So was The New One the unluckiest horse at last year’s Cheltenham Festival? Twelve months of wondering should finally be answered at around half past three on Tuesday afternoon. The ground the gelding surrendered when hampered by the fatal fall of Our Conor at the third flight seemed crucial at the time. But were we all conned by the final-furlong surge that he conjured under jockey Sam Twiston-Davies to grab third place behind Jezki and My Tent Or Yours, just in front of dual winner Hurricane Fly in fourth? Sam Twiston-Davies has unfinished business in Monday's big race at Cheltenham . Twiston-Davies  riding The New One on the way to victory in the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle Trial . Jezki and Hurricane Fly, who have traded punches all winter across the Irish Sea, are back again. They have been joined by Hurricane Fly’s unbeaten stablemate Faugheen, christened ‘The Machine’ because of the stunning visual nature of his performances. Significantly, he is also the choice of stable jockey Ruby Walsh. Together they make up one of the strongest ever Irish assaults on the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Britain can muster only three runners and two of them, Bertimont and Vaniteux, are rank outsiders. With hopes resting on the shoulders of the 22-year-old Twiston-Davies and the gelding trained by his father Nigel — and with the Irish wave advancing — Sam could be forgiven if he felt like Michael Caine in the film Zulu. However, he is totally focused on exorcising last year’s nightmare experience. It was one which prompted an enduring image of the 2014 Festival, the crest-fallen Sam with his head in his hands. Back in 2013 Ireland outscored Great Britain by winning 14 of the 27 races, the first time in Festival history that the Irish have won the majority of the races. Great Britain was back on top last year (15-12) but face a strong challenge this time, with five of Tuesday’s races containing favourites from across the water. Ireland dominates the betting for the feature Champion Hurdle, with The New One an island of red, white and blue amid the green, white and orange of the main contenders. Twiston-Davies is entirely focused on exorcising last year's nightmare experience . If the hot four favourites trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh all win on Tuesday, bookmakers claim they could be facing their worst day since Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven at Ascot in 1996, which cost them £40million. The Irish duo struck twice on opening day last year and team up this time with Douvan in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Un De Sceaux in the Arkle Chase, Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle and Annie Power in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle. Coral’s Dave Stevens said: ‘If all four win it will be our worst day in Festival history. They are bound to be popular and linked in accumulators.’ Sam says: ‘There are loads of different opinions and I’d love to know what the answer is. I have watched the video hundreds of times. ‘It is one of the hardest things I have had to deal with. I had run the race scenario through my head so many times and that was the only one I had not thought of. ‘I was prepared for anything else — to finish second or even to fall off. To see him finish as strongly as he did, if things had gone his way he could have won. Luckily, the owners were very kind. They did not make me hang around (in the unsaddling enclosure) afterwards. We talked about what had happened on another day. ‘I just wanted to sit down and put a towel over my head in the weighing room. ‘The only certainty is that I am now able to deal with defeat and disappointment better than I was. That is the experience of growing up.’ Since last year’s Champion Hurdle, The New One has won all of his five races, four of them this season. He gained plaudits for his impressive victory in Cheltenham’s International Hurdle in December but was less impressive when being forced to dig deeper than expected by Bertimont in his final prep at Haydock. But Sam says that is not a concern, adding: ‘I wouldn’t say we have drawn a line through Haydock because we learned that he doesn’t want heavy ground. He would not run on it that bad again. ‘We also learned when things are not going right he is able to win from a bad situation. We now know if it was a dogfight in the Champion he could cope. I loved his performance in the International Hurdle. It was spectacular. He jumped the last upsides and put four lengths between him and Vaniteux.’ Twiston-Davies says he is now able to deal with defeat and disappointment much better . Victory on Tuesday afternoon would be made even more satisfying given the familial nature of the challenge. Since last year’s meeting, Sam, whose two Festival winners include The New One in the 2013 Neptune Investment Novices’ Hurdle, has been appointed stable jockey to champion trainer Paul Nicholls, the best job in jump racing. It means a string of good rides lined up this week, including Vibrato Valtat in this afternoon’s Arkle Trophy and Saphir Du Rheu in Thursday’s World Hurdle. But he admits he does not know if he would have accepted such riding riches had he been made to leave the star in his father’s stable behind. ‘It’s a very interesting question and I could not give an answer,’ Sam says. ‘I have been lucky to win a lot of big races but The New One is spectacular — one of the best I have ever ridden. ‘He is massive. Dad’s big chance of the week. To do it as a family would be a dream. He goes there in good form. ‘I just hope last year wasn’t supposed to be his year.’

The New One and Sam Twiston-Davies looking to avenge last year's defeat . Since the Champion Hurdle, The New One has won all five of his races . The New One drew plaudits for victory in Cheltenham’s International Hurdle .

 another on the final bend was a big enough reason for Aidan O’Brien’s grey to lose in last year’s Arkle.
What will be important on Tuesday in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle is that “all round he is much fitter this year than he was last year” (and he is, it has to be said). He is the stable’s sole representative for the event but connections expect that to change “soon” so let’s hope it does.
The New One has been a horse of great expectation since making a winning debut at Wexford last November. “All I ever wanted to do was run Cheltenham,” Aidan O’Brien had said at the time.
The New One is very much O’Brien’s stable star, and rightly so. He has shown plenty, notably in winning the Grade 1 Prestige, but his talent could really blossom if he is able to make progress over his fences.
“The way he won at Punchestown, he just has so much to give yet,” O’Brien said after the New One won on his debut. “He has so much scope that he will develop and I hope you will see him again next year. I think he might be the next Hurricane Fly and we should be able to win a couple of races with him this year.”
The New One had his first run of this season (with the help of a hood) on Friday evening at Leopardstown, finishing second to the O’Brien-trained Le Prezien.
“It is so much fun,” O’Brien said. “I could see from the moment we schooled him last week that he is in top class. He went through the race so well.”
Of course, this isn’t just a big day for The New One. It is the same for Harry Cobden too, who also has ambitions for his mount, Saint Calvados. In his two starts for the yard, he has been first and second, and he has been backed.
“We hope he can do it but he hasn’t had any luck at all this season,” O’Brien said. “He was getting on all right and then he ran into a faller. Then he didn’t have any luck when he won his maiden at Fairyhouse.”
The New One, who was also second to the O’Brien-trained Min at last year’s festival, is


Lee Craig Richardson, 41, (pictured) left his neighbour with a punctured lung after stabbing him just below the heart in a row over wheelie bins . A drunk man who stabbed his neighbour in the chest in a row over wheelie bins has been jailed for five years. Lee Craig Richardson flew into a rage after being confronted when he kicked his neighbour's bins in anger outside his home in Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough. The 41-year-old stabbed the victim, who has not been named, just below the heart causing him to suffer a punctured lung. Richardson told police there had been a long-running feud between him and his neighbours over 'quite petty' issues and said he had initially kicked the bins because he was annoyed. The victim was left needing a blood transfusion and could have died in the attack, Teesside Crown Court was told. He was forced to spend six days in hospital to recover. Richardson admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault by beating and possession of a bladed article on Friday and was jailed for five years. Prosecutor Emma Atkinson told the court that there had been previous disputes between Richardson and his neighbours leading up to the attack on November 11 last year. She said: 'There's been a great deal of animosity between the two parties, more recently in relation to wheelie bins.' She told the court how Richardson was drunk when he came out of his home in the early hours and kicked his neighbours' bins. He was confronted by the woman who lived next door to him and responded by kicking her in the shin, the court heard. Her partner then followed her outside to calm the commotion and was knifed in the lower chest by Richardson. The neighbour did not realise what had happened to him at first and did not see a knife. He punched Richardson to the floor before he went inside, the court heard. Ms Atkinson told the court: 'As he got into his kitchen he became acutely aware of the fact that he had in fact been stabbed.' Police were called and officers found Richardson in his living room with a cut to his temple. He was persuaded to let go of an eight-inch knife which he was holding, and another five-inch blade was found in his pocket. He told officers there had been 'quite petty' issues between the neighbours but said he could not remember exactly what happened. Robert Mochrie, defending, said: 'There is no escaping the fact that this could have ended up being a murder charge. It's perhaps the good fortune of both the complainant and the defendant that the heart wasn't touched by the blade.' Mr Mochrie said there was a high degree of 'slow-burn provocation' where Richardson was 'pushed and pushed and pushed'. Richardson admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault by beating and possession of a bladed article when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court (pictured above) and was jailed for five years . He claimed Richardson's life was made 'a living misery for many, many months' with anti-social behaviour, verbal threats and one allegation of physical assault. He told the court it built up upset and frustration in a man of good standing who had worked to make something of himself. He said Richardson petulantly kicked the bins and that matters had simply spiralled out of control. Mr Mochrie also told the court how Richardson took the kitchen knife 'in case there was any confrontation', not to seek out the victim and stab him, and acted on the spur of the moment without thinking. 'It's a real tragedy that he has landed himself if this position but he knows there's no escaping that,' Mr Mochrie said. The judge, Recorder Jamie Hill QC, heard how it was the first offences committed by Richardson in 13 years before jailing him. He said: 'This is a classic and appalling example of what can happen when neighbour disputes get out of hand. It's a mercy that [the victim] wasn't killed and that you're not facing a murder charge quite frankly.' He said there was no provocation for the assault itself as Richardson started the chain of events that night with his 'childish action'. 'I accept that you are genuinely remorseful for everything that's happened,' the judge added.

