havoc and pain the bombings inflicted. Tsarnaev's attorneys chose not to cross-examine any of the survivors. McWatters fought her emotions as she looked at a photograph that showed her and her friend of eight years lying amid a heap of dazed and broken people. Their two faces, side by side, stand out among the jumble of limbs. Krystle's mouth is open, but she is very pale. "I was really scared," McWatters testified, "and I remember screaming for someone to help us. Everybody was screaming, everybody was screaming for help. It seemed like a long time before help got to us, but it probably wasn't." By the time first responders reached Krystle, it was too late. "They were doing CPR on Krystle and I started to think she didn't make it," McWatters said. She grabbed her friend's cell phone and tucked it in her pocket. By the time she arrived at the hospital, shock had set in. She was confused. For a while, that phone led hospital staffers to believe she was Krystle Campbell. When Krystle's parents rushed to her bedside and saw she wasn't their daughter, they were heartbroken, McWatters said. Krystle's boyfriend recognized her and called her parents. Two days later, doctors told her they were taking her leg. Her body was broken, and it hurt like crazy, she said. But not as much as losing her friend. Campbell's death was the first to be described in detail at Tsarnaev's trial. But descriptions of the other two deaths at the marathon and the death of a police officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will come soon. There were runners conquering a 26.2-mile feat nearby, but Noah's attention was elsewhere, playing with rocks and pretending to be a scientist. The 5-year-old thought it was a very cool idea to handle the rocks, his mother, Rebekah Gregory, told jurors. Gregory recalled that she thought it lucky that Noah was happy playing scientist. The next thing she remembers is being hoisted and thrown back. Other witnesses used similar phrases: Blown through the air, deafening explosion, cries for help. Shane O'Hara, the manager at Marathon Sports, a running store near where the bombs went off, said it sounded like a loud cannon, followed by an instant cloud of smoke that covered the windows. O'Hara recalled stepping outside to the smell of gunpowder and burning hair. The decisions about whom to aid first -- those among the injured needing help before others -- still haunts him, he said. There were cries, sirens and screams, he said in answer to prosecutors' questions. He sniffled as a photo of the blown-out storefront was shown in the courtroom. He told the jury the plea he heard: "Stay with me, stay with me." Outside, Gregory tried to sit up, but could not rise much. "My first instinct as a mother was where in the world was my baby, where was my son," Gregory said. She couldn't see her legs, but she saw her bones lying next to her on the sidewalk, she testified. "At that point I thought that was the day I would die," she said. Gregory lifted her arms and her bones were sticking out of her flesh. Somehow, over the cacophony, she heard Noah calling for her. She wasn't imagining it. Colton Kilgore, who was also part of Gregory's group and another of Wednesday's witnesses, remembered the terrified boy looking for his mother. Boston Marathon bombing timeline . The day's testimony was dramatic and emotional, most likely as the prosecutors wanted it. Anyone who follows the news has seen footage of the bombings and read accounts of what happened. The power of the survivors' testimonies in the courtroom was in the details that made what some would call an unimaginable crime into something very real. They shared small memories, like what people said in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Gregory told the jury about how she knew Noah was being cared for. Then she focused on the tourniquet that was being twisted on her leg by aid-givers. "We have an amputee," she saw one of them mouth. What they told her aloud was something along the lines of "This is really, really bad, but we will help you." Another survivor, Sydney Corcoran, testified that after the blasts -- which left her ears ringing "just like leaving a concert" -- she was hurt but didn't know that she was severely injured. She limped to a railing, grabbed it, and passed out, she said. Eyes open again shortly afterward, she found herself on her back, with a group of men applying pressure on her thigh, trying to figure out where she was bleeding. "I remember a man putting his forehead to my head and telling me I'd be all right," she said. Corcoran was a senior in high school. After the one man told her she would be OK, another said he could see her eyes going white. "I could feel my body going tingly and I was getting increasingly cold. I knew I was dying," she testified. In court, she was asked if she knew why she was feeling cold. "I was dying. The blood was leaving my body. I was bleeding out," she answered. It felt like she was sliding into sleep. Almost peaceful, Corcoran said. Like she was going to go to sleep and fade away. Doctors saved the teen, but her life was not spared the pain of the attack. Corcoran awoke in a hospital and saw her father, she testified. Because she was intubated, she motioned for a pen and a paper and wrote a question for her father. Was her mother alive? "Once he looked at what I'd written he started to cry," Corcoran told jurors. The father responded: "She's OK, but her legs are gone." CNN's Ann O'Neill reported from Boston. CNN's Mariano Castillo reported from Atlanta. CNN's Sonia Moghe contributed to this report. | "I remember screaming for someone to help us," one survivor recalls .
The first day of the Boston Marathon bombings trial focuses on the survivors .
Several survivors testify about the sights, smells and pain of that day . | 83ba3ca8bdf9dfb28d245525d364fa9b9232baf3 | <s>[INST] Boston (CNN)She knew something awful had happened. It was smoky and all she could hear were muffled screams. Her foot was turned sideways and her legs wouldn't work right. And her good friend, Krystle Campbell, was just lying there on the ground. Karen Rand -- she's Karen McWatters now -- dragged herself across the pavement. She wanted to get closer to Krystle so they could talk and take comfort from each other in the midst of so much chaos. "I got close to her, " she recalled. "For some reason, I got close to her head and we put our faces together." Krystle said that her legs hurt. They were the last words she'd speak. The two women held hands until Krystle's went limp. McWatters was the fifth witness of the first day of the terror trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is accused of detonating pressure cooker bombs with his brother to punish the United States for policies they believe inflict suffering on Muslims. Three people were killed in the blasts: Campbell, a 29-year-old manager for a restaurant chain; Martin Richard, an 8-year-old boy; and Lingzi Lu, a 23-year-old grad student. More than 250 others were injured. And the first day of the trial -- after opening statements -- revolved around a number of survivors of the attack, who recounted in detail the chaos of that day. Prosecutors called them to the stand to paint a picture of the havoc and pain the bombings inflicted. Tsarnaev's attorneys chose not to cross-examine any of the survivors. McWatters fought her emotions as she looked at a photograph that showed her and her friend of eight years lying amid a heap of dazed and broken people. Their two faces, side by side, stand out among the jumble of limbs. Krystle's mouth is open, but she is very pale. "I was really scared," McWatters testified, "and I remember screaming for someone to help us. Everybody was screaming, everybody was screaming for help. It seemed like a long time before help got to us, but it probably wasn't." By the time first responders reached Krystle, it was too late. "They were doing CPR on Krystle and I started to think she didn't make it," McWatters said. She grabbed her friend's cell phone and tucked it in her pocket. By the time she arrived at the hospital, shock had set in. She was confused. For a while, that phone led hospital staffers to believe she was Krystle Campbell. When Krystle's parents rushed to her bedside and saw she wasn't their daughter, they were heartbroken, McWatters said. Krystle's boyfriend recognized her and called her parents. Two days later, doctors told her they were taking her leg. Her body was broken, and it hurt like crazy, she said. But not as much as losing her friend. Campbell's death was the first to be described in detail at Tsarnaev's trial. But descriptions of the other two deaths at the marathon and the death of a police officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will come soon. There were runners conquering a 26.2-mile feat nearby, but Noah's attention was elsewhere, playing with rocks and pretending to be a scientist. The 5-year-old thought it was a very cool idea to handle the rocks, his mother, Rebekah Gregory, told jurors. Gregory recalled that she thought it lucky that Noah was happy playing scientist. The next thing she remembers is being hoisted and thrown back. Other witnesses used similar phrases: Blown through the air, deafening explosion, cries for help. Shane O'Hara, the manager at Marathon Sports, a running store near where the bombs went off, said it sounded like a loud cannon, followed by an instant cloud of smoke that covered the windows. O'Hara recalled stepping outside to the smell of gunpowder and burning hair. The decisions about whom to aid first -- those among the injured needing help before others -- still haunts him, he said. There were cries, sirens and screams, he said in answer to prosecutors' questions. He sniffled as a photo of the blown-out storefront was shown in the courtroom. He told the jury the plea he heard: "Stay with me, stay with me." Outside, Gregory tried to sit up, but could not rise much. "My first instinct as a mother was where in the world was my baby, where was my son," Gregory said. She couldn't see her legs, but she saw her bones lying next to her on the sidewalk, she testified. "At that point I thought that was the day I would die," she said. Gregory lifted her arms and her bones were sticking out of her flesh. Somehow, over the cacophony, she heard Noah calling for her. She wasn't imagining it. Colton Kilgore, who was also part of Gregory's group and another of Wednesday's witnesses, remembered the terrified boy looking for his mother. Boston Marathon bombing timeline . The day's testimony was dramatic and emotional, most likely as the prosecutors wanted it. Anyone who follows the news has seen footage of the bombings and read accounts of what happened. The power of the survivors' testimonies in the courtroom was in the details that made what some would call an unimaginable crime into something very real. They shared small memories, like what people said in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Gregory told the jury about how she knew Noah was being cared for. Then she focused on the tourniquet that was being twisted on her leg by aid-givers. "We have an amputee," she saw one of them mouth. What they told her aloud was something along the lines of "This is really, really bad, but we will help you." Another survivor, Sydney Corcoran, testified that after the blasts -- which left her ears ringing "just like leaving a concert" -- she was hurt but didn't know that she was severely injured. She limped to a railing, grabbed it, and passed out, she said. Eyes open again shortly afterward, she found herself on her back, with a group of men applying pressure on her thigh, trying to figure out where she was bleeding. "I remember a man putting his forehead to my head and telling me I'd be all right," she said. Corcoran was a senior in high school. After the one man told her she would be OK, another said he could see her eyes going white. "I could feel my body going tingly and I was getting increasingly cold. I knew I was dying," she testified. In court, she was asked if she knew why she was feeling cold. "I was dying. The blood was leaving my body. I was bleeding out," she answered. It felt like she was sliding into sleep. Almost peaceful, Corcoran said. Like she was going to go to sleep and fade away. Doctors saved the teen, but her life was not spared the pain of the attack. Corcoran awoke in a hospital and saw her father, she testified. Because she was intubated, she motioned for a pen and a paper and wrote a question for her father. Was her mother alive? "Once he looked at what I'd written he started to cry," Corcoran told jurors. The father responded: "She's OK, but her legs are gone." CNN's Ann O'Neill reported from Boston. CNN's Mariano Castillo reported from Atlanta. CNN's Sonia Moghe contributed to this report. [/INST] "I remember screaming for someone to help us," one survivor recalls .
The first day of the Boston Marathon bombings trial focuses on the survivors .
Several survivors testify about the sights, smells and pain of that day . </s> |
After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live. Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase. It is the 68-year-old Queen Of Southern Cuisine's first cable TV show since she was infamously dropped by the Food Network in 2013 after admitting in court to using racial slurs. Scroll down for video . After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live . Evine Live, which changed its named from ShopHQ in November, already offers a range of Paula-branded goods including a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07. As well as offering fans the opportunity to buy her various products, Deen and family will be answering questions via Google Hangout. 'Everybody makes mistakes,' said Evine CEO Mark Bozek when asked about hiring the controversial figure in a recent Bloomberg TV interview. He also said that Deen 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base.' 'Y'all are going to love the fabulous and flavorful products we have lined up for you to enjoy!' said Deen about her latest venture. In 2012 the celebrity chef was sued by a former employee who claimed the then-beloved Southern chef and her brother had made racist remarks at their Savannah, Georgia restaurant. Among the Paula-branded good that Evine Live is selling is a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07 . Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes and offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase . In a court deposition, she admitted to using the 'N word' and later released a video, in tears, apologizing for the incident. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing,' she famously told Today show host Matt Lauer. 'If there is anyone out there that has never said something that they wish they could take back, please pick up that stone and throw it so hard that it kills me.' In the aftermath of the scandal Deen was dropped by the Food Network, where she was a host for 13 years. She also lost millions in endorsement contracts and publishing deals when brands including Wal-Mart, Target, Ballantine Books, Caesars Entertainment and Home Depot dropped her. Last year Deen launched the digital Paula Deen Network, but Evine marks her official return to TV. Paula Deen's Kitchen will also air additional live segments once every six-to-eight weeks. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing': Deen appeared on the Today show in tears in 2013 as her multi-million dollar empire collapsed . | Disgraced celebrity chef returns to television screens on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live .
Paula Deen's Kitchen is a three-hour live program where she will cook as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for sale .
Range of Paula-branded goods includes a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and two jars of mustard for $79.07 .
Evine CEO Mark Bozek described Deen's racial slur controversy as a 'mistake' but said she 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base' | 99b55b463737636a5c0709a459ba11f9ea9f7609 | <s>[INST] After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live. Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase. It is the 68-year-old Queen Of Southern Cuisine's first cable TV show since she was infamously dropped by the Food Network in 2013 after admitting in court to using racial slurs. Scroll down for video . After a 22-month hiatus disgraced celebrity chief Paula Deen returns to cable television on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live . Evine Live, which changed its named from ShopHQ in November, already offers a range of Paula-branded goods including a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07. As well as offering fans the opportunity to buy her various products, Deen and family will be answering questions via Google Hangout. 'Everybody makes mistakes,' said Evine CEO Mark Bozek when asked about hiring the controversial figure in a recent Bloomberg TV interview. He also said that Deen 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base.' 'Y'all are going to love the fabulous and flavorful products we have lined up for you to enjoy!' said Deen about her latest venture. In 2012 the celebrity chef was sued by a former employee who claimed the then-beloved Southern chef and her brother had made racist remarks at their Savannah, Georgia restaurant. Among the Paula-branded good that Evine Live is selling is a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and mustard for $79.07 . Paula Deen's Kitchen is described as a three-hour live program where she will cook some of her recipes and offer exclusive food and pantry items for purchase . In a court deposition, she admitted to using the 'N word' and later released a video, in tears, apologizing for the incident. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing,' she famously told Today show host Matt Lauer. 'If there is anyone out there that has never said something that they wish they could take back, please pick up that stone and throw it so hard that it kills me.' In the aftermath of the scandal Deen was dropped by the Food Network, where she was a host for 13 years. She also lost millions in endorsement contracts and publishing deals when brands including Wal-Mart, Target, Ballantine Books, Caesars Entertainment and Home Depot dropped her. Last year Deen launched the digital Paula Deen Network, but Evine marks her official return to TV. Paula Deen's Kitchen will also air additional live segments once every six-to-eight weeks. 'I is what I is, and I'm not changing': Deen appeared on the Today show in tears in 2013 as her multi-million dollar empire collapsed . [/INST] Disgraced celebrity chef returns to television screens on Wednesday with the launch of a new show on obscure shopping channel Evine Live .
Paula Deen's Kitchen is a three-hour live program where she will cook as well as offer exclusive food and pantry items for sale .
Range of Paula-branded goods includes a set of four chocolate butter sticks for $27.68 and 20 sausages and two jars of mustard for $79.07 .
Evine CEO Mark Bozek described Deen's racial slur controversy as a 'mistake' but said she 'has a good soul' and 'a huge fan base' </s> |
A single mother-of-three who is on benefits says she would love to work but employers won't give her a chance as she's overweight. Vicky Benson, 33, from Gateshead, tipped the scales at 28st and said she has struggled to lose weight despite her efforts to diet. 'I am well and truly overweight. This big tummy doesn't seem to budge,' she said on the latest edition of Channel 5 documentary Benefits Britain: Life On The Dole. Vicky, pictured on Channel 5 documentary Benefits Britain, says she would like to work but employers won't give a chance because she's 'well and truly overweight' 'I have tried to lose weight, I have tried everything. It's hard to diet, what's right for you, what not to eat, what to have in place of the rubbish. The temptation of just saying, "I'm just going for a kebab".' She said she has tried to find work but hasn't been successful and is angry that, as a result, her handouts have been sanctioned. She used to get £270 a week benefits but this was cut to £200 a week when she failed to apply for enough jobs. 'It's terrible living on benefits, it's not what I want. I have looked at a lot of cleaning jobs, coffee shops, shoe shops, everything but I never hear anything back,' she said. 'If there are two people standing for the same job and one is big and one is slim, they will take the slim one.' As a single mother to twins Lexi and Levi, five, and daughter Chloe, 13, as well as looking after a dog, Vicky says she's no stranger to hard work. The single mother has been on the dole for eight years and is angry her benefits have been cut recently because she hasn't applied for enough jobs . 'It's a full-time job looking after three kids, in fact it's probably harder,' she pointed out. She has been living off handouts for eight years after quitting a job she had as a cleaner. She said: 'I last worked in 2007. I had a job cleaning in sheltered accommodation. I did it for eight weeks. It didn't work out so I just gave it in. Maybe I should have stuck at it and tried harder.' After her twins started at school, Vicky was warned her benefits would be sanctioned if she didn't demonstrate she was actively seeking work. But she said she struggled to find a job because of her size, lack of qualifications and the fact she would have to fit it in around childcare. Vicky, pictured applying for jobs with her daughter, said she is trying to find work . She said it's not fair her benefits have been cut as a result of her not applying for enough jobs. 'I applied for four jobs as they were the only ones suitable for me to do. As a result, my benefits have been sanctioned as they said it wasn't enough,' she explained. 'I'm really angry at the fact they can put the sanction on me when I have kids. There are others who don't have kids and lie through their teeth and still get their money,' she said. Vicky's sister, Paula, said she didn't believe the job centre have done enough to help dyslexic Vicky find work. She said: 'It's wrong she was sanctioned for something she had done, but not done enough of. It's not like she hadn't done anything. Vicky's three children and her dog, pictured, keep her busy and she hated having to visit a food bank recently in order to feed them thanks to her benefits being sanctioned . 'She's a nice person, she's honest. she's reliable. I definitely think she could work given the chance.' Vicky added that she attended a course in order to keep her benefits but it wasn't helpful. 'The course was rubbish, it was on how to set up your own business - that's never going to happen to me. I couldn't wait to get home, it was a waste of time,' she said. As a result of her benefits cut, the single mother had to go to a food bank in order to feed her children, something she said made her feel like a 'scrounger' and that she doesn't want to do again. She said she intends to join a local slimming group so she can get the support she needs to lose weight and she hopes once she's slimmer, she will get be given the opportunity to work. Benefits Britain: Life On The Dole is on C5 Mondays at 9pm or catch up On Demand 5 . | Vicky Benson, 33, from Gateshead, tipped the scales at 28st .
She has struggled to lose weight despite her efforts to diet .
Been on the dole for eight years .
She said employers won't give her a chance because of her size .
Had her handouts sanctioned when she failed she apply for enough jobs .
Believes this isn't fair as she had three children to feed . | 6985497da8a7ccc91475bb5da38df176f6350110 | <s>[INST] A single mother-of-three who is on benefits says she would love to work but employers won't give her a chance as she's overweight. Vicky Benson, 33, from Gateshead, tipped the scales at 28st and said she has struggled to lose weight despite her efforts to diet. 'I am well and truly overweight. This big tummy doesn't seem to budge,' she said on the latest edition of Channel 5 documentary Benefits Britain: Life On The Dole. Vicky, pictured on Channel 5 documentary Benefits Britain, says she would like to work but employers won't give a chance because she's 'well and truly overweight' 'I have tried to lose weight, I have tried everything. It's hard to diet, what's right for you, what not to eat, what to have in place of the rubbish. The temptation of just saying, "I'm just going for a kebab".' She said she has tried to find work but hasn't been successful and is angry that, as a result, her handouts have been sanctioned. She used to get £270 a week benefits but this was cut to £200 a week when she failed to apply for enough jobs. 'It's terrible living on benefits, it's not what I want. I have looked at a lot of cleaning jobs, coffee shops, shoe shops, everything but I never hear anything back,' she said. 'If there are two people standing for the same job and one is big and one is slim, they will take the slim one.' As a single mother to twins Lexi and Levi, five, and daughter Chloe, 13, as well as looking after a dog, Vicky says she's no stranger to hard work. The single mother has been on the dole for eight years and is angry her benefits have been cut recently because she hasn't applied for enough jobs . 'It's a full-time job looking after three kids, in fact it's probably harder,' she pointed out. She has been living off handouts for eight years after quitting a job she had as a cleaner. She said: 'I last worked in 2007. I had a job cleaning in sheltered accommodation. I did it for eight weeks. It didn't work out so I just gave it in. Maybe I should have stuck at it and tried harder.' After her twins started at school, Vicky was warned her benefits would be sanctioned if she didn't demonstrate she was actively seeking work. But she said she struggled to find a job because of her size, lack of qualifications and the fact she would have to fit it in around childcare. Vicky, pictured applying for jobs with her daughter, said she is trying to find work . She said it's not fair her benefits have been cut as a result of her not applying for enough jobs. 'I applied for four jobs as they were the only ones suitable for me to do. As a result, my benefits have been sanctioned as they said it wasn't enough,' she explained. 'I'm really angry at the fact they can put the sanction on me when I have kids. There are others who don't have kids and lie through their teeth and still get their money,' she said. Vicky's sister, Paula, said she didn't believe the job centre have done enough to help dyslexic Vicky find work. She said: 'It's wrong she was sanctioned for something she had done, but not done enough of. It's not like she hadn't done anything. Vicky's three children and her dog, pictured, keep her busy and she hated having to visit a food bank recently in order to feed them thanks to her benefits being sanctioned . 'She's a nice person, she's honest. she's reliable. I definitely think she could work given the chance.' Vicky added that she attended a course in order to keep her benefits but it wasn't helpful. 'The course was rubbish, it was on how to set up your own business - that's never going to happen to me. I couldn't wait to get home, it was a waste of time,' she said. As a result of her benefits cut, the single mother had to go to a food bank in order to feed her children, something she said made her feel like a 'scrounger' and that she doesn't want to do again. She said she intends to join a local slimming group so she can get the support she needs to lose weight and she hopes once she's slimmer, she will get be given the opportunity to work. Benefits Britain: Life On The Dole is on C5 Mondays at 9pm or catch up On Demand 5 . [/INST] Vicky Benson, 33, from Gateshead, tipped the scales at 28st .
She has struggled to lose weight despite her efforts to diet .
Been on the dole for eight years .
She said employers won't give her a chance because of her size .
Had her handouts sanctioned when she failed she apply for enough jobs .
Believes this isn't fair as she had three children to feed . </s> |
Convicted Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran may be joined on death row in the coming days by a female Filipino heroin courier. Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, 30, was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010 for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country, according to an Amnesty International report. She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 and has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in the years since. Ms Veloso reportedly maintains she was unaware her suitcases she was paid to bring into the country contained heroin. Scroll down for video . Mary Jane Fiesta Vesolo was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010, for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country. Ms Vesolo, who may joined Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran on death row, is pictured attending a case review at the . Indonesian armoured police vehicles are pictured transporting Australian death row prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumuran to the port where they later travelled to the prison island in Cilacap, Indonesia . Myuran Sukumuran is pictured disembarking a plane carrying him on the journey to the island where the former Bali Nine men were to be executed . Ms Veloso received harrowing news in January when Indonesian president Joko Widodo rejected her plea for clemency, according to Indonesian press reports. The nation's Attorney-General Muhammad Prasetyo has said preparations were complete for the executions of 10 death row detainees, including Ms Veloso and Chan and Sukumuran. 'Everything had to be organised first before transferring the prisoners because we do not want them to be in the isolation cells for too long [before their execution],' Prasetyo told reporters. Ms Veloso is the only woman among the list of detainees slated for execution, which includes the Australians and Nigerian national Raheem Agbaje Salami, 45. Indonesian police guard are pictured standing guard as vehicles containing the two prisoners are unloaded from a ferry . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are pictured alighting a plane at Cilacap . Vigils have been held across the Philippines and the country's government was engaged in a lobbying effort to have her case reviewed, Rappler.com reported. Chan and Sukumuran arrived at Nusakambangan, where the executions will take place, on Wednesday afternoon. Ms Veloso appeared at an Indonesian case review hearing on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Post. There, her lawyers reportedly argued she had not been able to understand the trial that led to her execution because of incompetent translation. A photograph of Ms Veloso at court published by the Jakarta Post on Wednesday featured the caption: 'No mercy'. By Australian Associated Press . * Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso (Philippines) * Serge Areski Atlaoui (France) * Martin Anderson alias Belo (Ghana) * Raheem Agbaje Salami (Nigeria) * Rodrigo Gularte (Brazil) * Myuran Sukumaran (Australia) * Andrew Chan (Australia) * Zainal Abidin (Indonesia) * Silvester Obikwe (Nigeria) | Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso may join Bali Nine drug kingpins on death row .
She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 .
The 30-year-old Filipino has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in years since .
Ms Veloso claims she was unaware her suitcase contained heroinin .
She is the only woman on a list of detainees slated for execution . | e72e94bc64348fc0cb5f91261873fc160630d9b8 | <s>[INST] Convicted Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran may be joined on death row in the coming days by a female Filipino heroin courier. Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, 30, was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010 for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country, according to an Amnesty International report. She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 and has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in the years since. Ms Veloso reportedly maintains she was unaware her suitcases she was paid to bring into the country contained heroin. Scroll down for video . Mary Jane Fiesta Vesolo was arrested at Yogyakarta Airport on April 25, 2010, for attempting to smuggle 2.6kg of heroin into the country. Ms Vesolo, who may joined Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran on death row, is pictured attending a case review at the . Indonesian armoured police vehicles are pictured transporting Australian death row prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumuran to the port where they later travelled to the prison island in Cilacap, Indonesia . Myuran Sukumuran is pictured disembarking a plane carrying him on the journey to the island where the former Bali Nine men were to be executed . Ms Veloso received harrowing news in January when Indonesian president Joko Widodo rejected her plea for clemency, according to Indonesian press reports. The nation's Attorney-General Muhammad Prasetyo has said preparations were complete for the executions of 10 death row detainees, including Ms Veloso and Chan and Sukumuran. 'Everything had to be organised first before transferring the prisoners because we do not want them to be in the isolation cells for too long [before their execution],' Prasetyo told reporters. Ms Veloso is the only woman among the list of detainees slated for execution, which includes the Australians and Nigerian national Raheem Agbaje Salami, 45. Indonesian police guard are pictured standing guard as vehicles containing the two prisoners are unloaded from a ferry . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are pictured alighting a plane at Cilacap . Vigils have been held across the Philippines and the country's government was engaged in a lobbying effort to have her case reviewed, Rappler.com reported. Chan and Sukumuran arrived at Nusakambangan, where the executions will take place, on Wednesday afternoon. Ms Veloso appeared at an Indonesian case review hearing on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Post. There, her lawyers reportedly argued she had not been able to understand the trial that led to her execution because of incompetent translation. A photograph of Ms Veloso at court published by the Jakarta Post on Wednesday featured the caption: 'No mercy'. By Australian Associated Press . * Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso (Philippines) * Serge Areski Atlaoui (France) * Martin Anderson alias Belo (Ghana) * Raheem Agbaje Salami (Nigeria) * Rodrigo Gularte (Brazil) * Myuran Sukumaran (Australia) * Andrew Chan (Australia) * Zainal Abidin (Indonesia) * Silvester Obikwe (Nigeria) [/INST] Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso may join Bali Nine drug kingpins on death row .
She was sentenced to death by firing squad in October 2010 .
The 30-year-old Filipino has been imprisoned in Yogyakarta in years since .
Ms Veloso claims she was unaware her suitcase contained heroinin .
She is the only woman on a list of detainees slated for execution . </s> |
The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence by the Independent Licence Commission. Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked by the commission following an independent audit into the team of 2014 Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali, which came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana and their feeder team. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence and would only be allowed to apply for a Continental licence, the third tier of professional cycling, saying the decision had been made on March 20. The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence . The Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday, and the team said they believed that meeting would mark the start of the decision-making process, with no verdict yet in place. An Astana statement said: 'Astana Pro Team has every reason to believe that our meeting on April 2 with the Independent Licence Commission will be a properly conducted legal meeting with due process and is not a foregone conclusion. 'We aim to present evidence that Astana Pro Team is in full compliance with the ethical codes in place and is taking pro-active measures to enhance our role in the global fight against drugs in cycling.' When Astana were awarded their 2015 licence in December, conditions were attached after five riders linked to the team failed doping tests in 2014, including brothers Maxim and Valentin Iglinskiy, trainee Ilya Davidenok and two members of Astana's continental development team - Artur Fedosseyev and Victor Okishev. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence . Astana was made to submit to an audit from the Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne as a condition of its licence. At the conclusion of that audit, the UCI asked for Astana's licence to be revoked, saying the reality of the team's policies and structures differed markedly from what Astana told the licence commission during a review last December. Kazakhstan-based Astana previously said they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if their licence was revoked. There has been no suggestion of wrong-doing on the part of Tour winner Nibali. The UCI has not responded to requests for comment on Monday's report. | Astana cycling team have denied reports they have lost WorldTour licence .
Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked .
Request came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana .
Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday for talks . | 6722a5f1c9948d49e419d6656777c0a7fedf833f | <s>[INST] The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence by the Independent Licence Commission. Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked by the commission following an independent audit into the team of 2014 Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali, which came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana and their feeder team. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence and would only be allowed to apply for a Continental licence, the third tier of professional cycling, saying the decision had been made on March 20. The Astana cycling team have denied reports they have been stripped of their WorldTour licence . The Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday, and the team said they believed that meeting would mark the start of the decision-making process, with no verdict yet in place. An Astana statement said: 'Astana Pro Team has every reason to believe that our meeting on April 2 with the Independent Licence Commission will be a properly conducted legal meeting with due process and is not a foregone conclusion. 'We aim to present evidence that Astana Pro Team is in full compliance with the ethical codes in place and is taking pro-active measures to enhance our role in the global fight against drugs in cycling.' When Astana were awarded their 2015 licence in December, conditions were attached after five riders linked to the team failed doping tests in 2014, including brothers Maxim and Valentin Iglinskiy, trainee Ilya Davidenok and two members of Astana's continental development team - Artur Fedosseyev and Victor Okishev. On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Astana would lose their WorldTour licence . Astana was made to submit to an audit from the Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne as a condition of its licence. At the conclusion of that audit, the UCI asked for Astana's licence to be revoked, saying the reality of the team's policies and structures differed markedly from what Astana told the licence commission during a review last December. Kazakhstan-based Astana previously said they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if their licence was revoked. There has been no suggestion of wrong-doing on the part of Tour winner Nibali. The UCI has not responded to requests for comment on Monday's report. [/INST] Astana cycling team have denied reports they have lost WorldTour licence .
Last month the UCI requested that Astana's licence be revoked .
Request came after a number of anti-doping infringements by Astana .
Licence Commission is due to meet with Astana on Thursday for talks . </s> |
Australia's top radio company allegedly provides condoms to their staff in an attempt to to avoid the impact of maternity leave on their business. One of Southern Cross Austereo's senior executives Linda Wayman also reportedly revealed that she does not believe in the union's push to encourage women to return to work part time after maternity leave. She labelled it an 'idealistic and anti-commerical stance,' according to Mumbrella. Ms Wayman, the General Manager of CA's two Perth stations Mix 94.9 and Hit 929 was speaking at a Mumbrella Perth conference. One of Southern Cross Austereo's senior executives Linda Wayman told a conference on Thursday that 'We do have a big jar of condoms at work. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating' It is allegedly vital for Ms Wayman to prevent pregnancies amongst her staff members. 'That is a big area of focus for me, encouraging people to have sex with condoms,' she said . Ms Wayman told the audience that of her 100 staff a third are either on maternity leave or covering for someone who has just had a child to emphasise the impact on the company . 'We do have a big jar of condoms at work. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating,' she said, according to Mumbrella. 'I do encourage people regularly, to have sex with condoms.That is a big area of focus for me, encouraging people to have sex with condoms.' To emphasise the impact on the company, Ms Wayman told the audience that one third of her 100 staff members are either on maternity leave or covering for someone who has just had a child. She also allegedly told the conference that she has reservations about the entitlements that new mothers receive when re-entering the workforce. Ms Wayman said that she has reservations about the entitlements that new mothers receive when re-entering the workforce, calling them 'idealistic and anti-commercial' Southern Cross Austereo's CEO Rhys Holleran said that Ms Wayman's comments were not intended to be taken seriously . 'I don't agree with the union push at the moment that women coming back to work, automatically should be allowed to come back part time,' she said, according to Mumbrella. 'I'd love to, but I'd be lying if I said that was wonderful. It's an idealistic and anti-commercial.' She elaborated on this, explaining: 'There's no such thing as work-life balance, it's bullsh**, you just do it. Make the decision to do the best you can.' Southern Cross Austereo's CEO Rhys Holleran defeneded Ms Wayman, insisting that her comments were not meant to have been taken seriously. 'Clearly these remarks were made 'tongue in cheek',', Mr Holleran said in the statement. 'Linda is one of our most highly recognised and awarded General Managers. 'She has an exemplary record as one of Perth's most compassionate advocates on all issues surrounding equality of women in the workforce.' Another SCA Perth staff member, who preferred not to be named, told Daily Mail Australia that the reports are sad and not a true reflection of the General Manager's attitude towards women in the work force. 'Linda is a great advocate for women's issues so this is so unfortunate,' the SCA employee said. 'She is highly respected and wonderful in her role.' The SCA CEO said the comments are tongue in cheek and '(Wayman) has an exemplary record as one of Perth's most compassionate advocates on all issues surrounding equality of women in the workforce' Ms Wayman also allegedly told the conference that 'work-life balance' is bullsh** . | Southern Cross Austereo senior executive Linda Wayman spoke at a Mumbrella Perth conference .
She allegedly said that she provides large jars of condoms in the office in an attempt to prevent pregnancies amongst staff members .
Ms Wayman also said legislation supporting women's return to workforce after maternity leave is 'idealistic and anti-commercial'
She alleged that one third of her offices are affected by maternity leave .
SCA CEO says that the comments were not meant to be taken seriously . | 689d0d6d519c438ff65a165f921382cf422c55a1 | <s>[INST] Australia's top radio company allegedly provides condoms to their staff in an attempt to to avoid the impact of maternity leave on their business. One of Southern Cross Austereo's senior executives Linda Wayman also reportedly revealed that she does not believe in the union's push to encourage women to return to work part time after maternity leave. She labelled it an 'idealistic and anti-commerical stance,' according to Mumbrella. Ms Wayman, the General Manager of CA's two Perth stations Mix 94.9 and Hit 929 was speaking at a Mumbrella Perth conference. One of Southern Cross Austereo's senior executives Linda Wayman told a conference on Thursday that 'We do have a big jar of condoms at work. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating' It is allegedly vital for Ms Wayman to prevent pregnancies amongst her staff members. 'That is a big area of focus for me, encouraging people to have sex with condoms,' she said . Ms Wayman told the audience that of her 100 staff a third are either on maternity leave or covering for someone who has just had a child to emphasise the impact on the company . 'We do have a big jar of condoms at work. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating,' she said, according to Mumbrella. 'I do encourage people regularly, to have sex with condoms.That is a big area of focus for me, encouraging people to have sex with condoms.' To emphasise the impact on the company, Ms Wayman told the audience that one third of her 100 staff members are either on maternity leave or covering for someone who has just had a child. She also allegedly told the conference that she has reservations about the entitlements that new mothers receive when re-entering the workforce. Ms Wayman said that she has reservations about the entitlements that new mothers receive when re-entering the workforce, calling them 'idealistic and anti-commercial' Southern Cross Austereo's CEO Rhys Holleran said that Ms Wayman's comments were not intended to be taken seriously . 'I don't agree with the union push at the moment that women coming back to work, automatically should be allowed to come back part time,' she said, according to Mumbrella. 'I'd love to, but I'd be lying if I said that was wonderful. It's an idealistic and anti-commercial.' She elaborated on this, explaining: 'There's no such thing as work-life balance, it's bullsh**, you just do it. Make the decision to do the best you can.' Southern Cross Austereo's CEO Rhys Holleran defeneded Ms Wayman, insisting that her comments were not meant to have been taken seriously. 'Clearly these remarks were made 'tongue in cheek',', Mr Holleran said in the statement. 'Linda is one of our most highly recognised and awarded General Managers. 'She has an exemplary record as one of Perth's most compassionate advocates on all issues surrounding equality of women in the workforce.' Another SCA Perth staff member, who preferred not to be named, told Daily Mail Australia that the reports are sad and not a true reflection of the General Manager's attitude towards women in the work force. 'Linda is a great advocate for women's issues so this is so unfortunate,' the SCA employee said. 'She is highly respected and wonderful in her role.' The SCA CEO said the comments are tongue in cheek and '(Wayman) has an exemplary record as one of Perth's most compassionate advocates on all issues surrounding equality of women in the workforce' Ms Wayman also allegedly told the conference that 'work-life balance' is bullsh** . [/INST] Southern Cross Austereo senior executive Linda Wayman spoke at a Mumbrella Perth conference .
She allegedly said that she provides large jars of condoms in the office in an attempt to prevent pregnancies amongst staff members .
Ms Wayman also said legislation supporting women's return to workforce after maternity leave is 'idealistic and anti-commercial'
She alleged that one third of her offices are affected by maternity leave .
SCA CEO says that the comments were not meant to be taken seriously . </s> |
A director of an online gambling firm linked to Harry Redknapp and two Premier League football clubs has been arrested over a £21m fraud probe, it has emerged. Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, was reportedly arrested at Heathrow airport last week as part of a joint money-laundering investigation by HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency. Six other people were arrested, 13 properties were raided and £1m in cash was also seized as part of the investigation. A director of an online gambling firm, which signed Harry Redknapp to star in its adverts (pictured above) has been arrested over a £21m fraud . The online firm announced deals with West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City last summer. It also signed former QPR manager Redknapp to appear in its adverts, alongside Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Vas Blackwood. Last week, the UK gambling regulator The Gambling Commission suspended the firm's licence. The suspension led to Football League One side Leyton Orient, which signed a contract with the bookmakers in August last year, terminating its deal for shirt sponsorship. It is not yet known whether the two Premier League clubs will follow suit. Speaking from Dubai, Mr Redknapp told the Independent on Sunday: 'I just did an advert for them. I don't know anything about it at all. Not a clue.' Mr Bell, a stockbroker who is now an investor, was reportedly arrested at Heathrow before being re-arrested the following day when he arrived on the Isle of Man by private jet. According to a source, the businessman, who is said to be an active part of the community in the Isle of Man, has 'vigorously denied any wrongdoing'. Online firm 666Bet announced deals with West Brom and Leicester City last summer. It also signed Redknapp to appear in its adverts, alongside Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Vas Blackwood . Speaking from Dubai about the probe, Mr Redknapp (pictured) said: 'I just did an advert for them. I don't know anything about it at all. Not a clue' A spokesman for the firm added that the probe has 'nothing to do with the day-to-day running of 666Bet.' In an email to the Independent on Sunday, Neil Andrews, 666Bet's head of brand, said: 'I can categorically state the investigation does not relate to 666Bet's activities in the gamin (sic) world.' The firm's website is currently offline. Its official Twitter account said the site is under maintenance 'due to unforeseen circumstances'. The firm's website is currently offline. Its official Twitter account said the site was under maintenance due to 'unforeseen circumstances' In another tweet, it says: 'We hope to have the site and our licence back ASAP but cannot comment on when this will be.' Although the Gambling Commission refused to comment, it previously said the suspension of the Metro Play Limited licence - which covers 666Bet and Metro Play - does not prevent the firm from 'returning outstanding balances to customers'. There is no suggestion that Metro Play Ltd, 666Bet or Metro are involved in the joint probe. Mr Bell, who is reportedly worth £400m, is a shareholder in several FTSE-listed companies and has been listed as the director and company secretary in dozens of companies. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, was arrested at Heathrow airport last week .
Six others were held, 13 properties raided and £1m seized as part of probe .
Firm's licence has been suspended but spokesman said probe has 'nothing to do with 666Bet's day-to-day running'
Company had deals with Leicester City, West Brom and Harry Redknapp . | f372e821df13a3b677a9146ed0efaabef1919b88 | <s>[INST] A director of an online gambling firm linked to Harry Redknapp and two Premier League football clubs has been arrested over a £21m fraud probe, it has emerged. Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, was reportedly arrested at Heathrow airport last week as part of a joint money-laundering investigation by HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency. Six other people were arrested, 13 properties were raided and £1m in cash was also seized as part of the investigation. A director of an online gambling firm, which signed Harry Redknapp to star in its adverts (pictured above) has been arrested over a £21m fraud . The online firm announced deals with West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City last summer. It also signed former QPR manager Redknapp to appear in its adverts, alongside Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Vas Blackwood. Last week, the UK gambling regulator The Gambling Commission suspended the firm's licence. The suspension led to Football League One side Leyton Orient, which signed a contract with the bookmakers in August last year, terminating its deal for shirt sponsorship. It is not yet known whether the two Premier League clubs will follow suit. Speaking from Dubai, Mr Redknapp told the Independent on Sunday: 'I just did an advert for them. I don't know anything about it at all. Not a clue.' Mr Bell, a stockbroker who is now an investor, was reportedly arrested at Heathrow before being re-arrested the following day when he arrived on the Isle of Man by private jet. According to a source, the businessman, who is said to be an active part of the community in the Isle of Man, has 'vigorously denied any wrongdoing'. Online firm 666Bet announced deals with West Brom and Leicester City last summer. It also signed Redknapp to appear in its adverts, alongside Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Vas Blackwood . Speaking from Dubai about the probe, Mr Redknapp (pictured) said: 'I just did an advert for them. I don't know anything about it at all. Not a clue' A spokesman for the firm added that the probe has 'nothing to do with the day-to-day running of 666Bet.' In an email to the Independent on Sunday, Neil Andrews, 666Bet's head of brand, said: 'I can categorically state the investigation does not relate to 666Bet's activities in the gamin (sic) world.' The firm's website is currently offline. Its official Twitter account said the site is under maintenance 'due to unforeseen circumstances'. The firm's website is currently offline. Its official Twitter account said the site was under maintenance due to 'unforeseen circumstances' In another tweet, it says: 'We hope to have the site and our licence back ASAP but cannot comment on when this will be.' Although the Gambling Commission refused to comment, it previously said the suspension of the Metro Play Limited licence - which covers 666Bet and Metro Play - does not prevent the firm from 'returning outstanding balances to customers'. There is no suggestion that Metro Play Ltd, 666Bet or Metro are involved in the joint probe. Mr Bell, who is reportedly worth £400m, is a shareholder in several FTSE-listed companies and has been listed as the director and company secretary in dozens of companies. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. [/INST] Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, was arrested at Heathrow airport last week .
Six others were held, 13 properties raided and £1m seized as part of probe .
Firm's licence has been suspended but spokesman said probe has 'nothing to do with 666Bet's day-to-day running'
Company had deals with Leicester City, West Brom and Harry Redknapp . </s> |
(CNN)A Facebook post by actor Ashton Kutcher lamenting the lack of diaper changing tables in public men's rooms has parents talking. The new father -- he and partner Mila Kunis welcomed baby Wyatt Isabelle in October -- complained to his followers that he had yet to encounter a changing table in the public bathrooms he visits. He offered to give a social media shout-out to the first business where he found a diapering table in the men's room. The post had logged more than 230,000 comments as of Wednesday morning. Lots of folks offered up places Kutcher should patronize, such as Walmart and Cracker Barrel, where they say changing tables abound. Some dads said they didn't have a problem finding changing tables, but it may be because they're frequenting more down-to-Earth establishments than the Hollywood star. Other posters said "family restrooms" would take care of the problem altogether. Do modern dads get enough credit? Many praised Kutcher for raising the issue: "Thank you for doing this. This is not just an issue for dad's such as yourself who are awesome, but so many of the families I know who have two daddies have this issue ALL The time," wrote one poster. Another mom agreed: "My boyfriend was taken aback when he had to get a key for the family change room instead of just going into the men's with our son because they had no change table. It doesn't make ANY SENSE. Gender equality needs to go both ways." No update yet on whether Kutcher has encountered a diapering station in a men's room. Dad blogger's death prompts renewed push to rename 'Amazon Mom' | Actor Ashton Kutcher complained on Facebook that men's rooms don't have diapering tables .
