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Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:26:18 -0400

Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

Sports Liverpool will move for Man City defender Kolo Toure

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:03 -0400

Toure is in the United States as part of City's post-season tour but the proposed move to Anfield is likely to progress quickly once he returns. The 32-year-old joined City from Arsenal in July 2009 for 14m. The expected signing of the Ivory Coast international goes against ...

Sports David Moyes to tell Rooney his future lies at Man-U

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:02 -0400

David Moyes is minded to keep Wayne Rooney at Manchester United and the new manager is hopeful he can convince the striker that his long-term future remains at the ...

Tim Cook gets a Senate grilling Apple tax-avoidance schemes deemed highly questionable

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:44 -0400

Investigators found that the tech-company routed all of its sales through a number of subsidiary bodies, grouped under the name Apple Operations International and incorporated in ...

Labour is getting ready to implement strategic change within the civil service | Jon Trickett

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:53 -0400

Bob Kerslake, head of the civil service, and Jeremy Heywood, cabinet secretary. The civil service is being challenged as never before. Photograph: Graeme ...

Phonics literacy test for young children a waste of time and money

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:52 -0400

The phonics literacy test concerned many teachers, with some finding the use of pseudo words confusing. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the ...

Our emotions match music to colors Study

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:39 -0400

A new study finds that our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the melodies make us feel. Mozart's jaunty "Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major" is most often associated with bright yellow and orange, whereas his somber "Requiem in D minor" is linked to bluish gray, the findings revealed.US researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, ...

Dove Sketches most-watched online ad Unilever

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:39 -0400

Unilever claimed bragging rights Monday to the most-watched Internet commercial of all time - a three-minute study of women's self-perception that stars a forensic artist. The Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant said its "Dove Real Beauty Sketches" has been seen more than 114 million times on YouTube and other video platforms in more than 110 countries "to surpass all ...

Lunch-hour dance parties gaining worldwide popularity

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:39 -0400

The concept of lunch hour dance parties is taking hold around the world, with office workers breaking free from the chains that bind them to their desks for sweaty, 60-minute dance-offs in the middle of the day. The idea behind Lunch Beat is simple: for one hour, 9 to 5ers can blow off steam, get some exercise and take in DJ-spun tunes at a midday dance party. The only requirement: "you ...

Rooney Mara turns model for Calvin Klein

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:38 -0400

The 28-year-old star of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and the recent "Side Effects" has been snapped up by Calvin Klein as the face of the new Downtown fragrance. Rooney Mara has exploded on the international style scene ever since her radical restyle for a role as Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's hit 2011 film adaptation of "The Girl with the Dragon ...

T Magazine In Store | Orlebar Brown Adds Swimwear for Women

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:36:27 -0400

Orlebar Brown , best known for its tailored men's trunks in preppy colors and funky photographic prints that look as good on land as at sea, introduces its debut collection for women. The founder, Adam Brown, created a 16-piece capsule collection of simple bikinis, one-pieces, sporty rash guards and shorts modeled after the signature men’s ...

Flickr unveils new redesign as Marissa Mayer promises the site will be awesome again

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:44 -0400

Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, said the redesign includes a new interface based around high-resolution photographs and a terabyte of storage for each user, equating to 537,731 photos at 6.5 megapixels each.Mayer said "you can take all the pictures ever taken and upload them to Flickr... and there would [still be room]."Yahoo purchased Flickr in 2005 as the site became increasingly ...

Police investigate historic abuse claims at school linked to Cyril Smith

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:18 -0400

Sir Cyril Smith was chairman of governors at Knowl View school: the latest allegations are not thought to involve the former MP. Photograph: PA Archive/Press Association ...

Gay marriage is a detox symbol for Cameron but is it worth the trouble

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:06 -0400

gay marriage bill from his own wreckers, as he did later in the day. Why? Because Labour supports the measure and to vote otherwise would be mere tactics. Impatient voters nowadays do not like mere party tactics."I believe the job of the opposition is to oppose. Any opportunity to humiliate Cameron's government and help bring it down should be taken," countered my strongly ...

Iain Banks posts new update to fans on his cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:02 -0400

announced his diagnosis with gall bladder cancer in April, has posted another update to fans, in which he ruminates on everything from his new car to the possibility of chemotherapy.The bestselling Scottish novelist has been the recipient of an outpouring of goodwill and support from his readers since he told them in early April that he was "officially very poorly". In ...

Social work training reforms it takes five weeks to create a social worker

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:01 -0400

Frontline aims to attract more high flyers to social work. Recruits will go into on-the-job training after a five-week summer school. Photograph: Martin Godwin for the ...

We must identify girls at risk from gangs | Carlene Firmin

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:00 -0400

A report indicates that 30% of young women involved with gangs could be self-harming or at risk of suicide. Photograph: David Levene for the ...

RPT-UPDATE 1-Burberry profit rises 14 percent on Asia retail growth

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:22 -0400

Tue May 21, 2013 8:34am EDT LONDON May 21 (Reuters) - British luxury group Burberry said full-year pretax profit rose a better-than-expected 14 percent on strong retail growth in Asian markets, where it is increasing numbers of Burberry branded stores. Burberry, known for its camel, red and black check-lined raincoats posted adjusted pretax profit of 428 million pounds ($651 million) in the year ...

We promise not to screw it up Yahoo confirms $1.1bn deal to buy Tumblr

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:10 -0400

'We won't screw it up': Yahoo buys New York-based social network Tumblr for $1.1bn as chief executive Marissa Mayer rules out radical changes following negative ...

Shocking example of incompetence over stockpiled flu drug Tamiflu

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:07 -0400

Health officials spent 424 million stockpiling a flu drug that has divided experts over how effective it is, a public spending watchdog ...

Egypt tourist arrivals rise not back to pre-revolt levels

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:40 -0400

Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's 2011 uprising. The revolt that ...

Eminems music publishers sue Facebook for copyright infringement over song used in advert

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:09 -0400

Eminem's music publishing company Eight Mile Style has launched legal action for copyright infringement over claims that Facebook used music in an advert that closely resembled an Eminem song without seeking ...

Critical Shopper Carson Street Clothiers — Critical Shopper

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:35 -0400

I tried to shop Carson Street Clothiers a few weeks ago, soon after its March opening. New-store smell can be distracting -- you can tell more about a place after time has softened it a bit -- but I was in the neighborhood and wanted to take a ...