Lee Craig Richardson, 41, stabbed neighbour just below the heart in row . He lashed out after being confronted for kicking wheelie bin outside home . His victim was left with a punctured lung and needed a blood transfusion . Richardson jailed for five years for GBH, assault and possession of knife .

ie bins has been jailed for life.
Lee Craig Richardson, 41, attacked the victim outside his home in Chiswick, west London, in May 2017. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was left with a 2cm hole in his heart and a 1.5cm hole in the lung.
Richardson had previously been served with an order preventing him from contacting him – but he had ignored it and continued to leave abusive messages on social media for a period of six weeks before he attacked his neighbour. The victim suffered a punctured lung, collapsed lung and a collapsed bowel.
Richardson, of Ealing, was sentenced for attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday March 7. His victim was taken to West Middlesex Hospital and later had surgery to repair his collapsed lung. The knife went through his heart and entered his diaphragm.
‘He has gone through a dreadful ordeal and will continue to have to go through for the rest of his life,’ said prosecutor Michael Jones. The judge said the injuries would continue to cause him ‘unnecessary pain and discomfort’ for the rest of his life.
A few days after the attack, Richardson contacted his victim on Facebook and told him he was going to kill him, and he knew where he lived.
Richardson’s victim and his family were ‘horrified and terrified’ and thought he was going to kill him, the court heard. He then went on to threaten to kill him in the street. The victim then asked Richardson to come over so he could film him and he complied.
Richardson then threatened the victim again via Facebook and the victim recorded that conversation and sent it to police.
On the night of the attack, the victim went to a nearby off license, but was unable to purchase any beer due to his injuries. He decided to go home after an hour or so in order to tend to his injuries.
Richardson’s victim then heard him shouting at him and he came outside to find him holding the knife and making threats. After Richardson lunged at his victim, his neighbours intervened.
Mr Jones said: ‘There was a struggle and then the victim went to his bedroom as the knife was stabbed into his body.’ Richardson came up behind him again and again stabbed him in the chest while saying that he wanted to kill him.
Richardson, a drug and alcohol abuser, was jailed for


(CNN)A well-heeled employer goes back to his hotel after a hard(ish) day's work and finds no hot dinner on the table. He snaps, lashing out (allegedly) at the nearest underling who could be held responsible. Within days, almost 1 million people sign a petition for him not to lose his job, while the suspension of the TV program he presents loses the BBC 4 million viewers. Why is this man so popular that he can be accused of abusing his staff (not to mention members of other ethnic groups and nationalities) and seemingly get away with it? A serial offender, Jeremy Clarkson seems to enjoy a charmed life. But, with the BBC now deliberating over his future, has his luck finally run out? Not a chance. Clarkson, like so many celebrities, sees his stock grow with every controversy. Every indiscretion seems calculated to raise his profile and boost his esteem among his fervent followers that little bit further. The "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" incident, which saw the N-word slip out -- whoops, did I really hear what I think I heard? -- was designed to achieve just the right effect: offensive enough to generate howls of protest, but trivial enough for his fans to spring to his defense, crying "over-reaction" and "storm in a teacup." The presenter later apologized, saying his efforts to obscure the offending word "weren't quite good enough." On this latest occasion, was it the beleaguered producer lodging a complaint, or, like any normal person who's been punched in the face by a thug, pressing charges with the local constabulary? No, it was none other than Clarkson who willingly gave himself up to the corporation. Go on, sack me, he seemed to be saying, when he told a reporter that his dismissal "is coming, isn't it?" See how my adoring public likes that. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho are, like Clarkson, seasoned experts in rebranding themselves (or their team) as the victims, even when they seem to have everything going for them bar the position of the stars. They have all perfected the glum, hangdog expression that invites sympathy, begging forgiveness for each misdemeanour. It makes their success all the sweeter if they can convince us that they achieved it in the face of hostility. While waiting for the BBC to deliver its verdict, Clarkson penned an article for The Sun in which he likened himself to a "dinosaur" whose time is about to run out, knowing full well that his followers will protest: no, of course you're not washed up and irrelevant, Jeremy. Britain needs you to stand up to Johnny Foreigner! It is almost tempting to wonder whether there might be a political role ahead of him should the Beeb decide to give him the push for once and for all (I use the word "political" advisedly here). The Romans had a goddess, Fama, who fanfared both good and bad deeds for all eternity. Badly behaved celebrities have their trumpets blown by the massed forces of the media, which are of course only too pleased to have such good copy. Clarkson is already assured of immortality, if only through YouTube or its futuristic equivalent, but while waiting to shuffle off this mortal coil he -- like all celebrities -- acts as a conduit of divinity. He is the chain that binds the earthly audience to the goddess Fama, and this is why we allow him to act in such a beastly way, without complaining (too much). In the east of India, holy intermediaries called Kalasis beat devotees with canes. The devotees flinch with the mortal pain, but they receive it as a blessing. Contestants on the X Factor queue all night for the opportunity to be verbally abused by Simon Cowell. Bruises, actual and emotional, are worn with pride, whether delivered by the Kalasis cane, Cowell's tongue, or Clarkson's fist (allegedly). They are blessed that are touched by celebrity. So how about Oisin Tymon, Clarkson's hapless producer, who, according to the Daily Telegraph, had to seek hospital treatment for a cut lip following the "fracas?" Had he presented poor, weary Jeremy with a nice succulent steak on his arrival that evening, he would still be languishing in the realms of the unknown. And don't feel sorry for the hotel owner either: just watch bookings at Simonstone Hall, the Yorkshire hotel where the alleged incident took place, go through the roof. They may as well start engraving that blue plaque now.

Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson allegedly lashed out a producer, prompting BBC to cancel broadcast of program . Clarkson, like so many celebrities, sees his stock grow with every controversy, says David Giles . Clarkson is already assured of immortality, says Giles, adding that like all celebrities -- the presenter acts as conduit of divinity .

. That underling, in turn, calls the police. Soon, the underling is accused of assault.
It might be an old story, but there are very few twists of fate this bizarre and yet very familiar.
In the UK, the incident happened to (allegedly) a 55-year-old man "who was in charge of security at a hotel in central London," according to the Metropolitan Police. At his trial this week, "the man told detectives his identity, but not his ethnicity," the police say.
The man was apparently furious to learn that his steak had been cooked in (gasp!) a microwave.
This set off a chain of events ending in "police being called and the underling being charged with assault" and "sentenced to 200 hours of community service and £4,000 compensation," the police add.
There's a twist to this story, too. This isn't the only recent case of a British employer lashing out at a subordinate and police being called as a result. And it isn't the first time a London employer's tantrum allegedly ended in jail for an underling and a payout to the underling.
The details of the "assault" that led the police to the hotel remain scant. Was there any violence? Was the hotel security man perhaps a bit too enthusiastic in his grip of the sous-chef's collar? Was a chef accidentally burned, resulting in a furious employer?
The "police (were) called and the underling was charged with assault" and sentenced to 200 hours of community service and £4,000 compensation, according to the police.
The two cases have at least some features in common. And they involve a British employer.
In a previous twist, the 2012 case of the "grasp and drag" is also connected to Britain. The story involved a 46-year-old man, a senior sales executive, and a junior sales executive.
That year, a senior sales executive "grabbed (the junior sales executive) around the neck and dragged him across a boardroom table," the UK's Guardian newspaper reported. "He admitted to two counts of assault and two counts of a racially aggravated public order offence." (The newspaper noted that the man was white and his victim was black.)
According to the court, the executive "admitted that he believed


