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A Florida man has been sentenced to three and a half years in a Colorado prison for selling a dangerous synthetic weed that ` was not meant for human consumption ' and had not been properly tested under racy names like ` Sexy Monkey ' . Daniel Bernier , 28 , was one of nine people charged over manufacturing , marketing and distributing the drug that has come to be known as ` Spice ' . Prosecutors said Bernier imported chemicals from China and then sprayed them onto leaves . He then packaged the product with a warning label saying it should not be consumed , but called the drug different provocative names , including Sexy Monkey , and targeted young people when selling , The Denver Post reported . Busted : The synthetic weed , marketed with names such as ` Sexy Monkey ' but better known as ` Spice ' , was made using imported chemicals from China that were sprayed on leaves . ` Nobody knew what the effect of these chemicals would be other than it would make people high , ' Federal prosecutor Jaime Peña said . At least 221 people were admitted to hospital in Denver and Colorado Springs - just in August and September of 2013 - after using Spice . The drug became known to cause powerful hallucinations , with one man trying to decaptiate himself . Another user tried to set themselves on fire . One 15-year-old boy died . U.S. District Judge Philip Brimmer denied a move by Bernier 's lawyers to reduce his sentence . Bernier provided details to police over how his syndicate worked and explained how much money he lost - over $ 1.8 million - when the operation went bust , The Denver Post reported . He even apologized to the judge . ` My actions were ignorant , ' he said . ` They were reckless . ' However the judge did not budge . He said the the ` big picture ' was that Bernier knew his product was not ready for consumption but continued to sell it in the name of money . ` That was fire Mr. Bernier was willing to play with , ' the judge said . Bernier received the three and a half year jail sentence , along with three years probation on top of it . Four of the nine people allegedly involved in the syndicate have entered guilty pleas . | Daniel Bernier , 28 , of Cape Canaveral , Florida , sentenced Wednesday . Accused of leading a syndicate that made and sold ` Spice ' Eight others have been charged . Bernier surrendered information about the operation to police after arrest . However judge refused to lower his sentence . | [[0, 79], [270, 346], [237, 251], [325, 383], [1432, 1489], [1336, 1431], [1723, 1748]] |
A 19-year-old Sydney siege survivor has pleaded guilty to aggravated break and enter charges in a courtroom on Friday . Lindt café worker Jarrod Morton-Hoffman was praised for his bravery and leadership qualities during the 17 hour ordeal in Martin Place on December 15 . But on Friday , the teenager faced the Sydney District Court for a robbery offence he committed about six months before the traumatic event with two friends , Nine News reports . Mr Morton-Hoffman is alleged to have stolen $ 1000 worth of American Apparel clothing from one of the chain 's stores in the Sydney CBD , according to News Corp. . The case has been adjourned to a later date . Scroll down for video . Jarrod Morton-Hoffman pleaded guilty to aggravated break and enter charges at Sydney 's District Court on Friday . Earlier this month the teenager told 60 Minutes how he and co-worked Joel Herat had secretly armed themselves with kitchen knives , hoping for a moment to be able to attack gunman Man Haron Monis . ` I 've got this knife in my pocket and I know Joel has a knife in his pocket , ' Mr Morton-Hoffman said . But the duo quickly decided against an attack , in fear that it could lead to fatal consequences for pregnant lawyer Julie Taylor . ` We are so close we could do this but you know someone would need to jump , hold his arms down and then I would stab him in the jugular , ' he said . The 19-year-old Lindt café worker was praised for his bravery and leadership qualities during the 17 hour ordeal in Martin Place on December 15 . Pictured holding up a black extremist flag in the cafe window , Mr Morton-Hoffman and his co-worker revealed that they had secretly armed themselves with kitchen knives , hoping for a moment to attack gunman Man Haron Monis . ` But he had his gun , he had it on his knee and I could see that it was pointed directly at Julie Taylor 's back . ' Despite being aware of endless opportunities to escape , the 19-year-old also revealed he refused to budge until the very end , disturbed by the threats made by Monis . ` If someone else leaves , someone dies , ' he recalled the gunman saying . ' I saw April was standing up and she was pulling the deadbolt up on the side door . Everyone 's looking at me because they know that the side door is open . ' Despite being aware of endless opportunities to escape , the 19-year-old said he refused to budge until the very end , disturbed by Monis ' threat : ` If someone else leaves , someone dies ' Mr Morton-Hoffman , who is understood to have stolen $ 1000 worth of clothing from an American Apparel store , has had his case adjourned to a later date . Instead , he led the last group of hostages to escape the café . ' I thought that Tori was right behind me . I saw Joel but I thought I saw Tori . I thought that it was Tori as well . And I just thought we were all going to be okay . And I thought , I thought wrong , ' he said . ' I got most out . But just not enough . ' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | The 19-year-old appeared at the Sydney District Court on Friday . He pleaded guilty to aggravated break and enter charges . Mr Morton-Hoffman and two friends stole $ 1000 worth of clothing from a store in the Sydney CBD six months before the siege . The Lindt café worker was praised for his bravery and leadership qualities during the 17 hour ordeal in Martin Place . | [[0, 119], [0, 35], [79, 119], [276, 285], [288, 354], [685, 714], [746, 799], [0, 119], [355, 428], [451, 586], [2474, 2491], [2498, 2582], [120, 271], [1388, 1533]] |
The shoes that former Patriots player Aaron Hernandez was wearing when he allegedly murdered Odin Lloyd have mysteriously disappeared , it has been claimed . Investigators seized four pairs of white , size-13 Nike sneakers from the master bedroom of Hernandez 's North Attleboro , Massachusetts mansion on June 18 , 2013 - a day after Lloyd was found with six gunshot wounds on wasteland a mile away . Police also later returned to search the home on June 22 . Three other pairs of shoes , including a set of Nike Air Jordan XI Retro Lows , were photographed in Hernandez 's basement ` man cave ' but were not taken into evidence . Prosecutors claim that the sole of the Nike Air Jordan XI Retro Low brand sneaker is similar to an unidentified shoe impression found near Lloyd 's body . The Retro Lows had gone on sale just three weeks before the murder . Aaron Hernandez , 25 , -LRB- pictured right in court on Thursday -RRB- had a $ 41 million contract with the New England Patriots when he was arrested on murder and firearms charges in 2013 after the death of Odin Lloyd -LRB- left -RRB- . The Pats cut him hours later . According to a search warrant affidavit , it was n't until almost 18 months later that investigators noticed the three pairs of shoes in photographs as they prepared to go to trial . However when they returned to the mansion to look for them , they had disappeared . Jurors have not yet been told that the three other pairs of shoes found in the basement were overlooked . University of New Hampshire law professor Michael McMann , who has been following the trial , told CNN : ` Jurors will wonder why did n't investigators seize the shoes at the same time they seized many other pieces of evidence from Hernandez 's home . ' Jurors were this week shown evidence photographs from Hernandez 's home in June 2013 - including pairs of sneakers neatly lined up against a wall . However these shoes were not taken into evidence . He added : ` If jurors determine investigators and prosecutors simply made a mistake in not seizing the shoes , it could damage the jurors ' confidence in the case . Odin Lloyd 's body was found at the industrial park around a mile from Hernandez 's home in North Attleboro . Lloyd had been dating Shaneah Jenkins , the sister of Hernandez 's fiancee , Shayanna . The medical examiner found 27-year-old Lloyd had been shot once in the back and six times in the front with the final two bullets fired as he lay face up . Prosecutors claim Hernandez and two friends , Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz , picked up Lloyd at his Boston home in the early hours of June 17 , 2013 , before driving him to the industrial park where his body was found later that day . Wallace and Ortiz have also been charged with murder and will be tried separately . All three men have pleaded not guilty . Prosecutors said security video from the cameras in Hernandez 's home show him arriving with a gun hours before going to pick up Lloyd , and later revealed the Pats star , Ortiz and Wallace carrying items from the basement to the trunk of a rental car . Hernandez 's basement ` man cave ' features a bar , screening room , trophy room and pool table complete with a New England Patriot 's logo . Earlier in the trial , Shaneah Jenkins , the sister of Hernandez 's fiancée Shayanna , told how Lloyd and Hernandez would sometimes hole up there and smoke marijuana . A set of Nike Air Jordan XI Retro Lows -LRB- stock image -RRB- were found at Hernandez 's home and photographed by investigators but not taken into evidence . They later disappeared . Bolt hole : A court photograph shows the bar area of Hernandez 's man cave in the basement of his North Attleboro mansion in Massachusetts . On Wednesday , Massachusetts State Troopers testified that a safe found in the closet of Hernandez 's master bedroom contained a digital scale and a dish with marijuana residue . A marijuana cigarette found near Lloyd 's body contained traces of both his DNA and that of Hernandez , potentially placing both at the scene , Assistant District Attorney Patrick Bomberg has said . Hernandez , 25 , had a $ 41 million contract with the New England Patriots when he was arrested on murder and firearms charges . The team cut him hours later . If convicted , Hernandez faces a maximum sentence of life in prison . The former NFL star will face a second trial later this year on charges he killed two Cape Verdean men outside a Boston nightclub in 2012 . On Wednesday , Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh ruled that prosecutors may not call to the stand Hernandez 's high school friend Robert Paradis . Paradis testified when the jury was out of the courtroom that he had visited Hernandez in April 2013 at his condo in Los Angeles . He said Hernandez told him he kept ` fire ' or ` heat ' under the seat of his car and indicated it was a .45 - caliber weapon , the same as the murder weapon , which has never been found . Paradis said that after Hernandez left the condo , Hernandez called back to ask him to check whether he had left ` it ' in his bedroom . Paradis opened a drawer , saw a black shirt wrapped around an object and lifted it up but never opened it . He said it felt like a gun . Missed : Investigators failed to retrieve three pairs of shoes from the ` man cave ' of Hernandez 's North Attleboro , Massachusetts mansion during searches on June 18 and June 22 , 2013 . . | Investigators search NFL star 's mansion in North Attleboro , Massachusetts a day after Odin Lloyd was found murdered a mile away . Three pairs of shoes , including a set of Nike Air Jordan XI Retro Lows , were photographed in the ` man cave ' but were not taken into evidence . Prosecutors claim the sole of the Retro Low is similar to an unidentified shoe impression found near Lloyd 's body . When investigators returned to retrieve the shoes , they had disappeared . 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Ruth Shirey , who taught at Indiana University of Pennsylvania , died after being assaulted in her home on Friday allegedly by her own son . A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody after he allegedly fatally attacked his retired university professor mother . Ruth Shirey , who taught at Indiana University of Pennsylvania , died after being assaulted in her home on Friday morning . Ms Shirey died at a local hospital . She was found in the bathroom of her home with head and facial injuries . A 911 call was made at 3am on Friday from a man who told the dispatcher that a woman was injured at the home . Her son , Todd Walters was found at her home in Indiana , Pennsylvania and taken into custody . Walters is charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault . Her neighbor , Dan Broadbent , told WTAE : ` She was a very , very nice lady . She was a retired geography professor from IUP and just very active in the community and politics . She was a very , very good lady . ` That 's very startling because we had never heard any violence or any domestic disturbances from that house , that area , in a long , long time . It 's very disturbing . ' According to reports , Walters would stay at the home from time to time . The professor 's ex-husband , Royce Walters , was interviewed by police following her death and said that his son had psychological problems and was off his medication . Mr Walters said the last time he saw his son he threatened to punch him . University staff were informed of Ms Shirey 's death on Friday morning . Her university biography lists her many academic successes . She obtained a Ph.D in geography in 1970 from the University of Tennessee before joining Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1970 . In 1988 , she participated in a Fulbright faculty exchange with the University of Poona in India . She had authored several books and many articles , along with winning numerous awards for excellence in the geography field . Ms Shirey was found in the bathroom of her Pennsylvania home -LRB- pictured -RRB- with head and facial injuries and died later in hospital . | Ruth Shirey , who taught at Indiana University of Pennsylvania , died after being assaulted in her home on Friday morning . She was found in the bathroom with head and facial injuries and later died in hospital . Her son , Todd Walters was found at her home in Indiana , Pennsylvania , and taken into custody . He is charged with criminal homicide and aggravated assault . | [[0, 11], [18, 62], [0, 11], [65, 113], [193, 264], [265, 276], [283, 327], [265, 276], [330, 388], [1479, 1551], [0, 11], [65, 113], [265, 276], [330, 388], [389, 425], [426, 499], [1972, 2038], [2033, 2083], [1972, 1981], [2088, 2112], [621, 666], [621, 633], [686, 706], [707, 773]] |
The Health and Human Services Department will launch a special enrollment period for an estimated six million people who did not sign up for health care insurance coverage by the 2015 deadline , the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services said Friday . ` We recognize that this is the first tax filing season where consumers may have to pay a fee or claim an exemption for not having health insurance coverage , ' Marilyn Tavenner , CMS ' administrator , said Friday in a statement . CMS is the division of the the Health and Human Services Department that is overseeing Obamacare . Earlier this week HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell indicated that her department could authorize the extension and would make a decision ` quickly . ' Democratic lawmakers and their allies had been lobbying HHS to give Americans without healthcare insurance until the end of the April tax season to submit their applications , arguing that many are unaware of the consequences of not signing up . Obamacare enrollees receive assistance applying for medical coverage at a health insurance marketplace enrollment center in Orlando , Florida , on Sunday , which was to be the last day to sign up for 2015 coverage under the Affordable Care Act , until the Health and Human Services department delayed the deadline twice this week . HHSsaid Monday it would give Americans who were ` in line ' to enroll when the application process ended on Sunday another week to sign up . On Friday it said it would launch a special enrollment period for the estimated six million people who did not sign up for health care insurance coverage by the Feb. 15 deadline because they were n't aware of the fees . ` We 're going to analyze it , we 're going to think about it , and we 'll be back , ' Burwell told reporters on Wednesday . For the 2014 tax year , residents without health insurance will have to pay $ 95 to get out of the requirement , or 1 percent of their income , when they file their returns . The fine will increase to the greater of $ 395 or 2 percent of a household 's income next year at filing time for anyone who missed the open enrollment period this month . ` Millions upon millions of people are unaware about these penalties , ' Ron Pollack , executive director of Families USA , a left-aligned group that advocated for Obamacare , said Wednesday , per the Hill . HHS had already extended the deadline to enroll for approximately 150,000 people ` in line ' to sign up but were prevented from completing their applications by a computer glitch or long wait times at call centers last weekend . Those enrollees will have until Feb. 22 to fill out their forms , it said Monday . Today it said it would reopen the federal health exchange from March 15 - April 30 for consumers who pay the fine in 2014 and submit that they only became aware of fees levied on taxpayers without health care when they filed their taxes this year . Some states had postponed the close of the their own marketplaces for a variety of reasons , and several others had indicated that they are considering the authorization of a special enrollment period that would extend until the end of April . Vermont , Washington and Minnesota have announced grace periods . California , New York and Kentucky indicated they may do the same . Congressional Democrats said all Americans should be afforded the opportunity to sign up for Obamcare late , and they urged HHS this week to grant their request for a nationwide special enrollment period . Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin and nine other Democratic senators sent a letter to the administration asking for leniency while House Democrats Sandy Levin of Michigan , the ranking member on the Ways and Means Committee , Jim McDermott of Washington and Lloyd Doggett of Texas co-authored another . Asked about the extension today , White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest called it a ` pretty novel solution to this challenge . ' Instead of paying a fee , millions of Americans will now have the opportunity to make sure their money is going to a good place - protecting themselves and their families with health care insurance . Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell said Wednesday there was a possibility HHS would authorize a special enrollment period on Wednesday . The Treasury Department in January estimated that as many as six million Americans without health coverage would not meet the government-mandated Feb. 15 to sign up for Obamacare . That was before HHS announced on Tuesday that it had vastly exceeded its own expectations and signed up 11.4 million Americans for health insurance from Nov. 15 through Sunday . ` Sunday , February 15 was the biggest enrollment day ever : more new consumers signed up for health coverage than on any day this open enrollment period or the last , ' the White House said in a statement , noting that one million Americans enrolled in the final nine days . HHS had predicted that 9.9 million people would meet the deadline . The Congressional Budget Office was far more aggressive with its assessment . The non-partisan agency said it expected 13 million Americans to come forward in that amount of time . If HHS reopens the federal exchange , it could reach that mark . | The end of the open enrollment period was Feb. 15 - anyone without out health insurance who did n't sign up was to be slapped with a tax next year . 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If you find yourself constantly fiddling with your phone and checking for updates , you may be trying to alter your mood , a new study claims . People who ca n't put down their mobile phones are more prone to moodiness and temperamental behaviour , according to researchers . They have found a link between phone addiction and emotional instability , as well as a reduced ability to focus on the task at hand . People who ca n't put down their mobile phones -LRB- illustrated with a stock image -RRB- are more prone to moodiness and temperamental behaviour , according to a new study . Scientists from Baylor University in Waco , Texas , said that individuals who relentlessly check their phone may be trying to improve how they feel emotionally . ` A person who is moody and temperamental may be more likely to be addicted to their cell phone than more stable individuals , ' they wrote in the journal Personality and Individual Differences . ` Much like a variety of substance addictions , cell phone addiction may be an attempt at mood repair . ` Incessant checking of emails , sending texts , tweeting , and surfing the web may act as pacifiers for the unstable individual distracting him or herself from the worries of the day and providing solace , albeit temporarily , from such concerns . ' Scientists from Baylor University in Waco , Texas , said that individuals who relentlessly check their phone -LRB- illustrated with a stock image -RRB- may be trying to improve how they feel emotionally . The average smartphone user looks at their handset around 150 times a day . But an iOS app called Moment can monitor phone usage to track how much an individual uses their phone and where . It automatically tracks how much a person uses their phone every day . If they are using it too much , individuals can set daily limits to receive a notification when they have spent too long on their handset . They can also receive reminders when they reach 50 per cent of their allotted time . The app was invented by Kevin Holesh , who said : ' I find myself ignoring my family and friends in favour of my iPhone . ' 'S ometimes that 's okay ... but I really should be concentrating on the present moment and the people I love around me ' . For the study , the researchers recruited 346 men and women between the ages of 19 to 24 , and with an average age of 21 . They assessed the volunteers ' personalities and level of mobile phone addiction by analysing their answers to a detailed questionnaire . As well as emotional instability , the researchers found that ` attention impulsiveness ' - defined as a person 's inability to concentrate on the topic at hand - had a significant link with mobile phone addiction . They also discovered that quieter , more introverted people were less likely to be hooked on their technology than more outgoing individuals . ` Those who express feelings of shyness and bashfulness may be less likely to become dependent on their cell phones than their more extroverted counterparts , ' they said . Another study by the same university , which was published last year , found that 60 per cent of students felt agitated if they could n't access their phone . On average , the students spent 95 minutes a day texting , 49 minutes emailing and 39 minutes checking Facebook on their phone . Some were spending ten hours a day on them , the study revealed . | Scientists from Baylor University , Texas , said that people who relentlessly check their phone may be trying to improve how they feel . Link was discovered between phone addiction and emotional instability . Study found people attached to their phones are more prone to moodiness . It also showed that introverts are less likely to depend on their phones . | [[3, 81], [144, 190], [249, 275], [586, 627], [638, 747], [990, 1047], [1299, 1340], [1351, 1503], [144, 246], [276, 379], [411, 463], [481, 556], [750, 872], [2655, 2659], [2662, 2714], [144, 246], [144, 190], [249, 275], [276, 379], [411, 463], [481, 556], [411, 463], [559, 585], [750, 872], [2715, 2719], [2725, 2857], [2860, 3014]] |
Friendly doctors are ` bad for their patients ' health ' , researchers have warned as a new study revealed two thirds of young medics struggle to be truthful with patients they like . Blurring the lines between social and professional relationships can impact on the level of care offered and prevent patients from being honest about important side effects . Doctors should refrain from adding patients as friends on Facebook , they should not hug or allow patients to call them by their first names , regulators have warned . They said those who breach the boundaries could face disciplinary action . It comes as a survey of 338 oncologists under the age of 40 , published in The Lancet Oncology , found 59 per cent said they found it difficult to tell the truth to those patients they liked . Two thirds of young doctors struggle to be truthful with those patients they are friendly with , a new survey published in The Lancet Oncology found . Medics have been warned not to hug patients or allow them to use their first names . -LRB- File picture -RRB- . Sixty per cent of respondents said if doctors felt too close to their patients , it could prevent them from making objective decisions about a person 's care , the Times reported . Lesley Fallowfield , of Brighton and Sussex Medical School , said : ` Oncology is a specialty that can be enormously rewarding but is fraught with many challenges . ` Young oncologists have to master dealing with anxious patients who are facing a life-threatening disease ; conveying the true prognosis ; discussing the complexity of modern treatments ; and explaining the unavailability of some drugs , the side-effects of treatment , and likely therapeutic aims . ' But she said for those doctors who have entered the profession in the age of the ` cyber world ' , are more likely to fall victim to blurring the professional boundaries with patients . She said : ` The difficulty , if you hug and kiss patients , if you allow them to call you by your first name , is that quickly the relationship can become confused as a social one rather than a professional one . ` Doctors become confused , `` I really like this person , how can I bear to tell them that they 're going to die ? '' ` They find it more difficult to be objective . ' Professor Fallowfield said while doctors can find it harder to be truthful , and break bad news to patients , blurring the professional lines can impact on the patient 's behaviour too . Regulators have warned those doctors who breach professional boundaries with patients in person or on social media , will face disciplinary action . She said those being treated can ` feel intimidated about complaining ' , or fail to raise issues regarding unpleasant side effects of treatment , which could prove vitally important . The study found half of doctors questioned had given patients their personal mobile numbers , a fifth had accepted social invitations from patients and 14 per cent had accepted them as friends on Facebook . A spokesman for the General Medical Council , which regulates doctors , said : ` The rise in the use of social media also brings new challenges and doctors must consider the risks involved and the impact it could have on the relationship with their patients . ` Our guidance explains that the standards expected of doctors do not change because they are communicating through social media rather than face-to-face . ' | Study published in The Lancet Oncology found two-thirds of doctors under the age of 40 struggle to be truthful with those patients they like . Found 60 % said if medics felt too close to patients it could prevent them making objective decisions about treatment and care plans . Doctors must refrain from accepting Facebook friend requests from patients , and should not hug or allow patients to use their first name . | [[57, 97], [86, 142], [121, 171], [121, 133], [143, 176], [163, 183], [705, 781], [767, 794], [795, 866], [892, 945], [2276, 2394], [184, 248], [293, 358], [1058, 1215], [2228, 2273], [428, 447], [946, 989], [1893, 1901], [1904, 2106]] |
Tottenham have stepped up their interest in West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino after shelving a move for Jay Rodriguez . Spurs have now made initial enquiries over a January switch for the striker , who is rated at # 25million . Southampton forward Rodriguez remains a priority transfer target for Mauricio Pochettino , but the delay in his return from a knee injury has forced Spurs into re-assessing their January plans . VIDEO Scroll down to see Berahino score an outrageous volley in England U21 training . Saido Berahino has scored 8 goals for West Brom already this season , attracting Tottenham 's interest . The young striker earned a first England call-up with his impressive form for his club . And Berahino is emerging as Tottenham 's No 1 target when the transfer wind re-opens next week . Spurs will be one of the most active clubs next month with players moving in and out of north London . Five months into the new season , Pochettino remains unconvinced by a number of the stars he inherited when he arrived from Southampton in the summer . And the Argentine is determined to take serious steps towards revamping his squad next month . The Argentine and his backroom team have been busy using their contacts in Spain to identify potential targets in January . Espanyol defender Hector Moreno is player that is interesting Pochettino . Mauricio Pochettino is looking to bolster his striking options , and is not satisfied with the squad he inherited . Spurs had been looking at Jay Rodriguez , who has not played this season due to a serious knee injury . The Spurs manager worked with the Mexico international during his time in charge at Espanyol and is keen on a reunion . Pochettino has been keeping close tabs on Moreno 's progress as he comes back from a broken leg . Spurs ' Spain-based scouts are also keeping tabs on Barcelona youngsters Sergi Samper and Adama Traore . However , Tottenham will be just as busy trying to offload those that Pochettino has identified as not having a role in his long-term plans . Rodriguez was in fine form last season , and looked in line for a World Cup call-up before his injury . Pochettino has had to rely on the likes of young striker Harry Kane for goals so far this season . The club will listen to offers for Paulinho , Vlad Chiriches , Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend next month . Likewise , the futures of Emmanuel Adebayor , Moussa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen are also unclear going into the January window . Funds will be made available to Pochettino in January , but he knows he must sell members of the current squad in order to fulfil his vision for the squad . | West Brom striker Saido Berahino is rated at around # 25million . Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has made enquiries about January deal . Pochettino had preferred Rodriguez , but the Southampton forward is still recovering from knee injury sustained last season . Tottenham preparing for a squad overhaul in January . | [[0, 129], [190, 207], [212, 237], [130, 144], [150, 205], [130, 135], [141, 205], [238, 326], [333, 432], [1502, 1515], [1522, 1579], [1066, 1160], [1070, 1083], [1098, 1160]] |
Manchester City face Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening in a Champions League tie they simply ca n't lose . Yet despite the appeal of the reigning champions of Germany and the 2013 competition winners , not to mention the importance of the game in the context of City 's season , tickets are still available ahead of kick-off . Bayern supporter and blogger Felix Haselsteiner says this situation would be unthinkable in Germany , where the fan is treated with far greater respect . It 's all about the quality . Floodlights , Champions League , Bundesliga winners versus Premier League champions . It 's a scenario every football fan should be eager to experience live . Yet Manchester City 's Etihad Stadium will not be sold out on Tuesday night when Bayern Munich roll into town - an unimaginable scenario from a German perspective . The Etihad Stadium will host Tuesday 's Champions League clash between English champions Manchester City and German giants Bayern Munich - but seats remain available in the hours leading up to kick-off . Manchester City fans in full voice at the Etihad - but are they getting a raw deal from the club ? City 's website showed a number of seats still available for the must-win Bayern match . Bayern celebrate scoring in front of another full house at the Allianz Arena against Hoffenheim on Saturday . Felix writes for the Mia San Rot blog here . Since Bayern Munich moved to the Allianz Arena in 2005 only a handful of games have not been in front of a full stadium . The main reason ? The club provides something for everyone . On the one hand , there is a huge amount of business seats , with cosy blankets and smoked salmon during half-time . These are fully booked by mid-size companies or people who want to enjoy Europe 's best football team without freezing . But on the other hand , as a club member you can easily receive tickets for the Kurve . It is here that the ` magnificent atmosphere ' which Xabi Alonso has praised is created . For a Champions League game , you would pay $ 30 -LRB- # 23 -RRB- . Football fans from Germany simply can not understand the British stadium and ticket policy . Manchester City 's cheapest season ticket costs $ 40 -LRB- # 32 -RRB- more than the second-best category ticket in Munich . No wonder the difference in terms of stadium atmosphere is so marked . Bayern fans will descend on the Etihad Stadium for the second consecutive season on Tuesday night . VIDEO Aguero and Jovetic fit for Bayern showdown . Bayern fans show their colours on their visit to the Etihad Stadium in last season 's Champions League . Travelling Bayern fans hang their banners at Old Trafford ahead of last season 's quarter-finals . Xabi Alonso , who joined in the summer , has praised the Allianz Arena atmosphere . In the Allianz Arena , nobody expects a suit and tie businessman to be cheering loudly for ` his ' team , this is done by the fans in the Kurve . But if only a certain clientele of people can afford a stadium visit , there simply are n't enough people to cheer the team on . The true British football fan can be found in the pub , where the atmosphere is much better in England than in Germany , but in the stadiums it is the other way around . The Premier League often refers to its high average of stadium visitors , but it is not about quantity , it 's about quality . Twenty-five years after Hillsborough it may also be the point to admit that safe standing needs to be reintroduced . In nearly every football league worldwide there are no more worries about the safety of terraces . The FA and UEFA are birds of a feather when it comes to all-seater stadiums , and it is no wonder that clubs like City suffer as a result . Bayern 's perennial success means getting a ticket for one of their matches is incredibly difficult . Arjen Robben helped Bayern Munich lift the European Cup in 2013 and they are desperate to repeat the feat . This is the main problem of commercialised modern football : There is no demand for football fans who stand , cheer and push the team to the limits . Club executives do n't care as long as everybody wears the new # 100 team shirt and consumes enough food and drink . German chairmen also love the revenue , of course , but not for the high price of selling the club 's identity . From an economical point of view , simply looking at numbers and figures , the Bundesliga should see the Premier League as a role model . In terms of international marketing or TV revenues Barclays ' advertisement league is miles ahead . In terms of what makes a visit to the stadium worth watching , though , the Premier League can be jealous of the Bundesliga . Why else would the City fans not be filling their home ground tonight ? You can follow Felix Haselsteiner on Twitter here . | Manchester City face Bayern Munich in crunch Champions League clash . Tickets are still available ahead of kick-off at the Etihad . Almost every Bayern Munich match is sold out months in advance . The clubs respect the fans and price tickets accordingly , says our blogger . The result is an excellent atmosphere at every Bayern match . | [[0, 75], [834, 982], [278, 325], [1137, 1225], [1906, 1934], [1955, 1969], [2691, 2702], [2732, 2774]] |
Members of the Dortmund squad took to social media on Tuesday to post pictures of the team making their way to London ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal . Dortmund go into the match at the Emirates on Wednesday night with a perfect Champions League record , having already secured their place in the last 16 of the competition . And , despite the club 's woeful Bundesliga form that has left Jurgen Klopp 's side 16th in the table , the squad looked in high spirits as they set off on their travels . VIDEO Scroll down to watch Sportsmail preview : Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund . Jurgen Klopp arrives at the airport before setting off for London ahead of Dortmund 's match with Arsenal . Ciro Immobile -LRB- right -RRB- is greeted at the airport by Dortmund 's mascot Emma the bee . Forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses for a snap with the pilots in the cockpit before take-off . Shinji Kagawa gives the thumbs-up as he is pictured with Adrian Ramos and Ciro Immobile . Marcel Schmelzer -LRB- back left -RRB- shared a photo of members of the squad on-board the plane . Manager Klopp , who continues to be touted as the man to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal , was pictured arriving at the airport with a winged rhino - said to represent the Dortmund concert house - on his luggage trolley . Forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had his photo taken in the cockpit with the pilots ahead of take off , and also shared a selfie with team-mate Milos Jojic after taking their seats on the plane . Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa , who rejoined Dortmund this summer after an unsuccessful spell at Old Trafford , got in on the act too as he posed with strikers Adrian Ramos and Ciro Immobile . Aubameyang poses with team-mate Milos Jojic as the team take their seats before setting off for London . Immobile and Aubameyang look relaxed before making their way to London ahead of Arsenal clash . Ramos posted this selfie to Instagram , with team-mates Immobile , Aubameyang and Kevin Grosskreutz . The Italian , who signed for the German outfit from Torino in the summer , was also pictured being greeted by Dortmund 's mascot Emma the bee as he arrived at the airport . Dortmund , coming off the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw with newly promoted Paderborn on Saturday , recorded a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the reverse fixture back in September . The Germans pose a stern test for Arsene Wenger 's side , who are yet to guarantee their progression form Group D after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw with Anderlecht in the last round of fixtures . Click to Like our Arsenal Facebook page . | Dortmund take on Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday night . Jurgen Klopp 's side top the group with four wins from four matches . Members of the squad took to social media on Tuesday as the team left Dortmund and made their way to London . | [[169, 269], [594, 701], [594, 606], [630, 701], [0, 90], [82, 168], [594, 606], [630, 701], [1824, 1847], [1861, 1919]] |
A World War II veteran has been reunited with a tear-jerking love letter he sent to his late wife before they married 70 years ago . Bill Moore , 90 , of Aurora , Colorado , wrote the heartfelt note to Bernadean Gibson while he was serving in Europe . He fondly described her as ` lovable ' and ` alluring ' and himself as the ` luckiest guy alive . ' Over the years the letter - dated December 29 , 1944 - went astray but a woman discovered it inside a record sleeve purchased from a thrift shop and set out to get it back to its rightful owner . An emotional Moore was filmed by ABC News as he read aloud the handwritten message he penned when he was 20 years old . Scroll down for video . Emotional moment : A World War II veteran has been reunited with a tear-jerking love letter he sent to his late wife before they married 70 years ago . Flashback : Bill Moore from Aurora , Colorado , wrote the heartfelt note to Bernadean Gibson while he was serving in Europe . He fondly described her as ` lovable ' and ` alluring ' and himself as the ` luckiest guy alive . ' Original manuscript : Moore was filmed by ABC News as he read back the handwritten message he penned when he was 20 years old . ` My darling , lovable , alluring , Bernadean , ' the letter begins . Moore then jokes he could have written a lot more adjectives to describe his sweetheart but ` ran out of space . ' The script continues : ` You are so lovely , darling , that I often wonder how it is possible that you are mine . ` I 'm really the luckiest guy in the world , you know . And you are the reason , Bernadean . Even your name sounds lovely to me . ` It 's just when I get so horribly , terribly lonely for you that I write letters like this . I have never been so homesick for anyone in my life as I am for you . ' Young Loves : Bill and Bernadean Moore were married for 63 years and when Bill fought in World War II he sent florid love notes to Bernadean who was a high-school student in Kansas . Longtime loves : Moore 's wife passed away in April 2010 . Moore said he knew he wanted Gibson of Fredonia , Kansas , to be his wife after being torn apart by the war . He met her while she was still in high school . When Moore returned to the U.S. he went on to marry Gibson and have three children . The couple remained together for 63 years before Gibson passed away in April 2010 . After her death , Moore moved to an assisted-care facility for veterans and sold many of his possessions . It 's thought that 's how his love letter ended up in a thrift store . Beautiful words : ' I have never been so homesick for anyone in all my life as I am for you , ' concludes the letter . Army man : When Moore returned to the U.S. he went on to marry Gibson and have three children . Ilene Ortiz of Westminster found in in the sleeve of a record she bought and contacted ABC affiliate KMGH for help in finding the subjects . Moore 's daughter , Melinda Gale , 48 , suspects her mother may have slipped the message into the record for safe keeping because it was special to her . She described its discovery as a ` wonderful gift ' that reminds her of the very special bond her parents had . Moore says he misses his wife terribly and she is always on his mind . Through tears , he concluded : ` It 's difficult talking out loud about it to other people . ` But I loved her , and she loved me . That 's all I can tell you . It 's a heartache not being with her all the time . ' | Bill Moore from Aurora , Colorado , wrote the heartfelt note to Bernadean Gibson while he was serving in Europe . Over the years the letter - dated December 29 , 1944 - went astray . However , a woman discovered it inside a record sleeve purchased from a thrift shop and set out to get it back to its rightful owner . An emotional Moore was filmed by ABC News as he read back the handwritten message he penned when he was 20 years old . | [[0, 72], [133, 160], [174, 251], [709, 783], [844, 853], [856, 878], [892, 969], [1864, 1893], [1897, 1935], [367, 377], [380, 397], [400, 404], [407, 418], [423, 467], [452, 496], [423, 430], [501, 547], [2757, 2818], [548, 630], [607, 630], [634, 667], [1090, 1160], [1137, 1160], [1164, 1197]] |
Never-before-seen FBI footage has revealed the harrowing rescue of 16-year-old kidnap victim Hannah Anderson following a week-long manhunt . The FBI revealed to ABC News how they tracked down the California teenager to Idaho backcountry and saved her amid a shootout with her kidnapper , James DiMaggio , in August 2013 . ABC has also learned that since the terrifying ordeal , Hannah has returned to high school , where she is an honor student , and now hopes to become a detective . The search for Hannah began on August 4 , 2013 after her mother , Christina , 44 , and eight-year-old brother , Ethan , were found burned beyond recognition in DiMaggio 's Boulevard home . Scroll down for video . Caught on camera : Two people - one at the top of the circle and one towards the right hand side - can be seen walking near a campsite in Idaho . The FBI identified the duo as Hannah Anderson and her kidnapper . Spotted : The never-before-seen footage shows the campsite where they were hiding out in August 2013 . Saved : An FBI agent , the left figure , grabs the hand of Hannah , right , after a team swooped in to save her . DiMaggio , a 40-year-old family friend , then collected Hannah from cheerleading practice and fled the state . Friends said that he had a crush on Hannah that had made her uncomfortable . Authorities issued an Amber Alert but had little to go on because neither was carrying a cell phone that could be tracked . But after a week of searching , a group horsebacking riding through an area of Idaho backcountry known as the River of No Return Wilderness contacted the county sheriff to report that they had seen a man , a teenage girl in pajamas and a grey cat camping in the forest . The FBI knew that DiMaggio had a grey cat . On August 9 , another hiker told police that they had seen the duo setting up a camp at Morehead Lake and the next day , the U.S. Marshals Service used a small plane to search the area . Kidnap : Hannah Anderson , right , was kidnapped by family friend James DiMaggio , left , after he killed her mother and eight-year-old brother in August 2013 . Friends say they believe he had a crush on her . Campsite : FBI photographs show the campsite where DiMaggio had been hiding Hannah . Investigators learned that he had bought the camping equipment in the days before the murders and kidnap . Hideout : DiMaggio and Hannah were spotted by horseback riders who thought they did not have appropriate camping gear . Hannah was wearing her pajamas and neither had hiking boots or rain jackets . Safe : People who had seen the duo also said they had a grey cat with them , which confirmed their identities to the FBI , who knew DiMaggio had a grey cat . The animal was unharmed and returned to DiMaggio 's family . ` We circled a few more times and focused in on that area . And then we were able to see that it was a blue tent , ' U.S. Marshal Steve Jurman told ABC News . Then they spotted two people with a small animal . An FBI plane took off and confirmed the animal was indeed a grey cat . At that point , the FBI launched two hostage rescue teams to reach Hannah - and as they headed towards her , they spotted her waving her hands in the air while DiMaggio collected firewood . ` Stealth was key , ' said James Yacone of the FBI . ` One of the requirements to move in on the arrest was a distance and a separation between Hannah and DiMaggio . ' So later , with DiMaggio again busy in the woods , they swooped in - with two agents running towards the teenager and leading her away from the campsite . DiMaggio fired at least once , the FBI said , and the team returned fire - firing multiple times and ultimately killing him . Weapons : The FBI , who said DiMaggio had fired the first shot before they fatally shot him , found these guns . Chilling : Authorities also found a machete , pictured left , and handcuffs , right , at the campsite . Photos taken at the campsite show that DiMaggio had a stash of weapons , including firearms and a machete , as well as handcuffs . It also emerged that neither had a rain jacket or hiking boots with them , and Hannah was wearing pajama pants and tennis shoes when she was first seen . After they took Hannah away from the scene , she was taken to hospital - where she learned that her mother and brother had been killed . When agents took the unharmed grey cat to her , she did not want to take it , and it was returned to DiMaggio 's family . Investigators say they believe DiMaggio was motivated to murder Hannah 's family and kidnap her because he hoped for a relationship with the girl , but feared she was growing away from him . ` Somewhere in his mind , I think he thought that he and Hannah would have a relationship and she would somehow fall in love with him , ' FBI Deputy Director Britt Johnson said . ' I think the ability for him to get her away and take her somewhere - he somehow thought he could change the situation . ' Loss : Hannah holds up a picture of her mother Christina , 44 , and her eight-year-old brother Ethan at their memorial service in California in 2013 . They were found burned beyond recognition in DiMaggio 's home . Burned down : After burning his house to the ground with their bodies inside , DiMaggio kidnapped Hannah . New life : She is now living with her father , Brett , right , and hopes to become a detective . Friends also speculated that DiMaggio 's behavior may have been sparked by the upcoming anniversary of his father 's death , who had taken his life by taking meth and walking into the desert . After the ordeal , Hannah moved in with her father , Brett , and returned to school , where she is on the honor roll , according to a family spokesperson . ` She is exploring colleges now where she plans to study forensics and criminology with a goal of becoming a detective with a Special Victims Unit , ' they said in a statement . ` The entire Anderson family is eternally grateful to all of the individuals who helped rescue Hannah , and especially to the good men and women of the FBI who have clearly influenced her career aspirations . ' See below for video . | A huge search was launched for 16-year-old Hannah in August 2013 after her mother and brother were found killed in the home of a family friend . The friend , James DiMaggio , was believed to have had a crush on the teenager and picked her up from school before fleeing the state . A week later , horseback riders spotted the duo camping in Idaho wilderness with DiMaggio 's grey cat and contacted authorities . The FBI has now shared footage of the moment planes spotted their campsite in the forest before agents swooped in and grabbed the girl . DiMaggio fired at the agents , the FBI said , and they returned fire , killing him . 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A Spice Girls addict who has the Guinness World Record for being the group 's biggest fan is moving her vast collection of memorabilia into her own museum exhibition . Liz West has nearly 5,000 Spice Girl items , leading her to be officially recognised as the biggest fan of the band on the planet . Miss West , who admits to blowing all of her savings on thousands of CDs , posters and outfits , will display her collection at Ripley 's Believe It or Not ! museum in London . Scroll down for video . Liz West , the world 's biggest Spice Girls fan , will have her vast collection of memorabilia put on display in a museum exhibition . Miss West , pictured with Sporty Spice Mel C , holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest Spice Girls collection . The huge fan , pictured with Baby Spice Emma Bunton , admits to blowing all of her savings on thousands of CDs , posters and outfits . The 29-year-old , an artist from Manchester , recently spent # 2,500 on a green stage outfit worn by Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell during the 1998 SpiceWorld tour . Aged 11 , around the time the 1990s pop group brought out the song Wannabe , Miss West discovered her love for the band just like millions of other girls her age . She said : ` The collection started when people would buy me Spice Girl-related Christmas presents when I was younger . ` Then when the Spice Girls started bringing out merchandise and memorabilia , I would start buying that with my pocket money . ` In my bedroom I had this shelf , and I would arrange my Spice Girl objects on it . I would enjoy arranging everything at the weekend and that was like my form of ` play ' . ` Also , if I knew an item was about to end on eBay , I would make sure I went to the Internet cafe to bid on it , or I would rope in friends to do it for me if I was n't able to . Liz West has nearly 5,000 Spice Girl items , including a dress worn by Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell which set her back # 2,500 . Miss West discovered her love for the band just , like millions of other girls her age , in the mid-1990s . The record holder 's collection will go on display in an exhibition at Ripley 's Believe it or Not ! in London . ' I am delighted to have my Spice Girls collection in Ripleys Believe It or Not ! ' Miss West , who entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2011 , added that her boyfriends have all been understanding of her hobby . Natascha Crump , general manager at Ripley 's said : ` The Ripley 's founder Robert Ripley was the ultimate collector curating thousands of unusual artefacts from around the world . We currently host many quirky collections at the attraction and SpiceWorld is a fantastic addition to the 700 exhibits we have on display . ` There is no doubt the Spice Girls had unbelievable chart success . ' Miss West 's world record breaking collection will be on show at Ripley 's from March 28 to May 31 . | Liz West , 29 , has the world record for the largest 's Spice Girls collection . Hoard of 5,000 Spice Girls items will go on display at Ripley 's in London . She admits to blowing all of her savings on CDs , posters and outfits . | [[636, 645], [683, 762], [300, 309], [387, 476], [561, 635], [1829, 1891], [2065, 2163], [300, 309], [316, 394], [763, 814], [817, 897]] |