He offered to give free publicity to the first establishment where he encountered one .
Kutcher and his partner, Mila Kunis, welcomed baby Wyatt Isabelle in October . | efa996e2bc36eac33348ebd3768a9f7ed02c5e49 | <s>[INST] (CNN)A Facebook post by actor Ashton Kutcher lamenting the lack of diaper changing tables in public men's rooms has parents talking. The new father -- he and partner Mila Kunis welcomed baby Wyatt Isabelle in October -- complained to his followers that he had yet to encounter a changing table in the public bathrooms he visits. He offered to give a social media shout-out to the first business where he found a diapering table in the men's room. The post had logged more than 230,000 comments as of Wednesday morning. Lots of folks offered up places Kutcher should patronize, such as Walmart and Cracker Barrel, where they say changing tables abound. Some dads said they didn't have a problem finding changing tables, but it may be because they're frequenting more down-to-Earth establishments than the Hollywood star. Other posters said "family restrooms" would take care of the problem altogether. Do modern dads get enough credit? Many praised Kutcher for raising the issue: "Thank you for doing this. This is not just an issue for dad's such as yourself who are awesome, but so many of the families I know who have two daddies have this issue ALL The time," wrote one poster. Another mom agreed: "My boyfriend was taken aback when he had to get a key for the family change room instead of just going into the men's with our son because they had no change table. It doesn't make ANY SENSE. Gender equality needs to go both ways." No update yet on whether Kutcher has encountered a diapering station in a men's room. Dad blogger's death prompts renewed push to rename 'Amazon Mom' [/INST] Actor Ashton Kutcher complained on Facebook that men's rooms don't have diapering tables .
He offered to give free publicity to the first establishment where he encountered one .
Kutcher and his partner, Mila Kunis, welcomed baby Wyatt Isabelle in October . </s> |
A bust of Vladmir Putin, depicting the Russian leader dressed as a Roman emperor, is to be unveiled in St Petersburg. The Roman-style statue is being gifted by St.Petersburg’s fiercely nationalist Cossack community to commemorate the allies’ victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The comparison of the strongman with the leaders of ancient Rome was in-part inspired by Putin’s decision to back pro-Russian separatists in the Ukraine,Newsweek reported. The clay mould was designed by a St. Petersburg sculptor, backed by the city's popular Cossack community . The bust is at the St Petersburg's Academy of arts, ahead to its unveiling at an underground station . St Petersburg’s traditionalist Cossack group Irbis, a popular organisation supporting Slavic military values, said the bust of Putin will be placed at an underground station in north St Petersburg. The city, formally Leningrad, is Putin’s home town. The bust’s designer, sculptor Pavel Greshnikov, was quoted as saying he had considered portraying the Russian leader in a suit and tie, in military fatigues and even in medieval armour. The statue is complete with a laurel wreath and other trappings of the Roman Empire. It is at Greshinov’s workshop at the St Petersburg Academy of arts, ahead to its unveiling. Putin may have upset some people with his Ukrainian activities, but in his hometown he is still popular . Cossacks have grown in popularity in Russian since the fall of communism in the 80s and 90s. The group, which prides itself on military valour and its Russian Orthodox Christian roots, has particularly warmed to Putin’s increasingly traditional values. Andrey Polykov, a local Cossack leader in St Petersburg, backed the creation of the Putin Statue. Lenin was commemorated in bronze throughout the USSR. However in many places the statues were torn down after the fall of communism . He was quoted as saying the Russian leader was one of the country’s ‘brightest’ and most ‘positive’ heads of state for ‘the last hundred years or so’. Polykov claimed Putin had a record as a peacemaker following wars in Georgia in 2008 and Moldova in the early 1990s. Boris Yeltsin, Putin’s predecessor, has also been immortalised in sculpture. A statue of the post-Soviet leader was erected in Yekaterinburg in 2011. Andrey Polyakov said his Cossack community had been planning for a long time to erect the Putin statue . | Vladmir Putin to be shown in a laurel wreath and a wearing a Roman tunic .
Cossacks chose the St Petersburg statue to mark victory against Nazis .
Traditional group said the idea was inspired by Putin's stance on Ukraine .
Sculptor said he considered putting Putin in a suit of armour or in fatigues . | 426e670a822fce78eab72ac0816805d5c5eec169 | <s>[INST] A bust of Vladmir Putin, depicting the Russian leader dressed as a Roman emperor, is to be unveiled in St Petersburg. The Roman-style statue is being gifted by St.Petersburg’s fiercely nationalist Cossack community to commemorate the allies’ victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The comparison of the strongman with the leaders of ancient Rome was in-part inspired by Putin’s decision to back pro-Russian separatists in the Ukraine,Newsweek reported. The clay mould was designed by a St. Petersburg sculptor, backed by the city's popular Cossack community . The bust is at the St Petersburg's Academy of arts, ahead to its unveiling at an underground station . St Petersburg’s traditionalist Cossack group Irbis, a popular organisation supporting Slavic military values, said the bust of Putin will be placed at an underground station in north St Petersburg. The city, formally Leningrad, is Putin’s home town. The bust’s designer, sculptor Pavel Greshnikov, was quoted as saying he had considered portraying the Russian leader in a suit and tie, in military fatigues and even in medieval armour. The statue is complete with a laurel wreath and other trappings of the Roman Empire. It is at Greshinov’s workshop at the St Petersburg Academy of arts, ahead to its unveiling. Putin may have upset some people with his Ukrainian activities, but in his hometown he is still popular . Cossacks have grown in popularity in Russian since the fall of communism in the 80s and 90s. The group, which prides itself on military valour and its Russian Orthodox Christian roots, has particularly warmed to Putin’s increasingly traditional values. Andrey Polykov, a local Cossack leader in St Petersburg, backed the creation of the Putin Statue. Lenin was commemorated in bronze throughout the USSR. However in many places the statues were torn down after the fall of communism . He was quoted as saying the Russian leader was one of the country’s ‘brightest’ and most ‘positive’ heads of state for ‘the last hundred years or so’. Polykov claimed Putin had a record as a peacemaker following wars in Georgia in 2008 and Moldova in the early 1990s. Boris Yeltsin, Putin’s predecessor, has also been immortalised in sculpture. A statue of the post-Soviet leader was erected in Yekaterinburg in 2011. Andrey Polyakov said his Cossack community had been planning for a long time to erect the Putin statue . [/INST] Vladmir Putin to be shown in a laurel wreath and a wearing a Roman tunic .
Cossacks chose the St Petersburg statue to mark victory against Nazis .
Traditional group said the idea was inspired by Putin's stance on Ukraine .
Sculptor said he considered putting Putin in a suit of armour or in fatigues . </s> |
Former referee Keith Hackett has called on Howard Webb to come out of retirement in a bid to improve the standard of officiating. Webb, widely considered one of England's best ever referees, retired in August 2014 to become the technical director of the Professional Games Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). His first season out of the game has been littered with refereeing controversies, the most recent of which have come inside the last week. Howard Webb, who is widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever referees, retired in August 2014 . Burnley's Ashley Barnes was not punished for a horror challenge on Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic . Martin Atkinson's decision not to punish Burnley's Ashley Barnes for a tackle on Chelsea's Nemanja Matic attracted widespread criticism, while on Saturday Roger East sent off Sunderland's Wes Brown for a foul John O'Shea committed against Manchester United. East claimed on Saturday, through a PGMOL statement, that he had considered Brown to be the guilty party, hence his dismissal. Hackett, who used to head up the PGMOL - a job now done by Mike Riley - wants Webb, 43, to return. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: 'Referees are making big mistakes, week in, week out. They need some leadership and with that leadership the guy who is at the top needs to front up. 'He should be encouraging Howard Webb to come back into the game as a referee. I don't know what Howard is doing behind the scenes with the referees.' Hackett has not been shy in criticising standards over recent weeks and says officials are giving away cards 'like confetti'. John O'Shea fouled Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao in the box, but Wes Brown was sent off instead . The Sunderland players crowded round referee Roger East but the incorrect decision was allowed to stand . On the East decision, he said: 'I think it was another error in refereeing that we've seen, we're seeing it pretty often. 'I don't know if the referee was trying to be too clever or naive. He's guessed, incorrectly, dismissed the player which is a real cardinal sin. 'Sending a player off is belittling at any stage of play. I worked hard to reduce the number of yellow cards and red cards when I was the position of the general manager of PGMOL. These guys seem to be pushing them around like confetti and in their eagerness and forgetting that their job is to get decisions correct.' The East incident came on the very day that the International Football Association Board delayed trials of further use of video technology. The Dutch FA wanted to conduct live trials in the Dutch Cup next season, but were delayed by at least 12 months. The Football Association is also keen for further technology to be trialled, but chairman Greg Dyke told 5 Live he understood the problems referees were facing. 'I saw it (the East incident) briefly, mistakes happen, but what this shows is that referees make mistakes,' he said. 'If you could help that referee with video technology, then you should. There are still mistakes, they get highlighted, that's life.' Webb has been backed to come out of his retirement in order to improve the standard of refereeing . | Former referee Keith Hackett has called Howard Webb to return to football .
Webb retired in 2014 as one of the game's most respected officials .
Officiating standards are perceived to have declined in recent seasons .
Roger East wrongly sent off Sunderland's Wes Brown on Saturday . | 9b4b85a0450f46ce2664f8665cc037ed13bf9a01 | <s>[INST] Former referee Keith Hackett has called on Howard Webb to come out of retirement in a bid to improve the standard of officiating. Webb, widely considered one of England's best ever referees, retired in August 2014 to become the technical director of the Professional Games Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). His first season out of the game has been littered with refereeing controversies, the most recent of which have come inside the last week. Howard Webb, who is widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever referees, retired in August 2014 . Burnley's Ashley Barnes was not punished for a horror challenge on Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic . Martin Atkinson's decision not to punish Burnley's Ashley Barnes for a tackle on Chelsea's Nemanja Matic attracted widespread criticism, while on Saturday Roger East sent off Sunderland's Wes Brown for a foul John O'Shea committed against Manchester United. East claimed on Saturday, through a PGMOL statement, that he had considered Brown to be the guilty party, hence his dismissal. Hackett, who used to head up the PGMOL - a job now done by Mike Riley - wants Webb, 43, to return. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: 'Referees are making big mistakes, week in, week out. They need some leadership and with that leadership the guy who is at the top needs to front up. 'He should be encouraging Howard Webb to come back into the game as a referee. I don't know what Howard is doing behind the scenes with the referees.' Hackett has not been shy in criticising standards over recent weeks and says officials are giving away cards 'like confetti'. John O'Shea fouled Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao in the box, but Wes Brown was sent off instead . The Sunderland players crowded round referee Roger East but the incorrect decision was allowed to stand . On the East decision, he said: 'I think it was another error in refereeing that we've seen, we're seeing it pretty often. 'I don't know if the referee was trying to be too clever or naive. He's guessed, incorrectly, dismissed the player which is a real cardinal sin. 'Sending a player off is belittling at any stage of play. I worked hard to reduce the number of yellow cards and red cards when I was the position of the general manager of PGMOL. These guys seem to be pushing them around like confetti and in their eagerness and forgetting that their job is to get decisions correct.' The East incident came on the very day that the International Football Association Board delayed trials of further use of video technology. The Dutch FA wanted to conduct live trials in the Dutch Cup next season, but were delayed by at least 12 months. The Football Association is also keen for further technology to be trialled, but chairman Greg Dyke told 5 Live he understood the problems referees were facing. 'I saw it (the East incident) briefly, mistakes happen, but what this shows is that referees make mistakes,' he said. 'If you could help that referee with video technology, then you should. There are still mistakes, they get highlighted, that's life.' Webb has been backed to come out of his retirement in order to improve the standard of refereeing . [/INST] Former referee Keith Hackett has called Howard Webb to return to football .
Webb retired in 2014 as one of the game's most respected officials .
Officiating standards are perceived to have declined in recent seasons .
Roger East wrongly sent off Sunderland's Wes Brown on Saturday . </s> |
Washington (CNN)House Speaker John Boehner said Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is "innocent until proven guilty" after the U.S. military charged him with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, but emphasized in an exclusive interview with CNN's Dana Bash that he was more concerned about the circumstances of his release. Bergdahl's attorney also released a statement on Wednesday, outlining his defense of the soldier and containing a two-page letter from Bergdahl describing the torture he endured, which included months spent chained to a bed and further years spent chained on all fours or locked in a cage. Shortly after the charges were announced, Bergdahl's attorneys released a lengthy statement that includes a letter sent to Milley earlier this month outlining their defense of the soldier. "In light of the nearly five years of harsh captivity Sgt. Bergdahl endured, the purpose of his leaving his unit, and his behavior while a prisoner, it would be unduly harsh to impose on him the lifetime stigma of a court-martial conviction or an other than honorable discharge and to deny him veterans benefits," attorney Eugene R. Fidell writes in the letter. The statement includes a two-page accounting from Bergdahl of his time in captivity, in which he recounts months spent chained to a bed, then further years spent chained on all fours or locked in a cage. Read the statement and Bergdahl's letter . Bergdahl said for years his body and health declined due to malnourishment, and sores on his wrists and ankles from the shackles grew infected. "My body started a steady decline in constant internal sickness that would last through the final year," he said. Bergdahl was frequently beaten, at times with copper wire or a thick rubber hose, and forced to watch Taliban videos, he said. He had no concept of time, and was repeatedly told he would be killed and would never again see his family. "I was kept in constant isolation during the entire five years, with little to no understanding of time, through periods of constant darkness, periods of constant light, and periods of completely random flickering of light and absolutely no understanding of anything that was happening beyond the door I was held behind," he wrote. Bergdahl tried a dozen times to escape, he wrote. In his interview with Bash, Boehner said "like any American, you're innocent until proven guilty." "And these charges are coming. There will be a trial," Boehner said in an interview taped Wednesday to air Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union." Boehner said the "more troubling part" of Bergdahl saga is the fact that the U.S. government traded five Taliban fighters for Bergdahl's release, and that recent reports indicate one has returned to the battlefield. He expressed concerns about other detainees held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, which President Barack Obama is working to close, "ending up back on the battlefield and threatening Americans here and abroad." Obama "violated the law" in failing to alert Congress before the prisoner swap occurred, Boehner added. "And I still believe that's the more troubling part of this," he said. "We've made clear in the past that we won't negotiate with terrorists, and but yet here we did." Military officials announced Wednesday afternoon they would charge Bergdahl with one count each of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Bergdahl left his post in Afghanistan before being captured and held captive for five years. For that, he faces charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in a military prison, and he could also have to forfeit pay and be stripped of his rank, Army Col. Daniel King said as he announced the charges. Bergdahl faces a military procedure similar to a grand jury that will whether charges are appropriate, King said. Then, he could face court martial proceedings. The decision comes nearly a year after Bergdahl returned to the United States as part of a prisoner exchange and since the Army began a formal investigation into his disappearance from his unit in eastern Afghanistan in June 2009. The Army concluded its investigation into the circumstances of Bergdahl's capture in December. Until now, it has been in the hands of Gen. Mark Milley, head of U.S. Army Forces Command, who made the decision to charge Bergdahl. Several U.S. military officials CNN has spoken with suggested privately that the process took longer than expected. Ahead of Wednesday's announcement, officials said Milley only had a few choices. Though the sense had been that Bergdahl must be held accountable for his actions, there had been little appetite for a lengthy term in military confinement given the five years Bergdahl was held by the Taliban. Now 28, Bergdahl was taken by the Haqqani terrorist network. But the circumstances of Bergdahl's departure from his base and how willingly he left have not been clear. King said he couldn't offer those details on Wednesday, and that they're being treated as evidence for the upcoming proceedings against Bergdahl. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Arizona, called the charges an "important step" on Wednesday. "This is an important step in the military justice process towards determining the accountability of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl," he said in a statement. "I am confident that the Department of the Army will continue to ensure this process is conducted with the utmost integrity under the Uniform Code of Military Justice." Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, meanwhile, lambasted the "unevenness" of Obama's swap of five Taliban prisoners for Bergdahl. "I wouldn't have done this trade for a Medal of Honor winner," he told CNN. "No military member should expect their country to turn over five Taliban commanders to get their release. Nobody should expect that. It's not the nature of his service that drives my thinking it's just the illogical nature of the swap." Some members of Bergdahl's platoon have criticized him, labeling Bergdahl a deserter. "I was pissed off then, and I am even more so now with everything going on," former Sgt. Matt Vierkant, a member of Bergdahl's platoon when he went missing on June 30, 2009, told CNN last year. "Bowe Bergdahl deserted during a time of war, and his fellow Americans lost their lives searching for him." Bergdahl was freed in May when President Barack Obama agreed to swap five Taliban prisoners who had been detained in Guantanamo Bay to secure Bergdahl's freedom, sending those detainees to Qatar. Obama announced Bergdahl's release to fanfare in the White House Rose Garden, flanked by the Army sergeant's parents, Bob and Jani Bergdahl. His hometown of Hailey, Idaho, had planned a parade to celebrate Bergdahl's homecoming but later canceled that celebration amid security concerns stemming from the unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance and the resulting controversy over his release. After returning to the United States, Bergdahl had been on active duty at an administrative job at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. There, the Army assigned Bergdahl a "sponsor" to help him adjust to life in his new post. Upon returning, Bergdahl refused to meet with his parents -- and months later, Army officials had said he was communicating with them but still had not met them face to face. The five figures the United States exchanged to secure Bergdahl's release were Khair Ulla Said Wali Khairkhwa, Mullah Mohammad Fazl, Mullah Norullah Nori, Abdul Haq Wasiq and Mohammad Nabi Omari. They were mostly mid- to high-level officials in the Taliban regime and had been detained early in the war in Afghanistan because of their positions within the Taliban, not because of ties to al Qaeda. The detainee swap for Bergdahl has become increasingly controversial in recent weeks after a report published by the office of Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said one of the 17 intelligence agencies operating under its umbrella had judged that a prisoner released in the exchange had since contacted the Taliban. CNN's Ted Barrett and Alexandra Jaffe contributed to this report. | House Speaker says his problem with Bergdahl case is the way prisoner swap was handled .
Attorney releases Bergdahl's account of his time as a prisoner . | 97b9eeca1bf499693a2d6235901961640589c738 | <s>[INST] Washington (CNN)House Speaker John Boehner said Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is "innocent until proven guilty" after the U.S. military charged him with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, but emphasized in an exclusive interview with CNN's Dana Bash that he was more concerned about the circumstances of his release. Bergdahl's attorney also released a statement on Wednesday, outlining his defense of the soldier and containing a two-page letter from Bergdahl describing the torture he endured, which included months spent chained to a bed and further years spent chained on all fours or locked in a cage. Shortly after the charges were announced, Bergdahl's attorneys released a lengthy statement that includes a letter sent to Milley earlier this month outlining their defense of the soldier. "In light of the nearly five years of harsh captivity Sgt. Bergdahl endured, the purpose of his leaving his unit, and his behavior while a prisoner, it would be unduly harsh to impose on him the lifetime stigma of a court-martial conviction or an other than honorable discharge and to deny him veterans benefits," attorney Eugene R. Fidell writes in the letter. The statement includes a two-page accounting from Bergdahl of his time in captivity, in which he recounts months spent chained to a bed, then further years spent chained on all fours or locked in a cage. Read the statement and Bergdahl's letter . Bergdahl said for years his body and health declined due to malnourishment, and sores on his wrists and ankles from the shackles grew infected. "My body started a steady decline in constant internal sickness that would last through the final year," he said. Bergdahl was frequently beaten, at times with copper wire or a thick rubber hose, and forced to watch Taliban videos, he said. He had no concept of time, and was repeatedly told he would be killed and would never again see his family. "I was kept in constant isolation during the entire five years, with little to no understanding of time, through periods of constant darkness, periods of constant light, and periods of completely random flickering of light and absolutely no understanding of anything that was happening beyond the door I was held behind," he wrote. Bergdahl tried a dozen times to escape, he wrote. In his interview with Bash, Boehner said "like any American, you're innocent until proven guilty." "And these charges are coming. There will be a trial," Boehner said in an interview taped Wednesday to air Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union." Boehner said the "more troubling part" of Bergdahl saga is the fact that the U.S. government traded five Taliban fighters for Bergdahl's release, and that recent reports indicate one has returned to the battlefield. He expressed concerns about other detainees held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, which President Barack Obama is working to close, "ending up back on the battlefield and threatening Americans here and abroad." Obama "violated the law" in failing to alert Congress before the prisoner swap occurred, Boehner added. "And I still believe that's the more troubling part of this," he said. "We've made clear in the past that we won't negotiate with terrorists, and but yet here we did." Military officials announced Wednesday afternoon they would charge Bergdahl with one count each of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Bergdahl left his post in Afghanistan before being captured and held captive for five years. For that, he faces charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in a military prison, and he could also have to forfeit pay and be stripped of his rank, Army Col. Daniel King said as he announced the charges. Bergdahl faces a military procedure similar to a grand jury that will whether charges are appropriate, King said. Then, he could face court martial proceedings. The decision comes nearly a year after Bergdahl returned to the United States as part of a prisoner exchange and since the Army began a formal investigation into his disappearance from his unit in eastern Afghanistan in June 2009. The Army concluded its investigation into the circumstances of Bergdahl's capture in December. Until now, it has been in the hands of Gen. Mark Milley, head of U.S. Army Forces Command, who made the decision to charge Bergdahl. Several U.S. military officials CNN has spoken with suggested privately that the process took longer than expected. Ahead of Wednesday's announcement, officials said Milley only had a few choices. Though the sense had been that Bergdahl must be held accountable for his actions, there had been little appetite for a lengthy term in military confinement given the five years Bergdahl was held by the Taliban. Now 28, Bergdahl was taken by the Haqqani terrorist network. But the circumstances of Bergdahl's departure from his base and how willingly he left have not been clear. King said he couldn't offer those details on Wednesday, and that they're being treated as evidence for the upcoming proceedings against Bergdahl. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Arizona, called the charges an "important step" on Wednesday. "This is an important step in the military justice process towards determining the accountability of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl," he said in a statement. "I am confident that the Department of the Army will continue to ensure this process is conducted with the utmost integrity under the Uniform Code of Military Justice." Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, meanwhile, lambasted the "unevenness" of Obama's swap of five Taliban prisoners for Bergdahl. "I wouldn't have done this trade for a Medal of Honor winner," he told CNN. "No military member should expect their country to turn over five Taliban commanders to get their release. Nobody should expect that. It's not the nature of his service that drives my thinking it's just the illogical nature of the swap." Some members of Bergdahl's platoon have criticized him, labeling Bergdahl a deserter. "I was pissed off then, and I am even more so now with everything going on," former Sgt. Matt Vierkant, a member of Bergdahl's platoon when he went missing on June 30, 2009, told CNN last year. "Bowe Bergdahl deserted during a time of war, and his fellow Americans lost their lives searching for him." Bergdahl was freed in May when President Barack Obama agreed to swap five Taliban prisoners who had been detained in Guantanamo Bay to secure Bergdahl's freedom, sending those detainees to Qatar. Obama announced Bergdahl's release to fanfare in the White House Rose Garden, flanked by the Army sergeant's parents, Bob and Jani Bergdahl. His hometown of Hailey, Idaho, had planned a parade to celebrate Bergdahl's homecoming but later canceled that celebration amid security concerns stemming from the unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance and the resulting controversy over his release. After returning to the United States, Bergdahl had been on active duty at an administrative job at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. There, the Army assigned Bergdahl a "sponsor" to help him adjust to life in his new post. Upon returning, Bergdahl refused to meet with his parents -- and months later, Army officials had said he was communicating with them but still had not met them face to face. The five figures the United States exchanged to secure Bergdahl's release were Khair Ulla Said Wali Khairkhwa, Mullah Mohammad Fazl, Mullah Norullah Nori, Abdul Haq Wasiq and Mohammad Nabi Omari. They were mostly mid- to high-level officials in the Taliban regime and had been detained early in the war in Afghanistan because of their positions within the Taliban, not because of ties to al Qaeda. The detainee swap for Bergdahl has become increasingly controversial in recent weeks after a report published by the office of Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said one of the 17 intelligence agencies operating under its umbrella had judged that a prisoner released in the exchange had since contacted the Taliban. CNN's Ted Barrett and Alexandra Jaffe contributed to this report. [/INST] House Speaker says his problem with Bergdahl case is the way prisoner swap was handled .
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A London woman is embroiled in a fight for compensation with Jet Airways after toilets and sinks overflowed and smelly water seeped into the cabin during an eight-hour flight. Passengers, including two families with infant children, were forced to endure the pungent smell for about six hours as they travelled from Delhi to London. Traveller Amrita Jaurre snapped photos as water flowed into the aisles and rows, and cabin crew scrambled to contain the mess by piling newspapers on the floor. Photos show water trickling into the aisle (left) and newspapers that were used to soak up the mess (right) The 27-year-old office worker told MailOnline Travel: ‘After two hours, myself and other passengers noticed water seeping out from under the two lavatories closest to our seats. ‘We complained to the air steward who took no notice at first but once the overflow become more obvious, he realised we were not over exaggerating. ‘He then told us that the water was overflowing from the toilet and sink in both lavatories, so you can imagine the smell that we then had to endure for the remainder of the flight.’ She added: ‘It was quite difficult to tell whether the liquid contained human waste, but it would not surprise me as … the liquid overflowing from the lavatories definitely had a foul urine-like smell.’ Passengers were forced to cover their mouths and noses with scarves or clothing to escape the stench. However, the airline claims the water was simply leaking from sinks. Passengers used articles of clothing to cover their mouths and noses as water flowed into the cabin . In an attempt to cover the smell a flight attendant sprayed the wet patches with an air freshener. Amrita said: ‘This then led to complaints from a nearby passenger who suffered from asthma and couldn't be near such a strong fragrance without risking an asthma attack. ‘After this, the flight attendant went back to check on the lavatories and almost gagged when he opened the door so I can only imagine the state of the toilets.’ Amrita said the situation became worse over the course of the flight last month as the toilet and sink in the lavatory on the opposite side of the plane began to overflow as well. Passengers were forced to endure the stench for about six hours as they travelled from Delhi to London . She said she lodged a complaint on Twitter after returning to London, and the Mumbai-based airline offered an apology. She complained again and was offered a 2,000-point credit for Jet Airways’ frequent flyer club. She wasn’t satisfied with the offer, saying: ‘Personally, I have no intention to ever fly with Jet Airways again after that experience. A spokesperson for Jet Airways told MailOnline Travel: 'Jet Airways regrets any inconvenience caused to guests on board flight 9W122 DEL - LHR dt.,Feb 15, 2015, on account of reverse drainage from the sinks on board the aircraft. 'As per our investigation, the overflow was only of water from the sink. All human waste is carried by separate system and lines which functioned normally during the flight.' Jet Airways investigated the incident and maintains the liquid leaking was coming from the sinks . Ms Jaurre said: ‘Ideally, I would like compensation from Jet Airways because I feel that their offer of frequent flyer miles isn't sufficient, given that I was already quite ill on the flight and it didn't help then having to sit in that unhygienic and filthy cabin. ‘I'm unsure if any other passengers became ill but as the liquid continued to overflow and the smell became more evident, it gave me a very bad headache and made me nauseous which put me off my in-flight meal.’ She added: ‘I became quite ill after the flight with a combination of throat infection, ear infection and stomach pains and had to take a week off from work to get better. Whether these were a direct result of the situation on-board, I cannot say but it definitely didn't help.’ She is seeking monetary compensation plus a refund to cover the cost of the ticket. ‘Nobody should ever have to sit through such disgusting in-flight conditions and the right checks should have been made to the aircraft to ensure things like this shouldn't have happened.’ | Passengers, including infant children, endured the pungent smell for hours .
Amrita Jaurre snapped photos as water flowed into the aisles and rows .
Cabin crew tried to contain the mess by piling newspapers on the floor .
Passengers used articles of clothing to try to mask the foul odour .
Ms Jaurre, 27, said she suffered a headache and became nauseous . | df412d8a876247ce65c11bef191087773e7b6d8d | <s>[INST] A London woman is embroiled in a fight for compensation with Jet Airways after toilets and sinks overflowed and smelly water seeped into the cabin during an eight-hour flight. Passengers, including two families with infant children, were forced to endure the pungent smell for about six hours as they travelled from Delhi to London. Traveller Amrita Jaurre snapped photos as water flowed into the aisles and rows, and cabin crew scrambled to contain the mess by piling newspapers on the floor. Photos show water trickling into the aisle (left) and newspapers that were used to soak up the mess (right) The 27-year-old office worker told MailOnline Travel: ‘After two hours, myself and other passengers noticed water seeping out from under the two lavatories closest to our seats. ‘We complained to the air steward who took no notice at first but once the overflow become more obvious, he realised we were not over exaggerating. ‘He then told us that the water was overflowing from the toilet and sink in both lavatories, so you can imagine the smell that we then had to endure for the remainder of the flight.’ She added: ‘It was quite difficult to tell whether the liquid contained human waste, but it would not surprise me as … the liquid overflowing from the lavatories definitely had a foul urine-like smell.’ Passengers were forced to cover their mouths and noses with scarves or clothing to escape the stench. However, the airline claims the water was simply leaking from sinks. Passengers used articles of clothing to cover their mouths and noses as water flowed into the cabin . In an attempt to cover the smell a flight attendant sprayed the wet patches with an air freshener. Amrita said: ‘This then led to complaints from a nearby passenger who suffered from asthma and couldn't be near such a strong fragrance without risking an asthma attack. ‘After this, the flight attendant went back to check on the lavatories and almost gagged when he opened the door so I can only imagine the state of the toilets.’ Amrita said the situation became worse over the course of the flight last month as the toilet and sink in the lavatory on the opposite side of the plane began to overflow as well. Passengers were forced to endure the stench for about six hours as they travelled from Delhi to London . She said she lodged a complaint on Twitter after returning to London, and the Mumbai-based airline offered an apology. She complained again and was offered a 2,000-point credit for Jet Airways’ frequent flyer club. She wasn’t satisfied with the offer, saying: ‘Personally, I have no intention to ever fly with Jet Airways again after that experience. A spokesperson for Jet Airways told MailOnline Travel: 'Jet Airways regrets any inconvenience caused to guests on board flight 9W122 DEL - LHR dt.,Feb 15, 2015, on account of reverse drainage from the sinks on board the aircraft. 'As per our investigation, the overflow was only of water from the sink. All human waste is carried by separate system and lines which functioned normally during the flight.' Jet Airways investigated the incident and maintains the liquid leaking was coming from the sinks . Ms Jaurre said: ‘Ideally, I would like compensation from Jet Airways because I feel that their offer of frequent flyer miles isn't sufficient, given that I was already quite ill on the flight and it didn't help then having to sit in that unhygienic and filthy cabin. ‘I'm unsure if any other passengers became ill but as the liquid continued to overflow and the smell became more evident, it gave me a very bad headache and made me nauseous which put me off my in-flight meal.’ She added: ‘I became quite ill after the flight with a combination of throat infection, ear infection and stomach pains and had to take a week off from work to get better. Whether these were a direct result of the situation on-board, I cannot say but it definitely didn't help.’ She is seeking monetary compensation plus a refund to cover the cost of the ticket. ‘Nobody should ever have to sit through such disgusting in-flight conditions and the right checks should have been made to the aircraft to ensure things like this shouldn't have happened.’ [/INST] Passengers, including infant children, endured the pungent smell for hours .
Amrita Jaurre snapped photos as water flowed into the aisles and rows .
Cabin crew tried to contain the mess by piling newspapers on the floor .
Passengers used articles of clothing to try to mask the foul odour .
Ms Jaurre, 27, said she suffered a headache and became nauseous . </s> |
For nine-year-old Xiang Xiang, there is only one ambition - he just wants to be able to look at himself in the mirror like other children. The youngster suffered severe burns to his face and head four years ago after he fell into a fire, and underwent a skin graft operation that has meant he had to spend years wearing a mask to help his scorched flesh to heal. Dubbed 'Mask Boy' in China after his plight was raised in online reports, Xiang Xiang (not his real name) would rather not have to wear the headgear – but also wants to be 'handsome' so that other people no longer stare or, worse, bully him. Xiang Xiang was dubbed 'Mask Boy' after he suffered severe burns falling into a fire four years ago . The nine-year-old hates wearing the mask and it is hopes a series of further operations will rid him of the headgear . His family have taken him to Beijing, where he is set to undergo a series of further operations to repair the damage to his face and body at a cost of around 300,000 yuan (£32,000). Since being horrifically burned Xiang Xiang has only looked in the mirror once and seen the full extent of his disfigurement, according to his father. 'At the time he stared at the mirror for a long time and said one sentence, ''How did my face get so burnt?'' and then he never looked into the mirror again,' Mr Wang told the People's Daily. 'We are afraid he will be bullied and hurt. So this time coming to Beijing we must have our son healed so that he can be handsome again.' After the initial skin transplant, the boy was forced to endure a lengthy wait for further surgery to allow his breathing to fully recover from the ordeal. The nine-year-old wants to be 'handsome' and his family fear that he will be bullied because of his appearance . Xiang Xiang was playing with two friends when he fell into the fire leaving him horrifically injured . The lengthy delay has led to Xiang Xiang becoming self conscious about his appearance and aware of how his facial expressions and vision are restricted. 'At the end of last year his breathing ability had recovered and was at the standard required for the operation to go ahead,' said Mr Wang. 'My son said to me that he had to do the operation so that he could get rid of the mask.' The boy was forced to endure the cruel stares of passers-by after he bravely decided to remove his mask as he travelled to the hospital for his latest round of treatment. He told his father his father he needed further operations to 'get rid of the mask' The boy was forced to endure the cruel stares of passers-by after he bravely decided to remove his mask as he travelled to the hospital . 'People were staring at Xiang Xiang's injury which made the child very sad,' said Mr Wang. 'In the past my son hated the mask and often when he was getting ready to sleep he would hide the mask hoping that the next day he would not need to wear it any more.' Xiang Xiang was just five-years-old when he fell into the flames as he played with two friends in Fenyang. He also lost one finger on his left hand. After undergoing an initial skin transplant he was forced to wear the white coloured mask that was specially designed to assist the healing process. Heartbreaking images of little Xiang Xiang were beamed around the globe and led to a fund being set up to help pay for the boy's treatment. The latest operations will look to address the opening and closing of his mouth, the limited use of his hand and hair loss. His father said when Xiang Xiang was getting ready to sleep he would sometimes hide the mask in the hope that the next day he would not need to wear it any more . Xiang Xiang is said to hate the mask that protects his skin and is eager to finally see the back of it . Dr Shen, who is in charge of the boy's treatment, explained that he needed to undergo further surgery to ensure that he did not develop in an unnatural manner. 'As he grows up, and with skin growing back, it is possible that we need further rectifying operations,' he said. 'Therefore Xiang Xiang's plastic surgery will not be completed in one go. 'There will be at least seven to ten operations to complete the basic recovery. 'At present each operation will be limited to the three-hour mark to prevent the anaesthetic from harming the child.' | Xiang Xiang, nine, was horrifically burned after falling into a fire in 2011 .
Forced to wear a specially designed white mask after undergoing surgery .
He was dubbed 'Mask Boy' in China after his image was shared online .
The boy doesn't want to wear mask any more and hopes to be handsome .
Family reveal Xiang Xiang has only looked in mirror once since accident .
He is now back in Beijing for further operations to repair the damage . | b5eaac286dd1d60c0e5549b8c543db67d270238c | <s>[INST] For nine-year-old Xiang Xiang, there is only one ambition - he just wants to be able to look at himself in the mirror like other children. The youngster suffered severe burns to his face and head four years ago after he fell into a fire, and underwent a skin graft operation that has meant he had to spend years wearing a mask to help his scorched flesh to heal. Dubbed 'Mask Boy' in China after his plight was raised in online reports, Xiang Xiang (not his real name) would rather not have to wear the headgear – but also wants to be 'handsome' so that other people no longer stare or, worse, bully him. Xiang Xiang was dubbed 'Mask Boy' after he suffered severe burns falling into a fire four years ago . The nine-year-old hates wearing the mask and it is hopes a series of further operations will rid him of the headgear . His family have taken him to Beijing, where he is set to undergo a series of further operations to repair the damage to his face and body at a cost of around 300,000 yuan (£32,000). Since being horrifically burned Xiang Xiang has only looked in the mirror once and seen the full extent of his disfigurement, according to his father. 'At the time he stared at the mirror for a long time and said one sentence, ''How did my face get so burnt?'' and then he never looked into the mirror again,' Mr Wang told the People's Daily. 'We are afraid he will be bullied and hurt. So this time coming to Beijing we must have our son healed so that he can be handsome again.' After the initial skin transplant, the boy was forced to endure a lengthy wait for further surgery to allow his breathing to fully recover from the ordeal. The nine-year-old wants to be 'handsome' and his family fear that he will be bullied because of his appearance . Xiang Xiang was playing with two friends when he fell into the fire leaving him horrifically injured . The lengthy delay has led to Xiang Xiang becoming self conscious about his appearance and aware of how his facial expressions and vision are restricted. 'At the end of last year his breathing ability had recovered and was at the standard required for the operation to go ahead,' said Mr Wang. 'My son said to me that he had to do the operation so that he could get rid of the mask.' The boy was forced to endure the cruel stares of passers-by after he bravely decided to remove his mask as he travelled to the hospital for his latest round of treatment. He told his father his father he needed further operations to 'get rid of the mask' The boy was forced to endure the cruel stares of passers-by after he bravely decided to remove his mask as he travelled to the hospital . 'People were staring at Xiang Xiang's injury which made the child very sad,' said Mr Wang. 'In the past my son hated the mask and often when he was getting ready to sleep he would hide the mask hoping that the next day he would not need to wear it any more.' Xiang Xiang was just five-years-old when he fell into the flames as he played with two friends in Fenyang. He also lost one finger on his left hand. After undergoing an initial skin transplant he was forced to wear the white coloured mask that was specially designed to assist the healing process. Heartbreaking images of little Xiang Xiang were beamed around the globe and led to a fund being set up to help pay for the boy's treatment. The latest operations will look to address the opening and closing of his mouth, the limited use of his hand and hair loss. His father said when Xiang Xiang was getting ready to sleep he would sometimes hide the mask in the hope that the next day he would not need to wear it any more . Xiang Xiang is said to hate the mask that protects his skin and is eager to finally see the back of it . Dr Shen, who is in charge of the boy's treatment, explained that he needed to undergo further surgery to ensure that he did not develop in an unnatural manner. 'As he grows up, and with skin growing back, it is possible that we need further rectifying operations,' he said. 'Therefore Xiang Xiang's plastic surgery will not be completed in one go. 'There will be at least seven to ten operations to complete the basic recovery. 'At present each operation will be limited to the three-hour mark to prevent the anaesthetic from harming the child.' [/INST] Xiang Xiang, nine, was horrifically burned after falling into a fire in 2011 .
Forced to wear a specially designed white mask after undergoing surgery .
He was dubbed 'Mask Boy' in China after his image was shared online .
The boy doesn't want to wear mask any more and hopes to be handsome .
Family reveal Xiang Xiang has only looked in mirror once since accident .
He is now back in Beijing for further operations to repair the damage . </s> |
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is keeping his cards close to his chest in terms of his goalkeeper selection for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Aston Villa. The Barclays Premier League derby between the two clubs at Villa Park on Tuesday ended in a 2-1 victory for the hosts after a stoppage-time error from Ben Foster saw the Baggies and England shot-stopper give away a penalty that was converted by Christian Benteke. Pulis spoke up for Foster - who has kept six clean sheets in all competitions since the Welshman took over at Albion - after the game. Ben Foster is not guaranteed to keep his place against Aston Villa in the FA Cup quarter-finals . Foster brought down Matthew Lowton to concede a penalty against Villa in Premier League clash on Tuesday . Christian Benteke scored from the spot to give their midlands rivals a late victory at Villa Park . And while refusing to say outright whether or not the 31-year-old would keep his place at the weekend, the head coach once again had praise for Foster at his press conference on Thursday to preview the cup tie. Asked about his goalkeeper selection for Saturday's game, Pulis said: 'I'll be telling the goalkeepers first before I tell you! 'Boaz Myhill has had an injury with a finger, which we have to take into account. 'With the number of clean sheets he has kept (12 overall this season), Ben has been absolutely fantastic. 'Everybody makes mistakes. Goalkeepers get highlighted, like referees, because it can cost you games.' Baggies boss Tony Pulis has backed his No 1 without confirming Foster will keep his place on Saturday . Saido Berahino celebrates while being chased by his team-mates, after netting his 18th goal of the season . With regard to referees, another notable incident from the latter stages of Tuesday's game saw Villa defender Alan Hutton make a nasty-looking challenge on West Brom striker Saido Berahino and the pair square up to each other before each being booked. It appeared Hutton was lucky not to have been sent off by referee Jonathan Moss. And while Pulis was keen on Thursday to avoid hitting out at the official for not doing so, he did once again express his desire for there to be a referral system for managers during games where they get 'two calls' each, something he has spoken about in the past. 'I've seen the challenge back,' said Pulis. Alan Hutton appeared to raise his studs into Berahino's leg during Aston Villa's win over West Brom . Berahino goes down in pain on the touchline following Hutton's nasty challenge on Tuesday . Hutton and Berahino squared up after the challenge (left) and were both booked by referee Jonathan Moss . 'I thought Jon managed the game pretty well, and there are enough people at the moment criticising referees and looking to blame them. 'Jon didn't cost us the game on Tuesday, we cost ourselves the game. 'People make good decisions and bad decisions and you have to accept it - but I'm sure he'll look back at it and maybe will analyse it differently to how he did on the night.' He then added: 'I would have two calls during a game, where managers can call things back. 'You could put advertising on the big screens (at the same time) - the clubs could make some money from it. Pulis has labelled the alleged spitting incident involving Jonny Evans (left) and Papiss Cisse as 'disgusting' 'And it gives a chance to the officials to get right decisions that could be big. They, FIFA and UEFA, have to accept that referees do make mistakes.' Pulis also made his feelings clear about spitting following Wednesday night's incident involving Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse. 'It is disgusting and disgraceful,' Pulis said. 'Spitting should never be anywhere near our game. It should be dealt with.' Pulis, while mindful of his side's ongoing league battle to avoid relegation, says he will try to put his 'strongest team' out on Saturday. Stephane Sessegnon (right) will be given time to cope with 'personal problems' before returning to the team . Forward Victor Anichebe (groin) remains unavailable, and winger Callum McManaman is a doubt due to a foot injury. Pulis has also said West Brom 'have to go careful' with Stephane Sessegnon due to the forward's 'personal problems' - understood to be a family bereavement - and that there are a few 'knocks and niggles' to deal with. Berahino and fellow frontman Brown Ideye have both been playing recently with pain-killing injections. | Ben Foster's mistake led to 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa in Premier League .
Tony Pulis has backed England keeper but wouldn't confirm if he will start FA Cup quarter-final clash against Villans on Saturday .