A Tory MP is refusing to repay hundreds of pounds in expenses for over-claiming his mileage - after the Commons watchdog checked his journeys on Google Maps. Backbencher Bob Blackman was found to have filed more than 700 claims for travel around his constituency that were either ‘inaccurate’ or not allowed under the rules. Some were said to be for up to five times the real distance after they were checked. But the Harrow East MP has refused to accept the conclusions, insisting he will hand back only £237 - despite being asked to repay more than £1,000. Backbencher Bob Blackman was found to have filed more than 700 claims for travel around his constituency that were either ‘inaccurate’ or not allowed under the rules . An appeal from the MP has now been rejected by Ipsa compliance officer Peter Davis on the basis that it ‘largely reiterated the points made by him in his original representations’. If Mr Blackman refuses to repay the £1,006.20 by next week, he could be hit with a £1,000 fine and legal action to retrieve the money from his salary. Mr Davis is also understood to be considering new evidence and has already warned he could extend his inquiry back further than January 2013 - potentially opening Mr Blackman up to a fresh bill. In his appeal, Mr Blackman condemned the findings as ‘arbitrary and draconian’ and designed to generate a ‘good headline for Ipsa’. He stressed he had apologised for £82.80 of travel to party political events, and was ‘extremely reluctantly’ ready to repay £97.65 for party political journeys even though Mr Davis had not ‘properly evaluated’ the situation. He said he would return another £56.70 for home to office travel because he could not produce ‘detailed evidence’ to support it. Parliament's reputation is till being dragged through the mud by controversial expense claims made by MPs . But Mr Blackman made clear he did not accept criticism of the distances he had claimed for. ‘I absolutely maintain that these routes are the most cost effective possible based on local traffic conditions and the need to ensure that journeys are of a predictable duration to arrive at the appointed time,’ he said. ‘My claims are provably compliant with the scheme so therefore you should withdraw your damaging and entirely unwarranted allegations at this juncture. ‘I understand that, having embarked on and publicly announced this investigation, it is in your personal interest to back up this decision with findings of wrongdoing that will generate a good headline for Ipsa. ‘Therefore I am sorry to report that I will absolutely be maintaining my innocence in this matter to my constituents, to the (Commons) Commission and on the floor of the House if necessary.’ Last month's provisional report from Mr Davis revealed that Ipsa officials wrote to Mr Blackman in October 2011 voicing concern that he was putting in for ‘around twice the average for constituency mileage across the UK and some six times higher than other suburban London area constituencies where mileage is claimed’. Commons officials checked Mr Blackman's claims on Google maps . The watchdog triggered an initial investigation by its compliance officer in December 2012, with Mr Blackman being told: ‘A comparison of your claims against the distances quoted by Google Maps would suggest a pattern of over-claiming. On average, your claims are almost twice the distance shown on Google Maps and in some cases significantly more.’ A two-mile journey from his home to Harrow Weald had been claimed as 10 miles, while a five-mile return trip to Stanmore was filed as 15 miles. After a discussion with Mr Blackman, Mr Davis declined to launch a full-blown investigation, instead deciding the issue could be dealt with through ‘support and advice from Ipsa to ensure the MP improved his record-keeping’. However, an audit in 2013-14 found that Mr Blackman had again racked up the highest mileage of any MP. He claimed more than 400 miles per square mile of his constituency, almost double the average for the next 10 highest-claiming MPs. A 33-mile return journey to the new Tottenham Hotspur training ground in Enfield was claimed as 54 miles - although the MP later admitted this was a mistake and the figure should have been 39 miles. The compliance officer this time launched a formal probe - but only looked at claims made after his meeting with the MP in January 2013. He found that Mr Blackman had merely reduced standard claims for regular journeys by a single mile - for example, saying he drove 14 miles to Stanmore rather than 15. During the investigation, Mr Blackman attempted to explain apparently standard claims for journeys to areas of his constituency by arguing that he was using ‘average’ distances. But Mr Davis said that ‘conflicted with other statements that journeys were dependent on the traffic conditions pertaining at the time of travel’. He also rejected a suggestion from Mr Blackman that he was using local knowledge to avoid traffic and find the quickest rather than shortest routes - ‘if this were the case then journeys would show distinct variations’. Mr Davis examined Mr Blackman's diaries and used Google Maps to establish the actual distances. In 165 out of 169, the claim was greater than that given by the mapping tool.

Bob Blackman made 700 travel claims   that were 'inaccurate' or not allowed . Some were  up to five times the real distance after they were checked online . The Harrow East MP has refused to accept the expense watchdog findings . Says he will hand back only £237 despite being asked to repay over £1,000 .

 £3,160 that were “miles out”.
Tory MP Bob Blackman has refused to repay any money he's wrongly claimed and blames the scandal on his Lib Dem whips. | Image: GETTY
However he accused the Lib Dem whips in parliament for pressuring him to claim the wrong amount - and threatened a libel suit against the Daily Mail for alleging his expenses are “miles” out.
Mr Blackman has a habit of getting into trouble with the Daily Mail - who called his expenses claims "miles out" last week.
Blackman is the Tory MP for Harrow East.
He is one of seven Tory MPs that have claimed more than the average MP, with Blackman claiming £2,600 a month.
He claimed £9,900 in 2018/19, according to the Public Whip website. That compares with an average of about £8,100 for all MPs.
The Daily Mail yesterday published a story headlined: Tory MP Bob Blackman: The man whose expenses are a mile out of kilter.
It also claimed that Blackman has claimed “miles” for travelling to and from his constituency, but the article gave no evidence.
The article is now accompanied by an update saying that the Mail cannot verify the miles claim.
But the Lib Dem website is adamant the miles claims are “not disputed and true”.
The Mail has also been accused by former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre of being “wrong” over its original claims of Blackman’s expenses.
In a separate article on Sunday Dacre wrote that he had been “misled” on the number of days Blackman claimed, and that on days when the MP claimed for a return train journey from London to Harrow, that was “unfair on taxpayers as it meant the total of his travel expenses could rise above the maximum £24,000 figure”.
The Mail claimed that Blackman had “filed a mileage claim for 24 separate journeys … on a single day last year.”
The MP said that the “total cost for each of those journeys … added up to £1,020 - which means Blackman may have been claiming nearly £100 more than the rate he was entitled to, on that one day.”
He added: “In fact, over the whole of 2018/19, Blackman is believed to have claimed just under £


After a six-month hiatus from golf over alleged cocaine and alcohol abuse, Dustin Johnson appears to be back on form. On Sunday the 30-year-old claimed victory at the elite World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championships in Miami, telling reporters that fatherhood was behind his improved focus. Following his win, Johnson was greeted at the 18th hole on the Trump National Doral course by his model fiancée Paulina Gretzky - daughter of former NHL great Wayne - and their son Tatum, who was born in January. The new parents shared a passionate kiss in front of cameras, while cradling their newborn between them. Gretzky described her husband-to-be as the 'best dad' and 'best friend' she could ever wish for. Scroll down for video . Passionate embrace: After claiming victory at the elite World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championships in Miami on Sunday, Dustin Johnson was greeted at the 18th hole by his family . Doting dad: He was overjoyed to see his model fiancée Paulina Gretzky - daughter of former NHL great Wayne - and their son Tatum, who was born in January . Perfect match: The new parents shared a passionate kiss in front of cameras, while cradling their newborn between them . She continued to ABC News: 'He's been so supportive with me and we're just there for each other. I couldn't be happier for him.' Talking about how fatherhood had changed his life for the better, Johnson added: 'It's hard to describe, but just from the first day he's born, your perspective on life completely changes. 'Things that were important aren't important anymore. 'It kind of makes life a lot easier I think, just because there's just one thing that's kind of all you think about. It definitely simplifies stuff.' When Johnson announced his decision to step away from golf last July due to 'personal challenges', rumors about his lifestyle swirled, including the suggestion that he may have been suspended by the PGA Tour. Indeed, Golf.com reported that Johnson had failed three drug tests: one for marijuana in 2009 and two for cocaine, in 2012 and 2014. Johnson celebrates with Donald Trump as he holds the Gene Sarazen Cup after winning the WGC-Cadillac Championship WGC at Trump National in Doral . Career success: Johnson turned professional as a golfer in late 2007 in his early twenties . However, the Tour - which had initially said it did not comment on rumors or speculation - released a statement saying Johnson had taken a voluntary leave of absence and had not been suspended. And in a news conference on Sunday when if he had ever failed a Tour drugs test, Johnson replied: 'No. Thanks'. In a candid interview with Sports Illustrated this January, Johnson revealed that alcohol was his real vice. He said he would excessively drink and party to relieve stress, with his tipple of choice being Grey Goose, soda and lime. In a bid to get clean, Johnson said he took time out from sport and concentrated on home life. Bundle of joy: Johnson's son Tatum Gretzky Johnson was born on January 19 . Changed man: The golfer says fatherhood has helped him to put his bad boy party days behind him . Love birds: Johnson proposed to Gretzky in August 2013 - as of now, there are no reports of where and when a wedding will take place. Commenting on his time out, he said: 'I got to spend a lot of time with Paulina and help her as much as I could through her pregnancy, and then the birth of our son. 'I really enjoyed being able to be home and not having to leave or do anything. 'I was in the gym every single day, every morning, and then spend the rest of the time either I would go practice a little bit or just hanging out with Paulina.' Johnson returned to the green in Febuary at the Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pines. As he won big on Sunday night, the two most important people in Johnson's life were waiting for him. He concluded: 'Paulina and Tatum were waiting for me when I got done. That was the best part of the day for sure.' 'My game is in good form. I feel really confident in my golf swing. I need to do some work with the putter and short game, especially leading into Augusta.' Johnson proposed to Gretzky in August 2013. As of now, there are no reports of where and when a wedding will take place.