She is known for being one of Britain 's most outspoken personalities . Clinging onto that title , Katie Hopkins , 40 , caused outrage on Twitter on Friday evening as she posted a series of messages criticising Kelly Clarkson 's weight . While watching the American singer , 32 , perform on The Graham Norton Show , the 40-year-old tweeted : ` Jesus , what happened to Kelly Clarkson ? Did she eat all of her backing singers ? ' Scroll down for video . ` Did she eat all of her backing singers ? ' : Outspoken Katie Hopkins , 40 -LRB- pictured -RRB- , caused outrage on Twitter after she criticised Kelly Clarkson 's weight on Friday evening while watching The Graham Norton Show . ` That is not baby weight . It is fat ' : Hopkins ' judgemental rant which led many fans to jump to Kelly 's defence . The sharp tongued columnist also added : ` Happily I have wide-screen . #grahamnorton ' . Sticking up for Clarkson , many users on the micro-blogging site pointed out to Hopkins that Kelly had become a mother for the first time just eight months ago . However this information only fuelled Katie 's rant and she continued : ` Darling , if you had a baby a year ago , that is not baby weight . It is fat . Quit calling it cute names to make yourself feel better . ' As more people took to Clarkson 's defence , the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant then wrote : ` Baby weight , puppy fat , muffin top . We 're so weakwilled we have to make up cute names for fat . ` Babies , puppies , muffins . Nope . Just fat love ' . Unimpressed with Hopkins ' jibes , one person tweeted : ` No , @KTHopkins - it is never ok to slate someone for their weight or appearance . It says much more about you than it does about them . ' While someone else commented : ' I think raising her child is more important than hitting the gym . Kind of like how tweeting mean things is for you . ' ' @KTHopkins Thankfully Kelly Clarkson probably does n't have a clue who you are . You 're a nobody compared to her . And that 's what matters ' , were the words of another Twitter user . Harsh : The outspoken columnist did n't hold back as she took jibes at the American singer over her weight . Doing what she does best : Clarkson , 32 , made an appearance on the show to promote her latest single . Following her tirade , on Saturday afternoon Hopkins safeguarded herself by asserting that she was free to say what she pleased on her social media profile . She wrote : ` Let 's remember boys and girls and haggard old bags , if you do n't like what I say , you do n't have to read it . My voice comes with choice . ` No one needs to agree with my views . Accepting we all think differently is the joy of life . Unless you are fat . Then clearly you 're wrong . ' Earlier this week , Kelly opened up about her feelings about her appearance and how she copes with pressure on her looks . During an interview on BBC Breakfast at the TV studios in Manchester , the American singer admitted that she does n't really care what people think or say of her , as long as they like her work . ' I do n't think that stops at our industry , I think that 's in general , ' Kelly said , of the criticism over women 's bodies in the music business . ` And that 's because the female form - even back in the days - the statues were of us . We 're beautiful creatures . We 're held in high esteem and so with that comes scrutiny . ' I do n't know , I 've always been confident in my talent and what I love to do , it 's never really gotten me down . How I grew up , I 've never been super concerned with -LSB- how I look -RSB- . ' ' I think raising her child is more important than hitting the gym ' : Many users of the micro-blogging site pointed out to Hopkins that Clarkson , 32 , had just become a mother for the first time eight months ago . Sticking by her words : The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant is known for her brutal opinions . Disclaimer : On Saturday , Katie asserted that she is free to voice her controversial opinions on Twitter . She went on : ` I 'm always just worried that I 've got ta sound great . I get destroyed if I suck somewhere . ; It destroys me for like , a week . If I have a bad show and then you 're like `` oh God , they think I sound like that regularly '' . That 's when I really go down the rabbit hole . ' The star - who rose to fame after winning the first series of American Idol back in 2002 - had previously also admitted that her strong character is down to her mother . ' I think we call that Texan , ' Kelly joked , when asked about her ` bolshy ' temperament . ` I 've always been a confident person . ' The new mother - who gave birth to her first daughter with husband Brandon Blackstock last year - also admitted that it was she who put pressure on herself to get back to work after taking time off , rather than her record label . ' I was the person going ` when are we gon na put something out ? ' , because I love working . I love being a mother as well , what 's awesome is that I can do both . ' I make for a better parent and individual as long as I 'm being productive , ' the bubbly star added . Katie Hopkins has become famed for making controversial remarks and voicing her opinion on everything from benefits ' claimants to people 's weight . The former Apprentice star became embroiled in a row with Loose Women star Coleen Nolan earlier this month after she called out the TV personality on posting cruel jibes about her sister Linda . Hopkins , 40 , posted vile messages about Linda on Twitter when the former singer appeared on Celebrity Big Brother last year . On an episode of Loose Women starring Hopkins earlier this month , Coleen kept her cool as she took the chance to confront Hopkins about her nasty comments . Explaining that her sister was a breast cancer survivor , she told the controversial star : ` When my sister was in Big Brother you constantly , day in , day out , went on about how `` fat '' she was ' , she said . ' -LSB- Saying -RSB- , `` I wish she 'd put her fat arm away , I wish she 'd pick up her very droopy breasts . She looks like an old person that smells of urine . '' ` As a family , that was very hard . Can you imagine someone saying that about you ? ' Outspoken Katie Hopkins -LRB- left -RRB- was confronted by Loose Women star Coleen Nolan -LRB- right -RRB- after the controversial TV personality posted vile messages on Twitter about her cancer-surviving sister Linda Nolan . However , Hopkins - who was runner-up to Katie Price during the CBB final two weeks ago - refused to back down . She refused to apologise and retorted : ' I get insults every day -- I accept what people throw at me . ` If you put yourself out there on TV you have to expect people wo n't like you . ' It came after Police Scotland said they were looking into an insulting tweet from the provocative TV star about Pauline Cafferkey - the British nurse who contracted Ebola . In December last year , officers said they were investigating posts by Hopkins which called the nurse a ` sweaty Glaswegian ' and referred to Scots as ` Jocks ' . She wrote : ` Little sweaty jocks , sending us Ebola bombs in the form of sweaty Glaswegians just is n't cricket . ' Her remarks caused outrage on Twitter , with many accusing her of racism , while journalist Piers Morgan branded her a ` repulsive creature ' . The star also caused controversy during her TLC documentary called ` My Fat Story ' in which she put on four stone before attempting to lose it all again to prove it was possible to lose weight . During the show , Hopkins met with a group of five women in London who all work independently as plus-size activists or diet bloggers , so that she could hear opposing views on her claims that ` fat people are lazy ' . However , Hopkins quickly upset some of the group and size acceptance campaigner Kathryn Szrodecki stormed out of the room to call the police . She accused the outspoken star of ` hate crimes ' after Hopkins told her : ` I 'm looking at you and I 'm making an assessment that it is not healthy to carry that much weight on your knees . ' She continued : ' I just do n't believe you 're healthy in that state . Ms Szrodecki responded : ` Do you not realise where you 're going with this ? This is actually to do with a hate crime , ' before calling the police . Last year , Hopkins also attacked Benefit Street 's White Dee in a furious television debate in which she called her ` the patron saint of drug users and drop outs ' . She also famously got embroiled in a debate about children 's names on This Morning with Holly Willoughby . Hopkins revealed that she would not let her children play with anyone called ` Tyler , Chardonnay , Charmaine or Chantelle ' after claiming she would n't like those sorts of children ' . And in 2013 - when Hopkins posted a tweet joking about Scottish life expectancy in the wake of a Glasgow helicopter crash that killed ten people - people wanted her off their television sets . She cause outrage by tweeting : ` Life expectancy in Scotland is 59.5 . Goodness me . That lot will do anything to avoid working until retirement . ' She also once said that ginger babies were : ` Like a baby . Just so much harder to love , ' and famously said she would never employ an obese person . | Outspoken Katie Hopkins took to Twitter to criticise singer Kelly Clarkson . Hopkins , 40 , wrote about the star : ` Did she eat all of her backing singers ? 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Ukip has been been blasted for an ` abhorrent ' Facebook post likening the EU to the Nazis with a Swastika graphic . The Swastika , equating the EU to the Nazi regime which murdered millions during the Second World War , was posted on the official Ukip Newport branch page . The Dad 's Army-style post , an apparent parody of wartime invasion plans , shows the Nazi insignia within an EU logo , with arrows suggesting Conservative , Labour and Liberal Democrat forces are on the brink of invading Britain . Ukip 's Newport branch was blasted for an ` abhorrent ' Facebook post likening the EU to the Nazis with this Swastika graphic . The Dad 's Army -LRB- credits pictured -RRB- inspired post appeared to compare the Conservatives , Labour and the Lib Dem to Nazi forces . Invoking the theme tune of the BBC series , the graphic was headed : ` Who do you think you are kidding , Mr Cameron , if you think old England 's done ? ' The post , which has since been deleted , was posted on the Facebook page - described as giving ` all the updates on our candidates standing for Newport East and Newport West ' - on Wednesday . Jess Morden , the Labour MP for Newport East , said : ` For Ukip to use a Nazi symbol on a graphic is simply abhorrent . ` Just a fortnight ago , the local Ukip candidate was removed following publication in the media of his support for the far-right British National Party -LRB- BNP -RRB- and English Defence League -LRB- EDL -RRB- . ` It is clear that a dangerous extremist bloc within Ukip are becoming more prominent . Ukip need to take action . ' Nigel Farage 's party admitted the post ` may be in bad taste ' Tory candidate for Newport East Natasha Asghar said : ' I think it 's highly insensitive and disgraceful of UKIP to do such a thing . ` I 'm going all I can to promote community cohesion and sticking a swastika up is n't helping anybody . ' Paul Halliday , Lib Dem candidate for Newport East , said : ` To somehow equate the other parties with Nazism and to say that Europe is Nazism is naive , distasteful and downright disgusting . ' Two weeks ago , Ukip 's parliamentary candidate for Newport East resigned after internet comments showing him praising a statement referring to gay people as ` fascist perverts ' and ` paedophiles ' emerged . Donald Grewar , who was due to stand for the party in Newport East at the general election , was being probed by Ukip after it emerged that he had posted social media comments supportive of the far-right BNP and the EDL . The Ukip candidate for Newport West - a Labour seat - is Gordon Norrie . A Ukip spokesman said : ` The posting on the Newport East Facebook page may be in bad taste . ` Illustrating anything by use of a Swastika is so . However , the confected outrage of the local Labour Party is even more over the top . It must have passed their notice that the branch sees itself as fighting totalitarianism , not supporting it . ' Invoking the theme tune of BBC series Dad 's Army -LRB- pictured -RRB- , the graphic was headed : ` Who do you think you are kidding , Mr Cameron , if you think old England 's done ? ' The Nazi post is far from the first time Ukip have regretted posts on social media by their party members . In December last year , a Ukip candidate was banned from speaking at a secondary school after posting a picture of a map calling Africa ` Bongo Bongo Land ' on Facebook . David Little , parliamentary candidate for Dover and Deal in Kent , caused outrage after he posted a spoof ` Ukip map of the world ' on his social media account . The map also referred to the French as ` cheese-eaters ' and made reference to ` millions and millions of eastern European immigrants ' entering Britain . The party was also forced to axe one of its shortlisted candidates for the General Election after he described mixed-race couples as ' a plague ' . Mark Walker , 46 , was told he could not stand for Ukip in Bromsgrove , south of Birmingham , after the Facebook post in January . A second social media message by Mr Walker claimed that the Israeli secret service organisation Mossad was responsible for the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris . Also in January , former Ukip candidate Ian Couch was spared jail after he sent an offensive email to a mosque after Islamic State extremists beheaded a journalist , as well as posting racial slurs on Facebook . The post contained an image of a pig 's head , which was later found in his fridge by police officers . Couch was found guilty of two counts of sending offensive messages and was handed a 12-week prison sentence , suspended for a year . Earlier this month , an official Ukip Twitter account said the death of a police officer under investigation as part of the Rotherham sex abuse scandal was ` Karma ' . PC Ali was fatally injured after being struck by a car in Darnall , Sheffield . He was under investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission after it was alleged he twice asked a victim out on a date . Ukip blamed volunteers running the page for the tweet . | Ukip Facebook page posts graphic showing Swastika in EU-style logo . Comparison to Nazi regime was posted on the party 's page for Newport . 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A growing number of doctors are continuing to practise despite being convicted of serious crimes such as child porn and sexual assault , it can be revealed today . Figures show that more than 1,000 medics have been allowed to keep their jobs after being found guilty of offences - a 10 per cent rise in two years . Other crimes include cruelty to children , domestic violence , drug-trafficking , possessing dangerous weapons and prostitution offences . It is believed many offenders could be treating children . Campaigners have reacted angrily to the figures , accusing medical chiefs of not doing enough to protect patients . But bosses at the General Medical Council , which released the data , say it is not always possible to automatically ban convicted doctors because it may breach their human rights . Not struck off : Dr Ashley Sibery -LRB- left -RRB- has been suspended after being convicted of injecting his wife with heroin , but could in theory return to work when the ban expires . Meanwhile , Dr Hassan Abdulla -LRB- right -RRB- has been allowed to carry on working as a psychiatrist despite being convicted of illegally circumcising 41 boys in a ` non-sterile ' unit . He has been barred from carrying out circumcisions for two years . Roger Goss , co-director of Patient Concern , told MailOnline : ` It makes a nonsense of the GMC 's claims that it safeguards patients . They safeguard doctors ' careers . ` Human rights are supposed to protect patients not doctors . We are in a life-and-death business here . ` There needs to be legislation that makes it illegal for doctors to practise if they are convicted of serious crimes such as sexual offences . ' Mr Goss said patients should be told when their doctor has been convicted of an offence or even when an accusation has been made against them . He added : ` We would like to see every complaint against doctors accessible on the internet , with the caveat stating that it is merely an accusation . ' The figures , released to MailOnline after a request under the Freedom of Information Act , show there were 1,025 registered doctors with a total of 1172 criminal convictions as of August 28 this year . They reveal that 35 had been convicted of sexual assault , 29 for actual bodily harm and three for grievous bodily harm . Dr Nicholas Spicer -LRB- pictured -RRB- escaped being struck off in 2010 even though he was described by the General Medical Council as a ` deviant ' for downloading child-sex stories . Two were found guilty of possessing indecent images of children , one of taking or making indecent images of children and two of cruelty and neglect of children . Seven medics were convicted of soliciting for the purpose of prostitution , while ten were successfully prosecuted for domestic violence . Meanwhile , more than 340 were convicted of drink-driving and 192 of dangerous driving . Figures released by the GMC in December 2012 showed there was a total of 927 doctors with convictions , meaning there are around 100 more registered this year . Any doctor who receives a custodial sentence is automatically referred to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service -LRB- MPTS -RRB- which is responsible for holding disciplinary hearings for doctors pursued by the GMC . Dr Nicholas Spicer escaped being struck off in 2010 even though he was described by the GMC as a ` deviant ' for downloading child-sex stories . He read the paedophile fantasies on his home computer between 2003 and 2007 while working with children as a GP , but was cleared of misconduct and allowed to go back to work in another part of the country following a six-month ban . In another case , Dr Hassan Abdulla has been allowed to carry on working as a psychiatrist despite being convicted of illegally circumcising 41 boys in a ` non-sterile ' unit in Leicester between October 2011 and January 2012 . An MPTS panel banned him in September from carrying out circumcisions for two years , but said to suspend him from working as a mental health doctor would ` deprive the public of a competent psychiatrist ' . Meanwhile , Dr Ashley Sibery also escaped a permanent ban despite watching his wife collapse after injecting her with heroin . The 38-year-old was convicted in September 2012 of giving his partner Sital the class A drug at their home in Edinburgh after tucking their three-year-old son into bed . He had earlier admitted to her that he had been using the drug for two months . Sibery was ordered to perform 300 hours community service and placed on supervision by the authorities for two years after he was convicted of culpable and reckless conduct at an Edinburgh Sheriff Court hearing in December 2012 . At an original MPTS hearing in January this year , Michael Uberoi , defending , said that striking him off the medical register would be ` disproportionate to the facts of the case ' . The tribunal ruled his fitness to practise was impaired by his convictions , but decided to impose just a nine-month ban . On the rise : More than 1,000 medics have been allowed to keep their jobs after being found guilty of crimes ranging from sex assault to child porn - a 10 % increase in two years -LRB- file picture posed by models -RRB- . Sibery could have gone back to work when the suspension expired at the end of November , but a panel reviewing his case in October imposed a further 10-month suspension , it was reported by the Edinburgh News . The GMC has said it previously tried to impose an automatic ban for doctors , particularly those on the sex offenders ' register , but after consulting with a top lawyer was advised it would be incompatible with human rights legislation . Niall Dickson , Chief Executive of the General Medical Council , told MailOnline : ` For serious convictions , we will now always call for the doctor to be struck off the register . ` We are also seeking powers to remove doctors from the register without the need for a hearing , if they have committed very serious offences , which we believe these are incompatible with practising as a doctor . ` We currently do not have a right of appeal against panel decisions when we believe they are too lenient . ` The government is currently progressing legislation to provide a right to appeal such decisions to the High Court and we hope that legislation will be passed before the General Election . ' A spokeswoman for the GMC said details of sanctions against doctors are published on its website . Possession of indecent photograph of a child . Take / make indecent photographs of children . Dangerous driving -LRB- incl speeding -RRB- . Drink driving . Driving under the influence of drugs . Failing to provide a specimen for analysis . Possession of controlled drugs . Trafficking of controlled drugs/supply of drugs . Forgery/False/counterfeit Documents . Fraud . Driving not in accord w. licen . Driving without tax and/or insurance . Driving without care/attention . Failing to stop . Causing death by dangerous / careless driving . Absconding from Lawful custody . Aiding Suicide . Perjury . Perverting the Course Justice . Exposure and Voyeurism . Sexual Assault . Soliciting for the purpose of prostitution . Theft . Theft by an employee . Unspecified . Actual Bodily Harm -LRB- including common assault -RRB- . Cruelty to and neglect of children . Domestic Violence . Grievous Bodily Harm . Harassment . Possession of dangerous weapons . Threats to kill . Violent disorder -LRB- inc rioting -RRB- . TOTAL DOCTORS -LRB- inc all other offences -RRB- . TOTAL CONVICTIONS FOR DOCTORS . 2 . 1 . 192 . 343 . 5 . 29 . 16 . 2 . 22 . 15 . 7 . 88 . 26 . 20 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 35 . 7 . 11 . 2 . 230 . 29 . 2 . 10 . 3 . 7 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 1025 . 1172 . Source : General Medical Council . | Figures show 1,025 medics have kept their jobs - a 10 % rise since 2012 . Other crimes include cruelty to children and soliciting for prostitution . One doctor downloaded paedophile stories while working with children . Another has escaped permanent ban despite injecting wife with heroin . Medical bosses say striking doctors off could breach their human rights . 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Actor Samuel L. Jackson , who worked as a camera stand-in for Bill Cosby for three years in the 1980s , is the latest celebrity to weigh-in on the sexual assault scandal that continues to engulf the comedian . The Pulp Fiction star said on Bravo 's Watch What Happens Live on Thursday : ' I wish he would say something . ' ` Popular opinion would say , '' Where there 's smoke , there 's fire '' , ' Jackson said , according to philly.com . ` But , I mean , I ca n't make a judgment about it . ' I mean , I make my judgments because I have a daughter , I have a wife that I love . ' I have a lot of women in my life , and I know , you know , women are vulnerable to society . ` And people with power take advantage of people . ' Scroll down for video . Speaking out : Samuel L. Jackson , who worked as a camera stand-in for Bill Cosby for three years in the 1980s , said on Bravo 's Watch What Happens Live on Thursday with Meredith Viera : ` People with power take advantage of people . ' Under fire : Cosby , 77 , has now been accused of sexually assaulting over 30 women . The number of women who have accused Cosby , 77 , of sexually assaulting them is now over 30 . Cosby has never directly addressed the allegations . His lawyers and spokespeople have denied all accusations . Many of them are decades old and fall outside the statute of limitations for criminal or civil cases . The abuse charges against Cosby have been bubbling since 2002 , however hit fever pitch in November last year when Barbara Bowman , one of Cosby 's first accusers , wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post , titled ` Bill Cosby raped me . Why did it take 30 years for people to believe my story ? ' Earlier this week , Cosby thanked fellow comedian Eddie Murphy for not mocking him on Saturday Night Live 's 40th anniversary show . Murphy , who was making his return to SNL for the first time in 30 years , had been asked by writers to play Cosby , but decided against it because ` he did n't want to kick a man when he 's down ' . ' I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions , ' Cosby said through his spokesman Thursday . Writers on Saturday Night Live wanted Eddie Murphy , left , to play Bill Cosby during last weekend 's 40th anniversary show , however the star refused and the sketch was performed instead by Kenan Thompson , right . A week earlier , two more women accused Cosby . of drugging them decades ago when they met him as . young models , and one said he sexually assaulted her . Linda Brown and Lise-Lotte Lublin came forward as the latest women to bring public accusations against Cosby at . the Los Angeles office of attorney Gloria Allred , who . acknowledged it was too late for them to sue Cosby . Brown told reporters she met Cosby in 1969 in Canada and . went to his hotel suite where he gave her a soft drink that . caused her to black out . She said that when she woke up , she was . naked next to him in bed . ' I could n't move or speak . I felt paralyzed , he flipped me . over and sexually assaulted me , ' Brown said . ' I felt like a rag . doll and like a real-life blow-up doll for him . ' Lublin said she met Cosby in 1989 at a hotel in Las Vegas . and that he asked her to perform an improvisation on the pretext . of evaluating her acting . The comedian gave her two alcoholic . drinks that caused her to feel disoriented , she said . Lublin said that a short time later , he embraced her . She . said her memory of the incident was hazy and that she remembered . waking up at her home in the area and not knowing how she got . there . Allred said Brown and Lublin believed Cosby drugged them , . which other women in media interviews have also said happened to . them in encounters with the comedian . In an emotional press conference held on February 12 , Linda Brown recounted how in 1969 , when she was 21 years old , her modelling agency set her up with Cosby on a dinner date while he was performing in Toronto , reported the New York Daily News . More allegations : Linda Brown -LRB- left -RRB- and Lise-Lotte Lublin -LRB- center -RRB- are seen Thursday with their lawyer Glorida Allred -LRB- right -RRB- givin a press conference about allegedly being assaulted by Bill Cosby decades ago . Brown was joined by fellow retired model Lise-Lotte Lublin -LRB- left -RRB- , who accused the comedian of drugging her while performing in Las Vegas in 1989 . Trio : Lublin -LRB- far right -RRB- pictured with her sister -LRB- center -RRB- and Bill Cosby in the 80s . Beauties : Lublin -LRB- left -RRB- and Brown -LRB- right -RRB- both worked as models decades earlier . The one-time cover girl is best known for being the first model to appear on TV dressed only in a bra in a 1969 Wonderbra commercial . Brown recalled that Cosby showed her pictures of his family over dinner , and then offered to give her a ride home in his limousine . On the way home , the comic allegedly told her he needed to stop by his hotel to pick up a present for someone , and he invited her up to his suite . TV history : Brown is best known for being the first model to appear on TV dressed only in a bra in a 1969 Wonderbra commercial . According to Brown , Cosby handed her a beverage and left the room to make a phone call . ' I took a sip and blacked out , ' the woman recalled , adding that when she awakened , she inexplicably found herself lying naked under the covers beside Cosby . She said she left the room feeling ` dirty , ashamed and embarrassed . ' Lisa-Lotte Lublin described a similar experience involving Bill Cosby , which allegedly occurred in Las Vegas in 1989 , when she was 23 years old . According to the ex-model , she and Cosby were in his Elvis Suite at the Hilton Hotel when he offered her two drinks and proceeded to pet her hair . A short time later she passed out , but she remembered the color of the walls in the room and a flood of bright light . Gloria Allred , who represents the two women , along with seven other Cosby accusers , said Brown and Lublin have decided to come forward years later because they were concerned for their reputations and afraid to take on the wealthy and powerful comedian . Allred reminded reporters that while it was too late to hold Cosby accountable for Lublin 's alleged assault , he could still face criminal prosecution in Canada , where there is no statute of limitations . The high-profile attorney also revealed that she knows more women who may be willing to come forward with accusations against him in the future . Cosby 's lawyer has called those and similar claims ` discredited ' and ` defamatory . ' | Jackson appeared on Watch What Happens Live on Thursday . He worked as a stand-in for Cosby for three years in the 1980s . ` People with power take advantage of people , ' he said on the show . Cosby has been accused of sexually assaulting over 30 women . He has never directly addressed the accusations ; lawyers deny the claims . Earlier in the week he thanked Eddie Murphy for not mocking him on SNL . Last week , two former models became the latest to accuse Cosby of drugging them . Former models Linda Brown and Lisa-Lotte Lublin have come forward accusing Cosby of drugging them . 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The lawyer wife of movie star George Clooney is set to represent fourteen Irish men who claim they were tortured by the British Army . Amal Clooney has joined the legal team representing the victims - known as the ` Hooded Men ' - who were subjected to horrific treatment , including being deprived of sleep , food and water for days . Clooney , a 37-year-old international law and human rights specialist , will represent the men at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg as they seek to have their treatment acknowledged as torture . Distinguished : Amal Clooney will join the legal team set to represent 14 Irish men who claim they were subjected to torture methods by the British Government in the 1970s . Newly married : Amal , 37 , with her movie star husband George . She has enjoyed a distinguished career as an international law and human rights specialist . The men were imprisoned under the British government 's internment programme in August 1971 , when more than 340 men were rounded up across Northern Ireland . They were then selected for ` deep interrogation ' at a specially-built centre at a British Army camp , and subjected to ` five techniques ' of torture , which included hooding , being made to stand in prolonged stress positions , white noise , sleep deprivation and deprivation of food and drink . On their way to the interrogation centre in 1971 , some of the men were hooded and thrown to the ground from helicopters . They had been told they were hundreds of feet in the air , but in fact they were just a few feet from the ground . None of the men were ever convicted of any offence . In 1976 , the European Commission for Human Rights ruled that the British government was guilty of torture , inhumane and degrading treatment . The case was then referred to the European Court for Human Rights , which ruled in 1978 that while the five techniques amounted to ` inhumane and degrading treatment ' , they did not constitute torture . Victims : Colm O'Gorman , executive director of Amnesty International Ireland , -LRB- front right -RRB- with a number of the surviving victims . They became known as the ` Hooded Men ' after revealing details of their treatment . But the case will now be reopened after declassified documents were discovered in the British national archives last year that revealed that the British government had withheld crucial evidence from the European Court during the original hearing . The files show that the British government considered the ` special treatment ' as torture and yet senior Ministers still sanctioned its use in Northern Ireland - both claims they had denied before the European Court . The Ministry of Defence has consistently rejected allegations that it used torture . Venue : The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg , France , where the men will take their case . There was controversy last year when it was revealed that some IRA prisoners were afforded pardons while the Good Friday Agreement was being negotiated . The government scheme applied to people wanted for paramilitary crimes committed before the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998 . Necessary : Former PM Tony Blair , who described the ` On The Runs ' scheme as fundamental to the Northern Ireland Peace Processsw . Recently , then Prime Minister Tony Blair said the peace process in Northern Ireland would probably have collapsed without the ` On The Runs ' scheme for fugitive IRA members . His Labour government sent about 200 letters to republicans assuring them they were not being pursued by the UK authorities for historical crimes . Last month , Mr Blair told MPs investigating the scheme : ` The issue of On The Runs was absolutely critical to the peace process and at certain points became fundamental to it . ' The scheme has been in the spotlight after an investigation was launched when the prosecution of a man for the murder of four soldiers in a bombing in Hyde Park in 1982 was halted after he received one of the letters in error . A review last year into the scheme by Lady Justice Hallett 's review was ordered by Prime Minister David Cameron . The review found the scheme had ` significant systemic failures ' in how it operated , but ruled it was lawful . Lady Justice Hallett 's report found the administrative scheme was kept ` below the radar ' due to its political sensitivity , but said it would be wrong to characterise the scheme as ` secret ' . She added : ` If there was a lack of clarity and openness , responsibility lies with the UK government . ' | Lawyer set to represent men who say they were tortured by British Army . Men were subjected to food and sleep deprivation for days on end . Specialist Clooney will lead team at European Court of Human Right . Last year , some IRA prisoners were given ` On The Run ' pardons . | [[0, 83], [65, 83], [88, 134], [617, 629], [634, 719], [207, 226], [229, 335], [1181, 1188], [1197, 1335], [336, 343], [395, 519], [2894, 2992]] |
A Liberal Democrat donor has angered his neighbours with plans for a two-storey basement under his # 20m house in Belgravia . Bhanu Choudhrie , who with his father Sudhir Choudri has given more than # 1million to the political party , was given the green light for his extensive plans last week . They include a huge subterranean leisure complex with its own cinema and pool , as well as steam , sauna and treatment rooms - all accessed by a lift . Bhanu Choudhrie , pictured with wife Simrin , has angered his neighbours with plans for a two-storey basement under his # 20m house in Belgravia . A conservatory at the rear will also be demolished and replaced with a dining room , family room and roof terrace overlooking the mews home , which houses two employees and a gym . The decision comes just a year after he was arrested by the serious Fraud Office in relation to an inquiry into Rolls-Royce 's overseas business practices . Both Mr Choudhrie and his father deny any wrongdoing . But neighbours next to the Grade II listed property are less than pleased about the ` grotesque ' plans . While one resident said he feared a nightmare of lorries charging up and down the street as they carried out the work . The planned subterranean extension to Bhanu Choudhrie 's Belgravia home includes a large pool and cinema . A spokesman for the Choudhries said : ` Planning permission has been granted and that 's that . As far as the SFO investigation goes they have not been interviewed or talked to again . ' The soaring popularity of underground extensions by wealthy home owners has to led claims that diggers are being left entombed across London - because they are cheaper to bury than lift to street level . The New Statesman 's Ed Smith claimed that up to 1,000 JCBs - worth around # 5 milion - had been buried under some of the capital 's most expensive houses . But others have laughed off the claims as ` utterly ludicrous . ' Kevin O'Connor , managing director of Cranbrook Basements , said that no professional would leave a digger under any circumstances and there was always an exit strategy for the equipment . Basement extensions several storeys below the ground have become increasingly popular in some of the capital 's most expensive neighbourhoods as home-owners attempt to increase their living space without infringing strict planning controls . They have led to the creation of what are known as ` iceberg homes ' , with the extra space earmarked to accommodate private cinemas , spas and swimming pools . Applications for basement developments in Kensington and Chelsea alone , had soared in numbers - from 46 in 2001 to 450 in 2013 - and size , with two and three-storey basements ` not uncommon ' . The likes of Andrew Lloyd Webber , Roman Abramovich and Hans Rausing , heir to the Tetra Pak fortune , have all been said to have sought permission for basement extensions in the capital . But not everyone is a fan with attress Joan Collins expressing outrage last year at her new neighbours in upmarket Belgravia - many of whom she said hardly even use their homes . Neighbours on Chester Square have complained about the ` grotesque ' plans with fears they will create noise , dust and construction traffic . The Dynasty actress , 80 , told a residents ' magazine : ` It 's really sad . I find it shocking that people are digging down to put in swimming pools and bowling alleys when they only live here for two or three months of the year . ' Queen guitarist Brian May also took umbrage at building work near his Kensington home . Writing online last month he said : ` Kensington used to be a nice quiet decent place to live ... now it 's becoming a hellhole ' . Mr Choudhrie , a CEO at care home company C&C Alpha Group , lives with his wife Simrin , an interior designer , and their young son . In 2011 Mrs Choudhrie posed as a penniless pregnant woman to appear on Channel 4 's Secret Millionaire , in which she donated # 100,000 to a centre for vulnerable people in Sheffield . The London borough is to become the first local authority in the country to introduce restrictions on controversial subterranean developments . Last December , a Government planning inspector gave Kensington and Chelsea council the green light to its proposals to curb the scale of subterranean development . Basement extensions will still be permitted but the new rules restrict how far they can stretch under a garden , limit them to a single storey in most cases and ban developments under listed buildings altogether . Council cabinet member for planning policy Tim Coleridge had called basements ` the single greatest planning concern ' in living memory . He said many had complained after they had experienced years of misery from noise , vibration , dust and construction traffic . 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A 23-year-old university student has become the first known recruit from Western Australia to flee the country to join terrorist group Islamic State . Perth university student Muhammed Sheglabo flew to the Middle East after telling his parents that he was going away on a camping trip in January . His family contacted the police when they were not able to contact him , and were reportedly heartbroken when they were informed of his decision . Scroll down for video . 23-year-old Muhammed Sheglabo has fled overseas to fight ISIS after telling his parents he was going camping . ` His mother has not stopped crying since we learnt of this news . I have told her we need to forget about him now , ' Sheglabo 's father told The West Australian . ` But inside my heart is breaking ... Sometimes they -LSB- your children -RSB- hide things from you that you could not even imagine , ' he said . Sheglabo , who migrated with his family from Libya in 2010 , is believed to be fighting with Islamic State forces in Al-Furat province , near the Syria-Iraq border . The 23-year-old 's newly created Twitter page featured photos of himself with knives and AK-47s , outfitted in combat clothing . ` Pass my greetings to my family and tell them do n't cry , be happy , ur son is here , ' he Tweeted earlier in February . Sheglabo 's father said that the economics student became secretive about his personal life last year , and began training in martial arts . An audit of the 57 Australians who joined IS prior to October last year shows that 55 were on the dole . The parents of Sheglabo want their son to stay away from the barbarous activities IS is notorious for . Khaled Sharrouf is among 55 home-grown terrorists who received welfare payments after joining ISIS . He brought notorious hate preacher Junaid Thorne to their family home in the middle of 2014 , and one of his most recent tweets boasted of his preparations for going into battle for God . He asked his friends to pray for him and asked for victory . While Sheglabo 's parents said they did n't want to speak out harshly against the terrorist group out of fear or revenge attacks , they expressed their desire for their son to stay away from the barbarous activities IS is notorious for . Their comments follow the revelation that nearly all of the ` home-grown ' terrorists who have left the country to join IS were on welfare payments when they fled . An audit of the 57 Australians who joined the terrorist group prior to October last year shows that 55 were on the dole or some form of welfare , reported The Saturday Telegraph . The Federal investigation confirmed that the Australians recieved benefits including youth and carer 's allowance , Newstart , sickness , and the Disability Support Pension . Sheglabo brought notorious hate preacher Junaid Thorne to their family home in the middle of 2014 . Nearly all of the ` home-grown ' terrorists who have left the country to join IS were on welfare payments when they fled . Australian terrorist Mohammed Elomar who fled Australia to fight for Islamic State . Many had continued to receive the benefits while fighting in the Middle East , including Khaled Sharrouf , which Prime Minister Tony Abbott has labelled appalling . ` As a nation , we were repulsed when images started appearing in the media last year of Australian members of the Islamist death cult gloating over the corpses of their victims and brandishing severed heads , ' Mr Abbott wrote for The Saturday Telegraph . ' I was equally appalled when I was briefed last September that 55 out of 57 Australians then believed to be fighting in Syria and Iraq with ISIL and other terrorist groups had been on some form of welfare , including the Disability Support Pension . ' The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver his first national security address on Monday to detail the launch of a counter-terrorism taskforce . He will also announce strict new laws to prevent the reign of extremist groups in Australia . | 23-year-old Muhammed Sheglabo fled from Perth to fight for Islamic State . He told his parents he was going on a camping trip but did n't return . His family contacted police to be informed he had joined the terror group . The former economics student started a Twitter account to show his life . Sheglabo tweeted that his parents should be happy for him . His father said his heart is breaking and they wish him to avoid barbarity . 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Chelsea fans made clear what they thought of racism the same day police announced they were hunting a gang of men , believed to be fans of the club , who were heard shouting bigoted chants at St Pancras International . The incident , which took place at London St Pancras on Wednesday evening at around 8pm , happened the day after fans of the same club were filmed allegedly pushed a black man off a Paris Metro while shouting a racist chant . An investigation is currently underway after a member of the public reported the men , who had travelled by train from Paris Gard du Nord , reported the incident to British Transport Police . Scroll down for video . Chelsea fans unfurled a pro-equality banner at Stamford Bridge before today 's Premier League game with Burnley four days after fans were filmed pushing a man off a Paris train apparently because he was black . This message was a riposte to the chant some of those fans were heard to sing , in which they belted out ` We 're racist and that 's the way we like it ' while being filmed by a British expat on his mobile phone . Chelsea captain John Terryn warms up wearing one of the t-shirts promoting tolerance . The centre-back penned a column in the matchday program , saying ` This club stands against all forms of discrimination ' The message to Chelsea fans is clear thanks to this message on a big screen at Stamford Bridge . Chelsea players stretch before today 's game , including striker Diego Costa -LRB- centre -RRB- . The program for the clash with Burnley denounced the abuse suffered by a black man in Paris at the hands of Chelsea fans . ` Support Chelsea . Support Equality ' is the message to fans before today 's home Premier League fixture . A banner reading ` Black or white , we 're all blue ' was unfurled at Stamford Bridge before this afternoon 's Premier League clash with Burnley . The club 's reputation has taken a major hit after fans were filmed apparently pushing a black man off a Paris Metro and singing a racist song before Tuesday 's one-all Champions League draw against Paris St Germain . Stickers emblazoned with ` Support Chelsea Support Equality ' have been handed out , and the first team squad all wore t-shirts emblazoned with the slogan as they warmed up . By coincidence , the club had already designated the fixture as its annual ` Game for Equality ' . The club 's matchday program denounced the abuse over several pages , including a column by captain John Terry , who served a four-match Football Association ban in 2012 after the governing body found him guilty of racially abusing then-Queens Park Rangers player Anton Ferdinand in a game . ` This club stands against all forms of discrimination , ' Terry wrote . ` Football is a sport for everyone , that is one of the main reasons why we love it . ' Wednesday 's incident is believed to have happened as fans were returning home after attending the game in the French capital the night before . The group of men , thought to be Chelsea fans , were walking through St Pancras International station after getting off a train from Paris when they reportedly engaged in racist chanting . They had been travelling back from the French capital on the 6.40 pm Eurostar service , said BTP . CCTV images of three Chelsea football fans still being sought by police over the Paris Metro incident . Superintendent Gill Murray , of British Transport Police , said : ` The racist chanting was reported by a member of the public who was disgusted by the behaviour of the men who had travelled on the 6.40 pm service from Paris Gard du Nord . ` The men shouted as they walked through the station having alighted from the train a short time earlier . ` If you travelled on the train from Paris or were at the station and have information which can assist our investigation I would urge you to get in touch as a matter of urgency . ' Ms Murray continued : ` It 's clear that unfortunately there is still a minority who think it is acceptable to behave in such an abhorrent manner . ` There is more that needs to be done to publicly condemn this type of behaviour and British Transport Police is actively working with football clubs , the football authorities and other key agencies to tackle this appalling behaviour . ' Police are seeking three more Chelsea football fans they believe were involved in Tuesday 's allegedly racist incident at the Richelieu-Drouot station of the Paris Metro . Paris Metro incident victim Souleymane S has since spoken out about his ordeal at the hands of Chelsea fans . Five people have so far been suspended from the club 's Stamford Bridge ground following investigations into what happened and face lifetime bans if they 're found guilty of any offence . Images have been released in a bid to identify the trio , who the Met think were among a group of Chelsea supporters involved in the incident while on their way to the Champions League last-16 clash . In a video filmed on a mobile phone the fans could apparently be heard chanting : ` We 're racist and that 's the way we like it . ' That incident was filmed by a passenger and brought widespread condemnation , from the United Nations to British Prime Minister David Cameron and FIFA President Sepp Blatter . Chelsea have said they are ` appalled ' and apologised to the victim , identified only as 33-year-old Souleymane S , while manager Jose Mourinho said he was ` ashamed ' of the fans involved at a press conference yesterday . Chelsea have said they are ` appalled ' at what happend in Paris and apologised to the victim , while manager Jose Mourinho said he was ` ashamed ' of the fans involved at a press conference yesterday . Mourinho said he was ` disgusted ' by the CCTV footage involving apparent racist chanting on the Paris Metro . Souleymane has said the incident is the club 's ` responsibility ' . In an interview yesterday the father-of-three said what happened had left him ` really afraid ' , and that he was ` stunned ' it could have occurred in 2015 . He also told BBC Radio 5 Live Drive : ' I felt truly wounded to the bottom of my heart and I really could n't believe it . ' The club said it has also invited him and his family to London to attend the second leg of the European clash against PSG on March 11 . French police investigating the Paris Metro incident have handed the pictures of seven men they believe to be involved to their British counterparts . The Met confirmed they had received the images of seven people thought to have witnessed or taken part in the incident on Tuesday . If you know anything about the incident at St Pancras on Wednesday you can call the BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 . In the footage taken by a British expat on the Paris Metro on Tuesday evening , commuter Souleymane S attempts to board a train but is refused entry by Chelsea fans travelling to the match . The man attempts to forcibly gain entry to the Metro train but struggles with passengers already on board . The amateur footage goes on to show passengers in the carriage following the disgraceful incident of xenophobic chanting , in which fans could be heard to sing ` We 're racist and that 's the way we like it ' | Fans unfurl pro-equality banner before today 's game against Burnley . Chelsea 's matchday program for the Premier League clash denounced the abuse suffered by a black man at the hands of fans in Paris on Tuesday . Group of white supporters were filmed apparently pushing a man known only as Souleymane S off a Metro train and singing a racist song . Victim has said he is ` stunned ' the incident could have occurred in 2015 . Police have released images of three fans they still want to speak to . Eurostar incident happened on Wednesday as fans returned home the day after Chelsea 's Champions League game against Paris St Germain . Men had got off 6.40 pm train from Paris Gard du Nord and were reported to British Transport Police , who today released an appeal for witnesses . 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Boarded up and sliding into disrepair , they are the historic landmarks reduced to crumbling relics after lying empty for years . But a number of much-loved buildings , currently lying derelict across Britain , could soon be brought back to their former glory -- thanks to a huge injection of Lottery cash . More than # 18million is due to be spent on bringing six buildings back to life with grants ranging from # 784,000 to nearly # 5million . Scroll down for video . With the exception of the council run local library and a number of small-scale commercial activities in a 1960s extension , Saltdean Lido -LRB- pictured -RRB- has been vacant since 2011 and is on English Heritage 's At Risk Register . The Heritage Lottery Fund gave the green light last month for a # 4.7 million restoration fund to rescue the derelict Saltdean Lido -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Former glory : England 's only Grade II * listed lido , just four miles along the coast from Brighton , was designed as the centre piece of Saltdean 's new seaside resort and first opened in 1938 drawing in crowds from far and wide . Just last month , the Heritage Lottery Fund announced plans to hand over # 4.7 million for the restoration of the derelict Saltdean Lido in East Sussex . England 's only Grade II * listed lido , just four miles along the coast from Brighton , was designed as the centre piece of Saltdean 's new seaside resort and first opened in 1938 drawing in crowds from far and wide . With the exception of the council run local library and a number of small-scale commercial activities in a 1960s extension , the site has been vacant since 2011 and is on English Heritage 's At Risk Register . New funding will transform the site into a modern leisure destination providing the local community with a heated outdoor pool , indoor and outdoor play areas , café , gym , community and function rooms , and a revived library . A # 4million grant has also been earmarked for The Globe in the centre of Stockton to help breathe life back into the Grade II Listed Art Deco ` super theatre ' . Derelict : A # 4million grant has also been earmarked for The Globe in Stockton to help breathe life back into the Grade II Listed Art Deco ` super theatre ' Boarded up : Once a premier venue hosting acts including The Beatles , The Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry , The Globe has been closed since 1997 and deteriorating ever since . A shadow of its former self : Crowds once flocked to the stunning venue , in the centre of Stockton , but it has been closed since 1997 . A huge renovation project is needed to bring the Globe back to its former glory with much of the building having suffered over the years . Former glory : In its hey day hundreds would flock to the Globe to watch high profile acts including the Rolling Stones . Pictured here in its heyday in the 1950s , the Globe was a major draw for some of the biggest acts in music and entertainment . The Beatles played the Globe twice , the first time on 22 November 1963 , the day US President John F. Kennedy was assassinated . Once a premier venue hosting famous acts including The Beatles , The Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry , it has been closed since 1997 and deteriorating ever since . The Beatles played the Globe twice , the first time on November 22 1963 , the day US President John F. Kennedy was assassinated . New funding will help return it to a live music and comedy venue with a capacity of 2,000 and creating dozens of jobs . In Bellingham , London , The Fellowship Inn , in serious disrepair since the 1980s , is line for a # 3.8 million grant . The pub was built in the 1920s as the first ever pub on a London housing estate . It was part of a ` Homes for Heroes ' development to ease inner city overcrowding following the First World War , and used by the returning soldiers and their families for clubs , social activities and gatherings . New lease of life : The semi-derelict Fellowship Inn in south London is in line for a # 3.8 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund . The pub , built in the 1920s in Bellingham , London , has been in serious disrepair since the 1980s , according to the Heritage Lottery Fund . The pub 's large theatre -LRB- pictured -RRB- was once graced by bands including Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall 's Bluesbreakers . Later the pub acted as a training base and home for the heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper ahead of his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay , and its large theatre was graced by bands including Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall 's Bluesbreakers . The cash injection will see it restored with a cinema , live music stage , café , microbrewery , bakery and artists ' studios . In Whitley Bay , Tyne and Wear , up to # 3.7 million of Lottery cash looks set to be spent on the derelict Spanish City and Dome . When built in 1910 , Spanish City sat at the heart of this Edwardian seaside resort and at its height attracted tens of thousands of visitors from across the UK . In Whitley Bay , Tyne and Wear , up to # 3.7 million of Lottery cash looks set to be spent on the derelict Spanish City and Dome , -LRB- pictured -RRB- . When built in 1910 , Spanish City sat at the heart of this Edwardian seaside resort and at its height attracted tens of thousands of visitors from across the UK . The band Dire Straits immortalised the Spanish City in their 1980 hit single Tunnel of Love and from from then on the song was played every morning when the building opened . After a period of decline during the 1980s and 1990s , the building closed permanently to the public in 2000 . Pictured here in the 1970s , the area was once a major draw for holiday makers . The funding is set to unlock the building 's commercial potential , funding the vital repairs needed to transform it into a new leisure , retail and business enterprise hub . The band Dire Straits immortalised the Spanish City in their 1980 hit single Tunnel of Love and from from then on the song was played every morning when the building opened . After a period of decline during the 1980s and 1990s , the building closed permanently to the public in 2000 . The money is set to unlock the building 's commercial potential , funding the vital repairs needed to transform it into a new leisure , retail and business enterprise hub . Elsewhere , # 784,000 looks set to be handed over for the renovation of the Northern Counties in Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland . After a period of being used as office accommodation , it became vacant in 2006 , but could now be turned into a boutique hotel and restaurant . Up to # 784,000 looks set to be handed over for the renovation of the Northern Counties in Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland . After a period of being used as office accommodation - and once as a private members club - the building became vacant in 2006 , but could now be turned into a boutique hotel and restaurant . The building 's previous life included time as a private member 's club , when it was a base for the business and civic leaders of the city . In Ashton-under-Lyne , Greater Manchester , the historic Ashton Old Baths is in line for a # 1.7 million grant . Built in 1870 , they served as a municipal baths until it closed down in the 1970s . The grant is enabling Tameside Council to convert Ashton-under-Lyne 's former Victorian baths into use a 21st century business premises for start-up and early stage companies digital , creative and media sectors . Heritage Lottery Fund bosses say most of the projects must come back to them for a final rubber stamp . The fund is designed to help when the cost of repairing historic buildings is so high that restoration is not commercially viable . Grants range from # 100,000 to # 5million . Bright future : Ashton Old Baths -LRB- pictured -RRB- is in line for a # 1.7 million grant in a bid to turn it into a 21st century business premises . | Series of much-loved landmarks around Britain to be rescued with the help of more than # 18million in Lottery cash . 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An Australian sign language interpreter has become an internet sensation after his performance at a press conference over the cyclone which has cause # 1billion in damage across eastern Australia . Mark Cave was standing beside Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at a press conference , when reaction to his efforts started to trend on Twitter . People were impressed by Mr Cave 's expressive facial features and dramatic hand gestures as he warned deaf people about the approaching storm . Scroll down for video . Mark Cave , right , became an internet sensation after he signed a press conference warning about a cyclone . Twitter users soon began praising Mr Cave 's over-the-top facial expressions and arm gestures . Many people got distracted by the energetic performance and Mr Cave 's range of expressions . Mr Cave was using Auslan , an Australian version of sign language , to deliver his message . Premier Palaszczuk was giving advice about the impending Category Five Cyclone which was about to hit Queensland . Due to the danger posed by the storm Mr Cave 's gestures were exaggerated to highlight the severity of the situation . Charlie Swinbourne , editor of Limping Chicken , a blog for the deaf community said someone using sign language will change their mannerisms to emphasise certain words in the same way hearing people can do it with the inflection of their voice . Mr Cave used the exaggerated signs to highlight the danger posed by Tropical Cyclone Marcia . Mr Cave said he would rather not be in the spotlight claiming that he was ` just hoping to fly under the radar ' He blogged : ` Well , if you 're signing about a storm , and telling people that they really need to take the advice you 're giving them , otherwise they might be injured or die , it 's not enough just to tell them -- you need to show them , visually , through your demeanour , just how serious this situation is , and how powerful the storm might be . ` And that 's exactly what these interpreters are doing . Watching the video video of Mark Cave in action , he 's no more animated than he should be , and the information he gives is perfectly clear . In some ways , the way these interpreters go viral every time a storm comes is a good thing , in terms of raising public awareness of Deaf people -- who are often so hidden from wider view -- and of the language we use . ` What worries me is that some people think that the interpreters are doing something comical -- which they are n't . ` These skilled interpreters are n't making fun of the situation , or giving people at home a cheap laugh . They 're simply signing in the most expressive and powerful way they can in order to tell deaf people how they can remain safe . ' People on Twitter supportive of Mr Cave 's efforts managed to get the hastag #signguy trending . Some users used Mr Cave 's new-found popularity to have fun with Photoshop by manipulating his image . However some deaf campaigners criticised some of the Photoshop efforts as they diminished his message . Mr Cave said he was slightly surprised by his new-found fame : ` I 'm sort of a private person . I 'd rather not be in the spotlight , but I know this is such an important thing to do , and I feel confident I can do a good job . ` I 'm just hoping to fly under the radar and nobody will look at me afterwards . ' Following Friday 's storms , some 700 troops have been placed on standby to help with cleanup efforts . Premier Palaszczuk said : ` At this stage , everyone is breathing a deep sigh of relief that there has been no loss of life . ' Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk , left , said it was amazing there had been no loss of life . However , most properties in the northern Queensland towns of Rockhampton and Yeppoon had been left without power , she added . The worst of the rain would pass by Sunday as the storm is moving quickly back out to sea , the weather bureau said . In Rockhampton , long queues snaked out of the only fuel station left with the power to run its petrol pumps , as people flocked to refill cars and get fuel to operate generators . Residents ducked fallen trees and power lines to gather at the few automatic cash machines still functioning . Heavy machinery was pressed into assist efforts to clear debris on the road to Yeppoon , the coastal town hit hardest by Marcia , but fallen power lines left many roads impassable . In northern Australia , teams were heading to two communities on the remote islands of Goulburn and Elcho to weigh up damage after Cyclone Lam , packing wind speeds ranging up to 160mph , began to lash the Northern Territory late on Thursday . | Mark Cave was warning deaf people about the storm threatening Australia . He was appearing with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk . Twitter followers reacted positively to Mr Cave 's animated sign language . One Twitter user asked expectantly whether Sign Guy was married . Others suggested that he should possibly be made Queenland 's Premier . | [[445, 496], [198, 290]] |
A pilot who ejected from a US fighter jet moments before it smashed to the ground radioed a colleague to say : ` Dude , I 'm getting out ' . The pilot bailed out of his $ 30million F15-D fighter jet , from RAF Lakenheath , at 6,000 ft before the aircraft crashed into a field just yard from houses near Spalding , Lincolnshire , last October . Documents on the crash show he ejected after the plane went into a flat spin , where the aircraft rotates on its belly making almost impossible to recover from , at 15,000 ft. Scroll down for video . Crash : The pilot radioed to say ` dude , I 'm getting out ' moments before bailing out of this $ 30million F15-D above a field in Lincolnshire , bringing it down just yards from some houses . A technical sergeant , who was sitting in the back seat of another jet , said he was left ` very shaken ' . In transcripts of an interview he gave investigators , he said : ` After 6,000 ft , number 2 -LSB- the pilot from the crashed jet -RSB- basically said ` Dude , I 'm getting out ' . ' The information was revealed in documents released after a BBC Freedom of Information request . Bang : The pilot ejected after the craft went into a flat spin , where the plane rotates on its belly , at 15,000 ft . An Accident Investigation Board report into the crash is yet to be released . The MOD 's clean-up bill for the crash was last week revealed to be # 393,235 . The USAF will cover 75 per cent of the cost . The pilot , who had been on a training exercise at the tie , escaped the accident with minor injuries . | Pilot radioed with message seconds before ejecting from $ 30million craft . F15-D came down in fields in Lincolnshire just yards away from houses . Clean-up bill cost nearly # 400,000 , with US Air Force meeting most of cost . | [[0, 7], [12, 89], [0, 37], [75, 108], [141, 198], [372, 398], [586, 602], [613, 657], [1131, 1164], [242, 311], [586, 590], [690, 736], [1401, 1446]] |