The Work Programme is failing the taxpayer | Richard Johnson

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:47 -0400

By failing to use the specialist services aimed at unemployed people who find it hardest to find a job, the Work Programme is putting the public purse at ...

Britons show Victorian attitudes to epilepsy as children who suffer from the condition are accused of being possessed

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:57 -0400

One in five children who suffer with epilepsy has been accused of being "possessed" after having a seizure, according to shocking new ...

Forum to focus on C. Ind. as sports hub

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:56 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Two athletic-oriented groups will hold a public forum next week to discuss ways to turn central Indiana into a hub for sports innovation. The American College of Sports Medicine and the Indiana University School of Physical Education and Tourism Management at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis will conduct the forum on May 28 at the NCAA headquarters in downtown ...

Oatmeal Antics Cartoonist Matthew Inman Makes an Art of Online Vigilantism

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:39 -0400

, has a finely honed ability to offend, annoy, and torment. He once ordered ovulation tests for a guy who dared to send him an email with poor grammar. Another time, he angrily tweeted that one of his detractors should ';die by drowning in a river of cat urine.'; And then there was his superbly tasteless comic strip ';How to Name an Abortion Clinic,'; in which a guy in a tie ...

Manga Moles and Success Steve Holt The Best Arrested Development Fan Creations

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:39 -0400

, which returns this weekend for a fourth season on Netflix, is no exception. Although its third season ended way back in 2006, there are still folks eagerly GIF-ing their favorite best moments, memeing the best catch-phrases, and mashing up the show with everything ...

Sports Buzz Should Orlando Magic want the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:11:02 -0400

New York City , starting at 8:30 p.m. The Magic -- by virtue of finishing with the worst record in the league -- have the best chance to win the No. 1 pick. But should the Magic and even their fans be hoping to get the pick or hope some other team moves up and grabs the top ...

Fitness boost for Bulls

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:28:40 -0400

The Bulls received a boost ahead of Saturday's clash with the Sharks in Durban with the news that last weekend's 35-18 victory over the Highlanders did not produce any serious injuries. Team doctor Org Strauss confirmed, however, that several players were recovering from bruises and light strains sustained in that match. Players with niggling injuries were given a rest on Monday to ...

Sudden infant death syndrome and bed-sharing live QA with experts

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:46 -0400

120 baby deaths could be prevented in the UK every year if parents stopped sharing beds with their children , new research suggests. A new study found that breastfed babies under the age of three months who sleep in their parents' beds face a five-fold increased risk of cot death. Researchers estimate that 40% of the 300 cot death cases which occur in the UK each year could be prevented if ...

Swimming sites in Cyprus ranked cleanest in Europe

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:10:28 -0400

European Union 's best in the latest EU bathing report published on Tuesday. In contrast, Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands had the highest percentages of bathing sites that failed to meet EU standards in 2012, in part because torrential rains washed sewage into them. The trend overall was positive as 94 percent of beaches, lakes and rivers ...

WA teen exercise rates alarming

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:26:51 -0400

Exercise rates among high school children in WA are declining to alarming levels, fuelling health concerns, an academic says.Louise Naylor from University of WA's School of Sport Science Exercise and Health said she expected inactivity had worsened among teenagers since a 2008 study revealed less than 10 per cent of girls did enough exercise to maintain health.That study showed boys were ...

Tips to keep your home warm

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:26:49 -0400

Matt Kersey, of Hearth House, agreed that gas flued heaters were increasingly popular, especially for new home builders seeking an energy-efficient option."As a result of six-star energy efficiency requirements, builders are encouraging flued heaters because when you put in a bayonet you lose efficiency," he said.They were also popular for main living areas because of their attractive ...

Winter-ready outdoor areas

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:26:47 -0400

Winter may be just around the corner but that needn't mean your alfresco area should be put into hibernation.Jocasta Bronwasser, of Jetmaster Fireplaces WA, said West Australians' love of outdoor living had seen an increase in demand for outdoor heating systems - portable heaters as well as built-in gas and wood-burning fireplaces - to not only add ambience but to make outdoor areas ...

Fight fungus

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:26:44 -0400

Fungal problems may start appearing and while you have to act if your favourite indoor plant, vegie or ornamental shrub is affected, there's little point in spraying fungicides randomly on deciduous trees and shrubs such as plums, roses or even end-of-season vegies (fruit) such as pumpkins, as the foliage is going to drop anyway and this is Mother Nature's way of cleaning up the leaf ...

Lifestyle Bed-sharing raises newborn death risk fivefold

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:24:54 -0400

Prof Bob Carpenter, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, carried out the analysis and says the UK should now follow suit and "take a more definitive stance against bed-sharing for babies under three ...

Lifestyle Drama as husband catches cheating wife in the act

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:24:53 -0400

husband , a Portuguese word for a man being cheated on. As if a Hollywood celebrity had just fallen from the sky, the passersby hoot and ogle and snap photos. They chant 'JUMP!' as emergency workers arrive to assist the struggling man. And he does just that. A soft mat is placed below the shirtless man and the crowd cheers as leaps and bounces down to the ...

Game on Xbox 720 and PS4 go head to head with Microsoft set to launch console today

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:17:21 -0400

Expectations are high after Sony's dispiriting launch of the new PS4 back in February (a tweaked controller design was on display but little else), and although there seems to be a consensus regarding the hardware specifications, Xbox spokesman Major Nelson is still promising that the Tuesday release will "mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment".Most ...

Gay marriage bill may lead to lesbian queen and artificially inseminated heir

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:16:39 -0400

marriage opens up the possibility of a lesbian queen giving birth to a future monarch by artificial insemination, Lord Tebbit has warned.In one of his more outspoken interventions, the former Conservative party chairman told the Big Issue magazine that the legislation could also allow him to marry his son to escape inheritance tax.Tebbit's remarks indicate that the marriage (same sex ...

The challenge of saying no as a newly qualified social worker

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:16:38 -0400

assessed and supported year in employment portfolio. Part of me will always wish that I could be there 24/7 for the young people I work with. After all, having someone dependable is often the core thing that has been missing from their lives.It took me a while to accept that being there for them all the time did not necessarily help them solve their problems and can lead to them becoming overly ...