The new parents shared a passionate kiss in front of cameras, while cradling their newborn Tatum between them . Talking about how fatherhood had changed his life for the better, Johnson said: 'It kind of makes life a lot easier I think, just because there's just one thing that's kind of all you think about. It definitely simplifies stuff' He took a six-month break from golf over alleged cocaine and alcohol abuse last June .

 it had been a hard road back to a major title.
"I definitely had some demons in the last year that I had to conquer," he said. "I am 110% happy to be back where I am right now. I really had some battles in the last six months. I'm just ecstatic. I'm just happy that my family was there for me and gave me the time and space that I needed. It's good to be back, I really enjoyed it. I thought I shot good yesterday and just took it into today's round and finished the job."
Johnson is only the third player in history to win this prestigious event on two occasions, and did so by a two stroke margin. The two-time Masters Tournament champion was in fine form on Sunday, shooting the lowest final round of the tournament with a 64, a score bettered only by England's Justin Rose - who shot 63.
"There is a hole in your body called a heart. And I haven't had much of one for a long time. But I found one. I found my heart today."
In a move which was praised by the golfing community, Johnson had the winner's check sent to the charity close to his heart, the TGR Foundation, an organization devoted to the advancement of at-risk youth, a cause he is hugely passionate about.
"We really wanted the check to go to the TGR Foundation," Johnson said, explaining that it was important to him to find a use for the huge win. "I've been there in the past as a coach, and that was a goal of mine. That's important to me and very exciting."
This year's championship was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton and Prince William, who arrived to watch Johnson in action and had an unforgettable time. When the Duchess was asked by NBC reporter Steve Burkhardt how her husband was doing, she told the presenter that the Duke would love to return to the sport, but that he wasn't getting back in any time soon.
"He's really good, thanks for asking. If the Prince were to return to golf, I don't think I'd be very supportive. I think he should continue to be where he is. No matter where he is, no matter what, I'm always behind him 100% and I always want him to be happy.
"He might be able


Collapsed roofs, mangled cages and sunken floors - these are the eerie pictures taken inside an abandoned psychiatric hospital where patients were once locked up and given lobotomies. The abandoned site in north Wales, known as Denbigh Asylum, has been partially devastated by fire while there are still cages intact that were used to prevent patients escaping from their designated areas. More than 20 patients were selected for prefrontal lobotomy treatments between 1942 and 1944 at the hospital, with one patient dying from the controversial procedure. Lobotomies, which consisted of the removal of parts of the brain, began to be routinely carried out in the 1930s as a supposed treatment for those considered insane - but the barbaric practice was stopped two decades later with the introduction of antipsychotic medicines. The once eloquent and imposing building was built in 1848 and designed by architect Thomas Full James. It was designated for closure by MP Enoch Powell in 1960 and was finally shut for good in 1995. Photographer Mathew Growcoot described the scene: 'It was by far the creepiest place I have ever been into. There were so many strange noises emanating from the buildings that I really didn't want to wander too far from my companion. 'At one point we both heard what sounded like a groan and just stopped and stared at each other. I don't believe in ghosts but I didn't want to hang around.' The site has been subject to a compulsory purchase order by Denbighshire council. But that is being appealed by the site's current owners. The front facade is Grade II listed and a proposal to build homes around the entrance has been put forward. However, the restoration cost is set to be close to a million pounds. Mr Growcoot added: 'It was in a really poor state. It looked as thought a bomb had tore through the site, everything was damaged. There was nothing to stop you entering the site and as a result the vandalism and fire damage was plain to see. 'I wonder how far a million pounds would go to restoring the hospital. Seems as though it would make more sense to flatten the site and start over.' Scroll down for video . The exterior of the Denbigh hospital (pictured) is partially destroyed after years of neglect and a fire that tore through large parts of the complex . A wheelchair sits bent, twisted and rusting inside the hospital in north Wales, which once housed 1,500 patients . Built in 1848, the hospital was the scene of at least 20 lobotomies in the mid-1940s and at least once patient died from the controversial procedure . Debris and dust lies scattered on the floor of a hallway adorned with vandalism. The building was designated for closure by MP Enoch Powell in 1960 but was not shut for good until 1995 . Ashes and a pile of wood, pictured through a broken window inside the building, reveal the centre of a fire which damaged a large portion of the notorious former psychiatric hospital . A roof sits partially collapsed amid the ruins of the notorious hospital, where many patients were caged to prevent them from fleeing . Photographer Mathew Growcoot said it looked as though 'a bomb had tore through the site'. Pictured is an old wooden cabinet (left) and piece of porcelain bearing the hospital's name . The wider property of the hospital has been left to overgrow while a proposal to build homes around the entrance has been mooted . Located in Denbigh, north Wales, the hospital was the site of at least 20 lobotomies in the 1940s, with at least one patient dying from the barbaric medical procedure . A hallway, covered in debris, appears not to have been touched for decades. The asylum was designed by architect Thomas Full James . What was once a tiled bathroom or kitchen area is now covered in graffiti, carried out by trespassers in the years since it closed . The site has been subject to a compulsory purchase order by Denbighshire council which is being appealed by the site's current owners . However, a proposal to build homes around the entrance has been put forward but the restoration cost is set to be close to £1million. Pictured are treatment rooms, where patients were once given lobotomies . The site once boasted a gas works, farmland, Turkish baths and even produced its own porcelain. Pictured right are rooms inside the building's former living quarters . The building's impressive front facade (pictured) is Grade II listed but the rest of the property remains in dire need of maintenance .

The abandoned hospital in north Wales was once the home of 1,500 patients who were caged and given lobotomies . Eerie pictures reveal a partially destroyed building with mangled cages, sunken floors and collapsed roofs . Photographer Mathew Growcoot described hearing a 'groan' inside abandoned complex, known as Denbigh Asylum .

, is being used for filming the BBC1 drama Ordinary Lies.
In the show, set in 1985, a patient arrives at the institution after the death of his mother, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
The BBC has said the drama, by BAFTA-winning writer Matthew Graham, was inspired by his own experience of family members being detained in mental health units.
Now, using a special passcode to gain access, Mr Graham and his team can get to grips with the building and capture its eerie atmosphere.
“It’s incredible,” said Mr Graham. “Every time we go in we are staggered by how well-preserved everything is.
“We do have a few problems with the locals vandalising it, but generally it is all there in good working order.
“We have had no problems whatsoever.”
While the show was recorded at the hospital in Denbighshire last year, the drama is set in the 1980s and is a fictionalised account of the experiences of Graham and his brother.
Mr Graham said the hospital’s location was “quite convenient” for BBC staff, who were not having to go to film in different locations and could save a lot of money.
The hospital also features in a new psychological drama, Gracefield, written and directed by Craig Haldane, which tells the tale of a young woman who has to take on the role of carer for her father.
The filming and the production of the set have created more than 50 jobs for locals and 13 of those have been apprentices working on-site.
Mr Graham, who has appeared in Spooks and Cracker, said “It’s a great thing for Denbigh - it’s been absolutely wonderful for the town.
“The residents are very happy because the place is being put back into use and being preserved, it’s the best outcome we could hope for.”
His only complaint was about a recent change of location.
“We have had to change our office location to The Denbigh Arms, and to a lesser extent to a field and a barn, as they now have a much bigger marquee which we need to use,” said Mr Graham.
“I would much rather they kept it in Denbigh rather than the country and in a field somewhere.
“That said, the locals have been very supportive about what we are doing and they would rather see us on their doorstep than not.”
A spokesman


Martin Harper has unexpectedly backed pheasant shooting, causing outrage among the group's supporters . As Britain’s leading bird charity, you might expect the RSPB to oppose pheasant shooting. But one of its bosses has unexpectedly backed the practice, causing outrage among supporters of the group. Some threatened to cancel their membership while others spoke of their ‘disappointment’. The row began when Martin Harper, conservation director of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, wrote a blog saying the charity supported ‘progressive’ shoots  as they were good for the countryside. Mr Harper wrote: ‘Yes, we condemn wildlife crime including any persecution of protected birds of prey. ‘And yes, we continue to work with the police to end illegal killing which remains prevalent in the uplands, threatening the future of hen harrier, and still occurs on some lowland estates. ‘But, the contribution progressive shoots can make to supporting threatened wildlife is significant, and we are delighted to help them further.’ Defending his view on the topic, Mr Harper went on to write: ‘This isn’t a contradiction. We simply do whatever nature needs and will work with anyone that wants to help wildlife.’ He added that pheasant shoots were responsible for creating or maintaining 7,000 hectares of hedgerows. Twitter users reacted angrily, with one writing: ‘After 30+ years, I think it’s time to cancel our membership!! #itsall-aboutmoney.’ Lee Clements wrote: ‘Very disappointed to learn that @Natures_Voice “has always been neutral on the ethics of shooting birds.”’ But the British Association for Shooting and Conservation praised the RSPB for putting ‘long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning’. In 2008, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimated that 40 million gamebirds were bred to be shot each year in Britain. The figure includes pheasants and partridges and is now believed to be higher still. The RSPB estimates the total to be 50million. In a report on the industry released in 2008, Defra stated that they had welfare concerns surrounding the shooting of game. The report addresses the ‘extent and duration of confinement of semi-wild species, sometimes within systems offering a barren, restricting environment.’ The RSPB boss said that pheasant shoots were responsible for creating or maintaining 7,000 hectares of hedgerows. But Twitter users reacted angrily to the comments . You do not need a licence to hunt pheasants or grouse in the UK but a firearms or shotgun certificate is required. The pheasant shooting season runs from October to February each year. It is illegal to shoot the birds outside of that time frame. In an interview with The Observer, Mr Harper added that is was too simplistic to say that the RSPB is ‘anti-shooting’. He said: ‘It’s more sophisticated than that. We are ready to work with landowners and farmers to look after farmland wildlife. ‘We are not an animal welfare organisation. Our primary interest is stopping common species becoming rare.’ Spokesman Simon Clarke told The Observer: ‘When organisations are prepared to put evidence before opinion and long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning, then there is much common ground to be found.’ Stuart Housden, a director at the RSPB, said: ‘This is what we have been saying for a hundred years. There is nothing new. ‘The RSPB was set up 1904 and has been consistently neutral on the ethics of field sports. We are not allowed to be in support of field sports, nor are we allowed to be against them. ‘We are always firm on wildlife crimes and other bad practises such as the destruction of wildlife habitats. We will condemn bad practice and if it is illegal practice we are very effective in combating it. ‘What we are simply saying is that there are people who are doing some good things and what we are trying to do is give praise where it is due and criticise those who do bad things. ‘Sixty per cent of UK wildlife is in decline. Nature needs friends who will invest in wildlife in a sensitive and thoughtful way. ‘We would like to see more people go the extra mile to give nature a home on their farms.’