A former chairman of the Falls Church Democratic Party charged with molesting two young girls is accused of plotting to have them killed before they testified against him during his trial . Michael Gardner , 50 , from Falls Church , Virginia , is said to have approached an inmate in 2013 about finding a hit man to kill the young girls . The inmate he contacted notified police in January about their multiple conversations , according to court documents . In a letter , presented during a pretrial motion , the inmate said he told Gardner his friend could help with his ` three problems ' that he had ` pre-trial ' - which allegedly referred to the two girls and an unspecified third issue . It has not been revealed whether the lives of the girls , who were aged nine and ten at the time of the assault , are in danger but police said the potential threats were taken seriously . Michael Gardner -LRB- left pictured with his wife Robin , right -RRB- , 50 , from Virginia charged with molesting two young girls is accused of plotting to have them killed before they testified against him at his molestation trial . He is said to have approached an inmate in 2013 about finding a hit man to kill the young girls , and that inmate notified police in January , according to court documents . One of the victim 's mothers said the new allegations were ` unbelievable ' , according to WUSA9 . Ana Down , a friend of the victim 's families , said : ` They 're being terrorized over and over and over again and now , with these new allegations , it 's beyond belief . ' Following a polygraph test the inmate took , he revealed Gardner had also targeted a detective and the two prosecutors as potential murder victims . During the pretrial motion , a letter from the inmate to Gardner was quoted saying : ' I want you to know I have n't forgotten what we 've discussed . The friend you asked me to contact to see if he could help with the `` three problems '' you have pre-trial will be passing through VA on a FL to NY `` run '' . ' ` Get back to me right away because I do n't -LSB- want -RSB- his visiting you to interfere with Robin and the kids -LSB- sic -RSB- anticipated visit . ' In 2011 , Gardner was convicted of molesting two girls during his daughter 's slumber party for her tenth birthday , according to the Washington Post . He was sentenced to 22 years in prison before the conviction was overturned by Virginia 's Supreme Court that ruled the trial judge stopped the defense attorney from asking character witnesses about Gardner . He was later released and granted a new trial . In 2011 , Gardner was convicted of molesting two girls during his daughter 's slumber party for her tenth birthday and sentenced to 22 years in prison - but the conviction was overturned . He was arrested last October for molesting a young girl under the age of 13 who is also a family member . His wife Robin -LRB- right -RRB- is set to testify against him in a pretrial hearing . He was arrested again last October for allegedly abusing another young girl in 2009 who was under the age of 13 at the time , and is also a family member , according to WJLA . Gardner 's attorney Chris Liebig is wanted to stand on trial by prosecutors to testify about the revelations in the case . Liebig believes the informant is a ` professional snitch ' and said Gardner denies the allegations . Robin Gardner , his wife and former mayor of Falls Church , is set to testify on Monday in a pretrial hearing concerning the most recent molestation allegations her husband faces involving their relative . Gardner 's trial is scheduled to begin on March 4 , but next week a judge is going to determine how the new allegations impact the case . | Michael Gardner , 50 , from Falls Church , VA approached inmate in 2013 about finding hit man . Gardner was convicted in 2011 for molesting two girls during his daughter 's slumber party for her birthday - conviction was overturned . In a letter , inmate said he told Gardner his friend could help with his ` three problems ' he had ` pre-trial ' It was also revealed the two prosecutors and a detective were potential murder victims . He was arrested again in October for allegedly abusing a young girl under age 13 who is also family member . | [[190, 230], [233, 241], [244, 312], [190, 197], [289, 338], [1117, 1188], [21, 93], [0, 54], [68, 96], [2182, 2189], [2192, 2296], [2373, 2438], [2748, 2779], [2601, 2608], [2623, 2705], [2780, 2782], [2809, 2855], [458, 469], [509, 590], [596, 679], [605, 616], [625, 693], [1714, 1740], [1743, 1796], [1865, 1875], [1880, 1950], [1865, 1875], [1900, 1953], [1565, 1607], [1610, 1713], [2780, 2835], [2780, 2782], [2809, 2855], [2853, 2855], [2860, 2885], [3030, 3037], [3052, 3056], [3061, 3096], [2973, 2975], [3008, 3056]] |
You 'd be forgiven for thinking that paying for excess baggage on skiing holidays would ensure guests leave with everything they arrived with . But ski resorts have seen a record amount of lost property this season with some bizarre items left behind beggaring belief , according to one specialist tour operator . Crystal Ski Holidays has compiled a lost property inventory from December to January that ranges from predictable apparel such as goggles and long johns to dentures and a frightening number of mankinis . Not a pretty sight : A tour operator says ski resorts have found 13 forgotten ` manikinis ' since December . Staff at resorts found 13 mankinis left behind in guests ' rooms this season alone . Three pairs of Spanx , two unwrapped Christmas presents , a customised flute , a set of dentures and a life-size cutout of EastEnders character Lucy Beale , played by actress Hetti Bywater , have also been discovered . The list of items includes 98 Santa hats , 756 empty bottles of alcohol and a walking stick . Crystal Ski Holidays has discovered a myriad of bizarre items left by guests , including 17 selfie sticks . The strange list included a life-size cutout of actress Hetti Bywater -LRB- left -RRB- and a child 's doll -LRB- right -RRB- . 12 Pairs of ski goggles . 13 Mankinis . 1 Lucy Beal life-size cut out . 1 flute . 1 Set of dentures . 17 Selfie sticks . 1 Fire constabulary badge . 15 Pairs of long Johns . 1 Walking stick . 3 Pairs of spanx . 98 Santa hats . 4 Christmas Jumpers . 756 Empty bottles of alcohol . 2 Unwrapped Christmas Presents . 1 Bag of nail polishes . Source : Crystal Ski Holidays . A spokesperson for Crystal Ski Holidays said : ` With our resorts accommodating more than several hundred-thousand guests this season , its unsurprising that so much lost property was left behind , however some of the more bizarre items have caused disbelief for our staff . ` We expect a number of ski-related items to be left behind , but the life-size cut out of Lucy Beale was somewhat of a surprise , especially as none of our staff saw `` her '' entering the chalet . ` We can confirm she was still in good condition when we found her . ' The spokesperson added : ` What has been interesting in the finds is that you can start to track the trends of our customers . ` Despite Borat being released in the cinema nearly 10 years ago , the mankini is still a `` style '' trend , and the selfie stick , which was touted as the `` must-have '' Christmas present was obviously not popular with 17 of our customers . ' A similar study by travel website SkyScanner investigated the unusual things left behind on planes . It found that passengers had discarded or forgotten to take with them a wedding ring , trombone , false teeth and even a fridge . | Operators say a record amount of lost property has been left behind . Crystal Ski Holidays has recovered a number of eccentric items this season . List includs Spanx , Christmas jumpers , dentures and a flute . | [[144, 238], [220, 238], [270, 313], [1025, 1086], [770, 788], [903, 930]] |
A Canadian automobile executive imprisoned in Cuba on corruption charges for more than three years was released today - only five months into the 15-year jail sentence he was given in September . Cy Tokmakjian , 74 , had his case ended by Cuba 's government who called it a demonstration of the fight against bribery , and critics said it was a warning against doing business in the country . The executive , who is owner of Ontario-based Tokmakjian Group , was serving jail time after his arrest in a 2011 anti-graft drive that swept up Cuban officials and foreign business executives from at least five nations . Cy Tokmakjian -LRB- above -RRB- , 74 , a Canadian automobile executive who was imprisoned in Cuba on corruption charges for more than three years was released today - only five months into his 15-year jail sentence . ` Cy returns home in good health , fantastic spirits , and is looking forward to spending time with his family which includes three loving children and seven excited grandchildren , ' said his lawyer Barry Papazian . The case was seen by some as a loose end in the US/Cuba deal late last year that led to the release of three Cuban intelligence agents in exchange for US contractor Alan Gross and CIA spy Rolando Sarraff Trujillo . The executive , who is owner of Ontario-based Tokmakjian Group -LRB- above the Ontario office -RRB- , was serving jail time after his arrest in a 2011 anti-graft drive that swept up Cuban officials and foreign business executives from at least five nations . Canada and the Vatican hosted key talks during in 18 months of negotiations leading up to the exchange , which was accompanied by a joint move to restore full diplomatic relations between the countries . It was not revealed by Canadian officials on whether the deal boosted their efforts to win freedom for Tokmakjian , and no immediate reason was given for his sudden release . The company statement made no mention of two Canadian aides from the Tokmakjian Group who were also convicted and sentenced to 12 and eight years . They had been under house arrest throughout the trial and while their convictions were being appealed . Fourteen Cubans were also convicted and sentenced to terms ranging from six to 20 years in a case that strained Cuba 's relations with Canada , a major trading partner , and which could deter foreigners from investing with the communist government . His family said his prosecution was an excuse to seize his Ontario-based Tokmakjian Group 's $ 100 million in assets in Cuba . Tokmakjian 's case ended by Cuba 's government who called it a demonstration of the fight against bribery , and critics said it was a warning against doing business in the country -LRB- above local residents in Old Havana , Cuba -RRB- . Some potential investors in Cuba said the case made them wary of Cuba 's drive to draw billions in new foreign investment . Foreign business people have long considered payoffs ranging from a free meal to cash deposits in overseas accounts to be an unavoidable cost of doing business in Cuba . They have skeptically greeted government assertions that rooting out rampant corruption is among the country 's highest priorities . | Cy Tokmakjian , 74 , was arrested in 2011 on corruption charges ; he was given jail sentence in September . His case was ended by Cuba 's government who called it a demonstration of fight against bribery . No immediate reason was given for his sudden release . Tokmakjian returns in ` good spirits ' and looks forward to spending time with family . | [[0, 167], [159, 195], [393, 406], [458, 523], [652, 685], [690, 734], [1264, 1279], [1366, 1431], [196, 209], [217, 257], [239, 257], [262, 316], [2531, 2577], [2559, 2577], [2582, 2636], [1843, 1901], [834, 836], [891, 942]] |
A mentally ill man suspected of burning down his neighborhood 's adult film store to eradicate porn is being charged with arson . Mitchell Hapner , 41 , worked as a hair dresser about a mile from Hollywood Nights before it was completely gutted by a fire on Wednesday afternoon . Police say that he told them he was trying to ` eradicate ' porn . Scroll down for video . Mitchell Hapner , 41 , is charged with burning down the Hollywood Nights sex shop in Kalamazoo , Michigan and said that he wanted to ` eradicate ' porn in his neighborhood . A man with an axe , thought to be Hapner , was seen leaving the building during the fire . Hapner , who is also charged with fleeing police , admitted to police that he was behind the blaze , according to MLive.com . Witnesses of the fire reported seeing a man leave in a silver Jaguar , which police later tried to stop . The car reached speeds of 65mph in 35mph zones before crashing into another vehicle , according to police . Hapner 's family wrote a statement Friday saying that they had been trying to get help for his mental illness for years , but were stopped by a broken mental health system , according to WOOD TV . They said they ` were saddened to learn that Mitch was responsible for the arson at Hollywood Nights , but the news did not surprise us ' . A man with an axe was seen leaving the scene of the fire and police later tracked down Hapner in his Jaguar . Hapner , who has previously said that he received prophecies from God , worked at a hair salon about a mile away from the Hollywood Nights store . In previous encounters with police he has said that he had received a ` prophecy from God ' . He had been ordered to mental health treatment two years ago . Last September he said that he backed a car into his father 's house because he was acting on ` God 's word ' and was ordered to treatment for 90 days . At Friday 's arraignment , Hapner 's bond was set at $ 250,000 on the condition that he undergoes a mental health evaluation . He said he objected to the evaluation . Third degree arson in Michigan is punishable by up to ten years in prison . He is next set to appear in court on March 10 . The owners of the store set up a GoFundMe page to help rebuild their ` family business ' before the page was later disabled . Their shop was uninsured before its roof collapsed Wednesday and they planned to raise $ 300,000 . No one was injured in the fire . Hapner 's bond was set at $ 250,000 after he was charged with fleeing police and third degree arson , which is punishable by up to ten years in prison . The owners of the sex shop created a GoFundMe page to ask for donations for their uninsured shop before the page was later disabled . | Mitchell Hapner , 41 , worked as hair dresser a mile from Hollywood Nights . Witnesses saw man with axe leave store in Kalamazoo , Michigan . Hapner has history of mental illness , and said he received prophecies . He drove 65mph in 35mph zones when police tried to pull him over . Sex shop was uninsured ; owners started GoFundMe page for donations . | [[130, 145], [153, 279], [1423, 1429], [1436, 1450], [1456, 1569], [1423, 1429], [1451, 1569], [545, 562], [588, 635], [1313, 1380], [1423, 1429], [1436, 1450], [1456, 1569], [1423, 1429], [1451, 1569], [1570, 1659], [1617, 1659], [868, 951], [2171, 2270], [2202, 2257], [2260, 2275], [2297, 2347], [2582, 2678], [2617, 2694]] |
Wandering around National Trust properties , with their tree-lined drives , gilded drawing rooms and 20ft dining tables dressed with Sèvres porcelain , you may dream of living in one yourself . Well , what 's stopping you ? The National Trust lets about 5,000 properties . Initially , the lease is for six months , but they can be extended to ten or 20 years . Competition to secure one is fierce , especially for custodian tenancies . These are for houses that are of historic or architectural interest , and in return for opening the house on certain days , the charity reduces the tenant 's rent . Custodians : David Scott with dog Annie at The Homewood which was designed by Patrick Gwynne in 1938 . Accountant David Scott and his publisher partner Louise Cavanagh have lived at The Homewood , a modernist house near Esher , Surrey , with their daughter Isabella and border collie Annie since 2007 . The 1938 house was designed by architect Patrick Gwynne . Influenced by Le Corbusier , Gwynne designed houses throughout the South , and was also responsible for such diverse buildings as the Serpentine Bar and Kitchen in London 's Hyde Park and Burtonwood service station on the M62 in Cheshire . ` There were 60 applicants at the start , ' says David . ` But a lot fell away when they realised the scale of responsibilities . ' After seven rounds of interviews , his family was deemed suitable to be responsible for accommodating 2,500 visitors a year to the house . Hackhurst Farm , Surrey : MI5 whistleblower David Shayler squatted in the 16th Century home near Dorking . Rent is # 2,500 a month . South Cottage , Cumbria : This two-bedroom cottage , attached to St Bees Lighthouse , will cost you # 550 a month . ` We have a 30-strong army of fantastic volunteers to steward the house and help with the garden , but we have to interview , select and train them . ` We 're open from April to October and hold a pre-season party for them every year . ` We have to pay for a cleaner , a gardener and all the gardening equipment . The winter power bills are # 35 a day -- the house has 5,000 sq ft of single glazing -- and we pay two lots of council tax since there 's also an unstaffed staff flat on the site . ' David and Louise both work from home : ` It would be impossible if we did n't , ' explains David . ` I need to be on site nine days out of ten when we 're open , here for when the Trust sends workmen or restorers , and present for all the power , alarm and tree inspections . ' The six-acre garden and five rooms are open to the public . ` It 's tough if you 're ill . You have to cross from the bedroom to the kitchen through a public area , ' laughs David . Custodian tenanted properties are furnished . The Homewood has important pieces such as a Patrick Gwynne sofa , an Eames recliner , and metal chairs by William Plunkett , who designed furniture for the QE2 . Bellister Castle , Northumberland : Seven-bedroom castle , overlooks South Tyne Valley - a snip at # 1,500 a month . Woolbeding , West Sussex : Seven-bedroom , three-reception-room manor house costs # 4,500 a month . Not all lettings require tenants to open properties to the public . There are also standard tenancies , and there are about 40 properties to rent in this category , ranging from tiny cottages in national parks that will set you back less than the rent on a London flat , to Bellister Castle in Northumberland . Some properties come with a whiff of scandal attached . In 2009 , MI5 whistleblower David Shayler and other squatters were evicted from the 16th Century Hackhurst Farm in Surrey , which can now be rented for # 2,500 a month . ` It 's set in wonderful open countryside , ' says Andrea Jones , Hackhurst 's departing tenant . ` Over the fence I can see Belted Galloway cattle on one side and sheep and pasture land on the other . The Trust is a great landlord . I was proud to be a tenant . ' | The National Trust lets 5,000 properties with leases starting at six months . Tenants ' rent is reduced in return for hosting open days at the homes . Among architectural and historical properties are some hit by scandal . Farm where MI5 whistleblower squatted is among those for rent now . National Trust homes to rent are advertised via nationaltrust.org.uk , on property website Rightmove , and through the Trust 's regional offices . | [[224, 272], [273, 282], [285, 312], [510, 557], [560, 600], [3415, 3459]] |
A woman accused of killing a British student after injecting her with industrial-grade silicone has gone on trial accused of murder in America . Claudia Aderotimi died in 2011 after travelling from her home in London to Philadelphia to have silicone injections because she wanted a bigger bottom . But Padge Victoria Windslowe , 42 , is accused of using a mix of industrial-grade silicone and glue that spread to Ms Aderotimi 's brain and lungs , causing heart failure and killing her . Charged : Windslowe is accused of killing British student Claudia Aderotimi after injecting her with industrial-grade silicone that caused heart failure . Tragic : Claudia Aderotimi , from London , died in February 2011 after receiving a silicone injection in her buttocks in her pursuit of a bigger bottom . Accused : Though she had no medical training , Windslowe -LRB- above -RRB- would charge up to # 1,200 per injection . Windslowe - a transgender rapper known as ` Black Madam ' - is now on trial for third-degree murder in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court . Ms Aderotimi , 20 , believed a ` bigger booty ' would help her appear in more music videos and further her career as a dancer . The Thames Valley University student developed chest pains and struggled for breath 12 hours after she had the illegal injections at a budget hotel . She was rushed to hospital but could not be saved . An examination found the silicone filler had leaked into her bloodstream , leading to heart failure . It is believed Windslowe treated her with cheap ` industrial ' silicone , normally used as a sealant , rather than medical-grade material used in breast implant surgery . Windslowe , who does not have an injecting license , then allegedly closed the wounds with glue and cotton balls . When Ms Aderotimi complained of chest . pains , Windslowe allegedly told her to drink more fluids and to call an . ambulance if needed . At the pre-trial hearing , Windslowe boasted of the quality of her work and told the judge ; ' I am the Michelangelo of buttocks injections ... A lot of people came to me . My work spoke for itself . ' Police say that Windslowe fled the hotel room after Aderotimi started having trouble breathing during ' a touch-up , ' which was intended as part of her birthday celebrations . Flirt : Padge Victoria Windslowe -LRB- left -RRB- flirted with Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Carlos Vega -LRB- right -RRB- during her murder trial . Unlicensed : Windslowe is also charged with practicing medicine without a license and aggravated assault for an injection she gave another exotic dancer . A coroner has testified that the industrial-grade silicone spread to her lungs and brain and caused a pulmonary embolism . Though she had no medical training , Windslow would charge clients up to # 1,200 per injection . The hearing was held to discuss the defence 's request to have the trial aborted as one of the prosecution 's key witnesses has stated she will not travel from London to Philadelphia to testify . Theresa Gyamfi was present on February 11 , 2011 , when Claudia Aderotimi allegedly received a silicone injection in her buttocks from Windslowe . The judge ruled that Gyamfi 's testimony from a 2012 preliminary hearing could be read to the jury . Windslowe is also charged with practicing medicine without a license and aggravated assault for an injection she gave exotic dancer Shurkia King at another ` pumping party ' . King was admitted to the hospital with difficulty breathing and vomiting blood after receiving an injection . The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Windslowe flirted with Assistant District Attorney Carlos Vega and then ` cooed ' at her attorney , David S. Rudenstein and said : ` I 'm very happy with you , Mr. Rudenstein . You made my day a delight . ' Rudenstein replied : ` Well , that 's good . ' The trial will resume on Monday . | Claudia Aderotimi , from London , died in 2011 following silicone injection . She suffered heart failure following procedure in Philadelphia hotel room . Padge Victoria Windslowe accused of using silicone for machines . The transgender rapper now facing charge of third-degree murder . | [[145, 260], [497, 613], [642, 648], [685, 795], [642, 648], [651, 668], [707, 795], [3072, 3162], [3519, 3549], [302, 326], [329, 397], [1483, 1554], [0, 144], [914, 946], [974, 1050]] |
Tens of thousands of North Koreans have been forced to work overseas in slave conditions in order to feed money back to Pyongyang to buy luxuries for Kim Jong-Un , a new report reveals . The impoverished labourers have been found working on sweltering construction sites in the Middle East , in deadly mines where locals refuse to go , or in a chain of Pyongyang restaurants . Human rights campaigners say Kim 's greed for the finer things in life , and his mbitions building projects for Pyongyang , mean the practice is on the rise as the need for steady cash rises . Scroll down for video . North Korean workers were found toiling on the Lusail City construction site in Doha , Qatar , due to host the 2022 World Cup . Asked why they were there , one said ` to earn money for our government ' The workers are often paid as little as 300 roubles , or # 3.18 , per day with most of this confiscated from them , according to a report by the North Korean Strategy Center . They are ferried to and from work by bus , are kept under armed guard , and at night are locked away in safe houses so they can not escape , the report says . While the practice has been commonly employed to raise money for the cash-strapped communist nation since the 70s , it is on the rise again thanks to Kim 's greed for luxury good . Ahn Myeong-chul , head of Seoul-based human rights group NK Watch , told the New York Times : ' -LSB- Pyongyang -RSB- is exploiting their labour and salaries to fatten the private coffers of Kim Jong-Un . ' ` We suspect that Kim is using some of the money to buy luxury good for his elite followers and finance the recent building boom in Pyongyang that he has launched to show off his leadership . ' Pyong Yang restaurant in Phnom Penh , Cambodia , just one of a chain of similar restaurants in the far east believed to be staffed by Office 39 workers . In 2014 a group of 50 North Koreans were found helping to build Lusail City , the lavish development in the Doha desert , Qatar , which will eventually host the 2022 World Cup final . According to the Guardian , the men work tirelessly day and night , keep less than 10 per cent of the meager wage they earn , and have been provided with a room to rest in on site so they do n't have to leave when taking breaks . They are contracted out by Office 39 , a shady North Korean fundraising outfit that has exported as many as 100,000 such workers in recent years . Russia has been named as the biggest recipient of North Korean labour with at least 20,000-25 ,000 workers in the country . There were an estimated 15,000 workers in the Middle East and the same number in South East Asia . China and Africa had up to 8,000 each . A North Korean was also killed working in a coal mine in Sarawak , Malaysia , last year , after which another 46 were discovered working on the site . Defending the decision to employ them , deputy home minister Datuk Jaafar said they were ` brave , dedicated and tough ' and willing to do jobs local labourers considered too dangerous . | Workers found toiling on building sites , in mines , and in restaurants . Contracted out by Office 39 , a fundraising arm of North Korean regime . Campaigners say practice is rising due to Kim 's desire for luxury goods . | [[187, 289], [594, 721], [2281, 2317], [2318, 2359], [2365, 2427], [377, 447], [1521, 1660]] |
It is known for its stunning skyline . And this week , Manhattan , New York , was perhaps even more picturesque as the so-called ` Siberian Express ' swept across the borough . The arctic blast , which has now been joined by a new winter storm , barreled into the region on Friday , bringing sub-zero temperatures , snow and ice . And as these photos show , its effects were magical from an aerial perspective - with the city 's Central Park blanketed in a pristine sheet of snow . The images , taken by Getty photographer Spencer Platt at the blast 's peak , include stunning scenes of the park and a frozen-over Hudson River . Scroll down for video . Magical : This photo , captured by CBS , shows ice floes surrounding skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan , including One World Trade Center . Stunning : The ` Siberian Express ' swept into Manhattan , New York , on Friday , bringing sub-zero temperatures , snow and ice to the region . And as these aerial photos show , its effects were magical - with the city 's Central Park blanketed in a pristine sheet of snow -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Snowy : This images , captured by Getty photographer Spencer Platt at the blast 's peak , shows Central Park from an aerial perspective . Iced over : The pictures also include stunning scenes of a frozen-over Hudson River . Above , ice floes are pictured on the water 's surface . Difficult journey : A tugboat tries to negotiate ice floes on the water 's surface as the early morning sun shines over nearby skyscrapers . Record : The temperature was so cold it dropped to just two degrees in NYC on Friday - breaking the 1950 record low of seven degrees . In several , tugboats are pictured attempting to negotiate ice floes on the river 's surface as the morning sun shines over Lower Manhattan . The temperature was so cold it dropped to just two degrees in New York City on Friday morning - breaking the 1950 record low of seven degrees . Tourist attractions , including Central Park and Fifth Avenue , were virtually empty , with residents and those visiting the city choosing to stay indoors . And New York City was n't the only region to see record-breaking temperatures . On Friday morning , at least 72 records were recorded , from Marquette , Michigan -LRB- -26 degrees -RRB- to Miami -LRB- 42 degrees -RRB- . Lynchburg , Virginia , even saw a bone-chilling minus 11 degrees - a new all-time record low . The sub-zero temperatures transformed a fountain in Letchworth State Park , New York , into a 50-foot ` ice volcano ' , caused the Niagara Falls to partially freeze over and led to 40-foot snow piles in the streets of Boston . The latter has inspired some locals to jump from their windows onto the snowbanks . Deserted : Tourist attractions , such as Central Park -LRB- pictured -RRB- , were virtually empty , with residents and visitors choosing to stay indoors . Blanketed in the white stuff : And New York City was n't the only region to see record-breaking temperatures . On Friday morning , at least 72 records were recorded , from Marquette , Michigan -LRB- -26 degrees -RRB- to Miami -LRB- 42 degrees -RRB- . Above , another pretty aerial shot of Central Park . Drifting : Ice floes are pictured along Manhattan 's East River on Friday as the so-called ` Siberian Express ' barreled into New York City . Scenic : While the ` Siberian Express ' resulted in striking scenes , it also led to the deaths of at least 20 people from hypothermia , the Weather Channel reported . The toll does not include anyone from New York . Above , more ice floes are pictured on the Hudson River . Dramatic : ` This week ranks among the most intense arctic outbreaks so far in the 21st century for the eastern U.S. , and it is certainly one of the most impressively cold air masses we 've seen this late in winter , ' meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said . Above , George Washington Bridge . But while the ` Siberian Express ' resulted in striking scenes , it also led to the deaths of at least 20 people from hypothermia , the Weather Channel reported . The toll includes nine people in Tennessee , six in Pennsylvania , two in Illinois and one in each of Indiana , Ohio and Kentucky , CBS reported . Meanwhile , residents in Toronto , Canada , are still mourning the death of three-year-old Elijah Marsh , who wandered out into the extreme cold dressed in no clothes and succumbed to the freezing conditions . More than $ 100,000 has already been raised in donations for the toddler 's funeral . ` This week ranks among the most intense arctic outbreaks so far in the 21st century for the eastern U.S. , and it is certainly one of the most impressively cold air masses we 've seen this late in the winter season , coming only a month before the spring equinox , ' senior meteorologist Nick Wiltgen said . It comes as a new arctic blast - labeled ` Winter Storm Pandora ' by meteorologists - is poised to strike vast parts of the country on Saturday , bringing another round of heavy snow , freezing rain and treacherous ice to areas from Missouri to the mid-Atlantic , and as far south as Alabama and Georgia . Incredible : Heavy snow and treachorous ice cover Central Park , which plummeted to a record low of two degrees on Friday morning . Hudson River : It comes as a new arctic blast - labeled ` Winter Storm Pandora ' by meteorologists - is poised to strike vast parts of the country on Saturday , bringing another round of heavy snow , freezing rain and treacherous ice to widespread areas . Above , more ice floes . Frigid weather : The band of air could plunge parts of the country into deep freezes that have n't been felt since the mid-1990s , the National Weather Service said . Up to six inches of snow - adding to previous snowfall - could be seen in eastern Ohio Valley and upstate New York . Picturesque : The ` Siberian Express ' phenomenon was given its name because the winds came in from Russia and traveled over the Arctic Circle , pushing frigid air into Canada and the United States . Above , ice floes along the Hudson River near the George Washington Bridge . A frosty sight : This beautiful shot , taken by photographer Spencer Platt , depicts ice floes on the Hudson River in Manhattan , New York . The band of air could plunge parts of the country into deep freezes that have n't been felt since the mid-1990s , the National Weather Service said . Up to six inches of snow - adding to previous snowfall - could be seen in eastern Ohio Valley and upstate New York , according to the Weather Channel . Bruce Sullivan , a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service , said : ` Higher amounts -LSB- of snow -RSB- over the next two days will probably be across southern Indiana and Illinois and eastward through Ohio into western Pennsylvania . That 's where it looks like the jackpot will be . ' The ` Siberian Express ' phenomenon was given its name because the winds came in from Russia and traveled over the Arctic Circle , pushing frigid air into Canada and the United States . On Friday , Washington 's Reagan National Airport saw a record low temperature of just six degrees . This beat a 119-year-old record low for the day of eight degrees . In Pennsylvania , temperatures dipped to minus 18 in New Castle and six below zero in Pittsburgh - both records . A record low was also set at New Jersey 's Newark Liberty International Airport -LRB- one degree -RRB- , USA Today reported . | Spectacular pictures , captured by photographer Spencer Platt , show effects of ` Siberian Express ' on Manhattan . Feature Central Park blanketed in pristine sheet of snow and tugboats negotiating ice floes on the Hudson River . Temperature was so cold on Friday it fell to just two degrees in NYC - breaking the 1950 record of seven degrees . 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Channel 4 is facing calls to cancel the follow-up to controversial series Benefits Street after claims it will spark racial tensions . The broadcaster is due to show Immigration Street on Tuesday night , but the local MP and police and crime commissioner have called for it to be scrapped . The fly-on-the-wall documentary follows residents on Derby Road , Southampton , including pub landlord Barrie Short . In the last census , only 17 per cent of people in the area described themselves as White British . Immigration Street set in Derby Road , Southampton , is due to be broadcast on Channel 4 on Tuesday night . Channel 4 had commissioned a series of six episodes , but it has been cut to a one-hour programme after filming was interrupted by angry residents pelting the crew with eggs and flour . In advertising , the programme makers claimed the street is known locally as ` The Jungle ' . Residents raised concerns the show will stigmatise the area . Many put up posters to discourage filming during the summer , and held a protest outside Channel 4 's London headquarters . In an open letter to the broadcaster , community leaders including MP Alan Whitehead and police and crime commissioner Simon Hayes called for the ` ill-named and ill-advised ' programme to be stopped . Featured : Landlord Barrie Short is set to appear in the show . The letter said the street is a ` harmonious , open , thriving , successful and diverse community ' and residents ` do not want -LSB- it -RSB- to be stigmatised or damaged ' . It accused the production team of ` reluctance to work constructively with the local community and us ' . Dr Whitehead , a Labour MP , said last night : ` The residents never wanted this programme to be foisted upon them . ` It has been a misconceived idea from the start . I wrote to all the householders ... and 95 per cent said they did not think the programme was a good idea and did not want to take part . ` Most of the families are second , third or fourth generation of immigrants in Southampton and take considerable exception to being branded as Immigration Street ... I think to turn up from nowhere and label the street in this way was always a mistake . ' A spokesman for Channel 4 said last night : ` Immigration is too important an issue for debate about it to be silenced . ` A wide range of the people on Derby Road were happy to share their stories with us and ... the programme does nothing to promote racial tension , but honestly observes lives in a diverse community ... Residents are watching their contributions before the programme is screened as planned at 10pm on Tuesday . ' j.stevens@dailymail.co.uk . | Channel 4 is facing calls to cancel Immigration Street ahead of broadcast . Local MP , police and crime commissioner called for it to be scrapped . Fear it could spark racial tensions on Derby Road , Southampton . In census only 17 per cent in area described themselves as white British . Six episodes had been commissioned , but cut to one-hour programme . Crew filming show were pelted with eggs by angry residents . | [[0, 89], [208, 290], [1122, 1167], [1083, 1119], [1168, 1268], [90, 134], [409, 427], [430, 508], [617, 668], [671, 728], [694, 780], [694, 780], [748, 802]] |
A man who escaped from a minimum security prison in Mississippi 35 years ago and was captured living in Utah has now been returned to Mississippi to serve out the remainder of his sentence , officials said on Friday . Sam Gene Harris , 62 , was sentenced in 1979 to six years in prison for burglary and possession of burglary tools , the Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a statement . He escaped from the Forrest County Community Work Center in southern Mississippi the following year , 1980 , the department said . Mississippi authorities learned of Harris 's whereabouts from the FBI , the state 's prisons department said . Back to prison , buddy : Sam Gene Harris had escaped from two jails in Oregon before escaping the Forrest County Community Work Center in southern Mississippi in 1980 . In January , 35 years later , police found him living in a tiny Utah town and arrested him -LRB- left -RRB- . On Friday , he was returned to prison in Mississippi -LRB- right -RRB- . He was extradited from Utah on Sunday . Before his arrest in January , Harris had lived in Wellington , a town of 1,600 people about 100 miles southeast of Salt Lake City , for 23 years , KSL-TV quoted a local sheriff as saying . During his decades on the run , Harris had come into contact with law enforcement and had used aliases , said Mississippi Department of Corrections spokeswoman Grace Fisher . He has lived under at least 10 different names , and has escaped from two other jails in Oregon . He also has a criminal history in Florida and Georgia , including charges for theft and assaulting an officer . At the time of his arrest , Harris was living as Wayne Stevens in a small house on a main road . An FBI bulletin about wanted people tipped off Utah police to his identity . Police had been staking out his home trying to get an idea of the property 's layout when they saw Harris walking across the street . They decided to pounce and arrested him . Minimum security : Sam Harris escaped from the Forrest County Community Work Center in southern Mississippi . Here the facility is seen how it looks today . Harris was returned there Friday . Harris tried to convince police they had nabbed the wrong man , however fingerprints proved otherwise . He also said he had suffered a serious brain injury a few years prior and had memory problems . Exact details about his escape are sketchy because it was so long ago . However Harris remained on wanted persons lists . Interestingly , Harris will not incur additional prison time for his escape because fleeing from a community work center was at the time a misdemeanor , the department said in its statement . He will be eligible for release in 2018 . | Sam Gene Harris was sentenced to six years prison for burglary in 1979 . He escaped from Forrest County Community Work Center in 1980 . Utah police found him in the tiny Utah town of Wellington last month . He was living under Wayne Stevens , and 10 other names . On Friday Harris was extradited to Mississippi to serve his sentence . He will be eligible for release in 2018 . | [[218, 233], [241, 331], [0, 76], [81, 108], [0, 63], [109, 116], [131, 188], [0, 66], [113, 188], [398, 497], [657, 662], [665, 808], [1976, 2066], [2487, 2493], [2547, 2591], [2568, 2607], [0, 76], [81, 108], [809, 819], [822, 836], [839, 882], [1397, 1443], [1607, 1632], [1635, 1703], [0, 63], [109, 116], [131, 188], [0, 66], [113, 188], [919, 991], [2114, 2148], [2663, 2704]] |
Popular Australian label sass & bide returned to British turf on Friday night - and all eyes were on creative director Anthony Cuthbertson as he made his design debut . Taking over from former founders and designers , Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton , Cuthbertson - whose CV includes consulting work for Victoria Beckham and Mulberry - certainly had big shoes to fill . The AW15 collection , Mojo-Kico , was rebellious and effervescent - and proved that Cuthbertson can design with aplomb . Scroll down for video . Australian fashion favourite sass & bide 's AW15 collection was bold and fresh thanks to new creative director , Anthony Cuthbertson . Since taking over the design helm , it 's clear that Cuthbertson has stayed true to the classic appeal of the brand but injected his own touch . Thanks to Cuthbertson , the AW15 collection 's aesthetic has wandered toward an urban , tribal theme -LRB- just look to the gold mirrored-perspex embellishments fitted like armor-wear for evidence -RRB- . From silver struck elements to golden embroidered dresses and coats , sass & bide was targeting the urban warrior . Cuthbertson has clearly moved the label 's focus from evening to the everyday . Since taking over the design helm , it 's clear that Cuthbertson has stayed true to the classic appeal of the brand but injected his own touch . Sweeping pleated skirts , floating capes and fringe detailing added a much-needed fluidity to the otherwise structured silhouette , creating an unruly , edgy presence as each model sauntered by . From silver struck elements to golden embroidered dresses and coats , sass & bide was targeting the urban warrior . Sequined pieces broke up the almost exclusively black and white colour scheme , whilst staying within the realms of rock 'n' roll glamour . Silver and gold metallics were incorporated into casual pieces making a subtle appearance in daywear , where they were paired with soft knitwear and the softest of furs . Cuthbertson has clearly moved the label 's focus from evening to the everyday and by bringing the show back to London , he 'd succeeded in his vision to pay tribute to the founders of the label - and would n't they be proud . Sweeping pleated skirts , floating capes and fringe detailing added a much-needed fluidity . Lilah Parsons , Paula Goldstein , Chelsea Leyland , Amber Le Bon and Natalie Imbruglia sat front row . | Anthony Cuthbertson made his design debut . Mojo-Kico was rebellious and effervescent . Collection 's aesthetic has wandered toward an urban theme . | [[84, 168], [376, 395], [410, 443], [823, 907]] |
Rotherham Council spent # 2million on a ` personal vanity project ' to bring Dolly Parton to the town -- at the same time as child sex grooming by mainly Pakistani men was being ignored . Roger Stone , its council leader at the time , is a lifelong fan of the country singer and persuaded her to set up a children 's reading project . She visited the town amid great fanfare in 2007 to launch the scheme , which now looks likely to close . The project aimed to attract support from businesses to pay for every child under five to receive a book every month but the council struggled to find sponsors . ` Vanity project ' : Former Rotherham Council leader Roger Stone is a lifelong fan of the country singer and persuaded her to set up a children 's reading project . Above , Mr Stone with Dolly Parton in Rotherham in 2007 . Mr Stone , who resigned in August after a report heavily criticised the authority for the grooming scandal , had persuaded Miss Parton to be the Imagination Library scheme 's patron . Don Buxton , a campaigner in the town who obtained details of the scheme through the Freedom of Information Act , said : ` The Imagination Library is another one of those damaging , expensive , failed personal political vanity projects of the Roger Stone era . ' Emma Hoddinott , deputy leader of the Labour-dominated council , which is now to be run by government appointed commissioners after being branded unfit for purpose , said the future of the scheme is under review . Mr Stone is to be questioned next month by a Select Committee over failures by the council after more than 1,400 children were abused by gangs of mainly Pakistani men . Resignation : Mr Stone resigned from Rotherham Borough Council -LRB- headquarters pictured -RRB- in August after a report heavily criticised the authority for the grooming scandal . He was described as a ` sexist bully ' in a later report into its handling of the scandal . In 2007 , hundreds of businessmen and civic leaders were invited to the launch of the Imagination Library at Rotherham 's Magna science and technology centre . The launch , including a slap-up lunch , was rumoured to have cost more than # 10,000 , and Miss Parton , 69 , played guitar and sang a handful of her hits , including Jolene . She spoke to the visitors about her poor upbringing and her resulting passion for reading . Worth an estimated # 110million , Parton chose Rotherham to launch the scheme in Europe after being impressed that it had introduced a similar method locally . | Rotherham Council spent # 2million to bring singer Dolly Parton to the town . Then leader Roger Stone persuaded her to set up children 's book scheme . Project was launched at same time child sex grooming was being ignored . | [[188, 199], [279, 334], [623, 654], [711, 766], [825, 833], [934, 1008], [105, 121], [125, 187]] |
When none of an autistic boy 's classmates showed up for his sixth birthday party , his community and local sheriff 's office rallied together to make it a birthday he 'd never forget . Ashlee Buratti , of St. Cloud , Florida , had invited her son Glenn 's class of 16 children to his birthday on February 8 , and when no one showed up , he was devastated . Though no one RSVP 'd , Buratti and her husband John Buratti were ` still holding on to the hope that some of them would show up ' to the party for her son , who has epilepsy and a mild form of autism . ` From the minute he woke up that day he wanted to know how many minutes until his friends came , ' Buratti , 25 , said , adding that his eyes filled with tears when he learned no one was coming . Glenn Buratti , of St. Cloud , Florida , turned six on February 8 , and though his mom Ashlee Buratti had invited all 16 of his classmates to a birthday party , not a single person showed up . After posting her frustration on Facebook , Buratti received messages of support from the community and people - including firemen and policemen - offered to stop by the family 's home to make it a birthday Glenn would never forget . Glenn , who loves public safety and law enforcement , was overjoyed with the party , and his mom said that though he is usually shy , he took to his new friends like he 'd known them all his life . The mother-of-three posted on a locally run Facebook page with more than 10,000 members titled , Osceola Rants , Raves and Reviews List , to express her frustration , according to the Osceola News-Gazette . ' I know this might be something silly to rant about , but my heart is breaking for my son . We invited his whole class -LRB- 16 kids -RRB- over for his 6th birthday party today . Not one kid came , ' she posted . And when other group members saw the post they sent Buratti messages asking if they could bring their own kids to Glenn 's party to celebrate . The message even reached staff from the Osceola County Sheriff 's Office , who asked for the family 's address and said a helicopter would fly over their St. Cloud home . The helicopter came to the house within an hour , and the pilot flew low enough that Glenn could see him waving . Glenn , who loves public safety and law enforcement , was overjoyed with the party , and his mom said that though he is usually shy , he took to his new friends like he 'd known them all his life . ` In general , deputies have big hearts - they thought about their own kids and wanted to make this boy happy because it was such a sad situation , ' Buratti told Today . In total , about 15 kids and 25 adults showed up to celebrate and eat cake , give gifts to Glenn and play in a bounce house . The Osceola County Sheriff 's office flew a helicopter over Glenn 's house on the day of his party , and the pilot flew low enough to wave at the boy . Staff from the Osceola County Sheriff 's Office returned to the house three days after Glenn 's party to give him with gifts and tours of vehicles . Glenn received a bicycle from one woman and toys of all sorts from strangers who came to celebrate his sixth birthday . Glenn , next to his dad , John Buratti , with his siblings and mom , Ashlee Buratti , on a trip to Disneyworld in 2014 . The Buratti family , with Glenn in the center in front of Barney , on a trip to Disneyworld last year . His mother Ashlee Buratti said Glenn 's birthday was ` just amazing ' and that everyone who came out was ` so awesome ' One woman brought the birthday boy a bike , while others brought toys . Buratti said one man came to the party with a camera and took pictures he later gave to the family . ` It was just amazing . The people who came out were so awesome , ' Buratti told the Osceola News-Gazette . And Glenn 's birthday celebration did n't end on Sunday - several crews from the Sheriff 's Office and Osceola County Fire Rescue stopped by the family 's home on Wednesday . Though Buratti knew the crews were coming , she left it a surprise for her son to see as they were on their way home from school . ` We got to the stop sign by our house and Glenn was like , `` The fire truck 's at our house ! '' I said , `` It 's okay , they 're there to tell you happy birthday , '' ' Buratti told CBS News . They all wished him a happy birthday , gave him tours of their fire truck , squad cars , motorcycles and a SWAT vehicle and showered him with more gifts . ` And to think , all this happened because nobody showed up to his birthday , ' Buratti wrote online . ` Thank you , thank you , thank you . ' And Glenn 's birthday celebration did n't end on Sunday - several crews from the Sheriff 's Office and Osceola County Fire Rescue stopped by the family 's home on Wednesday . ` We got to the stop sign by our house and Glenn was like , `` The fire truck 's at our house ! '' I said , `` It 's okay , they 're there to tell you happy birthday , '' ' Ashlee Buratti said . Though Buratti knew the crews were coming , she left it a surprise for her son to see as they were on their way home from school . Glenn 's dad , John Buratti , was also moved by the community 's celebrations . He posted pictures of the events on Facebook and thanked everyone involved . He wrote on Facebook : ` Huge thank you to Osceola County Sheriff 's Department , Osceola County Fire Rescue and Frank who owns Koffee Kup for coming to our house today for my son Glenn 's Birthday . ` He had such a great time ! I 'm sure the neighbors were peeking out of their windows or taking cover . Such an amazing thing for our local law enforcement and fire fighters to do for us . Thank you to everyone involved . ' Ashlee Buratti told WKMG that a week after the party , she still had n't heard from any of the parents of Glenn 's classmates , but she wanted to thank all of the strangers that made her son 's day . ` The amazingness of everybody coming together for someone like that they did n't even know , a kid that did n't have anybody come to his birthday party - it warmed my heart , ' she said . This birthday party scenario is n't uncommon for children who have autism and that there 's a general anxiety around birthdays for parents across the world , Ashlee Buratti told Today . ` My only advice is do n't give up . Do n't automatically assume people will ignore them ore push them away . Give people the benefit of the doubt , ' she said . The government officials all wished Glenn a happy birthday , gave him tours of their fire truck , squad cars , motorcycles and a SWAT vehicle and showered him with more gifts . Ashlee Buratti said that she still had n't heard from any of the parents of Glenn 's classmates a week after the party , but she wanted to thank all of the strangers that made her son 's day . | Ashlee Buratti invited her son 's 16 classmates to celebrate his sixth birthday . Glenn was devastated when he found out his classmates were n't coming . Mom posted her frustration on Facebook and received messages of support . Strangers asked if they could bring their kids to the party to celebrate . Osceola County Sheriff 's Office heard about party and contacted the family . Police and firemen stopped by with gifts and gave Glenn tours of vehicles . 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Statins are not as safe or effective at preventing heart attacks as patients have been led to believe . The benefits of taking statins have been exaggerated , two leading experts claim . They say the cholesterol-lowering medicines -- hailed as miracle drugs when they hit the market 20 years ago -- are not as safe or effective at preventing heart attacks as patients have been led to believe . Although they can dramatically cut cholesterol levels , they have ` failed to substantially improve cardiovascular outcomes ' , says an analysis of data in clinical trials . It was carried out by Dr David Diamond , a professor of molecular pharmacology at the University of South Florida , and expert in cardiovascular disease Dr Uffe Ravnskov . They say many studies touting statins ' efficacy have failed to note serious side effects . They also claim ` statistical deception ' has been used to make inflated claims about their effectiveness , which has misled the public . The two authors say in the analysis , published in the Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology : ` The adverse effects suffered by people taking statins are more common than reported in the media and at medical conferences . ` Increased rates of cancer , cataracts , diabetes , cognitive impairments and musculoskeletal disorders more than offset the modest cardiovascular benefits of statin treatment . ' They conclude : ` There is a great appeal to the public to take a pill that offers the promise of a longer life and to live heart attack free . ` The reality , however , is that statins actually produce only small beneficial effects on cardiovascular outcomes , and their adverse effects are far more substantial than is generally known . ' In July , NHS rationing body Nice said statins should be given to 17million patients , almost 40 per cent of the adult population . The US experts say those who champion the medication have often presented data in a way that exaggerates the benefits . In July Nice said statins should be given to 17million patients - almost 40 per cent of the adult population . ` Statin advocates have used statistical deception to create the illusion that statins are `` wonder drugs , '' when the reality is that their modest benefits are more than offset by their adverse effects ' , they claim . The analysis takes a critical look at the Jupiter Trial and the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial Lipid Lowering Arm -LRB- ASCOT-LLA -RRB- . It claims that in the Jupiter trial , the public and doctors were told of a 54 per cent reduction in heart attacks , when the actual reduction was less than 1 percentage point . In the ASCOT-LLA study , the improvement in patient outcomes with Lipitor treatment was 1.1 percentage points , said the analysis . But when this study was presented to the public , US advertisements transformed this into a 36 per cent cut in the risk of having a heart attack . The inflated claims and playing down of the adverse effects have helped to boost enthusiasm for the cholesterol-lowering drugs among health care providers and the public , say the authors . | Cholesterol-lowering statins hailed as miracle drugs when first hit market . But now experts say the drugs are not as safe or as effective at preventing heart attacks as patients have been led to believe over last 20 years . Failed to substantially improve cardiovascular outcomes in clinical trials . NHS rationing body Nice said statins should be given to 17 million patients . | [[187, 257], [196, 230], [234, 295], [0, 64], [0, 7], [37, 86], [65, 103], [299, 355], [328, 377], [356, 394], [451, 518], [451, 518], [1717, 1724], [1727, 1848], [1969, 2079], [1987, 2079]] |
You wo n't find any Gatorade spills on this kitchen top . Abandoned for decades , this perfectly pink , immaculately clean kitchen is frozen in time . The 1962 masterpiece in Chicago was discovered by furniture collector Nathan Chandler 17 years ago . It boasts blonde wood , star-shaped handles , and all pink appliances including a General Electric combination wall mount refrigerator , and an automatic built-in oven . Finally , on February 15 , the kitchen was sold . In a move that should hopefully maintain its spotlessness , the buyer received a few cases of vintage washing up powder that was left 59 years ago . Scroll down for video . Frozen in time ! This 1962 masterpiece kitchen in Chicago was discovered by furniture collector Nathan Chandler last year . Vintage : Nobody has lived here since , and the 59-year-old General Electric appliances look good as new . Stunning : The place is decked out in blonde wood , geometric silver handles and pastel pink enamel , which came into fashion in the 1950s . Art deco : Gold and illustrated patterns were making a comeback at the time , and earned a spot in this kitchen as light shades . Practical : The built-in refrigerator is raised up so easy to access for the budding chef in this immaculate home , which has been sold . A few leftovers ... : The lucky buyer , who snapped up the kitchen on February 15 , inherited some vintage cookbooks as well . Shining : The squeaky clean kitchen tops , four-inch-squared tiles , and silver add-ons gleam in the sunlight . Ready and waiting : The kitchen has n't seen much use as nobody has used it since 1962 , according to furniture collector Nathan Chandler . What a find ! Chandler was amazed to discover the kitchen - a vintage lover 's dream - as most have been renovated as least partially . All in working order : It may have been left alone but the appliances look brand new and manicured . Keep it up ! Hopefully the leftover vintage washing powder in the retro circular dishwasher will help the new owner to keep it clean . A glimpse into history : This is the kind of manual that would greet a buyer in the 1950s and 1960s . Artistic : Even the spirals of the stoves look artistic and museum-quality . Do n't spill anything ! With pink lining the stove tops , budding chefs will have to be very careful when cooking dinner . Saving grace : If there are any spillages , at least these spotless silver caps will be on hand to cover it all up . That 's handy ! In perfect calligraphy , the dishwasher handle is inscribed with its product name to help navigate the kitchen . | Furniture collector Nathan Chandler found the kitchen in a Chicago home in 1962 17 years ago , it was sold last week . It has not been used for 59 years but remains immaculate with pink kitchen tops and blonde wood . The General Electric appliances have not been changed and there is still 1960s dishwashing powder . | [[151, 251], [422, 429], [432, 446], [449, 471], [645, 659], [662, 768], [1307, 1322], [1329, 1366], [58, 79], [104, 150], [252, 421], [885, 975], [1544, 1610], [2215, 2270], [472, 481], [532, 591], [582, 591], [597, 620], [1901, 1908], [1914, 1992], [1901, 1905], [1914, 2035]] |