West Brom boss wants managers to be allowed to challenge two referee decisions during a game . | 35fff8c67048edee2befe2399efdc0519b44a7a8 | <s>[INST] West Brom boss Tony Pulis is keeping his cards close to his chest in terms of his goalkeeper selection for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Aston Villa. The Barclays Premier League derby between the two clubs at Villa Park on Tuesday ended in a 2-1 victory for the hosts after a stoppage-time error from Ben Foster saw the Baggies and England shot-stopper give away a penalty that was converted by Christian Benteke. Pulis spoke up for Foster - who has kept six clean sheets in all competitions since the Welshman took over at Albion - after the game. Ben Foster is not guaranteed to keep his place against Aston Villa in the FA Cup quarter-finals . Foster brought down Matthew Lowton to concede a penalty against Villa in Premier League clash on Tuesday . Christian Benteke scored from the spot to give their midlands rivals a late victory at Villa Park . And while refusing to say outright whether or not the 31-year-old would keep his place at the weekend, the head coach once again had praise for Foster at his press conference on Thursday to preview the cup tie. Asked about his goalkeeper selection for Saturday's game, Pulis said: 'I'll be telling the goalkeepers first before I tell you! 'Boaz Myhill has had an injury with a finger, which we have to take into account. 'With the number of clean sheets he has kept (12 overall this season), Ben has been absolutely fantastic. 'Everybody makes mistakes. Goalkeepers get highlighted, like referees, because it can cost you games.' Baggies boss Tony Pulis has backed his No 1 without confirming Foster will keep his place on Saturday . Saido Berahino celebrates while being chased by his team-mates, after netting his 18th goal of the season . With regard to referees, another notable incident from the latter stages of Tuesday's game saw Villa defender Alan Hutton make a nasty-looking challenge on West Brom striker Saido Berahino and the pair square up to each other before each being booked. It appeared Hutton was lucky not to have been sent off by referee Jonathan Moss. And while Pulis was keen on Thursday to avoid hitting out at the official for not doing so, he did once again express his desire for there to be a referral system for managers during games where they get 'two calls' each, something he has spoken about in the past. 'I've seen the challenge back,' said Pulis. Alan Hutton appeared to raise his studs into Berahino's leg during Aston Villa's win over West Brom . Berahino goes down in pain on the touchline following Hutton's nasty challenge on Tuesday . Hutton and Berahino squared up after the challenge (left) and were both booked by referee Jonathan Moss . 'I thought Jon managed the game pretty well, and there are enough people at the moment criticising referees and looking to blame them. 'Jon didn't cost us the game on Tuesday, we cost ourselves the game. 'People make good decisions and bad decisions and you have to accept it - but I'm sure he'll look back at it and maybe will analyse it differently to how he did on the night.' He then added: 'I would have two calls during a game, where managers can call things back. 'You could put advertising on the big screens (at the same time) - the clubs could make some money from it. Pulis has labelled the alleged spitting incident involving Jonny Evans (left) and Papiss Cisse as 'disgusting' 'And it gives a chance to the officials to get right decisions that could be big. They, FIFA and UEFA, have to accept that referees do make mistakes.' Pulis also made his feelings clear about spitting following Wednesday night's incident involving Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse. 'It is disgusting and disgraceful,' Pulis said. 'Spitting should never be anywhere near our game. It should be dealt with.' Pulis, while mindful of his side's ongoing league battle to avoid relegation, says he will try to put his 'strongest team' out on Saturday. Stephane Sessegnon (right) will be given time to cope with 'personal problems' before returning to the team . Forward Victor Anichebe (groin) remains unavailable, and winger Callum McManaman is a doubt due to a foot injury. Pulis has also said West Brom 'have to go careful' with Stephane Sessegnon due to the forward's 'personal problems' - understood to be a family bereavement - and that there are a few 'knocks and niggles' to deal with. Berahino and fellow frontman Brown Ideye have both been playing recently with pain-killing injections. [/INST] Ben Foster's mistake led to 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa in Premier League .
Tony Pulis has backed England keeper but wouldn't confirm if he will start FA Cup quarter-final clash against Villans on Saturday .
West Brom boss wants managers to be allowed to challenge two referee decisions during a game . </s> |
A new study of the Islamic State's finances has revealed previous that estimates suggesting the terror group earns $2billion every year could be far too low. ISIS' finance chief Sheikh Abu Saad al-Ansari - who operates from ISIS' Iraqi stronghold Mosul - is understood to have recently approved the terror group's first annual budget - revealing and estimated spend of $2 billion this year, plus a expected surplus of $250 million. The budget suggests ISIS' annual income could be as much a quarter of a billion dollars more than experts previously suggested - with the bulk of the terror group's revenue coming from oil sales, organ harvesting, ransom and extortion payments, and the looting and sale of ancient antiquities. If the revised figure is accurate, it means ISIS' annual income now exceeds that of Al Qaeda - making the terror group lead by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi the wealthiest jihadi organisation in history. Criminal: Despite ISIS' claims to be a devout religious organisation, the majority of their income is believed to come from illegal means - such as mafia-style extortion threats - and even drug and people smuggling . The United States Treasury's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, David S Cohen, appeared to confirm that ISIS earns far more than previously estimated, according to Middle East Eye, by confirming that the terror group's budget was more than $2 billion. Despite ISIS' claims to be a devout religious organisation, the majority of their income is believed to come from illegal means - such as the black-market sale of oil, mafia-style extortion threats - and even drug and people smuggling. According to the Russian Federal Drug Control Service, ISIS has turned the ancient city of Nineveh, adjacent to Turkish borders, is a centre for its heroin trade, MME reports.. Experts believe that roughly $1billion of ISIS' income comes from the sale of heroin and that half the heroin on sale in Europe has passed through the terrorists' hands and helped to fill its coffers. Power: If the revised figure is accurate, it means ISIS' annual income now exceeds that of Al Qaeda - making the terror group lead by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) the wealthiest jihadi organisation in history . MailOnline revealed last December that human organ traffiking is another way ISIS finances its activities . Last month the UN's ambassador to Iraq, Mohamed Alhakim, claimed that dozens of bodies with surgical incisions and missing body parts have been found in shallow mass graves near Mosul. Looted treasure: This gold-plated bronze figurine was stolen from a museum in Hama, western Syria . Speaking of ISIS' organ harvesting operations, Mr Alhakim said: 'We have bodies. Come and examine them. It is clear they are missing certain parts.' He also said a dozen doctors have been 'executed' in Mosul for refusing to participate in organ harvesting. The shocking news of ISIS trade in human organs was first revealed in a report by al-Monitor news website in December, citing an Iraqi ear, nose and throat doctor named Siruwan al-Mosuli. He told the site that ISIS commanders hired foreign doctors to run an extensive organ trafficking system from a hospital in Mosul that is already beginning to generate huge profits. The shocking news of ISIS trade in human organs was first revealed in a report by al-Monitor news website in December, citing an Iraqi ear, nose and throat doctor named Siruwan al-Mosuli. He told the site that ISIS commanders hired foreign doctors to run an extensive organ trafficking system from a hospital in Mosul that is already beginning to generate huge profits. Last month it was revealed that militants fighting for ISIS in Syria are making millions of pounds selling ancient statues and mosaics to wealthy Westerners using a complex system of smugglers and middle men. Looted from ancient buildings in ISIS strongholds, such as the group's de facto capital city Raqqa, the antiquities are up to 10,000-years-old and can exchange hands for more than $1 million each. Lucrative: ISIS has set up a specialist organ-smuggling division whose sole responsibility is to sell human hearts, livers and kidneys on the lucrative international black market . Security: A Syrian police officer patrols the ancient of Palmyra to protect its ruins from looters and smugglers . The most expensive items are covertly smuggled overseas - usually on the orders of wealthy Europeans - but there is also a lucrative trade in less historically important objects, which often find their way into tourist shops and markets in neighbouring Lebanon and Turkey. The trade in antiquities is one of ISIS' primary sources of funding, along with oil and ransom payments, and is estimated to fills the terrorists coffers with tens of millions of pounds every year. The finer points of ISIS trade in antiquities was uncovered in an investigation by the BBC. It revealed that ISIS militants charge smugglers 20 per cent on the sale of ancient items found or looted in territory under its control. If the smugglers decide not to buy the items, they are promptly smashed to pieces as examples of idolatry, regardless of their historic significance. ISIS is believed to generate a total of several million pounds a day, with approximately £400,000 of that coming from the sale of oil. Wealthiest jihadis in history: ISIS' budget suggests the terror group's annual income could be as much a quarter of a billion dollars more than experts previously suggested . A further £250,00 comes from extortion and protection money paid by companies and individuals operating in areas under its control, while ISIS also makes money from farming, water services and electricity production. Revenue obtained from ransoms paid by the families or governments of kidnapped individuals in less easy to calculate, but the price for release is usually millions of pounds. Companies and lorry drivers are forced to pay road and import taxes to use roads in areas under ISIS' control - with lorries charged £500 per journey, plus a further £250 tax for electronic good and £200 for food parcels. However one expected source of income is the looting of antiques from the many ancient religious sites in areas under its command. For example, one Iraqi intelligence official claimed that ISIS earned £23 million in early 2014 alone by selling 800 items stolen from the ancient city of Al-Nabk near Damascus. | ISIS believed to make $250 million more each year than previously thought .
Income generated from oil sales, organ harvesting, extortion and ransoms .
Militants also believed to make $1billion a year from drug sales - with half the heroin in Europe now thought to have come via ISIS .
Revised income means ISIS is now the wealthiest jihadi group in history . | ab91cdf05c01ff61a3ac914649e804575b40c3a9 | <s>[INST] A new study of the Islamic State's finances has revealed previous that estimates suggesting the terror group earns $2billion every year could be far too low. ISIS' finance chief Sheikh Abu Saad al-Ansari - who operates from ISIS' Iraqi stronghold Mosul - is understood to have recently approved the terror group's first annual budget - revealing and estimated spend of $2 billion this year, plus a expected surplus of $250 million. The budget suggests ISIS' annual income could be as much a quarter of a billion dollars more than experts previously suggested - with the bulk of the terror group's revenue coming from oil sales, organ harvesting, ransom and extortion payments, and the looting and sale of ancient antiquities. If the revised figure is accurate, it means ISIS' annual income now exceeds that of Al Qaeda - making the terror group lead by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi the wealthiest jihadi organisation in history. Criminal: Despite ISIS' claims to be a devout religious organisation, the majority of their income is believed to come from illegal means - such as mafia-style extortion threats - and even drug and people smuggling . The United States Treasury's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, David S Cohen, appeared to confirm that ISIS earns far more than previously estimated, according to Middle East Eye, by confirming that the terror group's budget was more than $2 billion. Despite ISIS' claims to be a devout religious organisation, the majority of their income is believed to come from illegal means - such as the black-market sale of oil, mafia-style extortion threats - and even drug and people smuggling. According to the Russian Federal Drug Control Service, ISIS has turned the ancient city of Nineveh, adjacent to Turkish borders, is a centre for its heroin trade, MME reports.. Experts believe that roughly $1billion of ISIS' income comes from the sale of heroin and that half the heroin on sale in Europe has passed through the terrorists' hands and helped to fill its coffers. Power: If the revised figure is accurate, it means ISIS' annual income now exceeds that of Al Qaeda - making the terror group lead by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) the wealthiest jihadi organisation in history . MailOnline revealed last December that human organ traffiking is another way ISIS finances its activities . Last month the UN's ambassador to Iraq, Mohamed Alhakim, claimed that dozens of bodies with surgical incisions and missing body parts have been found in shallow mass graves near Mosul. Looted treasure: This gold-plated bronze figurine was stolen from a museum in Hama, western Syria . Speaking of ISIS' organ harvesting operations, Mr Alhakim said: 'We have bodies. Come and examine them. It is clear they are missing certain parts.' He also said a dozen doctors have been 'executed' in Mosul for refusing to participate in organ harvesting. The shocking news of ISIS trade in human organs was first revealed in a report by al-Monitor news website in December, citing an Iraqi ear, nose and throat doctor named Siruwan al-Mosuli. He told the site that ISIS commanders hired foreign doctors to run an extensive organ trafficking system from a hospital in Mosul that is already beginning to generate huge profits. The shocking news of ISIS trade in human organs was first revealed in a report by al-Monitor news website in December, citing an Iraqi ear, nose and throat doctor named Siruwan al-Mosuli. He told the site that ISIS commanders hired foreign doctors to run an extensive organ trafficking system from a hospital in Mosul that is already beginning to generate huge profits. Last month it was revealed that militants fighting for ISIS in Syria are making millions of pounds selling ancient statues and mosaics to wealthy Westerners using a complex system of smugglers and middle men. Looted from ancient buildings in ISIS strongholds, such as the group's de facto capital city Raqqa, the antiquities are up to 10,000-years-old and can exchange hands for more than $1 million each. Lucrative: ISIS has set up a specialist organ-smuggling division whose sole responsibility is to sell human hearts, livers and kidneys on the lucrative international black market . Security: A Syrian police officer patrols the ancient of Palmyra to protect its ruins from looters and smugglers . The most expensive items are covertly smuggled overseas - usually on the orders of wealthy Europeans - but there is also a lucrative trade in less historically important objects, which often find their way into tourist shops and markets in neighbouring Lebanon and Turkey. The trade in antiquities is one of ISIS' primary sources of funding, along with oil and ransom payments, and is estimated to fills the terrorists coffers with tens of millions of pounds every year. The finer points of ISIS trade in antiquities was uncovered in an investigation by the BBC. It revealed that ISIS militants charge smugglers 20 per cent on the sale of ancient items found or looted in territory under its control. If the smugglers decide not to buy the items, they are promptly smashed to pieces as examples of idolatry, regardless of their historic significance. ISIS is believed to generate a total of several million pounds a day, with approximately £400,000 of that coming from the sale of oil. Wealthiest jihadis in history: ISIS' budget suggests the terror group's annual income could be as much a quarter of a billion dollars more than experts previously suggested . A further £250,00 comes from extortion and protection money paid by companies and individuals operating in areas under its control, while ISIS also makes money from farming, water services and electricity production. Revenue obtained from ransoms paid by the families or governments of kidnapped individuals in less easy to calculate, but the price for release is usually millions of pounds. Companies and lorry drivers are forced to pay road and import taxes to use roads in areas under ISIS' control - with lorries charged £500 per journey, plus a further £250 tax for electronic good and £200 for food parcels. However one expected source of income is the looting of antiques from the many ancient religious sites in areas under its command. For example, one Iraqi intelligence official claimed that ISIS earned £23 million in early 2014 alone by selling 800 items stolen from the ancient city of Al-Nabk near Damascus. [/INST] ISIS believed to make $250 million more each year than previously thought .
Income generated from oil sales, organ harvesting, extortion and ransoms .
Militants also believed to make $1billion a year from drug sales - with half the heroin in Europe now thought to have come via ISIS .
Revised income means ISIS is now the wealthiest jihadi group in history . </s> |
These are the stunning aerial images that appear to show an 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mauritius. But despite the appearance of an underwater waterfall along the coast of the tropical island, it is really an optical illusion. The illusion of the dramatic vortex has been created by a run-off of sand and silt deposits. The optical illusion, off the south-west tip of the island, can be seen from a bird's eye view and is even present on Google maps. The island nation of Mauritius was first discovered by Arabic explorers and has since been colonised by the Portuguese, French, British and Dutch. Mauritius, which lies off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, became independent in 1968 and a republic in 1992. Dramatic: Aerial pictures appear to show an 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the tropical island of Mauritius . Trick: The 'vortex' is really an optical illusion and is caused by a build up of sand and silt deposits along the coast of Mauritius . Aerial view: The illusion can only be seen when looking from a bird's eye view and is even present on Google maps pictures . Tropical: The island of Mauritius was first discovered by Arabic explorers and has since been colonised by the Portuguese, French, British and Dutch . Island: Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa and near to Madagascar. It declared independence in 1968 and became a republic in 1992 . | Stunning aerial pictures appear to show a dramatic 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean near to Mauritius .
But the vanishing waterfall is really an optical illusion caused by sand and silt deposits along the coastline .
Illusion can be seen from a bird's eye view on the island's south-western tip and is even present on Google maps . | df8cfd5d04bcf733c482e419668e4aff06cb45c5 | <s>[INST] These are the stunning aerial images that appear to show an 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mauritius. But despite the appearance of an underwater waterfall along the coast of the tropical island, it is really an optical illusion. The illusion of the dramatic vortex has been created by a run-off of sand and silt deposits. The optical illusion, off the south-west tip of the island, can be seen from a bird's eye view and is even present on Google maps. The island nation of Mauritius was first discovered by Arabic explorers and has since been colonised by the Portuguese, French, British and Dutch. Mauritius, which lies off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, became independent in 1968 and a republic in 1992. Dramatic: Aerial pictures appear to show an 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the tropical island of Mauritius . Trick: The 'vortex' is really an optical illusion and is caused by a build up of sand and silt deposits along the coast of Mauritius . Aerial view: The illusion can only be seen when looking from a bird's eye view and is even present on Google maps pictures . Tropical: The island of Mauritius was first discovered by Arabic explorers and has since been colonised by the Portuguese, French, British and Dutch . Island: Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa and near to Madagascar. It declared independence in 1968 and became a republic in 1992 . [/INST] Stunning aerial pictures appear to show a dramatic 'underwater vortex' in the Indian Ocean near to Mauritius .
But the vanishing waterfall is really an optical illusion caused by sand and silt deposits along the coastline .
Illusion can be seen from a bird's eye view on the island's south-western tip and is even present on Google maps . </s> |
Lord Justice Beatson has criticised the RSPCA during a court case over the investigation of a pair of a dog breeders whose animals were unlawfully inspected by the charity's officers . The RSPCA has been rapped by a High Court judge over a botched investigation into dog breeders suspected of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. The trial of Deborah Fuller, 55, and Phil Sheldrake, 59, collapsed after it emerged the animal protection agency used the wrong warrant to enter the couple's property in Lawford, Essex. Senior judge Lord Justice Beatson today threw out an application by the RSPCA for judicial review of the decision to close the case - insisting it was important 'officers of the state' respected the restrictions on their powers. The RSPCA was challenging a decision of district judge Kenneth Sheraton at Colchester Magistrates' Court in June last year blocking the prosecution. Judge Sheraton excluded evidence obtained during a search of premises owned by Deborah Fuller, 55, and Phil Sheldrake, 59, who pleaded not guilty to 16 charges of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs and failing to take reasonable steps to meet their needs. The case related to 42 Ridgebacks and two Hamiltonstovare seized from Fuller and Sheldrake's house in Lawford, Essex, in August 2013, when RSPCA inspectors accompanied officers from Tendring Council and the police on to their property. The search led to RSPCA allegations that some 17 of the dogs were emaciated, six of them severely so, and one was suffering from a facial tumour. All the dogs are currently being looked after by the RSPCA. The trial was halted when it emerged that council officers had only obtained a search warrant to investigate complaints that the couple had caused a 'statutory nuisance' because of the noise of the dogs barking and the smell coming from faeces that had not been cleared up. Judge Sheraton found there was no warrant issued allowing an inspection of the condition of the dogs. The judge put down to 'inexperience and misunderstanding rather than malicious intent' that Fuller was advised that the EPA warrant permitted inspection of the dogs when it clearly did not. The RSPCA applied to the High Court in London for judicial review, arguing that even if the 'dominant purpose' of the warrant granted under the EPA was to investigate a possible statutory nuisance, there was still scope for dogs found to be in poor condition to be seized and a criminal prosecution brought. The RSPCA went to the High Court to have the botched prosecution reviewed, but its claims were rejected . Dismissing the argument Lord Justice Beatson, sitting with Mr Justice Blake, said local council officers and the RSPCA had gone on to premises 'intent on carrying out a search for purposes for which they had not been authorised'. Lord Justice Beatson said it was the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and important to continue observing legal restrictions on 'officers of the state' - and bodies like the RSPCA acting with them - entering private land. He said the case involved 'officers of the state aided by a well-funded charity, which does excellent work in many cases, using the power of the state to compulsorily enter land'. He added: 'It is incumbent on officers of the state, and those who assist them in this way, to take care that the principle of legality that has protected us well over many centuries is observed'. | Trial of two dog breeders accused of neglect collapsed over warrant row .
RSPCA did not have the necessary powers to inspect the animals .
Agency went to High Court to have magistrates decision reviewed .
But senior judge throws out claims, backing restrictions on officers . | 3f1767b74533edbfbbe5b796f5c39e3cf0a6cba7 | <s>[INST] Lord Justice Beatson has criticised the RSPCA during a court case over the investigation of a pair of a dog breeders whose animals were unlawfully inspected by the charity's officers . The RSPCA has been rapped by a High Court judge over a botched investigation into dog breeders suspected of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. The trial of Deborah Fuller, 55, and Phil Sheldrake, 59, collapsed after it emerged the animal protection agency used the wrong warrant to enter the couple's property in Lawford, Essex. Senior judge Lord Justice Beatson today threw out an application by the RSPCA for judicial review of the decision to close the case - insisting it was important 'officers of the state' respected the restrictions on their powers. The RSPCA was challenging a decision of district judge Kenneth Sheraton at Colchester Magistrates' Court in June last year blocking the prosecution. Judge Sheraton excluded evidence obtained during a search of premises owned by Deborah Fuller, 55, and Phil Sheldrake, 59, who pleaded not guilty to 16 charges of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs and failing to take reasonable steps to meet their needs. The case related to 42 Ridgebacks and two Hamiltonstovare seized from Fuller and Sheldrake's house in Lawford, Essex, in August 2013, when RSPCA inspectors accompanied officers from Tendring Council and the police on to their property. The search led to RSPCA allegations that some 17 of the dogs were emaciated, six of them severely so, and one was suffering from a facial tumour. All the dogs are currently being looked after by the RSPCA. The trial was halted when it emerged that council officers had only obtained a search warrant to investigate complaints that the couple had caused a 'statutory nuisance' because of the noise of the dogs barking and the smell coming from faeces that had not been cleared up. Judge Sheraton found there was no warrant issued allowing an inspection of the condition of the dogs. The judge put down to 'inexperience and misunderstanding rather than malicious intent' that Fuller was advised that the EPA warrant permitted inspection of the dogs when it clearly did not. The RSPCA applied to the High Court in London for judicial review, arguing that even if the 'dominant purpose' of the warrant granted under the EPA was to investigate a possible statutory nuisance, there was still scope for dogs found to be in poor condition to be seized and a criminal prosecution brought. The RSPCA went to the High Court to have the botched prosecution reviewed, but its claims were rejected . Dismissing the argument Lord Justice Beatson, sitting with Mr Justice Blake, said local council officers and the RSPCA had gone on to premises 'intent on carrying out a search for purposes for which they had not been authorised'. Lord Justice Beatson said it was the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and important to continue observing legal restrictions on 'officers of the state' - and bodies like the RSPCA acting with them - entering private land. He said the case involved 'officers of the state aided by a well-funded charity, which does excellent work in many cases, using the power of the state to compulsorily enter land'. He added: 'It is incumbent on officers of the state, and those who assist them in this way, to take care that the principle of legality that has protected us well over many centuries is observed'. [/INST] Trial of two dog breeders accused of neglect collapsed over warrant row .
RSPCA did not have the necessary powers to inspect the animals .
Agency went to High Court to have magistrates decision reviewed .
But senior judge throws out claims, backing restrictions on officers . </s> |
Archaeologists have discovered the long lost remains of Miguel de Cervantes - the author of Don Quixote . Archaeologists have discovered the long lost remains of Miguel de Cervantes - the author of Don Quixote- in a Madrid chapel. Forensic scientists said they found the bones of the famous Spanish writer and his family in Madrid's Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians. The author of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha,' considered the most influential work of Spanish literature, was buried in 1616 and the church was later rebuilt. But his remains were moved into the new building in the late 17th Century, and disappeared. His bones were lost for centuries until earlier this year when archaeologists used 3D scanners, infrared cameras and ground-penetrating radar to discover a forgotten crypt under the building. Inside the niche, they found the lid of a coffin with the initials MC - for Miguel de Cervantes - and bones of at least ten people were also found inside the niche. Researchers said separating and identifying his badly damaged remains will be difficult but work is underway to recover his bones. Although there is no genetic proof at this stage, the team of anthropologists and archaeologists said they were confident of the claim on the basis of the documentary research they carried out. 'The remains are in a bad state of conservation and do not allow us to do an individual identification of Miguel de Cervantes,' forensic scientist Almudena Garcia Rubio told the BBC. Scroll down for video . 'But we are sure what the historical sources say is the burial of Miguel de Cervantes and the other people buried with him is what we have found.' Discovery: Experts analyse bones to find the remains of the 17th Century author Miguel de Cervantes at the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid . On one of the wooden fragments the initials 'MC' can be clearly seen; investigators also discovered bones which they have determined belong to the late author Miguel de Cervantes . Cervantes was 69 when he died in 1616 and in accordance with his wishes, he was buried in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter. 1547: Born near Madrid . 1571: Shot and wounded at Battle of Lepanto . 1575: Captured and enslaved for five years in Algiers . 1605: Publishes first part of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. 1615: Cervantes published the second part of his celebrated work . 1616: Cervantes dies aged 68, from suspected diabetes and with just six teeth remaining. He is buried at Convent of Barefoot Trinitarians . 1673: His remains are lost went when the convent is rebuilt . 2015: His tomb is rediscovered . His remains were then lost for centuries after his bones mysteriously went missing in 1673 when building works was done at the convent. Investigators were able to use clues from the author's own stories to help them identify the remains. Shortly before his death Cervantes wrote that he only has six teeth, but the most obvious marks were his battle wounds. In 1571, the writer was injured in the Battle of Lepanto, which pitted Ottoman Turkish forces against the Holy League, led by Spain. Aboard the ship La Marquesa, Cervantes was hit with three musket shots, two in the chest and one in his hand. Investigator Luis Avial told a news conference on Tuesday that Cervantes would be reburied 'with full honours' in the same convent after a new tomb had been built, according to his wishes. 'Cervantes asked to be buried there and there he should stay,' said Luis Avial, georadar expert on the search team. Excavation: A team of archaeologists and anthropologists take notes after starting the excavation work after identifying three unrecorded and unidentified graves in the chapel's crypt last January . Experts searching for the lost remains of the author of Don Quixote found wooden fragments of a casket bearing his initials with bones in and around them in a crypt in Madrid . The convent's religious order helped pay for his ransom after he was captured by pirates and held prisoner for five years in Algiers. He spent several months in a hospital in Sicily, but managed to recover. Cervantes is a towering figure in Spanish culture. His novel 'The Adventures of the Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha' changed Spanish literature. The crypt will be opened to the public next year for the first time in centuries to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death. Experts pick through the broken coffins and dirt looking for bone fragments and other evidence . A plaque commemorating Cervantes on the Convent of Trinitarians in Madrid where he was buried . Don Quixote was the magnum opus of Miguel de Cervantes and was published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615. It is considered the most influential work of Spanish literature and one of the greatest works of fiction ever published. The book is also believed be one of the most widely read and translated books in the world. Cervantes influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is often referred to as 'the language of Cervantes'. The author died in 1616 at the age of 69. In accordance with his wishes, Cervantes was buried in in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter. His bones went missing in 1673 when work was undertaken at the convent. They were thought to have initially been taken to another convent before being returned. | Miguel de Cervantes was buried in 1616 in the Literary Quarter in Madrid .
His remains went missing centuries ago when work was done to convent .
In January a coffin lid with initial MC and bodies of 10 people were found .
Forensic scientists now say the find is the missing remains of Cervantes . | dfd202012bd6d5678e2a42b08d6b5b439918704c | <s>[INST] Archaeologists have discovered the long lost remains of Miguel de Cervantes - the author of Don Quixote . Archaeologists have discovered the long lost remains of Miguel de Cervantes - the author of Don Quixote- in a Madrid chapel. Forensic scientists said they found the bones of the famous Spanish writer and his family in Madrid's Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians. The author of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha,' considered the most influential work of Spanish literature, was buried in 1616 and the church was later rebuilt. But his remains were moved into the new building in the late 17th Century, and disappeared. His bones were lost for centuries until earlier this year when archaeologists used 3D scanners, infrared cameras and ground-penetrating radar to discover a forgotten crypt under the building. Inside the niche, they found the lid of a coffin with the initials MC - for Miguel de Cervantes - and bones of at least ten people were also found inside the niche. Researchers said separating and identifying his badly damaged remains will be difficult but work is underway to recover his bones. Although there is no genetic proof at this stage, the team of anthropologists and archaeologists said they were confident of the claim on the basis of the documentary research they carried out. 'The remains are in a bad state of conservation and do not allow us to do an individual identification of Miguel de Cervantes,' forensic scientist Almudena Garcia Rubio told the BBC. Scroll down for video . 'But we are sure what the historical sources say is the burial of Miguel de Cervantes and the other people buried with him is what we have found.' Discovery: Experts analyse bones to find the remains of the 17th Century author Miguel de Cervantes at the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid . On one of the wooden fragments the initials 'MC' can be clearly seen; investigators also discovered bones which they have determined belong to the late author Miguel de Cervantes . Cervantes was 69 when he died in 1616 and in accordance with his wishes, he was buried in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter. 1547: Born near Madrid . 1571: Shot and wounded at Battle of Lepanto . 1575: Captured and enslaved for five years in Algiers . 1605: Publishes first part of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. 1615: Cervantes published the second part of his celebrated work . 1616: Cervantes dies aged 68, from suspected diabetes and with just six teeth remaining. He is buried at Convent of Barefoot Trinitarians . 1673: His remains are lost went when the convent is rebuilt . 2015: His tomb is rediscovered . His remains were then lost for centuries after his bones mysteriously went missing in 1673 when building works was done at the convent. Investigators were able to use clues from the author's own stories to help them identify the remains. Shortly before his death Cervantes wrote that he only has six teeth, but the most obvious marks were his battle wounds. In 1571, the writer was injured in the Battle of Lepanto, which pitted Ottoman Turkish forces against the Holy League, led by Spain. Aboard the ship La Marquesa, Cervantes was hit with three musket shots, two in the chest and one in his hand. Investigator Luis Avial told a news conference on Tuesday that Cervantes would be reburied 'with full honours' in the same convent after a new tomb had been built, according to his wishes. 'Cervantes asked to be buried there and there he should stay,' said Luis Avial, georadar expert on the search team. Excavation: A team of archaeologists and anthropologists take notes after starting the excavation work after identifying three unrecorded and unidentified graves in the chapel's crypt last January . Experts searching for the lost remains of the author of Don Quixote found wooden fragments of a casket bearing his initials with bones in and around them in a crypt in Madrid . The convent's religious order helped pay for his ransom after he was captured by pirates and held prisoner for five years in Algiers. He spent several months in a hospital in Sicily, but managed to recover. Cervantes is a towering figure in Spanish culture. His novel 'The Adventures of the Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha' changed Spanish literature. The crypt will be opened to the public next year for the first time in centuries to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death. Experts pick through the broken coffins and dirt looking for bone fragments and other evidence . A plaque commemorating Cervantes on the Convent of Trinitarians in Madrid where he was buried . Don Quixote was the magnum opus of Miguel de Cervantes and was published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615. It is considered the most influential work of Spanish literature and one of the greatest works of fiction ever published. The book is also believed be one of the most widely read and translated books in the world. Cervantes influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is often referred to as 'the language of Cervantes'. The author died in 1616 at the age of 69. In accordance with his wishes, Cervantes was buried in in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter. His bones went missing in 1673 when work was undertaken at the convent. They were thought to have initially been taken to another convent before being returned. [/INST] Miguel de Cervantes was buried in 1616 in the Literary Quarter in Madrid .
His remains went missing centuries ago when work was done to convent .
In January a coffin lid with initial MC and bodies of 10 people were found .
Forensic scientists now say the find is the missing remains of Cervantes . </s> |
If history and a tilt at the career grand slam at the Masters seems a world away for Rory McIlroy amidst the water torture of Doral, then this is the week when it will all come into blessed focus. Forget the frustrated figure he cut on Friday when he created a YouTube highlight with his highland toss of his three iron into one of the many hazards that give the Blue Monster its name. This week it will all feel like stale news when he makes the ultimate golfing road trip. How does a couple of days behind closed doors at Augusta sound, with your dad for company, a couple of mates, a club member who knows all the course secrets and an athlete who is even more celebrated in America than the world No1? Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the sixth at the the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Saturday . McIlroy plans to link up with four-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady at Augusta . All that awaits the 25-year-old as he combines a bit of rest and recreation with a touch of sharp prep work with the first major of the season now just a month away. ‘To be honest, Augusta National is probably even nicer without the crowds than it is during the Masters, so it’s going to be a great experience,’ he said. The much-decorated athlete? None other than Tom Brady, quarterback with the New England Patriots and a four-time Super Bowl champion. He has played Augusta once before and shot a 77, so he is clearly no mean competitor. For a massive fan of virtually every sport like McIlroy, the appeal of linking up with Brady is obvious. As for the club member, Jeff Knox accompanied McIlroy when he was first man out in the third round of the Masters last year. Acting as marker, the 52 year old actually outscored him shooting 70 to McIlroy’s 71, with the latter describing Knox’s performance on the greens as ‘the best I have ever seen at Augusta’. World No 1 McIlroy threw a club into the water in frustration after more erratic play on Friday . It is not rocket science, therefore, as to why McIlroy would seek him out in a more friendly setting in an attempt to pick his brain. At the season’s first major, McIlroy will be attempting to complete not only the career grand slam but a third major victory in a row, following his successes in The Open and the USPGA last year. As for Doral and the WGC-Cadillac Championship, McIlroy began his third round yesterday eight shots adrift of the leader JB Holmes. He actually made up three strokes on Holmes on Friday despite his three iron following his golf ball into the water at the par-five eighth. McIlroy played a lot better once he had let off steam, with the result that there were only nine players ahead of him at the halfway stage. Among them were some powerful hitters, including Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Bubba Watson. Welshman Jamie Donaldson was ninth. Australian Adam Scott turned in a remarkable opening two rounds to be just three off the lead. The Australian was not only playing his first tournament for three months, he was using a standard-length putter for the first time in four years. | Rory McIlroy created a YouTube highlight by throwing club into water .
World No 1 to spend a couple of days behind closed doors at Augusta . | 2d79230bb65ba9116a2ec5f690b4c3e5ad5459e9 | <s>[INST] If history and a tilt at the career grand slam at the Masters seems a world away for Rory McIlroy amidst the water torture of Doral, then this is the week when it will all come into blessed focus. Forget the frustrated figure he cut on Friday when he created a YouTube highlight with his highland toss of his three iron into one of the many hazards that give the Blue Monster its name. This week it will all feel like stale news when he makes the ultimate golfing road trip. How does a couple of days behind closed doors at Augusta sound, with your dad for company, a couple of mates, a club member who knows all the course secrets and an athlete who is even more celebrated in America than the world No1? Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the sixth at the the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Saturday . McIlroy plans to link up with four-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady at Augusta . All that awaits the 25-year-old as he combines a bit of rest and recreation with a touch of sharp prep work with the first major of the season now just a month away. ‘To be honest, Augusta National is probably even nicer without the crowds than it is during the Masters, so it’s going to be a great experience,’ he said. The much-decorated athlete? None other than Tom Brady, quarterback with the New England Patriots and a four-time Super Bowl champion. He has played Augusta once before and shot a 77, so he is clearly no mean competitor. For a massive fan of virtually every sport like McIlroy, the appeal of linking up with Brady is obvious. As for the club member, Jeff Knox accompanied McIlroy when he was first man out in the third round of the Masters last year. Acting as marker, the 52 year old actually outscored him shooting 70 to McIlroy’s 71, with the latter describing Knox’s performance on the greens as ‘the best I have ever seen at Augusta’. World No 1 McIlroy threw a club into the water in frustration after more erratic play on Friday . It is not rocket science, therefore, as to why McIlroy would seek him out in a more friendly setting in an attempt to pick his brain. At the season’s first major, McIlroy will be attempting to complete not only the career grand slam but a third major victory in a row, following his successes in The Open and the USPGA last year. As for Doral and the WGC-Cadillac Championship, McIlroy began his third round yesterday eight shots adrift of the leader JB Holmes. He actually made up three strokes on Holmes on Friday despite his three iron following his golf ball into the water at the par-five eighth. McIlroy played a lot better once he had let off steam, with the result that there were only nine players ahead of him at the halfway stage. Among them were some powerful hitters, including Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Bubba Watson. Welshman Jamie Donaldson was ninth. Australian Adam Scott turned in a remarkable opening two rounds to be just three off the lead. The Australian was not only playing his first tournament for three months, he was using a standard-length putter for the first time in four years. [/INST] Rory McIlroy created a YouTube highlight by throwing club into water .
World No 1 to spend a couple of days behind closed doors at Augusta . </s> |
(CNN)The UK's Metropolitan Police has summoned five football fans to answer allegations of racism. It relates to an incident captured on camera, prior to Chelsea's European Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain last month. In the French capital before the match an apparent group of Chelsea fans are caught on camera, appearing to prevent a black man boarding the Paris Metro. The video, widely shared on social media, also depicted the group of men chanting: "We're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it." The man in the video was blocked several times from boarding the train and shoved off at least twice. He was later identified as Souleymane S, a 33-year-old Parisian on his way home from work. London's Met Police had appealed for help to identify those responsible but in a statement released Wednesday, said five men were due in court later this month. It read: "On 10 March and 11 March, the Metropolitan Police Service served summonses on five men involved in incidents on the Paris Metro before the Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea Champions League fixture on Tuesday 17 February. "They have been summonsed to appear at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 25 March regarding a police application for football banning orders." The authorities have not identified any of the alleged perpetrators. Chelsea were quick to condemn the group, saying in a statement after the incident that the chanting was "abhorrent" and something that "has no place in football or society." Manager Jose Mourinho said he was "ashamed" by the flashpoint, while the club moved quickly to suspend the five men involved. It said they faced a life ban should they be found guilty. "I watched the image the next day, I didn't want to watch again, I watched only once," Mourinho told reporters a few days after the match in Paris. "It is enough for me, it is sad enough for me. It is a humiliation for that gentleman, I imagine myself in that same situation, I want to go home after a day of work and a couple of guys they kick me out of my public transport." A club spokesperson also confirmed that Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was "disgusted" by the incident whilst French President Francois Hollande personally spoke to Souleymane. Chelsea invited him to attend the return fixture at Stamford Bridge but he declined the offer. "I won't go," he was quoted as saying by French radio station RTL. "They can't buy me with a little piece of paper. I'm not a child. "I don't want to sit in that stadium next to those people who pushed me. I still hear the voices of those people who pushed me because of the color of my skin." Football banning orders can last for between three and ten years, and any breach can result in a criminal offense, with a prison sentence of up to six months. | UK's Metropolitan Police summon five people to answer allegations of racism .
The group, believed to be Chelsea fans, abused a black man on Paris Metro .
Video of the incident showed a black man being prevented from boarding a train .
Chelsea has suspended five fans and will issue life bans if they are found guilty . | 84af8c29d60894882743d38105aacf598ea349c0 | <s>[INST] (CNN)The UK's Metropolitan Police has summoned five football fans to answer allegations of racism. It relates to an incident captured on camera, prior to Chelsea's European Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain last month. In the French capital before the match an apparent group of Chelsea fans are caught on camera, appearing to prevent a black man boarding the Paris Metro. The video, widely shared on social media, also depicted the group of men chanting: "We're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it." The man in the video was blocked several times from boarding the train and shoved off at least twice. He was later identified as Souleymane S, a 33-year-old Parisian on his way home from work. London's Met Police had appealed for help to identify those responsible but in a statement released Wednesday, said five men were due in court later this month. It read: "On 10 March and 11 March, the Metropolitan Police Service served summonses on five men involved in incidents on the Paris Metro before the Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea Champions League fixture on Tuesday 17 February. "They have been summonsed to appear at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 25 March regarding a police application for football banning orders." The authorities have not identified any of the alleged perpetrators. Chelsea were quick to condemn the group, saying in a statement after the incident that the chanting was "abhorrent" and something that "has no place in football or society." Manager Jose Mourinho said he was "ashamed" by the flashpoint, while the club moved quickly to suspend the five men involved. It said they faced a life ban should they be found guilty. "I watched the image the next day, I didn't want to watch again, I watched only once," Mourinho told reporters a few days after the match in Paris. "It is enough for me, it is sad enough for me. It is a humiliation for that gentleman, I imagine myself in that same situation, I want to go home after a day of work and a couple of guys they kick me out of my public transport." A club spokesperson also confirmed that Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was "disgusted" by the incident whilst French President Francois Hollande personally spoke to Souleymane. Chelsea invited him to attend the return fixture at Stamford Bridge but he declined the offer. "I won't go," he was quoted as saying by French radio station RTL. "They can't buy me with a little piece of paper. I'm not a child. "I don't want to sit in that stadium next to those people who pushed me. I still hear the voices of those people who pushed me because of the color of my skin." Football banning orders can last for between three and ten years, and any breach can result in a criminal offense, with a prison sentence of up to six months. [/INST] UK's Metropolitan Police summon five people to answer allegations of racism .
The group, believed to be Chelsea fans, abused a black man on Paris Metro .
Video of the incident showed a black man being prevented from boarding a train .
Chelsea has suspended five fans and will issue life bans if they are found guilty . </s> |
A woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye she will miraculously be able to see again. The elderly Japanese woman underwent the four hour procedure at the Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii on Tuesday and is the first person to receive the implant in the Asia Pacific region. The woman's identity will not be released. CBS reports that the bionic eye only works for those who have the hereditary disease, retinitis pigmentosa which causes vision impairment. Scroll down for video . Groundbreaking surgery: A woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye implanted on Tuesday she will be able to see again . Blind: The Japanese woman, 72, has been blind for two years due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa . Dr. Gregg Kokame, who performed the operation, said that the bionic eye will help the woman start to see motion and different shades of grey. 'She'll actually start to see motion, actually start to see somebody walk into the room and be able to see different shades of grey,' Kokame said. The device which was approved by the food and drug administration costs $144,000 but was covered by Medicare for the patient, reported ABC. Before the surgery the woman was only able to perceive some light and was otherwise totally blind. The surgical team restored the woman's vision by implanting a microelectrode array to the surface of the woman's retina that then connects wirelessly to a camera connected to a pair of glasses. The woman will not able to see very close details or any color but she may someday have a broader range of vision as the technology advances. New light: The woman won't be able to see color but she will be able to detect motion and prior to her surgery was barely able to detect light . Camera eye: The bionic eye sends signals to the brain through glasses that have a camera and as the technology improves the woman will be able to see more and more . The woman will be able to use her new device in two weeks after she is fully healed from the surgery. 'She was in very good spirits, ‘Kokame said. 'She's a very pleasant, very strong lady. She's looking forward to having the implant turned on.' Bionic eye implant inventor Dr. Mark Humayan told Hawaii News Now that he hopes the device will evolve to assist more patients. 'We have hundreds of millions of photo receptors in our eye, hundreds of millions, and with only 60 pixels patients who were completely blind can see large objects, can tell a table from a chair or a knife from a fork or a plate so it's very exciting to see what the brain is able to fill in,' Humayan said. Medical expert: 'She'll actually start to see motion, actually start to see somebody walk into the room and be able to see different shades of grey,' Dr. Kokame said . First of its kind: The procedure conducted on Tuesday was the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and took over 25 years to develop . | A Japanese woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye she will be able to see again .
The woman underwent the four hour procedure on Tuesday and is the first person to receive the implant in the Asia Pacific region .