Martin Harper said ‘progressive’ shoots were good for the countryside . Said pheasant shoots created or maintained 7,000 hectares of hedgerows . Twitter users reacted angrily, with many threatening to cancel membership . Conservation group praised RSPB for putting ‘long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning’

 the controversial sport, causing outrage.
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Martin Harper, the RSPB's director of conservation, has admitted he shoots pheasants. His views on shooting game birds come in the light of growing public concern about the future of Britain's natural wildlife.
Mr Harper has been a high-profile wildlife campaigner for most of his career. But in his latest article for the Daily Telegraph, he expresses his support for shooting by suggesting that people don't realise how many animals could die if wild pheasant numbers are brought down dramatically.
In the article, the RSPB boss said that if we want to preserve the species, we must change the way we manage wildlife. If it wasn’t for culling, a lot of animals including pheasants, foxes, deer and birds of prey would disappear completely.
"We would be left with a small fraction of the total of native species, most of which are only found in the British Isles," said Harper.
"We don't manage our wildlife as a conservation charity should, but as a rural heritage society, and all the wildlife associated with our uplands has declined."
The RSPB is a charity devoted to protecting birds, and they don’t like to admit shooting anything but they have started to admit the decline in some species has been down to the increase in foxes.
The controversial gamebird was once shot on its main habitat in the Highlands of Scotland. But thanks to the efforts of shooting estates, they have increased in number.
Harper said pheasants can often be shot on a shoot day because they can be hard to identify. He added that many estates will put a limit on the amount of pheasants they shoot so they only take what the land will support.
He continued: "In areas where wildlife still have a foothold and survive in small numbers, shooting is a vital conservation tool.
"If numbers drop too low we might find, like a lot of our birds have, that the only way to make a viable population is for conservation and agriculture to work hand in hand.
"We must learn to co-exist, work with land managers and support them in conserving native wildlife and our upland areas. We must stop treating our upl


Former England captain Lewis Moody says he does not think England will win the World Cup this year. Moody, who won 71 caps over a 10-year career, believes Stuart Lancaster's team are 'not quite where they need to be' to lift the William Webb Ellis cup on October 31. The former Leicester and Bath flanker, speaking at an awards ceremony for the Prince's Trust in London, told the Press Association: 'I don't think England are in the right place at the moment to win the World Cup. Former England captain Lewis Moody does not think England are in a position to win the World Cup . Moody knows what it takes to win the tournament having lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003 . 'If they can get through the pool stages they'll have a great, fighting chance. Being at home for every match makes a massive difference and if you get into a semi-final anything could happen - but I think at the minute they are probably not quite where they need to be to win the World Cup. 'They can certainly be there to push the others, and if they get into the semi-final then there is every chance they could make the final.' Moody, who cannot see beyond New Zealand as tournament winners, believes Lancaster may be hoping his squad will peak for 2019. He continued: 'He's been building a team, there are a lot of young new changes coming, so I think he'll be focusing on the next World Cup, especially as he's had that nice new contract extension.' However, he believes England can still win the Six Nations. Lancaster oversee training as his side prepare to face Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday . How England and Scotland will line up for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham . Moody said: 'It is disappointing that England have ended up in this position. They had a good chance to come away with a Grand Slam but they have got to focus on Scotland now. 'It should be a reasonably comfortable result against Scotland, and then go on and beat France. They can still win it, but it will be a big ask now - we are reliant on other teams.' Moody added: 'I am a huge fan of Stuart Lancaster. 'I think he's done terribly well and I think all that now Stuart is lacking is that win, that result that really says, 'Look, what I've been doing over the last four years has been about this, achieving this', and if we can take something out of the Six Nations, which will be tough now, then he'll have that.' One bonus is that the Six Nations may well have ironed out England's conundrum at fly-half and in the centres, Moody suggested, with George Ford and Jonathan Joseph cementing their places. He said: 'For me it is quite simple. I think Ford has stepped up and done a fantastic job. I'd keep him there, and he would be my man for the World Cup. It will be interesting to see where Owen (Farrell) slots in when he comes back. Moody thinks George Ford has stepped up as England centre and should keep his place for the World Cup . Ford offloads a pass during training as England prepare for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland . 'Joseph has stepped in and filled a void I think we've been nursing since Will Greenwood was playing, and that's some time ago now. 'And when Manu Tuilagi comes back I'd like to see Joseph and Tuilagi playing in the centres together and how they can work that. I think (Luther) Burrell has been all right but I think Joseph and Tuilagi are probably the future.' Moody was adamant Ford's rise had not consigned Farrell's days as England's starting number 10 to history. 'They are certainly not over,' he said. 'The fact George has come in and done so well, George Ford has had a fantastic start to his international career. 'Owen is a young man in his own right. Those two vied for the under 20s spots, they were centre and fly-half together when they played England under 20s together, so they know each other well. 'Owen is a great temperament and he'll work hard to make sure he is pushing George all the way for that 10 shirt.'

The 2015 Rugby World Cup starts in September and will be held in England . Lewis Moody does not believe hosts are in a position to win tournament . Former captain Moody does believe England can win the Six Nations . England play Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday for the Calcutta Cup . Moody backs England to secure a comfortable victory against the Scots .

' to win the competition.
Moody feels that despite beating Ireland last week, England are still far from the finished article after struggling to score points in the opening rounds.
The former flanker claims England need to be '100% ready' and be in top form if they hope to win the World Cup.
"The best teams are 100% ready for the tournament and ready to win it before the first whistle blows," Moody said.
"I don't think that's the England team, as they're not quite where they need to be yet.
"To win the World Cup you need to be 100% ready from the first game and then maintain it for the entire competition."
England face New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Newcastle on Saturday.
Lancaster's men have only beaten Italy and Fiji in their opening fixtures before last weekend's defeat of Ireland.
Moody went on to say that the World Cup 'presents itself as the ultimate test of character' to whoever takes the field for England.
"The World Cup tests your character in a way that nothing else does," he added.
"Because the pressure is so great you can either rise to it or buckle.
"In 2003 we made the semi-finals against New Zealand but that was against a team that was in the same sort of boat.
"The New Zealand that turned up against us had a 'win it or bust' mentality."
Moody has been named in the 15-man squad to face the Kiwis and is eager to continue his World Cup adventure.
The 35-year-old told Sky Sports News HQ "I'd love to play as long as I possibly can".
The Bath flanker believes England can win the 2015 World Cup if they show a clinical side at the highest level.
England beat New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the 2003 World Cup, but Moody says the Kiwis have evolved since then and England need to change their approach to winning games.
"That New Zealand team turned up for the 2003 World Cup and really thought they could go all the way.
"They beat Argentina in the group stages but were beaten in the semi-finals by Australia," he said.
"That's what we'll be up against with these guys."
Lancaster has announced his team for Saturday's