In his first network interview since St. Louis County grand jury declined to indict Officer Darren Wilson for shooting and killing unarmed teenager Michael Brown , Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson said his department is ` misunderstood ' . Jackson sat down with CBS News to discuss his police department , racial issues in Ferguson and the riots that occurred in the St. Louis suburb throughout the fall . ` There is not a racial problem in the police department . We clearly have a racial divide that is perceived by a large part of the community , ' Jackson said . Scroll down for video . This was Jackson 's first network interview since the St. Louis County grand jury declined to indict Officer Darren Wilson for shooting and killing unarmed teenager Michael Brown . He added that there is no racial profiling happening in Ferguson . ' I challenge that anyone was harassed -LRB- by police -RRB- . Racial profiling is not only prohibited , but it 's illegal , ' he said . Jackson went on to say that his officers have been under a lot of pressure since August , when Brown was shot dead . ` They 've taken a lot of abuse . They 've been assaulted quite a bit . I think it 's taken its toll on them , ' he said in the interview . Consultants have looked into the police department , Jackson said . Some were hired by the Department of Justice in order to look at work flow and staffing . The police chief 's hope is that Ferguson can have more officers on the streets and participating in community outreach . He added that the force is recruiting African Americans and that more minority candidates have applied than had before it was announced Wilson would not be indicted . The police force was ` just overwhelmed ' by the riots that occurred after the announcement and the force had no help from the National Guard during the first night of riots . The police force was ` just overwhelmed ' by the riots that occurred after the court ruled not to indict Wilson for killing Michael Brown -LRB- pictured -RRB- , and that the night of the announcement , the force had no help from the National Guard . This interview comes after it was announced that the Department of Justice is expected not to charge Wilson for the shooting of Brown . Justice Department officials are , however , planning to sue the Ferguson Police Department for racially discriminatory practices unless the department agrees to make changes , CNN reported . The shooting of Brown became one of the focal points in the debate over unjust policing in the United States and led to a federal probe of both the incident and the Ferguson police department . The probe included Justice officials conducting a ` patterns and practices ' investigation of the police department and a separate investigation to determine if Wilson violated Brown 's civil rights . After a St. Louis County grand jury decided not to indict and Missouri authorities concluded an investigation without recommending charges , the federal probe is the only remaining investigation probing whether to charge Wilson . Justice Department spokesman Peter Carr did not provide a comment for the CNN report . Attorney General Eric Holder said earlier this week at a National Press Club event he is ` confident ' there will be a decision before the nominee to be his replacement , Loretta Lynch , is confirmed by the Senate . Attorney General Eric Holder 's Justice Department is expected not to charge Darren Wilson , the officer whose killing of unarmed teenager Mike Brown led to protests in Ferguson and throughout the country . Wilson resigned from the force in November , days after the grand jury announcement , which set off looting and fires that destroyed several businesses in and around Ferguson . The shooting months earlier had already spurred weeks of sometimes violent protests and a national debate over race relations and police use of force . Less than a week before Holder 's announcement , St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch vigorously defended his handling of the Ferguson police shooting during a law school lecture at his alma mater , ignoring protesters who repeatedly disrupted his speech . Minutes after the lecture at a Saint Louis University academic symposium on policing began , an audience member wearing a judicial robe interrupted to accuse the elected prosecutor of misconduct for his office 's role in the grand jury process that ended with Darren Wilson not being indicted . Campus police escorted several protesters from the room at the request of school President Fred Pestello . Meanwhile , McCulloch continued giving his speech as people in the crowd kept making comments , their voices often competing with his . One of the lecture 's organizers banged a gavel in an unsuccessful attempt to restore order . | Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson gave first network interview since grand jury declined to indict Officer Darren Wilson for shooting Michael Brown . He says officers in the force have been under a lot of pressure since August . Consultants hired by Justice Department looked into work flow and staffing . Comes after Department of Justice announced it will not charge Wilson . Department does plan to sue the Ferguson Police for racially discriminatory practices unless the department agrees to make changes . 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One of Australia 's most powerful women is at loggerheads with top Cabinet Ministers over her attempts to micro manage Julie Bishop and steal Joe Hockey 's thunder , it has been reported . The disdain felt amongst numerous MPs towards Peta Credlin , the prime minister 's right hand woman and the person he credits with securing his party 's election , has come to light and exposes the over-reaching responsibilities she has assumed - from picking Tony Abbott 's blue ties to taking part in the budget 's development . Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is understood to have been involved in a feud with Credlin after her extensive attempt to micro manage the government included controlling minister 's media appearances , according to John Lyons of The Australian . Scroll down for video . The disdain felt amongst numerous MPs towards Peta Credlin , the prime minister 's chief of staff , has come to light . They claim the over-reaching responsibilities she has assume include picking Tony Abbott 's blue ties and taking part in the budget 's development . In an incident that fractured their relationship , Bishop slammed Credlin who voiced her disapproval of a media appearance by the minister that had not been authorized by Credlin . Bishop is said to have reminded Abbott 's chief of staff that she was the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and did not require her permission . The parliamentary strife comes amidst reports that Mr Abbott proposed an Australian-led invasion of Iraq to his top Australian military advisors - who blanched at the idea - a move that Credlin showed no opposition to , according to The Australian . Meanwhile , Treasurer Joe Hockey 's grievances with Credlin are also understood to have stemmed from her tendency to over-step her mark and take control . At a small celebration following the release of the party 's first budget , Credlin undermined the Treasurer by having the first word - leading the toast , and ultimately taking ownership of an accomplishment that should have been Hockey 's to savour , The Australian reports . Credlin -LRB- right -RRB- came to loggerheads with Julie Bishop -LRB- left -RRB- after her disapproval of the Foreign Minister partaking in an unapproved media appearance was slammed by Bishop . Bishop -LRB- left -RRB- is said to have reminded Abbott 's chief of staff that she was the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and did not require her permission . Credlin also stole Joe Hockey 's -LRB- right -RRB- thunder at a small celebration following the release of the party 's first budget , where she undermined the Treasurer by having the first word . The incident symbolises the over-reaching role that Credlin has taken on . Aside from her responsibilities of managing staff , Credlin decides who runs each minister 's office , often answers media 's questions directed at Mr Abbott and ultimately chooses who can speak to him and when . New claims that she had on occasion led the Expenditure Review Committee and determined the agenda , were quickly denied by Finance Minister Mathias Cormann on Saturday morning who told Sky News that ` never never happened ' . Backbenchers have even revealed to The Australian that a popular term amongst the Liberals is ` Credlined ' AKA ` to be beheaded ' , a term that compliments her well known nickname , ` The Queen of No ' . But Abbott 's devotion to Credlin is unmoving . The prime minister has defended her time and time again , calling her ` the fiercest political warrior I 've ever worked with ' . But Abbott 's devotion to Credlin is unmoving . The prime minister has defended her time and time again , calling her ` the fiercest political warrior I 've ever worked with ' He is known to have told associates that raised complaints against her : ` you would n't be here if it was n't for Peta ' . However his own performance is now also under scrutiny after his push to send 3,500 troops to fight against Islamic State terrorists in Iraq was met with ` stunned ' reactions from military officials in November last year , The Australian reports . They shot down the controversial proposition , saying it was ` disastrous ' and had not even been a consideration of the U.S. . The parliamentary strife comes amidst reports that Mr Abbott proposed an Australian-led invasion of Iraq to his top Australian military advisors - who blanched at the idea - a move that Credlin showed no opposition to . Mr Abbott denied the claims , calling them ` absolutely fanciful ' , adding ` we do not act unilaterally in the Middle East ' . Mr Cormann also denied that the incident occurred , telling Sky News ` that story is wrong ... the Prime Minister never sought such advice ' . This is despite previous reports Mr Abbott had also considered sending 1000 Australian troops to Ukraine after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot out of the sky , before military officials again disputed the idea . | MPs disdain at Tony Abbott 's chief of staff and the over-reaching responsibilities she has assumed have been exposed . Credlin 's recent disapproval of an unapproved media appearance by Julie Bishop infuriated the Foreign Minister . Bishop slammed Credlin , saying as Deputy Leader she did n't require her permission to speak in public . Abbott 's own performance has also come under scrutiny after it was reported he proposed a rejected Australian-led invasion of Iraq . 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New York City is known for having millions of inhabitants , some of whom squeak , crawl to the kitchen to eat crumbs , and there are even those critters that live in mattresses and feast on human blood . The dead and frozen snake left in the middle of the road on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Saturday morning is not a usual pest sighting for New Yorkers who may pride themselves on having ` seen it all . ' Photographer Margot Merhoff took some grizzly pics of the dead snake road kill she saw this morning and sent them over to Gothamist . WARNING : GRAPHIC IMAGES . Hisss city now : This snake mysteriously ended up on a street on Manhattan 's Upper West Side . ` Frozen UWS road kill on 75th between Amsterdam and Columbus ! Why and how ?! ' Margot Meyerhoff wrote along with her grisly images . ` Saw it on my way to the gym and numerous explicit words came out of my mouth , ' she added . ` Looks like it was run over , but then froze in attack position , with his head raised . Belly looks pretty full too . Ick ! ' According to Factually.Gizmodo.com , snake heads can still bite one hour after they are decapitated or killed which may explain why the snake 's head remained in an attack pose . It still remains a mystery as to how the snake ended up in the busy New York intersection as city residents are not advised to leave their reptiles or any other pets in the street . Snake pancake : This snake has had better days and it looks like it may have seen the bottom of a car tire as part of its body is crushed . Heads up ! : Snake heads can still bite one hour after they are decapitated or killed which may explain why the snake 's head remained in an attack pose . | WARNING : GRAPHIC IMAGES . A frozen dead snake was mysteriously found on the Upper West Side -LRB- UWS -RRB- of Manhattan on Saturday . ` Frozen UWS road kill on 75th between Amsterdam and Columbus ! Why and how ?! ' Margot Meyerhoff said of discovering the reptile . Dead snakes can still bite one hour after they are decapitated or killed which may explain why the snake 's head remained in an attack pose . | [[549, 556], [559, 575], [204, 308], [593, 671], [204, 308], [593, 671], [1067, 1088], [1094, 1165], [1067, 1139], [1109, 1113], [1133, 1208], [1544, 1565], [1571, 1648], [1544, 1616], [1586, 1590], [1610, 1685]] |
A senior Republican lawmaker . has told President Barack Obama she was prepared to block . foreign aid money if the administration did not provide fighter . jets and tanks to Egypt and arms to other regional allies . fighting Islamic State militants . In a letter to Obama , Kay Granger , the Republican chairwoman of the House . of Representatives State and Foreign Operations Appropriations . subcommittee , said Egypt needs F-16 aircraft , M1A1 Abrams tanks . and other weapons that have been held up since 2013 . Granger has . the power to place holds on foreign aid , including general . assistance and weapons shipments . Granger urged the administration to give Iraqi Kurds tools . and training to fight Islamic State and to make providing . weapons to Jordan a priority , according to the letter , seen by . Reuters on Friday . Dated Thursday , the letter criticized the administration as . Congress is about to consider Obama 's request for formal . authority for a military campaign against Islamic State . SCROLL DOWN FOR THE COMPLETE LETTER . Texas Republican Rep. Kay Granger , a member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Chairwoman of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee , is threatening to hold up foreign aid dollars if the president refuses to release aircraft to Egypt . Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wants more firepower to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham ; he has warned Egypt will strike back at any militant threats to its security . This video image from aerial footage released by the Egyptian Defense Ministry shows an airstrike on ISIS positions in Libya on Feb. 16 . Republicans , who took control of the U.S. Congress in . January , have pressed for more robust U.S. military involvement . in fighting the militants , who have killed thousands of . civilians while seizing territory in Iraq and Syria . ` As Egypt , Jordan , and the Kurds retaliate and defend . themselves against ISIL 's heinous acts , U.S. security assistance . is being held or delayed by bureaucratic processes and . ill-advised policy decisions by your administration , ' Granger . wrote , using an acronym for Islamic State . The U.S. State Department referred requests for comment to . the White House , where officials did not immediately respond . Granger said she was calling on the White House to . ` immediately release ' remaining weapons and funds to Egypt , . provide Jordan with weapons it had requested and ensure the . Kurdish Peshmerga have equipment they need . ' I am prepared to do everything within my power to make sure . this occurs , including placing holds on Congressional . Notifications -LRB- spending plans -RRB- and drafting legislation to hold . your Administration accountable , ' Granger wrote . Egyptian warplanes bombed sites in Libya on Monday in . response to the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians by Islamic . State militants there . Lockheed Martin Corp , which makes the F-16 , said the . aircraft built for Egypt were part of a foreign military sales . agreement between the United States and Egypt . The Abrams tanks . are made by General Dynamics Corp. . Twelve of 20 F-16s built by Lockheed under its last contract . with Egypt are in storage at Lockheed 's Fort Worth , Texas , . facility . They have been formally transferred to the U.S. government , which is paying Lockheed to store and maintain them . The current U.S. policy on Egypt is to hold up many . shipments of big-ticket weapons until Washington can certify . that Cairo has made progress on human rights . Granger represents the district where Lockheed 's facility is . based , but the company would not necessarily profit from a move . to release the planes since the U.S. government has already paid . Lockheed for them . AFTERMATH : The ruins of Kobane , Syria in early February after airstrikes like those the Egyptians are unleashing on ISIS . RELUCTANT : President Obama has made no move to deliver heavy firepower to Egypt . CROSSING JORDAN : The White House has met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh -LRB- left -RRB- and with the country 's king , but has n't made moves to arm that country 's army -- which is the most engaged Arab national force in the anti-ISIS fight . U.S. officials said last week that planning was well under . way to help replenish Jordan 's supplies of ordnance . Jordan 's . King Abdullah visited Congress earlier this month , the same day . Islamic State released a video of the murder of a Jordanian . pilot . The administration has said it is supplying guns and . ammunition to the Kurds , who are fighting Islamic State in . northern Iraq , but it is channeling them through Baghdad . Some . Republicans have said the supplies should go directly to the . Kurds . Egypt is already getting 24 Rafale combat jets from France , under the terms of a hastily negotiated contract with Dassault Aviation . By giving the green light via his defence minister on Thursday , Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi gave the ailing French airplane project a major boost while demonstrating his domestic resolve to make sure ISIS does n't overrun his country from neighboring Libya . ` Egypt needs planes quickly , ' said Patricia Adam , president of the French parliament 's defence committee . ` You just need to take a look at what 's happening at its border . They are especially worried by what 's happening in Libya . ' Granger Letter to POTUS 2-19-15 uploaded by DailyMail.com . | Kay Granger chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations , a key decision-maker on foreign aid . She 's threatening President Obama ` to hold your Administration accountable ' for failing to arm Egypt , Jordan and the Kurdish Peshmerga . Granger 's district is home to the defense contractor Lockheed , but the US government has already paid for the planes she wants released to Egypt . The Egyptians inked a deal this week to get 24 fighter jets from a French aviation company . | [[31, 62], [2318, 2370], [2331, 2370], [3933, 4005], [3580, 3643], [3599, 3611], [3618, 3643], [3711, 3777], [3739, 3770], [3739, 3758], [3763, 3777], [4786, 4802], [4811, 4844], [4786, 4791], [4795, 4844]] |
New rules : Theresa May accepted findings criticising police spying after the MoS report . Police will be banned from using anti-terror laws to spy on journalists to identify their sources , following a Mail on Sunday campaign . The Home Office is to issue new instructions to police forces requiring them to seek authorisation from a judge before they can gain access to journalists ' phone records and other communications data . It said the measure was being introduced as an ` interim solution ' pending new legislation after the Election . It comes after Home Secretary Theresa May accepted the findings of an official inquiry triggered by a Mail on Sunday report that revealed how police trawled through phone records of this newspaper 's news desk in a bid to identify a confidential source . The review by the Interception of Communications Commissioner -LRB- ICC -RRB- strongly criticised the way police had used the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act -LRB- Ripa -RRB- to access journalists ' data . Police forces were found to have viewed the phone records of 82 journalists over the last three years via Ripa while failing to give adequate consideration to Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights -LRB- freedom of expression -RRB- . Our report in October revealed that Kent Police detectives used Ripa to sidestep a judge 's ruling and snoop into The Mail on Sunday news editor 's telephone records in order to identify the source in the Chris Huhne speeding points story . The following day , a review of the use of Ripa powers was launched by the ICC . The same law was used to trawl through the phone records of a Sun journalist in the Plebgate row . Since then , many of those who helped draw up the original legislation , largely aimed at combating organised crime and terrorists , have admitted that the use of the law to spy on journalists was never envisaged . Keith Vaz , chairman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee , -LRB- pictured left -RRB- said it is ` deeply disturbing that police hacked into offices of a major newspaper ' . -LRB- Right -RRB- The MoS report on police spying . Yesterday it was announced that police forces will now be told they must use the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 , which requires them to obtain the permission of a judge if they want to obtain details of a journalist 's phonecalls or emails . The Government will also amend the Serious Crime Bill currently going through Parliament to ensure that a revised code of practice has ` due regard to the public interest in protecting journalists ' sources ' . ` A free press is fundamental to a free society . The Government has accepted in full the recommendations of the ICC and we are determined to implement them as soon as is legally possible , ' a Home Office spokesman said . ` So we are legislating as far as possible now until a Bill can be introduced in the next Parliament which delivers the recommendations in full . ' Former Labour Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer , who piloted Ripa through Parliament , said a long-term solution was needed . ` It is better than nothing but something much more dramatic needs to be done . The long-term solution has got to be primary legislation , ' he told Radio 4 's Today programme . At the time of our revelation , MPs warned that police use of Ripa to spy on journalists was a disproportionate use of power that would deter whistleblowers from approaching the media . Keith Vaz , chairman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee , said : ` It is deeply disturbing that police hacked into offices of a major newspaper . They have struck a serious blow against press freedom . ' | Police to be banned from using anti-terror laws to spy on journalists . Home Office to issue new instructions to police requiring them to seek authorisation from a judge before they gain access to journalists ' records . Measure being introduced as ` interim solution ' pending new legislation . Police viewed the phone records of 82 journalists over last three years . | [[91, 162], [91, 97], [113, 188], [229, 290], [277, 347], [301, 352], [2233, 2250], [2259, 2308], [432, 544], [435, 544], [655, 668], [674, 763], [1013, 1088], [1013, 1026], [1038, 1123]] |
The father who raised over $ 500,000 to help raise his Down syndrome son after claiming his wife abandoned the little boy because of the ` shame ' he brought on her family , was previously charged with assaulting his first wife 's father , it has been reported . Almost 18,000 people donated money to Samuel Forrest who said he was trying to bring his son Leo to his native New Zealand after his wife , Ruzan Badalyan , filed for divorce just one week after their son 's birth in Armenia on January 21 . Earlier this month , it was revealed Mr Forrest travelled to Armenia four years ago after divorcing and his first wife Kylie Forrest , and losing contact with the three daughters and one son they had together in Whanganui on New Zealand 's north island . Reports have now emerged that in March of 2010 , Mr Forrest - who has not yet left Armenia - was fined $ 530 after being convicted of assaulting his then father-in-law before he fled the country , according to The New Zealand Herald . Samuel Forrest , who split from his wife just a week after their son Leo was born with Down syndrome in Armenia on January 21 , was convicted of assaulting his first wife 's father in 2010 . A former housemate of Mr Forrest 's told the newspaper : ` He told me why he did it . -LSB- His father-in-law -RSB- was making some physical changes , meddling in his house , and yet Sam was not allowed to go there . ' His ex-wife has denied earlier reports that their youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome , clarifying that she had been born with medical complications after a premature birth . She also slammed claims by her ex-husband that , as a member of the Exclusive Brethren church , he was ex-communicated when he divorced her and was banned from seeing his four children , now aged between six and 15 years old . ` He chose to leave the marriage and the church ... and he has put it around the other way , ' Ms Forrest told The New Zealand Herald . ` He still has legal access arrangements , it was his choice not to see them , ' she said of their children . Mr Forrest left New Zealand four years ago after divorcing his wife Kylie Forrest , who claims he abandoned his four young children -LRB- pictured -RRB- . She denied earlier reports that their youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome , clarifying that she had been born with medical complications after a premature birth . Mr Forrest , said his second wife abandoned their son Leo -LRB- pictured -RRB- because her family were ashamed of his condition , has made global headlines since he started crowd fundraising to bring Leo to his native New Zealand . In a series of emails around the time he left the church , Mr Forrest repeatedly says he ` lost four innocent children ' and blames the Exclusive Brethren for the ` deliberate break-up of a family ' . Daily Mail Australia has obtained a photo of Mr Forrest with his four children before he lost contact with them in 2011 . ` All his extended family are also members of the Exclusive Brethren and are still forbidden by their religion to have any contact with him , ' a source said . ` It was one of the reasons why he left in the first place and went to Armenia . He had no contact with his children and saw no future for himself in New Zealand . It was all very sad . ' Mr Forrest married his Armenian wife Ruzan Badalyan 18 months ago and they divorced a week after baby Leo was born on January 21 . Mr Forrest 's crowd funding website has already raised more than $ 600,000 in his bid to bring up baby Leo in Auckland where he can have access to established disability services . Mr Forrest married his Armenian wife Ruzan Badalyan 18 months ago and they divorced a week after baby Leo was born . At the time , Mr Forrest said his wife refused to look at or even touch Leo because Armenian culture believes a child with a condition like Down syndrome brings shame on the entire family . She has been under scrutiny since her decision to give up Leo was made public . Mr Forrest , who was brought up as a member of the Exclusive Brethren church in New Zealand . His ex-wife denied that he was ec-communicated after he divorced her , saying : ` he chose to leave the marriage and the church ... and he has put it around the other way ' Mr Forrest wrote on his crowd-funding website on Monday that he ` still feels a great deal of love ' for his ex-wife despite her decision to give up their son . ' I can assure you that I have tried my best to convince my wife we could keep the baby , but in her family , an orphanage seemed a safer option for Armenia , ' he wrote . ' I did everything I could to keep our family together , including suggesting we all go to New Zealand together . Her family also spent time trying to persuade me to surrender our son to an orphanage . ` Ruzan should not be the target of all of the frustrations that this situation has created . Our paths may be moving in different directions , but she is Leo 's mother and I still feel a great deal of love for her . ' It comes after Ms Badalyan hit back at her ex-husband 's claims she abandoned her baby , instead saying she had to make a ` ruthless decision ' in the best interests of Leo . She released a statement via Facebook saying the long-awaited birth of her son was the happiest day , but when she woke she could only see alarmed faces around her . ` My first question was about the whereabouts of my child . I remember the sad faces of my relatives and the doctors and the diagnosis that sounded like a verdict : ` Your child was born with a Down Syndrome . ' One can never imagine my feelings at that moment , ' she wrote . ` Hardly had I recovered from the first shock , when the doctor approached me and told me to voice my decision whether I was going to keep Leo or not . I had to make the most ruthless decision in my life within several hours . At the time of Leo 's birth , Mr Forrest said his wife refused to look at or even touch Leo because Armenian culture believes a child with a condition like Down syndrome brings shame on the entire family . Mr Forrest wrote on his crowd-funding website on Monday that he ` still feels a great deal of love ' for his ex-wife despite her decision to give up their son . ` The first thing that came to my mind after the diagnosis was that I do n't want my child to live in a country where certain stereotypes dominate the lives of people with DS and no opportunities at all . I want him to be involved and well-received in society , an integration that will require years and years for our society to adjust to . ' I saw the evasive looks of the doctors , my relatives ' tear-stained faces , received calls of condolences and realised that only a move to a country with such standards as New Zealand would entitle my son to a decent life . ' Leo 's mother said the cost of raising a children with a disability also weighed on her . ` In Armenia every child is loved and respected and family is a high value , but in this country children with special needs do require special attention , huge financial resources and dedication , ' she said . ` In the hardest moment of my life when my husband should be next to me and support and help to take the right decision , I could not find any support from his side . ` After that incident , he left the hospital notifying me hours later that he was taking the kid with him , that he is going to leave the country for New Zealand and I do not have anything to do with the situation . ' Ms Badalyan -LRB- pictured here on her wedding day -RRB- hit back at her ex-husband 's claims she abandoned her baby , instead saying she had to make a ` ruthless decision ' in the best interests of Leo . Leo 's mother said the cost of raising a children with a disability also weighed on her and described the decision as the ` hardest moment of my life ' Ruzan Badalyn -LRB- left -RRB- pictured at her wedding alongside her sister Arevik will remain in Armenia after filing for divorce for her New Zealand husband . Mr Forrest 's crowd funding website has already raised more than $ 490,000 in his bid to bring up baby Leo in Auckland where he can have access to established disability services and adequate support . But it is unclear how much family support he will receive when he returns . ` It 's well known within the Exclusive Brethren community that Sam has been cut off by everyone because of divorcing his wife . He has no one to come back to , ' a source said . ` You would hope that he 'd get some support but it 's very unlikely . ' Mr Forrest has been left stunned by the outpouring of support since he first shared his story . The outpouring of kind emotions and great wishes has been overwhelming . Leo is one lucky guy , ' he said . ` He is doing well and is very healthy . He gets visitors daily who shower him with love and affection . Leo is the number one priority for me right now and needs all my attention . ' He said the money raised was far beyond what they expected or needed . The money will be used find a house in Auckland and to give Leo education opportunities . There are also plans to use some of the funds to support parents in Armenia who are raising children with disabilities . For more information on Leo 's cause , visit www.gofundme.com/bringleohome. Daily Mail Australia made several attempts to contact the Exclusive Brethren . | Samuel Forrest and his wife Ruzan Badalyan split just a week after their son Leo was born with Down syndrome in Armenia on January 21 . 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A woman was found inside a cardboard box , wearing nothing but a shirt outside a landfill after her margarita was allegedly spiked in a Texas night club . The Hispanic woman , in her 30s , was found outside the refuse site in the city of Irving after spending the evening at Angels Grill & Bar in Dallas . She was drunk and had trouble walking through the parking lot after leaving the club , police said , and vanished with a man she had met that night after a friend left her to get her car . Found in the morning : The unnamed woman was discovered by volunteers at this landfill in Irving , Texas , inside a cardboard box . When she came back five minutes later to take them home , both her friend and the man had vanished . She was next seen at the landfill site in Irving , nine miles away . While the woman can not remember anything about what happened next , police believe she may have been raped . She took a rape test , but it was inconclusive , local station CBSDFW reported . Her name has not been released because she might be the victim of a sex attack . According to a CBS reporter , she believes that she was raped , after drinking a drugged margarita in the club . Volunteer workers at the landfill site found the woman , who only speaks Spanish , in the box around 9am the following morning . Night before : The woman believes a margarita she drank at Angels Grill & Bar in Dallas had been spiked . The man who found her said the she did not seem to be badly hurt , and apparently refused his first offer of help . He said : ' I lifted the box a little and saw a woman and immediately dropped the box . I then gathered my bearings and opened the box a little more and asked `` Are you OK ? Hello , are you OK ? '' Speaking to NBCDFW , he said : ` She was half-dressed with scuff marks on her knees , and she did n't have any shoes on . ' Officers from the Dallas Police Department are continuing to investigate , and are reviewing footage from surveillance cameras around the night club . | Unnamed Hispanic woman in her 30s was found wearing just a shirt . Had been dumped outside landfill in Irving , Texas , after night drinking . Was last seen with man she had just met while friend went to get car . Found at 9am by volunteer workers - and has no memory of previous night . Woman reportedly believes her drink was spiked and that she was raped . | [[0, 7], [43, 70], [155, 173], [183, 305], [63, 154], [155, 173], [183, 305], [516, 599], [393, 399], [411, 430], [420, 494], [495, 515], [516, 599], [803, 863], [1182, 1310], [1019, 1068], [1099, 1181], [1311, 1416]] |
Two years ago the Krespanis family upped their whole life and moved nearly 100km north-west of Melbourne to the small town of Kyneton to raise their young family on a farm , hoping for a better life for their two kids . Now they are dealing with the devastating death of their 22-month-old son Noah , who died on Thursday after being left in a hot car outside a daycare centre . Speaking to The Age , shocked members of the Kyneton community expressed their dismay over the tragic accident telling of the family 's love for their children , growing vegetables and raising their own pigs and chickens . Scroll down for video . Pictures have emerged of 22-month-old Noah , who died after being left in a hot car outside a day care centre on Thursday . Noah Krespanis was found in a car parked outside a home on Acacia Drive in Kyneton in 31 degree heat . The car window was smashed in order to rescue Noah but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful . The toddler was found unconscious by a family member while strapped in a car seat in the Toyota Hilux parked outside the home about 3pm on Thursday . It has been reported that temperatures would have reached up to 60 degrees inside the car on the hot Summer day . A family member told the newspaper that the parents of the toddler are absolutely inconsolable . ` He was just a gorgeous little boy . But I do n't want to say ` was ' or I think I 'll start crying , ' they said . The family member said Noah 's parents believed the move to Kyneton was right for their two kids . ` It was better for the kids : the air is fresher , it 's a better environment to raise children , ' the family member said . ` No one imagined this . ' Noah 's distraught father posted an emotional social media message on Thursday , urging parents to ` cherish every day ' they get to spend with their children . The toddler was found unconscious by a family member while strapped in a car seat in the Toyota Hilux parked outside the home about 3pm on Thursday . The body of an infant boy was found in a vehicle on Acacia Drive in Kyneton -LRB- pictured -RRB- on Thursday . Taking to his Twitter page , a devastated Mr Krespanis paid tribute to his son making a heartfelt plea to parents urging them to hug their children and ` never let them go ' . ` We lost our beautiful son today , ' he wrote on the social media account on Thursday . ` Hug your children . Hug them and never let them go . ' ' I love him more every day . Forever . ' he said , referring to his baby boy . ` I 'll always know I cherished every day . Every laugh , every adventure , every cuddle . Miss you noey X. ' Mr Krespanis ' post comes just hours after it was revealed that Noah 's mother is too distraught to speak to police . Homicide squad Detective Senior Sergeant Shane O'Connell said the mother was present when he was found in the car , but said police investigating the incident would not speak to her for days , the Herald Sun reported . ` As you can imagine the family of this young boy are devastated by what has occurred so it 's been difficult for us to try and piece together exactly what has occurred but that 's something that will be the focus of our major ongoing investigation , ' Det Sen Sgt O'Connell said . ` She 's absolutely devastated by what has occurred . It 's a very tragic set of circumstances . ' The owner of a separate local childcare centre said they were heartbroken over the tragedy . The childcare centre where a 22-month-old boy was found dead in a hot car parked outside was privately-run and operated out of a family home . The woman who operates the family day care is part of a well-known local family and runs the business from her house , The Age reported . The family day care 's father said his daughter was ` distraught ' , but said the family would not be speaking publicly until police had finished their investigation . There is no suggestion the childcare centre owner was involved in Noah 's death . Police are investigating whether a female relative of the 22-month-old had forgotten the child was in the vehicle . The 22-month-old boy was apparently found by a family member . Victorian homicide detectives are trying to establish whether the woman mistakenly thought she had dropped the toddler at a childcare centre in the morning before continuing with her regular routine , the Herald Sun reported . Temperatures in Kyneton reached 31 degrees at the time of the tragedy . The woman ran a regulated family day care service through Bambini Child Care Services , a company that trains educators to take care of children from their home . A spokeswoman for Family Day Care Australia , of which Bambini is a member , said : ` Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and all those affected by this tragedy . ' They refused to comment on any other details while police were conducting inquiries . The owner of a separate local business - Kyneton Family Day Care - posted on her Facebook page : ` The only information I can give regarding the accident in Kyneton this afternoon is that I am absolutely heartbroken for the family and my friend . ' Inspector Ryan Irwin said at the scene : ' I understand the boy has been found by a family member and paramedics were called and obviously there were attempts made to try and revive the child . ' Insp Irwin said homicide squad detectives would oversee the investigation , and called the incident an ` absolute tragedy ' . ` We 're devastated , ' Inspector Irwin said , according to the Herald Sun . ' -LSB- The family are -RSB- devastated , absolutely devastated and we 're still trying to track some family members down to actually notify them . ' Officers were still at the scene on Acacia Drive in Kyneton , 100km north-west of Melbourne hours after the awful discovery . Neighbours of the house the baby boy was found outside said the residency doubled as a childcare centre , the ABC reported . Neighbours of the house the baby boy was found outside said the residency doubled as a childcare centre . Homicide detectives have been called into the investigation but this is ` common procedure ' according to police . Ambulance Victoria would not comment on the latest case , but has issued repeated warnings against leaving children in cars . In the first five weeks of the year , paramedics were called to 200 cases . Most recently , a young girl had to be rushed to the Royal Children 's Hospital after being locked in a hot vehicle at Maribyrnong , 4km west of Melbourne , for just half an hour after her mother could n't open the doors . ` The girl was sweating profusely and her clothes were drenched , so there was certainly potential for it to quickly become life threatening , ' advanced life support paramedic Ben Dalton said . ` The MFB smashed a window to get the girl out of the car . ' Mr Dalton said two children have died in the last few years after being left in hot cars in Victoria , and it 's frustrating the message is not getting through . ` Children ca n't regulate their body temperature like adults can , which puts them at significant risk , ' he said . ` It 's never okay to leave a child locked in a car , even for a minute or two . ' The state government said it will increase penalties for leaving children in hot cars , with fines up to $ 3700 and jail time increased from three months to six months . The suburb , which is about 100km north-west of Melbourne , recorded temperatures of 31 degrees . It comes after Ambulance Victoria were called in to help at least six young children locked in hot cars in separate incidents last week , and a total of 200 children in the first five weeks of 2015 . | The Krespanis family moved to Kyneton two years ago . It was supposed to be the start of a new life for the family . Instead they are dealing with the death of their 22-month-old son . A family member said Noah Krespanis ' parent are inconsolable . She told of the family 's love for living on a farm . 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The Russian rouble collapsed to a record low yesterday as the country 's economic crisis deepened . The Central Bank of Russia raised interest rates from 10.5 to 17 per cent in a desperate effort to prop up the currency . But the move triggered panic among international investors and the rouble tumbled by as much as 21 per cent against the US dollar . Scroll down for video . Money worries : Russia dramatically raised its interest rate from 10.5 to 17 per cent in a desperate effort to prevent the collapse of the rouble and boost the economy . Many experts believe the decline in the economy could eventually lead to President Vladmir Putin being ousted from office . The crisis could weaken President Vladimir Putin 's iron grip on power as analysts warned the currency was in ` free-fall ' . ` Russia is in a full-blown currency crisis , ' said Alexander Moseley , a fund manager at Schroders , the asset management firm . Harry Adams , managing director of the foreign exchange specialist Argentex , said the rouble had turned to ` rubble ' . The rouble has fallen by nearly 60 per cent against the dollar this year on the back of the tumbling oil price and worries about the outlook for the Russian economy . Oil and gas account for 70 per cent of Russian exports and half of government revenues , making the country vulnerable to falling prices . Crude fell below $ 59 a barrel yesterday for the first time since May 2009 , having traded at $ 115 as recently as June . Fighting : The surprise announcement comes after the rouble 's value has sunk roughly 50 per cent since January - battered by Western sanctions imposed over the Ukraine conflict -LRB- pictured -RRB- . The lower oil price and sanctions imposed on Russia by the West for its land grab in Ukraine have left its fragile economy on the brink of recession . Apple has halted online sales of its iPhones , iPads and other products in Russia amid financial turmoil triggered by the steep decline in the country 's currency . Apple , based in Cupertino , California , said yesterday that the ruble 's instability has made it too difficult to set its prices in Russia , prompting the closure of its online store there . A spokesman told Bloomberg : ` Our online store in Russia is currently unavailable while we review pricing . We apologise to customers for any inconvenience . ' The ruble plunged by as much as 20 per cent yesterday , even after Russia 's central bank increased interest rates sharply in an attempt to shore up the currency . A one point yesterday , a dollar was worth nearly 80 roubles -- compared with around 30 at the start of the year -- rekindling memories of Russia 's 1998 financial crisis , when the currency collapsed and the country was forced to default on its debts . The current crisis has piled pressure on Mr Putin . ` The pieces are falling into place to start to affect the political sustainability of this regime , ' said Nicholas Spiro , of the London consultancy Spiro Sovereign Strategy . Russia 's central bank predicts that the economy will contract by 4.5 per cent in 2015 if oil prices average $ 60 a barrel throughout the year . The slump in the rouble has driven inflation above 9 per cent by making imports more expensive , and this will hit families and businesses . Sergei Shvetsov , deputy governor of the central bank , said in Moscow yesterday : ` I could n't imagine even a year ago that such a thing would happen , even in my wildest dreams . The situation is critical . ' Lavrov insisted : ' I can assure you that Russia will not only survive but we will come out stronger . We have been in much worse situations in our history and every time , we got out of those fixes much stronger . This will happen this time . ' Turmoil : Putin was facing a serious crisis last night after the Russian rouble crashed through the floor , it hit 80 to the dollar , 100 to the euro , and 113 to the Pound at one point and lost 20 per cent in a matter of hours . Overnight , Russia had dramatically raised its interest rate from 10.5 to 17 per cent in a desperate effort to prevent the collapse of the rouble and boost its stricken economy . The surprise announcement was made at 1am Moscow time and comes after the rouble 's value has sunk roughly 50 per cent since January - battered by plunging worldwide oil prices and Western sanctions imposed over the conflict in Ukraine . The move is Russia ' largest single rise since 1998 , when interest rates soared past 100 per cent and the government defaulted on debt . Russia 's economy is threatened by paralysis as the tumbling value of its currency pushes inflation to dangerous levels . The overnight action has somewhat allayed fears , however , prompting an immediate gain in the rouble and leaving it 1.6 per cent up on the Asian stock market . The Bank of Russia 's aggressive move illustrated the size of the economic perils confronting Russia and reflected fears that the ruble 's decline could trigger consumer panic and incite a run on banks . Russian interest rate : A desperate last-minute hike in interest rates to 17 per cent failed to halt the collapse . By raising interest rates , the central bank hopes investors will find it more financially appealing to keep their money in Russia rather than moving it to Western Europe , Asia or the United States . ` They did it as a lure to encourage people to keep their rubles at home rather than continue to flee the currency and the country , ' said Barry Eichengreen , an economist at the University of California . ` It 's a way of buying time . It does n't solve any of the underlying issues that the Russian economy has , ' he added , referring to falling energy prices , Western sanctions and widespread corruption . Such challenges are especially difficult because Russia 's economy relies so heavily on petroleum revenue and lacks the diversification to withstand severe economic downturns . That tends to leave Russia at the mercy of global financial markets , where oil is priced in dollars . The average price of a barrel of oil has dropped below $ 56 from a summer high of $ 107 . Historic : The move is Russia ' largest single rise since 1998 , when interest rates soared past 100 per cent , the government defaulted on debt , and people queued on Moscow 's streets to withdraw their savings -LRB- pictured -RRB- . The Russian government recently downgraded its growth forecast for next year , predicting that the economy will sink into recession . Still , the Bank of Russia 's latest action carries dangers of its own . Vital : The Russian economy is reliant on the price of oil extracted from its Siberian rigs -LRB- pictured -RRB- . By jacking up rates to try to contain inflation , it risks inflicting further economic damage , Eichengreen noted . Though high interest rates can attract investor money , they can also stifle growth by making it harder for consumers and businesses to borrow and spend . The announcement in Moscow came after U.S. and European markets had closed . Stocks have suffered in recent days amid the steady drop in global oil prices . The sell-off could continue if investors view the Bank of Russia 's move as ineffective . The central bank has gradually raised the rate from 5.5 per cent early this year to 17 per cent now . Last Thursday , it tried unsuccessfully to stem the ruble 's slide by boosting its key rate by 1 per cent point to 10.5 per cent . It cited a surge in consumer prices and a ` significant inflation risk . ' The Bank of Russia said then that it expected prices to rise 10 percent for 2014 and climb further in the first quarter of 2015 . But the ruble plunged further yesterday , dropping from 55 rubles to the dollar on Thursday to about 65 rubles to the dollar by the close of the markets last night . A falling currency increases the cost of imports , stoking inflationary pressures . At the same time , plunging oil prices limit the government 's ability to fight a downturn and forces it to borrow more . The sanctions imposed by the West have magnified Russia 's economic turmoil . In September , the United States and the European Union announced a new round of sanctions over Moscow 's involvement in Ukraine , which included blocking Western financial markets to key Russian companies and limiting imports of some technologies . The additional sanctions were expected to cause enough pain to put Russia into recession for one or two years , predicted economist Alexei Kudrin , who served as finance minister under President Vladimir Putin for 11 years until 2011 . The potential for a prolonged downturn caused investors to pull their money from the country , causing the ruble to further lose value . | Vladimir Putin was facing the most serious crisis of his leadership . The markets watched as the Russian rouble crashed through the floor . However , a hike in interest rates to 17 per cent failed to halt the collapse . It was largest single rise since 1998 , when rates soared past 100 per cent . Move seen as a desperate effort to prevent collapse of Russian currency . Country hit by plunging global oil prices on which economy heavily relies . Western sanctions over conflict in Ukraine have also taken a massive toll . 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Labour MP Sarah Champion , who represents the South Yorkshire town , said she now thinks the figures in the Jay Report may be an underestimate . Sex gangs are continuing to prey on vulnerable young girls in Rotherham despite last year 's damning revelations of systemic and sustained abuse of more than 1,400 girls , the town 's MP has claimed . Sarah Champion , the town 's Labour MP since 2012 , has revealed recent publicity had prompted many women to come forward to speak to her about how they had been abused , with around 10 percent of them describing new incidents . It comes just weeks after a criminal investigation was launched into a damning new report that found Rotherham Council was ` not fit for purpose ' and still ` in denial ' about the 1,400 young girls who were abused in the town over 16 years . Investigators concluded girls as young as 11 were left to be abused by mainly Asian men between 1997 and 2013 because the council 's staff and politicians feared being labelled racist . Ms Champion told The Times : ` It is still going on , absolutely . ` It 's usually young women who 've read about this and recognised that this is what happened to them , but it 's also young girls who are still involved . ` They 're scared , they do n't know what to do and they 're asking for advice . ' The MP has been vocal in her condemnation of South Yorkshire Police and the Rotherham Council 's past conduct . This , she told the paper , had led to her becoming a target of intimidation within her own party , and she claimed there were people trying to bully and undermine her , as well as campaign against her . The abuse scandal in Rotherham is considered one of the worst in Britain 's history with experts estimating that 1,400 girls fell into the clutches of paedophiles . The damning report , released earlier this month , was written by Louise Casey , director-general for troubled families at the government 's Communities Department . She found the council had a ` deep-rooted ' culture of sexism and bullying where it would ` shoot the messenger ' and sought to force whistleblowers into silence or pay them off . Inspectors also found the council ` goes to some lengths to cover up information ' and said that children in the town were still at risk of abuse . A council researcher claimed files detailing failures in tackling abuse in the town were stolen from her office and never recovered . A report by Professor Alexis Jay last August revealed how some 1,400 vulnerable girls had been subjected to rape , violence and trafficking by gangs of mainly Asian men in Rotherham -LRB- pictured -RRB- between 1997 and 2013 . In October 2014 a Home Affairs Select Committee report called for an urgent investigation into the allegation . The committee added that the council and South Yorkshire Police ignored ` compelling evidence ' about the scale of the abuse . The report said South Yorkshire Police also failed in its role to protect victims , turning a blind eye to their plight and in many cases holding them responsible . Police were said to be aware that a victim was ` raped with a broken bottle ' and some girls were ` ordered to kiss perpetrators ' feet at gun point ' but never took any action . In one case an officer told a victim : ` Do n't worry - you are n't the first girl to be raped by XX and you wo n't be the last ' . Rotherham Borough Council -LRB- pictured -RRB- faces new elections and new management after the damning report . The shocking report , released on February 5 , found that Rotherham councillors demonstrated a ` resolute denial ' of what has happened - even after the damning Jay Report revealed the extent of the sex abuse scandal . Louise Casey said her inspection team found ' a council in denial about serious and on-going safeguarding failures ' as well as a ` culture of covering up uncomfortable truths ' . She also claimed the council attempted to ` silence whistleblowers and pay off staff ' rather than ` dealing with difficult issues ' . The report reads : ` RMBC goes to some length to cover up information and to silence whistleblowers . They -LRB- councillors -RRB- denied that there had been a problem , or if there had been , that it was as big as was said . ` If there was a problem they certainly were not told - it was someone else 's job . They were no worse than anyone else . They had won awards . The media were out to get them . ' The report described how there was an ` unhealthy climate ' of ` shoot the messenger ' where people ` feared to speak out because they had seen the consequences of doing so for others ' . One whistleblower told the inspectors that no-one would ` dare ' use the whistleblowing policy because it ` would come back to bite them in the backside and they would be bullied out of the organisation ' . Another said they were ` proud ' to have blown the whistle , despite it costing ` my job and my career ' . They said : ' I stepped forward on behalf of young people ... It cost me my job and my career . I feel it was worth it . I am proud to have done so despite the cost to my health and financial situation ... the machine at RMBC does n't care , wo n't listen and simply exists to cover up and destroy . ' One concerned member of staff said threats had been made towards staff who did not toe the line , while another ` feared for reprisals ' if they came forward with information . Inspectors found that , in two cases involving whistleblowers , officers considered the risk of potential harm to children as secondary to hitting targets or avoiding uncomfortable press coverage . The report also highlighted how staff and councillors were dubious about the findings of the Jay Report itself , with some saying they were ` bruised ' by its publication . One councillor claimed the accusations were ` biased ' , ` exaggerated ' and motivated by politics . She said : ` When inspectors commenced work in Rotherham , we were struck by the overwhelming denial of what Professor Jay set out in her report . She added : ` When asked , 70 per cent of the current Rotherham councillors we spoke to -LRB- including those in the Cabinet -RRB- disputed Professor Jay 's findings . ' | Girls are still being targeted in Rotherham despite abuse scandal revelation . Town 's Labour MP Sarah Champion claims she has spoken to new victims . It follows damning report which said town council is ` not fit for purpose ' Last year it was revealed gangs of mostly Asian men abused 1,400 girls . 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Karl Rominger , 41 , has been charged with stealing $ 535,135 of his clients ' money , which he used to fund gambling trips at casinos . The former attorney for Penn state football coach Jerry Sandusky has been charged with stealing $ 535,135 of his clients ' money , which he used to fund gambling trips at casinos and other personal interests . Karl Rominger , 41 , who represented Sandusky during his child-sex abuse trial , allegedly misappropriated funds from clients that include a car accident victim , the spouse of a divorced couple and the survivors of a woman 's estate . Rominger apologized to the former clients he had ` wronged ' . ' I look forward to accepting the consequences and putting this behind me , while making restitution , ' he said , according to PennLive.com . Cumberland County investigators filed 25 charges for theft and fund misappropriation on Friday . They said Rominger could still face more charges as the investigation is not yet complete . In his affidavit , chief detective Les Freehling wrote that Rominger 's financial records were in such a state of ` disarray ' that it had been hard to account for additional possible losses . Rominger came under investigation last year after he failed to materialize $ 147,883 from the sale of a marital home during a divorce case , Freehling said . It was then discovered that $ 800,000 in client money was missing from a bank account under the former attorney 's control . Rominger , who said he has n't gambled since last March , voluntarily surrendered his law license and is currently free on $ 250,000 bail . District Attorney David Freed said there is still at least ` one other substantial situation ' being investigated . He added that investigators have also yet to be given access to all of Rominger 's files due to claims of attorney-client privilege . Rominger represented former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky during his child-sex abuse trial . The former attorney voluntarily surrendered his law license last spring . | Karl Rominger , 41 , misappropriated funds from clients including a car accident victim , a spouse in a divorce case , and survivors from an estate . Came under investigation last year after he failed to materialize over $ 147,000 from the sale of a marital home during the divorce case . Rominger apologized to his victims and said he has n't gambled since March . Voluntarily surrendered his law license last year . Investigation has not been completed and he could face additional charges . | [[0, 13], [16, 18], [21, 84], [137, 265], [347, 360], [428, 472], [465, 472], [478, 507], [524, 582], [1171, 1245], [1221, 1309], [583, 624], [1454, 1462], [1469, 1551], [1454, 1462], [1469, 1551], [1948, 2021], [886, 977], [896, 916], [922, 977], [896, 904], [911, 977]] |