The bionic eye only works for those who have the hereditary disease, retinitis pigmentosa which causes vision impairment .
Woman won't be able to see colors but she will be able to detect motion . | ba3457f5d3703150767c4a053835e723d5403c32 | <s>[INST] A woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye she will miraculously be able to see again. The elderly Japanese woman underwent the four hour procedure at the Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii on Tuesday and is the first person to receive the implant in the Asia Pacific region. The woman's identity will not be released. CBS reports that the bionic eye only works for those who have the hereditary disease, retinitis pigmentosa which causes vision impairment. Scroll down for video . Groundbreaking surgery: A woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye implanted on Tuesday she will be able to see again . Blind: The Japanese woman, 72, has been blind for two years due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa . Dr. Gregg Kokame, who performed the operation, said that the bionic eye will help the woman start to see motion and different shades of grey. 'She'll actually start to see motion, actually start to see somebody walk into the room and be able to see different shades of grey,' Kokame said. The device which was approved by the food and drug administration costs $144,000 but was covered by Medicare for the patient, reported ABC. Before the surgery the woman was only able to perceive some light and was otherwise totally blind. The surgical team restored the woman's vision by implanting a microelectrode array to the surface of the woman's retina that then connects wirelessly to a camera connected to a pair of glasses. The woman will not able to see very close details or any color but she may someday have a broader range of vision as the technology advances. New light: The woman won't be able to see color but she will be able to detect motion and prior to her surgery was barely able to detect light . Camera eye: The bionic eye sends signals to the brain through glasses that have a camera and as the technology improves the woman will be able to see more and more . The woman will be able to use her new device in two weeks after she is fully healed from the surgery. 'She was in very good spirits, ‘Kokame said. 'She's a very pleasant, very strong lady. She's looking forward to having the implant turned on.' Bionic eye implant inventor Dr. Mark Humayan told Hawaii News Now that he hopes the device will evolve to assist more patients. 'We have hundreds of millions of photo receptors in our eye, hundreds of millions, and with only 60 pixels patients who were completely blind can see large objects, can tell a table from a chair or a knife from a fork or a plate so it's very exciting to see what the brain is able to fill in,' Humayan said. Medical expert: 'She'll actually start to see motion, actually start to see somebody walk into the room and be able to see different shades of grey,' Dr. Kokame said . First of its kind: The procedure conducted on Tuesday was the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and took over 25 years to develop . [/INST] A Japanese woman, 72, from Honolulu has been blind for over two years but thanks to her new bionic eye she will be able to see again .
The woman underwent the four hour procedure on Tuesday and is the first person to receive the implant in the Asia Pacific region .
The bionic eye only works for those who have the hereditary disease, retinitis pigmentosa which causes vision impairment .
Woman won't be able to see colors but she will be able to detect motion . </s> |
Shon Handrahan, 31, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to sending nude photographs of his estranged wife . A Utah man who pleaded guilty to sending nude photographs of his estranged wife to her acquaintances has been sentenced to 60 days in jail. Shon Handrahan, 31, said he wasn't in his right mind when he sent the graphic images, which were accompanied with the words 'what do you think of your little angel now?', in 2012. Handrahan texted the images after his estranged wife ignored at least 100 text messages from him, some of which were threatening, according to authorities. 'I'm really sorry for what I've done,' Handrahan said in court on Tuesday. 'If I had been in the right mind, I wouldn't have done it.' Handrahan has already served 90 days in jail for the offense. Handrahan's case spurred Utah lawmakers to pass a new revenge porn bill that forbids the sharing of intimate images without the consent of the person pictured. A first offense is considered a misdemeanor, and repeat offenses are felonies. Handrahan was charged under old statutes - before the new law took effect. Handrahan texted numerous images with the tag line 'what do you think of your little angel now?' after his estranged wife ignored at least 100 text messages from him, according to authorities . Prosecutor Nathan Lyon wanted more jail time, saying he didn't see Handrahan 'accepting' much responsibility. 'This wasn't something he did all of a sudden,' Lyon said. 'This was something that had been building up all day long.' Defense attorney Edward Brass argued Handrahan accepted responsibility when he agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors last month. Handrahan pleaded guilty to distributing pornographic material and electronic communication harassment. The couple have since divorced. Handrahan's now ex-wife supported the deal and wanted to revolve the case quickly due to public attention her case was receiving, according to Lyon. Salt Lake City Democratic Representative Marie Poulson pushed for the revenge porn law, saying the practice most often targets women and can cause some to lose their jobs. ‘These things are used to harm the other individual, to ruin their life or destroy them personally with their jobs or their families,' she told the Salt Lake Tribune. Thirteen states, including Utah, have passed laws to punish revenge porn in the past two years, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. | Shon Handrahan, 31, sent the graphic images after his now ex-wife ignored at least 100 text messages he sent her, according to authorities .
Last month Handrahan pleaded guilty to distributing pornographic material and electronic communication harassment .
His case inspired Utah lawmakers to pass a revenge porn bill that prohibits the sharing of intimate images without consent of person pictured . | c00f12ee3d8e29fa012f0edaa4982c8713f39d3d | <s>[INST] Shon Handrahan, 31, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to sending nude photographs of his estranged wife . A Utah man who pleaded guilty to sending nude photographs of his estranged wife to her acquaintances has been sentenced to 60 days in jail. Shon Handrahan, 31, said he wasn't in his right mind when he sent the graphic images, which were accompanied with the words 'what do you think of your little angel now?', in 2012. Handrahan texted the images after his estranged wife ignored at least 100 text messages from him, some of which were threatening, according to authorities. 'I'm really sorry for what I've done,' Handrahan said in court on Tuesday. 'If I had been in the right mind, I wouldn't have done it.' Handrahan has already served 90 days in jail for the offense. Handrahan's case spurred Utah lawmakers to pass a new revenge porn bill that forbids the sharing of intimate images without the consent of the person pictured. A first offense is considered a misdemeanor, and repeat offenses are felonies. Handrahan was charged under old statutes - before the new law took effect. Handrahan texted numerous images with the tag line 'what do you think of your little angel now?' after his estranged wife ignored at least 100 text messages from him, according to authorities . Prosecutor Nathan Lyon wanted more jail time, saying he didn't see Handrahan 'accepting' much responsibility. 'This wasn't something he did all of a sudden,' Lyon said. 'This was something that had been building up all day long.' Defense attorney Edward Brass argued Handrahan accepted responsibility when he agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors last month. Handrahan pleaded guilty to distributing pornographic material and electronic communication harassment. The couple have since divorced. Handrahan's now ex-wife supported the deal and wanted to revolve the case quickly due to public attention her case was receiving, according to Lyon. Salt Lake City Democratic Representative Marie Poulson pushed for the revenge porn law, saying the practice most often targets women and can cause some to lose their jobs. ‘These things are used to harm the other individual, to ruin their life or destroy them personally with their jobs or their families,' she told the Salt Lake Tribune. Thirteen states, including Utah, have passed laws to punish revenge porn in the past two years, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. [/INST] Shon Handrahan, 31, sent the graphic images after his now ex-wife ignored at least 100 text messages he sent her, according to authorities .
Last month Handrahan pleaded guilty to distributing pornographic material and electronic communication harassment .
His case inspired Utah lawmakers to pass a revenge porn bill that prohibits the sharing of intimate images without consent of person pictured . </s> |
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Belgium's forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers through injury. Romelu Lukaku limped off in Sunday's 2-1 win at QPR with a hamstring problem which manager Roberto Martinez hoped would prove just to be cramp. However, the Belgian Football Association has announced Lukaku and Anderlecht midfielder Steven Defour will not feature against Cyprus on Saturday or Israel the following Tuesday. Everton striker Romelu Lukaku feels his hamstring during his side's win against QPR on Sunday . Lukaku, pictured walking down the Loftus Road tunnel, will miss Belgium's upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers . '@steven-defour35 & @RomeluLukaku9 are out for #belcyp & #isrbel,' said a message posted on Twitter by both the Belgian FA and coach Marc Wilmots. Lukaku has played 44 matches for club and country this season, scoring 18 times in 42 appearances for Everton. Reports have linked Wolfsburg, who Everton beat twice in the Europa League group stage, with a move for the striker but manager Roberto Martinez insists the Belgian international will not be leaving for the Bundesliga's second-placed side or any others. 'It has been impressive to see him grow in the last 10, 12 months and obviously we would love to see him grow with us in the long run. That would be the objective,' the Spaniard told the Liverpool Echo. Lukaku controls the ball under pressure from Nedum Onuoha and Steven Caulker at Loftus Road . Former Chelsea striker Lukaku has 18 goals in 42 games this season since joining from Chelsea last summer . 'The time he has been having with the team has been very impressive and we are going to see him develop into a special footballer. 'Romelu has been incredible and we made a big investment in him. 'He is only 21 and his goalscoring record is incredible, but I always highlight his attitude, day-to-day, and wanting to be the best. 'You are looking at a player now that can play Thursday and Sunday, he can take responsibility, he can take footballing concepts on.' | Romelu Lukaku was substituted in Everton's win against QPR on Sunday .
The striker will miss Belgium's games against Cyprus and Israel .
Everton's next Premier League game is against Southampton on April 4 . | d9e692b41f2b01c037a399b244cd5c8b2012f4b9 | <s>[INST] Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Belgium's forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers through injury. Romelu Lukaku limped off in Sunday's 2-1 win at QPR with a hamstring problem which manager Roberto Martinez hoped would prove just to be cramp. However, the Belgian Football Association has announced Lukaku and Anderlecht midfielder Steven Defour will not feature against Cyprus on Saturday or Israel the following Tuesday. Everton striker Romelu Lukaku feels his hamstring during his side's win against QPR on Sunday . Lukaku, pictured walking down the Loftus Road tunnel, will miss Belgium's upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers . '@steven-defour35 & @RomeluLukaku9 are out for #belcyp & #isrbel,' said a message posted on Twitter by both the Belgian FA and coach Marc Wilmots. Lukaku has played 44 matches for club and country this season, scoring 18 times in 42 appearances for Everton. Reports have linked Wolfsburg, who Everton beat twice in the Europa League group stage, with a move for the striker but manager Roberto Martinez insists the Belgian international will not be leaving for the Bundesliga's second-placed side or any others. 'It has been impressive to see him grow in the last 10, 12 months and obviously we would love to see him grow with us in the long run. That would be the objective,' the Spaniard told the Liverpool Echo. Lukaku controls the ball under pressure from Nedum Onuoha and Steven Caulker at Loftus Road . Former Chelsea striker Lukaku has 18 goals in 42 games this season since joining from Chelsea last summer . 'The time he has been having with the team has been very impressive and we are going to see him develop into a special footballer. 'Romelu has been incredible and we made a big investment in him. 'He is only 21 and his goalscoring record is incredible, but I always highlight his attitude, day-to-day, and wanting to be the best. 'You are looking at a player now that can play Thursday and Sunday, he can take responsibility, he can take footballing concepts on.' [/INST] Romelu Lukaku was substituted in Everton's win against QPR on Sunday .
The striker will miss Belgium's games against Cyprus and Israel .
Everton's next Premier League game is against Southampton on April 4 . </s> |
London (CNN)British Prime Minister David Cameron formally asked Queen Elizabeth II to dissolve his country's Parliament on Monday, opening the way for campaigning ahead of the May 7 general election. The procedural step means there are officially no members of Parliament until it reconvenes on May 18 for the swearing-in of members and the official state opening of Parliament on May 27. Addressing media outside the official prime ministerial residence at 10 Downing St., Cameron said that Britain had been "on the brink" when he came into office. "Of course, we haven't fixed everything, but Britain is back on her feet again." Cameron said the nation faced "a stark choice" in 38 days. "The next Prime Minister walking through that door will be me or (Labour Party leader) Ed Miliband," he said. "You can choose an economy that grows, that creates jobs, that generates the money to ensure a properly funded and improving NHS (National Health Service) ... and a government that will cut taxes for 30 million hard-working people ... or you can choose the economic chaos of Ed Miliband's Britain," Cameron said. "After five years of effort and sacrifice, Britain is on the right track. This election is about moving forward -- and as Prime Minister here at No. 10 that's what I will deliver." Miliband launched Labour's Business Manifesto on Monday, saying that a second Conservative term would threaten Britain's EU membership and pose "a clear and present danger" to British firms and prosperity. "There are two futures on offer at this election," Miliband said. "To carry on with a Conservative plan based on the idea that as long as the richest and most powerful succeed, everyone else will be OK. Or a Labour plan, a better plan, that says it is only when working people succeed that Britain succeeds." Miliband also referenced Cameron's March 23 announcement that the Conservative leader had ruled out standing for a third term -- before the election that will decide whether he even gets a second term in the top job -- saying the Conservative candidates would be "vying against each other for who can be the most extreme on Europe." Cameron and his Conservative Party won the last election in 2010, but not by enough to go into government alone. Without a majority in Parliament, a government becomes dependent on MPs, or lawmakers, from other parties to get its program voted through the House of Commons, the chamber that passes laws and legislation. For five years, Cameron has been governing in coalition with the UK's third party, the Liberal Democrats. Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat leader and deputy prime minister, has mostly backed Cameron in parliamentary debates against Labour's Miliband. "For the first time ever, the Liberal Democrats go into this campaign with a record of action in government to be extremely proud of," Clegg said Monday. "We have kept the government in the center ground and shown that we are the only party that can build a stronger economy and a fairer society." The right-wing UK Independence Party, or UKIP, which has pledged to take the UK out of the European Union, has made massive gains in the past year -- mostly at the expense of Cameron's Conservatives. Last year, in a backlash against the EU, UKIP caused a political earthquake and won elections to the European Parliament in Britain, and some commentators have likened its impact on UK politics to that of the tea party in the United States. It is unclear how UKIP will perform in the May 7 UK general election. Some of its supporters appeared to be casting protest votes last year and could return to the established Conservative and Labour parties when more is at stake. On Monday, UKIP leader Nigel Farage tweeted: "UKIP is the party of real change for real people. If you #VoteUKIP on May 7th, you'll get MPs willing to hold the government to account." Meanwhile, in Scotland, the September independence referendum (which narrowly failed) so reinvigorated the Scottish National Party that it could hit what is usually a key Labour stronghold, undermining Miliband's bid for power. Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond quit after the referendum, and Nicola Sturgeon now heads the party. "The general election on May 7 is a fantastic opportunity for Scotland to make Westminster sit up and take notice," Sturgeon said Monday. "By holding the balance of power in a hung Parliament, SNP MPs can work with others to lock David Cameron out of Downing Street -- and ensure that Scotland's priorities become priorities at Westminster," she said. Eligible Britons must be registered by April 20 to vote. | British Prime Minister David Cameron formally asks Queen to dissolve Parliament .
Move paves way for official campaigning ahead of May 7 general elections . | 16312f6435a5730caf0e793a76fb7567f066a474 | <s>[INST] London (CNN)British Prime Minister David Cameron formally asked Queen Elizabeth II to dissolve his country's Parliament on Monday, opening the way for campaigning ahead of the May 7 general election. The procedural step means there are officially no members of Parliament until it reconvenes on May 18 for the swearing-in of members and the official state opening of Parliament on May 27. Addressing media outside the official prime ministerial residence at 10 Downing St., Cameron said that Britain had been "on the brink" when he came into office. "Of course, we haven't fixed everything, but Britain is back on her feet again." Cameron said the nation faced "a stark choice" in 38 days. "The next Prime Minister walking through that door will be me or (Labour Party leader) Ed Miliband," he said. "You can choose an economy that grows, that creates jobs, that generates the money to ensure a properly funded and improving NHS (National Health Service) ... and a government that will cut taxes for 30 million hard-working people ... or you can choose the economic chaos of Ed Miliband's Britain," Cameron said. "After five years of effort and sacrifice, Britain is on the right track. This election is about moving forward -- and as Prime Minister here at No. 10 that's what I will deliver." Miliband launched Labour's Business Manifesto on Monday, saying that a second Conservative term would threaten Britain's EU membership and pose "a clear and present danger" to British firms and prosperity. "There are two futures on offer at this election," Miliband said. "To carry on with a Conservative plan based on the idea that as long as the richest and most powerful succeed, everyone else will be OK. Or a Labour plan, a better plan, that says it is only when working people succeed that Britain succeeds." Miliband also referenced Cameron's March 23 announcement that the Conservative leader had ruled out standing for a third term -- before the election that will decide whether he even gets a second term in the top job -- saying the Conservative candidates would be "vying against each other for who can be the most extreme on Europe." Cameron and his Conservative Party won the last election in 2010, but not by enough to go into government alone. Without a majority in Parliament, a government becomes dependent on MPs, or lawmakers, from other parties to get its program voted through the House of Commons, the chamber that passes laws and legislation. For five years, Cameron has been governing in coalition with the UK's third party, the Liberal Democrats. Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat leader and deputy prime minister, has mostly backed Cameron in parliamentary debates against Labour's Miliband. "For the first time ever, the Liberal Democrats go into this campaign with a record of action in government to be extremely proud of," Clegg said Monday. "We have kept the government in the center ground and shown that we are the only party that can build a stronger economy and a fairer society." The right-wing UK Independence Party, or UKIP, which has pledged to take the UK out of the European Union, has made massive gains in the past year -- mostly at the expense of Cameron's Conservatives. Last year, in a backlash against the EU, UKIP caused a political earthquake and won elections to the European Parliament in Britain, and some commentators have likened its impact on UK politics to that of the tea party in the United States. It is unclear how UKIP will perform in the May 7 UK general election. Some of its supporters appeared to be casting protest votes last year and could return to the established Conservative and Labour parties when more is at stake. On Monday, UKIP leader Nigel Farage tweeted: "UKIP is the party of real change for real people. If you #VoteUKIP on May 7th, you'll get MPs willing to hold the government to account." Meanwhile, in Scotland, the September independence referendum (which narrowly failed) so reinvigorated the Scottish National Party that it could hit what is usually a key Labour stronghold, undermining Miliband's bid for power. Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond quit after the referendum, and Nicola Sturgeon now heads the party. "The general election on May 7 is a fantastic opportunity for Scotland to make Westminster sit up and take notice," Sturgeon said Monday. "By holding the balance of power in a hung Parliament, SNP MPs can work with others to lock David Cameron out of Downing Street -- and ensure that Scotland's priorities become priorities at Westminster," she said. Eligible Britons must be registered by April 20 to vote. [/INST] British Prime Minister David Cameron formally asks Queen to dissolve Parliament .
Move paves way for official campaigning ahead of May 7 general elections . </s> |
A real-life Paddington bear who suffered such brutal treatment in a circus that she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur is looking for a new home – with the support of the creator of her marmalade-loving fictional relative. The bear, called Cholita, was in a ‘deplorable condition’ when she was rescued from a circus in Peru last week by London-based Animal Defenders International (ADI). The group is now appealing for funds to fly her to a sanctuary in the United States. Scroll down for video . Real-life Paddington: Cholita suffered such brutal treatment in a circus that she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur . A heart-breaking video released by ADI shows the bear in a government zoo with barely any of her thick black body hair left, the result of stress she suffered at the circus . Horrific neglect: Animal Defenders International's raid near Piura in northern Peru last week was one of a number across South America . Like Paddington from ‘deepest, darkest Peru’, Cholita is a spectacled or Andean bear, an endangered species native to the region. Last night Michael Bond, the author of the bestselling children’s books, gave his endorsement to the campaign to transport her to the US. He said: ‘Bears, especially from Peru, obviously have a special place in my life. ‘It is such a horrendous story. I very much hope that, with the charity’s help, Cholita will get the care she needs to recover.’ Last night Michael Bond, the author of the bestselling children’s books, gave his endorsement to the campaign to transport her to the US . A heart-breaking video released by ADI shows the bear in a government zoo with barely any of her thick black body hair left, the result of stress she suffered at the circus. The group said that she had been crammed in a box just 5ft by 5ft in the circus, while her fingers were cut down to stumps and her teeth deliberately shattered so she could not defend herself. The organisation's president Jan Creamer said: ‘Her butchered paws, broken teeth and hairless body illustrate more than any words possibly can the terrible suffering poor Cholita endured in the circus. ‘She would have spent years there confined, likely chained, and forced to perform tricks for the audience.’ The group's raid near Piura in northern Peru last week was one of a number across South America. It is now planning to get Cholita on to a flight taking 33 rescued circus lions from Peru to a new life in Colorado next month, the biggest airlift of its kind ever undertaken. But it urgently needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to pay for the flight and provide Cholita with medical care. To donate, call 020 7630 3340 or visitwww.ad-international.org/CholitaAppealUK. Help save Cholita: The group is now planning to get Cholita on to a flight taking 33 rescued circus lions from Peru to a new life in Colorado next month . Animal Defenders International said Cholita had been crammed in a box just 5ft by 5ft in the circus, while her fingers were cut down to stumps and her teeth deliberately shattered so she could not defend herself . | Cholita was in a ‘deplorable condition’ when she was rescued from a circus .
Suffered such brutal treatment she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur .
Now looking for a new home with support of creator of her fictional relative .
Funds are now needed to fly the bear to a sanctuary in the United States . | 97c80fc1eca236bb19a8c7a20963067f06b36000 | <s>[INST] A real-life Paddington bear who suffered such brutal treatment in a circus that she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur is looking for a new home – with the support of the creator of her marmalade-loving fictional relative. The bear, called Cholita, was in a ‘deplorable condition’ when she was rescued from a circus in Peru last week by London-based Animal Defenders International (ADI). The group is now appealing for funds to fly her to a sanctuary in the United States. Scroll down for video . Real-life Paddington: Cholita suffered such brutal treatment in a circus that she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur . A heart-breaking video released by ADI shows the bear in a government zoo with barely any of her thick black body hair left, the result of stress she suffered at the circus . Horrific neglect: Animal Defenders International's raid near Piura in northern Peru last week was one of a number across South America . Like Paddington from ‘deepest, darkest Peru’, Cholita is a spectacled or Andean bear, an endangered species native to the region. Last night Michael Bond, the author of the bestselling children’s books, gave his endorsement to the campaign to transport her to the US. He said: ‘Bears, especially from Peru, obviously have a special place in my life. ‘It is such a horrendous story. I very much hope that, with the charity’s help, Cholita will get the care she needs to recover.’ Last night Michael Bond, the author of the bestselling children’s books, gave his endorsement to the campaign to transport her to the US . A heart-breaking video released by ADI shows the bear in a government zoo with barely any of her thick black body hair left, the result of stress she suffered at the circus. The group said that she had been crammed in a box just 5ft by 5ft in the circus, while her fingers were cut down to stumps and her teeth deliberately shattered so she could not defend herself. The organisation's president Jan Creamer said: ‘Her butchered paws, broken teeth and hairless body illustrate more than any words possibly can the terrible suffering poor Cholita endured in the circus. ‘She would have spent years there confined, likely chained, and forced to perform tricks for the audience.’ The group's raid near Piura in northern Peru last week was one of a number across South America. It is now planning to get Cholita on to a flight taking 33 rescued circus lions from Peru to a new life in Colorado next month, the biggest airlift of its kind ever undertaken. But it urgently needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to pay for the flight and provide Cholita with medical care. To donate, call 020 7630 3340 or visitwww.ad-international.org/CholitaAppealUK. Help save Cholita: The group is now planning to get Cholita on to a flight taking 33 rescued circus lions from Peru to a new life in Colorado next month . Animal Defenders International said Cholita had been crammed in a box just 5ft by 5ft in the circus, while her fingers were cut down to stumps and her teeth deliberately shattered so she could not defend herself . [/INST] Cholita was in a ‘deplorable condition’ when she was rescued from a circus .
Suffered such brutal treatment she lost her claws, teeth and most of her fur .
Now looking for a new home with support of creator of her fictional relative .
Funds are now needed to fly the bear to a sanctuary in the United States . </s> |
Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II. More than 30 veterans flown in from the U.S. island territory of Guam toured the black sand beaches where they invaded the deeply dug-in forces of the island's Japanese defenders in early 1945. They were bused to the top of Mount Suribachi, an active volcano, where an Associated Press photo of the raising of the American flag while the battle was still raging became a potent symbol of hope and valor to a war-weary public back home that was growing increasingly disillusioned with the seemingly unending battle in the Pacific. Scroll down for video . In memoriam: U.S. veterans offer a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Iwo Jima - now known officially as Ioto - in Japan on Saturday on March 21, 2015 . The color guard holds the flag of the U.S. during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The battle is one of WWII's bloodiest and most iconic battles . A U.S. veteran with uniform attends a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima - now known officially as Ioto - in Japan on Saturday . Iconic: In this February 23, 1945 file photo, U.S. Marines raise a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima. The Pacific island became the site of one of the bloodiest, most famous battles of World War II against Japan . Attack: The Fifth Division Marine invaders make their way up the beach of Iwo Jima in 1945 . For some of the veterans, the return to the island where many of their comrades died, and which is still inhabited only by a contingent of Japanese military troops, brought out difficult emotions. 'I hated them,' said former Sgt. John Roy Coltrane, 93, of Siler City, North Carolina. 'For 40 years, I wouldn't even buy anything made in Japan. But now I drive a Honda.' Speeches at the Reunion of Honor ceremony held near the invasion beach were made by senior Japanese politicians and descendants of the few Japanese who survived the battle. Family members of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima offer water on the cenotaph on Iwo Jima . Family members of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima walk around a battery on Iwo Jima . Also speaking were U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the commandant of the Marine Corps, who noted that the battle for Iwo Jima remains the 'very ethos' of the Marine Corps today. 'We should never forget that the peace and prosperity of Japan and the United States at present has been built on the sacrifice of precious lives,' Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said in his remarks. This was the first time that Japanese Cabinet officials attended the anniversary ceremony, now in its 16th year. And while the presence of veterans able to make the grueling trip has been steadily dwindling, the number of participants — about 500 — was double that of last year because of the significance of the 70th year since Japan's surrender ended World War II. After the joint memorial, the U.S. and Japanese dignitaries and guests went their separate ways to visit the parts of the island that were of the most significance to their own troops. The Japanese have erected several memorials to their dead, and in a traditional way of placating their souls poured water and placed flowers on the memorial sites. U.S. veterans pay respect at the Iwo Jima battle monument during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima . U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, left in the middle, offers a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Dozens of aging U.S. veterans gathered on the tiny, barren island . The color guard of the United States Marines and Japan Self Defense Force hold the flags of the U.S. and Japan during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima . Veterans and relatives of the dead returned to the Japanese island of Iwo Jima Saturday, 70 years after one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, to commemorate the 29,000 lives claimed in the fighting . Brutal:The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month after U.S. forces landed in February 1945. About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died in the battle. This photo was taken February 20 . The Marines invaded Iwo Jima in February 1945, and it was only declared secured after more than a month of fighting. About 70,000 U.S. troops fought more than 20,000 Japanese — only 216 Japanese were captured as POWs and the rest are believed to have been either killed in action or to have taken their own lives. The island was declared secure on March 16, 1945, but skirmishes continued. In about 36 days of battle, nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded. Family members of Japanese soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima, take photographs of the memorial monument after a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the battle on Iwo Jima . Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, right, and other Japanese officials offer a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Saturday . It is to this day considered sacred ground to many Japanese. As a haunting reminder of the ferocity of the fighting, search teams continue to dig up more and more Japanese remains each year — it's estimated that 12,000 have yet to be found. The United States returned the island to Japan in 1968. Wreckage of military equipment can still be seen dotting some of the beach areas, along with pill boxes and extensive mazes of caves. Though the idea of developing the island for tourism has been mulled for decades, and possibly using its natural hot springs as an attraction, the island is virtually untouched other than the small airfield used by the Japanese. Though a tiny volcanic crag, the island — now called Ioto or Iwoto on Japanese maps — was deemed strategically important because it was being used by the Japanese to launch air attacks on American bombers. Iwo Jima, now known officially as Ioto, is seen from an airplane in Japan, Saturday, March 21, 2015. The U.S. and Japan held the ceremony Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest battles . After its capture, it was used by the U.S. as an emergency landing site for B-29s, which eventually made 2,900 emergency landings there that are estimated to have saved the lives of 24,000 airmen who would have otherwise had to crash at sea. Twenty-seven Medals of Honor were awarded for action in the battle, more than any other in U.S. military history. The only surviving Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima, Hershel 'Woody' Williams, 91, attended the ceremony. Afterward, he said his feelings toward the Japanese had not changed in the decades since the battle. 'They were just doing their jobs, just like we were,' he said. 'We tried to kill them before they could kill us. But that's war.' | More than 30 veterans flew to the island of Iwo Jima, Japan, on Saturday .
The 1945 battle was one of the bloodiest of World War 11 .
Represents a major invasion and win for the U.S.
The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month .
About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died . | 85647f94cbd8adb8fb51d6c83fabb9ef9d6bcbd6 | <s>[INST] Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II. More than 30 veterans flown in from the U.S. island territory of Guam toured the black sand beaches where they invaded the deeply dug-in forces of the island's Japanese defenders in early 1945. They were bused to the top of Mount Suribachi, an active volcano, where an Associated Press photo of the raising of the American flag while the battle was still raging became a potent symbol of hope and valor to a war-weary public back home that was growing increasingly disillusioned with the seemingly unending battle in the Pacific. Scroll down for video . In memoriam: U.S. veterans offer a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Iwo Jima - now known officially as Ioto - in Japan on Saturday on March 21, 2015 . The color guard holds the flag of the U.S. during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The battle is one of WWII's bloodiest and most iconic battles . A U.S. veteran with uniform attends a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima - now known officially as Ioto - in Japan on Saturday . Iconic: In this February 23, 1945 file photo, U.S. Marines raise a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima. The Pacific island became the site of one of the bloodiest, most famous battles of World War II against Japan . Attack: The Fifth Division Marine invaders make their way up the beach of Iwo Jima in 1945 . For some of the veterans, the return to the island where many of their comrades died, and which is still inhabited only by a contingent of Japanese military troops, brought out difficult emotions. 'I hated them,' said former Sgt. John Roy Coltrane, 93, of Siler City, North Carolina. 'For 40 years, I wouldn't even buy anything made in Japan. But now I drive a Honda.' Speeches at the Reunion of Honor ceremony held near the invasion beach were made by senior Japanese politicians and descendants of the few Japanese who survived the battle. Family members of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima offer water on the cenotaph on Iwo Jima . Family members of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima walk around a battery on Iwo Jima . Also speaking were U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the commandant of the Marine Corps, who noted that the battle for Iwo Jima remains the 'very ethos' of the Marine Corps today. 'We should never forget that the peace and prosperity of Japan and the United States at present has been built on the sacrifice of precious lives,' Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said in his remarks. This was the first time that Japanese Cabinet officials attended the anniversary ceremony, now in its 16th year. And while the presence of veterans able to make the grueling trip has been steadily dwindling, the number of participants — about 500 — was double that of last year because of the significance of the 70th year since Japan's surrender ended World War II. After the joint memorial, the U.S. and Japanese dignitaries and guests went their separate ways to visit the parts of the island that were of the most significance to their own troops. The Japanese have erected several memorials to their dead, and in a traditional way of placating their souls poured water and placed flowers on the memorial sites. U.S. veterans pay respect at the Iwo Jima battle monument during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima . U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, left in the middle, offers a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Dozens of aging U.S. veterans gathered on the tiny, barren island . The color guard of the United States Marines and Japan Self Defense Force hold the flags of the U.S. and Japan during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima . Veterans and relatives of the dead returned to the Japanese island of Iwo Jima Saturday, 70 years after one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, to commemorate the 29,000 lives claimed in the fighting . Brutal:The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month after U.S. forces landed in February 1945. About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died in the battle. This photo was taken February 20 . The Marines invaded Iwo Jima in February 1945, and it was only declared secured after more than a month of fighting. About 70,000 U.S. troops fought more than 20,000 Japanese — only 216 Japanese were captured as POWs and the rest are believed to have been either killed in action or to have taken their own lives. The island was declared secure on March 16, 1945, but skirmishes continued. In about 36 days of battle, nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded. Family members of Japanese soldiers who died in the Battle of Iwo Jima, take photographs of the memorial monument after a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the battle on Iwo Jima . Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, right, and other Japanese officials offer a wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Saturday . It is to this day considered sacred ground to many Japanese. As a haunting reminder of the ferocity of the fighting, search teams continue to dig up more and more Japanese remains each year — it's estimated that 12,000 have yet to be found. The United States returned the island to Japan in 1968. Wreckage of military equipment can still be seen dotting some of the beach areas, along with pill boxes and extensive mazes of caves. Though the idea of developing the island for tourism has been mulled for decades, and possibly using its natural hot springs as an attraction, the island is virtually untouched other than the small airfield used by the Japanese. Though a tiny volcanic crag, the island — now called Ioto or Iwoto on Japanese maps — was deemed strategically important because it was being used by the Japanese to launch air attacks on American bombers. Iwo Jima, now known officially as Ioto, is seen from an airplane in Japan, Saturday, March 21, 2015. The U.S. and Japan held the ceremony Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest battles . After its capture, it was used by the U.S. as an emergency landing site for B-29s, which eventually made 2,900 emergency landings there that are estimated to have saved the lives of 24,000 airmen who would have otherwise had to crash at sea. Twenty-seven Medals of Honor were awarded for action in the battle, more than any other in U.S. military history. The only surviving Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima, Hershel 'Woody' Williams, 91, attended the ceremony. Afterward, he said his feelings toward the Japanese had not changed in the decades since the battle. 'They were just doing their jobs, just like we were,' he said. 'We tried to kill them before they could kill us. But that's war.' [/INST] More than 30 veterans flew to the island of Iwo Jima, Japan, on Saturday .
The 1945 battle was one of the bloodiest of World War 11 .
Represents a major invasion and win for the U.S.
The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month .
About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died . </s> |
A Philadelphia folk musician and environmental engineer was killed by a falling tree while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maryland this weekend. The National Park Service says 36-year-old Jason Parish died Sunday morning when high winds brought down a dead tree near an overnight shelter in Maryland. The park service says Parish and two companions began hiking north from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Friday. Recording studio owner Ernest Tokay says Parish was a talented member of Philadelphia's folk music scene who released his debut album, A Mountain and a Hill, in January. Tragic: Jason Parish (left and right), a folk musician from Philadelphia, died Sunday when a tree fell on him on the Appalachian Trail near Brunswick, Maryland . Freak accident: High winds brought down a dead tree near an overnight shelter in Maryland, killing the hiker . Tokay says Parish often went camping, even in the winter, sometimes at a moment's notice. ‘It was his thing,’ Tokay said. ‘He seemed to enjoy what the rest of us would call very torturous conditions.’ According to the park service, the call about the deadly accident came in just after 9am Sunday. The accident took place along Yourtee Road off of Route 67 in Washington County between Yarrowsburg Road and Brownsville Road, on a steep and rocky section of the trail near the Ed Garvey shelter. Agency spokeswoman Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles says an off-duty park ranger who was nearby performed CPR on Parish, but to no avail. Wanderlust: Parish, 36, is pictured here on a beach along the Pacific Ocean in 2009 with his dog Kodiak . Parish was an environmental engineer who enjoyed making music and traveling in his free time . The 36-year-old hiker was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders with Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Company. Seasoned outdoorsman: A friend said Parish often went camping, even in the winter, sometimes at a moment's notice . Parish's Facebook page includes several breathtaking photos from his travels, including one of him sitting on a bluff overlooking George Washington National Forest in West Virginia. Parish is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. | Jason Parish, 36, was fatally injured when high winds knocks down a dead tree near overnight shelter near Brunswick, Maryland .
An off-duty park ranger who was nearby performed CPR on Parish, but it was too late .
Victim worked as an environmental engineer and was active member of Philadelphia's folk music scene . | d2afdf81941a3a7228e1bdf617c8b3772e9b5156 | <s>[INST] A Philadelphia folk musician and environmental engineer was killed by a falling tree while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maryland this weekend. The National Park Service says 36-year-old Jason Parish died Sunday morning when high winds brought down a dead tree near an overnight shelter in Maryland. The park service says Parish and two companions began hiking north from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Friday. Recording studio owner Ernest Tokay says Parish was a talented member of Philadelphia's folk music scene who released his debut album, A Mountain and a Hill, in January. Tragic: Jason Parish (left and right), a folk musician from Philadelphia, died Sunday when a tree fell on him on the Appalachian Trail near Brunswick, Maryland . Freak accident: High winds brought down a dead tree near an overnight shelter in Maryland, killing the hiker . Tokay says Parish often went camping, even in the winter, sometimes at a moment's notice. ‘It was his thing,’ Tokay said. ‘He seemed to enjoy what the rest of us would call very torturous conditions.’ According to the park service, the call about the deadly accident came in just after 9am Sunday. The accident took place along Yourtee Road off of Route 67 in Washington County between Yarrowsburg Road and Brownsville Road, on a steep and rocky section of the trail near the Ed Garvey shelter. Agency spokeswoman Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles says an off-duty park ranger who was nearby performed CPR on Parish, but to no avail. Wanderlust: Parish, 36, is pictured here on a beach along the Pacific Ocean in 2009 with his dog Kodiak . Parish was an environmental engineer who enjoyed making music and traveling in his free time . The 36-year-old hiker was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders with Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Company. Seasoned outdoorsman: A friend said Parish often went camping, even in the winter, sometimes at a moment's notice . Parish's Facebook page includes several breathtaking photos from his travels, including one of him sitting on a bluff overlooking George Washington National Forest in West Virginia. Parish is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. [/INST] Jason Parish, 36, was fatally injured when high winds knocks down a dead tree near overnight shelter near Brunswick, Maryland .
An off-duty park ranger who was nearby performed CPR on Parish, but it was too late .
Victim worked as an environmental engineer and was active member of Philadelphia's folk music scene . </s> |
(CNN)They're some of the toughest athletes on the planet, saying goodbye to loved ones for almost a year, as they traverse the globe's oceans. Hardened Volvo Ocean Race sailors must sleep in four-hour shifts, and survive on little more than freeze dried food and chocolate bars, if they hope to win the event. The prestigious competition kicked off from Alicante, Spain, in October last year, and will finish nine months later in Gothenberg, Sweden. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker, spoke about the journey so far. This is the 45-year-old Briton's third Volvo Ocean Race. "As the leading offshore race -- and the one that is most vulnerable to nature and synonymous with danger -- it could be described as the 'Everest of sailing.'" "We trained for six months, covering 16,000 sea miles. As a team, we usually do three weeks on the boat, one week off. When not offshore, we train six-days-a-week in the gym." "Everybody has four hours on deck, followed by four hours off when you eat and sleep. On the off-watch, you still have to get on deck and help for any sail changes, so it is quite disturbed." "Mainly freeze dried food with some savory and sweet treats like beef jerky, dried fruits, one chocolate bar per day, and nuts." "I'm the skipper, so overall in charge of safety and performance. I'm involved with all strategic decisions with my navigator, Simon Fisher, and I run one of the watches when on deck. Onshore, I'm also busy with media duties and management of our 15 shore team members." "It can be an emotional roller coaster and it can be tough not to take things personally if they don't go well. At sea, emotions can range from frustration, boredom, elation, being scared, loneliness... it is important to try to keep a level head at all times -- especially if you are the skipper!" "I have great respect for the ocean. It will always win in the end so you must respect it. I am also saddened by all the man-made debris we see in the ocean as we sail round the world." "A professional sailor with a fierce determination to win. Someone who is prepared to put the needs of the team above his own, and who is prepared to commit over 12 months of his life to being away from normal life." Photo Gallery: On board the 'Everest of Sailing' Insight: Can all-women team conquer sailing's 'toughest' race? Watch: Who are the people who sail across the globe? | Volvo Ocean Race described as the 'Everest of Sailing'
Seven teams battle on the high seas for nine months . | 4af8902b1124cd6c43477d0de74b8579e969fb8f | <s>[INST] (CNN)They're some of the toughest athletes on the planet, saying goodbye to loved ones for almost a year, as they traverse the globe's oceans. Hardened Volvo Ocean Race sailors must sleep in four-hour shifts, and survive on little more than freeze dried food and chocolate bars, if they hope to win the event. The prestigious competition kicked off from Alicante, Spain, in October last year, and will finish nine months later in Gothenberg, Sweden. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker, spoke about the journey so far. This is the 45-year-old Briton's third Volvo Ocean Race. "As the leading offshore race -- and the one that is most vulnerable to nature and synonymous with danger -- it could be described as the 'Everest of sailing.'" "We trained for six months, covering 16,000 sea miles. As a team, we usually do three weeks on the boat, one week off. When not offshore, we train six-days-a-week in the gym." "Everybody has four hours on deck, followed by four hours off when you eat and sleep. On the off-watch, you still have to get on deck and help for any sail changes, so it is quite disturbed." "Mainly freeze dried food with some savory and sweet treats like beef jerky, dried fruits, one chocolate bar per day, and nuts." "I'm the skipper, so overall in charge of safety and performance. I'm involved with all strategic decisions with my navigator, Simon Fisher, and I run one of the watches when on deck. Onshore, I'm also busy with media duties and management of our 15 shore team members." "It can be an emotional roller coaster and it can be tough not to take things personally if they don't go well. At sea, emotions can range from frustration, boredom, elation, being scared, loneliness... it is important to try to keep a level head at all times -- especially if you are the skipper!" "I have great respect for the ocean. It will always win in the end so you must respect it. I am also saddened by all the man-made debris we see in the ocean as we sail round the world." "A professional sailor with a fierce determination to win. Someone who is prepared to put the needs of the team above his own, and who is prepared to commit over 12 months of his life to being away from normal life." Photo Gallery: On board the 'Everest of Sailing' Insight: Can all-women team conquer sailing's 'toughest' race? Watch: Who are the people who sail across the globe? [/INST] Volvo Ocean Race described as the 'Everest of Sailing'
Seven teams battle on the high seas for nine months . </s> |
Compare and contrast these two manager quotes about Danny Welbeck from this season. The uncompromising Louis van Gaal, asked in November whether he still thought it was a good idea to sell the in-form Welbeck to Arsenal on deadline day, said: 'I don't have to prove that [I was right]. 'Why do I have to prove that? I have already said what I think - he was not a line-up player, he was more a substitute than a line-up player. Danny Welbeck trains ahead of his return to Manchester United with Arsenal in the FA Cup sixth round . The England striker has been reduced to a bit-part role in recent weeks, spending time on the bench . Louis van Gaal wrote Welbeck off as not good enough for the Manchester United first team . 'He was already, with different coaches, not a line-up player, but then with Mr Van Gaal, the world is changing? No the world is not changing. They are the facts. They are not my facts, they are the facts of Danny Welbeck.' And Arsene Wenger, speaking on the impact of Welbeck just the other day: 'He's very important and has played many, many games since the start of the season. 'I think he's played in nearly every single game. His position is one of the three up front, central, left or right. He can play anywhere.' So Welbeck has apparently gone from a condemned man at Manchester United, destined to rot away on the bench, to a versatile and indispensable part of Arsenal's team. But, as the England striker returns to Old Trafford for the first time for Monday night's crunch FA Cup sixth-round tie, has he actually fared that well at the Emirates? Welbeck celebrates a goal for Manchester United against West Ham under David Moyes last season . Welbeck was given a chance to impress on United's pre-season tour of the United States . Well, at the time of Van Gaal's outburst, just ahead of United's away match with Arsenal on November 22, he had every reason to be tetchy. While United had endured their worst start to a season in living memory, Welbeck had made light of his £16m transfer fee. Given regular football by Wenger at the head of Arsenal's attack, he looked revitalised, a player brimming with confidence who looked on course to score 20 goals this season for his new team. Just days after his move, Welbeck scored two for England in their 2-0 European qualifying win in Switzerland, before he opened his Gunners account in a 3-0 win at Aston Villa. The highlight was a hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray, a performance praised by Wenger as 'electric'. Arsene Wenger was thrilled with Welbeck's early performances in an Arsenal shirt . Welbeck's best performance in an Arsenal shirt was a hat-trick against Galatasaray in the Champions League . Welbeck pictured here completing his treble against the Turkish side at the Emirates back in October . MANCHESTER UNITED . 2008-09 . 13 appearances, 3 goals . 2009-2010 . 11 appearances, 2 goals . 2011-12 . 39 appearances, 12 goals . 2012-13 . 40 appearances, 2 goals . 2013-14 . 36 appearances, 10 goals . 2014-15 . 3 appearances, 0 goals . ARSENAL . 2014-15 . 20 appearances, 7 goals . At that point, it was all looking very awkward for Van Gaal. Events since then have made him feel a little better, if not entirely vindicated. Welbeck has scored just three more goals for Arsenal since the Galatasaray match. There have been mitigating circumstances though. Welbeck suffered a thigh injury and missed the whole of January, his absence coinciding with a return to form for Olivier Giroud. By the time Welbeck had rediscovered his fitness, Wenger found it very difficult to take the Frenchman out of the forward position. So Welbeck's versatility has become something of a curse. When he plays, he is stuck out on the wing, a position he is less effective in. When he left for north London, he said: 'I prefer to play through the middle. Once I get into the box and am getting the chances, I have got faith in my ability.' And, at this pivotal stage of the season, his game time has dried up as well. Arsenal are prospering without him. Welbeck's £16m move to Arsenal led to a resurgence in form for England too . Welbeck's last goal for the Gunners came in the win over West Ham just after Christmas . Welbeck was left on the bench during the win over Leicester and he was brought on for mere cameos in the wins over Everton and Queens Park Rangers. So the 24-year-old returns to Old Trafford with plenty to prove. He believed Arsenal was a club that would advance his career but evidence of this has so far been in short supply. However, earning Champions League qualification and winning the FA Cup for Arsenal - the two things Van Gaal craves so dearly this season - would certainly make him feel better. | Danny Welbeck returns to Old Trafford for FA Cup sixth-round tie .