Jihadi John, unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi, had an obsessive crush on Ahlam Ajjot when they were at school together (both pictured) Merciless killer Jihadi John dressed like a gangster rapper, smoked cannabis and had an obsessive crush on a girl at school, friends have revealed. The ISIS executioner, unmasked this week as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi, was in a violent gang which used Tasers to target rich victims and 'borderline stalked' a girl he was fixated on. Ahlam Ajjot, 27, has spoken of her horror that the world's most wanted terrorist lusted after her when the pair were just 16 and both attended Quintin Kynaston school in St John's Wood. 'He never spoke to girls unless he had to. He was awkward,' she told Simon Wright and Dan Warburton at the Sunday Mirror. 'I never knew Mohammed liked me and I can't believe it now when I think about him feeling that way. 'I was so shocked when I saw the news that he was Jihadi John. I couldn't believe the pictures of him in a balaclava and in Syria.' Another former friend, who wished to remain anonymous, has exposed the killer's teenage past saying he took part in rowdy vodka drinking sessions and smoked cannabis despite being Muslim. She branded the University of Westminster graduate a 'hypocrite' and said the fact that he portrays himself as a strict Muslim is 'laughable and shameful' because of his past behaviour. 'He smoked drugs, drank and was violent towards other boys,' she told The Sun. 'He tries to paint himself as devout, but he doesn't know the meaning of the word. The fact that he portrays himself as a strict Muslim is laughable and shameful.' 'I never saw him pray or wear Islamic dress — he would not even mention religion at all.' It comes as sources revealed the extremist was tracked down in Syria after using a student discount code to download computer software online. He used a laptop in the war-torn country to download the technology with the code identifying him as the former University of Westminster computer student, the Sunday Express reported. Counter terrorism investigators were able to pinpoint his location from the slip-up. The ISIS executioner was revealed as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi earlier this week who is said to have dressed like a gangster rapper and smoked cannabis at school . His role as Islamic State's sadistic butcher is a far cry from the 10-year-old schoolboy who dreamed of being a footballer when he attended St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school (pictured) 'In today’s electronic age of social media and technology, we chase the digital footprint before we chase the person,' a source told the newspaper. 'Anyone who has a credit card, a Facebook page or a national insurance number has a digital footprint. 'The same goes for a student number, these records are unique to that person.' Emwazi who has featured in six ISIS beheading videos, moved to the capital from Kuwait at the age of six. It has been claimed he was 'never the same' after suffering a serious head injury when he ran into a goal post as a child, according to a former classmate. He is said to have attended anger management classes because of his violent behaviour towards classmates at school. The female friend, who met Emwazi in 2001 when they were both 12, said he proved himself as a 'capable brawler'. 'I saw him get into a fight in the sports hall. It was over a game of pushing and shoving,' she said. 'He was suspended from school for two days because of that fight, but he didn't seem to care — he was very rebellious.' Once they joined the same gang at the age of 13, he would skip classes and smoke cannabis outside a convenience shop. The ISIS executioner, pictured with British journalist David Haines, was part of a gang was was violent towards other boys at school . 'He would enjoy sit-sitting in the corner, smoking weed. It didn't bother him that it was illegal or against his faith,' said the friend. Instead of attending his local mosque, he started hanging out in shisha cafes and looked up to older Asian men who drove flash cars, smoked cannabis and bragged of womanising. The 'painfully shy' teenager developed an intense crush on Ms Ajjot and followed her around, according to a former friend. 'Everyone could see that he was making a fool of himself and that he was borderline stalking her. But he just didn't get it,' said the schoolmate. He said Emwazi had a habit of putting his  hand up to his mouth when he spoke after being teased about his bad breath. The teenager was bullied and was given the nickname 'Little Mo' as he was so short. By the time he got to the sixth form, Emwazi's only friend was a younger boy who's older brother was killed in a US drone attack on terror targets in Somalia in 2013. Emwazi is said to have attended the demonstration outside the Harrow Central Mosque in North-West London in 2009 to 'celebrate' the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Emwazi (front row, second from left) pictured with classmates at St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school in west London where he suffered a head injury . Emwazi (red circle) is said to have attended the demonstration outside the Harrow Central Mosque in North-West London in 2009 . The Londoner was radicalised by fanatical hate-preachers and is now on the Syrian battlefields killing in the name of religion. One of his old friends said she saw him on Edgware Road, West London, in 2012 and he was wearing long, white Islamic robes. His role as Islamic State's sadistic butcher is a far cry from the 10-year-old schoolboy who dreamed of being a footballer when he attended St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school. Describing his ambitions for his life in his primary school yearbook, he said: 'What I want to be when I grow up is a footballer', and said by the age of 30 he would be 'in a football team scoring a goal'. He listed his favourite band as pop group S Club 7 and said his favourite cartoon was The Simpsons. Kuwaiti authorities are closely monitoring several of Emwazi's relatives who  live and work in the Gulf emirate where the Islamic State executioner was born, according to reports. A number of the executioner's relatives are working in Kuwait and like him hold British citizenship, Al-Qabas newspaper reported. 'Security agencies have taken the necessary measures to monitor them round the clock,' the paper said, citing an 'informed source.' His father Jassem Abdulkareem, also a British national, is currently in Kuwait and is expected to be summoned by authorities.

Jihadi John smoked cannabis and dressed like a gangster rapper at school . ISIS executioner has been unmasked as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi . He had an obsessive crush on classmate Ahlam Ajjot, 27, and 'stalked her' She has spoken  of horror that world's most wanted terrorist lusted after her . He was part of a gang and was violent towards boys at London school . Emwazi was tracked down after using his student number on a laptop . He downloaded free software using details from University of Westminster .

 when the footage below was first broadcast on an Al-Qaeda website before his “martyrdom” in May 2015. The clip, which shows him playing to an adoring crowd of men, has been shared by a group which claims to be made up of Islamic State supporters.
But, in fact, the footage shows Mohammed Emwazi playing to camera as he tries to impress his audience with a performance of Al-Qaedaaida..
“There are various groups which are using that footage,” the group claims.
“Even Al-Jazeera showed him doing that with his “gangster” look and his followers.”
The clip appears to show Mr Emwazi – who also goes by the name Abu Waqqas – playing guitar on a stage in front of a group of men.
The group also posted another video on its Telegram channel, which shows two men, one of whom appears to be Mr Emwazi, taking part in what looks like a rap contest.
The video, which the group claims was recorded in 2007, also contains the same footage of the London-born jihadi that was broadcast in 2014.
Both videos are taken from footage posted on the YouTube channel Jund Al Khilafah, and the first video was posted on February 26, 2014.
The footage of Mr Emwazi’s “gangster” stage performance was also used by Al Jazeera in an obituary of the jihadist.
The clip was shown during a documentary about the British man entitled “Jihadi John”, which was broadcast on the channel’s website earlier in June.
The group also posts a photo of Mr Emwazi’s brother Haseeb Abed, who was killed with the jihadi when he was killed in a drone strike in the Syrian city of Raqqa.
The group also claims it is a group which has “close connections” with the self-styled Islamic State jihadists who are running a campaign to capture Raqqa in northern Syria, where Mr Emwazi was believed to live.
The group claims it is a group that has close links to the Islamic State jihadists who are running a campaign to capture Raqqa in northern Syria, where Mr Emwazi was believed to live.
Its Telegram group has a page titled “Jihadi John” and was also used to post an image of Mr Abed


Michael O'Neill believes his Northern Ireland side are one win away from turning their Euro 2016 dream into a reality. O'Neill's men have been one of the surprise packages of the qualifying campaign, with Sunday's 2-1 defeat of Finland making it four wins from five matches. That leaves them second in Group F, four points clear of Hungary and just a point shy of table-topping Romania. Michael O'Neill (left) believes his side are one win away from turning their Euro 2016 dream into a reality . Kyle Lafferty of Northern Ireland blows a kiss to the home support after their Euro 2016 qualifying win . Anghel Iordanescu's side come to Windsor Park on June 13 and O'Neill believes success then would go a long way to ensuring a first major tournament in 30 years. 'The message is simple. We have given ourselves a fantastic chance, and we have to make sure we take our chance again in June,' he said, after Kyle Lafferty's brilliant brace in Belfast. 'The Romania game becomes massive now. If you can win that game, then it would be hard to think we won't get to the Euros. It takes on extra significance. Do we feel 18 points will be enough? Possibly. 'If we can get to 15 points with four games to go, that has to be our target at this moment in time. We will have the chance to go top of the group against Romania.' The game comes at an awkward time, with the English and Scottish seasons having broken up for the summer, but O'Neill hopes that does not have a major impact. Lafferty scores with a header to make the score 2-0 during their win over Finland in Group F . Northern Ireland are currently second in Group F, behind Romania, and have 12 points from five games . He is relying on dedication from his players and two friendlies - one against Qatar on May 31 and another against Wales - to get his side in shape. The Wales game has yet to be confirmed by the two associations, but O'Neill is already treating it as a done deal. We have two good warm-up games before that so preparation will be excellent,' he said. 'Our preparation in June will be vital, and the warm-up games against Qatar and Wales will be crucial. But players finish their seasons in May, and there is an onus on certain players to maintain their own fitness.' If fit Aaron Hughes is sure to become his country's most capped outfield player in that run of fixtures, with his current tally of 95 leaving him level with David Healy. He had to make do with bench duty against Finland, with O'Neill making the tough choice to pair Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley in the middle while favouring Conor McLaughlin at right-back. O'Neill believes a win on June 13 would go a long way to ensuring a first major tournament in 30 years . They are second in Group F, four points clear of Hungary and just a point shy of table-topping Romania . 'Leaving out Aaron was maybe the most difficult decision I have had to make in my three years, in terms of team selection,' the manager confessed. 'Everyone knows what Aaron Hughes is about and what his qualities are as a player and individual. I sat with Aaron a few nights ago and talked about his situation at Brighton. 'He hasn't played much club football in recent tines, and he fully understood where I was coming from. And Aaron being Aaron, he took it in his professional style. He is still a huge part of this squad, but now we have competition for places which is good. 'Jonny (Evans) showed what a top class player he is, and he showed it at Hampden against Scotland the other night. So it is good. 'But it is only a matter of time before Aaron gets his 96th cap and goes on to win 100.'

Northern Ireland beat Finland 2-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifying match . Michael O'Neill feels his team are one win away from going through . Northern Ireland are second in Group F - four points clear of third .

1 win in Poland leaving them second in Group F, behind Norway by a single goal.
They have four games remaining, the first of them in Belfast against Greece on Wednesday. O'Neill's men are currently four points behind Greece, but a victory over the Greeks will set up a decider against the Finns, who also sit on four points.
Speaking at the home of Derry City, O'Neill said: "If you told me 10 games ago, that we'd win against Romania, we'd draw against Poland and we'd win at home to Greece, I'd've taken it. I just can't take it that we didn't win in Poland. We have to try to put that right.
"All the time my message to the players has been there to enjoy the experience. I believe this is a historic moment for us as a country. We can't allow this opportunity to slip away. You only have to win once to guarantee qualification and we want to win on Wednesday.
"If you look at the fixtures we have to play, if you look at the fixtures everybody else has got to play, we're at home to Greece (on Wednesday), we're at home to Finland (in November) and we're away to Romania (in March).
"There are opportunities for us. All we can do is focus on ourselves, get our training right and get ready for Greece. I believe in my team, I think we can do the job. It will come down to whether we can put our stamp on the game."
O'Neill admits that he never imagined Northern Ireland would be sitting top of Group F. Norway were his pre-tournament favourite to qualify automatically, but Northern Ireland have leapfrogged them, as well as Austria and the Faroe Islands.
"We were all trying to think who would qualify from that group and nobody gave us a chance," he said. "We were underdogs in every game.
"I said to the players on Thursday that we could make history and they have done that. If we are able to put this to bed, it's going to be a fantastic night for Northern Ireland.
"I've never had a major tournament game before as a manager but I can only imagine the feeling of euphoria we'd be experiencing on Wednesday. I hope and believe that we can do it but we have got to prepare well.


Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins has been taken into police custody for the third time in two weeks. He is currently in the emergency department of Armadale Hospital awaiting a mental health assessment and remains in a stable condition. Cousins was reportedly arrested after driving erratically and was caught breaking into a Sikh temple to compulsively take photos before climbing onto the roof of another home in Canning Vale in Perth's south, according to Fairfax Media. The 36-year-old footballer allegedly upset Sikh priest, Jasvinder Singh and his wife when he reversed his car over the garden of the temple ground and parked in Mr Singh's personal car park. Scroll down for video . Former West Coast Eagles captain Ben Cousins was assessed in the mental health ward at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital after being caught on an SAS base in Western Australia on March 15 . The priest tried to confront Cousins before he took off again and stopped a few metres ahead to take photos of the temple. 'Again, I tried to talk to him and he started his car,' Mr Singh said. 'I called the police and then I followed him again and he stopped his car in the middle of the road and then some cars almost hit him.' Mr Singh then became alarmed by the behaviour and left it to the police. 'He was not looking stable.' Before they arrived however, Cousins had moved onto another person's house and opened the door before realising Mr and Mrs. Singh were still watching him from their yard. He allegedly jumped fences and scaled a two-story home and paced along the roof. The police arrived ten minutes later and talked Cousins off the room before arresting him in Shreeve Road at 11am. CCTV has shown Cousins attempting to flee from police. 'I was pretty panicked - I locked the doors and we stayed inside in one of the bedrooms until I could get confirmation from police that it (the arrest) was done,' Witness Jenny Wilson told Network Ten. Ben Cousins, in 2007, after he was charged with drug possession and refusing a drug test . Cousins, who returned to the AFL with Richmond after the league banned him for one year, saw the latter stages of his career overshadowed by controversy . On March 16 Cousins, who has a history of serious drug abuse, was assessed at a mental health facility after he was caught behind the secure fences of an SAS base. The premiership star and former West Coast Eagles captain was apprehended at the Campbell Barracks near Perth at 11pm, according to Nine News. He was later assessed in the mental health ward at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital where he was reportedly being held under 'mental health watch'. The 36-year-old was moved out of the hospital on the afternoon of March 16 but doctors remain concerned about his mental health, Seven News reports. Cousins was arrested the week prior for allegedly driving erratically and not stopping when requested by police. He is scheduled to face the Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 8. Cousins retired from the sport in 2010. He appeared in court in 2012 after being charged with drug possession . Cousins, 36, was arrested last week after allegedly being caught driving recklessly and failing to give a breath test. He is scheduled to face the Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 8 . The Brownlow Medalist's off-field antics have created headlines for almost a decade, due to well-publicised troubles with drugs and criminal connections. In 2005, Cousins and teammate Michael Gardiner became embroiled in police investigation into a nightclub shooting. The following year he was charged after abandoning his car and running away from police to avoid a booze bus. He entered rehab for 'substance abuse' in 2007, being later being suspended by the AFL for bringing the game into disrepute. Cousins returned to the game with Richmond in 2009, before he retired at the end of the 2010 season. In 2012, the then-retired star was charged with possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply by police located near a drug rehabilitation centre he was attending. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Former AFL star Ben Cousins has been arrested in Perth, whilst trying to break into a Sikh temple in Canningvale to take photos . He also attempted to break into a second property before scaling the two-story building and fleeing from police . He is currently in Armadale Hospital awaiting a mental health assessment . Cousins underwent mental health checks after he was caught behind secure fences of an SAS base on March 15 . The 36-year-old was moved out of hospital the next day but doctors 'remained concerned for his mental health' Cousins was arrested the week prior for allegedly driving erratically and not stopping when requested by police . He is scheduled to face the Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 8 .

 after police were called to an incident. He was taken to the hospital after police were called to the incident on October 2. He was taken into custody on October 5 and charged with serious assault. Police were again called to an address on October 8 and Cousins was arrested on a charge of unlawful assault.
Cousins was placed in the compulsory guardianship of the state on Friday, October 8. He has since been released from detention after the initial assessment. It is understood Cousins has since been released by police but is expected to undergo another assessment to determine if he should be detained.
The former Fremantle Dockers’ star’s family have maintained that Cousins has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Cousins was diagnosed with the mental illness after he was charged with allegedly assaulting a female on October 2, 2015. Cousins had been released from the order on October 23, 2015 when the court was told he needed time to assess his mental health, his drug dependence and the impact of his actions.
Cousins was convicted of assaulting a 19-year-old woman. He was also found guilty of assaulting two officers in Fremantle Magistrates Court. The court case will continue at Perth Magistrate’s Court on November 18. He was fined $2,000 on the assault conviction and was placed on a two-year community service order for the assault and battery charge and was ordered to take part in a mental health program for two years and was ordered to pay $2000. He was also disqualified from driving for six months.
He has a lengthy history of depression and drug addiction that has impacted on his career. Cousins is thought to be battling addiction to prescription medication and alcohol. A spokesman for the family said at the time of the incident “This was a tragic incident that has had a serious impact on everyone involved.”
His family said that he is now in a secure place for treatment. “Ben has been struggling with his mental health for some time and has battled addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs.
Ben’s family would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support, particularly during the last few weeks of a turbulent time in Ben’s life. The family would also like to thank the medical staff at Armadale Hospital, the WA Police, the court staff and the West Perth Bail Justice Centre for their work in this difficult period.
It is not known why Cousins is in hospital


Police in the San Francisco Bay area are searching for a 30-year-old physical therapist who was kidnapped on Monday morning and is now being held for a ransom. According to a press conference on Tuesday given by Vallejo police officers, Denise Huskins was forcibly abducted against her will from her boyfriend's home. Her captor or captors also made off with a white Toyota Camry from the home that is registered to her boyfriend. The car was recovered hours afterwards at an undisclosed location miles away from the scene. The car and the home are both registered to Aaron Quinn who neighbors confirmed lives with Huskins in the two-story yellow home on Kirkland Avenue. The Daily Mail Online could not reach him for comment. Police Lt. Kenny Park said that police were first contacted at 1.55pm - hours after her alleged abduction - by her 30-year-old boyfriend who  was in the house at the time of the assault. Park would not comment on why Quinn appeared to wait so long before contacting them and added that the he is not in custody but that he is helping them 'piece the puzzle together.' Scroll down for video . Appeal: Police in Vallejo have asked the public for any help in locating physical therapist Denise Huskins who they believe has been kidnapped and held for ransom. They have issued the picture of her (left) and her Toyota Camry (right) which was recovered away from her home on Monday evening . Arrival: Denise (on the right) moved to Vallejo in June 2014 and began working at Kaiser Hospital and was previously a physical therapist at Southern California Orthopedic Institute . At the press conference Park did not say how the ransom was communicated nor how much is being demanded. Park also said he did not believe the house had been robbed according to the Sacramento Bee. 'We are concerned for Ms. Huskins' well-being,' said Lt. Kenny Park during the afternoon press conference . 'At this moment, Ms. Huskins' whereabouts are unknown and we are treating this matter as a kidnap for ransom,' 'We have dedicated all our resources, and we are giving it full, undivided attention until we can locate Ms. Huskins and secure her safe return.' Search crews and dogs are combing the marsh lands of nearby Mare Island for Huskins. According to family Huskins works at Kaiser Hospital with her boyfriend and her father said he was stunned by the crime. 'This is overwhelming to me,' said Michael Huskins to CBS. 'I don't understand it. That's the hard part. I just don't understand what's going on.' 'If she sees this, I want her to know, that the family is there, we love her and we're not giving up,' he said. Home: Denise Huskins was taken against her will from her home on Kirkland Avenue (pictured) early on Monday morning . Police described her as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. Suspicion had earlier fallen on a local peeping Tom who lived in the area recently, who had been spotted crawling on people's roofs. He has apparently moved away according to neighbors who spoke to ABC News. According to her Facebook page, Huskins works at Kaiser Hospital and Vallejo Police Department has called in help from the FBI and the Solano County Offie of Emergency Services. Officers released pictures of Huskins' boyfriend's car and asked for anyone who may have seen the vehicle during Monday afternoon or evening to contact them. Desperate search: Police would not say what the ransom was for Denise (left and second right with her mother) nor how they knew she had been abducted . Indeed, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, police have been unusually tight lipped about the incident. Once they received the report about the abduction, the alert was not sent over police radio but rather sent by phone between dispatchers and officers. This suggests her kidnapper is listening into police radio broadcasts. Huskins previously worked at a Southern California orthopedic institute and arrived in Vallejo in June 2014. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Vallejo Police Department at 707-648-4524.