Britain and the West should start arming Ukrainian troops to help them fight back against heavily-armed Russian-backed rebels , ex-Defence Secretary Liam Fox has said . Dr Fox raised fears that the credibility of the entire Nato alliance was now at stake , claiming that the bitter battle in eastern Ukraine had raised the ` shadow of conflict ' in Europe for the first time since the Cold War ended . The Conservative MP said it was now crucial that Kiev had the means to defend itself against the separatists who used state-of-the-art Russian weapons to overrun the key town of Debaltseve , despite a ceasefire brokered by Germany and France . Onslaught : Smoke from intense fighting can still be seen in the air as Russia-backed rebels gesture riding on an armored vehicle after taking key point Debaltseve . Forced out : Ukrainian servicemen stand at the checkpoint near Roty village , not far from Debaltseve . Former defence secretary Liam Fox says the west needs to arm them against Russia-backed rebels . He said : ` Specifically , what we should be giving them is encrypted communications , because at moment the old systems they are using make them a sitting target for the Russians whose technology is much better . ` They need anti-tank weapons because the Russians are using new , better-armoured vehicles against which the Ukrainians have no defence . Thirdly , they need UAVs -LSB- unmanned aerial vehicles , or drones -RSB- for targeting . ` We should be giving them the weapons they need to defend themselves against an external threat . This is about their territorial integrity . ' European powers have so far drawn back from arming Kiev , amid fears it could fuel the conflict , although US president Barack Obama has indicated he would consider supplying weapons to Ukraine if the Russians do not pull back . Nato chiefs have also warned that escalating tensions with Russia could explode into all-out war . Russian-backed rebels celebrate the capture of Debaltseve by a road sign to the entrance to the city . Ex-defence secretary Liam Fox says it is up to Britain and the west needs to arm them against Russia-backed rebels . Formidable : Putin vowed to step up an ambitious military modernisation , with hundreds of new combat jets , missiles and other weapons Despite an economic downturn caused by low oil prices and Western sanctions over Ukraine , Russia 's military budget has risen by one-third this year . But Dr Fox echoed a warning last week by current Defence Secretary Michael Fallon that there was a ` real and present danger ' that Russian president Vladimir Putin could use similar tactics to destabilise the Baltic states of Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania -- which , unlike Ukraine , are members of Nato -- unless the alliance stood up to him . Dr Fox said the Ukrainian conflict ` has actually brought the shadow of conflict to the European continent , certainly for the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall . This is a very serious issue . It is also about the credibility of Nato and the Western alliance . I think the defence of the Baltic , for example begins in Ukraine . ' He added : ` Here is an alliance where only four of its members meet its defence obligations in terms of spending . They all want to have the insurance policy but they do n't want to pay the premiums . We now need to examine exactly what Nato is going to be doing in this crisis , what its credibility is . ` Will we now step up to the mark , will we put a military presence in the Baltic states and recognise we are getting close to a position where Russia will threaten Nato in its own territory ? ' Yesterday , US secretary of state John Kerry warned Russia the west will not tolerate its ` unacceptable ' actions in Ukraine - as thousands of pro-Kremlin supporters took to the streets of Moscow . Speaking during a visit to London , he accused Moscow of ` craven behaviour ' in its support for the rebels , undermining the ceasefire 10 days ago . He warned deeper sanctions are set to be imposed against Russia 's ` landgrabbing in Ukraine , ' at the talks with UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond . Sanctions : UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond meets with United States secretary of state John Kerry for talks on the Ukraine crisis . Further economic sanctions against Russia have been suggested . ` We are confident that over the next few days we are going to make it clear that we are not going to play this game , not going to sit here and be part of this extraordinarily craven behavior at the expense of the sovereignty and integrity of a nation , ' he said . ` This is behavior that is completely counter to everything that the global community has worked to achieve and put in place ever since World War II , and I 'm confident that the United Kingdom , the United States and others are prepared to stand up to it . ' The warning follows the fierce separatist offensive to take the key strategic town of Debaltseve which saw a chaotic withdrawal by Ukrainian soldiers this week . Kiev and the rebels have accused each other of keeping up the attacks with Ukrainian forces reporting attacks that killed one serviceman and wounded another 40 on Saturday , as mortars hit the outskirts of Mariupol . Problems : John Kerry accused Russia of ` land-grabbing in Ukraine . ' He blasted Putin 's -LRB- right -RRB- denial of involvement and said there were ` no secrets ' in this age of modern technology . Rebels claim Ukrainian forces shelled 15 locations overnight , including parts of its stronghold Donetsk . Mr Kerry also blasted Moscow 's repeated denials that it is involved in arming the separatists and sending its own troops over the border saying satellite technology meant there is ` no secret ' over what was happening . ` We know to a certainty what Russia has been providing to the separatists , how Russia is involved with the separatists , ' he said . Despite the ceasefire seeming on the brink of collapse , a prisoner exchange is being carried out on the front line , with Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko announcing the handover had began on Twitter . Ukraine 's military and pro-Russian separatists began exchanging scores of prisoners each had taken , in the first stage of one of the key points of the peace deal . ` In the near time , 140 of our heroes will be free , ' he wrote on Saturday . A year on : Ukraine is commemorating the first anniversary of the sniper attacks that killed dozens of protesters on the Maidan and were followed by the ousting of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich . It has been reported the rebels are swapping 140 Ukrainian soldiers for 52 of their fighters held by the other side . Today 's exchange is being carried out as part of a UN-backed truce that has been violated many times since coming into effect a week ago . Meanwhile , an estimated 40,000 Russians gathered in a central square in Moscow for what they call an ` anti-Maidan ' rally to show their support for Putin and condemning the ` coup ' in neighbouring Ukraine . People attend an ` Anti-Maidan ' rally to protest against the 2014 Kiev uprising , which ousted President Viktor Yanukovich . In a sea of red , banners were waved with messages including ` Putin is our president ' and ` We do n't need western ideology and gay parades ' . Thousands of Russians marched in Moscow on Saturday , carrying banners and signs disavowing the protests at Kiev 's Independence Square , or Maidan , . The latest developments come as military chiefs warned yesterday that Britain has entered a new Cold War with Russia , as Vladimir Putin threatened anyone who tried to pressure his country . The Russian leader said ` no one should have any illusions that it 's possible to achieve military superiority over Russia or apply any kind of pressure on it ' . Adding that his forces would always have an ` adequate response ' , he vowed to step up an ambitious military modernisation , with hundreds of new combat jets , missiles and other weapons . Ukrainian President Petro Porosheno on 20 February had accused Russia of masterminding the killings of more than 100 protesters in Kiev one year ago . His comments sparked renewed concern about the UK 's capability to cope in the event of a conflict with Russia . RAF fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles off the Cornwall coast . Russian military planes , ships and submarines have made at least 17 incursions close to the UK since the start of 2014 as Moscow tests Western response times . Britain 's top military commander in Nato , General Sir Adrian Bradshaw , spoke of an ` era of constant competition with Russia ' , while a former RAF chief Sir Michael Graydon said the UK was in ' a different sort of Cold War . ' | Europe facing first ` shadow of conflict ' since the Cold War - Fox . Ukraine needs new equipment to compete with Russian-backed rebels . US secretary of state John Kerry accuses Russia of ` land-grabbing ' Warns global community will not tolerate attack to Ukraine 's sovereignty . Blasted Moscow 's repeated denials in technological age of ` no secrets ' 40,000 turn out to pro-Putin ` Anti Maidan ' rally in Moscow . Reports of continued shelling today on both sides during ceasefire . Exchange of 140 Ukrainian soldiers for 52 of the rebel fighters . | [[194, 237], [257, 380], [2784, 2957], [2796, 2890], [3837, 3851], [3864, 3903], [3978, 4070], [5249, 5306], [3629, 3638], [3641, 3827], [5309, 5334], [5309, 5311], [5373, 5438], [5546, 5554], [5560, 5667], [5560, 5574], [5578, 5683], [5691, 5745], [3629, 3638], [3641, 3827], [6814, 6823], [6826, 6937], [6903, 7023], [6826, 6854], [6974, 7023], [7024, 7104], [7296, 7347], [6674, 6741], [6556, 6648]] |
One of the world 's largest conventions took place this weekend , but there was n't a single action hero or comic book character in site . Instead there was enhanced barbecue sauce , creams and plenty of new growing machines , all of which were designed to taste like or make one thing : Weed . Seattle 's CannaCon convention , the largest marijuana convention in the world , kicked-off this weekend and painted the town green . Scroll down for video . A distributor of indoor garden growing supplies stands inside a growing structure . Seattle 's CannaCon is the largest marijuana convention in the world . A marijuana producer shows off his botanical extraction machine , which is used to create hash oil . CannaCon features three days of seminars for visitors who had business on their mind . But there was plenty to taste too . Eric Schneider , owner of ` The Sauce Guy ' barbecue sauce , showed off a new version of his sauce that was infused with cannabis hash oil . The three-day expo , which ends Saturday , brings together buyers , exhibitors and appreciators of the medical and recreational marijuana industry , according to the Associated Press . While some visitors came merely for a taste , others visiting the expo had business on their mind . For $ 100 , growers had access three days worth of seminars that included lectures such as ` The Jaw-Dropping US History of Industrial Hemp ' and ` How to Properly and Effectively Control the Climate of Your Indoor Grow ' . Comedian and marijuana activist Tommy Chong made an appearance to promote his products ` Chongwater ' and ` smoke wipes ' , which get rid of the smell of marijuana from one 's clothes . Chong said that he always knew ` pot was good for you ' and that national legalization of weed was inevitable . There were no superhero capes at this convention , but there were Bob Marley backpacks as roller-skating women promoted a local medical marijuana dispensary . There were tools on display as well , including pot trimmers , indoor garden tents and even a machine that creates hash oil . Instead of capes , girls with Bob Marley packs on their back advertised a local medical marijuana dispensary . And even Tommy Chong , half of the famous comedian stoner duo ` Cheech and Chong ' and a prominent marijuana activist , was on hand to promote products and discuss his favorite herb . Products on display included ` Chongwater , ' Tommy Chong 's hemp-infused beverage , and the cannabis-infused ` Kush Creams ' A businessman shows a prospective customer a blade from a mechanical pot trimming machine . A display for a ` toker poker , ' a combination lighter holder and pot smoking tool . Chong , whose items include the hemp-infused ` Chongwater ' and ` smoke swipes ' to remove the smell of ganja from one 's clothes , said he always knew ` pot was good for you ' . ` I 'm a cancer survivor thanks to pot and I like to give back to the community when I can , ' he told The News Tribune . Chong , who spent nine months in jail in 2003 for distributing 7,500 bongs , said the legalization of marijuana was an inevitable ` tsunami ' . ` Either you flow with it or get out of the way , or it will bury you . ' Marijuana became legal in Washington , and Colorado , in the 2012 election after state voters approved to legalization recreational weed for adults . The three-day expo kicked-off earlier this week and will end on Saturday . Marijuana became legal in Washington , and Colorado , in the 2012 election after state voters approved to legalization recreational weed for adults . | Three-day expo in Seattle brought together buyers , exhibitors and appreciators of the medical and recreational weed industry . Seminars included the history of industrial hemp and ` How to Control the Climate of Your Indoor Grow ' Comedian and marijuana activist Tommy Chong of ` Cheech and Chong ' promoted hemp drink and wipes that get rid of cannabis smell . Chong said he always knew ` pot was good for you ' and believes national marijuana legalization is inevitable . | [[295, 325], [376, 382], [387, 399], [973, 991], [1000, 1013], [973, 991], [1016, 1119], [973, 993], [1122, 1157], [3333, 3380], [3385, 3407], [1309, 1317], [1323, 1445], [1482, 1601], [1590, 1601], [1612, 1667], [2180, 2237], [2296, 2307], [2360, 2471], [2664, 2669], [2684, 2742], [2730, 2742], [2745, 2793], [1668, 1779], [1684, 1762], [1733, 1779], [2664, 2669], [2796, 2838]] |
Neighbours complained after My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion -LRB- pictured -RRB- was blasted out by Gareth Davies at his home in Strood , Kent . A music fan had his speakers seized for the third time because he refused to stop playing Celine Dion 's classic ballad My Heart Will Go On . Gareth Davies had his belongings confiscated for the first time in March last year after neighbours complained , a court heard . Thousands of pounds worth of equipment including a 3D TV , sound docking station and 32 DVDs were taken by council officers from his home in Strood , Kent . But the 48-year-old did n't take the hint and just two months later council workers had to return . Davies was fined for seven breaches of a noise abatement notice at Dartford Magistrates ' Court yesterday . He was told his equipment would be permanently forfeited and was fined # 50 for each charge . He will also pay # 500 costs . After his equipment was confiscated last June , Davies , who has been living in his # 80,000 Victorian terraced house since 1988 , said he would never speak to his neighbours again . The former window salesman said : ` I 'm constantly wondering about the noise now . ` This has n't solved anything . I 'm not going to be able to talk to my neighbours again . ` The thing that surprised me the most , considering I have a 2,000-watt amp , is that they complained about my little Bose docking station . The 48-year-old first had his speakers confiscated in March last year . At the time he said : ` This has n't solved anything . I 'm not going to be able to talk to my neighbours again ' Davies ' favourite was made famous in the 1997 film Titanic , starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet . ` I do n't understand why the council has changed its policy on this issue . That 's why I ignored the notice - I thought I 'd get the chance to defend myself . ` It felt like it was a witch hunt . ` There 's all sorts of things that make sounds - this is ridiculous . ' Songs on Davies ' playlist included James Brown 's Sex Machine , Apache Indian 's Boom Shack A Lack and Steppenwolf 's Born To Be Wild . Davies has been living in his # 80,000 Victorian terraced house since 1988 . He breached seven noise abatement orders . Other favourites were The Boy With The Thorn In His Side by The Smiths , Ice Cold by Vanilla Ice and You 've Got A Friend In Me from the 1995 film Toy Story . Cllr Peter Hicks , Medway Council 's Portfolio Holder for Community Safety , said : ` This man was a nuisance to his neighbours and now he has been hit hard in the pocket . ` People have the right to lead a peaceful existence in their own homes and this case sends out the message that anti-social behaviour of this sort will not be tolerated . ' Other favourites were Sex Machine by James Brown -LRB- left -RRB- , Ice Cold by Vanilla Ice and You 've Got A Friend In Me from the 1995 film Toy Story -LRB- right -RRB- . | Gareth Davies had speakers confiscated in March and June last year . Neighbours complained he was blaring out tunes including Titanic ballad . Council also removed 3D TV , CDs and DVDs but Davies ignored it . Told to pay # 350 plus # 500 costs at Dartford Magistrates ' Court yesterday . Other favourites include Born To Be Wild and Boom Shack A Lack . | [[148, 210], [164, 267], [290, 389], [909, 954], [1002, 1037], [909, 954], [957, 963], [1040, 1091], [1410, 1481], [1436, 1481], [0, 44], [164, 267], [379, 400], [403, 404], [419, 566], [676, 783], [878, 908], [1975, 2111]] |
Charged : Teacher Megan Connors is charged with having sex with a student , 15 , during school hours . A 30-year-old math teacher employed at a middle school in Plant , City Florida is accused of having sex with one of her 15-year-old students on numerous occasions . Megan Connors , 30 , had sex ` multiple times ' with her 15-year-old pupil at Turkey Creek Middle School , says the Hillsborough County Sheriff 's office . Connors is charged with sexual battery along with lewd and lascivious battery and lewd conduct , reports The Tampa Tribune . Police say that Connors began an inappropriate relationship with the boy in January that began with kissing and later led to fondling . As the relationship progressed Connors and her student allegedly began having sex during school hours in classrooms . Connors is said to have used administrative powers to have the boy removed from his classes so that the two could rendezvous . Police say that Connors once drove the student from the school to his house where they had sex in his bedroom . An investigation is ongoing and as of now no other students are believed to be involved . Connors , who began working at the school in August , was removed from her classroom about a week ago after the school suspected she might be having sexual relations with a student half her age . Connors will be fired from her school and may also lose her teaching certificate . ` We are disappointed . We have so many teachers who are doing a great job . This teacher had nothing in her background that indicated any problems . It 's shocking and disappointing , ' said the school in a statement on Friday night . Fired : Megan Connors will be fired at her job at Turkey Creek Middle School and may lose her teaching liscense . | Middle school math teacher Megan Connors , 30 , had sex ` multiple times ' with her 15-year-old pupil , say police . Connors is accused of removing the boy from class for sex during school hours and also allegedly had sex at his home . Connors will be fired from her job at Turkey Creek Middle School and may lose her license . | [[10, 102], [103, 166], [169, 267], [268, 281], [289, 372], [549, 632], [10, 102], [169, 267], [268, 281], [289, 372], [728, 802], [862, 929], [930, 1005], [1328, 1365], [1328, 1335], [1370, 1410], [1653, 1723], [1647, 1652], [1655, 1668], [1717, 1760]] |
Souleymane S has said he is ` really afraid ' after being shoved off the Paris Metro by a group of Chelsea fans for being black . The man at the centre of the racism storm engulfing Chelsea has said he is ` afraid ' to go back on the Paris Metro after he was pushed off a train by fans for being black . Souleymane S , who does not wish his last name to be reported , was on his way home to his young family when he the incident happened at around 7.30 pm on Tuesday at the Richelieu-Drouot station . The 33-year-old had left the Left Bank office , where he works as a sales manager , after a 10-hour day keen to get back to his wife three children , aged six , four and three , at their home just outside Paris . But in a shocking confrontation filmed by British expat Paul Nolan on his mobile phone , Souleymane was prevented from boarding a train by a group of Chelsea fans on their way to a Champions League game against Paris St Germain who were heard to be singing racist chants . In an interview on Friday the father-of-three , who was born in Paris to Mauritanian parents , told the Guardian : ` What happened has left me really afraid . ` Frankly I was stunned , I did n't know what to say . ` This is 2015 . This talk of black skin or white skin , that 's something I do n't like and I did n't know why -LSB- it was happening -RSB- . ' Souleymane says one member of the group of around 30 or 40 white men pointed at his skin and then to his own , as if to say only one kind was allowed on the train . In the footage he can be seen twice trying to enter the tightly packed carriage , but both times being shoved back out through the train door . He said what happened had not much hurt him physically , but had damaged his morale ' a lot ' , meaning he will now only use his car and not the Paris underground . Souleymane lost his phone in the scuffle but managed to get on the next train , arriving home to a wife and family with whom he could not bring himself to discuss what happened , unable to believe a group of foreigners had stopped him going home in his own city because of the colour of his skin . He is pictured here in the video trying to get on the train but was immediately forced back by the fans . It was only when a French journalist tracked him down the next day and showed him Mr Nolan 's video that he realised he had to speak out about it and make a complaint to police . He said what happened was Chelsea 's ` responsibility ' , and the club have offered him a place in the director 's box at Stamford Bridge for the return match against PSG next month . French president François Hollande has called to pledge his personal support . Five people have so far been suspended from Chelsea 's ground following investigations into the incident and face lifetime bans if they 're found guilty of any offence . French police have handed the pictures of seven men they believe to be involved to their British counterparts . The Metropolitan Police have also released images of three more Chelsea fans they believe took part . If identified and brought to trial , the suspects could face a three-year prison sentence and $ 45,000 fine . | The man known only as Souleymane S was shoved off a train by fans singing racist chants before the game against Paris St Germain . Says he is too ` afraid ' to go back on the Metro and instead uses his car . The 33-year-old sales manager says his morale has been damaged ' a lot ' He could not bring himself to discuss it with his family but has since spoken out after he was shown the shocking mobile phone footage . | [[0, 129], [22, 84], [46, 129], [199, 201], [216, 303], [803, 889], [917, 941], [946, 986], [0, 129], [22, 84], [130, 245], [1102, 1145], [1655, 1657], [1751, 1819], [555, 582], [1655, 1657], [1716, 1746], [1945, 1996]] |
Council house tenants will be given taxpayer-funded grants of # 30,000 or more to help them buy any home under a new government scheme . The money will help them move out of their council house and buy a home somewhere else . Some # 84million will be made available over two years . The Right to Buy Social Mobility Fund is aimed at older people who want to downsize or move closer to family . Scroll down for video . The Right to Buy Social Mobility fund will give # 84million away in the next two years . Among those eligible are people who need to move to find a job or those who want to downsize . Workers who want to move to find a job and tenants who ca n't get a mortgage for the property they are living in will also be eligible . It will be open to residents who could otherwise buy the council house in which they live under the Right to Buy scheme . The Government said it wanted to help council house tenants ` trapped in social housing ' . Individual grants will total # 20,000 for people living outside London and # 30,000 in the capital -- but these can be topped up with more money from councils . Under the Right to Buy scheme , tenants living somewhere for five years are eligible for discounts of up to # 77,000 outside London and # 102,700 in London when purchasing the home where they live . The average discount is around # 45,000 off the price of the property . The Government said it wanted to help council house tenants ` trapped in social housing ' . Under the Right to Buy scheme the average discount is around # 45,000 off the price of the property . A document issued yesterday by the Department for Communities and Local Government invited councils to submit bids for the new fund . It said : ` Some social tenants who are able to afford to exercise their Right to Buy are prevented from doing so because the social property in which they live is not suitable for their needs , or is difficult to mortgage . ` Older tenants may wish to move to a different area to be closer to family or into more suitable accommodation ; working age tenants may want to move closer to employment opportunities ; and some tenants struggle to get a mortgage , for example because they live in a property of non-standard construction . ' ` The Government wants to help tenants trapped in social housing as a result of these barriers to access home ownership . ' | Right to Buy Social Mobility Fund to hand out # 84million in two years . Individual grants of # 20,000 outside London and # 30,000 in the capital . Given to older people to downsize and people who ca n't get a mortgage . Government wants to help tenants ` trapped in social housing ' | [[226, 282], [418, 506], [0, 136], [953, 1001], [283, 345], [602, 609], [614, 695], [2130, 2169], [861, 948], [881, 948], [1385, 1472], [1405, 1472], [2251, 2370]] |
The young man and the sea ... During a moment that would have made famed marlin hunter Ernest Hemingway jealous , a Brooklyn teenager hauled in the year 's biggest blue marlin off the coast of Kona , Hawaii . The fish 16-year-old Kai Rizzuto caught weighs 1,058 lbs and measures 11 feet from tip to tail . Rizzuto , the grandson of sport fishing writer Jim Rizzuto , snagged the rare ` grander ' blue marlin earlier this week and the moment was captured on video . Scroll down for video . Kai Rizzuto -LRB- left of fish -RRB- poses with the rare ` grander ' blue marlin he caught off the coast of Kona , Hawaii . Rizzuto got the 1,058 lb , 11-foot fish aboard his 45-foot boat after a struggle that lasted for half an hour . Vimeo.com . When the five people on the boat finally got it aboard , the fish barely fit and its tail was hanging off the end . The teen was finally able to get the marlin aboard the 45-foot Monterey fishing boat he was on after a struggle that lasted for about a half an hour , HawaiiNewsNow reported . The so-called grander , which get its name because it weighs more than 1,000 lbs , died during the fight . Rizzuto said : ` I 'll tell you it was the hardest 30 minutes I 've ever fought a fish . ` When I saw that fish at the end of line I was just thinking , do n't break off . Do not break off . ' When the fish was finally hauled in , it barely fit on the boat . It took all five people aboard the boat to secure the fish for measurements . The boat 's captain , McGrew Rice , called the catch , ` the fish of a lifetime ' , according to NBC News . ` That 's like hitting a grand slam home run in the last inning of the World Series . ' It was the third grander Rice and his crew have ever brought aboard the boat . The marlin was the first grander of the year off the coast of Kona and Rizzuto 's first blue marlin as well . The boat 's captain , McGrew Rice called it ` the fish of a lifetime ' and compared it to a World Series home run . When Rizzuto -LRB- sitting -RRB- got the big fish on his line , he just started thinking ` do not break off ' over and over . It was Rizzuto 's first blue marlin and the first grander of the year in Kona , GrindTV reported . Rizzuto 's uncle said his nephew ` does n't have to worry about what he 's going to write his college essay about ' . He added : ` Marlin meat is very nutritious and is used in a lot of dishes , from poke and sashimi to sausages , jerky , tacos , fish cake and other delicacies . ` This fish was shared widely and there are probably more than 100 people enjoying it now . '' The largest marlin on record weighed 1,560 lbs and was caught in 1953 off the coast of Peru . The meat on the fish , which is called a grander because it weighs more than 1,000 lbs . did not go to waste . | Kai Rizzuto caught the 1,058 lb fish off the coast of Kona earlier this week . He struggled with the marlin for half hour before getting it into 45-foot boat . Catching a ` grander ' marlin is a rare feat and it only happens a few times a year . The biggest marlin ever weighed 1,560 lbs and was caught in 1953 near Peru . | [[209, 265], [306, 313], [367, 425], [570, 601], [613, 637], [1029, 1050], [1059, 1109], [683, 693], [699, 724], [938, 964], [853, 861], [879, 937], [954, 964], [970, 1001], [306, 313], [367, 425], [1029, 1050], [1059, 1109], [2574, 2620], [2574, 2602], [2617, 2667]] |
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has made another attempt to justify his claims that Barack Obama does n't love America - claiming it dates back to when the President was nine years old . Giuliani said that the President 's lack of affection for his country can be attributed to meeting Communist Party members when he was living in Indonesia 44 years ago . He is facing down a tide of outrage over comments at a fundraising dinner where he criticized the President 's attitude towards his country . He told guests at the event - designed to raise cash for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker - that ' I do not believe , and I know this is a horrible thing to say , but I do not believe that the President loves America . ' Scroll down for more . Digging in : Rudy Giuliani , pictured last September , said attributed an apparent lack of affection for America to Communist connections in Obama 's early childhood . ` Troubling ' : Giuliani suggested that Obama 's meetings with Communist Party member Frank Marshall Davis , right , when the President-to-be was nine years old , affected his attitude towards America . Democrats , the White House , and even members of the GOP have condemned his comments and heaped scorn on the retired politician , who was a Presidential contender in 2008 . Speaking to the New York Daily News , he said : ` The ideas that are troubling me and are leading to this come from communists with whom he associated when he was nine years old ' . He specifically pointed to Frank Marshall Davis , an American communist organizer to whom the young Obama was apparently introduced by his grandfather . The President-to-be was living with Stanley Dunham and his mother Ann Dunham in Indonesia at the time . First contact : Obama , pictured right aged around ten , was apparently introduced to the communist thinker by his grandfather , Stanley Dunham , far left . Center is his mother Ann Dunham . Way back : According to Giuliani , the young Obama -LRB- aged eight above -RRB- was being inculcated with communist thought as a youth which affects him to this day . Giuliani also cited ` quasi-communist ' figures Saul Alinsky , a Chicago community organizer , and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright , Obama 's former pastor from whom he has since distanced himself . It was the latest in several attempts by Giuliani to clarify his original remarks . He first told Fox News that he was n't ` questioning his patriotism ' , but said his rhetoric did not convey the pro-American sentiment he had heard from Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton . Giuliani later tried to dig himself out of claims that his views were rooted in racism - by claiming Obama 's upbringing was essentially ` white ' , because of his schools and white mother . Democrats on Thursday urged the potential field of Republican presidential candidates to rebuke Giuliani 's comments . Deputy press secretary Eric Schultz said it was ` a horrible thing to say ' , while Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said it was the time for Republican leaders to ` stop this nonsense . ' But speaking to the New York Times , Giuliani stood by his remarks and claimed he was attacking the president 's socialist principals . ` Some people thought it was racist -- I thought that was a joke , since he was brought up by a white mother , a white grandfather , went to white schools , and most of this he learned from white people , ' Giuliani said . ` This is n't racism . This is socialism or possibly anti-colonialism . ' Speaking to the New York Times , Giuliani said his remarks were n't racist because the president had been raised by his white mother , pictured above . The questioning of Obama 's patriotism brought to mind a familiar conservative criticism during his 2008 and 2012 campaigns that he has n't been proud enough of the United States . During his presidency , a smaller segment falsely claimed that Obama was not born in the United States but rather in his father 's native Kenya . Wednesday night 's private dinner was attended by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker , who is considering a 2016 campaign . Giuliani said that ` with all our flaws we 're the most exceptional country in the world . I 'm looking for a presidential candidate who can express that , do that and carry it out . ' ` And if it 's you Scott , I 'll endorse you , ' Giuliani said , addressing Walker . ` And if it 's somebody else , I 'll support somebody else . ' Walker , asked about the comments in an interview with CNBC , did not directly address whether he agreed with the former mayor . Wednesday night 's private dinner was a fundraiser for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker who refused to condemn Giuliani . ` The mayor can speak for himself . I 'm not going to comment on whether -- what the president thinks or not . He can speak for himself as well , ' Walker said . ` I 'll tell you , I love America , and I think there are plenty of people , Democrat , Republican , independent , everywhere in between , who love this country . ' Asked about Obama in an interview with Fox News on Thursday , Giuliani said he was n't ` questioning his patriotism . He 's a patriot , I 'm sure . ` What I 'm saying is , in his rhetoric , I very rarely hear him say the things that I used to hear Ronald Reagan say , the things that I used to hear Bill Clinton say , about how much he loves America . ' A spokesman for Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul declined comment and a spokeswoman for former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush had no immediate response . Both are potential Republican presidential candidates . Wasserman Schultz , a Florida congresswoman , said she often disagreed with former President George W. Bush and Republicans in Congress but never questioned their patriotism . She noted that Arizona Sen. John McCain , during his 2008 presidential campaign , urged fellow Republicans not to question Obama 's love of country . ' I would challenge my Republican colleagues and anyone in the Republican party to say , ` Enough . ' They need to start leading , ' Wasserman Schultz said . | Former NYC mayor has faced waves of outrage over his scathing comments . Said that Obama 's lack of love for America dates back to his early childhood . Cited meetings with Communist Party member Frank Marshall Davis . ` Troubling ' encounters came when Obama was living abroad with family . 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A British soldier who has joined a Kurdish military unit fighting Islamic State is in grave danger of being kidnapped and beheaded , experts have warned . Concerns have been raised for the Princess of Wales 's Royal Regiment squaddie now thought to be fighting deadly jihadists on the frontline in Northern Syria . The 19-year-old soldier -- who once shared a barracks with murdered fusilier Lee Rigby -- was based in Cyprus before his shock disappearance . Fears : The 19-year-old British soldier , right , who once shared a barracks with murdered fusilier Lee Rigby , left , is believed to have joined Kurdish forces in Syria . It 's believed he has joined a Kurdish unit called the YPG . Fears for his safety are based on postings on Facebook suggesting a member of the unit has defected to IS . A post appeared on a Facebook page of YPG spokesman Zagros Cudi claiming that one of his comrades had joined IS and that it was now ` forbidden ' for anyone to contact this individual . A Western source inside the YPG said : ` If the defector still has contacts in YPG , he could offer them a lot of money to give us up or the British soldier , who would carry the highest price . ` Wherever he goes , there will be a huge price on his head . ' The source added : ` The British soldier will be sent straight to the frontline in Rojava where there is fierce fighting against IS . ` Unwittingly , perhaps , he has put himself in much more danger than he could have imagined . ' Kurdish expert Professor Gareth Stansfield said : ` If captured he would be treated as a mercenary and face almost certain death . The publicity value would be enormous . ' | Concerns raised for the Pincess of Wales 's Royal Regiment squaddie . The 19-year-old once shared barracks with murdered fusilier Lee Rigby . It 's believed he joined a Kurdish unit called the YPG to fight terror group . Fears for his safety are based on Facebook posts suggesting a member of the unit has defected to IS . | [[155, 233], [691, 745], [315, 338], [346, 401], [466, 497], [512, 567], [0, 130], [458, 463], [466, 497], [577, 629], [630, 673], [645, 690], [155, 233], [691, 745], [691, 711], [746, 777], [746, 798], [837, 984]] |
A landscape gardener is trumpeting the great British creation of the bandstand after touring the country 's parks to study the iconic structures for a new book . Paul Rabbitts , 49 , from Leighton Buzzard , Bedfordshire , was inspired to research Britain 's bandstands in 2011 after acting as a consultant for the restoration of the one in Albert Park , Middlesbrough . He looked into the history of the bandstand and discovered what happened to the 1,200 that were built between the 1860s through to the Second World War . Then : The bandstand in Albert Park , Middlesbrough , still exists today . It was built in 1871 and was re-erected in 2005 . Now : The bandstand in Albert Park , Middlesbrough . The park itself was first opened in 1868 and remains open to this day . Mr Rabbitts has now charted the demise and resurgence of hundreds of the outdoor theatres that have graced pleasure gardens and seafront proms in cities and towns from Dundee to Dover for 150 years . Many of the country 's bandstands were broken up during the Second World War as the ironwork used for railings was melted down to make ammunition and weapons . Mr Rabbitts ' book , Bandstands of Britain , documents dozens of these structures that have been restored to their former glory over the last 20 years using money from the National Lottery . Then : The Birdcage , West Pier , Brighton was built in 1884 and still stands today . Undated photograph . Now : The Birdcage , West Pier , Brighton pictured today . Paul Rabbitts was inspired to research bandstands after helping to restore one . Then : The bandstand in Ventor Park , Ventor , which was built in 1887 . Around 1,200 were built from the 1860s through to the Second World War . Now : The bandstand in Ventor Park , Ventor , where it still stands today . It was lucky - many were broken up during the Second World War as the iron used for railings was melted down to make ammunition and weapons . It also pays homage to some of the 900 structures that have been lost to the nation over the years and those that have simply been left to ruin . His book is also a celebration of the elaborate architecture and ironwork that went into building beautiful bandstands in the 19th century , a creation that was copied in many countries across the world . Mr Rabbitts , a local council parks ' manager , said : ` Bandstands are a great British invention and have been a feature of our way of life for well over a century . ` They were not just a focal point for a park but they provided a stage to perform live music , too . ` During their heyday in the Victorian era , bandstands were enormously popular and drew crowds of up to 10,000 . Then : The Bandstand at Temple Gardens and Arboretum , Lincoln , was built in 1884 . Now : The colourful bandstand at Temple Gardens and Arboretum , Lincoln , pictured today . ` Sadly many fell into disuse and were neglected and many were demolished as public parks and seaside resorts went into a spiral of decline in the 1980s and 1990s . ` In 1997 the Heritage Lottery Fund started investing in our public parks and gardens and this has seen the rediscovery of bandstands which has continued to this day . ` And they are n't being used just for live music , but also for theatre , drama and opera . ' Then : A little girl poses by the bandstand at North Lodge Park , Darlington , which was built in 1903 . Now : The bandstand at North Lodge Park , Darlington , pictured today . It is currently kept boarded up while not in use . Although a pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens in London was built in the 1700s to house bands to play classical music to large crowds , bandstands only started popping up after the industrial revolution in the 19th century . Paul said : ` Towns grew rapidly and open spaces were built on . In the 1820s politicians noticed the working class spent much of their spare time in pubs . ` They set about creating municipal parks for the industrial terrace-dwellers to relax in and listen to music and from there the bandstand evolved . ' The first towns to build a bandstand included Leeds , which once had 18 compared to just one today , Sheffield , Bradford , Rochdale and London . Seaside resorts like Brighton , Eastbourne and Paignton followed the trend , with each trying to outdo the other with their ornate designs . Then : The bandstand at Exhibtion Park , Newcastle-Upon-Tyne , was built in 1877 . Now : The bandstand at Exhibtion Park , Newcastle-Upon-Tyne , pictured today . Paul said : ' A lot of bandstands disappeared during the Second World War as the iron was needed to be melted down . ` After the war the advent of the record player , television and cinema resulted in bandstands to fall into mass decline . ` Out of nearly 1,200 bandstands about 350 original ones are standing today . . Another 150 or so have been built in modern times . ' Bandstands of Britain is published by the History Press and costs # 20 . The bandstand in Victoria Park , Haslingden , Lancashire . The bandstand was removed at some point , date unknown . The bandstand at St Anne 's - on-Sea , Lancashire . It has since been removed , date unknown . The bandstand in Victoria Park , Denton , which was built in 1907 . A local band are pictured in the bandstand prior to a performance . The bandstand in Saughton Park , Edinburgh which has since been removed . A crowd are pictured listening to a band performing live . The bandstand on Eastbourne seafront was unusual in that it jutted out into the sea . It has since been removed , date unknown . The bandstand in Western Lawns , Hove , was a popular spot to listen to music . It was removed in 1965 . The bandstand in Wortley Recreation Ground , Leeds was a particularly intricate example of Britain 's bandstands . Lost , date unknown . The bandstand in Armley Park , Leeds . When not in use locals would still congregate around it . But it was taken down , date unknown . The bandstand in Promenade Gardens , Stourbridge was something of a local landmark . It was removed , date unknown . The bandstand in Pymmes Park , in Enfield , London was clearly a popular place for locals but it was removed , date unknown . The bandstand in Corporation Park , Blackburn . It has since been removed , but the date of its removal is unknown . | Paul Rabbitts was inspired to research Britain 's bandstands after acting as a consultant for the restoration of one . 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A 72-year-old who was arrested for possessing an antique gun was pulled over during a drugs search in a car littered with used heroin bags , police have claimed . Gordon Van Gilder was stopped in Cumberland County , New Jersey , last November with a mid-1700s flintock pistol in the glove compartment . The former teacher was arrested and is now facing 10 years of prison , despite claiming the case is a waste of taxpayers ' money . But revelations from the sheriff 's department have revealed Van Gilder was ` acting suspiciously ' in an area of high drug activity . Scroll down for video . Upset : Gordon van Gilder , pictured , had an antique gun from the 1700s in his car at the time of a traffic stop . Piece of history : The gun is reportedly 300 three years old and was made in the 1700s . According to the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Department Van Gilder was in the passenger alongside Adam Puttergill , 21 , and allegedly admitted he was in the area to buy drugs . Officers found drugs on him and charged him with possession of a dangerous substance . Officers also found empty heroin bags on the floor . But Van Gilder was n't slapped with drug charges - only possession of an unlawful weapon . Cumberland County Sheriff Robert Austino told NJ.com : ` This is not just a case of the police picking on an elderly gun collector . ' Van Gilder described the incident during an interview with NRA News . He claims he was stopped for what the news outlet called a ` minor traffic violation ' and a sheriff 's deputy asked to do a search . A deputy asked if there was anything dangerous in the car , he answered that the glove compartment contained the pistol . ` The reason I got the firearm was it goes with my collection of 18th-century objects , ' he said . ` One of the undersheriffs said , `` Well , let him go , it 's 250 years old . '' But his boss , who is the sheriff , said , `` No , we have to arrest him . '' ` Next morning , I am sleeping and I hear big pounding on the door , and four of them came and took me away with three or four sheriff 's cars - I guess they did n't have anything better to do with taxpayers ' money , by the way . ' Evan Nappen , Van Gilder 's attorney , said his client is facing up to ten years in state 's prison with a minimum mandatory three-and-a-half to five years . He has no chance of parole , because New Jersey 's modern handgun law includes antique handguns . Lawyer : Evan Nappen has said his client is ` facing the same draconian penalty as if he had a .44 Magnum loaded on his person ' ` I 'm charged as a felon , ' Van Gilder , added . ` That could ruin my life . That could hurt my pension that I spent 34 years acquiring . I could n't vote now , and it 's not right , it 's not fair . ' ` Maybe technically I did violate New Jersey law , ` but as a very wise man said once upon a time , `` If that 's the law , then the law is an a ** . '' A fundraising website for Van Gilder 's legal fees , which has already raised over $ 18,000 out of a $ 25,000 goal , says he is facing a felony second-degree criminal possession of a handgun charge . Nappen said in an emailed statement to Daily Mail Online Thursday that ` this is an example of New Jersey 's extreme gun control . ' Jennifer Webb-McRae , Cumberland County Prosecutor , declined to comment . Cumberland County Sheriff Robert Austino told Daily Mail Online : ` My answer is that one must ask what a person is doing with any type of gun in a glove box , in a known drug area and admittedly there for the sole purpose of buying drugs . ' He continued , ` In fact used heroin packets were found in his vehicle along with drugs on the driver -LRB- who was arrested -RRB- . In addition , state law clearly covers antique firearms and he was in violation . If people disagree , then they should act to change the law . ' Nappen said in an emailed statement to Daily Mail Online ` Why ? Obviously , flintlocks are the weapon of choice for drug dealers . My -LSB- 72-year-old severely -RSB- arthritic client was given a ride to -LSB- retrieve -RSB- his 18th century antique . He is not on drugs , but the folks who made New Jersey 's gun laws may well have been . ' | Gordon Van Gilder , 72 , was stopped in New Jersey in November . Officers searched his car and found a mid-1700s flintock pistol . He initially claimed his arrest and charge was a waste of taxpayers ' money . However the sheriff 's department suggest he was ` acting suspiciously ' Was in the passenger seat alongside driver Adam Puttergill , 21 . He was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance . | [[593, 598], [632, 701], [374, 433], [438, 505], [495, 568], [798, 865], [977, 985], [1009, 1063]] |
Officials say two young siblings ages one and six are dead after a violent house fire in New Jersey . The Essex County prosecutor 's office says the children , who were trapped on the third floor , were found inside the home in Orange after the blaze broke out on Friday night . Seven other occupants escaped , including two children whom witnesses said jumped to safety into the arms of a passerby . Scroll down for video . Dead : Jayda McEachin , 6 , and Zion Tony , 1 , were killed in a house fire in New Jersey on Friday night . Engulfed in flames : This New Jersey home was in flames on Friday night and fire fighters had a tough time quelling the fire due to the frigid cold outside . Officials identified the children as Zion Tony , 1 , and his older sister , Jayda McEachin , 6 . Two other people were treated at a hospital . Resident Mary Lewter tells NJ.com she was woken up by her baby 's father who urged her to get out of the burning building . She says she tried to go upstairs and help others but was blocked by flames . Lewter , who lives on the ground floor of the home , told NJ Advance Media on Friday that she was woken up by her baby 's father , who told her to take the child out of the building . Lewter , a cousin to the two children killed in the blaze , said she tried to go upstairs to help her relatives but was hindered by flames and smoke . Firefighters would not allow her to re-enter the home . Passerby Darryl Mayfield says he caught the two kids who jumped from a top window to the porch roof and survived . ` We see smoke coming from the front . We ran down , we looked up -- there was two kids up there , and they was waving . So we were like , ` Yo , jump ! ' Now man , they did n't jump , ' Mayfield told CBS . Good Samaritan : Neighbor Darryl Mayfield caught two of the children who survived the fire by jumping from the top window to the porch roof . Firefighters work to put out a house fire on Friday night that killed two young children who were trapped inside . ` But the little sister , she threw her brother out . The girl threw the brother out and we caught him . ' The home was fully in flames when firefighters arrived and they had a hard time fighting the fire because of the cold weather . ` Our firefighters are out here . We 've called neighboring towns as well . It 's particularly tough when you have frozen pipes , and the water freezes basically on impact , and so it 's good that we have a rotation of firefighters going in and out of the unit , ' Mayor Warren said . ` It 's actually still flaming , and it 's been doing this for two hours now . So this is serious . ' The cause of the blaze is still unknown . | Officials identified the children as one-year-old Zion Tony and his older sister six-year-old Jayda McEachin . Seven other occupants escaped , including two children whom witnesses said jumped to safety into the arms of a passerby . Resident Mary Lewter tells NJ.com she was woken up by her baby 's father who urged her to get out of the burning building . Passerby Darryl Mayfield says he caught the two kids who jumped from a top window to the porch roof and survived . It 's unclear if the the two children who survived are relatives of the children who died . The cause of the blaze is still unknown . | [[0, 92], [425, 466], [469, 532], [691, 764], [279, 308], [279, 300], [311, 400], [1427, 1479], [834, 906], [888, 906], [911, 957], [1146, 1164], [1171, 1219], [1126, 1164], [279, 300], [311, 400], [1427, 1479], [1457, 1541], [1766, 1817], [1831, 1890], [2628, 2669]] |
Dramatic images capture the moment that an 80-year-old woman was freed from the rubble of her home after it was reportedly destroyed in an air strike on Syria 's largest city . The woman is believed to have been trapped for several hours before she was rescued by volunteers combing the streets of Aleppo following the reported raid by government forces . Photographs show her curled up in a small alcove beneath a section of the collapsed building - her arm shielding her head from falling rock - before she is carried to safety on a stretcher . The extent of her injuries is not known . Scroll down for video . Trapped : The 80-year-old woman was rescued from the rubble where her home once stood in Aleppo , Syria . Destroyed : Volunteers work to free the woman , who is believed to have been stuck for several hours . Rescue : She is carried through the streets of the war-torn city , where fighting has intensified this week . Fighting near and inside the war-torn city has intensified this week as the army tries to seize territory north of the city in its ongoing battle against the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jabhat al-Nusra . At least 48 fighters and family members were killed during last week 's offensive against opposition-held areas in Aleppo , according to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights . However , Assad 's military denied the killings and claimed it was the work of rebel forces . ' I deny completely such an act that can not be committed by the Syrian army whose duty is to protect lives and not kill people , ' a military source told Reuters . He said armed groups kill residents whom they suspect of being loyal or working with the government and accuse the army of committing the acts . The victims were shot in their homes in the village of Raitan on Tuesday shortly after the village fell to the army and loyalist forces including Iranian fighters , the monitoring group reported . Five women and 10 children were among those killed , it added.Rami Abdul Rahman of the group , said his group confirmed the killings in the village from locals . The affiliation of those killed was not immediately clear . Destroyed : Drone footage shot by Al Jazeera reveals how the one prosperous city now lies in ruins . Bombed : Entire streets full of shops , public baths and residential properties are caked in dust from aerial shelling . Ceasefire : UN 's special envoy to Syria will travel to the countryto try and negotiate a six-week suspension of government shelling and artillery strikes on the embattled Aleppo . Earlier today , drone footage emerged that has reveals the utter destruction inside the city - besieged by violent battles between government and rebel forces for more than three years . The video shot by AJ + shows how bath houses , shops and residential buildings in the once-thriving world heritage site now lie in complete ruin . The city has been carved in two since 2012 , when opposition fighters launched an offensive to take control of the eastern half , while the government retained the west . Whole neighborhoods are in rubble and opposition fighters now face a two-front war against the government and the Islamic State group . The overall conflict in Syria has killed at least 220,000 people and sent more than 3.8 million people fleeing the country . The fighting reportedly started when government forces launched a sudden offensive to recapture three extremist-held towns in Aleppo that can potentially cut off rebel routes deep into the city . UN 's special envoy to Syria will travel to the country this month to try and negotiate a six-week suspension of government shelling and artillery strikes on the embattled Aleppo . It is unknown - and unlikely - that opposition forces will agree to the ceasefire proposed by Staffan de Mistura who says the government is open to the idea of a freeze in fighting . He said Damascus was willing to suspend aerial bombardment to test the possibility of a ceasefire in the city , where both Jihadists and other insurgents are battling the army and allied forces . Intense : Fighting near and inside Aleppo has accelerated this week as the army tries to recapture territory north of the city from Al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jabhat al-Nusra . Armed : Rebels have taken to making their own ammunition - the latest of these weapons are gas cylinder howitzers , aptly nicknamed Hell Cannons . Howitzer : The rebel groups are said to take great pride in the cannon , which they developed themselves and has a range of about a mile . Battle : The fighting reportedly intensified when government forces launched a sudden offensive to recapture three extremist-held towns in Aleppo -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Death : At least 248 fighters - including 129 government soldiers and 119 rebels - have died in Aleppo since Tuesday according to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights . But on Thursday , the regime said the success of a recent UN plan to freeze fighting in the city hinges on foreign states withdrawing their support for so-called insurgents . Interior Minister Omran al-Zoabi claims the Syrian army has had more success against Islamic State and other militant groups than ` anything accomplished by a US-led alliance ' . It emerged this week that Syrian rebels are firing propane gas cylinders from howitzers as deadly battles with government forces continue . With little access to weapons other than small arms such as machine guns , they have taken to making their own ammunition . The latest of these weapons are gas cylinder howitzers , aptly nicknamed Hell Cannons , which on Wednesday were fired towards forces loyal to president Bashar Al-Assad in Aleppo . Almost four years into the conflict , the Syrian government is still fighting insurgents in the southern and northern regions of the country , in addition to ISIS which has declared its central city of Raqqa as its capital . The United States and other allied nations have been carrying airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria since September . But government officials have previously described their efforts as ` fruitless ' . | Woman was freed by volunteers after being trapped for several hours . Entire streets lie in ruins in footage shot by a drone over the embattled city . Fighting has intensified recently as the regime try to recapture rebel areas . 248 fighters have died in city since Tuesday , human rights group claimed . UN wants the Syrian government to stop shelling and artillery fire on city . 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Police are searching for a man who filmed himself climbing and hanging from a 50-story crane in downtown Miami . The man 's name has n't been released but on social media sites - that he has recently deleted - he calls himself DareDevilMagic_Insane . In his deleted YouTube videos he reportedly wears a mask and uses a GoPro camera to show himself crossing narrow beams and wandering around the lofty construction site . Scroll down for video . In DareDevilMagic_Insane 's YouTube videos - which have been deleted since police announced their search - he reportedly wears a mask and uses a GoPro camera to show himself crossing narrow beams and wandering around the lofty construction site . Police do not believe he 's acting alone in his climbing stunts and will not release names of who they believe are involved . Police have said that he 's a threat to himself and is a danger to others who might get inspiration to participate in urban exploring after seeing his antics , according to NBC . ` We do n't want anyone else doing it . Just imagine a teenager trying to do it , ' Officer Kenia Fallat said . ` He 's risking his life but what we do n't want are others to copy him , and indeed it 's not only dangerous but also illegal . ' Police do not believe he 's acting alone in his climbing stunts and will not release names of who they believe is involved . Though DareDevilMagic_Insane wants to remain mostly anonymous , he has released some information about his climbs to CBS Miami . He told the site that his goal with climbing is to share his experiences and views with the world . ' I want them to feel the vertigo and that heat-racing feel , ' he said . The climber added that one of his favorite climbs was a shutdown wooden roller coaster in Dania Beach , called The Hurricane . The climber said in an interview that one of his favorite climbs was a shutdown wooden roller coaster in Dania Beach , called The Hurricane . He did say , however , that the got lots of splinters on that climb . Though he 's only been filming his adventures for about a month , the free climber has been exploring the sky-high locations for about two years . Law-enforcement officers have said that if he or anyone is caught in the act , they will be arrested . Frederica Burden , a spokeswoman for the Miami Police Department said in a press release that DareDevilMagic_Insane is committing serious crimes . First , to trespass on to a construction site is a third-degree felony in the state of Florida , punishable by up to five year imprisonment and/or fines of up to $ 10,000 for each violation , ' she said . ` Another more important problem is , this behavior may very well lead an impressionable youngster to mimic the climb and risk serious injury or even death . ' Though he 's only been filming his adventures for about a month , the free climber has been exploring the sky-high locations for about two years . Law-enforcement officers have said that if he or anyone is caught in the act , they will be arrested . | Police wo n't release a name but man calls himself DareDevilMagic_Insane . He 's filmed at multiple places trespassing and free-climbing at lofty heights . He deleted YouTube and Instagram accounts documenting adventures . Miami police worry that man is a danger to himself and others . Force worries that other people will want to try his dangerous stunts . | [[210, 250], [692, 698], [760, 817], [1240, 1246], [1308, 1364], [25, 30], [35, 112], [251, 283], [312, 420], [552, 554], [583, 691], [448, 526], [818, 891], [1109, 1180], [1109, 1180]] |
