Saturday, November 29, 2014

'Get out of my face'

             The former footballer’s loud mouth antics began to slightly rub even his close friends up the wrong way as they tried to prepare themselves for another day in the Australian jungle.
              Jimmy woke up seeking attention as he said to his pal Foggy, ‘Hello Foggy boy. How’s my boy? Come and give me a cuddle.’
             Jimmy explained: ‘Nice to get a cuddle of your mate in the morning. Proves that he loves me.’
            The campmates were told that four of them would be taking part in the second of the Two Tribe challenges and whichever team won would get the food from the stars won in the Bushtucker trial.
            Jimmy was excited and tried to spur his team on and when asked why he was so determined he replied: ‘What do you want me to do, lose?
          But Jake wasn’t feeling the motivation mether and Jimmy told him: 'You’re as flat as today.'
           Jimmy shouted to Jake: 'Wake up. Come on, we’ve got to win this' before Jake snapped: 'Get out of my face.'
           Mel laughed as Jimmy continued to encourage his team mates and later revealed that 'it was like having a Sergeant Major in my face.'
Later in the afternoon, Jimmy led a singsong, which Foggy joined in with.

Too much exposure!

               The newcomer – whose real name is Chloe Ferry – stole most of the limelight in a burnt orange figure-hugging number, which boasted a seriously large cleavage baring cut out.

               Her ample chest was impossible to miss as she added some height to the proceedings with a pair of black strappy stilettoes.
               Over the past few weeks, Chloe has been busy filming scenes for the latest series with her co-stars and it looks as if she has settled in well with the crowd.
                The Northerner left the nightclub with MTV favourite Charlotte Crosby, who put on an equally revealing sartorial display in her style choice.
                 The former CBB winner chose a thigh-skimming teal coloured lace dress, which highlighted her newly toned frame in all its glory as she strutted along the streets.
                 Wearing her golden locks loose in sleek waves, Charlotte accessorised her style choice with a statement gold choker necklace, while accentuating her facial features with heavily lined eyes.
                  The Geordie lasses were also joined by Marnie Simpson on their mission to 'getting mortal' – however Holly Hagen was noticeably missing.
                    In recent weeks, Charlotte and Holly have been busy flaunting their figures in an array of eye-catching outfits after slimming down and losing nearly six stone between them.
                    However, one such person who's been quick to criticise their appearances though, is former Geordie Shore star Vicki Pattison, who quit the show after a ninth series.

Nepal's killing fields

              Millions of Hindus flock to the ceremony, which is held every five years at the temple of Gadhimai, the goddess of power, in Bariyarpur, Nepal, near the Indian border.

               The last time the festival was held, in 2009, more than 250,000 animals were killed, according to animal rights organisation PETA, who is campaigning to put a stop to the practice. 

              The festival is 'kicked off' with the ritual slaughter of five thousand buffalo in a field near the temple, after which two days of ritual animal slaughter takes place. 
Animal rights activists such as PETA are campaigning to halt the mass animal-slaughter, but despite their efforts, the organisers of the festival has promised that this year will be the biggest yet. 

            About 2.5 million devotees  have turned out for the festival, according to local government official Yogendra Prasad Dulal, who said it was 'impossible to estimate' the total number of animals sacrificed so far.
'It has been a grand day,' Mangal Chaudhary, head priest at a the Gadhimai temple said. 'The buffalo sacrifice has ended, but we will continue the rituals with goats and other animals for one more day,'
             On the first day, worshippers slaughtered more than 6,000 buffaloes, which were coralled into holding pens in the fields, along with at least 100,000 goats and other animals, Chaudhary said.
               The festivities will continue on Saturday when at least another 100,000 animals will die in the name of goddess Gadhimai. 

               More than 80 per cent of Nepal's 27 million people are Hindus, but unlike most of their counterparts in neighbouring India, they frequently sacrifice animals to appease deities during festivals.
               Authorities deployed hundreds of police personnel to make sure there were no clashes between activists and the devotees.
              'It is a ritual connected with people's faith,' said Yogendra Dulal, an assistant administrator of the Bara district, where the temple is located. 'We can't hurt their sentiments and ban the practice.'  
              Worshippers believe the animal sacrifice, meant to appease Gadhimai, the Hindu goddess of power, brings them luck and prosperity.
              The ritual began at dawn with a ceremonial 'pancha bali' or the sacrifice of five animals, comprising a rat, a goat, a rooster, a pig and a pigeon. 
              Although cows are considered sacred by Hindu's, the thousands of animals seen slaughtered in these pictures are buffalo. 