Denise Huskins was taken from her boyfriend's Vallejo home early on Monday morning . Police received a 911 phone call at 1.55pm from her boyfriend who witnessed the kidnapping . He was questioned by the police but is not considered a suspect . Officers could not explain why he waited hours to make emergency call . Have said they can not say what the ransom demand is nor how it was communicated . Neighbors have confirmed that Huskins lives with 30-year-old Aaron Quinn . Family have said that they have not received a ransom demand of any kind . Search crews and dogs are combing the marsh lands of nearby Mare Island for Huskins . FBI have been alerted and police are staying tight lipped about the details .

kins, was walking her dog in a park at around 6 a.m. on Monday. The dog was being attacked by coyotes and Ms. Huskins was attempting to scare the coyotes away. When she approached the coyotes, they turned on her, biting and mauling her before she escaped. She was able to escape, but has since lost her cell phone, wallet, and vehicle.
Huskins’ husband, Steven Cawley, went to the local hospital for treatment but it was determined that she has multiple broken bones, including a broken rib and a shattered cheekbone. Ms. Huskins is described as a tall, thin woman of about 130 pounds. It’s not clear if the incident is connected to recent abductions of teenage girls in the area.
The kidnapper, however, has contacted Ms. Huskins’ family with information about what he wants in exchange for her release. The kidnapper has told Denise Huskins’ family that he plans to release her when they give him $250,000 in ransom. Police are investigating the case and working to find a way to safely rescue Ms. Huskins.
Vallejo Police Chief, Kris Kinnear, said, “In kidnapping cases, we do try to do our best and we try to get the information as quickly as we can.”
The abductor called the victim’s husband to tell him that the money had to be in cash. The police department has asked the public to keep any eyes or ears open for Denise Huskins, her husband, or anyone who might be helping the kidnapper. “The kidnapping is a top priority,” Kinnear said.
Vallejo police officers have said that there has been no sign of the ransom since the call was made. Vallejo Police have not yet confirmed if there is a connection between the kidnapper and the recent abduction and murder of Hannah Anderson, the 16-year-old child of Kiefer Sutherland, the actor who portrays Jack Bauer on Fox’s television show 24, and her mother, Alisa. The 44-year-old Sutherland, who has never been married, took his daughter on a camping trip and they were located last Wednesday. Her mother had been missing since sometime in June.
Hannah Anderson and her mother were last seen walking together out of an area motel on July 2. Alisa Sutherland has said that her daughter did not act like a typical 16-year-old


She's the daughter of the former Olympic champion Kriss Akabusi so it's little wonder that Shakira Martin, nee Akabusi, is a keen fitness fanatic. In fact, after starting out with a career in musical theater the pretty 27-year-old is now a fitness instructor who runs her own training business, The Natural Health Company. Now Shakira, from London, has decided to share her story of how she got back into shape in just eight weeks after giving birth to her baby boy, Rio, in a bid to inspire other new mothers. Scroll down for video . Shakira Martin has revealed to Femail how she has lost her baby weight in just seven weeks by exercising when her baby boy, Rio, is asleep . Shakira has been sharing her impressive results with her Instagram followers and says she wants to inspire other women . Shakira, who lives in London with her husband, Tom, said that she was horrified to find that while she was pregnant people were constantly telling her she'd never get her shape back. She said: 'It was amazing and it shocked me that everyone was saying to me, "You're never going to get your figure back." 'Even a midwife - not my own - said to me, "There's nothing you can do, your boobs will be saggy, you'll never get your stomach back." 'And I just thought it was very demoralising for me and for that to be the message going out to other women.' Shakira says that having being made to feel like there was no hope she made it her mission to prove people wrong. She said: 'In the end it was the best thing they could have said to me. I made it my mission to get back into shape and I even posted about it on my social media, I said to people, you can follow me as I do this. Shakira poses with her adorable son Rio, who was born at the beginning of January . Shakira, who works as a fitness instructor, put on weight as her bump grew during pregnancy . Shakira shared a photograph of herself on her first day back at the gym, she has since regained her impressive abs . 'Some people commented saying, "I can't believe you're so self obsessed", but it's not about that, it's about being happy and healthy and for me that means being in good shape. It's important to feel good about yourself.' Shakira says she carried on teaching her exercises until just five weeks before Rio's birth, but that didn't stop her putting on weight when she was pregnant. The usually slim and toned Mother said she put on over two and a half stone. 'I was still teaching my classes up until about five or six weeks before he was born,' she said. 'I obviously wasn't lifting any heavy weights any more but I was keeping active and I have a chocolate labrador so he always needs walking. She continued: 'They say you put on about two and a half stone during the pregnancy but I had put that on by six months and you could really see it in my face. 'I would be lying if I said it never bothered me, there was one time I wanted to buy a dress and it was the kind of thing I would have always loved to wear but I just couldn't. 'But I made the choice to become a mother and I think pregnant women look beautiful.' Shakira's first run came 15 days after she gave birth, she jogged for 15 minutes and says it's important to build up your exercise regime slowly . Shakira says one of her favourite things to do is to put on her music and dance around her house . Shakira regularly shares photographs of herself enjoying her work outs on Instagram . Shakira has been showing off pictures of how her body has been changing, these pictures were taken 15 days after she gave birth to baby Rio . Shakira, who has worked with the pop singer Jessie J, revealed that when it came to getting back into shape, she found it was important to take things one step at a time. She said: 'I had to accept, you know, I'm not going to have two hours to go to the gym. But you just have to fit it in where you can. 'I do my exercise in short sharp bursts so if that baby is sleeping for an hour I might do half an hour of exercise. 'I'm lucky enough to have a garden so I'll pop outside where I will do some high knees, jumping jacks, burpees, press ups then some tricep drips and sit ups.' And she'll even dance around her house in a bid to get fit: 'One of my favourite things to do is to put some music on my headphones and just dance around my bedroom. 'I must look completely crazy to anyone if they looked in but I love dancing - I used to do musical theatre and also one of the things I missed the most when I was pregnant and having a baby was being able to go out to a club and dance.' Shakira, pictured here on her wedding day with her father, is the daughter of former Olympic athlete Kriss Akabusi . Shakira's Father Kriss gives her away at her wedding to her husband Tom Martin, they now have a son together named Rio . Shakira says she started exercising again almost as soon as Rio was born: 'I started on day two, I started walking and I went for my first jog after two weeks - it was just 15 minutes but you can build up from there. 'When my husband is home at the weekend, I'll have breakfast and sometimes go to the gym for an hour. 'I'm breastfeeding which also burns a lot of calories and I'm lucky that I can express my milk and leave it with Tom while I pop out. For me it is a priority to be healthy and I want to be an inspiration for other women. 'I don't want to be a size zero, I enjoy the feeling of exercise and doing good for my body.' Shakira says she did put on weight while she was pregnant but that it didn't bother her too much because she feels pregnant women are beautiful . Shakira gives her little boy Rio a kiss as they pose for an adorable family photograph . Shakira says she eats healthily, but unlike a lot of dieters she doesn't cut out carbs. 'I can't have white bread but I have wholemeal bread and lots of eggs and lean meat like chicken and fish. 'People always say you should avoid carbs but for me if I want to keep my muscle and burn fat I have to eat carbs so I will have rice and pasta. She adds: 'One of my tricks is to carry dry cereal around in my bag, people always laugh but I hate the feeling of being hungry and that's far better than eating a packet of crisps. 'As a new mother you know you sometimes don't have time to prepare extravagant meals so I eat a lot of fruit and veg and toast.' Shakira says she tries to do four things a week whether they be a jog or dancing around her room, fitting in her exercise when baby Rio is sleeping. And her hard work has been praised by her friends. She posts regular pictures on Instagram and Twitter with one of her pals commenting on an amazing shot of her abs: 'Omg can I please look like you after I pop this little peanut out? You look amazing!!' Shakira shared this adorable snap of her and Rio and says she likes to try and exercise when he is sleeping .

Shakira Martin has got her abs back just eight weeks after giving birth . The 27-year-old is the daughter of former Olympian Kriss Akabusi . She tries to exercise four times a week when son Rio is sleeping . Shakira says: 'I want to be an inspiration to other women'

, her interest in dance led her to become a full-time instructor at the world famous Pineapple Studio where she developed her passion for fitness. A trained Pilates instructor, Shakira has also taught many celebrity clients but has now turned her attention to her own TV channel, the Shakirake Studio. The channel includes a range of workout DVDs but also has Shakira sharing her fitness and nutritional advice with online subscribers. What with filming and creating the channel on top of her busy work schedule, it's no wonder that Shakira has slimmed down to a trim 6-stone and 5'5" over the past year!
What is your favorite fitness video to do at home? I like to do my own videos or the ones I make for the Shakirake Studio which are available online.
What kind of exercises or routines are included in your programs? My routines include cardio, stretching, and light weight work.
Tell us about your Shakirake DVDs? All 5 are available through my website shakirake.com. We now have over 1000 subscribers to Shakirake, and it really helps to have a community of people to workout with even when they can't get to a studio. I am really excited about our new partnership with Zumba as their lead instructor. You can look forward to some really fun new classes from Shakirake!
In your programs, you include some tips from nutritional experts. What do you have to say about the importance of eating healthy for a healthy body? I think it is so important to focus on a healthy diet. When people think of fitness, they always think 'exercise.' But I've come to realize that unless you are eating the right foods, your fitness levels will not be what they should be. It's a simple formula: eat well, and you will feel good and work well.
How do you stay motivated to work out and eat the right foods? Just know that you are not alone, and it will be worth it.
What does the word "yummy" mean to you? Delicious! It can also mean a little "too" delicious but the only way that happens is by me exercising control over what I put in my mouth.
What are some of your favorite health-related websites or blogs? I'm really into healthy living. There are so many inspirational blogs out there now. I love to read blogs by other healthy living enthusiasts. Blogs by "regular" people about their journeys