Warriors sweat on fitness of Locke Nielsen

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:08:54 -0400

Bulldog Inu accepts two-game NRL ban The Warriors hope to be bolstered by the return from injury of two of their backline stars for Sunday's must-win NRL clash against the Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart Stadium. Fullback Kevin Locke and centre Dane Nielsen have today been named in coach Matthew Elliott's extended 20-man squad but still need to pass fitness tests before their places are ...

Sports Ferguson is named Manager of Year

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:03 -0400

Alex Ferguson leaves in the game, is nigh on impossible. This evening's award adds yet another record to that list, making him the only person to secure the much-coveted ...

Sports Jose Mourinhos Chelsea return could be a risk

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:02 -0400

All signs now point to mere formalities being the only remaining barrier to "The Special One" making a triumphant return to the club he led to unprecedented domestic successes before leaving in September ...

Sports Real Madrid confirm Mourinho exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:01 -0400

Mourinho, 50, who has been linked with a return to Chelsea, won the league and Copa del Rey at Madrid. "We've decided to bring our relationship to an end," said Perez. "Nobody's been sacked, it's a mutual agreement." Real are currently 13 points behind Barcelona in the league and were beaten by city rivals Atletico in the Spanish Cup final last Friday. They also ...

Mariane Pearl Al-Qaida killed my husband not my hope

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:09:14 -0400

The murder of her husband by al-Qa'ida shocked the world. But the bereavement inspired her work for peace and justice, she tells Simon ...

Today in healthcare Tuesday 21 May

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:44 -0400

Good morning and welcome to the daily live blog from the Guardian Healthcare Professionals Network. Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you news, comment and analysis from around the web. The Guardian reports that England's ...

Opportunities to stop girls drifting into gangs are being missed study finds

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:43 -0400

children in our communities. Yet through effective early intervention, involving both children's services and adult social care, girls at risk of getting involved in gangs can be supported to build better lives. And when they do get involved in gangs, it is vital that efforts to help them leave are tailored to the needs of girls and young ...

How can telehealth help patients take responsibility for their health

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:41 -0400

With telehealth, patients can take their own blood pressure, weight or oxygen readings and send them to a website that is monitored by a clinician. Photograph: ...

Universal credit assessments are a recipe for confusion for leaseholders

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:39 -0400

As the roll out of universal credit nears, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has begun distributing a range of guidance notes on how various assessments will be made.Recently, the department published notes on how the universal credit will be calculated for payments on service charges where home owners are on a long lease, which offers an interesting insight into just one tiny aspect of ...

Adult abuse is an under-reported area of concern for councils

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:39 -0400

While shocking stories in the news about the abuse and neglect of elderly people in care homes and people with physical or learning disabilities rightly provokes outrage, the abuse of adults in all categories is still largely unnoticed and under-reported.Though the number of reported cases of adult abuse in Brent has risen from 435 in 2011-12 to 664 at the start of 2013, we fear the real figure ...

Titanium disc implants give freediver another shot at sport

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:58:29 -0400

To treat her severe neck pain, free-diver Jill Yoneda faced the possibility she would never again glide in the ocean to depths of 180 feet.In 2012, three herniated discs forced Yoneda to take a break from her sport and consider her options for treatment.She was told the "gold standard" would involve fusing two vertebra together with bone grafts, severely limiting her mobility ...

Report into Basildon hospital condemns service failure - video

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:51:30 -0400

Tina Papalabropoulos, 23, died of aspiration pneumonia at Basildon hospital in 2009. As an NHS ombudsman report into her death is published, her mother, Christine, speaks about the negligent care Tina received, the family's struggle for recognition of their case, and her unwitting role in her daughter's ...

In Ukraine no way to avoid a bumpy ride

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:50:30 -0400

KIEV (Reuters) - As the snow and ice began to melt in Ukraine this spring, exposing fresh cracks and potholes in the roads, hundreds of motorists gathered outside a government building carrying unusual ...

Thai Sports Authority Sets Mid-July Deadline for FA Polls

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:37 -0400

(Reuters) - Thailand's sports authority has threatened to intervene if the country's football association fails to hold its presidential elections by the middle of July, local media reported on Tuesday. Last week, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) postponed its June 15 polls to align itself with a new FIFA charter which will be ratified at a general meeting of the world governing ...

Mervyn Kings housing warning is too little too late | Polly Toynbee

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:01:55 -0400

George Osborne, Britain's chancellor, and Mervyn King, the governor of the Bank of England, at the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors summit on 11 May 2013 Photograph: Yui ...

How community groups can find small companies to link with

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:01:53 -0400

charities and some of the biggest corporates in the country.However, there are also an increasing number of successful partnerships evolving between charities and community groups and local, smaller businesses. Jan Levy, managing director ...

Star Times 2013 spring sports all-area team

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:54:14 -0400

In 1978, Star Times was born as a reference to the mega-hit "Star Wars" movie. The Seattle Times picked three high-school all-area teams then, in football, boys basketball and girls basketball. Thirty-five years later, Star Times has grown to eight teams. Today, we honor the best athletes in our coverage area for three spring sports -- baseball, softball and boys ...

France leads international wine competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:50:20 -0400

LONDON, May 21 - France has emerged the early leader at a major wine awards competition, winning the most regional trophies, followed by Italy and Australia. Preliminary results were released yesterday for the 10th ...

DWTS So who should win

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:41:47 -0400

Image Credit: ABC Hmm. Can we switch up the partnerships in our imaginations, then activate special rainbow glitter explosions to make them official? Those are the rules of Reality, right? Great! Then I vote for Kellie and Val to ...

Bates Motel finale Talk about it

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:41:45 -0400

first kill, mind you. That happened before the pilot — as far as we know, Norman attacking his father was his firsthomicidalbreak. But this was different: This was Norman being comforted by an older woman and then coerced by his ';mother'; into slashing her throat. That’s right: Our budding psycho offed sweet, pre-pedophiliac Miss Watson in Monday’s finale, which also ...

Oscar Pistorius rules return to sport in 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:06:02 -0400

Oscar Pistorius has turned his back on athletics for the rest of the year to focus on fighting the murder charge hanging over him. The South African's agent Peet van Zyl told Press Association Sport the 26 year old was not mentally ready to return to competition as he awaits trial, charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend. Instead, the athlete has turned down a number of ...