Beloved ice cream brand Ben & Jerry 's newest flavor is as fantastically ` over the top ' as the funny man who inspired it . To celebrate Jimmy Fallon 's first full season as the host of The Tonight Show , the brand has debuted The Tonight Dough , a decadent ice cream that ` combines chocolate and caramel ice creams with chocolate chip cookie dough , peanut butter cookie dough and a crunchy chocolate cookie swirl ' . In order to see if the bold new flavor really was ` chock full of the stuff people love ' , the Femail team put Ben & Jerry 's newest ice cream to the test at our New York City headquarters . Scroll down for video . Over the top : The Tonight Dough Starring Jimmy Fallon ` combines chocolate and caramel ice creams with chocolate chip cookie dough , peanut butter cookie dough and a crunchy chocolate cookie swirl ' Big reveal : Ben & Jerry 's co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield joined Jimmy on his show earlier this week to help debut their new flavor , which celebrates the comedian 's first full season of The Tonight Show . ` Quite sickly , but really tasty , ' said US Femail assistant editor Charlie Lankston . ' I liked that I could taste a different variety of flavors , from chocolate to peanut butter . She added : ` But I felt that it could have done with a few more cookie dough pieces . ' Daily Mail Online 's Senior Associate Photo Editor Kaitlinn Van Ert agreed that the the two varieties of cookie dough bites made the ice cream even more appealing . ` The mix in textures is really nice and it 's a good balance in flavors , ' she said . ' -LSB- You -RSB- can never go wrong with cookie dough . ' US Assistant Science and Technology Editor Ellie Zolfagharifard rated the flavor seven out of ten because she thought it was lacking when it came to another of its ingredients . Number one fan : ` This ice cream is the greatest , ' Jimmy told his audience as he enjoyed a sample with the company 's founders . ' I think it needs more chocolate , ' she explained . ` But otherwise very tasty . ' Jimmy unveiled the new flavor on his show earlier this week , explaining that when he was hosting Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in 2011 , Ben & Jerry 's had created its first flavor in his honor - Late Night Snack . Sadly the vanilla bean ice cream , which contained salty caramel swirls and fudge covered potato chip clusters , has since been discontinued , but Jimmy noted that he was ready for a bigger and better flavor anyway . ` This is n't Late Night anymore . This is the Tonight Show , ' he said . ` This is the big leagues . We have to raise the bar . We have to up our game , and that is exactly what we did . ' Charity work : Jimmy also revealed that all the proceeds from Tonight Dough will go to SeriousFun Children 's Network , a non-profit organization that funds camps and programs for children with serious illnesses . Fun game : After debuting the new flavor , Jimmy hid inside an ice cream feeding machine at the Ben & Jerry 's shop at New York City 's Rockefeller Center in order to trick customers who were sampling The Tonight Dough . Although Jimmy said they ` tried thousands ' of flavor combinations ' , he never specifically explained how they landed on the ice cream 's key ingredients . Ben & Jerry 's co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield joined Jimmy on his show to help debut their new ice cream , and after a dramatic drum roll , the late night host excitedly uncovered a giant tub of The Tonight Dough . ` Guys , this ice cream is the greatest . It is the best tasting ice cream - I swear - you will ever have in your life . ' Jimmy also revealed that all the proceeds from Tonight Dough will go to SeriousFun Children 's Network , a non-profit organization that funds camps and programs for children with serious illnesses . But the host did n't stop there . The next day he visited the Ben & Jerry 's shop at New York City 's Rockefeller Center , where he hid inside a ` state-of-the-art ice cream feeding machine ' to hand out samples of The Tonight Dough and play a few trick on his fans . Great Surprise : Fans were thrilled to learn that the bizarre ice cream feeding machine was actually being run by the Tonight Show host . | The Tonight Dough is chocolate and caramel ice creams combined with chocolate chip cookie dough , peanut butter cookie dough and a crunchy chocolate cookie swirl . | [[248, 268], [276, 393], [1148, 1241]] |
A man admitted to trying to sell a house near Hyde Park for # 1million from under its owner 's nose . Benjamin Khoury , 26 , attempted to sell the property on Clarendon Mews , in Bayswater , west London in November last year despite having no legal right to the home . Khoury , who wore a black suit and white open-necked shirt in the dock at Southwark Crown Court , pleaded guilty to one count of fraud . Benjamin Khoury , pictured , pleaded guilty to trying to sell a house he did not own at Southwark Crown Court . Khoury admitted trying to sell this property on Clarendon Mews , Bayswater , last November , for # 1 million . Co-accused Tamara Pacskowska , 56 , and Monika Brzezinska , 28 , both deny the charge . The Polish nationals further deny charges of possessing false ID documents used to enable the sale of the home . Brzezinska and Pacskowska are both accused of possessing a false passport and false driving license and will face trial later this year . Prosecutor Peter Zinner said : ` The fraud is that the defendants adopted the identity of a lawful owner of a residential property and in support of that offence had created false identity documents with a view to selling the property for about # 1million . ` He added : ` It is quite clear on the evidence that Mr Khoury was present at the final and key meeting at the solicitors who were holding the conveyance and was arrested in situ with the co-defendants . ' Brzezinska and Pacskowska , both of Croydon , were released on bail ahead of their three-day trial which is pencilled in for the week of 27 April . Khoury , of Hackney , northeast London , was released on bail and will return to Southwark Crown Court at the conclusion of the trial to be sentenced . Khoury 's co-accused Tamara Packskowska and Monika Brzezinska pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court , pictured , and will face trial on April 27 . Khoury will reappear at the conclusion of the trial for sentence . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Benjamin Khoury admitted trying to sell the Bayswater mews for # 1million . Co-accused Tamara Pacskowska and Monika Brzezinska pleaded not guilty . The Polish nationals will face trial at Southwark Crown Court in April . Khoury , 26 , will reappear following his co-accused 's trial for sentencing . | [[0, 101], [102, 117], [125, 188], [406, 421], [424, 432], [435, 442], [450, 475], [406, 421], [435, 475], [406, 421], [443, 517], [518, 608], [1172, 1225], [694, 716], [1733, 1838], [1733, 1794], [1841, 1849], [1733, 1794], [1850, 1885], [1510, 1531], [1538, 1580], [1733, 1794], [1850, 1885], [1581, 1587], [1603, 1612], [1638, 1714], [1705, 1732], [1886, 1952]] |
Criminal past : Sperm donor Declan Rooney as he emerged smirking from court in 1993 . The Mail on Sunday can today unmask an anonymous sperm donor who boasts that an astonishing 32 women are expecting his babies and another 15 are about to take pregnancy tests after asking him for donations . Declan Rooney , 42 , claims he is ` Britain 's most successful sperm donor ' and says he has donated sperm to two more women who have already given birth . He also has six children born naturally with three different mothers -- meaning he has the potential to be the father of 55 children . The former web designer runs his website under the alias Upton North and advertises himself on Facebook to single women , lesbians and couples desperate for a baby . Last night experts called for an investigation into the unregulated and potentially dangerous service he provides to women he meets online , with one sociologist saying that Mr Rooney was ` determinedly engineering a one-man eugenics movement ' . Medical experts fear he could create a ` ticking timebomb ' by flouting official guidelines for sperm donation , which limit the number of families that legitimate sperm donors can help create to a maximum of ten . As well as growing up without knowing their father , his children will potentially live close to each other , meaning that half-brothers and sisters may meet and unwittingly have children of their own . The murky world of unregulated sperm donation has come under increasing scrutiny from watchdogs as the internet offers men and women easy opportunities to meet up anonymously and create families -- without needing to qualify or pay for expensive private fertility treatment , overseen by doctors . A cycle of artificial insemination costs # 850 privately and is only offered to selected patients on the NHS . Rooney set up his anonymous site last March , offering to visit women in their homes or hotel within a 50-mile radius of his Middlesbrough home and give them a sample of his sperm in a specimen pot for them to inseminate themselves . His website , which was taken down last night after he was contacted by The Mail on Sunday , stated : ` I am willing to help either through artificial insemination or naturally with no strings attached . ' Despite that wording , he told this newspaper that he does not have sex with the women . Sperm donations are not illegal unless a man charges for the service , but the risks of private donations include reports of women being abused , pressured into sex or forced to hand over money when they meet a donor . Rooney , who insists he acts within the law , says he only charges ` expenses ' and that his motives are purely ` altruistic ' . He said : ` I like helping people ' . And he added : ` Have you changed anyone 's lives for the better ? ' His cynical advert : Declan Rooney boasted of ` natural ' insemination , but insisted he did not offer sex . Since becoming a sperm donor , Rooney says two lesbian women in the North East have given birth to his children . He said : ` When I was told , I was really happy for the mothers . I like meeting new people , I like hearing their stories , I like problem-solving . I 'm quite an altruistic person . I have n't done anything illegal . ` I set myself up as a private donor and have been inundated -- I have 5,000 emails . If they are too far out of the area I say no to them . If you say you 're a sperm donor , people say it 's really smutty , but if someone said they were an egg donor it 's like `` Wow that 's amazing '' . There were a few days when I had a success each day . It 's a good feeling . ' On Rooney 's webpage he backed up his claims by posting photos of ultrasounds scans , positive reviews from female recipients and an image of a specimen pot . A HUMAN Fertilisation and Embryology Authority -LRB- HFEA -RRB- spokesman said : ` Unfortunately , women finding a sperm donor online , rather than through a licensed clinic , run a number of risks . Apart from the personal safety risks to the woman , the donor wo n't have been screened for infectious diseases like HIV , or for inherited illnesses , and he will probably also be the legal parent of any child that is born . ' Dr Suvir Venkataraman of London 's Harley Street Fertility Clinic , added : ` A registered clinic will inform a child of a donor who else has been born using their sperm so they do n't have a sexual relationship with someone sharing the same genes . This man can not expect to keep tabs on everyone and that is a big risk . ' Mr Rooney , who says his partner ` understands my reasons for donating ' , claims that his family have had no medical issues in five generations . ` I would n't donate if I had something genetically wrong . And there is no risk that my offspring will unknowingly have sex with each other because evolution makes sure that we are not attracted to people with the same genes , ' he claimed . He also boasted that he is ` immune ' from the Child Support Agency . ` The CSA has to find your taxable income and assets . They would have difficulty . I 'm not scared of them , ' he said . Mr Rooney was photographed on the front page of the Daily Mail in 1993 leaving court smirking after he was found guilty of causing # 60,000 of graffiti damage . He was given a suspended sentence and served seven months in a young offenders ' institution while waiting to stand trial . As he stepped out of the dock he said : ` My barrister 's a genius . I 'm laughing . It 's a soft touch . ' Questioned on his criminal past last night , he said : ` I do n't mention it to recipients , but if the subject comes up then I will talk about it . ' Sociologist Claire McQuoid has researched private sperm donation and is setting up a charity for women who have been abused by donors . She said : ` When Upton North appeared on the scene he developed a reputation for someone determined to impregnate as many women as possible , with no concern for child welfare , or indeed the women themselves . His aggressive online marketing is akin to a eugenics mission where he competes with other donors . ' | Sperm donor Declan Rooney boasts 32 women are expecting his babies . Claims 15 are about to take pregnancy tests after asking for donations . Says he has given sperm to two more women who have already given birth . 42-year-old also has six children born naturally with three different mothers . Means former web designer has the potential to be the father of 55 children . He advertises himself to single women , lesbians and desperate couples . 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Kelly Brook 's arrival in Hollywood three months ago was a decidedly low-key affair . Instead of embracing her pin-up image , she let it be known that she was ` reinventing ' herself as a serious actress . In true Tinseltown style , she swiftly airbrushed her disastrous British television career from her biography , during which she was dumped as a judge on Britain 's Got Talent after just one appearance and axed from The Big Breakfast amid accusations that she could n't read the Autocue . And in an effort to be seen as more than a lingerie model famous for flaunting her body , she posted a series of snaps on Instagram of herself cycling in the California sunshine and sparring in a gym . But now it seems she has already ditched her attempts to be ` taken seriously ' after landing a major role in a new prime-time US comedy TV series -- a move she describes as ` the biggest opportunity of my life ' . Scroll down for video . Next big thing : Kelly Brook has landed a major role in new prime-time US comedy TV series One Big Happy . The British beauty , far right , with One Big Happy co = stars Nick Zano and Elisha Cuthbert . To publicise the NBC show , called One Big Happy , a trailer stars a naked Kelly -LRB- tastefully pixelated -RRB- playing a studio audience for laughs with jokes about her ` big boobs ' . In the racy clip , she says playfully : ` How would I do on the lesbian market ? I do n't think I 've ever been appraised . ' The role is tipped to promote her into the A-list , with TV producers touting her to the American press as ` Britain 's Sofia Vergara ' -- a reference to the bombshell Colombian actress and star of the hit show Modern Family . Sofia has become the highest-earning actress on US TV , raking in an estimated # 22 million a year . And Kelly , 35 , is only too happy to comply . ` Sofia is someone I look up to , ' she says . ` She has a fantastic , fun accent and she 's a sexy woman but does comedy so well . If I could try to be a little like that , that would be great . ` I 'd love a bit of her success . I 've always been the brunt of the joke . I 've always been the stooge . ' HER new role is certainly lucrative , with some reports claiming that she has earned # 550,000 for six episodes . In several shots she is seen topless -LRB- suitably pixelated -RRB- . Group hug : Kelly , third from the left , with stars and executives from the sitcom , including chat-show host and series producer Ellen DeGeneres , in cream jacket . ` Kelly is back doing what she does best , ' said a friend last night . ` It was a very conscious decision . She knows it 's something of a cliche for her to be the glamour girl showing off her breasts , but she is convinced that , at 35 , this is her last big chance to break into Hollywood . ` Despite all her past talk of reinvention , of becoming a serious actress or presenter , she knows it was her body that caught the eye of the show 's producers . She finally gets it that it is her body that will bring her to the attention of the public in America . ` She accepts she has always been a bit of a figure of fun in England . But what people do n't realise is that there 's a ruthless streak in Kelly . She 's tough and she 's a survivor . Kelly arrived in Hollywood three months ago to reinvent herself as a serious actress . ` The very fact she 's made it on to a prime-time comedy show in the US is something to be applauded when you think about how many girls arrive in Hollywood each year trying to get work . ' And as proof that Kelly is determined to ensure her pin-up statistics get the maximum coverage , she has posted a slow-motion video of herself on social media in a tiny pink and orange bikini emerging sexily from an LA swimming pool . Informing her fans last week that she has shed 7lb on the Atkins diet , she shows off her leaner shape in a series of provocative poses . Kelly 's new show , which premieres in the US next month , is the brainchild of talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres , who has become something of a mentor to Kelly . One Big Happy stars up-and-coming Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert -LRB- who played Kim Bauer in 24 -RRB- , and Nick Zano , star of Melrose Place . Elisha 's character Lizzy is a lesbian who decides she wants to have a baby with her straight childhood friend Luke -LRB- Zano -RRB- . But things become complicated when Luke meets Prudence -LRB- Kelly -RRB- , a ` free-spirited British girl ' , in a bar and falls instantly in love . When Lizzy finally finds out she is pregnant , Luke announces that he and Prudence are married -- creating one very different ` family ' . Kelly 's performance has been a big hit with the show 's writer and executive producer , Liz Feldman . She says : ` Our US casting director , Julie Ashton , found Kelly after a long and exhaustive search . She remembered her from her days on the TV series Smallville -LSB- in 2001 -RSB- and sought her out in England . ` We had seen hundreds of women for the part of Prudence . People were auditioning on three continents . We saw some lovely , talented actresses but no one quite had the right balance between beautiful and funny until Kelly came along . ' Kelly , pictured hosting Channel 4 's Big Breakfast with Johnny Vaughan , has airbrushed her disastrous UK television career from her biography . She adds : ` Kelly 's tape was sent to me on a Saturday night and I immediately knew she was a star , though I was n't at all familiar with her . She flew to LA two days later to do her screen test , blew us all away , and the role was hers by Friday . ` We were having a hard time finding a bombshell beauty who could really do comedy . I was so relieved when she came in to do her screen test because she made me laugh . ` It 's obvious to everyone that she 's gorgeous but it 's certainly unexpected that she can really land a joke . It 's extremely rare to find someone that gorgeous and that hilarious . ` She 's already a star -- America just does n't know it yet . But they will , because she really does shine on the screen . She 's so likeable and has such great energy and timing , I think audiences are going to be very taken with her . Kelly , pictured left , is being touted to the American press as the Britain 's Sofia Vergara . The Colombian bombshell , pictured right , is the highest earning actress on US TV . ` I really hope One Big Happy airs in the UK . The character of Prudence comes from that love and enchantment I have with England . So it would be a dream for it to be shown there . And I would love for everyone in the UK to see just how fantastic Kelly is on the show . I think people will fall in love with her in a new way . ' The actress herself , well-known for her high-profile romances with Hollywood stars Jason Statham and Billy Zane , says the role has transformed her life . ` I was living in a little cottage in the English countryside when I read the script . I had a lovely life in England . I own a restaurant , I 'm very busy . It took a lot for me to leave my family and my life and come here , but when I read the script I do n't think I 'd reacted to anything so profoundly in a long time . It was just a case of `` I need to get on a plane and try to get that job '' . ' ` Initially , I put myself on tape and sent it to Ellen and the producers and they said `` Yes , fly out '' and I was on a plane the next day , and it 's been a rollercoaster since then . Kelly has previously had high profile romances Hollywood stars Billy Zane and Jason Statham . ` I think they saw about 400 girls and I came in at the 11th hour . ` When I flew in , they had a few girls lined up and the girl who came before me said , `` You have to kiss in the audition ! '' And I thought , `` Oh well , I just have to go for it . '' ` There are not that many roles for British girls who look like me or sound like me on American television . I 'm not going to get a role on Downton Abbey , let 's be honest . ` So I just went in there and it clicked and that was that . ' | Arrived in Hollywood three months ago to ` reinvent ' herself as actress . Landed role in NBC 's prime-time comedy TV series One Big Happy . Show is the brainchild of US talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres . 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Jacob Ramsey , a five-year veteran with the Kansas City Police Department , has been indicted for shooting and wounding Anthony Contreras , 37 , -LRB- pictured -RRB- in Kansas City , Missouri , last summer . A Missouri police officer was arraigned Friday after a grand jury indicted him in the shooting of a man who was wounded during an arrest last summer . Jacob Ramsey , a five-year veteran with the Kansas City Police Department , faces charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action . A Jackson County judge entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf . Investigators say Ramsey shot 37-year-old Anthony Contreras on June 24 after police went to Contreras ' home to serve an arrest warrant . KCTV reported the warrant stemmed from Contreras ' failure to appear in court on earlier charges of burglary , tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest . Police said Contreras was shot while trying to run away . His family and friends insisted at the time that he was unarmed . Authorities have not commented on whether Contreras was found to have a weapon . Ramsey waived his right to a jury trial through his attorney Friday and requested that a judge decide the case . A trial has been scheduled for April 2 . Ramsey , 31 , is on unpaid administrative leave , police Capt. Tye Grant said in a statement . Grant declined to comment further and referred questions to the Jackson County prosecutor . Kansas City 's Fraternal Order of Police lodge called Friday 's indictment ` baseless , ' saying in a statement that Ramsey ` justifiably defended himself against a felon previously convicted of resisting arrest , narcotics and illegal possession of a firearm . ' Ramsey also acted in compliance with state and federal law , as well as his department 's policies , the FOP said . ` The FOP and its members stand firmly behind Officer Ramsey , who has a flawless record and is an impeccable police officer , ' the organization said . ` The FOP will devote all of its substantial resources to the defense of Officer Ramsey , and will stand by him throughout this process , which will ultimately lead to his acquittal . ' Investigators say Ramsey , a veteran with the department , arrived at Contreras ' home -LRB- pictured -RRB- to serve an arrest warrant for resisting arrest . He was shot while running away . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Jacob Ramsey allegedly shot and wounded Anthony Contreras , 37 , in Kansas City , Missouri , on June 24 . He was running away from officers who arrived at his house to arrest him . His family have claimed he was unarmed when he was gunned down . A grand jury has indicted Ramsey . A judge pleaded not guilty on his behalf . The veteran officer is currently on unpaid administrative leave . | [[0, 12], [63, 159], [208, 311], [303, 311], [316, 358], [566, 636], [584, 674], [584, 674], [643, 703], [869, 926], [881, 926], [2292, 2324], [2292, 2294], [2310, 2324], [927, 992], [0, 12], [63, 159], [208, 311], [501, 565], [1228, 1234], [1242, 1275]] |
Two unfinished sketches by Paul Cezanne have been discovered on the reverse side of two watercolors after remaining unseen for almost one hundred years . Officials at Philadelphia 's Barnes Foundation museum says the collector who bought the paintings more than 90 years ago probably never knew the hidden sketches were there . The foundation said the sketches -- one graphite and the other watercolor -- were found during conservation work on the reverse sides of two Cezanne watercolors depicting the landscape of southern France . Two Cezanne drawings were found on the backs of his watercolors undergoing restoration at the Barnes Foundation , including this graphite sketch of houses found on the back of his work Trees . Chief conservator Barbara Buckley -LRB- left -RRB- and consulting curator Martha Lucy -LRB- right -RRB- said that Dr Arthur Barnes did not know that he was buying the hidden drawings . Dr Barnes bough Trees -LRB- left -RRB- and The Chaine de l'Etoile Mountains -LRB- right -RRB- for $ 100 each in 1921 from Leo Stein . Officials said that the sketches have n't been seen since at least the early 20th century , ` most likely prior to Dr. Albert Barnes 's purchase of the works from Leo Stein in 1921 . ' ` We 've had -LRB- the watercolors -RRB- out of the frame before . But the backs were covered with brown paper , ' said Barbara Buckley , the foundation 's senior director of conservation and chief painting conservator , told The Philadelphia Inquirer . ` That 's one of the reasons they were sent -LRB- for conservation -RRB- . Brown paper is very acidic , and they needed acid-free paper . ' Officials said Cezanne often worked on both sides of the paper in his sketchbooks and on larger sheets , producing thousands of such drawings over the course of his career , but they were usually done ` to experiment with line and color . ' Mr Barnes bought the watercolors for $ 100 each , according to the New York Times . The additional small experiments by the artist , who influenced many 20th century luminaries such as Pablo Picasso , may be worth a fortune . Cezanne 's series The Card Players includes one of the most expensive paintings ever sold , a picture that the Qatari royal family bought for $ 263million . Paul Cezanne , -LRB- seen left in 1906 , the year of his death and right in 1895 self-portrait -RRB- influenced much of 20th century art and his works regularly sell for millions of dollars . His watercolors have fetched up to $ 25million at auction , according to Art Daily . Ms Buckley said the sketches , which were on the back of watercolors normally on view in one of the galleries , offer a window into Cezanne 's artistic process . On the back of ` The Chaine de l'Etoile Mountains , ' conservators found that Cezanne had begun a sketch of trees with pencil and then color , but the center of the sketch is so unfinished it 's hard to determine what it represents . Marks on the sketch include the word ` non ' , likely meaning that the work was not complete enough to be sold . On the back of ` Trees , ' conservators found a detailed depiction without color of houses and the same Etoile range that was often the subject of the artist 's sketches and paintings . ` We had no reason to think there was anything there , ' said Ms Buckley , who said nothing was found on the back of another Cezanne watercolor after conservation work in 2007 . Barnes officials say 15 unknown Cezanne drawings have been found in the last three decades . The Barnes Foundation , seen in its old building in 2003 , also owns one of Cezanne 's Card Players series , one of which sold for $ 263million to the Qatari royal family . Martha Lucy , a Drexel University assistant professor of art and art history and a former Barnes curator , said Cezanne frequently walked along a route that looked out over the Etoile mountains . The range ran near his home in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France . ` Cezanne walked frequently there and did many depictions of it , ' Lucy said . Both Ms Lucy and Ms Buckley said they believe that Albert Barnes was unaware that he had acquired , in Ms Lucy 's words , ` four for the price of two . ' The correspondence between Mr Barnes and Mr Stein , the brother of Gertrude Stein , contains no mention of the drawings , so the seller likely did not know about them either . The foundation plans to display the works in double-sided frames that will allow viewing of both sides from April 10 through May 18 , after which the watercolors will be returned to their original locations . 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Robbie Williams incurred the wrath of Led Zeppelin rocker Jimmy Page over plans to revamp his mansion - and now he 's upset M&S heir Mr Sieff . He is used to the adoration of pop fans -- but when it comes to neighbours , Robbie Williams is having the opposite effect . The Angels singer has already incurred the wrath of Led Zeppelin rocker Jimmy Page over plans to revamp his # 17.5 million London mansion . And now the former Take That star has upset Marks & Spencer heir Jonathan Sieff . Mr Sieff has written to Kensington and Chelsea Council to complain about Williams 's request to install air conditioning units at the bottom of his garden , which backs onto Mr Sieff 's property . The great-great grandson of Mr Marks is worried the machines ' noise will detract from his quality of life . He wrote that the three units together will produce a constant sound of 43.5 dB , ` which is nearly the same comparison as an adult speaking ' . He added : ` My garden is only 90 sqm and from the location of the units to my kitchen doors is 9.5 metres so why should I have someone else 's noise affecting my surrounding property , where the applicant in question can put the condenser units anywhere the applicant wishes on his property as it is vastly bigger . ` If the resident would like to install the condenser units , I would grant the applicant permission to install them but nowhere near my property so it does n't affect my family from going outside , enjoying the garden from some tranquillity and freedom from disturbance . ' He is also worried about the disturbance that might be caused to local residents if the proposed works on the nineteenth century property are given the green light . Mr Williams , 41 , bought the 46-room mansion in the Holland Park area from the late film director Michael Winner in 2013 . He lives in the property , called Woodland House , with his wife Ayda Field , 35 , and their two children . He first submitted plans to modernise the home in early December last year , claiming he wanted to create a ` contemporary standard of family living . ' Mr Williams , 41 , bought the 46-room mansion in the Holland Park area from the late film director Michael Winner in 2013 . He lives in the property with his wife Ayda Field , 35 , and their two children . However , Mr Page , who has lived in the neighbouring Tower House for four decades , quickly submitting an objection to the assorted proposals , which included building a recording studio , partly filling a swimming pool and adding a window overlooking his garden . In a letter to the council , the veteran rocker wrote that he was ` extremely concerned ' the works would create an eyesore and might even damage his own Grade I listed property . He added : ` I have been responsible for the protection of the Tower House for over 40 years and I am always concerned when proposals are made for nearby properties which may be detrimental to the wellbeing of this important heritage asset . ' However , rather than backing down , Williams upped the ante by submitting another tranche of planning requests , which would see him build a 3,600 sq/ft basement -- complete with swimming pool -- under his back garden and a ` like for like ' replacement of a first floor balcony . | Singer Robbie Williams , 41 , upset neighbours over plans to revamp home . Bought # 17.5 million mansion in 2013 and lives there with wife and children . Incurred wrath of Led Zeppelin rocker Jimmy Page in December . Now he 's upset neighbour M&S heir Jonathan Sieff with request to install air conditioning units in his garden - which backs onto Mr Sieff 's property . | [[1700, 1711], [1719, 1823], [2085, 2096], [2104, 2208], [2209, 2247], [0, 111], [269, 298], [308, 408], [269, 286], [291, 408], [108, 132], [409, 473], [564, 645], [635, 645], [654, 687], [1264, 1318]] |
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud is to host the first television appeal ever made by the charity set up in the memory of Stephen Lawrence . He will hail the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust for helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to ` smash through barriers ' in pursuit of their dream careers . The trust , founded by the murdered teenager 's mother in 1998 , already has a proven track record of helping students into architecture , the profession which Stephen had wanted to enter since the age of seven . Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud , pictured right , is to present the first television appeal ever made by a charity set up in memory of Stephen Lawrence , pictured left . It has awarded over 100 architecture bursaries and so far many students have gone on to qualify as architects while the others have succeeded in associated areas . With a staff of just six and entirely funded by donations , the Trust has already reached more than 1,500 people attending workshops at the iconic Stephen Lawrence Centre , providing events , courses and programmes to help them to aim high and overcome barriers to employment - and encourages young people to strive to become lawyers and journalists too . Mr McCloud , who has presented the unusual homebuilding show Grand Designs on Channel Four since 1999 , said : ` What I find extraordinary about the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is that they allow people to realise their dream and to smash through barriers . ' He will present the Lifeline Appeal , a monthly slot on the BBC in which a well-known personality introduces the vital work of a charity they care about and appeals for donations , on Sunday -LRB- Feb 22 -RRB- at 4.45 pm on BBC1 . It will be repeated on BBC2 on February 25 at 1pm on BBC2 . The appeal features Eniola Asaolu who grew up in a tough area of North London and faced the choice of either joining a gang or becoming a victim of one until his fortunes changed when he won a place on a Stephen Lawrence Scholarship scheme at top City law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer . It also tells how the trust helped Lisa Basu overcome the financial obstacles of an architect 's seven-year training . She could n't afford materials for her models while at university and was using pizza boxes , but thanks to a bursary from the trust was able to complete her studies . Mr McCloud said : ` What I find extraordinary about the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is that they allow people to realise their dream and to smash through barriers . ' Baroness Lawrence said : ` We are here as a catalyst so we can support them in whatever profession they want to go into . ' A-level student Stephen was stabbed to death aged 18 in an unprovoked racist attack at a bus stop in Eltham , South East London , in 1993 . He excelled at art and maths and got himself a placement at a big London architect firm before his murder . The Mail campaigned to bring the killers to justice and published a landmark front page accusing five men of the murder . Two were convicted in 2012 . Last month , the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and the Mail announced two journalism scholarships . You can donate at : . https://www.justgiving.com/4w350m3/donation/direct/charity/122488#MessageAndAmou nt . From 5pm tomorrow -LRB- Feb 22 -RRB- : call 0800 011 011 -LRB- free on BT landlines ; mobiles and other networks may vary -RRB- , online at www.bbc.co.uk/lifeline or send donations to The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust , Freepost , BBC Lifeline Appeal . | Kevin McCloud to host first TV appeal for Stephen Lawrence charity . Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust helps disadvantaged young people . The trust was founded by the murdered teenager 's mother in 1998 . Trust has already reached more than 1,500 people attending workshops . Also providing events , courses and programmes to help young people . | [[0, 76], [0, 37], [41, 101], [531, 563], [583, 624], [531, 544], [586, 647], [1489, 1524], [145, 317], [158, 262], [318, 380], [383, 454], [927, 1037], [927, 936], [1040, 1172]] |
One baby is born through IVF to lesbian parents almost every day in the UK , new figures have revealed . The numbers from 2012 -- the most recent available -- show that 348 babies were born to women recorded as having a female partner . This is a 14-fold increase on the 25 such babies born in 2003 , according to the statistics from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority . One baby is born through IVF to lesbian parents almost every day in the UK , new figures have revealed -LRB- file picture -RRB- . In total , over the ten-year period , IVF treatment clinics have helped bring 1,388 children into the world for lesbian couples . In addition , the HFEA said that over the same ten-year timespan 1,149 children were born through IVF to single women . However , the official numbers are considered an underestimate of the real total , as more children will have been conceived by single and lesbian mums with the help of donor insemination -- much of which takes place outside regulated clinics . These latest figures from the HFEA reveal that almost 1,000 lesbian mums underwent IVF treatment in 2012 in a bid to become a mother . In 2003 , just 77 women recorded as having a female partner underwent IVF treatment , resulting in 25 babies . By 2012 , this number surged to 916 would-be lesbian mothers , who successfully gave birth to 348 babies . The number of lesbian couples having this type of fertility treatment has expanded rapidly in the last ten years , with much of it being funded by the NHS . Figures reveal that almost 1,000 lesbian mums underwent IVF treatment in 2012 in a bid to become a mother . The law was liberalised in 2008 to make it easier for two women to have children via IVF , by removing the obligation for clinics to consider the need for a father figure for the potential child . And in 2013 , NHS rules were changed so that women in same-sex relationships with proven infertility could access state-funded fertility treatment . Before then , lesbian couples had to pay privately , at an estimated cost of around # 15,000 . A spokesman for the gay rights charity Stonewall said : ` We think it 's fantastic that even more children are being conceived in safe and supportive environments , and into loving families , since the ban on lesbians using fertility clinics was lifted . ' But some campaigners have warned of the dangers of a generation of fatherless children . Dr Trevor Stammers , a trustee of the Family Education Trust , said : ` The large recent increase in children born to mothers with a same sex partner at the time of the birth is concerning , in the light of a number of recent research studies which have shown -- for example -- a four-fold increase in emotional problems in children of same-sex parents , compared with children raised by both their biological parents . ' | 348 babies were born in 2012 to women recorded as having female partner . Figure is 14-fold increase on 25 such babies born in 2003 , statistics reveal . Almost a thousand lesbian mothers underwent IVF treatment in 2012 . | [[105, 126], [159, 236], [1256, 1263], [1266, 1277], [1292, 1297], [1298, 1362], [237, 285], [267, 298], [267, 285], [301, 384], [460, 514], [1010, 1123], [1256, 1263], [1266, 1291], [1256, 1263], [1266, 1277], [1292, 1297], [1298, 1362], [1520, 1606]] |
` Bank robber ' : Englishman Mark Rothwell , 49 , has been charged with robbing a bank - despite having won a medal for foiling a similar hold-up in 2010 . A man who was hailed as a community hero after thwarting a bank robbery by tackling the would-be thief to the ground has allegedly committed a hold-up of his own . Mark Rothwell , a 49-year-old Englishman , is accused of barging into a community bank in Portland , Oregon , with a 9mm handgun drawn . Police say he shouted at the tellers to hand over everything they had , then made off in a pickup truck with a bag stuffed with notes totaling $ 15,703 . Officers tracked down his white Toyota Tacoma and found the cash stashed inside , along with the gun , according to an arrest affidavit . Sniffer dogs then led police Rothwell , who apparently confessed to the robbery on the spot . He reportedly told officers : ` It 's me you want ... I just robbed the bank ' . It is a dramatic reversal for Rothwell , who was awarded a Civilian Medal for Heroism in 2010 for tackling a man to the ground as he tried to rob a Chase Bank . He knocked a gun - later revealed to be fake - out of the man 's hand , then pinned him to the ground while officers arrived . However , Rothwell allegedly surpassed that would-be criminal by taking a real 9mm Baretta firearm into the Albina Community Bank and making off with the cash . Police are yet to suggest a motive for Rothwell , who was born in London but moved to the United States more than a decade ago and now runs a home renovation business . According to The Oregonian , bank employees as well as surveillance footage confirmed that Rothwell was the man involved in the robbery . Haul : Rothwell , a local businessman in Portland , Oregon , allegedly held up a bank in the city with a 9mm pistol and made off with $ 15,703 . Bank tellers were reportedly able to recognize him because he did not fully cover his face , and had a recognizably European accent . Giving an account of his earlier crime-fighting , in a 2010 interview Rothwell said he sprang into action after hearing the would-be robber threaten the teller , who reminded him of his daughter . He said : ` He -LSB- the suspect -RSB- knew her name , and for a second I thought it was some kind of weird joke . ' ` It 's just one of those things - someone points a gun at a girl just a couple of years older than my own daughter . It just rubbed me the wrong way . ' Rothwell , a father of two , told the Oregonian at the time that he had been a policeman himself , and had served in the military . Hold-up : Rothwell allegedly took the haul of cash from the Albina Community Bank to the northeast of Portland . At the time of the first robbery , he said police at first mistook him for the suspect . He also hinted at a criminal past of his own , saying of his award : ` Let 's just say it 's nice to be on the right side of the law this time . ' On Friday his public defender lawyer , Ruben Iniguez , declined to comment . Rothwell is due to be arraigned on March 12 . | Mark Rothwell , 49 , accused of handgun hold-up in Portland , Oregon . Englishman demanded wads of cash and was given $ 15,703 , police said . Rothwell apparently confessed to the crime when police tracked him down . In 2010 he was given Civilian Medal of Heroism for foiling a similar heist . | [[18, 42], [45, 79], [585, 610], [1680, 1684], [1800, 1824], [771, 786], [804, 842], [18, 42], [67, 155], [156, 161], [166, 272], [156, 165], [180, 227], [156, 196], [213, 272], [156, 319], [950, 964], [969, 1050]] |
Almost 1,000 jobhunters have applied to work at the most southerly post office in the world . The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust said it had received so many applicants its website crashed three times . Port Lockroy stands on a grizzled outcrop named Goudier Island , which is the size of a primary school playing field . There is no running water and the average temperature is -- 10C -LRB- 14F -RRB- . Chilly : Applications opened yesterday to run the world 's most remote post office - on Goudier Island in the Antarctic , where average temperatures are in the region of -10 C . Those who applied were told they must have the ability to put up with 2,000 ` smelly ' penguins for company . Applicants included ex-servicemen , scientists and students . The staff will spend from November until March running the shop , post office and museum operation at Port Lockroy , which is visited by 18,000 cruise ship passengers each season . Candidates are required to be able to ` carry a big heavy box over slippery rocks and slushy snow whilst dodging penguins ' , go without a shower and survive with no heating or running water . The location is so remote that even helicopters are unable to get there , which means the nearest doctor is three days away on a ship . Port Lockroy is visited between by approximately 18,000 ship-borne visitors amounting to two ship visits per day . The base is also home to the only gift shop in the continent . There is also no internet or Wi-Fi connection , no central heating , no phone signal , and no means of communication with the world other than by VHF radio . The advert by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust -LRB- UKAHT -RRB- , says it is looking for people with ` adaptability to different situations ' . It adds : ` Are you happy not to shower for up to a month , live in close proximity to three people and 2,000 smelly penguins for five months ? ' ` Can you enthuse to visitors when it is -5 C and blowing a blizzard as well as cook supper cheerfully after a long cold day and very little sleep ? ` Living conditions are comfortable though basic with no mains power , heat or water , and limited communications . ' Port Lockroy is visited during its summer by approximately 18,000 ship-borne visitors amounting to two ship visits per day . The base is also home to the only gift shop in the continent . Being the southernmost tip of the globe , there is no darkness , with daylight 24 hours a day . Advert : Candidates are required to be able to ` carry a big heavy box over slippery rocks and slushy snow whilst dodging penguins ' , go a month without a shower and survive with no heating or running water . Applications close on February 27 and the salary is # 1,100 per calendar month . Expenses and subsistence are covered by the UKAHT . Applicants must also have good physical and medical fitness and good DIY skills are a plus . Temperatures on the tiny island , which is the size of a primary school playing field , range from -5 C to 15C . Amy Kincaid , 23 , a geography graduate from Oban in Argyll , Scotland , has already travelled 11,000 miles to help run the most southerly post office in the world . | Almost 1,000 people have applied to work at the most southerly post office . UK Antarctic Heritage Trust received so many applications website crashed . Opportunity is to run post office on Goudier Island in -10 C temperatures . Worker will ` carry big heavy box over slippery rocks and slushy snow ' No internet , shower , running water , central heating or phone signal . | [[0, 93], [0, 23], [37, 93], [410, 520], [94, 199], [131, 199], [349, 375], [379, 400], [410, 520], [932, 1029], [932, 942], [956, 1081], [2445, 2544], [2447, 2457], [2471, 2568], [1058, 1124], [932, 942], [1082, 1124], [1439, 1596], [2036, 2151], [2438, 2444], [2573, 2647]] |
A spat between Mo Farah and a Great Britain teammate has descended into a race row amid claims fellow 10,000 metre runner Andy Vernon suggested Farah should not be representing Great Britain . Farah , who beat Vernon to 10,000 metres gold at the European Championships in Zurich last summer , alleged his teammate suggested he did not deserve the title as he was not European . Farah made the claims when he was questioned on Friday about a Twitter spat the pair had earlier in the week . The row between Mo Farah , left , and team-mate Andy Vernon has escalated , with Vernon claiming remarks about the double Olympic champion not being European were ` tongue-in-cheek ' Vernon has admitted making a remark about Farah , but said it was made in a ` jokey environment ' The 10,000 metre runner has accused Farah of making an ` outrageous misrepresentation ' of his comments . Vernon said any claim that he genuinely did not regard Farah as British , so he should have been given gold instead of his rival after coming second to him in Zurich , was a ` complete lie ' The 31-year-old , who was born in Mogadishu in Somalia before moving to Britain as a child , has apologised for the social media row , but admitted their past contributed to his frustrations boiling over . Vernon initially admitted making the comments in Zurich , but insisted they were intended as ' a joke ' among a group of people ` having a laugh ' and apologised if they were taken out of context . But , after reading in full Farah 's remarks , he labelled them ` an outrageous misrepresentation ' of their ` tongue-in-cheek ' chat and claimed they were designed to portray him in a bad light . He said in an interview with BBC Radio Solent : ` It 's an outrageous misrepresentation of the chat we had at the Europeans . ` What I did say was completely tongue-in-cheek - in a jokey environment , we were all having fun , high spirits at the Europeans . ` It was after our race and I , in a joking way , said , `` Mo , I 'm European champion '' . ` That was it . I do n't know where he 's got that I do n't discard -LSB- regard -RSB- him as British , you do n't deserve to have gold , you should give it to me - it 's complete lies . ' Vernon added he was ` delighted ' when the pair finished first and second in Europe , calling it a ` great moment for Britain ' and saying he was the first to congratulate Farah . Mo Farah has spoken out about his Twitter spat with Andy Vernon , saying it was down to a comment made by his fellow distance runner that implied that he did not deserve gold at the European Championships in 2014 . Farah said : ` One comment he made , which I did n't really like , was to say that he should have won the gold ' Farah is in Birmingham preparing for an indoor two-mile record attempt at the Sainsbury 's Indoor Grand Prix . ` It 's annoyed me that he 's come out and said this , it really has , ' Vernon said . Vernon said he had tried to contract Farah 's management team to apologise if the athlete was unhappy with what was said and called for a joint press conference so the pair could ` discuss what happened ' . Vernon added : ` He has played the cheap shot . He has played the card . I do n't know what I can do . ` If that one remark that I did make in jest was so terrible all I can do is apologise , I did n't mean any offence by it . ' Farah is in Birmingham ahead of a tilt at an indoor world best time over two miles at Saturday 's Sainsbury 's Indoor Grand Prix , but the build-up to the meeting has been overshadowed by this row . Asked about the pair 's history , Farah said : ` It happened in the European Championships in Zurich where he came second in the race I won . ` We were sitting down together and there were a number of staff and athletes there too . ` One comment he made , which I did n't really like , was to say that he should have won the gold . ' I was like , `` What , the gold should have been given to you ? '' . And I was like , because he was the only European guy ? You ca n't say something like that . I was kind of biting my tongue at the time . ' I do n't know what he meant , but at that point it hurt me . But I moved on . That was private . ' The pair , who finished one-two at the European Championships , clashed on Twitter earlier in the week . Vernon did not deny that he made a comment about Farah 's origins , but said it was to carry on a joke . Farah says that he and Vernon will never be ` best friends ' but he regrets the way he reacted on Twitter . The pair 's feud became public on Tuesday when they were involved in a war of words on social media , Farah labelling his team-mate ` an embarrassment ' after Vernon criticised the lack of high-level competition to face Farah in Birmingham . Farah , who with three world crowns to go with his double Olympic success is arguably Britain 's greatest ever athlete , added on Friday : ' I do apologise . I should never come out publicly and say some things . ` With an athlete like him , one I 've been on the podium with , it was difficult to bite my tongue . Probably the best thing to do at the time was to bite my tongue , but I could n't do it . ' A British Athletics spokesperson said the national body ` would be talking to Andy about the comment he made and reminding him of his responsibilities as a British team member ' . Farah will aim to let his legs do the talking at the Barclaycard Arena on Saturday as he runs his first race of the year . The Londoner , who only returned from altitude training in Ethiopia on Thursday , could go after Kenenisa Bekele 's world best time of eight minutes 4.35 seconds , which was set at the same meeting seven years ago . Farah , who holds the European best of 8mins 8.07 secs and will be up against the likes of 40-year-old Bernard Lagat in Birmingham , said this week 's row had given him extra motivation . ` It definitely has fired me up , ' Farah said . ` What I do best is go out there and run and represent my country and to continue to win medals . 2015 is about making that bright start , then continuing through the summer . ' | Double Olympic champion claimed Vernon said ` he should have won gold ' at 2014 European Championships because ` he was the only European guy ' Vernon came second to Farah in Zurich , with the pair sharing a podium . Teammate has slammed Farah for an ` outrageous misrepresentation ' , claiming he actually said ` Mo , I 'm European champion ' , as a joke . Said the remark was ` tongue-in-cheek ' and made ` in a jokey environment ' Pair had an earlier Twitter spat over the strength of the field for Farah 's appearance at a Birmingham indoor event which has since escalated . Farah , 31 , was born in Somalia before moving to Britain as a child . | [[570, 627], [2603, 2613], [2618, 2713], [3817, 3880], [953, 955], [1005, 1041], [3643, 3649], [3656, 3682], [672, 678], [726, 767], [770, 875], [806, 875], [1273, 1279], [1335, 1434], [1477, 1515], [1518, 1604], [1801, 1866], [1976, 1980], [1984, 2013], [4296, 4302], [4368, 4400], [647, 669], [672, 678], [726, 767], [1273, 1279], [1335, 1434], [1801, 1866], [2391, 2396], [2454, 2485], [4296, 4302], [4368, 4400], [0, 82], [454, 488], [3350, 3394], [4191, 4252], [4255, 4295], [4509, 4608], [4668, 4750], [1067, 1084], [1089, 1157]] |
It has been decades since a California socialite was buried in the front seat of her Ferrari in one of the country 's most eccentric burials , but the grave remains a spectacle in Texas after nearly 40 years as thousands have visited the woman 's grave . The burial of oil heiress and Beverly Hills socialite Sandra Ilene West drew 300 onlookers to San Antonio 's Alamo Masonic Cemetery in May 1977 , according to an original report in a 1977 edition of The Register-Guard . West was buried in the front seat of her light blue 1964 Ferrari 250GT - which would cost $ 2million if bought today - wearing a white nightgown ` with the seat slanted comfortably . ' Sandra : Oil heiress and socialite Sandra West -LRB- photographed -RRB- was buried in the front seat of her Ferrari wearing a white nightgown in 1977 , but her grave site still attracts tourists . Following the death of her Texas oil tycoon husband , Ike West , in 1968 , West received his $ 5 million estate and promised it to her brother-in-law Sol West if he granted the burial request she had written in her will four years earlier , according toMy San Antonio . West died on March 10 , 1977 , according to an obituary . While some reports say West overdosed on prescription pills , others say she died due to complications of a car accident . West and her Italian sports car were flown to San Antonio to be buried next to her late husband in the historic cemetery which boasts the graves of those who helped shape San Antonio , according to My San Antonio . Ferrari : West 's light blue Ferrari -LRB- with West inside -RRB- was placed in a crate and lowered into a grave measuring 19 feet long , 10 feet wide , and nine feet deep -LRB- Stock Image -RRB- . Death : West died on March 10 , 1977 . While some reports say West overdosed on prescription pills , others say she died due to complications of a car accident . The car carrying West 's body was placed in a crate which was then lowered into the ground by a large crane . The grave was 19 feet long , 10 feet wide , and nine feet deep , the Houston Chronicle reports . The large grave was then covered with cement to prevent vandalism and looting . Though few friends and no known members of West 's family attended the 24-minute burial , according to the Guard , many went just to see the unusual burial for themselves . ' I just wanted to see how it was done , ' one man told the United Press International , as reported by the Guard . ` If you can afford it , why not ? ' Husband : West and her Italian sports car were flown to San Antonio to be buried next to her late oil tycoon husband , Ike West Jr. . West 's coffin has since been covered by a grassy patch with only a tombstone commemorating the heiress and her extraordinary burial . However , thousands of tourists and history buffs have visited the historic cemetery since the burial took place to catch a glimpse of the cite that once gained national attention . The historic cemetery is also a stop on many San Antonio tours and West 's plot is featured as one of the cemetery 's notable graves with a fascinating tale , My San Antonio reports . Other prominent graves in the historic cemetery include John Kampmann , a builder ; John Lang Sinclair , composer of ` The Eyes of Texas ' ; and Clara Driscoll , who is credited by historians to have helped save the Alamo , according to a San Antonio tour website . | Sandra West died in 1977 and was buried in the front seat of her Ferrari wearing a white nightgown in San Antonio , Texas . The burial attracted 300 onlookers then , but has since seen thousands of tourists looking to catch a glimpse of the eccentric grave . The Ferrari -LRB- and West -RRB- was placed in a crate which was then lowered into a 19-feet-long grave and covered with cement . | [[0, 140], [475, 545], [475, 479], [579, 621], [586, 591], [594, 643], [669, 809], [1308, 1428], [2496, 2503], [2506, 2612], [147, 207], [208, 254], [255, 398], [816, 856], [2285, 2342], [2775, 2908], [1533, 1610], [1523, 1530], [1615, 1720], [1883, 1934], [1927, 1934], [1945, 1992], [1993, 2079], [2090, 2114], [2123, 2169], [2090, 2105], [2110, 2169], [2496, 2503], [2506, 2612]] |