Arsenal Striker left Man United on deadline day in £16m deal .
Louis van Gaal said he was not good enough for the United first team .
The England forward started his career at the Emirates positively .
But he has struggled with form and injury in recent months .
Olivier Giroud's purple patch has left Welbeck stuck out on the wing .
CLICK HERE for Man Utd vs Arsenal team news and probable line ups . | 394d9d4bdda6119b4eea7e96464de62ece77b3cf | <s>[INST] Compare and contrast these two manager quotes about Danny Welbeck from this season. The uncompromising Louis van Gaal, asked in November whether he still thought it was a good idea to sell the in-form Welbeck to Arsenal on deadline day, said: 'I don't have to prove that [I was right]. 'Why do I have to prove that? I have already said what I think - he was not a line-up player, he was more a substitute than a line-up player. Danny Welbeck trains ahead of his return to Manchester United with Arsenal in the FA Cup sixth round . The England striker has been reduced to a bit-part role in recent weeks, spending time on the bench . Louis van Gaal wrote Welbeck off as not good enough for the Manchester United first team . 'He was already, with different coaches, not a line-up player, but then with Mr Van Gaal, the world is changing? No the world is not changing. They are the facts. They are not my facts, they are the facts of Danny Welbeck.' And Arsene Wenger, speaking on the impact of Welbeck just the other day: 'He's very important and has played many, many games since the start of the season. 'I think he's played in nearly every single game. His position is one of the three up front, central, left or right. He can play anywhere.' So Welbeck has apparently gone from a condemned man at Manchester United, destined to rot away on the bench, to a versatile and indispensable part of Arsenal's team. But, as the England striker returns to Old Trafford for the first time for Monday night's crunch FA Cup sixth-round tie, has he actually fared that well at the Emirates? Welbeck celebrates a goal for Manchester United against West Ham under David Moyes last season . Welbeck was given a chance to impress on United's pre-season tour of the United States . Well, at the time of Van Gaal's outburst, just ahead of United's away match with Arsenal on November 22, he had every reason to be tetchy. While United had endured their worst start to a season in living memory, Welbeck had made light of his £16m transfer fee. Given regular football by Wenger at the head of Arsenal's attack, he looked revitalised, a player brimming with confidence who looked on course to score 20 goals this season for his new team. Just days after his move, Welbeck scored two for England in their 2-0 European qualifying win in Switzerland, before he opened his Gunners account in a 3-0 win at Aston Villa. The highlight was a hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray, a performance praised by Wenger as 'electric'. Arsene Wenger was thrilled with Welbeck's early performances in an Arsenal shirt . Welbeck's best performance in an Arsenal shirt was a hat-trick against Galatasaray in the Champions League . Welbeck pictured here completing his treble against the Turkish side at the Emirates back in October . MANCHESTER UNITED . 2008-09 . 13 appearances, 3 goals . 2009-2010 . 11 appearances, 2 goals . 2011-12 . 39 appearances, 12 goals . 2012-13 . 40 appearances, 2 goals . 2013-14 . 36 appearances, 10 goals . 2014-15 . 3 appearances, 0 goals . ARSENAL . 2014-15 . 20 appearances, 7 goals . At that point, it was all looking very awkward for Van Gaal. Events since then have made him feel a little better, if not entirely vindicated. Welbeck has scored just three more goals for Arsenal since the Galatasaray match. There have been mitigating circumstances though. Welbeck suffered a thigh injury and missed the whole of January, his absence coinciding with a return to form for Olivier Giroud. By the time Welbeck had rediscovered his fitness, Wenger found it very difficult to take the Frenchman out of the forward position. So Welbeck's versatility has become something of a curse. When he plays, he is stuck out on the wing, a position he is less effective in. When he left for north London, he said: 'I prefer to play through the middle. Once I get into the box and am getting the chances, I have got faith in my ability.' And, at this pivotal stage of the season, his game time has dried up as well. Arsenal are prospering without him. Welbeck's £16m move to Arsenal led to a resurgence in form for England too . Welbeck's last goal for the Gunners came in the win over West Ham just after Christmas . Welbeck was left on the bench during the win over Leicester and he was brought on for mere cameos in the wins over Everton and Queens Park Rangers. So the 24-year-old returns to Old Trafford with plenty to prove. He believed Arsenal was a club that would advance his career but evidence of this has so far been in short supply. However, earning Champions League qualification and winning the FA Cup for Arsenal - the two things Van Gaal craves so dearly this season - would certainly make him feel better. [/INST] Danny Welbeck returns to Old Trafford for FA Cup sixth-round tie .
Arsenal Striker left Man United on deadline day in £16m deal .
Louis van Gaal said he was not good enough for the United first team .
The England forward started his career at the Emirates positively .
But he has struggled with form and injury in recent months .
Olivier Giroud's purple patch has left Welbeck stuck out on the wing .
CLICK HERE for Man Utd vs Arsenal team news and probable line ups . </s> |
Gary Neville spent Friday night with some of Manchester's finest as the England assistant watched The Charlatans at the Albert Hall. The former Manchester United defender was all smiles as he took time out with Charlatans' lead singer Tim Burgess, Stone Roses legend Mani and Courteeners frontman Liam Fray ahead of the gig. Tweeting an image of the four Mancunians to Twitter, Burgess joked: 'We need one more for our 5 a-side team' Gary Neville (left) poses with Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans (second left), Mani, and Liam Fray . The former Manchester United and England defender was all smiles ahead of The Charlatans gig . Neville shared a number of snaps from his seat at the gig and is seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' scene . Seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' music scene - which was at its height during the late 80s and early 90s - the 40-year-old posted snaps of the gig from his seat. Neville later posed with Burgess and a signed set-list, saying on Twitter: 'Amazing night with Tim Burgess and The Charlatans.' Back in December, Neville shared an image of himself with Courteeners star Fray and wished his beloved Manchester a Merry Christmas. Burgess, meanwhile, was chuffed to see his band's song 'Come Home Baby', taken from The Charlatans' latest album Modern Nature, included on the Old Trafford playlist before Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Sunderland last week. Stone Roses bassist Mani - real name Gary Mounfield - who also had a spell with Primal Scream, is a staunch Manchester United fan and was at the Nou Camp to see the Red Devils complete the treble and lift the Champions League trophy in 1999. Stone Roses legend Mani witnessed Neville lifting the Champions League trophy at the Nou Camp in 1999 . | The former Manchester United defender watched gig on Friday night .
Neville watched The Charlatans after posing with Tim Burgess before gig .
Stone Roses legend 'Mani' and Liam Fray of the Courteeners also attended . | cf1b393303e921c6cf06446ea693cd84023eba4e | <s>[INST] Gary Neville spent Friday night with some of Manchester's finest as the England assistant watched The Charlatans at the Albert Hall. The former Manchester United defender was all smiles as he took time out with Charlatans' lead singer Tim Burgess, Stone Roses legend Mani and Courteeners frontman Liam Fray ahead of the gig. Tweeting an image of the four Mancunians to Twitter, Burgess joked: 'We need one more for our 5 a-side team' Gary Neville (left) poses with Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans (second left), Mani, and Liam Fray . The former Manchester United and England defender was all smiles ahead of The Charlatans gig . Neville shared a number of snaps from his seat at the gig and is seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' scene . Seemingly a big fan of the 'Madchester' music scene - which was at its height during the late 80s and early 90s - the 40-year-old posted snaps of the gig from his seat. Neville later posed with Burgess and a signed set-list, saying on Twitter: 'Amazing night with Tim Burgess and The Charlatans.' Back in December, Neville shared an image of himself with Courteeners star Fray and wished his beloved Manchester a Merry Christmas. Burgess, meanwhile, was chuffed to see his band's song 'Come Home Baby', taken from The Charlatans' latest album Modern Nature, included on the Old Trafford playlist before Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Sunderland last week. Stone Roses bassist Mani - real name Gary Mounfield - who also had a spell with Primal Scream, is a staunch Manchester United fan and was at the Nou Camp to see the Red Devils complete the treble and lift the Champions League trophy in 1999. Stone Roses legend Mani witnessed Neville lifting the Champions League trophy at the Nou Camp in 1999 . [/INST] The former Manchester United defender watched gig on Friday night .
Neville watched The Charlatans after posing with Tim Burgess before gig .
Stone Roses legend 'Mani' and Liam Fray of the Courteeners also attended . </s> |
After a lifetime of working hard, pensioners deserve to raise a toast to retirement. And these days they’re doing just that – enjoying a daily tipple at 6.30pm. Some prefer to crack open a bottle a little earlier, around 4pm, but others can’t even wait that long... and say cheers with their first glass at lunchtime. Researchers found the majority of pensioners are making the most of their later years with a packed diary of social engagements, days out, short breaks, holidays and shopping, as well as time spent outside (file image) With such a relaxed start to the day, it’s no wonder that a poll of retirees aged 60 and over found 94 per cent are enjoying their post-work life, while half said they are having more fun than ever before. Improvements in healthcare and living standards mean that these days pensioners have the energy to manage a hectic social diary, buoyed up by an average disposable income of £330 a month, which allows them to go on three holidays, two weekends away and 17 day trips a year. The survey found that 6.30pm is retirees’ favourite time to enjoy a tipple or two. A third of those polled said they drink alcohol between 6pm and 7pm, while one in ten prefer a late afternoon drink between 4pm and 5pm, and a hardy one in 20 kick off their socialising between 1pm and 3pm. More than half said they drink wine, while the rest opt for spirits or beer. The study also showed that most pensioners eat out three times a month, but one in ten do so more than twice a week. This is despite family commitments, with retirees dedicating an average of six hours a week to looking after their grandchildren. Of those who do not already care for grandchildren, two-thirds said they would like to in the future. The average retirement consists of a daily glass of wine at 6.30pm, research has found (file picture) Most said they are active and exercise at least six times a month. The most popular activities are brisk walking, gardening and rambling. But a more ambitious 17 per cent participate in cycling, Zumba or salsa dancing. And one in 20 take at least five weekend breaks in Britain every year. Almost three-quarters said they feel a lot younger than their actual age, with the same proportion saying retirement is better than they expected. It’s no wonder then that 20 per cent of those polled said they wish they had retired years ago. Going on a cruise, taking up a new hobby and buying a dog are common achievements in the first year of retirement, while IT lessons and losing weight were also popular among those polled. Shortly after retiring, a third said they booked lunch dates with friends, a quarter revamped their house and one in ten signed up to Facebook. A glamorous few said they plan to or had already invested in makeovers or cosmetic surgery. Senior Railcard, which runs a rail discount scheme for train companies, polled 1,260 pensioners. Andrew Robertson, of Senior Railcard, said: ‘Our poll showed that adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s are determined to make the most of life in retirement and have no intention of slowing down. ‘For so much of our lives we are restricted by our working hours, so if pensioners are filling their time with holidays, day trips and meals out, that can only be a good thing. ‘This research shows that retirees place a lot of importance on travel when they finish work.’ A separate report published yesterday said the average pensioner had made almost £1,200 a month from their home in the last six months. Soaring property prices meant London homeowners were the biggest winners, making £20,700 a month since August, financial specialist Key Retirement said. Going on foreign or UK travel . Meeting friends for lunches . Decorating the house . Buying a new car . Renovating the house . Taking up a new hobby . Joining Facebook . Going on road trips . Going on a cruise . Losing weight . Visiting work colleagues . Going on a luxurious holiday . Buying a smaller house . Getting a dog . Getting a lesson in IT or the internet . Buying a bigger house . Moving nearer to the grandchildren . Joining Twitter . Buying a holiday home . Buying a motorhome . | Survey found typical pensioner enjoys three 'slap-up' meals out per month .
They also plan two weekends away per year and 17 day trips, poll showed .
A quarter decide to redecorate their home while one in ten join Facebook .
20% of those polled also said they wished they had retired 'years ago' | d3f7d4ebb1f6dafa4e3c687a1d267d3bbca2dd19 | <s>[INST] After a lifetime of working hard, pensioners deserve to raise a toast to retirement. And these days they’re doing just that – enjoying a daily tipple at 6.30pm. Some prefer to crack open a bottle a little earlier, around 4pm, but others can’t even wait that long... and say cheers with their first glass at lunchtime. Researchers found the majority of pensioners are making the most of their later years with a packed diary of social engagements, days out, short breaks, holidays and shopping, as well as time spent outside (file image) With such a relaxed start to the day, it’s no wonder that a poll of retirees aged 60 and over found 94 per cent are enjoying their post-work life, while half said they are having more fun than ever before. Improvements in healthcare and living standards mean that these days pensioners have the energy to manage a hectic social diary, buoyed up by an average disposable income of £330 a month, which allows them to go on three holidays, two weekends away and 17 day trips a year. The survey found that 6.30pm is retirees’ favourite time to enjoy a tipple or two. A third of those polled said they drink alcohol between 6pm and 7pm, while one in ten prefer a late afternoon drink between 4pm and 5pm, and a hardy one in 20 kick off their socialising between 1pm and 3pm. More than half said they drink wine, while the rest opt for spirits or beer. The study also showed that most pensioners eat out three times a month, but one in ten do so more than twice a week. This is despite family commitments, with retirees dedicating an average of six hours a week to looking after their grandchildren. Of those who do not already care for grandchildren, two-thirds said they would like to in the future. The average retirement consists of a daily glass of wine at 6.30pm, research has found (file picture) Most said they are active and exercise at least six times a month. The most popular activities are brisk walking, gardening and rambling. But a more ambitious 17 per cent participate in cycling, Zumba or salsa dancing. And one in 20 take at least five weekend breaks in Britain every year. Almost three-quarters said they feel a lot younger than their actual age, with the same proportion saying retirement is better than they expected. It’s no wonder then that 20 per cent of those polled said they wish they had retired years ago. Going on a cruise, taking up a new hobby and buying a dog are common achievements in the first year of retirement, while IT lessons and losing weight were also popular among those polled. Shortly after retiring, a third said they booked lunch dates with friends, a quarter revamped their house and one in ten signed up to Facebook. A glamorous few said they plan to or had already invested in makeovers or cosmetic surgery. Senior Railcard, which runs a rail discount scheme for train companies, polled 1,260 pensioners. Andrew Robertson, of Senior Railcard, said: ‘Our poll showed that adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s are determined to make the most of life in retirement and have no intention of slowing down. ‘For so much of our lives we are restricted by our working hours, so if pensioners are filling their time with holidays, day trips and meals out, that can only be a good thing. ‘This research shows that retirees place a lot of importance on travel when they finish work.’ A separate report published yesterday said the average pensioner had made almost £1,200 a month from their home in the last six months. Soaring property prices meant London homeowners were the biggest winners, making £20,700 a month since August, financial specialist Key Retirement said. Going on foreign or UK travel . Meeting friends for lunches . Decorating the house . Buying a new car . Renovating the house . Taking up a new hobby . Joining Facebook . Going on road trips . Going on a cruise . Losing weight . Visiting work colleagues . Going on a luxurious holiday . Buying a smaller house . Getting a dog . Getting a lesson in IT or the internet . Buying a bigger house . Moving nearer to the grandchildren . Joining Twitter . Buying a holiday home . Buying a motorhome . [/INST] Survey found typical pensioner enjoys three 'slap-up' meals out per month .
They also plan two weekends away per year and 17 day trips, poll showed .
A quarter decide to redecorate their home while one in ten join Facebook .
20% of those polled also said they wished they had retired 'years ago' </s> |
A deaf boy believed to be 11 years old went on an overnight joyride in his mom's car, driving 20 miles through Oklahoma City before crashing into a curb. The boy snuck out of his home in Moore, in the southwest end of the city, only to end up on the northwest end at about 5.30am. When a driver spotted the boy, who has not been named, running around and the 2012 Kia sedan crashed into bushes, he called 911. An deaf boy believed to be 11 years old went on a 20-mile in his mom's car that ended when he crashed into a curb on the northwest end of Oklahoma City . Police said that the boy snuck out of his house while his parents were sleeping and found himself 20 miles away at 5.30am . Because the boy has a hearing impairment, police had trouble communicating with him. They are unsure as to what his exact route was . To call it a crash, however, would 'almost be an overstatement', Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Gary Knight told the New York Daily News. There was minimal damage to the car, and the boy simply 'drove up the curb and bumped into decorative rocks', the sergeant said. Police said that the boy was not injured and he was standing next to the car when officers arrived. He would have been driving for approximately 25 minutes to end up where he did, according to New York Daily News, but police told KWTV that they are unsure as to what route he took. Police did, however, find out contact information for the boy's parents. His mother (pictured right) spoke in sign language to her son at the scene . Police said that calling it a crash was 'almost be an overstatement', as he only hit decorative rocks and was not injured . Police had trouble communicating with the boy because of his disability, and at one point they were using hand-written notes to converse. When his parents arrived on scene they communicated through sign language. His mother said that her son had a learning disability and wasn't aware of the danger he was putting himself and others in, according to KWTV. The boy went home with his parents on Thursday. Police are not investigating for signs of abuse or neglect. The boy's mother said that her son has a learning disability and didn't realize the danger he was putting himself and others in . | Boy managed to drive from southwest Oklahoma City to northwest end .
A driver spotted the boy running around crash at 5.30am and called police .
Police said calling it a crash would 'almost be an overstatement'
Boy was not injured and was standing by the car when police arrived .
Police communicated with boy through handwritten notes and will not investigate parents for neglect or abuse . | d508bff5a0bc4886bb419a027950e9f1457dce0b | <s>[INST] A deaf boy believed to be 11 years old went on an overnight joyride in his mom's car, driving 20 miles through Oklahoma City before crashing into a curb. The boy snuck out of his home in Moore, in the southwest end of the city, only to end up on the northwest end at about 5.30am. When a driver spotted the boy, who has not been named, running around and the 2012 Kia sedan crashed into bushes, he called 911. An deaf boy believed to be 11 years old went on a 20-mile in his mom's car that ended when he crashed into a curb on the northwest end of Oklahoma City . Police said that the boy snuck out of his house while his parents were sleeping and found himself 20 miles away at 5.30am . Because the boy has a hearing impairment, police had trouble communicating with him. They are unsure as to what his exact route was . To call it a crash, however, would 'almost be an overstatement', Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Gary Knight told the New York Daily News. There was minimal damage to the car, and the boy simply 'drove up the curb and bumped into decorative rocks', the sergeant said. Police said that the boy was not injured and he was standing next to the car when officers arrived. He would have been driving for approximately 25 minutes to end up where he did, according to New York Daily News, but police told KWTV that they are unsure as to what route he took. Police did, however, find out contact information for the boy's parents. His mother (pictured right) spoke in sign language to her son at the scene . Police said that calling it a crash was 'almost be an overstatement', as he only hit decorative rocks and was not injured . Police had trouble communicating with the boy because of his disability, and at one point they were using hand-written notes to converse. When his parents arrived on scene they communicated through sign language. His mother said that her son had a learning disability and wasn't aware of the danger he was putting himself and others in, according to KWTV. The boy went home with his parents on Thursday. Police are not investigating for signs of abuse or neglect. The boy's mother said that her son has a learning disability and didn't realize the danger he was putting himself and others in . [/INST] Boy managed to drive from southwest Oklahoma City to northwest end .
A driver spotted the boy running around crash at 5.30am and called police .
Police said calling it a crash would 'almost be an overstatement'
Boy was not injured and was standing by the car when police arrived .
Police communicated with boy through handwritten notes and will not investigate parents for neglect or abuse . </s> |
Heather Watson scored the best win of her career on Sunday night when she defeated world No 8 Agnieskza Radwanska to make the last sixteen of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. On the day that Laura Robson was again forced to postpone her comeback, Watson defeated a top ten player for the first time by overcoming the former Wimbledon finalist 6-4, 6-4 in 93 minutes. Watson, benefiting from her groundstrokes and serve being boosted by the dry air and altitude in the Californian desert, played with the confidence derived from already having beaten two formidable opponents, Germany’s Julia Goerges and Italy’s Camila Giorgi. British No 1 Heather Watson celebrates after completing her impressive 6-4 , 6-4 victory on Sunday . Against the crafty Pole, who reached the final last year and had beaten her easily in her three previous meetings, she struck out bravely and was helped by hitting seven aces, often at crucial times. Radwanska seemed to have got back into it when she recovered to 3-2 in the second set, but Watson stopped her revival and held her nerve after breaking for 5-4 at the end . She was awaiting the winner of Carla Suarez Navarro and Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile he friend and rival Robson has handed back the wildcard she had accepted into the qualifying event for next week’s Miami Open due to continuing concerns over her troublesome left wrist. Watson played a smart match to defeat Agnieszka Radwanska and reach the Indian Wells last 16 . Radwanska reached the final last year at the BNP Paribas Open but lost to Watson on Sunday . Watson keeps her eye on a forehand during her first top 10 player win over Agniesza Radwanska . VIDEO Williams continues California return as Watson stuns Radwanska . The former British number has not played for 14 months now, having last hit a ball in anger at the 2014 Australian Open and undergone surgery on wrist tendons early last summer. She had initially hoped to play in smaller events in California leading into Indian Wells, but has now had to postpone reappearing again with caution being the watchword. Robson is not said to have suffered any major setback but wants to be sure the area is strong enough to withstand the rigours of competition. A possible new target is a WTA event in Colombia next month but she has made it clear there will be no rushing back from what is the most infernal injury for tennis players. Watson's serve was performing well during the 93-minute win for the Brit in the BNP Paribas Open . | The Brit defeated the World No 8 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and a half .
As a result Heather Watson reaches the Indian Wells final 16 .
Laura Robson has again been forced to postpone her comeback . | 95aee73c400a57f126663bfa7b9277d154955b6b | <s>[INST] Heather Watson scored the best win of her career on Sunday night when she defeated world No 8 Agnieskza Radwanska to make the last sixteen of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. On the day that Laura Robson was again forced to postpone her comeback, Watson defeated a top ten player for the first time by overcoming the former Wimbledon finalist 6-4, 6-4 in 93 minutes. Watson, benefiting from her groundstrokes and serve being boosted by the dry air and altitude in the Californian desert, played with the confidence derived from already having beaten two formidable opponents, Germany’s Julia Goerges and Italy’s Camila Giorgi. British No 1 Heather Watson celebrates after completing her impressive 6-4 , 6-4 victory on Sunday . Against the crafty Pole, who reached the final last year and had beaten her easily in her three previous meetings, she struck out bravely and was helped by hitting seven aces, often at crucial times. Radwanska seemed to have got back into it when she recovered to 3-2 in the second set, but Watson stopped her revival and held her nerve after breaking for 5-4 at the end . She was awaiting the winner of Carla Suarez Navarro and Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile he friend and rival Robson has handed back the wildcard she had accepted into the qualifying event for next week’s Miami Open due to continuing concerns over her troublesome left wrist. Watson played a smart match to defeat Agnieszka Radwanska and reach the Indian Wells last 16 . Radwanska reached the final last year at the BNP Paribas Open but lost to Watson on Sunday . Watson keeps her eye on a forehand during her first top 10 player win over Agniesza Radwanska . VIDEO Williams continues California return as Watson stuns Radwanska . The former British number has not played for 14 months now, having last hit a ball in anger at the 2014 Australian Open and undergone surgery on wrist tendons early last summer. She had initially hoped to play in smaller events in California leading into Indian Wells, but has now had to postpone reappearing again with caution being the watchword. Robson is not said to have suffered any major setback but wants to be sure the area is strong enough to withstand the rigours of competition. A possible new target is a WTA event in Colombia next month but she has made it clear there will be no rushing back from what is the most infernal injury for tennis players. Watson's serve was performing well during the 93-minute win for the Brit in the BNP Paribas Open . [/INST] The Brit defeated the World No 8 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and a half .
As a result Heather Watson reaches the Indian Wells final 16 .
Laura Robson has again been forced to postpone her comeback . </s> |
When Adam Scott waved a short putter to magical effect during the first round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral on Thursday, he effectively consigned to history one of the most contentious subjects the game has known. Nine months ahead of the official death knell for long putters, the great and good have seemingly imposed their own sanction. The banishment was started by Ernie Els and Webb Simpson, who snapped his over his knee to ensure he would not be tempted any more. Then came Keegan Bradley, leaving Scott as the last man standing in terms of players who won majors using a long putter. Australian Adam Scott putts for birdie on the eighth green during the WGC-Cadillac Championship . Scott watches his tee shot on the 14th hole in the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship . It was this group who forced the hands of the governing bodies when they claimed all four majors between them in the space of just 18 months, from Bradley's PGA Championship triumph in 2011 through to Scott's Masters victory in 2013. The authorities were persuaded by the powerful evidence that less nerve was needed in anchoring a long putter to the body and the plain inequity that such a crutch could prove decisive at a major. Hence the ban on anchoring which, by extension, meant the end for long putters. Scott was the most high-profile since his long putter was the ugliest contraption of all. As long as he kept turning up with it in his bag, the subject rumbled on. It was during a three-month break that the genial Australian decided it was time to change. His caddie Steve Williams had announced his retirement while Scott's wife had given birth to their first child, Bo. 'Everything was getting a little boring so I thought why not change everything completely and ditch the putter as well,' said Scott (right), wryly. At home he experimented with a range of 50 different putters. He tried various grips and methods. By the time he arrived in Miami, Scott was confident enough to announce he was going back to the short putter he last wielded in competition in 2011. Scott plays his second shot on the 10th hole in the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship . The Australian chips the ball out of the bunker and onto the 11th green at the WGC-Cadillac Championship . The 34-year-old admitted to some first-hole nerves and genuine concern as to how it would hold up over long putts. As things turned out, it went better than he could have imagined. Using the 'claw' grip favoured by Sergio Garcia, the putting stroke looked pure and he had just 27 putts in an opening round of 70. 'I'm really pleased,' Scott said afterwards. 'I've tried not to clutter my mind and I've shown myself it is not that big a deal. It helps that I used a short putter for years, so the adjustment was really to do with muscle memory.' One or two middle-ranking players such as the Swede Carl Pettersson and South African Tim Clark still use long putters. But even here they will surely take encouragement from the example of those at the top. As for Scott, did he ever feel like following Simpson's example and snapping his putter in two? 'It treated me pretty well, so I don't think it deserves a snapping,' he said, smiling. Scott's two-under-par round left him in the top 10 but still eight strokes behind runaway leader JB Holmes, who carded a 62. 'That's the most unbelievable round I have ever seen,' said Ian Poulter, who opened with a 74 — one worse than world No 1 Rory McIlroy. For Holmes, it was another heartening milestone in his remarkable recovery from brain surgery three years ago. The 34-year-old Scott watches his tee shot on the 12th hole at the WGC-Cadillac Championship . | Adam Scott is now using a short putter at the WGC-Cadillac Championship .
The transition has gone very smoothly for the US Masters Champion .
He shot two under round off the back of a strong short game at Doral .
Short putters will be introduced across golf by January 1, 2016 . | db700e5436cb72370dee5866894b86f4f0803673 | <s>[INST] When Adam Scott waved a short putter to magical effect during the first round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral on Thursday, he effectively consigned to history one of the most contentious subjects the game has known. Nine months ahead of the official death knell for long putters, the great and good have seemingly imposed their own sanction. The banishment was started by Ernie Els and Webb Simpson, who snapped his over his knee to ensure he would not be tempted any more. Then came Keegan Bradley, leaving Scott as the last man standing in terms of players who won majors using a long putter. Australian Adam Scott putts for birdie on the eighth green during the WGC-Cadillac Championship . Scott watches his tee shot on the 14th hole in the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship . It was this group who forced the hands of the governing bodies when they claimed all four majors between them in the space of just 18 months, from Bradley's PGA Championship triumph in 2011 through to Scott's Masters victory in 2013. The authorities were persuaded by the powerful evidence that less nerve was needed in anchoring a long putter to the body and the plain inequity that such a crutch could prove decisive at a major. Hence the ban on anchoring which, by extension, meant the end for long putters. Scott was the most high-profile since his long putter was the ugliest contraption of all. As long as he kept turning up with it in his bag, the subject rumbled on. It was during a three-month break that the genial Australian decided it was time to change. His caddie Steve Williams had announced his retirement while Scott's wife had given birth to their first child, Bo. 'Everything was getting a little boring so I thought why not change everything completely and ditch the putter as well,' said Scott (right), wryly. At home he experimented with a range of 50 different putters. He tried various grips and methods. By the time he arrived in Miami, Scott was confident enough to announce he was going back to the short putter he last wielded in competition in 2011. Scott plays his second shot on the 10th hole in the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship . The Australian chips the ball out of the bunker and onto the 11th green at the WGC-Cadillac Championship . The 34-year-old admitted to some first-hole nerves and genuine concern as to how it would hold up over long putts. As things turned out, it went better than he could have imagined. Using the 'claw' grip favoured by Sergio Garcia, the putting stroke looked pure and he had just 27 putts in an opening round of 70. 'I'm really pleased,' Scott said afterwards. 'I've tried not to clutter my mind and I've shown myself it is not that big a deal. It helps that I used a short putter for years, so the adjustment was really to do with muscle memory.' One or two middle-ranking players such as the Swede Carl Pettersson and South African Tim Clark still use long putters. But even here they will surely take encouragement from the example of those at the top. As for Scott, did he ever feel like following Simpson's example and snapping his putter in two? 'It treated me pretty well, so I don't think it deserves a snapping,' he said, smiling. Scott's two-under-par round left him in the top 10 but still eight strokes behind runaway leader JB Holmes, who carded a 62. 'That's the most unbelievable round I have ever seen,' said Ian Poulter, who opened with a 74 — one worse than world No 1 Rory McIlroy. For Holmes, it was another heartening milestone in his remarkable recovery from brain surgery three years ago. The 34-year-old Scott watches his tee shot on the 12th hole at the WGC-Cadillac Championship . [/INST] Adam Scott is now using a short putter at the WGC-Cadillac Championship .
The transition has gone very smoothly for the US Masters Champion .
He shot two under round off the back of a strong short game at Doral .
Short putters will be introduced across golf by January 1, 2016 . </s> |
Dog owners have been warned that their animals could be at risk from a popular brand of pet food which is at the centre of a multi-million-pound lawsuit. Purina Beneful is accused of making dogs violently ill, causing seizures, kidney failure, sudden weight loss and even death. Distraught pet owners across North America are now suing Nestle, the brand’s owner, for $5million (£3.3million) over the allegedly unsafe dry dog food - which can also be bought in the UK. Scroll down for videos . Companion: Loss: Jean-Francois Menicucci from Montreal told MailOnline his 240lb mastiff Rex ate Purina Beneful after a family member brought it back from the store one day. He believes it led to his beloved dog's premature death . Terrifying ordeal: Rex devoured the product in August 2013 and then suddenly started having a seizure . The company strongly denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit ‘baseless’, although thousands of dog owners have complained about the effect of the food on their pets. They claim the dry food product contains toxic chemicals including propylene glycol, which can be used as an anti-freeze, and mycotoxin. All of the customers involved in the class-action lawsuit, which was filed last month in California, are from the US or Canada. However, Beneful is also available in Britain - four varieties of the brand’s dry food are listed for sale on Amazon.co.uk, and it can also be bought from other leading pet food retailers online. Pet owners who are worried about their animals becoming ill as a result of their diet should consult a vet in order to determine whether there is any risk. Seizure: Mr Menicucci describes how Rex was fitting for hours and couldn't even move him to get him to the vet. Before they could get him help he was gone . Heartbreaking: Mr Menicucci said Rex just stopped breathing and keeled over in front of him . A number of dog owners in the US and Canada who believe their animals have suffered as a result of Purina Beneful have shared their experiences with MailOnline. Jean-Francois Menicucci, from Montreal in Canada, said his 240lb mastiff Rex ate Beneful after a family member brought it back from the store in April 2013. ‘My other dog, Tally, refused to eat it,’ he said. ‘But Rex devoured it.’ He described how 40 minutes later Rex, who was three years old at the time, went into a seizure for hours without stopping. He could not move him to take him to the vet. ‘Suddenly he died in front of my eyes. He stopped breathing and he was gone.’ He filed a complaint to the authorities, suggesting his dog’s death was caused by Beneful. Officials then came and collected samples of the food. Purina subsequently sent him an apology and 24 Canadian Dollars (£13). ‘At the time, my mother came out from a seven-month coma in the ICU,’ he added. ‘She woke up with her two legs partially paralyzed, she was working very hard to regain mobility, because her dream was to walk Rex again. Imagine when I told her he had died. I just want justice for Rex.’ Concern: Mike Garnett-Zero posted a horrifying video of friend Cassandra Angelique comforting a dog who they said had been given Purina Beneful . During their youth: Ms Angelique holds her two beloved dogs as puppies . Horrifying: Michael Dowling described how his niece's English Bulldog called Pippa (pictured) had to be 'put to sleep' after suffering from kidney failure. Their vet said it was down to the dog being fed Purina Beneful . Propylene glycol is regularly used as a flavouring ingredient in drinks and food as E-1520. It is found in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, but regulations of its use differ between the US and the EU. In October, for example, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey was pulled from the shelves across Europe because it contained the substance, as it was in breach of European regulations. However it remained on the shelves in the US. In the US, the chemical is 'generally recognised as safe' by the Food and Drug Administration, and Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey claims up to 50 grams per kilogram can be used, though it states it uses far less in its drink. Popylene glycol is also found in automotive and aircraft anti-freeze, for its ability to lower the freezing point of water. The substance is also released alongside nicotine when smoking e-cigarettes. Denial: The company say the lawsuit is 'baseless' Another dog owner, Mike Garnett-Zero, uploaded a horrifying video of friend Cassandra Angelique comforting their dog Melody, who they said had just eaten Purina Beneful. It shows the animal lying on the floor of its cage unable to get up. Underneath the video posted on Facebook, he wrote: ‘Beneful’s line of pet food and treats has poisoned our beautiful pets for the last time. Please boycott this brand and never feed it to your loved ones.’ They also posted another showing Melody barely able to stand and losing balance as she walks, so Mr Garnett-Zero has to hold her on his lap. In February, Michael Dowling told his followers on GooglePlus what had happened to his niece’s English Bulldog called Pippa. Next to a picture of the pet wearing a pink top hat, he described how his niece had to ‘put their dog to sleep’ due to kidney failure. Dowling says that the dog’s deteriorating health may have been prompted by eating the product. Cheryl Harmon wrote on Facebook how her Chihuahua, called Darcie, died at the age of six as a result of what she believes was poisoning from the product. Julie Hyde, 39, of Sandwich, Illinois, said her six-year-old pitbull called Bossy was as ‘healthy as a horse’ before she started eating the food. However she believes it was extremely detrimental to her health thereafter. ‘You could see her spine and ribs’, she said. ‘For her to lose that much weight dramatically there was something definitely wrong.’ After taking her to a vet, the animal was diagnosed with diabetes because her sugar levels were ‘sky-high’. Despite treatment, Bossy’s health continued to deteriorate and she had to be put down last December. The company has vehemently denied the allegations and insists customers should continue buying the product. A spokesman for Nestlé Purina PetCare said: ‘We are aware that a class action lawsuit was recently filed against Beneful in the United States. ‘We believe this lawsuit to be baseless and intend to vigorously defend our high quality, nutritious food which is backed by Purina’s strict quality controls and comprehensive food safety programme. Purina dog foods are enjoyed by millions of dogs every day and pet owners can continue to feed them with total confidence.’ Another alleged vicitim: Morgan Malone, 19, of North Carolina, told NBC News her dachshund called Doc got 'super sick' and died within the space of a week after eating the product . Memory: She posted pictures of her beloved dog on Facebook with friends offering her messages of support . Pet owner Frank Lucido filed the lawsuit on February 5 in US District Court in the Northern District of California against Nestle Purina PetCare Company. Lucido claims he fed his three dogs Beneful ‘kibble’ style dog food, and within a short period of time, two were sick and one was dead. The suit alleges the food contains propylene glycol, which it says is an animal toxin used in automobile antifreeze, and mycotoxins, a group of toxins produced by fungus that occurs in grains. In the suit, Mr Lucido alleges that in the past four years, there have been more than 3,000 complaints online about dogs becoming ill or dying after eating Beneful, having shown ‘consistent symptoms,’ including stomach and related internal bleeding, liver malfunction or failure, vomiting, diarrhea, have not yet been released. The suit asks the court to expand the case to include other dog owners whose dogs were sickened or died. It asks for unspecified damages and restitution, although it says the claims exceed $5million. In recent years, Beneful has faced two lawsuits that were dismissed by the courts, according to Purina’s statement. However, in a lawsuit settled in May, Purina and Waggin’ Train LLC agreed to create a $6.5 million fund to compensate pet owners who claimed their pets were sickened after eating China-made jerky treats. At the time, US officials said the pet treats were linked to more than 1,000 deaths in dogs and more than 4,800 complaints of animal illness. Passed away: Darcie, owned by Cheryl Harmon, is also died after eating the food. Vets allegedly told the owner Purina Beneful was the cause . | WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .
Owners claim pets have suffered seizures and kidney failure after eating Purina Beneful dry dog food .
Some 'have even seen their beloved animals die in front of them'
It is now subject to a lawsuit involving dog lovers across North America .
The food is also sold on British websites to customers in the UK .
The company has denied the allegations and called the lawsuit 'baseless'
Does your dog eat Purina Beneful? Email us at hugo.gye@dailymail.co.uk or phone 0203 615 3594 . | 36c5643ac2db7a1de3c73a2c4a6b542a3d1de2ef | <s>[INST] Dog owners have been warned that their animals could be at risk from a popular brand of pet food which is at the centre of a multi-million-pound lawsuit. Purina Beneful is accused of making dogs violently ill, causing seizures, kidney failure, sudden weight loss and even death. Distraught pet owners across North America are now suing Nestle, the brand’s owner, for $5million (£3.3million) over the allegedly unsafe dry dog food - which can also be bought in the UK. Scroll down for videos . Companion: Loss: Jean-Francois Menicucci from Montreal told MailOnline his 240lb mastiff Rex ate Purina Beneful after a family member brought it back from the store one day. He believes it led to his beloved dog's premature death . Terrifying ordeal: Rex devoured the product in August 2013 and then suddenly started having a seizure . The company strongly denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit ‘baseless’, although thousands of dog owners have complained about the effect of the food on their pets. They claim the dry food product contains toxic chemicals including propylene glycol, which can be used as an anti-freeze, and mycotoxin. All of the customers involved in the class-action lawsuit, which was filed last month in California, are from the US or Canada. However, Beneful is also available in Britain - four varieties of the brand’s dry food are listed for sale on Amazon.co.uk, and it can also be bought from other leading pet food retailers online. Pet owners who are worried about their animals becoming ill as a result of their diet should consult a vet in order to determine whether there is any risk. Seizure: Mr Menicucci describes how Rex was fitting for hours and couldn't even move him to get him to the vet. Before they could get him help he was gone . Heartbreaking: Mr Menicucci said Rex just stopped breathing and keeled over in front of him . A number of dog owners in the US and Canada who believe their animals have suffered as a result of Purina Beneful have shared their experiences with MailOnline. Jean-Francois Menicucci, from Montreal in Canada, said his 240lb mastiff Rex ate Beneful after a family member brought it back from the store in April 2013. ‘My other dog, Tally, refused to eat it,’ he said. ‘But Rex devoured it.’ He described how 40 minutes later Rex, who was three years old at the time, went into a seizure for hours without stopping. He could not move him to take him to the vet. ‘Suddenly he died in front of my eyes. He stopped breathing and he was gone.’ He filed a complaint to the authorities, suggesting his dog’s death was caused by Beneful. Officials then came and collected samples of the food. Purina subsequently sent him an apology and 24 Canadian Dollars (£13). ‘At the time, my mother came out from a seven-month coma in the ICU,’ he added. ‘She woke up with her two legs partially paralyzed, she was working very hard to regain mobility, because her dream was to walk Rex again. Imagine when I told her he had died. I just want justice for Rex.’ Concern: Mike Garnett-Zero posted a horrifying video of friend Cassandra Angelique comforting a dog who they said had been given Purina Beneful . During their youth: Ms Angelique holds her two beloved dogs as puppies . Horrifying: Michael Dowling described how his niece's English Bulldog called Pippa (pictured) had to be 'put to sleep' after suffering from kidney failure. Their vet said it was down to the dog being fed Purina Beneful . Propylene glycol is regularly used as a flavouring ingredient in drinks and food as E-1520. It is found in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, but regulations of its use differ between the US and the EU. In October, for example, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey was pulled from the shelves across Europe because it contained the substance, as it was in breach of European regulations. However it remained on the shelves in the US. In the US, the chemical is 'generally recognised as safe' by the Food and Drug Administration, and Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey claims up to 50 grams per kilogram can be used, though it states it uses far less in its drink. Popylene glycol is also found in automotive and aircraft anti-freeze, for its ability to lower the freezing point of water. The substance is also released alongside nicotine when smoking e-cigarettes. Denial: The company say the lawsuit is 'baseless' Another dog owner, Mike Garnett-Zero, uploaded a horrifying video of friend Cassandra Angelique comforting their dog Melody, who they said had just eaten Purina Beneful. It shows the animal lying on the floor of its cage unable to get up. Underneath the video posted on Facebook, he wrote: ‘Beneful’s line of pet food and treats has poisoned our beautiful pets for the last time. Please boycott this brand and never feed it to your loved ones.’ They also posted another showing Melody barely able to stand and losing balance as she walks, so Mr Garnett-Zero has to hold her on his lap. In February, Michael Dowling told his followers on GooglePlus what had happened to his niece’s English Bulldog called Pippa. Next to a picture of the pet wearing a pink top hat, he described how his niece had to ‘put their dog to sleep’ due to kidney failure. Dowling says that the dog’s deteriorating health may have been prompted by eating the product. Cheryl Harmon wrote on Facebook how her Chihuahua, called Darcie, died at the age of six as a result of what she believes was poisoning from the product. Julie Hyde, 39, of Sandwich, Illinois, said her six-year-old pitbull called Bossy was as ‘healthy as a horse’ before she started eating the food. However she believes it was extremely detrimental to her health thereafter. ‘You could see her spine and ribs’, she said. ‘For her to lose that much weight dramatically there was something definitely wrong.’ After taking her to a vet, the animal was diagnosed with diabetes because her sugar levels were ‘sky-high’. Despite treatment, Bossy’s health continued to deteriorate and she had to be put down last December. The company has vehemently denied the allegations and insists customers should continue buying the product. A spokesman for Nestlé Purina PetCare said: ‘We are aware that a class action lawsuit was recently filed against Beneful in the United States. ‘We believe this lawsuit to be baseless and intend to vigorously defend our high quality, nutritious food which is backed by Purina’s strict quality controls and comprehensive food safety programme. Purina dog foods are enjoyed by millions of dogs every day and pet owners can continue to feed them with total confidence.’ Another alleged vicitim: Morgan Malone, 19, of North Carolina, told NBC News her dachshund called Doc got 'super sick' and died within the space of a week after eating the product . Memory: She posted pictures of her beloved dog on Facebook with friends offering her messages of support . Pet owner Frank Lucido filed the lawsuit on February 5 in US District Court in the Northern District of California against Nestle Purina PetCare Company. Lucido claims he fed his three dogs Beneful ‘kibble’ style dog food, and within a short period of time, two were sick and one was dead. The suit alleges the food contains propylene glycol, which it says is an animal toxin used in automobile antifreeze, and mycotoxins, a group of toxins produced by fungus that occurs in grains. In the suit, Mr Lucido alleges that in the past four years, there have been more than 3,000 complaints online about dogs becoming ill or dying after eating Beneful, having shown ‘consistent symptoms,’ including stomach and related internal bleeding, liver malfunction or failure, vomiting, diarrhea, have not yet been released. The suit asks the court to expand the case to include other dog owners whose dogs were sickened or died. It asks for unspecified damages and restitution, although it says the claims exceed $5million. In recent years, Beneful has faced two lawsuits that were dismissed by the courts, according to Purina’s statement. However, in a lawsuit settled in May, Purina and Waggin’ Train LLC agreed to create a $6.5 million fund to compensate pet owners who claimed their pets were sickened after eating China-made jerky treats. At the time, US officials said the pet treats were linked to more than 1,000 deaths in dogs and more than 4,800 complaints of animal illness. Passed away: Darcie, owned by Cheryl Harmon, is also died after eating the food. Vets allegedly told the owner Purina Beneful was the cause . [/INST] WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .
Owners claim pets have suffered seizures and kidney failure after eating Purina Beneful dry dog food .
Some 'have even seen their beloved animals die in front of them'
It is now subject to a lawsuit involving dog lovers across North America .
The food is also sold on British websites to customers in the UK .
The company has denied the allegations and called the lawsuit 'baseless'
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Forensic tests on the body of Argentine state prosecutor Alberto Nisman who accused the President of a cover-up with Iran indicate that he was murdered, his ex-wife said today. He was found shot dead in the bathroom of his locked apartment in January, hours before he was due to testify against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in the Argentinian Congress. He was trying to arrest the President after claiming she helped cover up Iran's alleged role in a 1994 bombing which killed 85 at a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Mr Nisman's death unleashed a storm of conspiracy theories. His ex-wife, Sandra Arroyo Salgado, hired a private team to analyse the autopsy results and run additional tests. On the offensive: Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (left) has denied claims helped Iran cover up a terrorist attack. The claims were made by Alberto Nisman (right) - who was mysteriously shot dead . Argentine authorities have not released full results of his autopsy, more than six weeks after he was found sprawled in a pool of blood in his flat. The few details made public so far have suggested suicide, although the lead investigator into Mr Nisman's death said she could not categorically say if he shot himself in the head or was killed. But today, his ex-wife - the mother of their two children - said: 'Nisman didn't have an accident. He didn't commit suicide. They murdered him.' Earlier today, Ms Arroyo Salgado, who is a judge, deposited the forensic evidence backing up her allegations at the state prosecutors' office in Buenos Aires. She did not give details of the findings to journalists. Yesterday, a full-page advert, signed by the Government of Argentina and bearing an Argentinian flag, questioned Mr Nisman's motives and attacked his argument. 'One must ask oneself what objectives Nisman was pursuing with a complaint plagued with contradictions, lacking logic and without legal basis,' it declared. Mrs Kirchner: The president's name was on a draft warrant discovered in the home of Alberto Nisman . 'Can one think of a hypothesis other than seeking to generate a destabilising political effect?' Mr Nisman had accused the President and top administration officials of helping Iranian officials hide their and Iran's alleged role in the country's worst-ever terrorist attack. His 289-page investigation, which was published a few days after his death, was based on wiretaps of top administration officials that he argued proved the secret deal with Iran. According to Mr Nisman, the President allegedly orchestrated the deal in exchange for economic trade. Ms Kirchner rejected the allegations, and Iran denied any role in the bombing. The prosecutor was found shot in the head in his apartment in the capital's upmarket Puerto Madero district on January 18, triggering protests in the streets. His mysterious death triggered a PR fightback by the government, whose officials said the prosecutor was trying to smear the nation. Senior government official Gustavo Lopez claimed last month the allegations were part of an attempt to unseat the President and bring neoliberals back to power. 'We are facing an attempted coup d'etat, that aims to get rid of the president,' he wrote. But the alleged smears have upset other politicians. Cornelia Schmidt-Liermann told the Associated Press: 'It's awful to see so many accusations against a person who can't defend himself. 'Instead of clarifying anything, Fernandez is damaging the investigation into Nisman's death.' Anger: Protesters clashed with police after the death of the prosecutor in his locked apartment in January . Horror: The 1994 bombing of a Buenes Aires Jewish centre, run by the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, left 85 dead and remains the country's most deadly terrorist attack. Iran has denied it was involved . Yesterday's newspaper advert highlighted a judge's ruling which said Mr Nisman's argument had a lack of 'coherence and integration'. Judge Daniel Rafecas, who made the ruling, said: 'There is not a single element of evidence, even circumstantial, that points to the head of state.' That ruling was appealed yesterday by prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita, who has taken up the case following Mr Nisman's death. He said the judges' decision was 'premature' and an investigation was needed to 'prove or disprove the facts'. The appeal sends the case to the Federal Chamber of judges, which can uphold or reject last week's decision by federal Judge Rafecas. Argentinians will go to the polls in October, but the President is barred from running for a third term by the country's constitution and will have to step down. She has nevertheless gone on the offensive, accusing opposition parties of using the row for political gain and claiming the U.S. and Israel were meddling in Argentina's affairs. | Alberto Nisman's body found in January a day before Congress hearing .
Claims over 1994 Jewish centre attack which killed 85 in Buenos Aires .
He accused Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner covering Iran's alleged role .
Forensic tests on body indicate he was murdered, his ex-wife said today .
New advert attacks his claims which were 'plagued with contradictions' | 5d0fc5f11ddb672d7dbf5fc6d1e5b5a630eb863c | <s>[INST] Forensic tests on the body of Argentine state prosecutor Alberto Nisman who accused the President of a cover-up with Iran indicate that he was murdered, his ex-wife said today. He was found shot dead in the bathroom of his locked apartment in January, hours before he was due to testify against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in the Argentinian Congress. He was trying to arrest the President after claiming she helped cover up Iran's alleged role in a 1994 bombing which killed 85 at a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Mr Nisman's death unleashed a storm of conspiracy theories. His ex-wife, Sandra Arroyo Salgado, hired a private team to analyse the autopsy results and run additional tests. On the offensive: Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (left) has denied claims helped Iran cover up a terrorist attack. The claims were made by Alberto Nisman (right) - who was mysteriously shot dead . Argentine authorities have not released full results of his autopsy, more than six weeks after he was found sprawled in a pool of blood in his flat. The few details made public so far have suggested suicide, although the lead investigator into Mr Nisman's death said she could not categorically say if he shot himself in the head or was killed. But today, his ex-wife - the mother of their two children - said: 'Nisman didn't have an accident. He didn't commit suicide. They murdered him.' Earlier today, Ms Arroyo Salgado, who is a judge, deposited the forensic evidence backing up her allegations at the state prosecutors' office in Buenos Aires. She did not give details of the findings to journalists. Yesterday, a full-page advert, signed by the Government of Argentina and bearing an Argentinian flag, questioned Mr Nisman's motives and attacked his argument. 'One must ask oneself what objectives Nisman was pursuing with a complaint plagued with contradictions, lacking logic and without legal basis,' it declared. Mrs Kirchner: The president's name was on a draft warrant discovered in the home of Alberto Nisman . 'Can one think of a hypothesis other than seeking to generate a destabilising political effect?' Mr Nisman had accused the President and top administration officials of helping Iranian officials hide their and Iran's alleged role in the country's worst-ever terrorist attack. His 289-page investigation, which was published a few days after his death, was based on wiretaps of top administration officials that he argued proved the secret deal with Iran. According to Mr Nisman, the President allegedly orchestrated the deal in exchange for economic trade. Ms Kirchner rejected the allegations, and Iran denied any role in the bombing. The prosecutor was found shot in the head in his apartment in the capital's upmarket Puerto Madero district on January 18, triggering protests in the streets. His mysterious death triggered a PR fightback by the government, whose officials said the prosecutor was trying to smear the nation. Senior government official Gustavo Lopez claimed last month the allegations were part of an attempt to unseat the President and bring neoliberals back to power. 'We are facing an attempted coup d'etat, that aims to get rid of the president,' he wrote. But the alleged smears have upset other politicians. Cornelia Schmidt-Liermann told the Associated Press: 'It's awful to see so many accusations against a person who can't defend himself. 'Instead of clarifying anything, Fernandez is damaging the investigation into Nisman's death.' Anger: Protesters clashed with police after the death of the prosecutor in his locked apartment in January . Horror: The 1994 bombing of a Buenes Aires Jewish centre, run by the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, left 85 dead and remains the country's most deadly terrorist attack. Iran has denied it was involved . Yesterday's newspaper advert highlighted a judge's ruling which said Mr Nisman's argument had a lack of 'coherence and integration'. Judge Daniel Rafecas, who made the ruling, said: 'There is not a single element of evidence, even circumstantial, that points to the head of state.' That ruling was appealed yesterday by prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita, who has taken up the case following Mr Nisman's death. He said the judges' decision was 'premature' and an investigation was needed to 'prove or disprove the facts'. The appeal sends the case to the Federal Chamber of judges, which can uphold or reject last week's decision by federal Judge Rafecas. Argentinians will go to the polls in October, but the President is barred from running for a third term by the country's constitution and will have to step down. She has nevertheless gone on the offensive, accusing opposition parties of using the row for political gain and claiming the U.S. and Israel were meddling in Argentina's affairs. [/INST] Alberto Nisman's body found in January a day before Congress hearing .
Claims over 1994 Jewish centre attack which killed 85 in Buenos Aires .
He accused Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner covering Iran's alleged role .
Forensic tests on body indicate he was murdered, his ex-wife said today .
New advert attacks his claims which were 'plagued with contradictions' </s> |
A grieving woman who overate following her mother's death told of how after dropping FIVE dress sizes in just one year her breasts shrunk from a 38E to a 34B – so she used her mother's inheritance to get implants. Emma Thair-White, 43, was prompted to lose weight after she gorged so much that whole pieces of food rose back up into her throat when she bent over to tie her shoelaces. The mother-of-two, who said she over-ate while grieving following her mother's death, was hugely successful and went from a 15-stone, size 22 to a ten-stone, size 12. Emma Thair-White piled on the pounds after the tragic loss of her mother, however, the 43-year-old has now dropped five dress sizes and had a boob job to lift and enlarge her sagging chest . Emma was left devastated after the death of her mother, Ethel (right) and turned to drink and food for comfort . But her breasts also took the hit – and shrunk from a 38E to a 34B. 'I didn't want to look in the mirror – I didn't like what it the weight loss had left,' she said, adding she was disgusted with her 'saggy' breasts. 'Every bra I put on, the skin just sat in there. I'd never lost my boobs throughout any diet, so it was a shock.' In 2014, she decided to use part of her mum's inheritance to get a breast uplift and 34F implants. Mrs Thair-White, from Grays, Essex, said: 'I wasn't sure about spending part of the inheritance on the operation but my husband Shane encouraged me,' she said. 'He said: 'You've always put the kids first, now it's time for you.' Mrs Thair-White told how she struggled to shift the pounds she had gained while pregnant with her children Eva, 16 and Max, 10, but her binge eating spiraled out of control after she lost her beloved mother Ethel to brain cancer in 2009. Emma, pictured here with her two children Eva (left) and Max (right) decided to lose the weight in 2013 after she became so big that she couldn't tie her shoelaces without food coming up into her mouth . Emma proudly shows off her weight loss holding up an old pair of her jeans, she was previously a size 22 but has now slimmed down to a size 12 . Emma is now a keen exerciser and a slim size 12, after realising in 2013 that she needed to do something about her weight . She was so devastated by the loss that she secretly turned to drink to ease the pain. 'It started off that I had a bottle of wine to toast [my mum], and things seemed a little bit rosier and it wasn't so painful,' she said. 'That one glass in the evening turned to two, then three, then four and then before I knew it I'd be ordering three bottles of wine in the shopping then, unbeknown to my husband, going and buying another three. 'I used to make sure if there was a lot of bottles in the recycling bin I'd put the rubbish straight in after. He didn't have a clue.' In 2010, she broke down and confessed all to her GP, who prescribed her a course of anti-depressants. 'One day I just woke up and decided I wasn't going to do it anymore and I needed help,' she said. She cut out drinking straight away. Emma was suffering from depression when she decided to give up drinking, however, she then turned to take-aways eating them two or three times a week . Emma is now happy to show off her slimmer figure in a variety of outfits, including this fancy dress costime . However, Mrs Thair-White was still battling with her weight – a fight she believes was made harder by her anti-depressants. 'The takeaways went from weekends to two or three times a week,' she said. It wasn't a few scoops of Ben and Jerry's, I'd have the tub. 'With my appetite, there is no off button. It is all down to my self control.' Classmates at son her Max's school even made cruel comments about him having a 'fat mum.' The final push she needed to kick-start her weight loss came in December 2013. She had been stocking the house with sweets and chocolate in the run-up to Christmas, but could not resist binging on the treats. 'I stacked up my cupboards and I used to sit and eat every night until I felt sick,' she said, 'We were going somewhere and I bent down to tie my shoes then all my food came back into my mouth because my tummy was so big. 'I just remember saying to my husband: 'I can't do this anymore.' Emma used some of the inheritance money left by her mother to pay for a boob job after her chest was left sagging following her weight loss regime . Emma's two children and husband encouraged her in her weight loss, they joined their mother on her healthy eating regime, promising her they would lose weight as a family . Her 42-year-old husband and two children also joined in with her new healthy regime, promising they would lose weight as a family. Mrs Thair-White threw herself into exercise, taking the family's dog Morris with her on speed walks. Progress was slow at first. When she had only managed to shed a stone after several months, she turned to Forza Raspberry K2 diet supplements. 'At the beginning when I wasn't on [the supplements], it was very slow,' she said, 'But after I started, it came off in leaps and bounds. 'The shape change spurred me on. I had a waist – it was a good feeling. The biggest thing is excuses. 'I've had so many people approach me and say they want to do it but there's all these 'buts', and I'll say to them that they're not ready. 'You've got to be in the frame of mind to do it. I've proved that you don't have to run – I speed walk. 'Even just walking helps, it's just making yourself active. I just want people to know there is always light at the end of any tunnel no matter how big or small, and looking after yourself really does make all the difference. Don't give up. It can be done.' Emma proudly shows off her slim size 12 frame in a pair of skinny jeans and high heels . | Emma Thair-White piled on the pounds after losing her Mum, Ethal .
She had a drink problem and later would start to gorge on take-aways .
Now Emma has cut the junk and dropped an impressive five dress sizes .
Mother-of-two has also had a boob job after being left with saggy breasts . | ac9d48949645e68106cb67a8c326fe264fad4c45 | <s>[INST] A grieving woman who overate following her mother's death told of how after dropping FIVE dress sizes in just one year her breasts shrunk from a 38E to a 34B – so she used her mother's inheritance to get implants. Emma Thair-White, 43, was prompted to lose weight after she gorged so much that whole pieces of food rose back up into her throat when she bent over to tie her shoelaces. The mother-of-two, who said she over-ate while grieving following her mother's death, was hugely successful and went from a 15-stone, size 22 to a ten-stone, size 12. Emma Thair-White piled on the pounds after the tragic loss of her mother, however, the 43-year-old has now dropped five dress sizes and had a boob job to lift and enlarge her sagging chest . Emma was left devastated after the death of her mother, Ethel (right) and turned to drink and food for comfort . But her breasts also took the hit – and shrunk from a 38E to a 34B. 'I didn't want to look in the mirror – I didn't like what it the weight loss had left,' she said, adding she was disgusted with her 'saggy' breasts. 'Every bra I put on, the skin just sat in there. I'd never lost my boobs throughout any diet, so it was a shock.' In 2014, she decided to use part of her mum's inheritance to get a breast uplift and 34F implants. Mrs Thair-White, from Grays, Essex, said: 'I wasn't sure about spending part of the inheritance on the operation but my husband Shane encouraged me,' she said. 'He said: 'You've always put the kids first, now it's time for you.' Mrs Thair-White told how she struggled to shift the pounds she had gained while pregnant with her children Eva, 16 and Max, 10, but her binge eating spiraled out of control after she lost her beloved mother Ethel to brain cancer in 2009. Emma, pictured here with her two children Eva (left) and Max (right) decided to lose the weight in 2013 after she became so big that she couldn't tie her shoelaces without food coming up into her mouth . Emma proudly shows off her weight loss holding up an old pair of her jeans, she was previously a size 22 but has now slimmed down to a size 12 . Emma is now a keen exerciser and a slim size 12, after realising in 2013 that she needed to do something about her weight . She was so devastated by the loss that she secretly turned to drink to ease the pain. 'It started off that I had a bottle of wine to toast [my mum], and things seemed a little bit rosier and it wasn't so painful,' she said. 'That one glass in the evening turned to two, then three, then four and then before I knew it I'd be ordering three bottles of wine in the shopping then, unbeknown to my husband, going and buying another three. 'I used to make sure if there was a lot of bottles in the recycling bin I'd put the rubbish straight in after. He didn't have a clue.' In 2010, she broke down and confessed all to her GP, who prescribed her a course of anti-depressants. 'One day I just woke up and decided I wasn't going to do it anymore and I needed help,' she said. She cut out drinking straight away. Emma was suffering from depression when she decided to give up drinking, however, she then turned to take-aways eating them two or three times a week . Emma is now happy to show off her slimmer figure in a variety of outfits, including this fancy dress costime . However, Mrs Thair-White was still battling with her weight – a fight she believes was made harder by her anti-depressants. 'The takeaways went from weekends to two or three times a week,' she said. It wasn't a few scoops of Ben and Jerry's, I'd have the tub. 'With my appetite, there is no off button. It is all down to my self control.' Classmates at son her Max's school even made cruel comments about him having a 'fat mum.' The final push she needed to kick-start her weight loss came in December 2013. She had been stocking the house with sweets and chocolate in the run-up to Christmas, but could not resist binging on the treats. 'I stacked up my cupboards and I used to sit and eat every night until I felt sick,' she said, 'We were going somewhere and I bent down to tie my shoes then all my food came back into my mouth because my tummy was so big. 'I just remember saying to my husband: 'I can't do this anymore.' Emma used some of the inheritance money left by her mother to pay for a boob job after her chest was left sagging following her weight loss regime . Emma's two children and husband encouraged her in her weight loss, they joined their mother on her healthy eating regime, promising her they would lose weight as a family . Her 42-year-old husband and two children also joined in with her new healthy regime, promising they would lose weight as a family. Mrs Thair-White threw herself into exercise, taking the family's dog Morris with her on speed walks. Progress was slow at first. When she had only managed to shed a stone after several months, she turned to Forza Raspberry K2 diet supplements. 'At the beginning when I wasn't on [the supplements], it was very slow,' she said, 'But after I started, it came off in leaps and bounds. 'The shape change spurred me on. I had a waist – it was a good feeling. The biggest thing is excuses. 'I've had so many people approach me and say they want to do it but there's all these 'buts', and I'll say to them that they're not ready. 'You've got to be in the frame of mind to do it. I've proved that you don't have to run – I speed walk. 'Even just walking helps, it's just making yourself active. I just want people to know there is always light at the end of any tunnel no matter how big or small, and looking after yourself really does make all the difference. Don't give up. It can be done.' Emma proudly shows off her slim size 12 frame in a pair of skinny jeans and high heels . [/INST] Emma Thair-White piled on the pounds after losing her Mum, Ethal .
She had a drink problem and later would start to gorge on take-aways .
Now Emma has cut the junk and dropped an impressive five dress sizes .
Mother-of-two has also had a boob job after being left with saggy breasts . </s> |
As one of the industry's most esteemed supermodels who balances her career with motherhood, who could be more qualified to design a line of children's clothes than Jourdan Dunn? However, rather than following in her esteemed colleagues' footsteps (Cara Delevingne has designed for Mulberry and Suki Waterhouse for Superga), Jourdan will be focusing on children's attire. The 24-year-old beauty - who has a five-year-old son called Riley - will be partnering up with an independent licensing agency, Fluid World, to produce at least two apparel collections. Scroll down for video . Jourdan Dunn - who has a five-year-old son, Riley - will be creating at least two children's clothing collections with agency Fluid World . The collection will be aimed at 'children and young adults' and the deal was negotiated by the model's London agency, Storm Model Management. The beauty has said: 'I love kid's clothes and have been obsessed with them ever since my son was born. 'Through my career in fashion I have come to love and respect great design, and as a mum I also expect great quality and value for money, as well as the coolest clothes for my son Riley. 'I am thrilled to be working with Fluid World, and I am looking forward to developing my own collection and turning my ideas into reality.' The 24-year-old model will be using her extensive expertise in the fashion industry to inform her designs . According to Vogue magazine, the model is planning to release a full range, which will include, jeans, jackets, T-shirts, leggings and accessories. Fluid World's CEO, Andrew Lane, said: 'Jourdan Dunn is a fashion icon who sets trends and influences style. 'I am delighted to be working with her on this exciting project and bringing her cool urban style to a wider audience.' Jourdan revealed her plans to FEMAIL earlier this year. She explained: 'I am collaborating on a sunglasses range and designing my own kidswear line. My son is really involved and has been helping me choose the colours and designs.' The model is planning to release a full range, which will include, jeans, jackets, T-shirts, leggings and accessories . Balmain Color Block Fringe Dress . From the Fall 2015 collection . Visit site . Jourdan Dunn is the latest in a long line of supermodels to capitalize off their fashion sense in the design world. But the mom to adorable little Riley will focus on his peers when she produces her new children's range. Judging from her personal style choices, the blonde beauty should have no trouble with her own kids collection. The top catwalker has worked with all of the major labels and is friends with fashion's elite including Cara Delevingne and Karlie Kloss. Jourdan was recently spotted in an alluring patchwork dress ripped straight from Balmain's Fall runway. The shimmery mini featured a color block pattern and fringe details, two huge trends that are en vogue right now. The flirty frock is not available just yet but you can shop the brand at Net-A-Porter with a click to the right. Then have a peek through the edit below for some chromatic alternatives from the high street to high fashion. Try Charlotte Russe's shiny sequin number if you're looking to save or Lanvin's fringed creation if you want to splurge. Love Sadie Patchwork Gypsy Dress at Shopbop (now $70.80) Visit site . Topshop Color Block Tunic Dress at Nordstrom . Visit site . Charlotte Russe Sequin Color Block Shift Dress (now $25.99) Visit site . Lnavin Fringed Dress at Farfetch (now $3117.50) Visit site . As a Vogue regular, who was scouted in Primark in her teens, Jourdan was on the road to success very early in her career. She's clocked up campaigns for Balmain, DKNY, Victoria's Secret and Topshop and walked in the Olympics closing ceremony alongside Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. She is currently the face of Maybelline. When she's not on the catwalk, Jourdan is a proud mother to her son, who was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. This has led to Jourdan’s active involvement as the Parent Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and the future is looking bright for the young starlet. (L to R) Television presenter Alexa Chung, model Pixie Geldof, model Kendall Jenner, model Cara Delevingne, businessman Sir Philip Green, model Jourdan Dunn and editor Alexandra Shulman at the Topshop show . | The 24-year-old supermodel is partnering with British agency Fluid World .
Dunn is mother to five-year-old son, Riley .
The partnership will result in at least two apparel collections . | abc4dddbe136f1076d15b18498dbc92cc831242e | <s>[INST] As one of the industry's most esteemed supermodels who balances her career with motherhood, who could be more qualified to design a line of children's clothes than Jourdan Dunn? However, rather than following in her esteemed colleagues' footsteps (Cara Delevingne has designed for Mulberry and Suki Waterhouse for Superga), Jourdan will be focusing on children's attire. The 24-year-old beauty - who has a five-year-old son called Riley - will be partnering up with an independent licensing agency, Fluid World, to produce at least two apparel collections. Scroll down for video . Jourdan Dunn - who has a five-year-old son, Riley - will be creating at least two children's clothing collections with agency Fluid World . The collection will be aimed at 'children and young adults' and the deal was negotiated by the model's London agency, Storm Model Management. The beauty has said: 'I love kid's clothes and have been obsessed with them ever since my son was born. 'Through my career in fashion I have come to love and respect great design, and as a mum I also expect great quality and value for money, as well as the coolest clothes for my son Riley. 'I am thrilled to be working with Fluid World, and I am looking forward to developing my own collection and turning my ideas into reality.' The 24-year-old model will be using her extensive expertise in the fashion industry to inform her designs . According to Vogue magazine, the model is planning to release a full range, which will include, jeans, jackets, T-shirts, leggings and accessories. Fluid World's CEO, Andrew Lane, said: 'Jourdan Dunn is a fashion icon who sets trends and influences style. 'I am delighted to be working with her on this exciting project and bringing her cool urban style to a wider audience.' Jourdan revealed her plans to FEMAIL earlier this year. She explained: 'I am collaborating on a sunglasses range and designing my own kidswear line. My son is really involved and has been helping me choose the colours and designs.' The model is planning to release a full range, which will include, jeans, jackets, T-shirts, leggings and accessories . Balmain Color Block Fringe Dress . From the Fall 2015 collection . Visit site . Jourdan Dunn is the latest in a long line of supermodels to capitalize off their fashion sense in the design world. But the mom to adorable little Riley will focus on his peers when she produces her new children's range. Judging from her personal style choices, the blonde beauty should have no trouble with her own kids collection. The top catwalker has worked with all of the major labels and is friends with fashion's elite including Cara Delevingne and Karlie Kloss. Jourdan was recently spotted in an alluring patchwork dress ripped straight from Balmain's Fall runway. The shimmery mini featured a color block pattern and fringe details, two huge trends that are en vogue right now. The flirty frock is not available just yet but you can shop the brand at Net-A-Porter with a click to the right. Then have a peek through the edit below for some chromatic alternatives from the high street to high fashion. Try Charlotte Russe's shiny sequin number if you're looking to save or Lanvin's fringed creation if you want to splurge. Love Sadie Patchwork Gypsy Dress at Shopbop (now $70.80) Visit site . Topshop Color Block Tunic Dress at Nordstrom . Visit site . Charlotte Russe Sequin Color Block Shift Dress (now $25.99) Visit site . Lnavin Fringed Dress at Farfetch (now $3117.50) Visit site . As a Vogue regular, who was scouted in Primark in her teens, Jourdan was on the road to success very early in her career. She's clocked up campaigns for Balmain, DKNY, Victoria's Secret and Topshop and walked in the Olympics closing ceremony alongside Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. She is currently the face of Maybelline. When she's not on the catwalk, Jourdan is a proud mother to her son, who was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. This has led to Jourdan’s active involvement as the Parent Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and the future is looking bright for the young starlet. (L to R) Television presenter Alexa Chung, model Pixie Geldof, model Kendall Jenner, model Cara Delevingne, businessman Sir Philip Green, model Jourdan Dunn and editor Alexandra Shulman at the Topshop show . [/INST] The 24-year-old supermodel is partnering with British agency Fluid World .
Dunn is mother to five-year-old son, Riley .
The partnership will result in at least two apparel collections . </s> |
Police say Jason Brown, whose license has been suspended 41 times, gave a fake name after being pulled over in Yaphank, New York, on Saturday after an officer noticed his minivan driving erratically . A man who has had his license suspended 41 times was nabbed again over the weekend in New York. A Suffolk County police officer pulled Jason Brown over on Saturday afternoon in Yaphank after noticing the suspect's minivan was being driven erratically. Police say even though Brown gave a fake name to Highway Patrol Officer Matthew DeWitt, the officer determined the suspect's New York State driver’s license had been suspended 41 times. Officer DeWitt also 'observed marijuana in plain view within the van'. At that point, Brown, 36, was taken to the 5th Precinct in Patchogue for processing. During processing, Officer DeWitt 'discovered Brown had hidden on his person quantities of heroin and cocaine'. Brown, of Mastic Beach, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, criminal impersonation, unlawful possession of marijuana and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was also given a traffic summons for failure to maintain or stay within a lane of travel and his van was impounded. After being held at the precinct overnight, Brown was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip. | Jason Brown gave fake name after being pulled over in Yaphank, New York .
Suffolk County officer pulled over Brown, 36, for driving his minivan erratically .
Officer realized Brown's previous license suspensions and saw marijuana .
Police took Brown into custody and found quantities of heroin and cocaine . | 1afb3410703bc24ed4995594cbf7e2c9253725cd | <s>[INST] Police say Jason Brown, whose license has been suspended 41 times, gave a fake name after being pulled over in Yaphank, New York, on Saturday after an officer noticed his minivan driving erratically . A man who has had his license suspended 41 times was nabbed again over the weekend in New York. A Suffolk County police officer pulled Jason Brown over on Saturday afternoon in Yaphank after noticing the suspect's minivan was being driven erratically. Police say even though Brown gave a fake name to Highway Patrol Officer Matthew DeWitt, the officer determined the suspect's New York State driver’s license had been suspended 41 times. Officer DeWitt also 'observed marijuana in plain view within the van'. At that point, Brown, 36, was taken to the 5th Precinct in Patchogue for processing. During processing, Officer DeWitt 'discovered Brown had hidden on his person quantities of heroin and cocaine'. Brown, of Mastic Beach, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, criminal impersonation, unlawful possession of marijuana and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was also given a traffic summons for failure to maintain or stay within a lane of travel and his van was impounded. After being held at the precinct overnight, Brown was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip. [/INST] Jason Brown gave fake name after being pulled over in Yaphank, New York .
Suffolk County officer pulled over Brown, 36, for driving his minivan erratically .
Officer realized Brown's previous license suspensions and saw marijuana .
Police took Brown into custody and found quantities of heroin and cocaine . </s> |
We’ve known for centuries that man’s best friend is the dog - right? Not necessarily, according to a latest YouGov study, which found that lobsters were the preferred animals for men - when compared to the choices by women - followed by alligators, sticklebacks, sharks and eagles. For women, meanwhile, the results were a bit more timid - with miniature pigs, cats, ponies, donkeys and chinchillas making up the top five. Man's new best friend? Dogs may have once ruled the roost, but now according to a YouGov survey of people in the UK, men prefer lobsters as their favourite animal - when compared to female choices - which may be because they associate them with fine dining (picture of red reef lobster shown) The study involved a poll of 190,000 YouGov members in the UK, which the company says is ‘perhaps the largest dataset ever collected of people’s passions and phobias in the animal world’. Overall, when gender is not taken into account, the nation’s favourite animals are dogs, tigers, elephants, cats and dolphins. The least favoured are eels, millipedes and spiders. When male choices were compared to female choices, however, there was a surprising battle of the sexes on what the most popular animals were. The data showed that lobsters were the most popular animal among men when compared to those less liked by women, followed by alligators, sticklebacks and so on. For women, compared to men, it was miniature pigs at the top of the list, followed by cats and ponies. As for the most popular animals, the study found that things like dogs and snails were slightly more popular among women than men. Men were more likely to prefer 'heroic', 'aggressive' or 'creepy' animals, while women preferred 'cute', 'beautiful' and 'exotic' species. In the episode of The Simpsons titled Lisa Gets an 'A' (seventh episode of season 10), Homer Simpsons gets a pet lobster that he names Pinchy, and unfortunately ends up cooking him towards the end of the episode. While his actions seemed bizarre, did Homer actually predict that the animal was favoured by men? For women, when their choices were compared to men, their favourite animals were miniature pigs (shown), followed by cats, ponies, donkeys and chinchillas . ‘Animals with violent defensive abilities - sharks, eagles and piranhas - are particularly favoured by men,’ noted Will Dahlgreen in an article for YouGov. ‘The only mammal in the top 20 most uniquely male animals is the Narwhal, while every animal in the corresponding female list apart from the penguin and butterfly is mammal.’ Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Dahlgreen added that his suspicion as to why men are more likely to have a positive impression of lobsters is because they associate them with fine dining . 'As for why miniature pigs score so highly on female uniqueness, this isn’t because men are particularly likely to dislike them, but because women are more likely to be drawn towards cute animals,' he continued. 'We can’t tell for sure, but I suspect this is because it is easier to anthropomorphise these animals, in other words to ascribe human emotions to their facial expressions.' This chart shows the full scores for the 'uniquely male' animals, which were the ones that scored especially high with men but not high with women . Conversely, this chart shows those animals favoured by women, but not liked so much by men. It should be noted that none of the animals were 'disliked' - the survey asked for positive results only . | YouGov survey asked 190,000 people in the UK which animals they liked .
For both genders the most popular animals were dogs and tigers .
But when the genders were correlated, the results were surprising .
Men preferred lobsters, alligators, sticklebacks, sharks and eagles .
Women were in favour of miniature pigs, cats, ponies and donkeys . | df88d895e3f0996ab949f3fb538b33b2969cde62 | <s>[INST] We’ve known for centuries that man’s best friend is the dog - right? Not necessarily, according to a latest YouGov study, which found that lobsters were the preferred animals for men - when compared to the choices by women - followed by alligators, sticklebacks, sharks and eagles. For women, meanwhile, the results were a bit more timid - with miniature pigs, cats, ponies, donkeys and chinchillas making up the top five. Man's new best friend? Dogs may have once ruled the roost, but now according to a YouGov survey of people in the UK, men prefer lobsters as their favourite animal - when compared to female choices - which may be because they associate them with fine dining (picture of red reef lobster shown) The study involved a poll of 190,000 YouGov members in the UK, which the company says is ‘perhaps the largest dataset ever collected of people’s passions and phobias in the animal world’. Overall, when gender is not taken into account, the nation’s favourite animals are dogs, tigers, elephants, cats and dolphins. The least favoured are eels, millipedes and spiders. When male choices were compared to female choices, however, there was a surprising battle of the sexes on what the most popular animals were. The data showed that lobsters were the most popular animal among men when compared to those less liked by women, followed by alligators, sticklebacks and so on. For women, compared to men, it was miniature pigs at the top of the list, followed by cats and ponies. As for the most popular animals, the study found that things like dogs and snails were slightly more popular among women than men. Men were more likely to prefer 'heroic', 'aggressive' or 'creepy' animals, while women preferred 'cute', 'beautiful' and 'exotic' species. In the episode of The Simpsons titled Lisa Gets an 'A' (seventh episode of season 10), Homer Simpsons gets a pet lobster that he names Pinchy, and unfortunately ends up cooking him towards the end of the episode. While his actions seemed bizarre, did Homer actually predict that the animal was favoured by men? For women, when their choices were compared to men, their favourite animals were miniature pigs (shown), followed by cats, ponies, donkeys and chinchillas . ‘Animals with violent defensive abilities - sharks, eagles and piranhas - are particularly favoured by men,’ noted Will Dahlgreen in an article for YouGov. ‘The only mammal in the top 20 most uniquely male animals is the Narwhal, while every animal in the corresponding female list apart from the penguin and butterfly is mammal.’ Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Dahlgreen added that his suspicion as to why men are more likely to have a positive impression of lobsters is because they associate them with fine dining . 'As for why miniature pigs score so highly on female uniqueness, this isn’t because men are particularly likely to dislike them, but because women are more likely to be drawn towards cute animals,' he continued. 'We can’t tell for sure, but I suspect this is because it is easier to anthropomorphise these animals, in other words to ascribe human emotions to their facial expressions.' This chart shows the full scores for the 'uniquely male' animals, which were the ones that scored especially high with men but not high with women . Conversely, this chart shows those animals favoured by women, but not liked so much by men. It should be noted that none of the animals were 'disliked' - the survey asked for positive results only . [/INST] YouGov survey asked 190,000 people in the UK which animals they liked .
For both genders the most popular animals were dogs and tigers .
But when the genders were correlated, the results were surprising .
Men preferred lobsters, alligators, sticklebacks, sharks and eagles .
Women were in favour of miniature pigs, cats, ponies and donkeys . </s> |
Monty Python member Eric Idle attended the Royal School Wolverhampton . A £29,000-a-year boarding school will scrap all its fees this September to become one of David Cameron's latest free schools. The Royal School Wolverhampton, whose former pupils include the Monty Python member Eric Idle, will become a state school – with no fees to attend. The boarding school was one of 49 new free schools announced by the Prime Minister yesterday as part of a major expansion of the policy which allows schools to be set up by community groups including parents, charities or teachers. An extra 500 free schools will be opened by 2020 under a Conservative government, Mr Cameron said. The Royal School Wolverhampton is the latest of several private schools to scrap fees and take state funding via the free schools programme. The most prestigious was Liverpool College, while others included William Hulme Grammar School in Manchester, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Blackburn, and Chetwynde School in Barrow in Furness. Pupils at the school who don’t board currently pay fees of £13,230 – but this will fall to nothing from September. Families of children who board will see their fees drop to a boarding charge of between £10,000 and £14,000 a year. The school, in grounds of 25 acres, currently has 538 pupils, of whom 139 are boarders. As a state school it will expand to 1,200 children, with boarders dropping slightly to around 110. Free schools were introduced in 2010 to allow parents and community groups to set up their own schools. They are independent from local authorities but must still undergo Ofsted inspections. Supporters say they help to drive up standards by creating competition with existing schools, but Labour has opposed their creation in areas with a surplus of places where they are not needed. The new plan to open at least 500 of the schools by 2020 mean an extra 270,000 places. In a speech in London, Mr Cameron said: 'If you vote Conservative, you will see the continuation of the free schools programme at the rate you've seen in the last three years. 'That means, over the next parliament, we hope to open at least 500 new free schools resulting in 270,000 new school places. 'Remember - we're the only party that is committed to this. The only party that's opening up the education system so we can get more good places for your children. The Royal School Wolverhampton was one of 49 new free schools announced by the Prime Minister yesterday . 'And isn't that what every parent wants - a great education for their child? You deserve the security of knowing your child is getting just that. And with the Conservatives you should expect nothing less.' He also backed the idea of existing grammar schools. Taking questions from the audience, Mr Cameron was asked about comments he made in 2007 that a 'pledge to build more grammar schools would be an electoral albatross'. He insisted: 'I have never said that grammar schools are an albatross, grammar schools are good schools and I like good schools. I want there to be good schools for people to send their children to. 'What I've said about grammar schools is, like other schools that are good, if they want to expand they should be able to expand. I have been very consistent about that.' Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said she would not allow free schools to make a profit, despite the move being supported by her predecessor Michael Gove. She said she wanted each school to 'make the right choice for them' about whether to become a free school or academy. David Cameron talks with school children during a visit to The Green School for girls in west London today . Asked if she could rule out a Tory government allowing free schools to make a profit, she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'Yes I can rule it out, I think having for profit education is something that would make me feel very uncomfortable and it is not something that is needed. 'We have excellent sponsors like charities and others or parent groups wanting to run schools and they are doing an excellent job up and down the country.' Mrs Morgan's insistence that there would be no profit-making schools for the whole of the next parliament suggests a shift in policy from her predecessor. Mr Gove, who lost his job as Education Secretary in July, had advocated allowing profit-making to encourage companies to set up successful free schools. In May 2012 he said: 'It's my belief that we could move to that situation but at the moment it's important to recognise that the free schools movement is succeeding without that element and I think we should cross that bridge when we come to it.' Labour has criticised the free schools policy, claiming it can lead to money being channelled to areas where there is a surplus of school places instead of being targeted at areas where classes are overcrowded. | Royal School Wolverhampton will become a state school this year .
Boarding school one of 49 free schools announced by the PM yesterday .
Cameron said there would be 500 more free schools by the end of 2020 .
Comes on top of more than 400 opened under the coalition government .
Free schools can be opened by parents, charities and teaching groups . | 2e4d1beaf199ceb4cf8ee25d48193c7d5e6e94cb | <s>[INST] Monty Python member Eric Idle attended the Royal School Wolverhampton . A £29,000-a-year boarding school will scrap all its fees this September to become one of David Cameron's latest free schools. The Royal School Wolverhampton, whose former pupils include the Monty Python member Eric Idle, will become a state school – with no fees to attend. The boarding school was one of 49 new free schools announced by the Prime Minister yesterday as part of a major expansion of the policy which allows schools to be set up by community groups including parents, charities or teachers. An extra 500 free schools will be opened by 2020 under a Conservative government, Mr Cameron said. The Royal School Wolverhampton is the latest of several private schools to scrap fees and take state funding via the free schools programme. The most prestigious was Liverpool College, while others included William Hulme Grammar School in Manchester, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Blackburn, and Chetwynde School in Barrow in Furness. Pupils at the school who don’t board currently pay fees of £13,230 – but this will fall to nothing from September. Families of children who board will see their fees drop to a boarding charge of between £10,000 and £14,000 a year. The school, in grounds of 25 acres, currently has 538 pupils, of whom 139 are boarders. As a state school it will expand to 1,200 children, with boarders dropping slightly to around 110. Free schools were introduced in 2010 to allow parents and community groups to set up their own schools. They are independent from local authorities but must still undergo Ofsted inspections. Supporters say they help to drive up standards by creating competition with existing schools, but Labour has opposed their creation in areas with a surplus of places where they are not needed. The new plan to open at least 500 of the schools by 2020 mean an extra 270,000 places. In a speech in London, Mr Cameron said: 'If you vote Conservative, you will see the continuation of the free schools programme at the rate you've seen in the last three years. 'That means, over the next parliament, we hope to open at least 500 new free schools resulting in 270,000 new school places. 'Remember - we're the only party that is committed to this. The only party that's opening up the education system so we can get more good places for your children. The Royal School Wolverhampton was one of 49 new free schools announced by the Prime Minister yesterday . 'And isn't that what every parent wants - a great education for their child? You deserve the security of knowing your child is getting just that. And with the Conservatives you should expect nothing less.' He also backed the idea of existing grammar schools. Taking questions from the audience, Mr Cameron was asked about comments he made in 2007 that a 'pledge to build more grammar schools would be an electoral albatross'. He insisted: 'I have never said that grammar schools are an albatross, grammar schools are good schools and I like good schools. I want there to be good schools for people to send their children to. 'What I've said about grammar schools is, like other schools that are good, if they want to expand they should be able to expand. I have been very consistent about that.' Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said she would not allow free schools to make a profit, despite the move being supported by her predecessor Michael Gove. She said she wanted each school to 'make the right choice for them' about whether to become a free school or academy. David Cameron talks with school children during a visit to The Green School for girls in west London today . Asked if she could rule out a Tory government allowing free schools to make a profit, she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'Yes I can rule it out, I think having for profit education is something that would make me feel very uncomfortable and it is not something that is needed. 'We have excellent sponsors like charities and others or parent groups wanting to run schools and they are doing an excellent job up and down the country.' Mrs Morgan's insistence that there would be no profit-making schools for the whole of the next parliament suggests a shift in policy from her predecessor. Mr Gove, who lost his job as Education Secretary in July, had advocated allowing profit-making to encourage companies to set up successful free schools. In May 2012 he said: 'It's my belief that we could move to that situation but at the moment it's important to recognise that the free schools movement is succeeding without that element and I think we should cross that bridge when we come to it.' Labour has criticised the free schools policy, claiming it can lead to money being channelled to areas where there is a surplus of school places instead of being targeted at areas where classes are overcrowded. [/INST] Royal School Wolverhampton will become a state school this year .