FEATURE-In the Hamptons catering to the rich and their dogs is good business

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:59:56 -0400

By Beth Pinsker EAST HAMPTON, New York | Tue May 21, 2013 12:59am EDT EAST HAMPTON, New York May 21 (Reuters) - Judging by early demand for everything from doggie daycare to Ferrari rentals and fine art, rich Americans are going to make this a strong summer in one of their favorite playgrounds - the beach towns on the eastern end of Long Island collectively known as the Hamptons. With ...

Mt. Lebanon School District to charge for sports extracurriculars

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:40:46 -0400

The Mt. Lebanon School Board passed an $83.16 million budget on Monday night, instituting fees ranging from $5 to $40 per year for students participating in sports and extracurricular ...

UPI Sports Calendar for Tuesday May 21

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:19 -0400

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Sports Briefing | Golf Guan Tianlang to Play at Jack Nicklauss Memorial Tournament

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:43:47 -0400

Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur who became the youngest player to make the cut in a major championship when he finished 58th at the Masters, has accepted an exemption to play at Jack ...

Sports Briefing | Track and Field Oscar Pistorius Will Not Compete This Year

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:02 -0400

Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic champion who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, will not compete this year, his coach said Monday. His agent had previously said the world championships in Moscow were ...

Sports Briefing | Cycling Denis Menchov of Russia Retires From Cycling

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:32 -0400

The former Giro ...

Sports Briefing | Horse Racing More Horses Test Positive for Steroids

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:52 -0400

Seven more horses owned by the Godolphin stable, owned by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, tested positive for steroids, the British racing authorities said. They include Encke, a 25-1 shot who won the 2012 St. Leger. A test on Encke after the race was ...

Sports Briefing | Table Tennis Another Table Tennis World Title for Zhang Jike

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:42 -0400

Zhang Jike sealed a hat trick of major titles when he beat a fellow Chinese, Wang Hao, 4-2, in the final of the world championships in Paris. Zhang, who had also beaten Wang in the 2011 world championships final and the 2012 Olympic final, prevailed, 11-7, 11-8, 6-11, 14-12, 5-11, ...

Saladin Ambar Luhrmanns Gatsby From Old Sport to Dude in 143 minutes

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:57 -0400

-- we're never quite certain about just who our protagonist is. "Call me Ishmael." Well, if you say so. Fitzgerald was one in a long line of writers who honed in on the mystery and eccentricity of American reinvention -- and its failures. Fitzgerald just captured it best. And like the novel, Baz Luhrmann's work does so on its own terms. It is a beautiful film. Those shirts of ...

The death of Maria Stubbings

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:44:14 -0400

Maria Stubbings called for help many times, long before she was strangled with a dog lead by her ex-boyfriend and left under a pile of coats in the downstairs toilet. Her killer, Marc Chivers, had already been arrested for assaulting her and breaking into her home when he opened the door to the police and told them all was well. They believed him and left a card for the mother-of-two, asking her ...

Gyms For Women Sell More Than Fitness

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:43:30 -0400

. Standing in the atrium leading from the lobby -- where you can order a $10 "Flirtini," a $12 Long Island, or a $30 sangria carafe at the full bar -- to the locker room -- where the towels are a shocking shade of pink, the walls are coated in sliver glitter, and the flat irons are plentiful -- I couldn't figure out what this particular "un-gym," as it's billed, ...

DWTS finals Its on

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:12 -0400

It’s on! Zendaya and Val, Kellie and Derek, Aly and Mark, and Jacoby and Karina each dance three times in tonight’s season 16 finals — a ballroom style chosen for them by the judges, a Cha Cha Relay (just 40 seconds for each couple), and the much revered/dreaded Freestyle round, which can notoriously make or break a Sparkalien’s chances for THE COVETED MIRRORBALL TROPHY on ...

Sing Your Face Off cast is...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:11 -0400

cast member Darrell Hammond and pop singer Debbie Gibson. And the show’s contestants learning to perform the hits of famous music stars are ex-Skid Row frontman and heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach, comedian Jon Lovitz, Toronto Raptors player Landry Fields, teenage Disney Channel actress-singer China Anne McClain and former soap star Lisa ...

Grapefruit brightens dark winter days

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:04 -0400

There's no question that pink and red grapefruit varieties add a burst of sunshine during the shorter, darker and colder days.One recent morning, I halved the grapefruit, sprinkled the flesh with light brown sugar and cinnamon and then grilled it until the sugar was bubbly and golden brown.Even my children loved it.Nutritionally speaking, red and pink grapefruits are crammed with vitamins C ...

Aussie picker the king of treasure hunts

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:02 -0400

Lucas Callaghan, the co-host of new antiques show Aussie Pickers, has a nose for a bargain like a bloodhound.He has spent the past seven years hunting for treasures at auction houses, garage sales and opportunity shops and in people's backyards, sheds and attics."At an auction I bought a door by an artist Anthony Hill, an Aboriginal artist. It's painted on the door of the Range ...

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:02 -0400

Kevin Durant is among a group of sports stars and coaches who are expressing concern for the victims of a massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday.Durant, a three-time scoring champion for the ...

Gambling promotions during sports broadcasts to be banned by commercial TV

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:26:52 -0400

Australia's peak commercial television group has opposed South Australia's move to ban promotion of gambling during televised sport, but says it will have a new national code enforcing a ban in place by August.South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says his Government at sports venues and during sports broadcasts.The move will have ramifications for broadcasters beaming national ...

Last day levity Ala. House Dems sport bow ties

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:11 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Members of the Democratic minority were inspired to show off their sartorial splendor on the last day of the legislative Session in honor of Mobile's Democratic Rep. Napoleon ...

Buffy It was 10 years ago tonight...

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:17:47 -0400

Image Credit: Richard Cartwright/THE WB It’s been 10 years since Buffy and the Scooby Gang defeated The First, leaving Sunnydale nothing but an imploded ...

Disabled woman died after NHS blunders ombudsman finds

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:02 -0400

A catalogue of mistakes by an out-of-hours GP service and a hospital contributed to the death of a young woman with physical and learning disabilities, ...