          About 6,000 buffaloes were held in an open-air pen prior to being beheaded by butchers using swords and large curved knives. Thousands of goats and chickens will also be sacrificed before the festival ends on Saturday, temple officials said. 
             The heads of the sacrificed animals will be buried in a huge pit while the animal hides and skin will be sold to traders who have contracted to buy them.
'It is not proper to kill animals in the name of religion,' Uttam Kafle, of rights group Animal Nepal, told Reuters by telephone from the site.
             'We are trying to convince the people that they can worship at the shrine peacefully and without being cruel to animals.'
            India's Supreme Court recently asked the government to stop the illegal movement of animals into Nepal for the ceremony.

who work in a professional role are more likely to stay mentally sharp in old age

            Those who work in a professional role are more likely to stay mentally sharp in old age, a new study has found. It is the complexity of a job, and the challenging environment in which a person works, that helps improve memory skills and ability.
             Scientists at Edinburgh University found those whose jobs involve teaching or management skills scored better in memory and thinking tests, when they reached 70 years old.  Experts said a more stimulating environment may act to protect the brain from ageing.
              Psychologists at Edinburgh University tested 1,066 people for memory, mental processing speed and general thinking ability.
             They judged the complexity of each participant's main jobs according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles - a guide used by employment services to define the structure and content of occupations.
               Using statistical models they analysed how a person's occupation impacted on the test results.
              They took into account the results of intelligence tests taken by study participants when they were 11 years old and lifestyle factors, such as education and the deprivation of their background compared to others.
             Such factors are important because they predict the kinds of jobs people are able to attain, the researchers said.

Regularly drinking coffee 'cuts risk of dementia'

                 Drinking between three and five cups a day could cut the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 20 per cent, scientists said.

               Nutrition can play an important role in preserving memory and thinking skills, especially during the phase of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms of dementia occur.
                   This is according to a report published by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, who are funded by major European coffee companies such as illycaffe, NestlĂ© and DE Master Blenders.
                    However, experts from leading charities Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's society today warned the research does not conclusively prove drinking coffee can prevent Alzheimer's, because no clinical trials have been carried out. 
                    The number of cases of dementia is set to triple by 2050, totalling 115.4 million worldwide, and Alzheimer's disease will make up the majority of these cases, according to World Health Organisation predictions.The new report presents new research explaining how diet can affect the development of the disease.
                     A Mediterranean diet, consisting of fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, olive oil and red wine, has been associated with a reduced risk for development of Alzheimer's disease, it argued.
                    Research suggests that compounds called polyphenols are responsible for this protective effect; compounds also found in high quantities in coffee.
                   Other studies cited in the report found regular, life-long moderate coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 

Michelle Keegan displays her jaw-dropping figure in a crop

                   
           Michelle Keegan, 27, couldn't have looked more different as she posed for her racy 2015 calendar in Pollensa, Spain, showing off her incredible figure in a number of skimpy ensembles.

            The actress' positively jaw-dropping figure was impossible to miss in a low-cut body, which she later ditched in favour of an elaborate gold top.
              The ex-soap star, who was photographed by Alan Strutt and filmed by Fay Hill, wore her flowing dark tresses in voluminous waves, while keeping her make-up natural in appearance.
              Michelle made the most of her long legs in a pair of floral hotpants, which were teamed with a black crop top and unusual frilly heels.
              However, her most daring ensemble had to be an intricate gold number, which she wore with burgundy bikini bottoms and, rather daringly, minus a bra.

              Adding a slick of bright red lipstick and statement earrings, Michelle dazzled as she reclines in the scenic spot with her diamond engagement ring - given to her by TV presenter fiance Mark Wright - dazzling away on her left hand.
             Styled by Lorraine Mcculloch, Michelle's hair and make-up was tended to on the shoot by Collette Casey, using Benefit, Laura Mercier and Cloud 9.
             The star is set to have one of the most popular calendars of the year, with more being printed to cope with hot demand. 
Michelle and Mark announced their engagement in September 2013 and have been busy planning their wedding- but they have been careful to keep the details under wraps. 
            Michelle posed for the sizzling shoot back in May, prior to filming upcoming drama Ordinary Lies in Warrington, Cheshire.
             In the BBC series, Michelle plays car showroom receptionist, Tracy, who smuggles drugs through the airport for her boyfriend.

Casey Batchelor is on the hunt

              Now Casey Batchelor is on the hunt for the perfect man to 'share' her newly-refined curves with.She tells, 'I feel lighter and more in proportion with my body. But I've yet to find a man to see them yet.

                Casey Batchelor feels happier than ever with her new curves after undergoing a breast reductions.
              She was keen to show off her body as she turned up to a Scandinavian pop-up restaurant in Chelsea earlier this week.
              The brunette beauty looked stunning in a grey jumper dress, thigh high boots and a black coat as she mingled with the likes of Made In Chelsea's Cheska Hull and Matt Cardle.
               'My boobs are so much perkier and I love them. They have given me so much more body confidence.'She was keen to show off her body as she turned up to a Scandinavian pop-up restaurant in Chelsea earlier this week.
                 However, despite stunning in her winter ensemble, the model admitted the cold weather had her feeling down.She tweeted: 'Feel like a fatty at the min!! Winter comfort eating god damn you!!'