Boarding school one of 49 free schools announced by the PM yesterday .
Cameron said there would be 500 more free schools by the end of 2020 .
Comes on top of more than 400 opened under the coalition government .
Free schools can be opened by parents, charities and teaching groups . </s> |
A four-year-old girl made a life-saving 999 call after her mother collapsed - before telling the operator about Frozen, her pet dog and Santa. Megan Stratton has been handed an award and praised for summoning emergency crews to her mother Charlotte, 32. Mrs Stratton had been feeling unwell before she collapsed at her home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and started to have a seizure last Christmas. Megan Stratton (centre) saved the life of her mother Charlotte (left) after she collapsed at home. Her husband Trevor (right) was out collecting medication at the time . Her husband Trevor, also 32, was out fetching some medication - but Megan knew what to do and calmly dialled 999. The youngster gave call handler Alan Austin her address before explaining that her mother was unwell and her father was out. When asked if she had any older siblings Megan tells the operator: 'Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog'. And when asked her mother's age, she replied: 'I don't know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she's better'. OPERATOR: Police emergency. Hello. Can you hear me? MEGAN: She’s struggling... she had another seizure. My dad has gone to get some medicine to eat . O: Is there someone else there? Have you got a big sister? A big brother? M: Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog . O: Oh. Lulu is your pet dog, is she? And how old are you? M: Four . O: Four. You’re doing really well for four. Mummy has epilepsy? M: No. But she has a seizures all day. Sometimes she does and sometimes she doesn’t . O: Ok what’s your name? M: Megan . O: Megan. That’s a pretty name. And you’re four are you? I’m going to get somebody to you. I’m going to get an ambulance to you to make sure mummy is alright. Ok, is the door open? M: The door isn’t open . O: Is she a young mummy? M: I don’t know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she’s better . O: When mummy has these seizures. Does she lay on the floor? M: She lays on the sofa sometimes. She’s laying on the floor now . O: Is mummy having a drink or is she just laying there? M: Just laying there . O: We’ve got policemen coming to you. I want you to stay on the phone until police get with you alright? M: Ok . O: And we’ve got an ambulance coming to you as well. That will come and make mummy better won’t they? M:... I want to put the cushion back. I will talk to you in a second . O: Yeah. You go and do what you’ve got to do for mummy, but don’t put the phone down. Come back and talk... You put mummy’s head on a cushion? M: She hasn’t got a cushion. I’ll just get her a cushion . O: Get her a cushion, yeah . M (to her mother): Mummy, cushion . M (to the operator): She’s got a cushion now . O: Have you? Well done. You’ve done really well. Megan, are you able to unlock the door so that the ambulance men can come in and see mummy? M: No I can’t unlock it because the key is on something really high so I can’t do it... O: We’ve got policemen coming. Alright. We may have to make a little bit of noise to get in to see mummy alright? M: Ok... I don’t know how you can get in to see mum because my dad is out . O: That’s ok. We’ve got lots of things we can do to get in, but it may make a little but of noise... So I want you to stay on the phone to me. Who’s mobile are you on? Is it mum’s phone? M: Yeah, its mum’s phone. Not dad’s because he’s got his with him . O: Do you need to go and stroke mummy to make sure she’s happy, because you can go and kneel down with her with the mobile. You can make sure, mummy is ok, can’t you? And still talk to me... Is mummy talking to you? Can mummy talk to you? M: No she can’t talk when she’s struggling. O: She can’t talk when she’s struggling. Alright. What you doing? You stroking mummy’s head or her arm? M: I’m stroking just her back because you’re allowed to stroke her back . O: Yep. You stroke mummy’s back, just so that she knows you’re there. You’re doing really well. Really well. M: (asks how they will open the door) O: That’s ok. Don’t worry about us opening the door. It might just be a little bit noisy. But I’ll tell you. Alright? M: Ok. But I won’t be able to hear you, because it is very noisy. O: There might be just a bang when they come in, but we need to do that so we can help mummy don’t we? M: l... I will just get my blanket ok? O: Yeah, you go... and keep mummy warm . M: Hang on, I’m just putting it on mummy . O: You put the blanket on mummy. Keep her nice and warm . M: I’ve now done it . O: You’ve done it. Well done... M:... she’s got nothing on her feet . O: She’s got nothing on her feet? She’s got no slippers on her feet? M: No. she hasn’t got any bedtime socks on. It’s not really bedtime . O: Oh, no, it’s not bedtime yet. So have you covered mummy’s feet up to keep them warm?... Just keep her really warm, won’t you? And keep talkin. Keep stroking mummy’s back so she knows you’re there. Have you got your Christmas tree up? M: Yeah... I made some baubles at my house . O: Did you? And they’re at your house ready for Santa to see? M: Yeah? O: And have you been eating chocolate today out of your advent calendar? M: Yeah. But I got a Frozen one. But it’s just Elsa and Anna on . O: Wow. My little girl has got an Elsa calendar as well... Is mummy still struggling? Or is she ok now? M: She’s not shivering. She’s still not talking. But she’s still struggling. But she’s not shivering. She’s just blinking . O: She’s just blinking is she? I think you’ve done really well. I’m going to have to tell Father Christmas how well you’ve done, aren’t I? M: Yes. But I’m already on his good list . O:... I should think you’ll be even higher now . M: Yeah. I will be right at the top . O: You will be right at the top. You’ve done a really good job looking after mummy haven’t you? M: What if someone else is already at the top? O: Well you’ve just really, really done well and I’m going to make sure Father Christmas puts you at the top of the list... M: He won’t know because he is not coming to see you or will you go in the ambulance and go to the North Pole to see him at his house? O: I don’t know if I can go to his house but I’ve got ways of talking to Father Christmas from here so I can tell him... I can send him a special message. Has anybody knocked on your door yet my darling? M: No . O: Are you still there? M: Yeah . O: Right, the policemen are outside... But they may have to make a noise to come in. M: Ok. (dog barks) Oh, that’s just my dog . Megan stayed with her mother, talked to her to keep her calm, stroked her back and fetched her a cushion and a blanket during the incident on December 15 . Police and ambulance arrived at the address just as Mr Stratton returned home and his wife was given the attention she needed. This week, officers presented Megan with the Chief Constable's Certificate of Appreciation and her mother says she could not be prouder. Mrs Stratton has suffered from seizures in the past and had told Megan what to do if she ever fell ill when nobody else was around. She said: 'Suffolk Police called me back and explained what she'd done and I was a bit stunned and once we knew we were really, really proud. Megan Stratton is pictured receiving an award and praised for summoning emergency crews to her mother Charlotte, 32 . 'We knew I have seizures regularly so what we do is, on the emergency button on the mobile phone, we have daddy's number programmed and the ambulance, so it was quite easy for her to do.' Call handler Alan Austin added: 'You quite often get young children phone up, but none as calm and composed as Megan. 'It's not very often you get a four-year-old who you can talk with quite so easily, who can guide you while you guide her and it made life so much easier.' Temporary Chief Constable Gareth Wilson also praised the youngster and said the award went some way towards recognising her bravery. He said: 'Megan's call to police was truly exceptional to listen to - it is very rare to hear a child handle a call in such a calm manner. 'Megan gave a lot of information to Alan for a child of her age and our Chief Constable's Certificate of Appreciation goes some way toward recognising her and saying well done.' | Megan Stratton called 999 after mother collapsed at home with a seizure .
The four-year-old gave operator her address and explained the emergency .
She stayed with her mother, Charlotte, and talked to her to keep her calm .
Youngster also told the operator about her pet dog and Father Christmas . | 962cc521225d1c49a91f782f66dba4e4a09b4e94 | <s>[INST] A four-year-old girl made a life-saving 999 call after her mother collapsed - before telling the operator about Frozen, her pet dog and Santa. Megan Stratton has been handed an award and praised for summoning emergency crews to her mother Charlotte, 32. Mrs Stratton had been feeling unwell before she collapsed at her home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and started to have a seizure last Christmas. Megan Stratton (centre) saved the life of her mother Charlotte (left) after she collapsed at home. Her husband Trevor (right) was out collecting medication at the time . Her husband Trevor, also 32, was out fetching some medication - but Megan knew what to do and calmly dialled 999. The youngster gave call handler Alan Austin her address before explaining that her mother was unwell and her father was out. When asked if she had any older siblings Megan tells the operator: 'Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog'. And when asked her mother's age, she replied: 'I don't know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she's better'. OPERATOR: Police emergency. Hello. Can you hear me? MEGAN: She’s struggling... she had another seizure. My dad has gone to get some medicine to eat . O: Is there someone else there? Have you got a big sister? A big brother? M: Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog . O: Oh. Lulu is your pet dog, is she? And how old are you? M: Four . O: Four. You’re doing really well for four. Mummy has epilepsy? M: No. But she has a seizures all day. Sometimes she does and sometimes she doesn’t . O: Ok what’s your name? M: Megan . O: Megan. That’s a pretty name. And you’re four are you? I’m going to get somebody to you. I’m going to get an ambulance to you to make sure mummy is alright. Ok, is the door open? M: The door isn’t open . O: Is she a young mummy? M: I don’t know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she’s better . O: When mummy has these seizures. Does she lay on the floor? M: She lays on the sofa sometimes. She’s laying on the floor now . O: Is mummy having a drink or is she just laying there? M: Just laying there . O: We’ve got policemen coming to you. I want you to stay on the phone until police get with you alright? M: Ok . O: And we’ve got an ambulance coming to you as well. That will come and make mummy better won’t they? M:... I want to put the cushion back. I will talk to you in a second . O: Yeah. You go and do what you’ve got to do for mummy, but don’t put the phone down. Come back and talk... You put mummy’s head on a cushion? M: She hasn’t got a cushion. I’ll just get her a cushion . O: Get her a cushion, yeah . M (to her mother): Mummy, cushion . M (to the operator): She’s got a cushion now . O: Have you? Well done. You’ve done really well. Megan, are you able to unlock the door so that the ambulance men can come in and see mummy? M: No I can’t unlock it because the key is on something really high so I can’t do it... O: We’ve got policemen coming. Alright. We may have to make a little bit of noise to get in to see mummy alright? M: Ok... I don’t know how you can get in to see mum because my dad is out . O: That’s ok. We’ve got lots of things we can do to get in, but it may make a little but of noise... So I want you to stay on the phone to me. Who’s mobile are you on? Is it mum’s phone? M: Yeah, its mum’s phone. Not dad’s because he’s got his with him . O: Do you need to go and stroke mummy to make sure she’s happy, because you can go and kneel down with her with the mobile. You can make sure, mummy is ok, can’t you? And still talk to me... Is mummy talking to you? Can mummy talk to you? M: No she can’t talk when she’s struggling. O: She can’t talk when she’s struggling. Alright. What you doing? You stroking mummy’s head or her arm? M: I’m stroking just her back because you’re allowed to stroke her back . O: Yep. You stroke mummy’s back, just so that she knows you’re there. You’re doing really well. Really well. M: (asks how they will open the door) O: That’s ok. Don’t worry about us opening the door. It might just be a little bit noisy. But I’ll tell you. Alright? M: Ok. But I won’t be able to hear you, because it is very noisy. O: There might be just a bang when they come in, but we need to do that so we can help mummy don’t we? M: l... I will just get my blanket ok? O: Yeah, you go... and keep mummy warm . M: Hang on, I’m just putting it on mummy . O: You put the blanket on mummy. Keep her nice and warm . M: I’ve now done it . O: You’ve done it. Well done... M:... she’s got nothing on her feet . O: She’s got nothing on her feet? She’s got no slippers on her feet? M: No. she hasn’t got any bedtime socks on. It’s not really bedtime . O: Oh, no, it’s not bedtime yet. So have you covered mummy’s feet up to keep them warm?... Just keep her really warm, won’t you? And keep talkin. Keep stroking mummy’s back so she knows you’re there. Have you got your Christmas tree up? M: Yeah... I made some baubles at my house . O: Did you? And they’re at your house ready for Santa to see? M: Yeah? O: And have you been eating chocolate today out of your advent calendar? M: Yeah. But I got a Frozen one. But it’s just Elsa and Anna on . O: Wow. My little girl has got an Elsa calendar as well... Is mummy still struggling? Or is she ok now? M: She’s not shivering. She’s still not talking. But she’s still struggling. But she’s not shivering. She’s just blinking . O: She’s just blinking is she? I think you’ve done really well. I’m going to have to tell Father Christmas how well you’ve done, aren’t I? M: Yes. But I’m already on his good list . O:... I should think you’ll be even higher now . M: Yeah. I will be right at the top . O: You will be right at the top. You’ve done a really good job looking after mummy haven’t you? M: What if someone else is already at the top? O: Well you’ve just really, really done well and I’m going to make sure Father Christmas puts you at the top of the list... M: He won’t know because he is not coming to see you or will you go in the ambulance and go to the North Pole to see him at his house? O: I don’t know if I can go to his house but I’ve got ways of talking to Father Christmas from here so I can tell him... I can send him a special message. Has anybody knocked on your door yet my darling? M: No . O: Are you still there? M: Yeah . O: Right, the policemen are outside... But they may have to make a noise to come in. M: Ok. (dog barks) Oh, that’s just my dog . Megan stayed with her mother, talked to her to keep her calm, stroked her back and fetched her a cushion and a blanket during the incident on December 15 . Police and ambulance arrived at the address just as Mr Stratton returned home and his wife was given the attention she needed. This week, officers presented Megan with the Chief Constable's Certificate of Appreciation and her mother says she could not be prouder. Mrs Stratton has suffered from seizures in the past and had told Megan what to do if she ever fell ill when nobody else was around. She said: 'Suffolk Police called me back and explained what she'd done and I was a bit stunned and once we knew we were really, really proud. Megan Stratton is pictured receiving an award and praised for summoning emergency crews to her mother Charlotte, 32 . 'We knew I have seizures regularly so what we do is, on the emergency button on the mobile phone, we have daddy's number programmed and the ambulance, so it was quite easy for her to do.' Call handler Alan Austin added: 'You quite often get young children phone up, but none as calm and composed as Megan. 'It's not very often you get a four-year-old who you can talk with quite so easily, who can guide you while you guide her and it made life so much easier.' Temporary Chief Constable Gareth Wilson also praised the youngster and said the award went some way towards recognising her bravery. He said: 'Megan's call to police was truly exceptional to listen to - it is very rare to hear a child handle a call in such a calm manner. 'Megan gave a lot of information to Alan for a child of her age and our Chief Constable's Certificate of Appreciation goes some way toward recognising her and saying well done.' [/INST] Megan Stratton called 999 after mother collapsed at home with a seizure .
The four-year-old gave operator her address and explained the emergency .
She stayed with her mother, Charlotte, and talked to her to keep her calm .
Youngster also told the operator about her pet dog and Father Christmas . </s> |
It's one of the fastest-growing sectors in fashion and the likes of Hermes and Estee Lauder have launched exclusive collections based on it. Now clothing brand Aab is hoping to cash in on the trend for modest styles and Islamic fashion with its first boutique store featuring everything from Arabic cloaks (abayas) to hijabs. More than 2,000 shoppers flocked to the shop, in East Shopping Centre, Green Street, East London last Saturday to see 'hijabi blogger' Dina Torkia, 25, open the store. Scroll down for video . More than 2,000 shoppers turned up to the opening of Aab in East London . Arabic cloaks and hijabs are among the outfits on offer at London's modest clothing store Aab . With clients queuing around the block, excited shoppers took selfies as they clamored to try on the designs. The company, founded in 2007 and based in London, creates original designs using in-house designers taking inspiration from global fashion trends and also offers bespoke and limited edition collections. The brand is one of the world's leading online retailers in the modest clothing sector. More than 2,000 people turned up to the opening of the online retailer's London store, which will stock modest clothing - including abayas, hijabs and accessories . Aab said the opening of the London store - which stocks modest clothing pictured above - was the first phase of a long-term growth plan . Nazmin Alim, creative director of Aab, said: 'We are very excited and delighted to be able to launch our first physical store for our clients in London. 'The city is a key market for us. It's one of the most important international centres of fashion. 'This boutique store represents a physical manifestation of the Aab brand and heritage. It will enable us to present the premium quality of the brand authentically in an appropriate setting so our customers will be able to see, touch and feel our products in an environment we have carefully curated.' Experts predict the UK modest clothing market could be worth £100m a year and with customers from America, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East Aab says it is one of the world's leading online modest clothing brands. Items on sale in Aab's London shop, which it describes as 'garments that take into account simplicity' Aab said the opening of the London store was the first phase of a long-term growth plan which includes boutiques in key 'international financial and fashion hubs' over the next three years including the Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia. On its website, Aab said of its style: 'Aab set out to create garments that take into account simplicity, style and comfort desired by Muslim women who find themselves playing multiple roles in today‘s society. 'Aab‘s concept is based on easy pieces, where a handful of interchangeable items work together to create an entire wardrobe that goes from day to evening, weekday to weekend, season to season.' | World-leading modest clothing company Aab opens its first London boutique .
More than 2,000 shoppers flocked to store on opening day .
Experts say modest fashion could be worth £100million in the UK alone . | b92115df904990026d6e83a2a9da5b27b35c0952 | <s>[INST] It's one of the fastest-growing sectors in fashion and the likes of Hermes and Estee Lauder have launched exclusive collections based on it. Now clothing brand Aab is hoping to cash in on the trend for modest styles and Islamic fashion with its first boutique store featuring everything from Arabic cloaks (abayas) to hijabs. More than 2,000 shoppers flocked to the shop, in East Shopping Centre, Green Street, East London last Saturday to see 'hijabi blogger' Dina Torkia, 25, open the store. Scroll down for video . More than 2,000 shoppers turned up to the opening of Aab in East London . Arabic cloaks and hijabs are among the outfits on offer at London's modest clothing store Aab . With clients queuing around the block, excited shoppers took selfies as they clamored to try on the designs. The company, founded in 2007 and based in London, creates original designs using in-house designers taking inspiration from global fashion trends and also offers bespoke and limited edition collections. The brand is one of the world's leading online retailers in the modest clothing sector. More than 2,000 people turned up to the opening of the online retailer's London store, which will stock modest clothing - including abayas, hijabs and accessories . Aab said the opening of the London store - which stocks modest clothing pictured above - was the first phase of a long-term growth plan . Nazmin Alim, creative director of Aab, said: 'We are very excited and delighted to be able to launch our first physical store for our clients in London. 'The city is a key market for us. It's one of the most important international centres of fashion. 'This boutique store represents a physical manifestation of the Aab brand and heritage. It will enable us to present the premium quality of the brand authentically in an appropriate setting so our customers will be able to see, touch and feel our products in an environment we have carefully curated.' Experts predict the UK modest clothing market could be worth £100m a year and with customers from America, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East Aab says it is one of the world's leading online modest clothing brands. Items on sale in Aab's London shop, which it describes as 'garments that take into account simplicity' Aab said the opening of the London store was the first phase of a long-term growth plan which includes boutiques in key 'international financial and fashion hubs' over the next three years including the Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia. On its website, Aab said of its style: 'Aab set out to create garments that take into account simplicity, style and comfort desired by Muslim women who find themselves playing multiple roles in today‘s society. 'Aab‘s concept is based on easy pieces, where a handful of interchangeable items work together to create an entire wardrobe that goes from day to evening, weekday to weekend, season to season.' [/INST] World-leading modest clothing company Aab opens its first London boutique .
More than 2,000 shoppers flocked to store on opening day .
Experts say modest fashion could be worth £100million in the UK alone . </s> |
A teenager was left millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest and almost exposed his heart as he left a party with his twin brother. Tyler Gane, 16, and his brother Loui were with friends at a roundabout in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, when a man approached them and threatened the group. asking where they were from. When Loui questioned him back, the stranger pulled out a knife and stabbed Tyler as he stepped in to protect his brother on Saturday night. Tyler Gane, 16, was millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest, almost exposing his heart . The teenager was left with an eight inch wound from his shoulder to the centre of his chest, which nearly exposed his heart, and was rushed to hospital in a serious condition. Police said he was 'lucky to be alive' because the wound was so deep and the blade miraculously missed his vital organs. Tyler has since returned home but doctors told him to rest and not return to school until after Easter. He said: 'I don't remember much. I don't remember actually getting stabbed. I remember walking off and all of my friends screaming. 'That's when I looked down and blood was all over my shirt. The paramedics were there trying to see how bad it was and taking off the jumper which I had on. 'That's when it started to sink in. That's when it hit me that I had actually been stabbed. The eight inch wound was so deep it almost struck his heart and police said Tyler was 'lucky to be alive' The teenagers were at a party on a roundabout known locally as Dilton Marsh Roundabout when they were approached by the unknown man on Saturday at about 11pm . 'It doesn't feel real. I'm still shocked. I think everyone is. Still people don't know why it happened or why he did it.' Loui suffered cuts to his hands and was also treated in Bristol's Southmead Hospital. Their mother Erika, 34, said: 'I was shocked. I don't understand why anybody would approach a group of children and do this. Tyler pictured in hospital after the attack. He is now recovering at home but will be off school for weeks . 'It's not like this is a dangerous city - it's a small town. He's lucky to still be here. 'Tyler has taken it very well. I don't think it has sunk in yet. he's had all his friends around him. 'It was completely random. I don't know what I would say to the attacker. To me, it proves he is not sorry because he hasn't come forward. He's not sorry and he's hiding like a coward. 'I'm looking at people and thinking they look like the description.' Detective inspector Paul Franklin said: 'He's first threatened the children and then when the two brothers have gone over to him, he slashed out at them with the knife causing one a very serious and deep lacerations to his chest, and the other brother some cuts to his arm. 'From that point, he has then run away up main road. It's completely unprovoked and at this time we have absolutely no idea who this man is. This could have been a murder inquiry quite easily.' The attacker is described as being aged between 20 and 30, with shortish black hair and wearing a blue jacket and either blue jeans or grey jogging bottoms. | WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT .
Tyler Gane, 16, and twin Loui were with a group of friends in Dilton Marsh .
They were approached and threatened by an unknown man .
When Loui questioned him he lashed out with knife and Tyler stepped in .
Tyler suffered eight inch wound from his shoulder to centre of his chest .
Wiltshire Police said he is 'lucky to be alive' after the attack on Saturday .
They are searching for the man, described as between 20 and 30 years old . | fa3d7c9fb0edffee6d38b073e1c18c7c8e26f1c4 | <s>[INST] A teenager was left millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest and almost exposed his heart as he left a party with his twin brother. Tyler Gane, 16, and his brother Loui were with friends at a roundabout in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, when a man approached them and threatened the group. asking where they were from. When Loui questioned him back, the stranger pulled out a knife and stabbed Tyler as he stepped in to protect his brother on Saturday night. Tyler Gane, 16, was millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest, almost exposing his heart . The teenager was left with an eight inch wound from his shoulder to the centre of his chest, which nearly exposed his heart, and was rushed to hospital in a serious condition. Police said he was 'lucky to be alive' because the wound was so deep and the blade miraculously missed his vital organs. Tyler has since returned home but doctors told him to rest and not return to school until after Easter. He said: 'I don't remember much. I don't remember actually getting stabbed. I remember walking off and all of my friends screaming. 'That's when I looked down and blood was all over my shirt. The paramedics were there trying to see how bad it was and taking off the jumper which I had on. 'That's when it started to sink in. That's when it hit me that I had actually been stabbed. The eight inch wound was so deep it almost struck his heart and police said Tyler was 'lucky to be alive' The teenagers were at a party on a roundabout known locally as Dilton Marsh Roundabout when they were approached by the unknown man on Saturday at about 11pm . 'It doesn't feel real. I'm still shocked. I think everyone is. Still people don't know why it happened or why he did it.' Loui suffered cuts to his hands and was also treated in Bristol's Southmead Hospital. Their mother Erika, 34, said: 'I was shocked. I don't understand why anybody would approach a group of children and do this. Tyler pictured in hospital after the attack. He is now recovering at home but will be off school for weeks . 'It's not like this is a dangerous city - it's a small town. He's lucky to still be here. 'Tyler has taken it very well. I don't think it has sunk in yet. he's had all his friends around him. 'It was completely random. I don't know what I would say to the attacker. To me, it proves he is not sorry because he hasn't come forward. He's not sorry and he's hiding like a coward. 'I'm looking at people and thinking they look like the description.' Detective inspector Paul Franklin said: 'He's first threatened the children and then when the two brothers have gone over to him, he slashed out at them with the knife causing one a very serious and deep lacerations to his chest, and the other brother some cuts to his arm. 'From that point, he has then run away up main road. It's completely unprovoked and at this time we have absolutely no idea who this man is. This could have been a murder inquiry quite easily.' The attacker is described as being aged between 20 and 30, with shortish black hair and wearing a blue jacket and either blue jeans or grey jogging bottoms. [/INST] WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT .
Tyler Gane, 16, and twin Loui were with a group of friends in Dilton Marsh .
They were approached and threatened by an unknown man .
When Loui questioned him he lashed out with knife and Tyler stepped in .
Tyler suffered eight inch wound from his shoulder to centre of his chest .
Wiltshire Police said he is 'lucky to be alive' after the attack on Saturday .
They are searching for the man, described as between 20 and 30 years old . </s> |
Felix Magath has refused to rule out a role in a restructured management team at Rangers. A three-time Bundesliga-winning coach with Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, the German legend purchased 810,000 shares in the Ibrox club in January. And Magath has proxied his stake to the Rangers Supporters Trust ahead of a General Meeting Thursday which is expected to sweep the current board from power. Felix Magath has refused to rule out a role in a restructured management team at Rangers . Magath has not had a job since being sacked from Championship side Fulham last year . The appointment of a new football management set-up will be a priority thereafter, with Magath touted for a technical director role at the club. Out of work since leaving Fulham in September, the 61-year-old declined to close the door on a job at Rangers, telling Sportsmail: ‘I would not rule it out. ‘I don’t know. At the moment I am fine. I follow things at Rangers closely. We have to wait for Friday then we will see what is happening. ‘I am keeping in touch with things, for sure. I am interested in the situation at Rangers because I have bought shares, so of course I have an interest. But I’m not involved as such. I have an interest, but I am not there. I am just waiting for the result of the vote on Friday like other people.’ Caretaker boss Kenny McDowall has already tendered 12 months’ notice and admits Saturday’s trip to Cowdenbeath could be his final game in charge. Asked if it could be his last stand, McDowall said: ‘It could very well be, but I could have said that right from the start. Kenny McDowall will leave his post at rangers at the end of the current season after handing in his notice . Rangers players train at Murray Park last month as they bid to get their season back on track . Rangers manager McDowall during a training session at Murray Park on Wednesday afternoon . ‘This is probably my last game, but I have handed my notice in and have 10 months or so to do and if I need to be here for the 10 months I have said all along that’s what I will do. Whether I am in charge or coaching — if the club need me I am here.’ McDowall has warned supporters that, even if King and allies Paul Murray and John Gilligan do claim the keys to Ibrox, it could still take five years to rebuild the shattered club. ‘I think fans understand the need to be patient,’ said the former No2 to Ally McCoist, ‘because they know what has gone on here. It won’t be overnight. ‘At least five years I think, until it can be what it was. The whole infrastructure has got to be looked at. It has pretty much been decimated over the last four years. ‘This is a long-term project, it’s not going to be fixed overnight. No chance. That’s why it’s so important whoever comes in that they get it right.’ | Former Fulham manager Felix Magath owns shares in Rangers .
Magath has been out of work since leaving Fulham last year .
The Bundesliga-winning coach has been touted as a technical director .
Magath refused to rule out taking some sort of role at Rangers . | bf98fdd10bca2fe07ed84771d0000a9960804b37 | <s>[INST] Felix Magath has refused to rule out a role in a restructured management team at Rangers. A three-time Bundesliga-winning coach with Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, the German legend purchased 810,000 shares in the Ibrox club in January. And Magath has proxied his stake to the Rangers Supporters Trust ahead of a General Meeting Thursday which is expected to sweep the current board from power. Felix Magath has refused to rule out a role in a restructured management team at Rangers . Magath has not had a job since being sacked from Championship side Fulham last year . The appointment of a new football management set-up will be a priority thereafter, with Magath touted for a technical director role at the club. Out of work since leaving Fulham in September, the 61-year-old declined to close the door on a job at Rangers, telling Sportsmail: ‘I would not rule it out. ‘I don’t know. At the moment I am fine. I follow things at Rangers closely. We have to wait for Friday then we will see what is happening. ‘I am keeping in touch with things, for sure. I am interested in the situation at Rangers because I have bought shares, so of course I have an interest. But I’m not involved as such. I have an interest, but I am not there. I am just waiting for the result of the vote on Friday like other people.’ Caretaker boss Kenny McDowall has already tendered 12 months’ notice and admits Saturday’s trip to Cowdenbeath could be his final game in charge. Asked if it could be his last stand, McDowall said: ‘It could very well be, but I could have said that right from the start. Kenny McDowall will leave his post at rangers at the end of the current season after handing in his notice . Rangers players train at Murray Park last month as they bid to get their season back on track . Rangers manager McDowall during a training session at Murray Park on Wednesday afternoon . ‘This is probably my last game, but I have handed my notice in and have 10 months or so to do and if I need to be here for the 10 months I have said all along that’s what I will do. Whether I am in charge or coaching — if the club need me I am here.’ McDowall has warned supporters that, even if King and allies Paul Murray and John Gilligan do claim the keys to Ibrox, it could still take five years to rebuild the shattered club. ‘I think fans understand the need to be patient,’ said the former No2 to Ally McCoist, ‘because they know what has gone on here. It won’t be overnight. ‘At least five years I think, until it can be what it was. The whole infrastructure has got to be looked at. It has pretty much been decimated over the last four years. ‘This is a long-term project, it’s not going to be fixed overnight. No chance. That’s why it’s so important whoever comes in that they get it right.’ [/INST] Former Fulham manager Felix Magath owns shares in Rangers .
Magath has been out of work since leaving Fulham last year .
The Bundesliga-winning coach has been touted as a technical director .
Magath refused to rule out taking some sort of role at Rangers . </s> |
Seydou Keita scored a late equaliser to give Roma the advantage in this all-Italian Europa League last-16 tie - and saved team-mate Adem Ljalic's blushes at the same time. Ljalic had the chance to cancel out Josip Ilicic's first-half opener with a penalty on the hour mark but saw his effort saved by Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto. The away goal for Roma could be vital as the second-place Serie A side look to take the initiative in the return leg at the Stadio Olimpico next week. Seydou Keita runs over to team-mate Gervinho to celebrate his equalising goal for Roma against Fiorentina . Josip Ilicic celebrates scoring the opening goal for Fiorentina but it was Roma who would later be laughing . Fiorentina (4-3-3): Neto; Tomovic, Rodriguez, Basanta, Alonso; Badelj, Pizarro (Fernandez 46 minutes), Valero (Aquilani 72); Joaquin, Ilicic (Babacar 81), Salah. Unused subs: Lezzerini, Pasqual, Richards, Vargas. Goal: Ilicic 17. Booked: Pizarro, Alonso, Ilicic, Neto, Badelj. Manager: Vincenzo Montella . Roma (4-3-3): Skorupski; Torosidis, Manolas (Astori 26), Yanga-Mbiwa, Holebas; Nainggolan, De Rossi (Pjanic 22), Keita; Florenzi, Ljajic (Gervinho 75), Iturbe. Unused subs: Cole, De Sanctis, Doumbia, Verde. Goal: Keita 77. Penalty missed: Ljajic 60. Booked: Nainggolan. Manager: Rudi Garcia. Referee: Antonio Mateh Lahoz. The hosts started stronger, and it was no surprise when Mohamed Salah fashioned the chance for the opening goal after 17 minutes. Salah has been a revelation since arriving in Serie A on loan from Chelsea, with six goals in seven appearances, and he continued his good run of form by playing Ilicic in for the opener. With Fiorentina on the counter-attack, Salah picked up the ball on the left flank - slightly unfamiliar for him - and drove forward at pace. No challenges came in and the Egyptian had the simple task of slipping the ball between two defenders to the feet of Ilicic, who took a touch to compose himself before smashing a left-footed drive past Lukasz Skorupski at his near post. Roma came more into it as the half went on and missed good opportunities through Juan Manuel Iturbe and Alessandro Florenzi but they did also lose both captain Daniel de Rossi and Kostas Manolas to injury. Radja Nainggolan also picked up a booking meaning he will miss the second leg in the Italian capital. After the break the two sides edged back into their shells a little in fear of giving away more of an advantage, but the game burst back into life on the hour mark. Fiorentina fans hold up an impressive tifo mosaic at the Artemio Franchi stadium ahead of the last-16 tie . Ilicic's shot flies into the net at Lukasz Skorupski's near post after he latched on to Mohamed Salah's pass . Ilicic (hidden) is mobbed by his team-mates after opening the scoring at the Artemio Franchi stadium . Iturbe broke clear down the right and, one-on-one with Neto, tried to dodge past the Fiorentina keeper but was brought down. The protests were fierce as the Brazilian clearly got a hand to the ball but referee Antonio Mateh Lahoz refused to waver. Ljalic stepped up and hit the penalty hard and low but Neto dived low to his right to palm it away. Brazilian goalkeeper Neto brought down Juan Manuel Iturbe to give away a penalty on the hour mark . But Neto swept himself down, got back between the sticks and brilliantly saved Adem Ljalic's penalty . But Roma were not to be denied for too long. Just 17 minutes later Keita found space to nod in Florenzi's corner and grab the crucial away goal. Fiorentina could have restored a lead moments later but Milan Badelj was brilliantly stopped by Skorupski. But it was not enough, Roma take a slender lead back to the Stadio Olimpico next Thursday. Keita crashed in an equaliser with his head to give Roma the first-leg advantage on Thursday . Keita found himself in acres of space to level the scores and put Roma in the driving seat of the tie . Mohamed Salah set up Fiorentina's opening goal with a bursting run but it was not enough to secure the win . | Mohamed Salah set up Josip Ilicic to open the scoring in the 17th minute .
Adem Ljalic had the chance to equalise but his penalty was saved .
Seydou Keita was allowed a free header with 13 minutes left to equalise . | a456fc12233920541d9984c55765ff155621f173 | <s>[INST] Seydou Keita scored a late equaliser to give Roma the advantage in this all-Italian Europa League last-16 tie - and saved team-mate Adem Ljalic's blushes at the same time. Ljalic had the chance to cancel out Josip Ilicic's first-half opener with a penalty on the hour mark but saw his effort saved by Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto. The away goal for Roma could be vital as the second-place Serie A side look to take the initiative in the return leg at the Stadio Olimpico next week. Seydou Keita runs over to team-mate Gervinho to celebrate his equalising goal for Roma against Fiorentina . Josip Ilicic celebrates scoring the opening goal for Fiorentina but it was Roma who would later be laughing . Fiorentina (4-3-3): Neto; Tomovic, Rodriguez, Basanta, Alonso; Badelj, Pizarro (Fernandez 46 minutes), Valero (Aquilani 72); Joaquin, Ilicic (Babacar 81), Salah. Unused subs: Lezzerini, Pasqual, Richards, Vargas. Goal: Ilicic 17. Booked: Pizarro, Alonso, Ilicic, Neto, Badelj. Manager: Vincenzo Montella . Roma (4-3-3): Skorupski; Torosidis, Manolas (Astori 26), Yanga-Mbiwa, Holebas; Nainggolan, De Rossi (Pjanic 22), Keita; Florenzi, Ljajic (Gervinho 75), Iturbe. Unused subs: Cole, De Sanctis, Doumbia, Verde. Goal: Keita 77. Penalty missed: Ljajic 60. Booked: Nainggolan. Manager: Rudi Garcia. Referee: Antonio Mateh Lahoz. The hosts started stronger, and it was no surprise when Mohamed Salah fashioned the chance for the opening goal after 17 minutes. Salah has been a revelation since arriving in Serie A on loan from Chelsea, with six goals in seven appearances, and he continued his good run of form by playing Ilicic in for the opener. With Fiorentina on the counter-attack, Salah picked up the ball on the left flank - slightly unfamiliar for him - and drove forward at pace. No challenges came in and the Egyptian had the simple task of slipping the ball between two defenders to the feet of Ilicic, who took a touch to compose himself before smashing a left-footed drive past Lukasz Skorupski at his near post. Roma came more into it as the half went on and missed good opportunities through Juan Manuel Iturbe and Alessandro Florenzi but they did also lose both captain Daniel de Rossi and Kostas Manolas to injury. Radja Nainggolan also picked up a booking meaning he will miss the second leg in the Italian capital. After the break the two sides edged back into their shells a little in fear of giving away more of an advantage, but the game burst back into life on the hour mark. Fiorentina fans hold up an impressive tifo mosaic at the Artemio Franchi stadium ahead of the last-16 tie . Ilicic's shot flies into the net at Lukasz Skorupski's near post after he latched on to Mohamed Salah's pass . Ilicic (hidden) is mobbed by his team-mates after opening the scoring at the Artemio Franchi stadium . Iturbe broke clear down the right and, one-on-one with Neto, tried to dodge past the Fiorentina keeper but was brought down. The protests were fierce as the Brazilian clearly got a hand to the ball but referee Antonio Mateh Lahoz refused to waver. Ljalic stepped up and hit the penalty hard and low but Neto dived low to his right to palm it away. Brazilian goalkeeper Neto brought down Juan Manuel Iturbe to give away a penalty on the hour mark . But Neto swept himself down, got back between the sticks and brilliantly saved Adem Ljalic's penalty . But Roma were not to be denied for too long. Just 17 minutes later Keita found space to nod in Florenzi's corner and grab the crucial away goal. Fiorentina could have restored a lead moments later but Milan Badelj was brilliantly stopped by Skorupski. But it was not enough, Roma take a slender lead back to the Stadio Olimpico next Thursday. Keita crashed in an equaliser with his head to give Roma the first-leg advantage on Thursday . Keita found himself in acres of space to level the scores and put Roma in the driving seat of the tie . Mohamed Salah set up Fiorentina's opening goal with a bursting run but it was not enough to secure the win . [/INST] Mohamed Salah set up Josip Ilicic to open the scoring in the 17th minute .
Adem Ljalic had the chance to equalise but his penalty was saved .
Seydou Keita was allowed a free header with 13 minutes left to equalise . </s> |
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their recent criticism of the side. The German World Cup winner is unhappy at the way the press have turned so suddenly after Real's stuttering 2015. A 2-1 defeat in El Clasico last weekend left Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona with 10 games remaining. Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their criticism of Real Madrid . Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (left) has come under pressure after a stuttering 2015 . Carlo Ancelotti's side also came close to a Champions League exit at the hands of Schalke when they suffered a 4-3 second-leg defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. That is despite an incredible 22-game winning streak before Christmas that took them to the top of the Spanish league and through the Champions League group stages with a 100 per cent record. Kroos told Sport1: 'Those who know me a bit better know I'm not like a flag that moves with the wind, as they sometimes do in the Spanish media. 'When you win a game, everything is good, and when you lose, everything is negative.' | Real Madrid have struggled in 2015 after excellent early-season form .
Carlo Ancelotti's side almost lost in Champions League last 16 to Schalke .
El Clasico defeat left Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in La Liga . | cbef790dda6db1c5f722e341ee3b712cef3458da | <s>[INST] Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their recent criticism of the side. The German World Cup winner is unhappy at the way the press have turned so suddenly after Real's stuttering 2015. A 2-1 defeat in El Clasico last weekend left Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona with 10 games remaining. Toni Kroos hit back at the Spanish media for their criticism of Real Madrid . Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (left) has come under pressure after a stuttering 2015 . Carlo Ancelotti's side also came close to a Champions League exit at the hands of Schalke when they suffered a 4-3 second-leg defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. That is despite an incredible 22-game winning streak before Christmas that took them to the top of the Spanish league and through the Champions League group stages with a 100 per cent record. Kroos told Sport1: 'Those who know me a bit better know I'm not like a flag that moves with the wind, as they sometimes do in the Spanish media. 'When you win a game, everything is good, and when you lose, everything is negative.' [/INST] Real Madrid have struggled in 2015 after excellent early-season form .
Carlo Ancelotti's side almost lost in Champions League last 16 to Schalke .
El Clasico defeat left Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in La Liga . </s> |
Not content with second spot at FIFA's goal of the year award, Republic of Ireland women's forward Stephanie Roche has added another wondergoal to her collection. The 25-year-old came in just behind Colombia forward James Rodriguez's World Cup superstrike in the 2014 Puskas award contenders - and if this effort is anything to go by she could be walking FIFA's red carpet alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again this year. Last year Roche took three touches before smashing in from outside the box for Peamount United against Wexford Youths, but this time she needed just two to find the net with a brilliant dipping shot from 20 yards out for the Republic of Ireland against Costa Rica. Stephanie Roche (far left) opens up her body to take down a cross-field ball just outside the penalty area . Having taken a touch to get the ball under control and out of her feet, Roche blasts a shot with her left foot . The Costa Rica has absolutely no chance in stopping the wonderstrike from Roche (now out of shot) Roch (second left) celebrates her strike as her team-mates wheel off to praise her latest wondergoal . Roche (No 12) accepts the plaudits of her team-mates after scoring the Republic of Ireland's first goal . Latching on to a cross-field ball from Diane Caldwell, Roche took a touch to control the ball before striking it in mid-air over the goalkeepers head and into the net. After the game Roche said that her coaches had been telling the side to make sure they improved their finishing. 'Sue (Ronan) and Paul (Martyn) and the rest of the staff have been telling us that we have to finish our chances,' Roche said. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi (second left) were with Roche at January's Ballon d'Or ceremony . Roche poses at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in January where she finished second for goal of the year . 'I was glad that I had the opportunity to get the shot off. 'I gave Denise (O’Sullivan) a shout because I knew it was on my better foot, and luckily enough she left it for me and I managed to get it out of my feet and get a shot.' Ireland ran out 2-1 winners with Megan Campbell adding a second goal before a Reid Burke own goal pulled one back for the visitors. | Stephanie Roche scored a brilliant goal for Republic of Ireland women .