Family of Maria Stubbings call for inquiry into police failings

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:01 -0400

Maria Stubbings was murdered in her home in Chelmsford, Essex, in December 2008 by her former boyfriend Marc Chivers. Photograph: Essex ...

GPs will face Ofsted-style inspections Jeremy Hunt announces

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:59 -0400

Jeremy Hunt will also announce plans for each vulnerable elderly person to have a named NHS worker to co-ordinate their care. Photograph: Rex ...

Parents warned sharing bed with babies increases risk of cot death

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:07 -0400

A new study found breastfed babies under three months who sleep in their parents' beds face a significantly increased risk of cot death.Researchers estimate that 40 per cent of the 300 cot death cases in the UK each year could be prevented if parents only brought children into their beds for comfort and feeding, but not sleeping.Presently, NHS officials only advise parents against sharing ...

Up to 50 people reportedly involved in melee outside Alameda sports bar

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:34 -0400

ALAMEDA -- An El Cerrito man remains hospitalized after he was stabbed multiple times in the back during a melee involving up to 50 people early Sunday morning outside a sports bar, police said.Investigators are still piecing together what led up to the altercation outside Scobies Sports Bar & Grill at 2431 Central Ave. But the incident apparently began after an argument among about six women ...

EA Sports Cup wrap

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:51:56 -0400

Chris Lyons dumped his home town club out of the EA Sports cup with a double at Dalymount Park as Bohemians beat Bray Wanderers 4-2 in extra-time to make the quarter-finals.Holders Drogheda United, Sligo Rovers and Cork City all eased through also. But St. Patrick's Athletic had to work hard to beat First Division bottom side Salthill Devon in extra-time at Drom while both Derry City and ...

Tumblr Users Have All the Feels About Yahoo Acquisition

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:52 -0400

Early this morning Yahoo announced it would be acquiring Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash - roughly a quarter of the purchase price Disney put up for Lucasfilm - and promised to ...

Atlanta to get 20-story Ferris wheel from Paris via Pensacola

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:01 -0400

By David Beasley ATLANTA | Mon May 20, 2013 6:03pm EDT ATLANTA May 20 (Reuters) - Downtown Atlanta will soon look a little more like London, after a decision by city council members on Monday to allow the construction of a 20-story Ferris wheel similar to the popular London Eye on the banks of the Thames River. The "SkyView Atlanta" wheel, which will be less than half the height ...

American Sports Fanaticism Was Born in the Great Gatsby Era

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:24 -0400

Sports became a U.S. obsession in a time when underground gamblers like Arnold Rothstein-the inspiration for Gatsby's World Series fixer Meyer ...

Ray Manzarek of the Doors dies

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:39 -0400

Image Credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot/Getty Images Ray Manzarek, the founding keyboardist for the Doors, passed away this morning in Germany, according to a statement from his publicist. The cause was bile duct cancer. As a member of the legendary rock band that formed in 1965 in Los Angeles and effectively ended with the death of frontman Jim Morrison in 1971 (though the group continued to perform ...

Justin Bieber booed Will he listen

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:38 -0400

Billboard Music Awards incident surely wasn’t the first time Justin Bieber has been booed, but even though he was wearing dark shades, it was clear he was shaken by the reaction. He pointed out to the crowd that he was still only 19 years old (even if it feels like we’ve had him in our lives for no less than four decades now), and that his level of success justified his victory. But ...

Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:25:27 -0400

WASHINGTON -; Doctors tell people with a heart-zapping device in their chests to give up intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling. But lots of patients ignore that advice - and now new research is challenging ...

Jay-Z Hires Football Agent To Represent Players At Roc Nation Sports

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:03 -0400

Football agent Kimberly Miale is listed by the NFLPA as being associated with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports. The National Football League Players Association ...

The Ultimate Don Draper Pitch Is Don Draper Seeing Mad Men Through Its Ads

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:52 -0400

through the lens of the latest media campaign ofthe Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce advertising agency. A big shiny Clio Award to everyone out there who figured out what Don Draper was really trying to sell, and to whom he was really trying to sell it, before his long dark working-weekend of the soul came to an end. I didn’t. I’d taken Don’s bargain, and was far too absorbed by ...

Spring sports teams performing well

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:55 -0400

From mid-May through early June, state spring sports are winding down in Illinois and every day brings that win-or-go-home excitement. Here is a wrapup on how some of the area teams have fared in recent ...

Sports Ingwe TV deal with Zuku done without malice

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:13 -0400

The company in a joint statement with Leopards insists their deal does not infringe on any other existing sponsorship deal. The two reaffirmed their partnership and said they remain committed to the development and airing of Kenya's first football fan television ...

Sports Sports Cabinet Secretary Wario targets better show in Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:12 -0400

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Art Hassan Wario has sounded a warning to sports federations that preparations for Rio De Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016 must start ...

Lifestyle MPs lower penalties on NHIF defaulters

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:04 -0400

The MPs last week supported a motion sponsored by Kirinyaga Central MP Joseph Gitari, which sought the penalties surcharged to defaulters lowered from the current 500 per cent to 25 per cent on the grounds it was barely affordable to majority of Kenyans. Gitari said the punitive penalties should not apply to those in the informal sector, with most of them being vegetable and fruits vendors, ...

Sports Highlights May 20-27

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:11:30 -0400

/small-ad --> In the second round of the Southern Section/Ford playoffs, Santa Barbara High will host a baseball game and Dos Pueblos a softball game on Tuesday, May 21. Dos Pueblos is also alive in the baseball playoffs and will travel to Cypress. Santa Barbara will play in the State Regional boys volleyball tournament this week, visiting Eagle Rock in a quarterfinal match Tuesday night. ...

Letters More social housing needed not sell-offs and mortgage subsidy

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:42 -0400

Housing for Women's experience is that increasingly local authorities are placing women and their children who are victims of domestic violence in inappropriate private accommodation due to the lack of affordable housing. This is often outside the area where they have established support networks and children's schools and is particularly detrimental to their recovery and resettlement. ...

Motherlode Blog Best Tool to Fight Childhood Obesity Your Kitchen

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:03 -0400

In describing the many fronts in the ';war'; against obesity, Jane E. Brody, Well’s Personal Health columnist, is drawn inexorably to one conclusion: the road to a slimmer waistline starts in the home kitchen ...