It might sound , well , a bit bananas , but making your bread and cakes with green banana flour could be a healthier way to satisfy your carb cravings . The flour -- which does not actually taste of bananas -- contains resistant starch , a type of carbohydrate which behaves like fibre by helping to control blood sugar levels and keeping us fuller for longer . And because resistant starch can not be completely absorbed by the body , we take fewer calories from it . Scroll down for video . Green banana flour sold by Nutryttiva comes from unripened bananas grown in Brazil -LRB- file picture -RRB- . Like bananas , the flour has high levels of potassium , which helps control the electrical activity of the heart , and magnesium , which aids nerve and muscle activity . James Taylor-Grime , whose company Nutryttiva sources the ingredient from unripened bananas grown in Brazil , said : ` We only started selling it last month , but so far sales are doubling each week . ' ` At # 10 for a 400g packet it 's more expensive than your average self-raising , but you do n't need as much of it . ` You use about 25 per cent less than normal wheat flour when baking . ` Taste-wise it has a slightly nutty , clean flavour , but it is almost flavourless . It can also be added into smoothies and salad dressings . ' Ursula Philpot , consultant dietitian and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University , said banana flour could also help those who needed a high-fibre diet . The flour -- which does not actually taste of bananas -- contains resistant starch , a type of carbohydrate which behaves like fibre by helping to control blood sugar levels and keeping us fuller for longer -LRB- file picture -RRB- . Gluten-free , and with a subtle nutty flavour , the banana flour can be substituted for ordinary wheat flour in nearly every recipe , converts claim . Ordinary starch , found in regular bread , potatoes and pasta , is rapidly digested in the small intestine and absorbed as glucose into the blood . But not all resistant starch is absorbed by the small intestine , so sugar is released into the blood more slowly , and insulin levels do n't rise as quickly . This prevents a subsequent drop in blood sugar levels - which makes us feel hungry . Ursula Philpot , consultant dietitian and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University , said : ` The resistant starch in green bananas slows the release of food through the gut which helps slow the insulin response . ` This will have a knock-on effect on weight management by controlling blood sugar levels throughout the day . ` It can help some types of IBS sufferers as well -- those who need a high fibre diet . ' | Green banana flour could be a healthier way to satisfy your carb cravings . The flour , from unripened Brazilian fruit , does not actually taste of bananas . Contains resistant starch , a type of carbohydrate which behaves like fibre . This helps to control our blood sugar levels and keep us fuller for longer . | [[24, 152], [153, 206], [210, 235], [493, 511], [531, 559], [847, 880], [1470, 1523], [1527, 1552], [153, 206], [210, 235], [238, 260], [267, 285], [1470, 1523], [1527, 1552], [1555, 1577], [1584, 1602], [286, 361], [153, 162], [331, 361], [1603, 1703], [2465, 2575], [2521, 2575]] |
Porn star Tory Lane was arrested after allegedly becoming ` belligerent ' on a plane and assaulting airline staff and police at Los Angeles International Airport . The adult film star , whose real name is Lisa Piasecki , 32 , was uncooperative and combative while on a Delta flight from Atlanta , Georgia , according to police . She reportedly assaulted passengers and crew while Flight 17 was in air on Wednesday . Scroll down for video . Porn star Tory Lane -LRB- above -RRB- , 32 , was arrested after allegedly becoming belligerent on a plane and assaulting airline staff and police at Los Angeles International Airport . Lane was released on a $ 21,000 bail and shared her views on Twitter today -LRB- above -RRB- following the incident and said : ` There 's always two sides to every story ' She also posted another tweet that said ` when I 'm read to speak to social media ' you will hear ` all about it ' Lane from Irwin , North Carolina is a two-time Adult Video News Award winner , according to TMZ . In a biography on IMDb , the porn star is said to have worked at restaurant chain Hooters , an adult bookstore , and as a stripper in several Florida clubs before she joined the adult film industry . During the flight earlier this week , the porn star was reportedly restrained the last 45 minutes of it before it landed at LAX 's Terminal 6 around 8pm . Lane was dragged away ` kicking and screaming ' and was detained by three flight crew members before also assaulting a police officer . She was arrested around 2am on Thursday for suspicion of battery on a police officer and public drunkenness , according to KTLA . The adult film star , whose real name is Lisa Piasecki , was uncooperative and combative while on a Delta flight from Atlanta , Georgia , according to police . She reportedly assaulted passengers and and crew while Flight 17 was in air on Wednesday . During the flight earlier this week , the porn star was reportedly restrained the last 45 minutes of it before it landed at LAX 's Terminal 6 around 8pm -LRB- above scenes from the incident -RRB- . Lane was dragged away ` kicking and screaming ' and was detained by three flight crew members before assaulting a police officer . She was arrested around 2am on Thursday at LAX -LRB- above -RRB- for suspicion of battery on a police officer and public drunkenness . Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and Lane was taken to a local hospital for treatment , before she was then transported to and booked at LAPD 77th Division Jail , reports NBC . She was released on a $ 21,000 bail and shared her views on Twitter today following the incident and said : ` There 's always two sides to every story . ' She also posted another tweet that said ` when I 'm read to speak to social media ' you will hear ` all about it ' . It has not been immediately known if she has a lawyer , and the investigation is still ongoing by airport police and the FBI . Lane is scheduled to return to court on March 12 , according to the New York Daily News . | Lane , 32 , of Irwin , North Carolina , was held at airport by three Delta flight crew members after she allegedly assaulted airline staff . Two-time Adult Video News Award winner , real name Lisa Piasecki , was dragged away ` kicking and screaming ' by airport police . She was released Thursday on a $ 21,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 12 . | [[0, 163], [0, 19], [39, 124], [0, 19], [89, 163], [329, 415], [440, 477], [480, 624], [1365, 1369], [1411, 1500], [2080, 2084], [2126, 2210], [164, 218], [226, 257], [1365, 1410], [1631, 1685], [1688, 1719], [1631, 1676], [1769, 1790], [2080, 2125], [625, 661], [2541, 2576], [2940, 2988]] |
As the stars line up on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles later today , there will undoubtedly be a number who have resorted to a bizarre and controversial cosmetic ` pick-me-up ' in a bid to look their best . The celebrity trend for injecting vitamins directly into the body has been endorsed by everyone from actress Jennifer Aniston and singer Katy Perry -- who reportedly does it to perk up her bottom -- to supermodel Cara Delevingne and pop star Rihanna , who are said to rely on the jabs as an antidote to their hard-partying lifestyles . Now , patients have another option . It 's called mesotherapy and involves having the infusions directly under the skin on the face , in an effort to reverse environmental damage from sun exposure , pollution and stress , and even cellulite . Before and after : Martine Lush opted for mesotherapy treatment shortly before her 40th birthday last summer and said she saw results almost immediately . Insiders claim Hollywood A-listers opt for this facial treatment over cosmetic surgery or other more aggressive treatments prior to ` awards season ' as the results are subtle and there is little down time . And now UK clinics offer mesotherapy as a ` natural ' alternative to anti-wrinkle injections of Botox and fillers , and which can also be ` done in your lunch hour ' . Some clinics are even offering huge discounts of more than 70 per cent on group purchase websites . But the trend comes with a warning . Dr Patrick Bowler , medical director of Courthouse Clinics and co-founder and fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine , says : ` There is little clinical data to back up the often exaggerated claims . ` It sounds wonderful to inject all these essential elements into the skin , but think very carefully before you agree to go ahead . ' And the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery says it will not endorse mesotherapy until further research validates its effectiveness . Cheeky girl : Injections gave Katy Perry a ` derriere lift ' In South America , companies are barred from claiming it can remedy the dimpled skin of cellulite , while in Australia there were reports the treatment resulted in a number of patients developing skin abscesses on their calves , buttocks , thighs , abdomen , shoulders , face or neck . The treatment takes its name from the mesoderm , the middle layer of the skin , which is penetrated during the procedure . This involves dozens of ` micro-injections ' delivering a cocktail of Vitamins A , B , C and E , minerals , amino acids , enzymes , elastin and moisturising hyaluronic acid . This , say advocates , stimulates fibroblasts , the skin cells that produce collagen -- a protein providing the firmness that becomes depleted with age . Full effects are apparent after two weeks with , typically , two to four treatments spaced two to three weeks apart needed . Sessions cost from # 180 . Nurse Benjamin Kauffholz , co-founder of Dr Maurice Dray 's clinic in London , where a facial version of mesotherapy , the Mesolift , was pioneered , says : ` We recommend this from the age of 30 onwards , two or three times a year for the best effect . ` It 's like using the best anti-ageing cream for a year , but all in one go . ' One patient to have braved the needle is Martine Lush , who runs a bed-and-breakfast in Dorset . She opted for mesotherapy treatment shortly before her 40th birthday last summer . She had been reluctant to try other injections such as Botox , the jab that paralyses facial muscles , and so smooths out the lines and crevices that expressions such as frowning create . Calmer , Easier , Happier Boys : The Revolutionary Programme That Transforms Family Life by parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton -LRB- Yellow Kite -RRB- . A parenting expert 's strategies for raising confident boys . # 10.49 , amazon.co.uk . She says : ` The discomfort of mesotherapy is akin to having your legs waxed , but bearable . Afterwards , I was left with just a few tiny little cat-like scratches on my neck , which I could cover up with foundation . ` I could see a difference in my skin immediately . I looked much fresher . My husband could see straight away too , and he was impressed . Over the next two weeks I saw the full effects develop . My skin was plumper and more dewy and the tone was better , much less blotchy . I like to get a tan on holiday and I am a smoker , so the treatment made a difference . My fine lines were reduced and I looked like a more youthful , glowier version of me . ' Martine also had Dr Dray 's ` 10-Minute Facelift ' , involving injections of a gel containing chemicals called Biphasic Tricalcium Phosphates -LRB- BTCPs -RRB- , costing # 400 . She says : ` After turning 40 , I left my job in advertising to run the B&B by the sea with my husband . My younger-looking face matches my new , less stressful lifestyle . ' Three ways to treat Varicose veins . Varicose veins can lead to complications such as blood clots , eczema and venus ulcers -LRB- file image -RRB- . PREVENT : Varicose veins develop when the valves inside the veins stop working properly . If these valves weaken or are damaged , the blood can flow backwards and collect in the vein , leaving it swollen and enlarged . Not only are they unsightly , but they can lead to complications such as blood clots , eczema and venus ulcers . Professor Andrew Bradbury , professor of vascular surgery at the University of Birmingham , says : ` Old age , being overweight and pregnancy can increase your chances of developing them , but it can be down to genetics . ' He adds : ` Being on your feet a lot can exacerbate the condition -- many of my patients are doctors , teachers and hairdressers -- so try to transfer your weight from one foot to the other if you have to stand still for long periods . Compression stockings also help to improve circulation . ' TREAT : Prof Bradbury says your first port of call should be your GP , who should refer you to a specialist for an ultrasound to look at the extent of the problem . ` The best way to get rid of varicose veins is non-surgical treatment to block off the affected vein so it dies , ' he adds . ` This can be done with endothermal ablation , which uses radio waves or lasers to seal the veins , and foam sclerotherapy , where foam is injected into your veins to seal them . Only 15 per cent of people see the veins coming back eight years after treatment . ' DO N'T BOTHER : Topical creams containing ingredients such as Vitamin E are marketed to ease swelling , but there is insufficient evidence to prove they are effective . Also avoid ` stripping ' surgery , which involves tying off the vein and removing it . The procedure can cause bleeding , pain and nerve damage or deep-vein thrombosis in more serious cases . The operation : Keyhole surgery for Endometriosis . Endometriosis is a condition affecting 1.5 million UK women , where cells that behave like the ones in the lining of the womb grow elsewhere in the body . These cells react to the monthly menstrual cycle and also bleed , but there is no way for this blood to leave the body . This leads to pain , swelling and sometimes fertility problems if the fallopian tubes or ovaries are damaged . In laparoscopic , or keyhole surgery , small incisions are made in the stomach so the endometriosis tissue can be destroyed or cut out using a laser , heat or electric current . The surgeon says . Consultant gynaecologist Caroline Overton , a member of charity Endometriosis UK 's medical advisory panel , says : ` The surgery is performed under general anaesthetic , but I aim to have patients home the same day . I 'd book two weeks off work so you can concentrate on getting back to your best . ` You will be tender because of the cuts in your stomach , so you can feel period-type pains or that you 've done too many sit-ups . The rule of thumb is do n't try to lift anything heavier than a kettle or a bag of shopping for a few days . ` Do n't spring out of bed in the morning . Instead roll on to your side , drop your feet on the floor and come up sideways . Baths are fine , but go for a quick dip rather than a long soak . Your appetite will also be affected , so stock up on easy-to-digest , quick-to-prepare foods such as soup . ` You should be fine to return to work at the end of the two weeks , but driving could take longer . Practise getting in and out of the car and if you feel uncomfortable , do n't start the engine . ' The patient says . Rosie Gedling , 32 , an office manager from Manchester , had keyhole surgery in May 2014 . She says : ` The pain after the procedure was uncomfortable , but not unbearable . I booked four days off work but should have taken two weeks as I felt quite delicate sitting at my desk all day as my tummy was still sore . ` I was told it might be a few days before I felt better , so I made sure I filled the fridge and tidied round the house . ` I 'm glad I did as going to the supermarket or doing the hoovering was the last thing I was thinking of . ` The one thing I wish I 'd known was that they fill your stomach up with gas during the operation . Although it is released , I was left with a bloated feeling . Peppermint tea was a godsend . ' | Stars have endorsed injecting vitamins directly into body for better skin . American singer Katy Perry reportedly gets injections to perk up bottom . Now patients can have the infusions directly under the skin on the face . | [[228, 364], [358, 375], [394, 416], [399, 423], [1977, 2021], [601, 625], [630, 710]] |
The chilling text messages a young father sent to his ex before allegedly murdering their two young children were revealed in court on Friday . Gabriel Armandariz , 32 , of Graham , Texas , is accused of strangling his two sons , Gatlin , 2 , and Luke , who was just 8-months-old in April 2011 . This shortly after he sent a string of chilling and odd text messages to their mother telling her he planned to kill the boys because of her partying ways while possibly pretending to be his new girlfriend . Gabriel Armandariz reportedly sent text messages threatening to kill his two sons to the boys ' mother Karen Smith -LRB- above -RRB- shortly before strangling them . Gatlin , 2 , and Luke , who was just 8-months-old -LRB- above -RRB- , were found dead in a crawl space in April 2011 . In one text massage Armandariz wrote , ' I commend the spirits of these two boys to the Lord . I would much rather be with them than to be out partying with friends ' ' I commend the spirits of these two boys to the Lord . I would much rather be with them than to be out partying with friends , ' wrote Armandariz to his ex , Lauren Smith , just hours before the boys are believed to have died . This was quickly followed by another in which he wrote ; ` Look , I 'm trying to offer you another opportunity to see our children . But as usual you would much rather be with your friends . ' According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram , prosecutors in the case argued that Smith was not even aware the texts were coming from Armandariz , and actually believed they were coming from the woman he was dating at the time . This seems to be backed up by the woman 's responses to these texts , as she wrote in one ; ` If I were you I 'd get the hell away from him . Looks can be deceiving . ' On the day the boys died , Armandariz also sent a photo to Smith that appeared to show Luke dead and dangling from the closet with rope around his neck . This was followed by the final text , which also showed both boys alive and lying next to him , and read ; ` We love u , goodbye . ' Armandiriz also reportedly sent a photo to Smith of Luke dead and hanging from the ceiling of the closet with a rope around his neck . Armadiriz later told a 911 operator that his girlfriend made him strangle the boys . Earlier in the week , Lt. James Reeves revealed that after seeing the picture of Lukje hanging from the closet , police rushed to Armandariz 's home hoping to save Gatlin . ` We were operating on the belief that Luke was dead , ' Reeves said . ` We did n't know about the older son . ' That is when they found a tarp in the crawl space under the home . ` We saw four little feet inside the tarp , ' Lt. Reeves said . ` One of the feet had a shoe on it . It was a little camel tennis shoe and that 's how we knew . We never laid eyes on the bodies other than to see those feet . ' Prosecutors claim that Armandariz strangled both boys with handle of a cloth grocery back before putting their bodies in a pillowcase that he then wrapped in a tarp and shoved into the crawl space . Armandariz 's bizarre 911 call shortly after he killed the boys was also played for the jury this week , in which he told the operator ; ` My girlfriend asked me to kill my babies . What was I supposed to do ? My girlfriend told me to kill both of them . What was I supposed to do ? I hate her , I hate her , I hate her so much . I 'm so scared now . ' Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case , . | Gabriel Armandariz , 32 , of Graham , Texas , is accused of strangling his two sons , Gatlin , 2 , and Luke , who was just 8-months-old in April 2011 . Just hours before he sent text messages to his ex and the mother of the boys , Lauren Smith , threatening to kill them . He then sent her a photo of what appeared to be the youngest boy , Luke , dead and dangling from a closet ceiling with a rope around his neck . Smith seemed to think she was speaking with Armandariz 's new girlfriend based on her responses , in which she warned ` get the hell away from him ' After receiving the photo of her son , Smith called police who found the boys dead and wrapped in a tarp in the crawl space under Armandariz 's home . Shortly after the alleged murder , Armandariz called 911 and told the operator , ` My girlfriend asked me to kill my babies ' | [[27, 108], [144, 179], [182, 229], [144, 162], [201, 251], [247, 251], [258, 295], [687, 691], [698, 737], [670, 691], [732, 788], [0, 56], [27, 108], [0, 26], [64, 108], [0, 143], [296, 308], [315, 381], [369, 421], [504, 606], [3289, 3314], [1774, 1798], [1801, 1811], [1817, 1838], [1833, 1838], [1844, 1927], [1801, 1811], [1875, 1927], [2061, 2122], [2061, 2071], [2127, 2195], [1605, 1609], [1616, 1672], [1702, 1746], [670, 691], [732, 788], [1774, 1798], [1801, 1811], [1817, 1838], [2061, 2122], [2567, 2633], [2580, 2633], [27, 108], [2196, 2280], [3060, 3162], [3144, 3147], [3174, 3194], [3197, 3241], [3270, 3314]] |
Julien Macdonald is unapologetic about his love for high octane glamour , but his AW15 collection was a departure from the usual feast of glitter and sequins he 's made his signature . Indeed , the Welsh designer and Strictly Come Dancing star is n't the first - and wo n't be the last - designer to embrace gothic glamour in London this season . Julien 's racy designs were overtly sexual yet maintained that sense of sophistication that makes him a red carpet favourite . Scroll down for video . Welsh designer and Strictly Come Dancing star Julien Macdonald put on another stellar show in London . Dominatrix-esque models took to the runway wearing thick chokers , long black gloves and embellished luxe silks . Dresses , both long and short , came with peek-a-boo cutouts and were worn with thigh-high leggings , ensuring the Julien woman garners attention for all the right reasons . Dominatrix-esque models took to the runway wearing thick chokers and embellished luxe silk . Julien 's racy designs with cutaways and plenty of sheer fabrics were overtly sexual but maintained that sense of sophistication his clients love . Julien 's AW15 collection was a departure from the usual feast of glitter and sequins but one dress , right , stuck to his signature style . Clearly keeping his clientele in mind , his red carpet-ready dresses were form-fitting and embellished with subtle smatterings of sequins . His beauty look , which FEMAIL witnessed being crafted backstage by legendary Val Garland using L'Oreal Paris , was as glossy as his designs . Skin was flawless and models were treated to a cashmere complexion , which was juxtaposed against high shine lids and lips . ' I took a tough Berlin chicness and relocated it into the world of Julien Macdonald , ' she said backstage . Hair supremo Syd Hayes completed the look by giving models ' hair a perfect gel gloss over . With an exhaustive list of paparazzi favourites - including Rosie Fortescue , Millie Mackintosh , Tamara Ecclestone , Rochelle Humes and Michelle Keegan - occupying the front row , one thing 's for sure : the designs witnessed here today wo n't be hanging around Julien 's showroom for long . -LRB- L to R -RRB- Tanya Burr , Alexa Goddard , Marvin Humes , Vanessa White , Rochelle Humes , Millie Mackintosh , Whitney Port , Ella Eyre , Michelle Keegan , Mary Charteris and Chelsea Leyland watch from the front row . His beauty look , which FEMAIL witnessed being crafted backstage by legendary Val Garland using L'Oreal Paris , was as glossy as his designs . Markus Lupfer 's enchanted woodland was the talk of town on Saturday - with a presentation complete with actual bunny rabbits . Taking the prize for most aesthetically pleasing show space , flowers draped from the ceiling in Markus ' secret garden . Sports luxe shapes , animal wood fabrics and trainers souped up with glitter made up his collection , which , he says , is ' a bit mystical ' . Backstage Lucy Burt created a modern day fairytale heroine using Bobbi Brown 's covetable collection . ` I 've created a fresh , healthy glow but with a bold edge , ' she explained to FEMAIL . ` The skin is clean and youthful and I have n't picked up a single brush to create the look ; it 's very organic , ' she explained as she massaged the brand 's BB cream into the skin to create a flawless finish before pinching a touch of Pot Rouge in Chocolate Cherry and Raspberry onto the cheeks . Lips were also subject to a pinch of rouge , while lashes were clumped up with Smokey Eye mascara and inky cobalt blue gel eyeliner . Bumble and Bumble 's Ali Pirzadeh created the ` expensive cool ' nonchalantly tied ponytails , while Ciate pulled out woodland green as they key colour when it came to adorning nails . Backstage Lucy Burt crated a modern day fairytale heroine using Bobbi Brown 's covetable collection . MARIANA JUNGMANN . Governed by long sharp lines and jacquard cuts , Mariana Jungmann worked with soft leathers that defined traditional feminine shapes . Jungmann 's signature use of Renaissance lace has evolved in her AW15 collection through stitching techniques that constructed a bold yet fluid appearance , which took to a great start to London Fashion Week on Friday . Using a combination of warm tones of black , teal and tan , Jungmann contrasts the natural shades with strong cuts and forms . Laser cut textiles contrast with depressed imprints on leather textiles between pieces . The ` Hypnagogia ' collection works with these techniques while embracing the modern businesswoman through some looks , and bold feminine eveningwear in others . Striking fur pieces worked with the long tailored lines that Jungmann adopted while the mixture of textiles was what stood out . Report by Eleni Mitzali . With thanks to Addison Lee for driving the FEMAIL team around . | Welsh designer embraced gothic glam and PVC for AW15 . Julien 's racy designs were overtly sexual yet sophisticated . Watched by a star-studded front row . | [[347, 389], [347, 369], [390, 433], [982, 1066], [982, 1046], [1071, 1129], [2291, 2397]] |
An Iowa jury has taken less than a day to acquit Theresa ` Terri ' Supino of the 1983 slayings of her estranged husband and his girlfriend in a brutal cold case that has come to be known as the Copper Dollar Ranch murders . Steven Fisher , 20 , and his girlfriend Melisa Gregory , 17 , were bludgeoned to death with a claw hammer at the ranch where they worked in what police at the time described as a ` crime of passion ' . On March 3 , 2014 - exactly 31 years to the day of the crime - Supino was arrested and charged with double homicide at her Des Moines home , but police refused to reveal the new break that lead them to her . As the not guilty verdict was handed down in Waterloo on Friday , a defiant Supino , 57 , told reporters she 's ready for police to ` leave me the hell alone ' , according to The Des Moines Register . Not guilty : On Friday , Theresa ` Terri ' Supino was acquitted of killing her estranged husband , Steven Fisher , and his girlfriend , Melisa Gregory , in a brutal 1983 homicide known as the Copper Dollar Ranch murders . ` Leave me alone ' : Theresa Supino had a message for police as she addressed the media on Friday , February 20 , 2015 , after she was acquitted of two counts of first-degree murder . Theresa Supino waits for a jury 's verdict Friday February 20 , 2015 , in Black Hawk County District Court in Waterloo , Iowa . Jurors acquitted Supino of two counts of first-degree murder . Supino 's defense attorneys argued over the 10-day trial that there was no physical evidence linking her to the gruesome beating deaths , which left the bodies of the two victims so badly disfigured , investigators initially thought they had been repeatedly shot in the head . They claimed the Jasper County Sheriff 's Department called upon the TV show Cold Justice to help them solve the murders , after an investigation spanning three decades failed to show up anything . The show features a former prosecutor , crime scene investigator and homicide detective , who re-investigate cold cases , according to Who TV . The defense claimed police only arrested Supino in order to give the Cold Justice episode a good ending , saying the whole process was ' a joke ' . Supino said Friday she is now consulting her lawyers as to whether she should sue the show . Prosecutors , however , said Supino was a jealous wife who ` snapped ' when her husband left her their two kids and quickly took up with a younger woman . Cold case : Theresa ` Terri ' Supino , 53 , was arrested and charged with the grisly murder of her husband and his girlfriend on the 31st anniversary of their deaths . Victims : Steven Fisher , 20 -LRB- left -RRB- , and Melisa Gregory , 17 -LRB- right -RRB- were found bludgeoned to death on March 3 , 1983 at the Copper Dollar Ranch in Newton , Iowa . The case had been cold for over 30 years . Scene : The bodies of Steven Fisher and Melisa Gregory are taken away following their bludgeon deaths on March 3 , 2983 . Supino and Fisher had two children together and were still married at the time of his death , however they had separated . Fisher had started stating Gregory , who he worked with at the at the Copper Dollar Ranch , a horse ranch about four miles northwest of Newton . On March 2 , 1983 , the pair had spent the night together at the ranch in a trailer Fisher had been living in . The next day a co-worker found their brutally-beaten bodies just before 8am . Fisher was found lying face down near the barn , wearing only blue jeans . Gregory was inside the trailer about 50 meters away . Then : Terri Supino seen here with the two children she had with Steven Fisher around the time of Fisher and girlfriend Melisa Gregory 's murder in 1983 . Terri Supino was married to 20-year-old Steven Fisher though they were separated . Fisher and his girlfriend , 17-year-old Melisa Gregory , were found dead on March 3 , 1983 at the ranch were Fisher worked in Jasper County . Supino has now been acquitted of the murders . The gruesome murders rocked the tiny town , however police said that while they had a suspect , there was not enough evidence to arrest them . An FBI profiler called in to help with the investigation called the case a ` crime of passion ' that was ` up close and personal ' and done by someone ` who was angry ' . According to BethBardner.com , with all the time that has passed , many people , including family members of Melisa Gregory , had long ago decided Supino was innocent . Fox News reported last year that , in a written statement , Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said their investigation was still far from over and urged people with additional information to come forward . ` In the 31 years since the deaths of Steven and Melisa , the deputies , officers , agents , criminalists and many others have remained dedicated to assuring this case was never forgotten , ' he said . Iowa woman has been charged in the grisly 1983 killings of her estranged husband and his girlfriend , who were found bludgeoned to death at the Copper Dollar Ranch in Iowa -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Halferty told the Newton Daily News he started looking into the cold case in 2003 . He said he knew Gregory from junior high school and that her murder had forever stayed in the back of his mind . He started ` digging into ' the case when he was in a position to do so . ' I was new to junior high and I just remember how friendly she was to me , ' Halferty said at a vigil in 2013 . ' I live with that memory , and I 'm in a position now where I think it is time . ` There are people locally that can help us with this case , and we 're asking you to come forward and talk to us . ' | Theresa ` Terri ' Supino , 57 , found not guilty of double murder Friday . She was accused of murdering her estranged husband , Steven Fisher , 20 , and his new girlfriend , Melisa Gregory , at the Copper Dollar Ranch , where they worked . Their bodies were found bludgeoned to death on March 3 , 1983 . Supino was charged on March 3 , 2014 , at her home in Altoona , Iowa . It was 31 years to the day of the crime . 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An ex-Marine charged with shooting ` American Sniper ' author Chris Kyle and another man was not legally insane , a prosecution expert said , suggesting the man may have gotten some of his ideas from the television show Seinfeld . Prosecutors called rebuttal witnesses Friday in the trial of Eddie Ray Routh , who is charged with killing Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield . Routh 's attorneys , who are pursuing an insanity defense , rested their case Thursday . Dr. Randall Price , a forensic psychologist , testified Friday that Routh had a paranoid disorder made worse by his use of alcohol and marijuana , calling his condition ` cannabis-induced psychosis . ' Scroll down for video . Not schizophrenic : Clinical-forensic psychologist and neuropsychologist J. Randall Price , left , testifies that he does not believe Routh 's insanity claim . Claims sanity : Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Arambula said Routh 's actions do not meet the legal definition of insanity under state criminal law . Accused of murder : Eddie Ray Routh walks to his seat in court after a break during his capital murder trial on Friday in which he is trying to plea insanity . ` In my opinion , he did know what he was doing was wrong , and he did it anyway , ' Price said . A defense witness , Dr. Mitchell H. Dunn , testified Thursday that Routh had schizophrenia and showed signs of the illness for as long as two years before the February 2013 shootings . Dunn said Routh described seeing neighbors and friends as turning into pig-human hybrids . Price repeatedly accused Routh of ` setting the stage ' for an insanity defense . He suggested Routh may have gotten the idea from ` Seinfeld ' or the TV show ` Boss Hog . ' In a ` Seinfeld ' episode , one character , Kramer , believes he has discovered a ` pig-man . ' ' I do n't know for a fact that he saw that episode of `` Seinfeld '' but I do know that he 's watched `` Boss Hog , ' '' Price said . ` For a long time , he 's talked a lot about pigs to a lot of people . So it 's suspicious . ' Shot dead : Chris Kyle , a former Navy SEAL and author of the book American Sniper , pictureed in 2012 , was shot to death . Attended by family : Wayne and Deby Kyle , parents of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle , take their seats after break in the capital murder trial of former Marine Cpl. Eddie Ray Routh on Friday . Entering the court : Former Marine Cpl. Eddie Ray Routh , right , enters the court behind defense attorney J. Warren St. John during Routh 's capital murder trial on Friday . The defense : Defense attorney R. Shay Isham , leans in to listen to Eddie Ray Routh during his capital murder trial at the Erath County , Donald R. Jones Justice Center on Friday . He and another prosecution expert , Dr. Michael Arambula , said Routh 's actions do not meet the legal definition of insanity under state criminal law . ` Any time intoxication is present , the game is over , ' Arambula testified . The 27-year-old Routh faces mandatory life in prison without parole if convicted of capital murder , since prosecutors have said they are not seeking the death penalty . The jury can also find Routh not guilty by reason of insanity , in which case the trial judge can begin proceedings to have Routh committed . Interest in the trial has been driven by the Oscar-nominated film based on Kyle 's life . The movie ends with a depiction of Kyle meeting Routh , who he was taking to a gun range after Routh 's mother asked Kyle to help her troubled son . Routh 's friends and family have testified that his behavior in the weeks before the shootings was increasingly erratic . They said he acted as if he believed that someone was going to hurt him and that the government was listening to him . Kyle made more than 300 kills as a sniper for SEAL Team 3 , according to his own count . After leaving the military , he volunteered with veterans facing mental health problems , often taking them shooting . The prosecution is scheduled to continue its rebuttal case Monday , though State District Judge Jason Cashon a winter storm forecast for next week could force a delay . On trial : Eddie Ray Routh walks across the court during his capital murder trial at the Erath County , Donald R. Jones Justice Center on Friday . Don and Judy Littlefield , parents of Chad Littelfield , begin to walk out of the courtroom after a break in the capital murder trial of Eddie Ray Routh . 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Their clingy gowns and man-corsets might not offer much room for expansion , but with a menu featuring the best of American produce , celebrities attending this years ' Oscars Governor 's Ball will find it hard not to tuck in . Nominees including Eddie Redmayne , Bradley Cooper , Julianne Moore and Reese Witherspoon will be dining on mouth-watering dishes such as parsnip soup with white chocolate , pears and 24k gold , and mini gold-wrapped baked potatoes with French farm-raised Osetra caviar and creme fraiche at the Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood & Highland Center , where the Academy hosts its annual post-Oscars celebration on Sunday . The stars will feast on chef Wolfgang Puck and Matt Bencivenga , chef partner of Wolfgang Puck Catering 's , menu which features more than 50 dishes from hors d'oeuvres to small-plate entrees . Scroll down for video . Pomp and glamour : Chef Wolfgang Puck prepares food during the 87th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball preview . Everyone gets an Oscar ! : Chef Wolfgang Puck 's traditional 24k gold chocolate Oscars are part of the ceremony . Guests will tuck into hors d'oeuvres such as spicy tuna tartare in a sesame miso cone -LRB- pictured -RRB- and mini Wagyu burgers with aged cheddar . Guests will tuck into canapes such as smoked salmon Oscars , chicken pot pie with shaved black truffles , and mini American Wagyu burgers with aged Cheddar . The menu will also showcase vintage dishes re-imagined for the big night , including beetroot latkes with pastrami duck and apple mustard ; Dover sole with orange miso vinaigrette , and lobster BLT . ` The artistry and glamour that have truly defined Hollywood for decades will be highlighted at 87th Oscars Governors Ball , ' said Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland in statement . ` We 've selected the most stunning imagery from the Academy 's vast collections to set the stage for our guests . ` The Academy will honor and share these timeless moments of a legacy that is in our blood and truly makes us who we are . ' Appealing to diverse palates will be modern vegetarian dishes featuring local organic produce , such as parsnip soup with white chocolate , pears and 24k gold , and artichokes with asparagus , fava beans , baby beets and citrus vinaigrette . Best actress nominee Julianne Moore -LRB- left -RRB- for Still Alice and Best actor nominee Bradley Cooper -LRB- right -RRB- for American Sniper . This year 's Governors Ball celebrates Hollywood 's history and glamour and iconic actors in a vintage Hollywood atmosphere . Hors d'oeuvres are displayed at the food and decor preview . This is Wolfgang Puck 's 21st consecutive year creating the menu for the Ball . The seafood station feature spiny ; obster , jumbo prawns , king crab legs , Kumamoto oysters , farm-raised mussels and littleneck clams with horseradish cocktail sauce , mustard and red wine-ginger mignonette . Desserts include apple millefeuille with cider jelly , peanut butter strawberry lollipop , and milk chocolate panna cotta with raspberry and cherry , as well as Puck 's traditional 24k gold chocolate Oscars . This is Puck 's 21st consecutive year creating the menu for the Governors Ball . The Governors Ball will take place in the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of the Hollywood & Highland Center immediately following the ceremony . A table setting at the food and decor preview of this years Governors Ball , the post-Oscar celebration which follows the 87th Oscars ceremony . Japanese-influenced : Assorted maki including Spicy Tuna , Lobster and Avocado , California , Smoked Salmon , and Vegetable . Smoked salmon pizza with French farm-raised Osetra caviar and dill creme fraiche -LRB- left -RRB- and mini gold-wrapped baked potato also with French farm-raised Osetra caviar and creme fraiche -LRB- right -RRB- . On the trays : Lobster Tempura with Vanilla Bean and Pineapple ; Mini Prime Cheeseburgers with Remoulade and Aged Cheddar ; Spicy Tuna Tartare in a Sesame Miso Cone ; Dungeness Crab Cake with Marinated Tomatoes and Basil Aioli ; Smoked Salmon Pizza with French Farm-Raised Osetra Caviar and Dill Creme Fraiche ; Pizza with White Truffles from Alba , Italy ; Smoked Salmon Oscars with French Farm-Raised Osetra Caviar . On the bar tables : Marinated Olives with Rosemary , Chili and Orange ; Homemade Flatbread and Grissini ; Assorted Bruschetta . Tapas : Mini Gold-Wrapped Baked Potato with French Farm-Raised Osetra Caviar and Creme Fraiche ; Roasted Pumpkin Squash Ravioli with White Truffles from Alba , Italy ; Potato Gnocchi Gratin with Gorgonzola ; Chinois Chicken Salad with Candied Cashews , Crispy Wontons and Honey Sesame Dressing ; Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crostini and Creamy Garlic Dressing ; Chopped Chino Farms Vegetable Salad with Spiny Lobster and French Farm-Raised Osetra Caviar ; Stir Fried Chicken Lettuce Cup with Thai Basil and Pinenuts ; Miso Glazed Black Cod with Sticky Rice and Cucumbers ; Celery Root-Apple Soup with Black Truffles ; Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon with Toasted Hazelnuts and Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette . Sushi Station : Assorted maki including Spicy Tuna , Lobster and Avocado , California , Smoked Salmon , and Vegetable . Assorted Nigiri - Big Eye Tuna , Yellowtail , Snapper , Salmon , Uni , Unagi and Shrimp ; Edamame beans , Marinated Cucumbers , and Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing . Seafood Station : Spiny Lobster , Jumbo Prawns , King Crab Legs , Kumamoto Oysters , Farm-Raised Mussels and Littleneck Clams with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce , Mustard and Red Wine-Ginger Mignonette . Buffet : Grilled Snake River Farms Kobe Beef with Bordelaise Sauce and Wasabi Potato Puree ; Roasted Organic Smart Chicken Breast ; Risotto with Black Truffles from Perigord , France ; Spiny Lobster Shanghai Style with Crispy Spinach ; Striped Bass En Croute ` with Sauce Choron ; Stir Fried Chino Farms Organic Vegetables ; Assorted Organic Breads . Dessert : Oscar 's Sweet Extravaganza including Meyer Lemon Bars , Valrhona Organic Chocolate Fudge , Hazelnut Marjolaine , McGrath Farm Strawberry Baked Alaska , Fuji Apfelstrudel , and Medjool Date Toffee Cake . | Master chef Wolfgang Puck has devised a menu which features more than 50 dishes for A-listers to feast on . Dishes include mini gold-wrapped baked potatoes and Japanese-inspired spicy tuna tartare in sesame miso cone . 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An Arizona academic is asking a New Mexico court to order a death certificate for Billy the Kid to settle questions about whether the infamous outlaw was actually killed in 1881 . Robert J. Stahl , a professor emeritus at Arizona State University , filed a petition Wednesday in state District Court and says a death certificate would end tales that the Kid was n't fatally shot by Lincoln County Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner , the Santa Fe New Mexican reports . According to the official story , the brother of the outlaw 's love interest tipped off Garrett , who eventually gunned down the 21-year-old Kid at the woman 's Fort Sumner home on July , 14 1881 . Billy the Kid : An Arizona academic is asking a New Mexico court to order a death certificate for Billy the Kid -LRB- photographed -RRB- to settle questions about whether the infamous outlaw was actually killed in 1881 . ` Quien es ? ' the outlaw asked before he was shot . ` Who is it ? ' Garrett later collected a $ 500 reward , indicating that territorial officials accepted the lawman 's account . For decades , Billy the Kid has been an important figure in New Mexico 's Old West past and any story mentioning him often generates a lot of attention , as well as a lot of disagreements over historic detail . Some claim Garrett shot someone else , and Billy took up ranching and farming or escaped to Texas , living under an assumed name . Stahl had gone to the state office that registers births and deaths and was told he 'd need a court order for a death certificate to be issued . End Tales : Robert J. Stahl , a professor emeritus at Arizona State University , says a death certificate would end tales that the Kid was n't fatally shot by Lincoln County Sheriff Pat Garrett -LRB- photographed -RRB- in 1881 . Figure : Billy the Kid became a central figure in a violent , Irish-English land war in New Mexico . He was beloved by Mexican-American ranchers who felt discriminated against by racist white bankers and land thieves . In July 2013 , his article on the fate of Billy the Kid 's trigger finger , floating in alcohol in a mason jar , was featured in True West Magazine . Stahl has written a 29-page petition containing a detailed account of the documentary record and extracts from the testimony of eyewitnesses that he believes show beyond any doubt that the Kid died by a bullet from Garrett 's pistol . District Judge Albert Mitchell , in court in Las Vegas , New Mexico , on Thursday , has not yet had time to act on the matter , according to clerk Kerri Webb . In an interview , Stahl said an official death certificate would ` relieve a lot of doubt as to whether Billy the Kid died that night and was buried the next day . ' Tales : Some claim Garrett -LRB- left -RRB- shot someone else , and Billy took up ranching and farming or escaped to Texas , living under an assumed name , Stahl aims to put those tales to rest . Scene : Here , the scene of Billy the Kid 's death is depicted . Garrett -LRB- center -RRB- is seen shooting at Billy -LRB- left -RRB- in Fort Sumner in 1881 . Stahl said there are many continuing fallacies about the Kid . While at the Billy the Kid Museum in Fort Sumner , for example , he heard one story claiming that the Kid was shot and killed in Mexico . A museum employee told him they get questions about the outlaw 's death ` all the time . ' The official document would ` end a lot of people 's doubts , ' Stahl said , and ` undermine supporters of Brushy Bill and other impostors . ' Born Henry McCarty , likely in New York City , Billy the Kid came to New Mexico with his mother while searching for a better economic future . He became a central figure in a violent , Irish-English land war in New Mexico . He was beloved by Mexican-American ranchers who felt discriminated against by racist white bankers and land thieves . Hide Out : The house , built in 1878 -LRB- photographed -RRB- , where the infamous outlaw hid out while evading capture is on the market for $ 545,000 . Although he apparently died 134 years ago , Billy the Kid still makes news . In 2003 , there was a proposal to exhume his body to compare the DNA to that of his mother , but the exact location of his remains is in doubt . Also , the house , built in 1878 , where the infamous outlaw hid out while evading capture is on the market for $ 545,000 . Early in his first term , Gov. Bill Richardson drew headlines by hinting that he was looking into a posthumous pardon for the Kid . | Robert Stahl , an Arizona State University professor emeritus , is asking the state of New Mexico to issue an official death certificate for Billy the Kid . 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Screening checkpoints can be the biggest hassle for air travellers who are in a rush , but the world 's busiest airport is promising to trim the experience to just 20 seconds . Officials at Dubai International Airport are preparing to launch a new system that they insist will boost security while slashing the passenger-checking procedures to less than 20 seconds , Arabian Business reported . It comes as the government-owned airport experiences rapid growth and expects its traffic to surge from 70.5 million international passengers in 2014 to more than 100 million in 2020 . Dubai International Airport says its passenger-checking procedures will be slashed to just 20 seconds . Dubai stole London Heathrow 's crown last year , becoming the world 's busiest international airport as it emerges as a major hub for long-haul flights between Asia and the West . With it expecting another year-to-year increase , Dubai International is looking at ways to ease congestion and get people in and out of the airport as quickly as possible . Obaid Mohair bin Suroor , deputy director general of Dubai 's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs -LRB- GDRFA -RRB- , told Arabian Business that it will launch an Advance Passenger Information System -LRB- APIS -RRB- . He said it will gradually be phased in , starting with Emirates ' first and business class passengers before expanding to economy class passengers and other carriers . The system will be used for cruise ship passengers by the middle of this year . A similar system is already in use in the US , and it requires travellers to submit their passport information , date of birth and a few other details before they check in . Dubai International Airport serves as the base for Emirates , the largest carrier in the Middle East . Dubai has become one of the world 's busiest airspaces in just a matter of years , with direct flights to 149 cities which have populations of more than one million . It serves as the base for Emirates , the largest carrier in the Middle East . Emirates , along with other luxury Gulf carriers , have helped to propel Dubai airport 's growth by seizing a bigger share of travel between the West , Asia and Australasia . Dubai 's main airport is planning to boost its annual capacity to 90 million passengers with a new hall . Angela Gittens , director general of Airports Council International , said : ` It is truly remarkable to see the progress that Dubai has made over the years to become the world-class centre of aviation that it is today . ` Dubai is exemplary of the heights that can be reached when governments fully support aviation and understand its potential to be a powerful driver of social and economic progress . ' Paul Griffiths , Dubai International Airport 's CEO , previously said it will handle a record 79 million passengers in 2015 . It plans to boost its annual capacity to 90 million passengers this year with the opening of a new hall for arrivals and departures as part of a $ 7.8 bn expansion plan -LRB- approximately # 5bn -RRB- . | Dubai airport recently named world 's busiest for international travel . Airport says new system will cut screening times to 20 seconds . Passengers will be forced to submit personal details before checking in . Similar system in US requires passport details , nationality , date of birth . | [[91, 176], [684, 689], [733, 863], [1802, 1882], [91, 176], [177, 364], [580, 683], [608, 683], [1576, 1635], [1525, 1569], [1576, 1635]] |
A sex offender told investigators he left a Maryland shopping mall with two young sisters who disappeared in 1975 and later saw his uncle sexually assaulting one of the girls , according to newly unsealed police affidavits . Authorities have been searching for the remains of 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and ten-year-old Katharine Lyon on a remote mountain in Bedford County , Virginia , some 200 miles from their Montgomery County , Maryland , home , since September . A Bedford County grand jury also is investigating . The girls went missing on March 25 , 1975 , after walking to get some pizza at the Wheaton Plaza Shopping Center in Maryland and to look at the Easter decorations . The Washington Post reported Saturday that Montgomery County police , citing the ongoing investigation , declined to comment on the affidavits or how credible they find 58-year-old Lloyd Welch 's recent statements . Scroll down for video . 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and ten-year-old Katharine Lyon went missing on March 25 , 1975 , after walking to get some pizza at the Wheaton Plaza Shopping Center in Maryland and to look at the Easter decorations . Lloyd Welch told investigators he left a Maryland shopping mall with two young sisters who disappeared in 1975 and later saw his uncle sexually assaulting one of the girls , according to newly unsealed police affidavits . Montgomery County police , citing the ongoing investigation , declined to comment on the affidavits or how credible they find 58-year-old Lloyd Welch 's recent statements . Police have named Welch and his uncle , 69-year-old Richard Welch , ` persons of interest ' in the case , but neither has been charged . In an earlier letter to the newspaper , Lloyd Welch said he had nothing to do with the girls ' disappearance . Richard Welch has declined to comment . ` Our department and our partners in Virginia remain committed to determining what happened to Katherine and Sheila Lyon , ' Montgomery Police Chief Tom Manger said Friday . ` We believe that there are people , including family members of Dick and Lloyd Welch , who have information that would further this investigation . ' Richard Welch 's wife , Patricia , was charged with perjury after testifying before the grand jury in December . The Lyon sisters never came home after walking to the mall together in 1975 . A massive search turned up nothing . Parents John and Mary Lyon have never been able to find out what happened to their daughters . Over four decades , police have pursued numerous leads and periodically identified potential suspects . But they never charged anyone . The affidavits do not say whether any incriminating evidence has been found on Taylors Mountain in Virginia . The Lyon sisters never came home after walking to the mall together in 1975 . A massive search turned up nothing . Montgomery County Police mugshot of Lloyd Welch in 1977 after Welch was arrested for a residential burglary near Wheaton Plaza . Investigators have found bones on the property , according to court papers , but that may not mean much because the land contains an old cemetery with more than 30 unmarked graves . At one point during the search , detectives wrote that a dog trained to sniff decomposition ` alerted ' to areas away from the cemetery . On the day they vanished , the girls ' older brother reported seeing them at the mall , and a friend claimed to have seen them talking to an older man who was carrying a microphone and a briefcase . A sketch of that man , who had long hair and a mustache , was created and circulated , but it did n't lead to any arrests . One person who provided details to a police artist said the man had been ` fixated ' on the girls . Welch , who worked at a traveling carnival with his then girlfriend Helen Craver , had been at the mall and was seen paying attention to the Lyon girls , police chief Thomas Manger said . The filings detail for the first time how Lloyd Welch surfaced in the case . A week after the girls vanished the then-18-year-old Welch went to Wheaton Plaza and told a security guard that he had seen the sisters leave with a man in a car . Their disappearance profoundly changed the Lyon family . The girls ' father , John Lyon , became a victims ' advocate in Montgomery County and help counsel other families who had lost loved ones . Authorities have been searching for the remains of 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and 10-year-old Katharine Lyon on a remote mountain in Bedford County , Virginia , some 200 miles from their Montgomery County , Maryland , home , since September . Police gave him a polygraph test which showed he was lying , according to the affidavits , which did not say whether authorities continued to look into Welch . The detectives on the case in 2013 set out to learn more about Welch , who had been arrested in 1977 in Montgomery in a burglary case . His mug shot from that arrest strongly resembled a sketch in the Lyon sisters case that had been drawn based on a witness 's description of a man at Wheaton Plaza who was staring at the girls and following them , according to the affidavits . Investigators also found that Welch had worked as a carnival-ride operator , traveling across the country . In 1994 , he had pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl in South Carolina . In 1998 , he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl in Delaware and was sentenced to three decades in prison . The detectives went to Delaware , according to the affidavits , and interviewed Welch several times in prison . The filings detail for the first time how Lloyd Welch surfaced in the case . A week after the girls vanished the then-18-year-old Welch went to Wheaton Plaza -LRB- pictured , 1975 -RRB- and told a security guard that he had seen the sisters leave with a man in a car . ` During these interviews , Lloyd Welch has admitted he left Wheaton Plaza in a vehicle with the Lyon sisters on the day they disappeared , ' according to the affidavits , written by Montgomery Detective Mark Janney and Detectives R.D. Baldwin and S.O. Smith of the Bedford County Sheriff 's Office . The affidavits say Lloyd Welch told police Richard Welch was involved in kidnapping the girls . Lloyd Welch said he was dropped off near his home , and the next day he went to Richard Welch 's home where he saw the uncle sexually abusing one of the sisters . He said he left and never saw the girls again . Shelia and Katherine were on spring break when they decided to walk a mile from their home to the nearby Wheaton Plaza shopping center to eat pizza and see the Easter display . They left at 11am . Their mother Mary Lyon told them to be home by 4pm . Mrs Lyon later said that in the quiet Washington , D.C. , suburb , it was common to let children go to the shopping center alone . As the Montgomery County Gazette put it years later - it was a simpler time when everyone looked out for everyone else 's children . The massive investigation that followed the girls ' disappearance brought in countless tips and widespread national and local media coverage . Though volunteers searched for the sisters , they came up with nothing . Detectives never found evidence of what happened to Katherine and Sheila or who was responsible . The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created age-progressed photographs of the sisters . Sheila Lyon would now be 52 and Katherine Lyon would be 50 years old . Potential clues were found , but later discounted . People were brought in for questioning , but later released without charge . Detectives never found evidence of what happened to Katherine and Sheila or who was responsible . Their disappearance profoundly changed the Lyon family . Mr Lyon became a victims ' advocate in Montgomery County and help counsel other families who had lost loved ones . The girls ' brother , who was 15 at the time they vanished , became a homicide detective when he grew up . According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children , Katherine Lyon was last seen wearing a baby beads necklace with orange beads and ` KATE ' in black letters on white beads and dirty beige brushed suede wallaby type Jumping Jack shoes with dirty beige shoelaces . Sheila Lyon was last seen wearing farsighted gold wire rimmed glasses , low cut GallenKamp sneakers , size 6.5 or 7.5 , with dirty white shoestrings , and knee socks . Katherine has a birthmark on the inside of her upper thigh . The organization also created age-progressed photographs of the sisters . Sheila Lyon would now be 52 and Katherine Lyon would be 50 years old . Welch pictured with his then-girlfriend , Helen Craver . Detectives on the case in 2013 set out to learn more about Welch , who had been arrested in 1977 in Montgomery in a burglary case . Police searched property in Virginia -LRB- pictured -RRB- once owned by the family of drifter and convicted child rapist Lloyd Lee Welch . | 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and ten-year-old Katharine Lyon went missing from a Montgomery County , Maryland , mall in 1975 . The girls walked to mall in Wheaton in March 1975 , and never came home . Authorities have been searching for their remains on a remote mountain in Bedford County , Virginia , since September . Newly unsealed police affidavits do not say whether any incriminating evidence has been found on Taylors Mountain in Virginia . Lloyd Welch , a convicted sex offender , told police he left mall with the girls . Police have named Welch and his uncle , 69-year-old Richard Welch , ` persons of interest ' in the case , but neither has been charged . In 1994 , Lloyd Welch pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl , 10 , in South Carolina . In 1998 , he pleaded guilty to the same offense . 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A Brazilian rent boy whose claims of drug-fuelled sex forced a Tory MP to quit as a minister 's aide says he will name another Westminster client . Rogerio Santos contacted a publicist this week claiming he wants to reveal details about another Conservative politician in exchange for a large sum of money . Last year the male escort 's allegations about Mark Menzies led the MP to resign as private secretary to the then International Development Minister Alan Duncan . Brazilian rent boy Rogerio Santos , whose claims of drug-fuelled sex forced a Tory MP to quit as a minister 's aide , says he will name another Westminster client . The new claims about an as yet unidentified MP are also believed to involve sex and illegal drugs . A source told the Daily Mirror : ` Mr Santos is very convincing . He wants to speak out again -- but only for the right price . ' The rent boy , 20 , claimed the second Conservative was a ` colleague ' of Mr Menzies . The source added that the new allegations would heap pressure on Mr Menzies , who plans to run again in Fylde , Lancashire , in May . The Brazilian said he and Mr Menzies met on a gay escort website and claimed the politician had given him a tour of the Houses of Parliament before allegedly offering to pay him # 250 for a two-hour session . He insisted that Mr Menzies , who was one of David Cameron 's ` A-listers ' at the 2010 General Election , asked him to supply him with mephedrone -- also known as M-Cat and Meow Meow . Last year the male escort 's allegations about Mark Menzies led the MP to resign as a minister 's aide . Possession of the Class B drug became a criminal offence in 2010 , however no charges were brought against the MP or Mr Santos . The escort , who returned to Sao Paulo , Brazil , because his student visa had expired , made the claims to the Sunday Mirror in March last year . Mr Menzies worked for Alan Duncan , pictured . He said at the time : ` I have been having sex with a Conservative MP for money . Mark also asked me to buy mephedrone . I have messages of him talking to me about drugs . ` We met very regularly over the last 18 months . He took me to the Houses of Parliament . Recently , he has been asking me to buy drugs . I have SMS messages and photographic evidence . ' Mr Santos is also reported to have a photograph of Mr Menzies next to a plate of mystery white powder . Discussing the picture , Mr Santos said : ` There is a plate of mephedrone . He asked me if I could buy methedrone . He had many drugs , a lot of drugs . ' He also claimed that he had received a text from Mr Menzies in which the MP asked ` What underwear you have ? ' , and another in which he told the rent boy to meet him in south London and ` bring sexy underwear ' . The Tory MP said at the time : ` I have decided to resign as a Parliamentary Private Secretary after a series of allegations were made against me . ' A number of these allegations are not true and I look forward to setting the record straight in due course . ' | Brazilian escort says he will name Tory MP he claims to have had sex with . Rogerio Santos alleged last year that he had sex with Mark Menzies . The then ministerial aide was forced to quit over drug-fuelled sex claims . Santos , 20 , wants large sum of money to reveal details about second MP . | [[0, 108], [148, 307], [173, 174], [195, 307], [471, 504], [589, 635], [1933, 1992], [308, 470], [1483, 1587], [0, 108], [308, 470], [523, 527], [528, 539], [471, 504], [540, 586], [1483, 1587], [1547, 1587], [2778, 2871], [148, 307], [173, 174], [195, 307]] |