She was runner-up in the 2014 Puskas awards behind James Rodriguez .
This time she took two touches before crashing in left-footed drive .
Roche could be at awards with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again . | 47d213e5dcd1538ede92922d602b92cdeb8927ea | <s>[INST] Not content with second spot at FIFA's goal of the year award, Republic of Ireland women's forward Stephanie Roche has added another wondergoal to her collection. The 25-year-old came in just behind Colombia forward James Rodriguez's World Cup superstrike in the 2014 Puskas award contenders - and if this effort is anything to go by she could be walking FIFA's red carpet alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again this year. Last year Roche took three touches before smashing in from outside the box for Peamount United against Wexford Youths, but this time she needed just two to find the net with a brilliant dipping shot from 20 yards out for the Republic of Ireland against Costa Rica. Stephanie Roche (far left) opens up her body to take down a cross-field ball just outside the penalty area . Having taken a touch to get the ball under control and out of her feet, Roche blasts a shot with her left foot . The Costa Rica has absolutely no chance in stopping the wonderstrike from Roche (now out of shot) Roch (second left) celebrates her strike as her team-mates wheel off to praise her latest wondergoal . Roche (No 12) accepts the plaudits of her team-mates after scoring the Republic of Ireland's first goal . Latching on to a cross-field ball from Diane Caldwell, Roche took a touch to control the ball before striking it in mid-air over the goalkeepers head and into the net. After the game Roche said that her coaches had been telling the side to make sure they improved their finishing. 'Sue (Ronan) and Paul (Martyn) and the rest of the staff have been telling us that we have to finish our chances,' Roche said. Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi (second left) were with Roche at January's Ballon d'Or ceremony . Roche poses at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in January where she finished second for goal of the year . 'I was glad that I had the opportunity to get the shot off. 'I gave Denise (O’Sullivan) a shout because I knew it was on my better foot, and luckily enough she left it for me and I managed to get it out of my feet and get a shot.' Ireland ran out 2-1 winners with Megan Campbell adding a second goal before a Reid Burke own goal pulled one back for the visitors. [/INST] Stephanie Roche scored a brilliant goal for Republic of Ireland women .
She was runner-up in the 2014 Puskas awards behind James Rodriguez .
This time she took two touches before crashing in left-footed drive .
Roche could be at awards with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi again . </s> |
Official records claim a staggering 6.5million 'super-centurions' have reached the grand age of 112 in the U.S. - but it is all down to missing death certificates. A record-keeping blip means Social Security records appear to show America has a group of super-centenarians equal to the population of El Salvador. But in fact there are only 19 people who say they are over the age of 112 in the U.S. today, and Social Security admits there are only 13 still getting benefits. Mistake: A record-keeping blip means Social Security records appear to show America has a group of super-centenarians equal to the population of El Salvador (stock picture) Record-holder: Just 19 women are over the age of 122 in America, with Gertrude Weaver, of Arkansas, pictured, the oldest among them at 116 years and 255 days old . The error has been caused because Social Security does not have death records for millions of people, the oldest of whom was born in 1869. That would mean, were that person still alive, they would be 146 years old - 24 years older than the oldest living person in history, Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who was 122 when she died in 1997. They would also be considerably older than America's oldest living resident, Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, who is 116 years and 255 days old. But far from being something to chuckle about, Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who represents Wisconsin, has raised it as a cause for concern. It means there are millions of Social Security numbers which are still active, so a number could be used to report wages, open bank accounts, obtain credit cards or claim fraudulent tax refunds. Problem: Senator Ron Johnson, pictured, says the active numbers are an issue as they can be used illegally . 'That is a real problem,' said Senator Johnson. 'When you have a fake Social Security number, that's what allows you to fraudulently do all kinds things, claim things like the earned income tax credit or other tax benefits.' Johnson is chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which plans a hearing Monday on problems with death records maintained by the Social Security Administration. The agency said it is working to improve the accuracy of its death records. However, it would be costly and time-consuming to update 6.5million files created at a time when the agency used paper records, said Sean Brune, a senior adviser to the agency's deputy commissioner for budget, finance, quality and management. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935, and the first old-age monthly benefit check was paid in 1940. 'The records in this review are extremely old, decades-old, and unreliable,' Brune said. The internal watchdog's report does not document any fraudulent or improper payments to people using these Social Security numbers - but it raises red flags that it could be happening. Landmark: President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security bill in Washington in 1935 . For example, nearly 67,000 of the Social Security numbers were used to report more than $3billion in wages, tips and self-employment income from 2006 to 2011, according to the report. One Social Security number was used 613 different times, while 194 numbers were used at least 50 times each. Illegal immigrants often use fake or stolen Social Security numbers to get jobs and report wages, as do other people who do not want to be found by the government, and thieves are known to use stolen Social Security numbers to claim fraudulent tax refunds. The IRS estimated it paid out $5.8billion in fraudulent tax refunds in 2013 because of identity theft. But the Social Security Administration is trying to combat the problem, generating a list of dead people known as the 'Death Master File', so employers can compare the numbers they are given with those which should no longer be in use. But none of the 6.5million people cited by the inspector general's report was on the list. | Millions of active numbers from people who would now be over 112 .
But there are only 19 women who are 112 or over in the U.S. today .
Senator Ron Johnson fears the active records could be used fraudulently .
Social Security Administration is currently working to deal with problem .
But solving the issue is both costly and time consuming, adviser has said . | ddb88d6cc6b47fd7d8be49a5822fddb42f8b8088 | <s>[INST] Official records claim a staggering 6.5million 'super-centurions' have reached the grand age of 112 in the U.S. - but it is all down to missing death certificates. A record-keeping blip means Social Security records appear to show America has a group of super-centenarians equal to the population of El Salvador. But in fact there are only 19 people who say they are over the age of 112 in the U.S. today, and Social Security admits there are only 13 still getting benefits. Mistake: A record-keeping blip means Social Security records appear to show America has a group of super-centenarians equal to the population of El Salvador (stock picture) Record-holder: Just 19 women are over the age of 122 in America, with Gertrude Weaver, of Arkansas, pictured, the oldest among them at 116 years and 255 days old . The error has been caused because Social Security does not have death records for millions of people, the oldest of whom was born in 1869. That would mean, were that person still alive, they would be 146 years old - 24 years older than the oldest living person in history, Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who was 122 when she died in 1997. They would also be considerably older than America's oldest living resident, Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, who is 116 years and 255 days old. But far from being something to chuckle about, Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who represents Wisconsin, has raised it as a cause for concern. It means there are millions of Social Security numbers which are still active, so a number could be used to report wages, open bank accounts, obtain credit cards or claim fraudulent tax refunds. Problem: Senator Ron Johnson, pictured, says the active numbers are an issue as they can be used illegally . 'That is a real problem,' said Senator Johnson. 'When you have a fake Social Security number, that's what allows you to fraudulently do all kinds things, claim things like the earned income tax credit or other tax benefits.' Johnson is chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which plans a hearing Monday on problems with death records maintained by the Social Security Administration. The agency said it is working to improve the accuracy of its death records. However, it would be costly and time-consuming to update 6.5million files created at a time when the agency used paper records, said Sean Brune, a senior adviser to the agency's deputy commissioner for budget, finance, quality and management. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935, and the first old-age monthly benefit check was paid in 1940. 'The records in this review are extremely old, decades-old, and unreliable,' Brune said. The internal watchdog's report does not document any fraudulent or improper payments to people using these Social Security numbers - but it raises red flags that it could be happening. Landmark: President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security bill in Washington in 1935 . For example, nearly 67,000 of the Social Security numbers were used to report more than $3billion in wages, tips and self-employment income from 2006 to 2011, according to the report. One Social Security number was used 613 different times, while 194 numbers were used at least 50 times each. Illegal immigrants often use fake or stolen Social Security numbers to get jobs and report wages, as do other people who do not want to be found by the government, and thieves are known to use stolen Social Security numbers to claim fraudulent tax refunds. The IRS estimated it paid out $5.8billion in fraudulent tax refunds in 2013 because of identity theft. But the Social Security Administration is trying to combat the problem, generating a list of dead people known as the 'Death Master File', so employers can compare the numbers they are given with those which should no longer be in use. But none of the 6.5million people cited by the inspector general's report was on the list. [/INST] Millions of active numbers from people who would now be over 112 .
But there are only 19 women who are 112 or over in the U.S. today .
Senator Ron Johnson fears the active records could be used fraudulently .
Social Security Administration is currently working to deal with problem .
But solving the issue is both costly and time consuming, adviser has said . </s> |
The White House committed today to a 'firm' deadline of Tuesday for Iran to make a permanent pact with a group of international negotiators not to build up it nuclear capabilities. 'We’ve been clear that the end of March is a firm deadline, and that’s simply because these negotiations have taken place over the course of more than a year,' White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Friday afternoon. 'That should be ample opportunity for us to reach an agreement.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center, lit, talks with members of his delegation after a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and other officials at the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel on Friday. Major powers and Iran were pushing each other for concessions ahead of an end-March deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal, with Tehran demanding an immediate end to sanctions and freedom to continue sensitive atomic research, officials said . Kerry, left, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, 2nd left, and others, including Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation Ali Akbar Salehi, 2nd right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, right, particpate in a Friday meeting at the Beau Rivage Palace on Friday in Lausanne, Switzerland . The timetable for the details of the agreement to be set in stone continues to be the end of June. 'But where we need to start, is the outlines of a political agreement,' he said, which 'is something we are aiming to achieve by the end of March.' U.S. officials and their foreign counterparts in the P5 +1 group - the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council along with Germany - were in Switzerland on Friday with Iran's negotiators making a desperate last ditch bid to secure a landmark agreement - 13 years since the country's nuclear program became public. Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said earlier this week an agreement was 'deliverable' but urged Iran to make 'tough decisions' ahead of the meeting in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Along with five world powers, Britain is seeking a deal that would allow Iran to continue its Uranium enrichment program while reducing the likelihood of it gaining nuclear weapons. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters staking out the talks that he didn't have a strong sense if an acceptable agreement could be made in the next several days. 'The negotiations are difficult and complicated and there . are highs and lows,' Zarif said, according to Reuters. 'We think an agreement is still . possible but when is another story. Our feeling is that we . certainly will be able to reach an agreement, but that will need . political will on the other side.' The White House said Friday that it continued to believe the coalition had a 50 percent chance of convincing Iran to make the required concessions by the last day of the month, Tuesday, March 31. 'It’s still at best 50-50,' White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Friday. 'That’s the odds that I have previously given to the likelihood of an agreement being reached before the deadline, and those odds have not changed.' Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, left, talks with the head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi after Friday's meeting. An Iranian official told Reuters that lingering issues with the international coalition, which includes, China, Russia and France in addition to Germany, Britain and the U.S., were over research and development and U.N. sanctions . Still 'fluid' next week is Obama's schedule. The White House declined to give reporters a preview on Friday, as is generally expected, of the president's plans beyond a Monday trip to Boston, Massachusetts, leaving him open to take on a more direct role in negotiations. The president has been receiving regular and at least 'daily' updates on the situation, his spokesman said Friday. After the afternoon briefing the White House sent reporters a notice that Obama had called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the state of negotiations. The statement said the two world leaders agreed that 'Iran must make decisions necessary to resolve several remaining issues.' It did not provide details on what those deal-breaking matters were. An Iranian official told Reuters, however, that lingering issues with the coalition, which includes, China, Russia and France in addition to Germany, Britain and the U.S., were over research and development and U.N. sanctions. Iran reportedly wants an immediate draw down of sanctions, which the U.S. and its partners have said is a deal-breaker. The White House reiterated on Friday that only after it verified, over time, that Iran was keeping up its end of the pact would it ask Congress to ease sanctions on the country. Another Iranian negotiator told AFP on Friday that as far as his country is concerned, 'It all depends on the willingness of the other side. All the solutions are on the table.' 'We have already done what we need to do,' he stated. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reached out directly to the leaders of France, Russia, Britain and China on Thursday in an attempt to break the stalemate and passed on letters to all six members of the international coalition, including President Obama. Elsewhere, the hawkish French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has warned against a soft deal during negotiations. 'Tough decisions': This map helps demonstrate how Iran's nuclear program is spread across the country . Britain's Hammond warned failure to achieve a deal over Iran's nuclear program could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Iran's nuclear program became public in 2002 when an opposition group revealed secret activity including construction of an uranium enrichment plant and a heavy-water reactor. Enriched uranium can be used to make reactor fuel but also nuclear weapons, while spent fuel from a heavy-water reactor contains plutonium suitable for a bomb. Following that, Iran agreed to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). But the IAEA could not confirm whether it had tried to develop nuclear weapons. This led the P5+1 to press Iran to stop enriching uranium. Talks failed and in 2005 the IAEA referred Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Since then, the Security Council has adopted six resolutions requiring Iran to stop enriching uranium, some imposing sanctions. In 2012, the US and EU began imposing additional sanctions on Iranian oil exports and banks, putting pressure on Iran to negotiate. Tehran insists its program is for civil nuclear power, but the international community has imposed sanctions amid concerns Iran harbors ambitions to create nuclear weapons. In a speech in London, Hammond said he was clear that 'no deal is better than a bad deal' if talks in Switzerland break down this weekend. 'But we should also be clear-eyed about the alternative,' he said. 'No deal means no restrictions on enrichment, no restrictions on research and development, and no independent monitoring or verification. It means a fundamentally more unstable Middle East, with the prospect of a nuclear arms race in the region.' He added: 'So now is the time, with our key allies, to build on the recent momentum, to press Iran where differences remain, and to strain every sinew to get a deal over the finishing line. The door to a nuclear deal is open, but Iran must now step through it.' Iran and the P5+1 agreed an interim accord in November 2013 that saw it cut down on sensitive nuclear activities in return for temporary relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy. A deadline of July 2014 was set to find a 'comprehensive solution', but the talks were subsequently extended by four months to give negotiators more time. Despite 'significant progress' being made, both sides agreed in November that another seven months were needed. Diplomats now hope to reach a rough deal this weekend with all-important technical details decided by June 30. | 'We’ve been clear that the end of March is a firm deadline, and that’s simply because these negotiations have taken place over the course of more than a year,' White House spokesman said Friday .
U.S., along with Britain, Russia, China, Germany and France trying to thrash out the framework for a deal by Tuesday, March 31 .
Talks are aimed at reducing the ability of Iran to develop nuclear weapons .
White House still believes the coalition has a 50 percent chance of convincing Iran to make the required concessions by the deadline .
Details of the deal would be hashed out over the summer before July 1 . | e25404270a9db4faffa8163712e107407ec7cc69 | <s>[INST] The White House committed today to a 'firm' deadline of Tuesday for Iran to make a permanent pact with a group of international negotiators not to build up it nuclear capabilities. 'We’ve been clear that the end of March is a firm deadline, and that’s simply because these negotiations have taken place over the course of more than a year,' White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Friday afternoon. 'That should be ample opportunity for us to reach an agreement.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center, lit, talks with members of his delegation after a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and other officials at the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel on Friday. Major powers and Iran were pushing each other for concessions ahead of an end-March deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal, with Tehran demanding an immediate end to sanctions and freedom to continue sensitive atomic research, officials said . Kerry, left, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, 2nd left, and others, including Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation Ali Akbar Salehi, 2nd right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, right, particpate in a Friday meeting at the Beau Rivage Palace on Friday in Lausanne, Switzerland . The timetable for the details of the agreement to be set in stone continues to be the end of June. 'But where we need to start, is the outlines of a political agreement,' he said, which 'is something we are aiming to achieve by the end of March.' U.S. officials and their foreign counterparts in the P5 +1 group - the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council along with Germany - were in Switzerland on Friday with Iran's negotiators making a desperate last ditch bid to secure a landmark agreement - 13 years since the country's nuclear program became public. Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said earlier this week an agreement was 'deliverable' but urged Iran to make 'tough decisions' ahead of the meeting in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Along with five world powers, Britain is seeking a deal that would allow Iran to continue its Uranium enrichment program while reducing the likelihood of it gaining nuclear weapons. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters staking out the talks that he didn't have a strong sense if an acceptable agreement could be made in the next several days. 'The negotiations are difficult and complicated and there . are highs and lows,' Zarif said, according to Reuters. 'We think an agreement is still . possible but when is another story. Our feeling is that we . certainly will be able to reach an agreement, but that will need . political will on the other side.' The White House said Friday that it continued to believe the coalition had a 50 percent chance of convincing Iran to make the required concessions by the last day of the month, Tuesday, March 31. 'It’s still at best 50-50,' White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Friday. 'That’s the odds that I have previously given to the likelihood of an agreement being reached before the deadline, and those odds have not changed.' Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, left, talks with the head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi after Friday's meeting. An Iranian official told Reuters that lingering issues with the international coalition, which includes, China, Russia and France in addition to Germany, Britain and the U.S., were over research and development and U.N. sanctions . Still 'fluid' next week is Obama's schedule. The White House declined to give reporters a preview on Friday, as is generally expected, of the president's plans beyond a Monday trip to Boston, Massachusetts, leaving him open to take on a more direct role in negotiations. The president has been receiving regular and at least 'daily' updates on the situation, his spokesman said Friday. After the afternoon briefing the White House sent reporters a notice that Obama had called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the state of negotiations. The statement said the two world leaders agreed that 'Iran must make decisions necessary to resolve several remaining issues.' It did not provide details on what those deal-breaking matters were. An Iranian official told Reuters, however, that lingering issues with the coalition, which includes, China, Russia and France in addition to Germany, Britain and the U.S., were over research and development and U.N. sanctions. Iran reportedly wants an immediate draw down of sanctions, which the U.S. and its partners have said is a deal-breaker. The White House reiterated on Friday that only after it verified, over time, that Iran was keeping up its end of the pact would it ask Congress to ease sanctions on the country. Another Iranian negotiator told AFP on Friday that as far as his country is concerned, 'It all depends on the willingness of the other side. All the solutions are on the table.' 'We have already done what we need to do,' he stated. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reached out directly to the leaders of France, Russia, Britain and China on Thursday in an attempt to break the stalemate and passed on letters to all six members of the international coalition, including President Obama. Elsewhere, the hawkish French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has warned against a soft deal during negotiations. 'Tough decisions': This map helps demonstrate how Iran's nuclear program is spread across the country . Britain's Hammond warned failure to achieve a deal over Iran's nuclear program could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Iran's nuclear program became public in 2002 when an opposition group revealed secret activity including construction of an uranium enrichment plant and a heavy-water reactor. Enriched uranium can be used to make reactor fuel but also nuclear weapons, while spent fuel from a heavy-water reactor contains plutonium suitable for a bomb. Following that, Iran agreed to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). But the IAEA could not confirm whether it had tried to develop nuclear weapons. This led the P5+1 to press Iran to stop enriching uranium. Talks failed and in 2005 the IAEA referred Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Since then, the Security Council has adopted six resolutions requiring Iran to stop enriching uranium, some imposing sanctions. In 2012, the US and EU began imposing additional sanctions on Iranian oil exports and banks, putting pressure on Iran to negotiate. Tehran insists its program is for civil nuclear power, but the international community has imposed sanctions amid concerns Iran harbors ambitions to create nuclear weapons. In a speech in London, Hammond said he was clear that 'no deal is better than a bad deal' if talks in Switzerland break down this weekend. 'But we should also be clear-eyed about the alternative,' he said. 'No deal means no restrictions on enrichment, no restrictions on research and development, and no independent monitoring or verification. It means a fundamentally more unstable Middle East, with the prospect of a nuclear arms race in the region.' He added: 'So now is the time, with our key allies, to build on the recent momentum, to press Iran where differences remain, and to strain every sinew to get a deal over the finishing line. The door to a nuclear deal is open, but Iran must now step through it.' Iran and the P5+1 agreed an interim accord in November 2013 that saw it cut down on sensitive nuclear activities in return for temporary relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy. A deadline of July 2014 was set to find a 'comprehensive solution', but the talks were subsequently extended by four months to give negotiators more time. Despite 'significant progress' being made, both sides agreed in November that another seven months were needed. Diplomats now hope to reach a rough deal this weekend with all-important technical details decided by June 30. [/INST] 'We’ve been clear that the end of March is a firm deadline, and that’s simply because these negotiations have taken place over the course of more than a year,' White House spokesman said Friday .
U.S., along with Britain, Russia, China, Germany and France trying to thrash out the framework for a deal by Tuesday, March 31 .
Talks are aimed at reducing the ability of Iran to develop nuclear weapons .
White House still believes the coalition has a 50 percent chance of convincing Iran to make the required concessions by the deadline .
Details of the deal would be hashed out over the summer before July 1 . </s> |
Barcelona will look to continue their challenge for the La Liga title when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Nou Camp on Sunday, but have to make do without Neymar. Neymar trained on Saturday morning with his team-mates ahead of their match against mid-table Vallecano as manager Luis Enrique looks to put pressure on leaders Real Madrid. But the Brazilian is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Granada at the end of February, and is set to be replaced by 27-year-old forward Pedro. Barcelona will look to continue their challenge for the La Liga title when they face Rayo Vallecano . Lionel Messi (left) and Neymar (right) trained on Saturday but the latter will be missing for the La Liga match . Neymar (right) is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Granada in February . Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is looking to put pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid . Neymar will be a miss after his two goals against Villarreal on Wednesday helped Barca to a 3-1 win and 6-2 victory on aggregate in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Pedro has recently been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp at the end of the season, but Enrique insists he still has a role to play at Barcelona. 'He is a top player with great individual ability to score goals and open up the opposition,' Enrique told a press conference. 'He is also a team player and works hard. He would like to have more chances but he has always helped us when he has played.' Carlo Ancelotti's Real can go five points clear at the top with a win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening, but it may only be temporary until Barca's game the morning after. | Neymar and his Barcelona team-mates trained on Saturday morning .
He is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season .
Neymar is set to be replaced by Barca's 27-year-old forward Pedro . | 9b40aca7b449866eb83329ea59ea16c9181df659 | <s>[INST] Barcelona will look to continue their challenge for the La Liga title when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Nou Camp on Sunday, but have to make do without Neymar. Neymar trained on Saturday morning with his team-mates ahead of their match against mid-table Vallecano as manager Luis Enrique looks to put pressure on leaders Real Madrid. But the Brazilian is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Granada at the end of February, and is set to be replaced by 27-year-old forward Pedro. Barcelona will look to continue their challenge for the La Liga title when they face Rayo Vallecano . Lionel Messi (left) and Neymar (right) trained on Saturday but the latter will be missing for the La Liga match . Neymar (right) is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Granada in February . Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is looking to put pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid . Neymar will be a miss after his two goals against Villarreal on Wednesday helped Barca to a 3-1 win and 6-2 victory on aggregate in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Pedro has recently been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp at the end of the season, but Enrique insists he still has a role to play at Barcelona. 'He is a top player with great individual ability to score goals and open up the opposition,' Enrique told a press conference. 'He is also a team player and works hard. He would like to have more chances but he has always helped us when he has played.' Carlo Ancelotti's Real can go five points clear at the top with a win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening, but it may only be temporary until Barca's game the morning after. [/INST] Neymar and his Barcelona team-mates trained on Saturday morning .
He is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season .
Neymar is set to be replaced by Barca's 27-year-old forward Pedro . </s> |
The bassist in a popular indie band has ruled himself out of the group's upcoming tour after he literally shot himself in the foot. Nick Gardner from Perth ensemble San Cisco was on a friend's farm taking some time out last week to hunt pests when the unfortunate incident occurred. The band member was with a friend near the West Australian town of Collie, about 200 kilometres south of Perth, when they were driving through rough terrain and the gun went off. The bass player in Perth band San Cisco has ruled himself out of the first leg of the band's upcoming tour after he literally shot himself in the foot . 'As we were driving through an exceptionally rough paddock, I reached down to stop the gun from bouncing around and before I knew it, it had gone off,' Gardner said. 'The bolt had slid down and the jolting had triggered the gun. Somewhat of a freak accident. I realised I had been shot and ripped off my boot and sock to reveal a hole in my foot and blood everywhere. Gardner then explained the mate he was with, Isaac, quickly jumped into action grabbing his first aid kit and bandaging his friend's foot up. The gun went off accidentally while the bassist was in the car on the way to hunt pests . 'He then started driving towards the nearest hospital, which was 100kms away. I passed out in shock and came to shaking and being yelled at. 'By the time we got to the hospital I was calm, but in excruciating pain. The doctors got morphine into me and put me in an ambulance headed for a bigger hospital,' he continued. 'I eventually made it to the Perth hospital where a specialist has done a great job putting my foot back together.' San Cisco (Nick Gardner is pictured left) kick off their international tour across the US, Mexico and Europe later this month . Although the bassist is now on the mend, he will miss the first leg of San Cisco's tour, which sees them hit the US and Mexico before heading to Europe. Gardner said he's devastated to be missing the band's first festival in Mexico, but will rejoin San Cisco in Europe 'when I'm not completely knocked out by painkillers'. 'However I know the band will do me proud and there will still be the same show, just without my embarrassing dancing!,' he added. This news comes ahead of the release of the band's latest album, Gracetown this Friday March 6. | WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT BELOW .
Bassist for San Cisco Nick Gardner shot himself in the foot last week .
He has been ruled out of the Perth band's upcoming US and Mexico tour .
Gardner was on the way to hunt pests with a friend when the gun went off .
He will rejoin the band on their tour when they hit Europe later this month . | f0e8e9461cc9188d9f5bed0995c13718603abebe | <s>[INST] The bassist in a popular indie band has ruled himself out of the group's upcoming tour after he literally shot himself in the foot. Nick Gardner from Perth ensemble San Cisco was on a friend's farm taking some time out last week to hunt pests when the unfortunate incident occurred. The band member was with a friend near the West Australian town of Collie, about 200 kilometres south of Perth, when they were driving through rough terrain and the gun went off. The bass player in Perth band San Cisco has ruled himself out of the first leg of the band's upcoming tour after he literally shot himself in the foot . 'As we were driving through an exceptionally rough paddock, I reached down to stop the gun from bouncing around and before I knew it, it had gone off,' Gardner said. 'The bolt had slid down and the jolting had triggered the gun. Somewhat of a freak accident. I realised I had been shot and ripped off my boot and sock to reveal a hole in my foot and blood everywhere. Gardner then explained the mate he was with, Isaac, quickly jumped into action grabbing his first aid kit and bandaging his friend's foot up. The gun went off accidentally while the bassist was in the car on the way to hunt pests . 'He then started driving towards the nearest hospital, which was 100kms away. I passed out in shock and came to shaking and being yelled at. 'By the time we got to the hospital I was calm, but in excruciating pain. The doctors got morphine into me and put me in an ambulance headed for a bigger hospital,' he continued. 'I eventually made it to the Perth hospital where a specialist has done a great job putting my foot back together.' San Cisco (Nick Gardner is pictured left) kick off their international tour across the US, Mexico and Europe later this month . Although the bassist is now on the mend, he will miss the first leg of San Cisco's tour, which sees them hit the US and Mexico before heading to Europe. Gardner said he's devastated to be missing the band's first festival in Mexico, but will rejoin San Cisco in Europe 'when I'm not completely knocked out by painkillers'. 'However I know the band will do me proud and there will still be the same show, just without my embarrassing dancing!,' he added. This news comes ahead of the release of the band's latest album, Gracetown this Friday March 6. [/INST] WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT BELOW .
Bassist for San Cisco Nick Gardner shot himself in the foot last week .
He has been ruled out of the Perth band's upcoming US and Mexico tour .
Gardner was on the way to hunt pests with a friend when the gun went off .
He will rejoin the band on their tour when they hit Europe later this month . </s> |
Staff and patrons were in for a shock after spotting a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant. Michelle Louise stopped in for a cup of coffee at Coolalinga McDonald's, south-east of Darwin, after dropping her daughter off at work when they made a grisly discovery at about 7.45am on Monday. Ms Louise told NT News that she had noticed a group of people standing around a post so she walked over to see what it was when she was confronted by the bizarre sight. Staff and patrons were stunned to find a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant . 'It was this pig's head, it was really strange,' she told NT News. 'I joked to my son that it looked like there was now pork on the menu.' Ms Louise said she was stunned to see the head left near the new site where a local shopping centre will be built. ‘I don’t know how long it had been there, it obviously happened in the night,’ she said. Michelle Louise and her daughter made a grisly discovery outside of McDonald's on Monday morning . When Ms Louise returned to the fast food giant to pick her daughter up after work, the head had been removed. 'I know people like pigging around here but I have never seen something like this,' she added. Northern Territory police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that the incident is currently being ‘looked at’ for possible leads. ‘We’re certainly looking into it to figure out how, why and who someone would put it there,’ the police spokesman said. | A severed pig's head was left on a stake outside of a fast food restaurant .
Michelle Louise and her daughter were stunned to see the head on Monday .
Staff and patrons were confronted by the bizarre sight outside McDonald's .
A NT police spokesman said the incident is currently being 'looked at' | 5dac29f71962dc50d7142fb446072e6dabc11940 | <s>[INST] Staff and patrons were in for a shock after spotting a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant. Michelle Louise stopped in for a cup of coffee at Coolalinga McDonald's, south-east of Darwin, after dropping her daughter off at work when they made a grisly discovery at about 7.45am on Monday. Ms Louise told NT News that she had noticed a group of people standing around a post so she walked over to see what it was when she was confronted by the bizarre sight. Staff and patrons were stunned to find a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant . 'It was this pig's head, it was really strange,' she told NT News. 'I joked to my son that it looked like there was now pork on the menu.' Ms Louise said she was stunned to see the head left near the new site where a local shopping centre will be built. ‘I don’t know how long it had been there, it obviously happened in the night,’ she said. Michelle Louise and her daughter made a grisly discovery outside of McDonald's on Monday morning . When Ms Louise returned to the fast food giant to pick her daughter up after work, the head had been removed. 'I know people like pigging around here but I have never seen something like this,' she added. Northern Territory police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that the incident is currently being ‘looked at’ for possible leads. ‘We’re certainly looking into it to figure out how, why and who someone would put it there,’ the police spokesman said. [/INST] A severed pig's head was left on a stake outside of a fast food restaurant .
Michelle Louise and her daughter were stunned to see the head on Monday .
Staff and patrons were confronted by the bizarre sight outside McDonald's .
A NT police spokesman said the incident is currently being 'looked at' </s> |
A groom who had a baby and got married on the same day has been spared jail after he glassed a guest at the reception. Karl and Jasmine Storey got married at Gretna Green, Scotland, in October last year - just hours after the 27-year-old gave birth to their baby boy Anthony. The family then returned to their hometown of Kielder, Northumberland, for the wedding reception at a local pub where a fight erupted, a court heard. Karl and Jasmine Storey married at Gretna Green in October last year, hours after she gave birth to their son Anthony (pictured) Newcastle Crown Court was told that the 26-year-old had spotted his brother Dale Storey, 20, being confronted by another guest and intervened by striking a pint glass over the other man. The guest had been leaving the reception with his daughter, who worked behind the bar but had been drinking after her shift, when he was told that Dale had possibly spiked her drink. He had returned to confront Dale when the row, which was captured on CCTV, broke out and resulted in the man, who has not been named, being taken to hospital. Prosecuting, Emma Dowling said: 'The victim's daughter works at the bar where the reception was taking place. 'She finished her shift and got very drunk very quickly leading to her and her father leaving the bar. 'As they were leaving, the victim heard whispers that Dale Storey had purposely got her very drunk with heavy spirits and potentially spiked her. He returned to the bar to confront him and pushed Dale. 'Karl Storey comes across and strikes him in the face with a pint glass before Dale joins in and gets the victim in a headlock before numerous punches are thrown. 'The victim describes being punched a number of times and had blood running down his face. The males were then split up.' The guest sustained six or seven small cuts to his eye and was taken to hospital for treatment that night. Miss Dowling read from the victim impact statement saying the victim was 'disgusted by the attack' and feels he could have been 'blinded'. At the wedding reception, the groom (centre with Mrs Storey) spotted his brother in an argument and intervened by smashing a glass on the guest's head . At 7.40am that morning, Mrs Storey gave birth to their son before they made the 45-mile round trip to Gretna for the wedding. They were chauffeured between the hospital, wedding and reception by Karl's other brother, Bryan. Speaking at the time, Karl said: 'He was as good as gold during the ceremony and it's turned out to be the most amazing day of my life. I can't take it all in.' Defending Donald Mcfall said: 'The defendant comes from a stable home, is a very dedicated family man and is a hard working individual. 'He has four children which requires a great deal of dedication. 'Karl and his brother were simply standing in the reception when Karl saw his brother being attacked and he's then reacted to it. 'The single punch he threw with the glass in hand was not intentional and he did not intend to use it as a weapon. 'He was trying to stop this man from attacking his brother. He regrets his actions and insists there was no bad blood previous and there is none now. He expresses full remorse.' Kate Barnes, also for the defence, said: 'He has no previous convictions and left school with a number of qualifications. He strongly denies spiking anyone's drink that night. 'It was supposed to be a happy day and on that occasion he had drunk in excess, something he does not normally do. 'He is not unintelligent and has a great deal of insight into what happened that evening. He expresses full remorse for his actions. 'His part in this was to deliver one or two blows which seemingly aren't responsible for any of the victim's injuries.' Karl Storey was given a suspended sentence at Newcastle Crown Court (pictured) and his brother Dale was also given a similar sentence . Karl Storey pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and Dale Storey pleaded guilty to common assault. Ms Recorder Turner, sentenced Karl to a 12 month suspended sentence, with an 160 unpaid work requirement and a compensation charge of £500. The judge sentenced Dale to a 12 month community order with an 100 hours unpaid work requirement and a compensation charge of £100. The judge said: 'The 31st of October should have been a very happy day because it was your wedding day and your wife had given birth to a baby boy. 'You had both enjoyed the wedding and were celebrating that and the new arrival of the baby boy to the family. You both had far too much to drink and this is something you must watch. 'I am not going to send either of you prison today but I still want you to realise this is a very serious matter. 'I have watched the CCTV and it seems something was troubling the complainant. What followed after that was an attack that lasted quite some time. 'You must understand that you can't keep acting like this and you're lucky that the victim did not have more injuries. 'Ordinarily, it seems you are both decent young men and I believe both of you do not pose a real threat to the public.' 'Let's hope this was just a minor blip in both your lives.' | Karl and Jasmine Storey got married at Gretna Green in October last year .
Just hours earlier Mrs Storey gave birth to their son, Anthony, in hospital .
They travelled back from Scotland to their reception in Kielder that night .
Karl spotted his brother Dale Storey being confronted by another guest .
He intervened by striking pint glass over man and leaving him in hospital .
Storey brothers given suspended prison sentence and community work . | 9dd9ef84f49e8d3f08d07ecd72a9e7e4c28c34c9 | <s>[INST] A groom who had a baby and got married on the same day has been spared jail after he glassed a guest at the reception. Karl and Jasmine Storey got married at Gretna Green, Scotland, in October last year - just hours after the 27-year-old gave birth to their baby boy Anthony. The family then returned to their hometown of Kielder, Northumberland, for the wedding reception at a local pub where a fight erupted, a court heard. Karl and Jasmine Storey married at Gretna Green in October last year, hours after she gave birth to their son Anthony (pictured) Newcastle Crown Court was told that the 26-year-old had spotted his brother Dale Storey, 20, being confronted by another guest and intervened by striking a pint glass over the other man. The guest had been leaving the reception with his daughter, who worked behind the bar but had been drinking after her shift, when he was told that Dale had possibly spiked her drink. He had returned to confront Dale when the row, which was captured on CCTV, broke out and resulted in the man, who has not been named, being taken to hospital. Prosecuting, Emma Dowling said: 'The victim's daughter works at the bar where the reception was taking place. 'She finished her shift and got very drunk very quickly leading to her and her father leaving the bar. 'As they were leaving, the victim heard whispers that Dale Storey had purposely got her very drunk with heavy spirits and potentially spiked her. He returned to the bar to confront him and pushed Dale. 'Karl Storey comes across and strikes him in the face with a pint glass before Dale joins in and gets the victim in a headlock before numerous punches are thrown. 'The victim describes being punched a number of times and had blood running down his face. The males were then split up.' The guest sustained six or seven small cuts to his eye and was taken to hospital for treatment that night. Miss Dowling read from the victim impact statement saying the victim was 'disgusted by the attack' and feels he could have been 'blinded'. At the wedding reception, the groom (centre with Mrs Storey) spotted his brother in an argument and intervened by smashing a glass on the guest's head . At 7.40am that morning, Mrs Storey gave birth to their son before they made the 45-mile round trip to Gretna for the wedding. They were chauffeured between the hospital, wedding and reception by Karl's other brother, Bryan. Speaking at the time, Karl said: 'He was as good as gold during the ceremony and it's turned out to be the most amazing day of my life. I can't take it all in.' Defending Donald Mcfall said: 'The defendant comes from a stable home, is a very dedicated family man and is a hard working individual. 'He has four children which requires a great deal of dedication. 'Karl and his brother were simply standing in the reception when Karl saw his brother being attacked and he's then reacted to it. 'The single punch he threw with the glass in hand was not intentional and he did not intend to use it as a weapon. 'He was trying to stop this man from attacking his brother. He regrets his actions and insists there was no bad blood previous and there is none now. He expresses full remorse.' Kate Barnes, also for the defence, said: 'He has no previous convictions and left school with a number of qualifications. He strongly denies spiking anyone's drink that night. 'It was supposed to be a happy day and on that occasion he had drunk in excess, something he does not normally do. 'He is not unintelligent and has a great deal of insight into what happened that evening. He expresses full remorse for his actions. 'His part in this was to deliver one or two blows which seemingly aren't responsible for any of the victim's injuries.' Karl Storey was given a suspended sentence at Newcastle Crown Court (pictured) and his brother Dale was also given a similar sentence . Karl Storey pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and Dale Storey pleaded guilty to common assault. Ms Recorder Turner, sentenced Karl to a 12 month suspended sentence, with an 160 unpaid work requirement and a compensation charge of £500. The judge sentenced Dale to a 12 month community order with an 100 hours unpaid work requirement and a compensation charge of £100. The judge said: 'The 31st of October should have been a very happy day because it was your wedding day and your wife had given birth to a baby boy. 'You had both enjoyed the wedding and were celebrating that and the new arrival of the baby boy to the family. You both had far too much to drink and this is something you must watch. 'I am not going to send either of you prison today but I still want you to realise this is a very serious matter. 'I have watched the CCTV and it seems something was troubling the complainant. What followed after that was an attack that lasted quite some time. 'You must understand that you can't keep acting like this and you're lucky that the victim did not have more injuries. 'Ordinarily, it seems you are both decent young men and I believe both of you do not pose a real threat to the public.' 'Let's hope this was just a minor blip in both your lives.' [/INST] Karl and Jasmine Storey got married at Gretna Green in October last year .
Just hours earlier Mrs Storey gave birth to their son, Anthony, in hospital .
They travelled back from Scotland to their reception in Kielder that night .
Karl spotted his brother Dale Storey being confronted by another guest .
He intervened by striking pint glass over man and leaving him in hospital .
Storey brothers given suspended prison sentence and community work . </s> |
Fit-again Ulster lock Dan Tuohy has been called into a 36-man wider training squad for Ireland's drive towards the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam. The 29-year-old has missed Ireland's entire Six Nations campaign so far after damaging thumb ligaments in January. The nine-cap second row has not featured in Test action since February 2014, his Six Nations cut short and autumn internationals wiped out after twice breaking his arm. Dan Tuohy has been called into the training squad for Ireland's drive towards the Six Nations Grand Slam . Ireland's head coach Joe Schmidt shouts instructions to his players during a training session . Ireland were hugely impressive as they beat England 19-9 in their previous Six Nations encounter . Tuohy trudged out of Ireland's 26-3 Six Nations victory over Wales in Dublin last year, suffering his first arm fracture just nine minutes after joining the second-half fray. The former Gloucester and Exeter tight-five forward missed out as Ireland clinched the 2014 Six Nations title, before being ruled out of the autumn Tests after suffering another broken arm. The luckless lock is back fit and firing again however, and will be keen to make an impression as Ireland gear up to face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Tuohy will find it tough going to break the match day 23 for the Millennium Stadium clash, with captain Paul O'Connell and Devin Toner inked in to start, with Iain Henderson impressing from the bench. Forwards: . M Bent (Leinster), R Best (Ulster), S Cronin, T Furlong, C Healy, J Heaslip (all Leinster), I Henderson (Ulster), M McCarthy, J McGrath, M Moore, J Murphy, S O'Brien (all Leinster), P O'Connell, T O'Donnell, P O'Mahony (all Munster), M Ross, D Ryan, R Strauss, D Toner (all Leinster), D Tuohy (Ulster). Backs: . I Boss (Leinster), T Bowe, D Cave (both Ulster), K Earls (Munster), L Fitzgerald (Leinster), R Henshaw (Connacht), F Jones (Munster), D Kearney, R Kearney (both Leinster), I Keatley (Munster), I Madigan (Leinster), C Murray (Munster), J Payne (Ulster), E Reddan (Leinster), J Sexton (Racing Metro), S Zebo (Munster). | Ireland face Wales then Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations .
Ulster lock Dan Tuohy has been called into their training squad .
Tuohy has been out since January with damaged thumb ligaments .
The second row hasn't featured in Test action since February 2014 . | 08003671b7436d9659d872b774990b0e6d8a2188 | <s>[INST] Fit-again Ulster lock Dan Tuohy has been called into a 36-man wider training squad for Ireland's drive towards the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam. The 29-year-old has missed Ireland's entire Six Nations campaign so far after damaging thumb ligaments in January. The nine-cap second row has not featured in Test action since February 2014, his Six Nations cut short and autumn internationals wiped out after twice breaking his arm. Dan Tuohy has been called into the training squad for Ireland's drive towards the Six Nations Grand Slam . Ireland's head coach Joe Schmidt shouts instructions to his players during a training session . Ireland were hugely impressive as they beat England 19-9 in their previous Six Nations encounter . Tuohy trudged out of Ireland's 26-3 Six Nations victory over Wales in Dublin last year, suffering his first arm fracture just nine minutes after joining the second-half fray. The former Gloucester and Exeter tight-five forward missed out as Ireland clinched the 2014 Six Nations title, before being ruled out of the autumn Tests after suffering another broken arm. The luckless lock is back fit and firing again however, and will be keen to make an impression as Ireland gear up to face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Tuohy will find it tough going to break the match day 23 for the Millennium Stadium clash, with captain Paul O'Connell and Devin Toner inked in to start, with Iain Henderson impressing from the bench. Forwards: . M Bent (Leinster), R Best (Ulster), S Cronin, T Furlong, C Healy, J Heaslip (all Leinster), I Henderson (Ulster), M McCarthy, J McGrath, M Moore, J Murphy, S O'Brien (all Leinster), P O'Connell, T O'Donnell, P O'Mahony (all Munster), M Ross, D Ryan, R Strauss, D Toner (all Leinster), D Tuohy (Ulster). Backs: . I Boss (Leinster), T Bowe, D Cave (both Ulster), K Earls (Munster), L Fitzgerald (Leinster), R Henshaw (Connacht), F Jones (Munster), D Kearney, R Kearney (both Leinster), I Keatley (Munster), I Madigan (Leinster), C Murray (Munster), J Payne (Ulster), E Reddan (Leinster), J Sexton (Racing Metro), S Zebo (Munster). [/INST] Ireland face Wales then Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations .
Ulster lock Dan Tuohy has been called into their training squad .
Tuohy has been out since January with damaged thumb ligaments .
The second row hasn't featured in Test action since February 2014 . </s> |