Council admits mistakes over Ukip foster parents storm

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:00 -0400

children away from their Ukip-supporting foster parents has apologised over its handling of the case after a review concluded that mistakes were made but the decision was taken in the children's best ...

12 signs its a J.J. Abrams film

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:31 -0400

J.J. Abrams loves mysteries. Long-running mysteries. Multifaceted mysteries. Mysteries of publicity. Mysteries inside of mysteries. He gave a whole speech once about ...

Blood Ties Cannes review

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:30 -0400

(1978). When Chris wanders into his old bar, the Ruby, and gives a brotherly hug to the manager, we can feel in our bones why it’s already over: The manager is played by Mark Mahoney, the legendary tattoo artist who wears his street cred like a second skin — he’s elegantly ravaged, and speaks in a rasp that’s equal parts junkie and Don Corleone — and he lures Chris ...

Billboard Awards Trendy or trashy

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:30 -0400

If ever there was a time to wear see-through dresses, hip-high slits, and other daring designs, last night’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was it. But while some stars were able to pull off these revealing new trends and still look red carpet appropriate, others walked a fine line between fashion-forward and flasher. Who was on-trend and who looked kinda trashy? Click through the ...

Rectify finale Sneak preview

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:28 -0400

about remodeling the kitchen, is it? Tonight, the Sundance Channel’s first original scripted series wraps its first season with a finale that could find former death-row prisoner Daniel Holden (Aden Young) leaving his hometown for good. Daniel’s had a rough few decades — he was arrested and jailed 19 years ...

Celebrities are not the only ones renewing their wedding vows...

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:50 -0400

The bride wore a giant meringue, the groom a gold-braided white tuxedo and 250 guests witnessed the arrival of the bridal party in a horse-drawn glass carriage. If it sounds like Disneyland, that's because it was (Disneyland California, which was closed to visitors for the couple's big day). But if it sounds like a wedding, it wasn't quite. Mariah Carey and America's Got ...

Mariane Pearl ‘There is always hope’

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:50 -0400

The murder of Mariane Pearl's husband by al-Qa'ida shocked the world. But the bereavement inspired her work for peace and justice, she tells Simon ...

Meet David Karp the 26-year-old high school dropout worth $275m after selling Tumblr to Yahoo

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:49 -0400

'We won't screw it up': Yahoo buys New York-based social network Tumblr for $1.1bn as chief executive Marissa Mayer rules out radical ...

Top AE doctors warn We cannot guarantee safe care for patients anymore

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:48 -0400

The Accident & Emergency crisis is now so severe that doctors can no longer guarantee safe care for patients, NHS officials have warned in a leaked letter seen by The ...

The Great Gatsbys world is every bit as unequal as Britain under the coalition | Aditya Chakrabortty

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:16 -0400

The Great Gatsby 3D Production year: 2013 Country: Rest of the world Cert (UK): 12A Runtime: 143 mins Directors: Baz Luhrmann Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Callan McAuliffe, Carey Mulligan, Elizabeth Debicki, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey ...

We Went to the Daft Punk Album Premiere in Wee Waa Australia Pop. 2100

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:57 -0400

, was originally scheduled to take place on May 17 at a farm show in the rural Australian town of Wee Waa, population 2,100. The unconventional choice of locale made worldwide news, as intended. The event (and its marketing) was always about more than just two French guys releasing an album: It was an attempt to breathe life into the idea that a distinct collection of songs could still be ...

Sports store to open in Chapel Hill

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:40 -0400

Specialty fitness retailer TrySports, which closed its store at Raleigh's Crabtree Valley Mall last fall, is going to try again in the Triangle with a store planned at Chapel Hill's University Mall. The owner of University Mall has announced that Charlotte-based TrySports will open this fall in an 11,876-square-foot space near the Southern Season anchor store. TrySports offers ...

Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Kilic gives unity message at Anitkabir

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:55 -0400

Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Kilic gives unity message at Anitkabir ANKARA - Turkish Minister of Youth and Sports Suat Kilic visited the Founder of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's Mausoleum-Anitkabir on the occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk,Youth and Sports Day.Kilic laid a wreath on Ataturk's Mausoleum, and observed a minute of silence in his ...

First the speeches. Then the Smirnoff Ice at high society wedding

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:52 -0400

It is more often associated with a teenager's first curious sips of alcohol or as a sugary lubricant at school discos up and down the country, so Smirnoff Ice's presence at a high society wedding at the weekend was a curious ...

Students stay silent about mental health problems survey shows

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:23 -0400

mental health problems to seek help, a leading charity has warned.More than a quarter (26%) of students who say they experience mental health problems do not get treatment and only one in 10 use counselling services provided by their university, according to a National Union of Students (NUS) study.Of the students surveyed by the union, one in five say they experienced mental health problems ...

Virtually Stephen Fry Star launches the worlds most self-regarding app

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:02 -0400

If you feel you need more Stephen Fry in your life, the actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, presenter, director, activist, and board member of Norwich City Football Club has launched possibly the world's most self-regarding ...

On the Runway Blog Video Bill Cunninghams On the Street Full Bloom

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:45 -0400

On the Runway provides fashion-related news and commentary, from the latest runway shows and street trends to an inside look into the design ...

T Magazine All the Rage | Toys for Boys at ICFF

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:44 -0400

International Contemporary Furniture Fair , the massive design trade show that runs through tomorrow at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, is a playground for bachelors (or would-be bachelors) with big pocketbooks. Its booths are awash in upscale, masculine, nostalgic furniture and accessories -- less Sharper Image, more Lord Grantham’s study in ';Downton Abbey'; -- with ...

More poor people now live in U.S. suburbs than cities - study

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:32:04 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of people living in poverty in U.S. suburbs surpassed the number of poor in cities over the past decade, driven by strong growth in overall suburban populations, according to an analysis released on ...

SNL Whos who at Stefon wedding

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:40 -0400

Image Credit: NBC This past Saturday, New York’s hottest club was clearly Some Church in Midtown — where frequent Weekend Update guest Stefon was set to wed Anderson Cooper (or wait, was that Tranderson Cooper?) before the ceremony was crashed by a love-struck Seth Meyers. As you watched Seth and Stefon fight their way out of the church, you may have noticed a few quasi-familiar ...