Pensioners could be hit by a tax raid to fund Ed Miliband 's plans to cut university fees . Pensioners could be hit by a tax raid to fund Ed Miliband 's plans to cut university fees , it emerged last night . The Labour leader is expected to announce details of the party 's policy to lower tuition fees from # 9,000 to # 6,000 within days , but is yet to agree with Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls on how the # 2billion scheme could be funded . It emerged last night that one option being considered by Mr Balls is cutting some of the tax breaks handed to people saving for a pension . Pension tax breaks are worth about # 24billion in total each year and have already been cut by Chancellor George Osborne . More money could be saved by lowering the # 40,000 ceiling on the amount savers can put aside each year tax-free or cutting the lifetime tax-free limit of # 1.25 million per pension , The Times reported last night . Lord Mandelson weighed into the row yesterday , admitting Mr Miliband 's policy was not yet finished and insisting Labour must say where it will find the money . Otherwise , he said , it would face a ` credibility gap ' over its plans to cut the deficit . The former business secretary , who was in charge of universities in Gordon Brown 's government , said it was ` inconceivable ' that Labour could cut funding to the sector . He told academics and university administrators in London : ` If any reduction in fees is announced , and I 'm not assuming that it will be , it 's absolutely vital that replacement funding from taxation is identified and announced at the same time . ` Not in a generalised way , but in a specific way . Because that will ensure that no credibility gap is opened up either around university funding or the Labour Party 's commitment to reducing the fiscal deficit . ' He supported Government claims that the rise to # 9,000 fees had not led to a fall in applications , pointing out that even the poorest students were now more likely to apply . Lord Mandelson also said cutting fees for UK students could increase the rate at which universities recruit from abroad to plug the funding gap -- potentially ` at the expense ' of home applicants . When he campaigned for the Labour leadership , Mr Miliband proposed a graduate tax as an alternative to tuition fees . But Labour is yet to agree on its stance ahead of the election . Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable said cutting fees to # 6,000 would be ` foolish ' , costing # 10billion over five years . Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable said cutting fees to # 6,000 would be ` foolish ' , costing # 10billion over five years . ` -LSB- It -RSB- would be a populist gesture which would achieve nothing and do a lot of damage , ' he wrote to Mr Miliband . Critics of cutting fees point out that the benefits would mainly go to the highest-earning graduates as they would end up paying less . A Labour Party spokesman said its policy on university fees would be ` set out shortly ' . n A pact between Labour and the SNP would be ` the ultimate nightmare scenario ' that could break up Britain , David Cameron warned yesterday . He accused a ` spineless ' Ed Miliband of betraying the Union by refusing to rule out a deal with the Scottish Nationalists . | Pensioners could be hit by a tax raid to fund Ed Miliband 's tuition fee plans . Labour leader is set to announce plan to lower fees from # 9,000 to # 6,000 . But he is yet to agree with Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls on how # 2billion scheme could be funded . | [[0, 66], [41, 91], [92, 158], [133, 181], [208, 225], [238, 315], [208, 225], [345, 392], [208, 225], [352, 439]] |
Standing at six foot two inches tall , and weighing nearly 17 stone , Tim Locks is a colossal figure and used to dealing with troublemakers . He was once a doorman at Cheekies nightclub in Staines , Surrey , throwing out drunken revellers and monitoring security before running his own construction business . Now the 38-year-old has sold his home and moved to Iraq to help fight the bloodthirsty terrorists of the Islamic State . Scroll down for video . Fighter : Former bouncer Tim Locks has sold his home and relocated to Iraq to join the fight against the bloodthirsty terrorists of the Islamic State . Like family : Mr Locks has joined Dwekh Nawsha , a Christian militia group , and said he feels they are ` like family ' in Iraq . Mr Locks has joined a group called Dwekh Nawsha , a Christian militia whose name in Assyrian means ` the self-sacrificers ' . Speaking to MailOnline , Mr Locks revealed that he made his decision to relocate to Iraq last August after watching the news reports about the plight of Yazidis on Mount Sinjar . He said : ` Last summer I was at home , watching the news and I saw pictures of Mount Sinjar . I just thought I have a great life , job , beautiful house and I thought it is time to help someone else . ' When asked whether he was motivated by religion , Locks said he was n't religious but had no problem fighting for a group with strong Christian values . He said : ' I had no specific wishes to join a specific group . I just wanted to help people out here . Any society which kills people , cuts people 's heads off needs to be challenged . ' I put my home on the market and started to talk with a guy online . My house sold quickly and I met up en route with my friend from online . ' Finally in mid-February , Mr Locks and his new friend flew from Heathrow , via Dubai to Sulaymaniyah , the biggest city in southern Kurdistan . They paid for extra baggage , allowing them to bring around 130 kilogrammes of kit with them to Iraq . Arriving last week , Mr Locks was adamant that he had made the right choice in leaving behind his life in the UK . He said : ` Back home I had TV in every room , a swimming pool , six to eight holidays abroad a year . I did what I wanted pretty much when I wanted . ` Now I 'm here helping people with next to nothing , with a group of guys I 've known less than a couple of weeks but who feel like family already . ' Front line : Mr Locks said he wants to confront Islamic State and added : ' I just wanted to help people out here . Any society which kills people , cuts people 's heads off needs to be challenged ' Inspiration : Mr Locks said he was inspired to join Dwekh Nawsha after speaking to Brett , a 28-year-old former US veteran , who was the group 's first foreign fighter . When asked about his family 's reaction to his decision , Locks said : ` They are petrified for my safety and that is very understandable . But they knew they would not be able to talk me out of this . ' Mr Locks explained how he joined Dwekh Nawsha after speaking to Brett , a 28-year-old former US veteran who was the group 's first foreign fighter . The American 's honestly and approachable manner appealed to Mr Locks , who liked the openness of the group as well as its stringent recruitment process of only recruiting veterans or people with valued skills like construction . Tim also admitted that he was put off joining the popular foreign fighter group , the Lions of Rojava , or the Peshmerga , because of uncertainties over expected commitment . Rumours circulate that some groups have made foreign fighters hand over their passports in order to secure long-term service , but Tim said : ` I 'm not prepared to surrender my phone and passport . ' ` Brett told me : `` You are free to come and go . You can leave at anytime . '' ' Despite the small size of Dwekh Nawsha , the group is growing fast with dozens of people from around the world contacting them about helping out . Mr Locks explained how ` we put everyone through a vetting process . I have a big construction background and that is a massive skill out here for building bases and repairing homes ' . As well as helping with construction projects in Nineveh province , Locks has been involved in logistics but is hoping to visit the frontline very soon . ` We are due to go to the frontline any day now to help train the locals and help defend the line against Daesh -LRB- Islamic State -RRB- . ' Mr Muscle : Mr Locks had worked as a bouncer and in construction before recently relocating to Iraq . Former life : The former builder from Bracknell in Berkshire said he will only return to the UK once Islamic State have been defeated . But the former builder from Bracknell in Berkshire was clear that he did not join Dwekh Nawsha for the attention . He said : ' I did n't come out here to be a celebrity but it is a way of gaining awareness . Some people move out here to make a name for themselves . ' His comments come after last December it emerged that two former British army soldiers , James Hughes and Jamie Read , who both joined the Lions of Rojava and gave interviews about how they had fought on the frontline at Kobane . Neither soldier had been near Kobane . For Locks , the reality of the situation in Iraq has been an eye opener . He said : ` The situation out here is dire . Blankets and rice can not defend the people against Daesh . ` The western world needs to pull their finger out . Send us some kit , send us some food . Send us weapons . If you do n't send it , you are failing the world . ' ` We are here . We are the boots on the ground . There is no pay . I am here to protect the local people and democracy . But we are seriously under resourced . ` Britain has done nothing to help the situation . I have done more to help people here in a week than David Cameron has done . He has done nothing . ' Tim admitted that his life is now permanently under threat from Islamic State : ` We are value targets for Islamic State . We are always armed and never travel on our own . ' Old friends : Mr Locks -LRB- third from right -RRB- poses with friends in a gym before his move to the Middle East . He admits that his efforts have been costing him a lot of money and said : ' I took significant funds but we are chewing it up . We purchased our own weapons as it is very expensive to buy equipment out here . ' Despite the strain on his finances and the threat of Islamic State , Locks was positive about his early experiences in Nineveh . He said : ` The people here are fantastic . We have been very well looked after . We are never on our own and always have someone who speaks one of the local dialect . Daesh are far too cowardly to get us . ' When asked when he planned to return to the UK , Locks admitted he was unsure how he would be received in the UK after hearing how other returnees had been monitored and questioned for hours by security services . He added : ' I do n't know if I will be welcome back in the UK . I have sold my house . I have no time limit , no reason to return until the job is done . If I do leave , I may never be able to get back . ' For Locks , the fight against Islamic State is his current priority and he appears wholeheartedly committed to the cause . He said : ` When Daesh is eradicated from the earth , then I will return to the UK . ' | Tim Locks has joined Dwekh Nawsha to stop the spread of Islamic State . The 38-year-old former construction worker sold his home to join fight . 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British holidaymakers are saving hundreds of pounds by avoiding traditional travel agents as the value of the euro falls . Booking a European trip direct with villa or apartment owners rather than from a brochure can a save a family of four up to # 540 , The Mail on Sunday found . The savings come because some tour operators ' prices were fixed last summer . But since then the euro has fallen 13 per cent against the pound amid fears of a Greek exit from the single currency . Savings : Holidaying families are benefiting from a weakened euro and saving up to # 540 by booking DIY holidays . Travel Supermarket 's Bob Atkinson said : ` Britons can get exceptional savings on DIY holidays in Europe due to the strength of the pound versus the euro . ' Thomson and First Choice confirmed that short-term currency fluctuations have little effect on their package prices . But Noel Josephides , chairman of industry body Abta , warned DIY holidaymakers ` often have to pay locally , and the exchange rate when they book may be different from when they travel ' . Holidaymakers are also gambling on the strong pound by snapping up currency now , ahead of summer breaks . Demand for euros at Debenhams bureaux de change is almost double what it was this time last year . Holidaymakers are also gambling on the strong pound by snapping up currency now , ahead of summer breaks . | Euro fallen by 13 per cent since some tour operators ' prices were fixed last year . Can save up to # 540 booking European trip with villa or apartment owners . Short-term currency fluctuations have little effect on their package prices . Since publication of this article , ABTA the Travel Association has issued the following statement : `` The holiday market is highly competitive and most companies constantly review their pricing in response to changes in supply and demand . Tour operators tend to bulk buy their foreign currency . Depending on when individual companies have purchased their currency they may be in a position to help customers benefit from improving exchange rates now or there may be a slight delay . By purchasing in advance like this tour operators are able to control their costs and help shield customers from currency fluctuations in the other direction . '' | [[282, 360], [307, 360], [365, 425], [123, 252], [490, 594], [754, 871], [794, 871], [1062, 1075], [1114, 1141], [1268, 1281], [1320, 1347]] |
As the devious Thomas Cromwell , he cuts an imposing figure charting the treacherous waters of the Tudor court . But away from the set of Wolf Hall , Mark Rylance looks a touch less impressive stepping out of his tiny electric car . The 55-year-old actor was spotted zipping around South London in his small blue G-Wiz , which sells for around # 10,000 . Making a point : Actor Mark Rylance , 55 , with his electric car and anti-fracking sticker spotted in south London . The sticker appeared to read ` The F word is a dirty word ' , an allusion to swearing , but smaller print after the F making clear the word was fracking . And the environmentally conscious star of the BBC drama also made his views known by showing an anti-fracking slogan in his back window . The sticker appeared to read ` The F word is a dirty word ' , an allusion to swearing , but smaller print after the F making clear the word was fracking . The process of drilling down into the ground to release natural gas has become a controversial topic among environmental campaigners . Rylance has never been one to hide his strong opinions on such issues . He was the main signatory of a letter to the Guardian in 2012 protesting at BP 's sponsorship of the World Shakespeare Festival . Rylance as Thomas Cromwell in the hit BBC series Wolf Hall . It read : ` While the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon spill continues to devastate ecosystems and communities , and the highly polluting extraction of tar sands oil brings us rapidly closer to the point of no return from climate change , we feel that BP has no place in arts sponsorship . ' He again set his sights on the oil company when it was announced as a sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games , for which he was due to take part in the opening ceremony . Although he eventually pulled out because of the death of his stepdaughter , he admitted to almost pulling out over what he saw as morally dubious sponsorship deals . He told Radio 4 's Today programme : ' I thought about it . The conversation about private sponsorship being supported by taxpayer ' money , and private sponsorship from companies that are not really necessarily behaving all that ethically , big questions about BP , and big questions about McDonald 's and the amount of sugar and obesity that 's costing the NHS billions ... ' I think those questions are good and I had thought since agreeing that maybe maybe I should n't be doing this , and if people feel critical of us who are taking part , I think they 've got a point , a very good point . ` On the other hand , all these athletes , the human endeavour aspect of it is so wonderful , I would n't want to stop , and I would n't want to be a nay-sayer or a chastiser . ' | Mark Rylance drives around south London in a # 10,000 electric G-Wiz car . Wolf Hall star , 55 , appears to have an anti-fracking slogan in window . In 2012 protested at BP 's sponsorship of the World Shakespeare Festival . And again over sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic Games . | [[233, 318], [298, 318], [327, 354], [627, 682], [688, 764], [1127, 1233], [1168, 1256], [1612, 1716]] |
An Arizona man was n't willing to let a car that ran into him after a confrontation get away without a fight - so he jumped onto its trunk and held on for life . Justin Finch , 24 , was caught on camera as he argued with some men in the parking lot of Zia Record Exchange in Phoenix . After multiple men confronted Finch , they piled into a white car and ran him over . In the video clip , Finch can be seen miraculously getting up and grabbing onto the trunk of the vehicle as it zoomed away . Scroll down for video . Justin Finch escaped with only scrapes and bruises after pulling off this daring move in Phoenix , Arizona . At the beginning of the video , Finch -LRB- left -RRB- , 24 , can be seen arguing with multiple men in a parking lot . After the confrontation in the parking lot of Zia Record Exchange , the car backs into Finch and keeps going . Finch survived with just scrapes and bruises , Fox 10 reported . He said : ` It was shocking . I was scared for my life for a minute . ' I got pinched between two cars ... This leg got twisted around and stuff . ` I 'm like , afraid . ' The car was stopped about a half mile away from the store . Police let everyone goes because no one wanted to press charges . Instead of letting himself be flattened , Finch grabbed onto the back of the car and held on for dear life . Finch held on to the trunk of the car until it was stopped by Phoenix police about a half mile away from the store . Shaina Russell , who filmed the incident , can be heard theorizing the men in the car took something valuable from Finch . Finch said the incident started after he was called a gay slur by one of the men and there was a physical confrontation . One of the people from the car , 16-year-old Orlando Munoz , claims Finch was the aggressor . He said : ' I turned around to walk outside and he assaulted me , he picked me up and I started defending myself . ' Finch denies he started the fight . He said : ` They said it was a mutual thing , but I do n't think it was a mutual thing because I did n't come at them , they came at me . ' I want justice . . I really do . ' | Justin Finch was seen arguing in the parking of a record store in Phoenix . The men he was arguing with got into a white car and it backed over him . Finch got up and grabbed onto back of the car as it sped away from the lot . It was stopped about a half mile away from the store by Phoenix police . | [[162, 174], [177, 284], [628, 657], [660, 671], [690, 746], [747, 812], [815, 857], [0, 14], [31, 110], [162, 174], [177, 284], [285, 320], [323, 350], [285, 320], [323, 327], [355, 362], [747, 812], [815, 857], [370, 387], [390, 395], [436, 494], [1263, 1301], [1095, 1154], [1330, 1446], [1368, 1446]] |
Britons have told of their terror as hundreds of residents were evacuated from one of the world 's tallest residential buildings after it was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning in Dubai . Pictures and video footage showed a large blaze ripping through multiple floors of the Marina Torch tower , a new tower in the expat-heavy Marina district of the city . More than a dozen fire trucks were able to extinguish the flames several hours after the fire alarm went off around 2am local time . One eyewitness said flames shot out from two sides of the building as glass and metal rained down from near the summit of the 86-storey skyscraper , which stands more 330 metres tall -LRB- 1,105 ft -RRB- . Scroll down for video . Inferno : A massive blaze ripped through multiple storeys of the 86-storey Marina Torch tower in Dubai early Saturday . Disaster : The fire broke out early Saturday in the Torch tower on the northeastern end of the Marina district . Horror : The fire which is believed to have started on the 51st floor engulfed dozens of storeys in the skyscraper . Hazardous : The fire broke out at about 2am local time on the north-east end of the densely populated district . Kiera Doherty was asleep in her apartment in the Torch when the fire broke out . The 32-year-old told MailOnline : ` Alarms are always going off in Dubai and so I normally ignore them . ' I got a call from a friend saying `` you have got to get out , the building is on fire '' . ' I was rushing down the stairs but because the fire was on the lower floor , I realised I was walking into the smoke . The further down I got on the stairs , the thicker the smoke got . ` There was an elderly lady taking it one step and a time and people carrying babies . I live on the 56th floor and it took about 20 minutes to get all the way down . ` Because there was so much burning cladding coming off the side of the building , falling onto the street , we could n't get out . ` There was a gap in the falling cladding and I ran across the road . A piece of burning cladding fell on my shoulder . And Melanie Parkes , a British teacher who lives in the building , said ` there were huge pieces of debris falling and being carried by the wind ' . She added : ` It was a really surreal experience , especially when we actually saw the fire outside . Mostly people were in shock and some were even crying . It looked like something out of film set . ' Burned : External cladding on the corner of more than two dozen storeys from roughly the 51st floor to the top of the Torch -LRB- pictured -RRB- were mangled and charred black . Scorched : The flammable cladding on the outside of the building was incinerated in the blaze and crashed down to the ground below . Beacon : Dozens of stories in the 86-storey Torch skyscraper left several apartments severely damaged . Aftermath : Two men inspect the damage on the decimated balcony of one of the apartments in the Torch . Damage : Parts of the flammable cladding - which fell and set fire to lower parts of the building - fell on resident 's balconies . Falling debris : Even the apartments that bore no visible signs of damage were littered with charred cladding . Off limits : One resident of the Marina Torch took this picture from his balcony - showing the charred debris polluting the building 's outdoor pool . British ex-pat Sharjeel Khawaja from London , who lives on the 26th floor , told 7 Days In Dubai that ignored the fire alarm because he thought it was coming from the construction site nearby . He said : ' I woke up around 6am to find missed calls from my family and a mate that lives in the same building . ' I went out into the corridor and the sprinklers were on and there was water everywhere . ` When I got outside -LSB- on the street -RSB- everyone was gathered around watching what was happening . I must have been one of the last out of the building . ' The director of Dubai Civil Defence , said : ` The incident proved Dubai Civil Defence 's ability to control the fire and stop it from spreading to the tower 's other wings and to nearby buildings by following strict protocols to break in quickly and reach the source of the fire on the 51st floor . ' As daylight broke , residents waiting to check the extent of the damage at their homes could see the external cladding on the corners of the building was charred black and mangled for dozens of floors . Clean-up crews dressed in orange uniforms swept up pieces of shattered glass and other debris covering the street outside the building . Safety risk : Police blocked off areas around the Torch , which still had power , and the lights were on in many of the flats . Alert : Two residents of the Torch -LRB- not pictured -RRB- said they were told the fire started around the 52nd floor . Emergency : A resident of the Marina Torch , Steve Short , 53 , of Liverpool , praised the work of firefighters who arrived quickly . Destruction : High winds whipped through the area and debris from the fire cluttered nearby streets after the blaze appeared to be extinguished . Evacuation : Thousands of residents abandoned the high-rise Marina Torch and the neighboring buildings when it caught on fire and debris began falling all around . Major General Rashid Al Matroushi said around 100 officers from nine civil defence stations took part in putting out the blaze . Two residents of the Torch , who were evacuated from the building , were told the fire started on the 52nd floor . They said the flaming material fell and set lower parts of the building ablaze . Steve Short , 53 , of Liverpool , praised the work of firefighters who arrived quickly . He said fire alarms alerted residents to the blaze and building management sent workers knocking on doors to ensure residents got out . Residents of at least one neighboring tower were told to evacuate as a precaution because of strong winds , but they were later allowed back inside . Flammable : The same blackened external material on the Torch -LRB- pictured -RRB- was blamed for another fire at a luxury Dubai complex in November 2012 . Cleanup : As daylight broke , residents waiting across the street to be allowed back home were able to see the extent of the blaze . Engulfed : Residents of the Marina Torch -LRB- left -RRB- said falling debris from where the fire started set lower floors alight too . Flaming material falling from the initial fire then set a lower part of the building ablaze , residents have said . Another resident of The Torch said residents were nervous coming out but fire crews were able to bring the situation under control . 33-year-old RJ Morlock said : ' I was really surprised they got it under control pretty quickly , ' he said . ` It looked like it was going to go up . ' The blaze spread through at least 15 floors as high winds whipped through the area , on the northeastern end of the densely populated Marina district . Police blocked off areas around the skyscraper , which still had power during the fire and lights were on in many of the apartments inside . Debris from the fire cluttered nearby streets after the blaze was extinguished . Police on the scene had no immediate reports of deaths or injuries . Thousands were evacuated after the blaze , which reportedly started on the 51st floor , spread quickly . The 86-storey Marina Torch tower -LRB- centre -RRB- stands more 330 metres tall -LRB- 1,105 ft -RRB- . He said : ` There have been three fire alarms every week recently and all were false . This time I heard it and said it must be false . ` But then I smelt smoke . I took my wallet and ran down along with my wife . ' Digby Taylor , head of operations at GN Broadcasting , added : ` This building has been plagued since opening with false fire alarms on an almost daily basis . ' The Marina area is home to dozens of towering apartment blocks and hotels , many of them built over the past decade . The apartments are popular with Dubai 's large number of expatriate professionals . Tamweel blaze : According to Gulf Business , some experts blamed faulty air-conditioning caused the accident while others have said sub-standard cladding material caused the blaze . As daylight broke in Dubai this morning , the external cladding on the corners of the Marina Torch building were mangled and charred black . In November 2012 , experts blamed the same external coating for the inferno that engulfed another luxury Dubai development known as the Jumeirah Lake Towers -LRB- JLT -RRB- . The blaze at the 34-storey Tamweel Tower forced a mass evacuation of residents who lost all their worldly belongings . According to Gulf Business , some experts blamed faulty air-conditioning caused the accident while others have said sub-standard cladding material caused the blaze . ` As is evident from the videos , the fire started at the roof of building , and that might have been due to a short-circuit or over heating of any of the equipments installed on the roof , ' Noman Qamar , project manager at fire protection company Aldes , told Gulf Business . Blaze : In November 2012 -LRB- pictured -RRB- , experts blamed the same external coating for the inferno that engulfed another luxury Dubai development known as the Jumeirah Lake Towers -LRB- JLT -RRB- . He added : ` The fire spread rapidly to other parts of the building mainly due to falling debris of the flammable cladding that was used on the tower , which is similar to other incidences that occurred in other residential towers . ' The tower 's cladding burned downwards in the early hours of Sunday morning , making hundreds of residents homeless , The National reported at the time . The Dubai Police forensic department has released its findings on the fire , which burnt half the building . According to the report , the fire started at the back of the building on the ground floor where the waste material was left by the labourers working on a shop in the building . The waste material contained papers , tapes and woods which fuelled the . | Flaming debris was seen falling from the skyscraper in videos of the blaze . Fire started on 51st floor and spread to at least 15 storeys , residents said . External cladding on building 's corners was ` charred black and mangled ' One British resident said ` piece of burning cladding ' fell on her shoulder . 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Khloe Kardashian hit a patch of black ice , spun off the road and ended up in a ditch while sisters Kim and Kylie Jenner and baby North West were in the car . The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was behind the wheel of a black Yukon GMC in Bozeman , Montana , with her siblings and Kim 's daughter on Saturday when she swerved into oncoming traffic and ended up in a ditch . Khloe 's sight was partially obstructed after a truck sent snow flying over her windshield during the horrifying incident . They were on the highway that heads towards Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport . In the aftermath Kim took to social media to thank God for watching over her family and keeping them safe as they all escaped without injury . Their publicist confirmed they are ` OK ' . The close call comes two weeks to the day after Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal car crash in Malibu , California . Scroll down for video . Motorist Terry Jacobs captures what is believed to be Khloe Kardashian 's car in a ditch after she slid off the road in Bozeman , Montana . Sisters Kim and Kylie Jenner as well as baby North West were also in the car . In the aftermath Kim took to social media to thank God for watching over her family and keeping them safe as they all escaped without injury . Khloe was behind the wheel at the time and her sight was said to be obstructed when a passing truck sent snow flying over her windshield . TMZ said police arrived at the scene and all four were fine . The car also suffered no damage . Police said that there were multiple incidents of cars going off the road because of icy conditions on Saturday in the area . Montana Highway Patrol Capt. Mark Wilfore says the accident occurred before noon on a highway between Bozeman and Belgrade , where the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is located . Khloe and Kylie have been skiing in Montana all week , and even tried heli-skiing , sharing photos of their adventure on Instagram . They were also recently joined by Kim and North on their trip , as well as publicist Jonathan Cheban . Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are in Montana too with their family . Cheban 's birthday is today , and after the accident both Kim and Khloe wished him a ` Happy Birthday ' on Instagram . North West -LRB- above with mom Kim -RRB- was also in the car at the time of the crash . Police said none of passengers were injured and no damage was done to the car . Publicist Jonathan Cheban posted a snap of him and Khloe eating birthday cake Saturday afternoon following the accident . Kim posted this sultry selfie just before she ate cake with ` BFF ' Cheban on his birthday . Kim posted this photo of her and publicist Jonathan Cheban on Saturday just hours after the crash . Next stop : Hours after the incident Kylie posted an image on Instagram in what seems to be a private jet . He also posted a photo eating cake with Khloe on Saturday afternoon . Kylie tweeted on Saturday afternoon ; ` Makeup videos coming soon . ' Bozeman is the fourth-largest city in Montana and home to Montana State University . This all comes exactly two weeks after Kylie 's father and Kim and Khloe 's step-dad , Bruce Jenner , was involved in a fatal car accident . Authorities recently said they have not determined who is at fault in that crash , though recently released video seems to show Jenner rear-ending two cars , including the one carrying the woman who was killed . The driver , Kim Howe , 69 , was killed when she was struck head-on by a Hummer as her car drove into the opposite lane . The Los Angeles Sheriff 's Department is investigating the cause of the wreck and will consider whether to issue a citation that could result in criminal charges - possibly vehicular manslaughter . Jenner is not in Montana with the girls , and was seen moving out of his Malibu home on Friday . The former Olympian packed up his belongings into a rusty Ford truck and headed for his new home . The 65-year-old has reportedly stopped filming a documentary about his transition into a woman following his involvement in the crash . Kylie -LRB- left -RRB- , Kim -LRB- second from left -RRB- , Cheban -LRB- second from right -RRB- , and Khloe -LRB- right -RRB- are on a ski trip in Montana . Publicist Cheban shows off on his skis on the slopes during the trip celebrating his birthday . Earlier in the week he posed alongside two of the sisters , both wearing ski masks . Khloe posted a picture with one of her siblings next to a helicoper saying : ' I ca n't believe we did this ' Khloe shared this photo of snaps of Kourtney , Kim and Kylie on their vacation . Bruce Jenner was seen moving out of his home in Malibu two weeks after the fatal crash . The former Olympian packed his belongings into a rusty Ford truck and headed for a new home on Friday . The LAPD is still investigating the fatal crash involving the former Olympian in Malibu two weeks ago . | Khloe was driving in Bozeman , Montana , at the end of a skiing trip . Sisters Kim and Kylie Jenner and baby North West were in the car . A truck caused snow to fly over her windshield - obstructing her sight . She swerved into oncoming traffic , hit black ice and ended up in a ditch . The four were all said to be fine and no damage was done to the car . 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Diamonds may be a girl 's best friend -- but they are not exactly kind to her wallet . Unless she shops at Avon , that is . For the mail order make-up firm has launched a bargain diamond necklace that costs just # 25 . The pendant is made of sterling silver with the gemstone set in the centre , and will be sold door-to-door by Avon representatives in the run up to Mother 's Day . Affordable : Mail order make-up firm Avon has launched a bargain diamond necklace that costs just # 25 . The company hopes it will appeal to Britain 's thrifty middle classes , who are increasingly happy to buy luxury goods such as smoked salmon and champagne at cut-price supermarkets Aldi and Lidl . On a budget : The silver and diamond necklace costs # 25 from Avon . It follows the success of Avon 's # 30 diamond earrings , which sold out in just nine days after being launched last year . Two pairs of earrings , which were encrusted with 32 tiny diamonds amounting to 0.2 carats , were sold each minute in the run up to Christmas . And although Avon 's latest necklace contains just 0.01 carats , the firm believes simply having the chance to buy a genuine precious stone for such a low price will be enough to appeal to customers . ` We are proud to invest in high-end items , such as diamonds , and make them accessible to all our deserving customers from the comfort of their homes , ' said Anthony Wells , Avon 's marketing executive . ` We are happy that mothers across the UK will be receiving this extra special gift . ' The company said all their diamonds were responsibly sourced from Africa , before being ethically cut and polished in India . Around a third of UK women are Avon customers , and the firm sells more than 3.5 billion products around the world each year . | Pendant made from sterling silver with gemstone set in middle . Cashing in on thrifty middle-classes shopping at Lidl and Aldi . Follows success of # 30 diamond earrings which sold out in days . | [[219, 275], [488, 557], [524, 557], [564, 684], [754, 809], [788, 809], [818, 877]] |
A Kansas man who fell sick after a tick bite and died 11 days later was killed by a newly discovered virus that has never before been seen in America . The man , who was previously healthy and in his 50s , became ill after receiving a tick bite while doing work on his property outdoors . Although he was treated with antibiotics , his organs eventually failed and he lost the ability to breathe on his own . Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated the man 's blood and found he had been infected by a previously unidentified virus that belonged to the thogotoviruses group , which had never before caused human illness in the U.S. Scroll down for video . A Kansas man who fell sick after a tick bite and died 11 days later was killed by the newly discovered ` Bourbon ' virus , which has never before been seen in America . The CDC has named the virus ` Bourbon ' , after the man 's county , according to USA Today . Before the Kansas man , there had only been eight incidents in which a strain of the thogotovirus had caused symptoms in humans - and they all occurred in Europe , Asia or Africa . This is the first time the CDC has seen a thogotovirus affect blood cells . When he was initially tested , the Kansas man 's symptoms were similar to a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks . His white blood cells and platelets , which respectively fight infections and help the blood clot , were in decline . In contrast , thogotoviruses are known to cause meningitis . According to CDC epidemiologist J. Erin Staples , the Bourbon virus could have been around for years and just gone unnoticed because symptoms in other people were too mild . Or the virus may have recently evolved to become more deadly . Amesh Adalja , senior associate at the Center for Health Security of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , said health officials must now determine just how widespread the Bourbon virus is in ticks , animals and humans so that they can ` grasp the spectrum of illness it is capable of causing ' . ` It is only by leaving no stone unturned when investigating unexplained illnesses that humans can best prepare for microbial threats , ' he said . The man died at the University of Kansas Medical Center . The CDC said the Bourbon virus belongs to the thogotovirus group , which has previously been known to cause symptoms in only eight other people in Europe , Asia and Africa . | Man was previously healthy before falling ill after a tick bite and dying 11 days later after organ failure . The CDC has called the new virus ` Bourbon ' after the man 's county . The virus belongs to the thogotovirus group , which has only caused symptoms in humans eight times - in Africa , Asia and Europe . This is first time the CDC has seen a strain of thogotovirus affect blood cells . | [[0, 12], [17, 44], [0, 12], [49, 67], [152, 203], [206, 288], [332, 360], [693, 705], [710, 737], [693, 705], [742, 760], [862, 899], [537, 568], [574, 610], [955, 976], [979, 1126], [1089, 1093], [1098, 1135], [2256, 2320], [2295, 2320], [2329, 2429], [1136, 1211], [1144, 1211], [1329, 1364], [1429, 1446]] |
Keira Knightley may be six months pregnant but there will be no slackening in pace as she sashays up the red carpet at the Oscars tomorrow . Make-up can hide any exhaustion after all . For the young British star , nominated as Best Actress for her role in The Imitation Game , the war-time movie about the Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing , it will be the last leg of a marathon of pre-award parties , post-award parties , talk show appearances and discussion events to promote the film . It is a schedule that has prompted concern from a midwife and left her looking tired . Like countless other Oscars contenders , Knightley has learnt that there is no such thing as a night off when you are campaigning for a Harvey Weinstein film . Hollywood 's most famous and most influential producer was not nicknamed The Punisher for nothing . Scroll down for video . Hungry for success : Harvey Weinstein with Keira Knightley , who has been nominated for an Oscar . If Knightley does win , his name is sure to spring quickly to her lips as she rolls out the thank-yous in her acceptance speech . This is the Hollywood power broker the stars offend at their peril . Weinstein is a regular fixture on Oscars night , occasionally seen clutching a statuette or grinning magnanimously as a winner announces it could not have happened without him . He has been thanked 24 times in Oscars speeches , more times than anyone , including God -LRB- Meryl Streep actually called him ` God ' when she won a Golden Globe -RRB- . Weinstein and his brother Bob have had more than 300 Oscar nominations for their films . Weinstein is credited -LRB- particularly by himself -RRB- with spotting the movies that other studios would not touch -- Shakespeare In Love , Pulp Fiction , The English Patient , The King 's Speech and The Artist -- and making them into critically acclaimed box office hits . He has championed the film careers of Gwyneth Paltrow , Meryl Streep , Judi Dench , Nicole Kidman and Keira Knightley , not to mention the violence-obsessed director Quentin Tarantino . Now he has his eyes on Cressida Bonas , Prince Harry 's ex who , he says , is a ` fantastic ' actress -LRB- he produced her debut film Tulip Fever , released later this year -RRB- . In the flesh , of which there is a lot , the man known in Hollywood simply as ` Harvey ' does not quite match the mannered period charm of his British films or the rarefied thespians he puts in them . Icons : Weinstein has championed the film careers of Gwyneth Paltrow , pictured together , Meryl Streep , Judi Dench , Nicole Kidman and Keira Knightley . A bear of a man , he has a temper to match . Although friends insist he has calmed down with age and the humbling experience of seeing his career nosedive after an ignominious split from Disney empire a decade ago , Weinstein still clearly terrifies most people in his industry . He has been accused of trying to throttle one film executive and it is claimed he once put a reporter in a headlock . This is not quite the behaviour one might expect of an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire but the American was indeed awarded that honour for services to British film . The 62-year-old son of a diamond cutter from suburban New York is admired , feared and loathed in equal measure in Hollywood but , as well as his reputation as the industry 's biggest bully , he is revered as a man with an unmatched skill in nurturing small independent films . While the main studios rely on relentless comic book adventures and sequels and dull rom-coms , he is one of the few people who can raise money to make interesting movies . During the current awards season , Weinstein has been in his element . Winning is worth more than just a gold statuette -- The King 's Speech -LRB- with Colin Firth as George VI -RRB- was originally expected to earn about $ 15 million but made $ 400 million after its triumph at the Academy Awards in 2011 . What 's more , it seems that no Oscars campaign stunt is too cynical for Weinstein . This year , he was up to his old tricks , highlighting the The Imitation Game 's gay rights relevance ; codebreaker Alan Turing -LRB- played by Benedict Cumberbatch -RRB- was imprisoned over his homosexuality . The film had been lambasted by critics for being anti-gay in wrongly suggesting Turing became a traitor in order to keep his sexuality secret but in a bravura PR gesture , Weinstein offered to return his CBE if it could be given posthumously to Turing and then called on the Oscars Academy to support gay rights and vote for his film . Weinstein has spent millions promoting movies in the weeks before the Oscars . In 1999 , he was said to have spent more on pushing Shakespeare In Love than most studios spend actually making a movie . Such huge spending makes a mockery of the idea that films are judged on their merits . Weinstein uses every trick to get attention : star-laden screenings , cold-calling the Academy 's 6,000-plus voters -LRB- a variety of professionals within the industry -RRB- and holding lavish parties , such as the one hosted by Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez after The King 's Speech was nominated . Last year , Weinstein concentrated his efforts on his film Philomena -LRB- the story about a young Irish girl who became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent -RRB- . One of Weinstein 's biggest coups was getting the Pope to agree to meet the woman who inspired the film , together with Steve Coogan , its co-writer and star . Hollywood heavyweights : Weinstein -LRB- right -RRB- and his brother Bob -LRB- left -RRB- have had more than 300 Oscar nominations for their films . Harvey has been thanked 24 times in Oscar speeches , more times than anyone . Weinstein 's schemes can get him in trouble . When Steven Spielberg 's Saving Private Ryan was unexpectedly beaten for Best Film in 1999 by Weinstein 's Shakespeare In Love , a furious Spielberg said that Weinstein had planted press stories challenging the historical accuracy of Saving Private Ryan . In 2001 , he was accused of starting a whispering campaign against another Oscars rival , A Beautiful Mind -LRB- the biopic about a maths genius called John Nash who won a Nobel prize for Economics -RRB- . Weinstein , it was widely claimed , spread a rumour that Nash was antisemitic . Weinstein is said to have been furious when his plotting was exposed and blamed a female studio executive , yelling : ` You 're going to go down for this ! ' Weinstein denies the claims . Even after this embarrassment , however , he seems not to have reformed his ways . When the acclaimed director Julie Taymor made a film about the painter Frida Kahlo for Weinstein 's company , Miramax Pictures , Harvey was unimpressed . They watched it at a cinema test screening and he lost his temper with Taymor and some of her team . Winner : In 1999 , Weinstein was said to have spent more on pushing Shakespeare In Love than most studios spend making a movie . Above , Weinstein -LRB- third from left -RRB- with the film 's producers and Gwyneth Paltrow . Moving menacingly close to Taymor 's boyfriend , Elliot Goldenthal , Weinstein is said to have yelled at him : ` Why do n't you defend her so I can beat the s ** t out of you ! ' Weinstein denied the threats , saying he was ` rude and impolite ' . Weinstein says he gets upset only because he is so passionate about films . Brutality in the film industry simply means honesty , he claims . Film executive Jonathan Taplin said Weinstein tried to strangle him in a restaurant after Taplin sold the film Shine , about the troubled pianist David Helfgott , to another studio . Passionate : Brutality in the film industry simply means honesty , Weinstein , pictured , claims . ` He was totally out of control and had to be thrown out of the restaurant , ' said Taplin . ` It was very unpleasant to have this guy strangle you in a restaurant but I give him credit for being passionate enough about Shine to hunt me down and confront me . ' Weinstein denies it . It is also claimed that Weinstein dragged a newspaper reporter out of a party in a headlock boasting he was the ` **** ing sheriff ' . Again , he disputes the story . An unabashed Anglophile , Weinstein is married to Georgina Chapman , the British fashion designer and co-founder of the expensive label Marchesa . His friends include Paul McCartney and Bill Clinton while Jeffrey Epstein , the paedophile financier with links to Prince Andrew , is said to be an ` acquaintance ' . Oscar-winning director James Ivory once described him as a victim of ` arrested adolescence ... a bully who feels that if he screams and yells and punishes you enough , he is going get his way ' . Weinstein 's brutal reputation became the talk of Hollywood in 2008 when he tried to speed up the release of his film , The Reader , in time for the awards season . It was claimed he had badgered one of the film 's producers , Sydney Pollack , on his deathbed , and hassled the widow of Anthony Minghella , the other producer , who had recently died . Weinstein insisted the story was untrue until an email emerged which proved it was . Weinstein 's reputation as a savage slasher of films in the cutting room if he regards them as too long or too slow , has earned him the nickname Harvey Scissorhands . Hayao Miyazaki , the Oscar-winning Japanese cartoon director , was so incensed by Weinstein 's tinkering with one of his films that he sent him a samurai sword with the ominous message : ` No Cuts ! ' . To his stars , though , Weinstein is charming and avuncular . ` He looks out for me , ' said Gwyneth Paltrow . When Jude Law 's wife went into labour during filming , Weinstein arranged for a plane to fly her back to Britain and paid the cast and crew for four days while they waited for Law to get back on set . No wonder actors fall over themselves to praise Weinstein from the Oscars podium ; it is better to be pampered by The Punisher than risk being on his wrong side . | Keira Knightley is nominated for her role in Weinstein 's The Imitation Game . Nicknamed The Punisher , he is Hollywood 's most influential producer . 62-year-old is admired , feared and loathed in equal measure in Hollywood . He has been accused of trying to throttle one film executive in a restaurant . 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The teenage boy who committed suicide after an alleged plot to carry out a massacre at a Canadian mall on Valentine 's Day was foiled was the source who tipped off police , it has been suggested . James Gamble , 19 , reportedly shot himself as armed officers surrounded his home in Timberlea , Halifax , last Friday following a tip-off about a planned mass shooting at Halifax Shopping Centre . He is alleged to have been involved in the plot - which was thwarted by police at the last minute - alongside Lindsay Souvannarath , 23 , from Illinois , and Randall Shepherd , 20 , from Nova Scotia . But now , it has been implied that Gamble was the ` anonymous person ' who alerted Halifax Police Department to the ` murderous scheme ' via Crimestoppers last Thursday , likely saving many lives . Scroll down for video . Source ? James Gamble -LRB- pictured -RRB- , who committed suicide after an alleged plot to carry out a massacre at a Canadian mall on Valentine 's Day was foiled , was the source who tipped off police , it has been suggested . Linked to ` plot ' : The 19-year-old -LRB- pictured , left and right , in online images -RRB- reportedly shot himself as armed officers surrounded his home in Timberlea , Halifax , last Friday following a tip-off about the ` mass shooting ' At his funeral on Saturday , Pastor Michael Cody , Gamble 's uncle , referred to the teenager as a ` wonderful young gentleman ' who helped to avert a tragedy by doing a ` good deed ' . ` Take comfort in the fact Jamie overcame evil , ' Mr Cody told friends and family at a funeral home in Upper Tantallon , Nova Scotia . ` He overcame evil by doing the good deed that he did . ' He added : ` Take comfort in the fact that you know Jamie made a decision . Because of what he decided to do , so many lives are saved today ... Jamie sided with good and he defeated evil . ` Jamie laid down his life to save his brothers ... Take resolve in the fact that you know that Jamie loved everybody so much that he was prepared to end what could have been a tragedy . ' Although police have not confirmed who gave the tip that led to the unraveling of the alleged plot , many of Gamble 's friends have speculated it was the boy himself who provided the information . When police eventually stormed Gamble 's parents ' home in Tiger Maple Drive - where the teenager committed suicide - they discovered three long-barreled guns on the premises , CBC reported . Scene : At his funeral on Saturday , Pastor Michael Cody , Gamble 's uncle , referred to the teenager -LRB- who killed himself at his parents ' house , pictured -RRB- as a ` wonderful young gentleman ' who helped to avert a tragedy . Suicide : ` Take comfort in the fact Jamie overcame evil , ' Mr Cody told friends and family at a funeral home in Upper Tantallon . ` He overcame evil by doing the good deed that he did . ' Above , Gamble 's parents ' home . Charged : Although police have not confirmed who gave the tip that led to the unraveling of the alleged plot , many of Gamble 's friends have speculated it was the boy himself . Above , Lindsay Kantha Souvannarath -LRB- left , in her high school yearbook photo -RRB- and Randall Shepherd , 20 , have been charged in connection with the ` plot ' ` There were three long-barrelled rifles seized during the investigation and all three were seized at the residence , ' Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer Brian Brennan told reporters last week . During the service , photos of Gamble were scattered around The Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home . They showed the teenager as a chubby toddler , and as a child half-buried in sand at the beach . Reverend Reg Harrison described Gamble as ' a wonderful young gentleman in every sense of the word ' and recalled various happy moments from the boy 's life , The Chronicle Herald reported . The teenager 's family reportedly asked for donations to be made in his name to animal shelters . It comes just four days after petite , dark-haired Souvannarath and Shepherd , who has shoulder-length blond hair , appeared in court over their alleged plans for a Columbine-like shooting spree . In court : It comes just four days after petite , dark-haired Souvannarath -LRB- pictured -RRB- and Shepherd , who has shoulder-length blond hair , appeared in court over their alleged plans for a Columbine-like shooting spree . The pair did not speak as they were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and arson as well as unlawful communication of a threat ` through social media ' to cause harm or death . Above , Shepherd . The pair did not speak as they were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and arson as well as unlawful communication of a threat ` through social media ' to cause harm or death . They were arrested at Halifax Airport last Friday after police received the tip about their plot ` to go to a public venue in the Halifax region on February 14th with a goal of opening fire to kill citizens ' . Shepherd and Gamble , who were childhood friends , apparently met Souvannarath online . The woman later traveled to the airport to meet Shepherd , where she was detained by officers . All three suspects admired the teenagers who killed 12 students and a teacher during a high school shooting spree in 1999 in Columbine , Colorado , according to media reports on their backgrounds . Shauna MacDonald , prosecuting , said outside court that the conspiracy charges stem from the fact that while no act was committed , there had been an agreement to commit the crimes . ` The burden in any criminal charge for the police is reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been committed , ' she said . ` The basis of conspiracy is an agreement , so it can be a conversation . ' During Tuesday 's hearing , Shepherd and Souvannarath were also charged with weapons offences . Although they did not seek bail but Ms MacDonald said they may do so in a future hearing . The suspects were both represented by the same duty counsel , but the prosecutor said she expected they would seek their own lawyer or lawyers in the coming days . Intended target : Shepherd and Souvannarath were arrested at Halifax Airport last Friday after police received the tip about their plot to go to Halifax Shopping Centre -LRB- pictured -RRB- ` with a goal of opening fire to kill citizens ' Chilling : Souvannarath shared these selfies to Facebook , including one wearing a skull mask , right , online . Over the past week , blogs and a Facebook profile linked to Souvannarath have emerged . They feature images of death , Nazism and the chilling phrase : ` Valentine 's Day It 's going down . ' College Professor Charles Aukema has also spoken of her former student . ` She knew how to put together a sentence and she had a command of detail . Sometimes , it was pretty sick detail , ' Ms Aukema , who taught Souvannarath in 2012 , told the Chicago Tribune . ` It 's like a method actor trying to get into the mindset of a killer and then becomes a serial killer . I thought she was quite an introvert . It just seemed like she had no friends whatsoever . ' Souvannarath and Shepherd will appear back in court on March 6 . | James Gamble , 19 , committed suicide as armed officers surrounded home in Halifax , Nova Scotia , last Friday following tip-off about ` massacre plot ' He is alleged to have been involved in the plot - foiled by police at the last minute - alongside Lindsay Souvannarath , 23 , and Randall Shepherd , 20 . But now , it has been implied that he was the ` anonymous person ' who called Crimestoppers anonymously last Thursday , likely saving lives . At funeral service on Saturday , Pastor Michael Cody referred to teen as a ` wonderful young gentleman ' who helped avert tragedy via ` good deed ' Gamble 's friends have also speculated he gave tip before killing himself . 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