Billboard Awards best dressed

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:39 -0400

Image Credit: Albert Ferreira/STARTRAKS PHOTO via ABC; Sara De Boer/STARTRAKS PHOTO via ABC (3); Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Last night, the biggest names in music walked the blue carpet at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Channeling the spirit of Sin City, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez wore lots of sequins, while Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez experimented with out-the-box designs, ...

Turkish dailies covered on Monday the celebrations of May 19 the Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day Turkish PM`s visit to Silicon Valley and the death of an air cameraman Ozturk during an airshow

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:29 -0400

Turkish dailies covered on Monday the celebrations of May 19, the Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day, Turkish PM`s visit to Silicon Valley and the death of an air cameraman Ozturk during an airshow ANKARA - The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.All Turkish dailies covered the celebrations of May 19, the beginning of Turkish War of ...

Sports Oscar Pistorius will not compete

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:38 -0400

Pistorius had not been invited to compete in July's London Anniversary Games, with UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner saying he did not want the meeting to turn into a "media ...

Work Programme staff struggle to help unemployed when jobs arent there

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:08 -0400

An employment coach gives advice at Hull's Pertemps office, contracted to provide the Work Programme. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the ...

Privatised GP service understaffed and missing targets watchdog finds

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:07 -0400

London does not have enough qualified, skilled or experienced staff to ensure it can meet patients' health needs, a watchdog has found.The verdict on Harmoni's operations in part of the capital comes months after a coroner ruled that no individual or systemic failing by the company was to blame for the death of a seven-week-old ...

Billboard Awards Red Carpet

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:55 -0400

Highlights from the Billboard Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas included a memorable performance by Prince and Taylor Swift winning eight awards. On the red carpet, Ms. Swift arrived in a cut-out metallic dress, shown here; Madonna sported a garter belt and Kesha showed some side ...

Big sports weekend means more security

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:18 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - With the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and the Indianapolis 500 happening on the same day in Indianapolis, local law enforcement are planning on a busy day. Security will be beefed up for Sunday's Pacers playoff game, as well as the Indy 500. Public Safety Director Troy Riggs and IMPD Police Chief Rick Hite met with the Indiana Pacers to map out plans for this weekend. ...

Civil partnerships and marriage predicting impact

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:26:26 -0400

Heterosexual civil partnerships are on the cards for the UK, thanks to a tabled amendment to government plans on gay marriage. Is there any evidence as to how many people want them?Read the reality ...

Shakespeares sonnets come to life in new app

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:52 -0400

By Natasha BakerTORONTO (Reuters) - A new app launched on Monday aims to bring William Shakespeare's sonnets to the masses with the help of short films starring stage actors performing them in front of New York landmarks.The Sonnet Project is a free app for the iPhone and iPad that showcases the bard's poetry through films of up to two minutes and performances by Tony-Award winning ...

The 10 Best childrens activity books

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:40:09 -0400

The Jolly Phonics range is perfect for developing and reinforcing childrens' reading and writing skills. The activity books have stickers, mazes, puzzles, games and handwriting practice, so you can expect a cheer instead of a groan when it's time for ...

Yahoo Japan suspects up to 22 million IDs could have been stolen in attack

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:40:09 -0400

Yahoo Japan Corp. released a statement last Friday warning that usernames of 22 million people may have been stolen in an attack on the 16th of ...

Nobody seems able to stop the rich doing as they please | Michele Hanson

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:39:38 -0400

swimming , washing and Turkish. What an exquisite jewel of a building, with fabulous art nouveau tiles, stained glass and mosaic floors, built in 1906 for thousands of ordinary people. Closed since 1993. Manchester couldn't afford to keep it open. Since then its supporters have been scrabbling around, struggling to raise money to save it from ruin - they've restored some, they need 13m ...

How to become data literate – live discussion

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:39:37 -0400

Being data literate has never been more important to charity professionals. Whether you work in fundraising, finance or communications, understanding how to collect and communicate data is now a significant part of the job.Minister for Civil ...

Motherlode Blog How Tracy Mack-Askew Chevrolet Vehicle Line Manager Does It

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:43 -0400

Tracy Mack-Askew is the vehicle line manager responsible for working with the engineering and manufacturing groups for the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. She has two children, Grant, 5, and Hillary, 3, and is expecting her third child in August. She lives in Detroit with her husband (who is a sales director for Philips ...

Kinky Boots Hear cast album

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:32 -0400

Image Credit: Matthew Murphy Everybody say yeah! Get ready to dig your heels into a 15-track exclusive first listen of the original cast recording ...

Star Wars New animation in 14

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:32 -0400

, a one-hour animated pilot already in production at Lucasfilm, is scheduled to premiere in Fall 2014 on the Disney Channel before the new brand leaps to Disney XD for the ongoing series, according to Lucasfilm sources. The series will mine material from the 19 years that ...

T Magazine Chianti by Bike

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:43 -0400

Each spring, the ex-pro cyclist Joo Correia heads to Italy’s Chianti region to lead small groups of amateur riders on weeklong bike trips that feature arduous climbs, technical descents and plenty of time to sample the area’s main attractions: food and wine. Post-ride, Correia arranges lunch at a local bar and dinner at places like the winemaking complex ...

Recap The Sacrificial Lamb Does Not See the Knife on Game of Thrones

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:47 -0400

: Gendry doesn’t come to Dragonstone; rather, Stannis took another bastard, Edric Storm, from Storm’s End before the Battle of the Blackwater. Although Stannis does release Davos from the dungeon, Melisandre’s actually the one who saves Davos after another advisor tries to have him executed. Stannis doesn’t own up his or Melisandre’s part in Renly’s death, ...

Scottish nightclub investigated over alleged spy mirror in womens toilets

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:12 -0400

Allegations that a nightclub in Glasgow has secretly fitted a two-way mirror to allow male guests to spy on the women's toilets are being investigated by police and council licensing officers.Glasgow city council said it had received complaints that ...

Sport picture of the day farewell from Sir Alex Ferguson

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:33:32 -0400

His arms raised in a gesture of triumph, Sir Alex Ferguson is captured by our photographer Tom Jenkins as he acknowledges Manchester United fans after his final game as manager. The use of light, shade and focus, combined with eye contact with the subject, gives the image a poignant ...

Are mental illnesses such as PMS and depression culturally determined | Corrinne Burns

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:33:29 -0400

DSM 5 - was published over the weekend. Produced by the American Psychiatric Association, it describes the symptoms of a vast range of mental illnesses and is intended as a guide to diagnosis.Why should we in the UK care? Simple: the political dominance of the US means that as soon as a mental disorder is named in the DSM, that disorder becomes valid in the eyes of many.But not everyone is a fan. ...

Bin Hindi The Royal Honouring is a Pride for all Affiliates in Youth and Sports Field

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:40 -0400

Manama, May 20th (BNA) -HM the King's Advisor for Youth and Sports Affairs, Saleh Bin Hindi expressed his thanks and appreciation for His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa for honouring the Youth and Sports leaderships, who attained high posts in the Youth and Sports field in Gulf states. He also considered that the Royal honouring is a pride out of its noble meanings which contribute ...

Nick Clegg promises prison rehabilitation revolution - video

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:16:37 -0400

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg promises a radical approach to the way prisoners are rehabilitated to cut re-offending. Speaking on Monday, as the offenders rehabilitation bill receives its second reading in parliament, Clegg promises a radical but practical approach to reducing the number of ...

HBOs Real Sports looks at KY Thorougbred breeding industry

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:57:18 -0400

The HBO program Real Sports sent a reporter to Kentucky recently to profile the statee Thoroughbred breeding industry. According to The Courier-Journal, the Bernard Goldberg segment Out to Stud will recount the recent death of the legendary sire Storm Cat and take stock of how the recession has impacted the industry. The show, hosted by Bryant Gumbel, initially airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. on HBO, ...

Fan Outfitters sports clothing chain sold to Indy company

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:57:03 -0400

Fan Outfitters, a Lexington-based chain of sports clothing stores that includes two Louisville locations, has been sold to an Indianapolis company for an undisclosed price. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that Lids Sports Group, a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc. that operates more than 1,000 retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, is the new owner. Fan ...

Gay marriage is not a vote-winning policy for the Tories | Peter Kellner

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:34:38 -0400

The passions of grassroots Tories who are bitterly opposed to same-sex marriage are not shared by the wider electorate. Most voters back a change in the law - and very few opponents are willing to switch their votes because of this ...

Yellow or orange light boosts high-energy workouts

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:25:53 -0400

Fitness experts are shining a new light on group classes from Zumba to yoga because they believe the right lighting can transform the four walls of a fitness studio from a dance party to a meditation space, and back again. "Because of the theatrical nature of group fitness classes, lighting is key to differentiate programming," said Donna Cyrus, senior vice president of programming at ...

10 must-have beauty tools and products for spring

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:25:53 -0400

Mornings are mad? Catch your breath and leave the house happy with the help of beauty tools and products that will shave time off your primping routine. Skip the stylist and colourist. Forgo the dermatologist. Scratch the facialist and manicurist too. Here's all you need to look great from head to toe. This lust list of must-have items will have you glowing inside and out."); ...

Dont wear socks hot Pakistanis told amid power crisis

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:22:35 -0400

A woman cooks over a wood-burning fire under a battery-run emergency light during a power outage in a slum in Islamabad April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Faisal ...

Live video chat with fitness guru Karl Henry

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:10 -0400

20 May 2013 Join us for a live Google Hangout video chat with fitness guru Karl Henry.Karl will discuss his 30-day Beach Body Plan, which he has prepared exclusively for readers of the Irish Independent and Independent.ie. He'll be taking questions on fitness and diet, and advising you on how to get healthy, fit and looking great for the ...

The 10 Best gradual tans

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:59 -0400

St Tropez is still one of the best when it comes to sunless tanning, and this new offering delivers a hint, rather than a full hit, of colour. The mousse texture glides onto the skin, and contains Aloe Vera to keep your tan fully ...

Sport Allows Beasley to Be One of the Guys

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:49:35 -0400

A tendency to imitate is one of the hallmarks of people with Down syndrome, explained Scott's mother, Barbara Beasley.But Scott Beasley made weight lifting his own, and two decades later, he is a national record holder in power lifting. Beasley, 39, works out religiously three days a week at All American Gym in Lakeland."He enjoys it, and he gets along with all the people in the ...

SA to ban live sports betting ads on TV

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:48:00 -0400

South Australian television screens will no longer show advertising for live odds betting during sports broadcasts. Premier Jay Weatherill said live odds betting on television and its prominent inclusion during sports coverage was a blight on the sporting landscape. "It's staggering how much match-day broadcast time is being devoted to sports betting and live odds - it's become a ...

David Cameron the loons and gay marriage - what the national papers say

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:42:06 -0400

European Union .In addition, the claims about one of the prime minister's aides having referred to party activists as "swivel-eyed loons" is the subject of several leading articles and surely adds to the air of gloom in Downing ...

Frontline may bridge the gap between academia and local authorities

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:42:05 -0400

The Frontline scheme, based on the Teach First initiative, provides a conversion course for non-social work graduates. Photograph: Clerkenwell/Getty ...

Today in healthcare Monday 20 May

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:47:06 -0400

Scheme for people with dementia helps to trigger memories

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:13 -0400

dementia and more than 6 million people who are indirectly affected by it, either by living with a dementia patient or caring for a close relative or friend who does. Talk to these people and the emotional strain quickly shows.Reminiscence therapy - the use of written and oral life histories to improve well-being - is a well established treatment included in dementia care. The therapy makes use ...

What the NHS can learn about integration from the voluntary sector

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:12 -0400

The NHS can learn from voluntary organisations who provide integrated care to patients in their local communities. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ...

Public sector leadership lessons from a permanent secretary

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:10 -0400

Are the key leaders in the public sector those who headed big organisations like the Department for Work and Pensions, as I did, or are the really important leaders the frontline managers: the ward sister, the police sergeant, the Jobcentre manager?This is just one of the questions that we will be exploring at ...

Three top tips for creating a successful digital inclusion strategy

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:53:05 -0400

social housing have never been online, creating a lack of experience that will become more damaging as the government moves the welfare system online through universal credit.Some housing associations have identified the need to address this growing issue. Senior executives ...